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Efd687c46d03677522c615b86a341217 Emmie @Emmie - about 5 years ago
In win, Saints steamed at another officiating error
12:17 AM ETNEW ORLEANS -- Another controversial officiating mistake nearly cost the New Orleans Saints in their return to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Monday night.NFL senior vice president of officiating Al Riveron admitted that the Saints should have had 15 more secon...continued
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Ac7d6ae4836b778c0e45d9f73deed0cb Delia @Delia - over 3 years ago
Source: WR Samuel gets $34.5M deal with WFT
8:08 PM ETFormer Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel is signing a three-year, $34.5 million deal with the Washington Football Team, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday.A second-round draft pick by the Panthers out of Ohio State in 2017, Samuel finall...continued
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394b4c0c4dd468b433ba43c77bdbb708 Bart @Bart - about 4 years ago
Sources: Lions CB Coleman being placed on IR
9:14 AM ETDetroit Lions cornerback Justin Coleman is being placed on injured reserve, according to multiple sources, after suffering a hamstring injury in the first half of Sunday's 27-23 loss to the Chicago Bears.The earliest Coleman could return from injured reserve wou...continued
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3c59b35923f7f5e6a11c533088a15138 Jessika @Jessika - about 3 years ago
Sherman injury deals 'hard hit' to Bucs secondary
9:04 PM ETPHILADELPHIA -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' secondary -- already ravaged by injuries and missing three starters -- was dealt another tough blow Thursday night, with cornerback Richard Sherman sustaining a hamstring injury early in the first quarter of the 28-22 wi...continued
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F0eeb861062e22bc7a935a0992b58cb8 Ariel @Ariel - about 2 years ago
Bills safety Poyer on track to play against Rams
4:47 PM ETAlaina GetzenbergESPN ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- The Buffalo Bills know they will be without cornerback Tre'Davious White for at least the four games of the season as he remains on the PUP list recovering from a torn ACL. In the meantime, the team will need all of th...continued
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24490084fc6f12363038e6f513dd8ace Myles @Myles - over 4 years ago
Buccaneers bring back veteran lineman Suh
2:22 PM ETThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers re-signed defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh on Thursday.The Bucs did not disclose terms of the deal, but sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter that Suh signed a 1-year deal worth $8 million.Suh, who signed a one-year deal with the Buccaneers l...continued
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6b970372434ca9c9def5abb121107916 Rex @Rex - about 5 years ago
Brady passes Favre, eyes Peyton on all-time list
9:19 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady moved past Brett Favre into third place on the NFL's all-time passing yardage list in Sunday's victory over the Washington Redskins, and is now 18 yards away from passing Peyton Manning into the No....continued
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6232f8a636fcadbbec0b89d4f6ded6e2 Ericka @Ericka - almost 3 years ago
Source: Steelers set to promote Austin to DC
1:16 PM ETPITTSBURGH -- The Steelers didn't have to look far to find their next defensive coordinator.The organization is finalizing a deal with senior defensive assistant and secondary coach Teryl Austin to replace outgoing defensive coordinator Keith Butler, who retired...continued
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769b45cbbba62f6d3aa67bb11e7a293f Raoul @Raoul - about 5 years ago
Bennett clarifies: No talk with Jerry about anthem
8:25 PM ETFRISCO, Texas -- Defensive lineman Michael Bennett said his trade to the Dallas Cowboys did not include a conversation with owner and general manager Jerry Jones regarding standing for the national anthem before the acquisition became official.Bennett has stood ...continued
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F8901f0cff3b25b34627127dbc99fb89 Allene @Allene - about 5 years ago
Bills release veteran RB McCoy after down 2018
9:46 AM ETESPN News Services The Buffalo Bills have released veteran running back LeSean McCoy.McCoy, 31, ran for a career-low 514 yards in 2018, sparking outside conversation about whether the two-time All-Pro could still be productive. He has played 10 years in the leag...continued
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151d593186e8e56663df3ed32962360f Dayton @Dayton - almost 3 years ago
Falcons cut pass-rusher Fowler after 2 seasons
4:09 PM ETThe Atlanta Falcons released Dante Fowler Jr. on Wednesday, moving on from the outside linebacker with one year left on his contract.Fowler had taken a pay cut entering the 2021 season as part of a reconfigured contract and then failed to hit any of the incentiv...continued
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7bcb1d07c0ef7a8d3ef21a145cb66a5c Giovanni @Giovanni - over 2 years ago
Source: Titans sign Landry for 5 years, $87.5M
9:10 PM ETTurron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney UniversityNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Titans managed to get a long-term deal done with Harold Landry, announcing on Tuesday n...continued
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25dc49998970e9ad413d98493dfe5d6c Teagan @Teagan - over 5 years ago
Sources: Edelman sidelined with thumb injury
