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Hank @Hank - about 3 years ago

Cards hope extra rest helpful for injured Murray

7:47 PM ETTEMPE, Ariz. -- A long weekend came at the right time for Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray.The day after Murray was rolled up on during the Cardinals' final offensive play of their 24-21 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night, head coach Kliff...continued

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Cynthia @Cynthia - about 3 years ago

Titans' Lewan carted off; rookie Farley tears ACL

9:49 PM ETTurron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney UniversityNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan was carted off the field on a stretcher in the second quarter of Mond...continued

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Minnie @Minnie - over 5 years ago

Brady says he bulked up to better absorb hits

2:58 PM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady bulked up entering training camp, adding strength with a specific goal in mind."I wanted to get a little bigger this year and put on a few more pounds and try to absorb the hits a little bit more," ...continued

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Cyril @Cyril - over 5 years ago

Source: Bengals' Green likely out 6-8 weeks

3:31 PM ETAn MRI revealed that Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green has torn ligaments in his left ankle that are likely to sideline him six to eight weeks, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Green is not expected to be ready for the regular-season opener Sept. 8 a...continued

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Mariano @Mariano - about 4 years ago

Patricia: Undlin will call Lions' defensive plays

10:28 AM ETALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Cory Undlin will be calling the defensive plays for the franchise this year, the first time the 49-year-old will call plays in the NFL.Whether the Lions would use Undlin or head coach Matt Patricia as the...continued

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Casper @Casper - over 4 years ago

Cam says he's 'a fish out of water' as free agent

9:01 AM ETQuarterback Cam Newton is a free agent for the first time, and it comes during an unprecedented period when much of the country is shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic.Newton, who was released by the Carolina Panthers in late March, talked about his sit...continued

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Erik @Erik - about 2 years ago

Jones: Dak 'determined' to return against Lions

11:20 AM ETFRISCO, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones is hopeful Dak Prescott will be able to return to the starting lineup Sunday against the Detroit Lions after missing five games with a fractured right thumb."Well, let's just say this: He's d...continued

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Monserrat @Monserrat - almost 3 years ago

Suh can make extra $1M after Bucs rework deal

10:31 AM ETField YatesESPN Insider CloseField Yates has previous experience interning with the New England Patriots on both their coaching and scouting staffs. A graduate of Wesleyan University (CT), he is a regular contributor to ESPN Boston's Patriots coverage and ESPN...continued

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Giles @Giles - almost 4 years ago

Steelers TE McDonald retires after 8-year career

9:36 AM ETPITTSBURGH -- After four years with the Steelers, tight end Vance McDonald announced his retirement from the NFL through the team Friday morning.In his final season with the Steelers, McDonald had 15 catches for 99 yards. He missed two games after testing positi...continued

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Devin @Devin - about 2 years ago

Bills' Jackson avoids major injury, out of hospital

11:09 AM ETAlaina GetzenbergESPN BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Buffalo Bills cornerback Dane Jackson has been released from the hospital following a neck injury, with the team saying that he suffered no major injury to his neck or spinal cord.The cornerback was taken off the field in ...continued

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Assunta @Assunta - over 2 years ago

Jets' Saleh concerned over use of Guardian Cap

3:03 PM ETFLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets coach Robert Saleh expressed concern over the new Guardian Cap, saying the protective shells are causing players to use their helmets more than usual -- and he is worried about the potential effects when they are removed later...continued

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Rowan @Rowan - about 5 years ago

Colts WR Hilton on drops: Loss 'totally on me'

1:53 AM ETHOUSTON -- Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton couldn't call NRG Stadium his second home after the way he played Thursday night against the Texans.Instead, Hilton said the Colts' 20-17 loss was "100%" on him after he dropped two key passes in his return...continued

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Immanuel @Immanuel - about 5 years ago

Payton to wait till Sunday to name Saints' starter

5:12 PM ETMETAIRIE, La. -- Sean Payton declined to name the New Orleans Saints' starting quarterback after Friday's practice, saying he will "probably wait until Sunday." But Drew Brees and running back Alvin Kamara both appear to have a good chance of returning from inju...continued