10:29 AM ETAdam SchefterCloseESPN Senior Writer ESPN NFL Insider Joined ESPN in 2009 Former president of the Pro Football Writers of America and the author of four booksField YatesCloseESPN Insider Super Bowl LIII MVP Julian Edelman, ...continued
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F83221f06565aed5272a3e729d6efe18 Alexander @Alexander - over 4 years ago
NFL committee waves off PI reviews, sky judge
2:00 PM ETThe NFL competition committee has decided not to endorse a renewal of replay review for pass interference, according to a list of rule proposals released Friday by the league.The committee also declined to endorse a pair of team proposals for versions of a sky j...continued
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70753e5e348bf454161ee0bcc63fed8d Juliet @Juliet - almost 3 years ago
Coroner: Woman in Ruggs crash burned to death
5:11 PM ETAssociated Press LAS VEGAS -- The woman who died in a fiery crash that authorities blame on ex-Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III driving drunk at racetrack speeds burned to death, the county coroner in Las Vegas said Tuesday.Tina Tintor, 23, of Las...continued
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0e8bbdb1e225a468900a861824b0da05 Hannah @Hannah - almost 5 years ago
Tepper: Cam's Panthers' future depends on health
6:28 PM ETCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Quarterback Cam Newton said during Super Bowl week in Miami he "absolutely" will return to the Carolina Panthers in 2020, but owner David Tepper isn't ready to make that commitment."Listen. I'm not a doctor,'' Tepper said on Tuesday. "I've sai...continued
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96d2c0ccb7cce03f75db3297b9a8af04 Iva @Iva - about 5 years ago
WR Cooks: Didn't mull retiring after concussions
8:45 PM ETLindsey ThiryESPN Close Covered Rams for two years for Los Angeles Times Previously covered the Falcons Has covered the NBA and college football and basketballTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- Los Angeles Rams receiver Brandin Cooks, who suffered two concussions in a ...continued
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10f64d8d0be1cc890068d55fc752e9ee Alexandro @Alexandro - almost 2 years ago
Sources: Heinicke starts, Howell to play for Wash.
9:23 AM ETThe Washington Commanders will start Taylor Heinicke at quarterback in Sunday's regular-season finale vs. the Dallas Cowboys, a move that all but signals the end of Carson Wentz's tenure in Washington, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Rookie quarterback Sam Ho...continued
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3917a54ef2e71f0b2d57dd0d63e0f2fb Cameron @Cameron - over 4 years ago
Source: Raiders cutting 2018 2nd-rounder Hall
8:30 AM ETHENDERSON, Nev. -- The Las Vegas Raiders are cutting defensive tackle P.J. Hall two years after selecting him in the second round of the 2018 NFL draft, a source confirmed to ESPN.Hall, 25, had appeared in 30 games (18 starts) over the past two seasons but had j...continued
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B1adb7ec7ad84fbf0007aae5b870eb61 Alan @Alan - over 4 years ago
New Orleans' Superdome to get new name in '21
12:45 AM ETMETAIRIE, La. -- The Superdome will officially have a new name in 2021.The New Orleans Saints confirmed that their naming rights agreement with Mercedes-Benz will not be renewed after it expires next year. Greg Bensel, the Saints' senior vice president of commu...continued
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041490c94bd26a3efdf85d49d9b013ba Alexie @Alexie - almost 2 years ago
McVay staying with Rams after mulling future
3:34 PM ETLOS ANGELES -- Sean McVay has told the Rams that he will remain the head coach in Los Angeles, the team announced Friday.The decision comes days after McVay said in his end-of-season news conference that he would be taking the "appropriate time" to make a decisi...continued
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F83221f06565aed5272a3e729d6efe18 Alexander @Alexander - about 2 years ago
Rush: Cowboys 'ready to roll' despite Dak out
4:48 PM ETFRISCO, Texas -- When Cooper Rush made the first start of his career last October against the Minnesota Vikings, replacing an injured Dak Prescott, the Dallas Cowboys were 5-1 and rolling.On Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, Rush will make the second start ...continued
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4a267f11de75663a48a0fdf6365ffa8c Elvie @Elvie - over 4 years ago
Draft date set; Goodell warns of public discussion
8:16 PM ETThe NFL draft will go on as scheduled April 23-25, commissioner Roger Goodell said in a leaguewide memo distributed Thursday.In his memo, obtained by ESPN's Adam Schefter, Goodell served warning to those around the league who criticize the league's stance.He wro...continued
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56a34dc91390858efd1999c86a89c348 George @George - over 5 years ago
Fins' Ross leaves NFL's social justice committee
7:54 AM ETMiami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross has stepped down from the NFL's social justice committee, the team announced Tuesday."Stephen made the decision last week and informed the NFL and members of the working committee that he was going to step aside from the group a...continued
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125f097c91a427394e6d36ae98c72376 Elaina @Elaina - almost 3 years ago
Autopsy: WR Jackson died of chronic alcohol use
5:54 PM ETTAMPA, Fla. -- The Hillsborough County (Florida) Medical Examiner said Wednesday that former NFL wide receiver Vincent Jackson died from chronic alcohol use and that the manner of his February death was "natural."The medical examiner's release comes days after t...continued
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