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Elody @Elody - over 2 years ago

Warrant issued for ex-All-Pro safety Thomas

10:19 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN An arrest warrant for Earl Thomas has been issued in Austin, Texas, after police say the former Seattle Seahawks and Baltimore Ravens safety violated a court protective order by sending threatening messages to a woman about her and her child...continued

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Anderson @Anderson - about 4 years ago

Jets DC Williams' cryptic remark adds to tension

9:45 PM ETThe tension is building within the New York Jets' organization.On Friday, defensive coordinator Gregg Williams took a veiled shot at coach Adam Gase's offense, suggesting the defensive struggles aren't entirely the fault of the defense.The 0-5 Jets, who face the...continued

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Casper @Casper - about 5 years ago

Source: Jags upset Jones not fined for Foles hit

8:25 PM ETHOUSTON -- The Jacksonville Jaguars are not happy that the NFL didn't fine Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones for the hit that broke Nick Foles' collarbone early in last Sunday's season opener, a league source told ESPN, because the hit violated th...continued

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Monserrat @Monserrat - over 2 years ago

Brees leaving NBC after one season as analyst

7:12 AM ETAssociated Press Drew Brees is officially done at NBC Sports after one year.NBC Sports chairman Pete Bevacqua told The Associated Press that Brees will not be a part of the network's NFL and Notre Dame coverage this year.Following a New York Post report last mon...continued

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Rex @Rex - about 3 years ago

Benson outlines plan to keep Saints, Pels in N.O.

1:06 AM ETMETAIRIE, La. -- New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson and team officials revealed the teams' long-term succession plans in detail for the first time on Wednesday, telling The Times-Picayune and WVUE-TV that they would be sold with the goal of keepi...continued

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Felicita @Felicita - over 2 years ago

DA moves to dismiss charges against WR Jeudy

11:22 AM ETENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The Arapahoe County (Colorado) district attorney's office has filed a motion to dismiss all charges against Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, who was arrested earlier this month on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge.A hearing in ...continued

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Alvah @Alvah - about 5 years ago

Gurley on Thursday games: 'Dumbest thing ever'

10:38 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 basketballLOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley has never been a fan of international game...continued

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Madalyn @Madalyn - about 2 years ago

Rams' Kupp to have ankle surgery, headed to IR

12:19 PM ETLOS ANGELES -- Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp will have ankle surgery Wednesday and be placed on injured reserve, coach Sean McVay said Tuesday.Kupp will miss at least four games on injured reserve, but McVay did not rule the receiver out for the rest of the se...continued

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Marlon @Marlon - about 5 years ago

Falcons RB swaps number to honor slain brother

8:21 AM ETFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn gave rookie running back Qadree Ollison permission to switch numbers from No. 32 to No. 30 so Ollison could honor his late brother, who was slain in 2017.Ollison's older brother, LeRowne Harris, wore No. 30 ...continued

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Allene @Allene - over 2 years ago

Cowboys give RT Collins permission to find trade

10:00 AM ETFRISCO, Texas -- With the Dallas Cowboys believing Terence Steele is their right tackle of the present and future, the team has given La'el Collins' agents, Deryk Gilmore and Peter Schaffer, permission to seek a trade for their client, Schaffer told ESPN's Adam...continued

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Alexandro @Alexandro - over 4 years ago

Source: Chiefs, RB Washington reach 1-year deal

6:21 PM ETThe Kansas City Chiefs have reached a one-year deal with free-agent running back DeAndre Washington, a source confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday.Washington, a fifth-round draft pick in 2016 by the Raiders, also was a teammate of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes at...continued

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Jaydon @Jaydon - almost 4 years ago

Sources: NFL nixes Brady-Arians golf outing

7:35 AM ETTampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady and coach Bruce Arians were planning to play golf together during the team's bye week, perhaps on multiple occasions, until the NFL notified the team that it would be in violation of the league's protocols, league sourc...continued

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