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Emmie @Emmie - about 3 years ago

Sources: Newly reinstated WR Gordon to join KC

4:12 PM ETFormer All-Pro wide receiver Josh Gordon, who recently was informed that he is being reinstated, is planning to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs, sources told ESPN.Gordon was flying to Kansas City on Monday and was expected to be signed to the Chiefs' practice s...continued

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Rowan @Rowan - over 3 years ago

Sources: Texans now willing to trade QB Watson

8:33 AM ETHOUSTON -- The Houston Texans, after initially insisting they would not trade Deshaun Watson, shifted their stance on the quarterback's trade availability earlier this offseason and have been willing to field offers from interested teams, sources confirmed to ES...continued

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Kraig @Kraig - about 3 years ago

Sources: Colts' Hilton out with back/neck injury

10:52 AM ETIndianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton is being evaluated for an upper back/neck injury, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter, and it is uncertain how much time he will miss.Hilton, 31, has been the Colts' No. 1 receiver throughout his nine seasons in Indian...continued

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Alvah @Alvah - about 5 years ago

Seahawks trade TE Vannett to Steelers for pick

8:59 PM ETThe Seattle Seahawks traded tight end Nick Vannett to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday for a 2020 fifth-round draft pick.Steelers starting tight end Vance McDonald hurt his shoulder early in Sunday's loss in San Francisco, and he was wearing a sling Tuesday....continued

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Muriel @Muriel - over 2 years ago

Source: Falcons add Carter to bolster pass rush

10:56 AM ETESPN News Services Pass-rusher Lorenzo Carter is headed to the Atlanta Falcons.A day after saying goodbye on social media to New York Giants fans, a source confirmed to ESPN's Michael Rothstein on Monday that the linebacker is signing a one-year contract with t...continued

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Cyril @Cyril - almost 2 years ago

Chargers' James ejected for hit on Colts' Dulin

10:36 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 Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. was ejected in the second quarter of Monday night's 20-3...continued

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Zetta @Zetta - over 4 years ago

Rams' new stadium will be limited or no capacity

6:39 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 basketballThe Los Angeles Rams are preparing for the possibility that SoFi Stadium, the new $5.5 billion proje...continued

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Jaydon @Jaydon - about 5 years ago

Jaguars looking to cash in on Minshew mania

5:35 PM ETJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars are benefiting from Minshew Mania on the field -- and now they're hoping to benefit off it as well.The team is counting on the rock star status of rookie quarterback Gardner Minshew -- as well as his headband and mu...continued

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Izaiah @Izaiah - over 4 years ago

Ex-Seahawks S Thompson gets deal with Chiefs

9:22 AM ETFree-agent safety Tedric Thompson has agreed to a contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, his agent announced Tuesday night.Agent David Canter made the announcement on Instagram:Terms of the contract were not disclosed.Thompson becomes the second veteran free agen...continued

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Gregoria @Gregoria - over 3 years ago

Agent requests WR Harry be traded by Patriots

2:28 PM ETWide receiver N'Keal Harry's agent said in a statement Tuesday that he has formally requested the New England Patriots trade his client."For the past several months, I have been working in cooperation with the Patriots behind the scenes to put a plan in place to...continued

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Bart @Bart - almost 2 years ago

Sources: Fangio helping Eagles prepare for SB

9:56 AM ETVic Fangio has been helping the Philadelphia Eagles prepare for Super Bowl LVII before he begins his new job as the defensive coordinator of the Miami Dolphins.Fangio signed a two-week contract with the Eagles after Philadelphia beat the 49ers in the NFC Champio...continued

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Rex @Rex - over 4 years ago

Poll: Fans won't attend games without vaccine

5:18 PM ETKelly CohenESPN The sports world has been at a standstill due to the coronavirus pandemic for roughly a month, and despite the widespread eagerness to restart games, a majority of Americans said in a recent poll they would not attend sporting events in person ju...continued

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Casper @Casper - almost 2 years ago

Saints' Kamara among 4 indicted in battery case

5:18 PM ETNew Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara, Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Chris Lammons and two other men have been indicted by a grand jury for allegedly assaulting a man at a Las Vegas nightclub in February 2022.All four men were indicted on charges of consp...continued

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Webster @Webster - almost 3 years ago

Sources: Titans to start window for Henry return

5:27 PM ETTurron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney UniversityNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Titans are expected to designate Derrick Henry to return to practice from injured reserve Wednesd...continued

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Marjory @Marjory - over 4 years ago

Montana: Pats 'made mistake' letting Brady go

1:45 PM ETJoe Montana doesn't understand how the New England Patriots could have let Tom Brady get away."I don't know what's going on inside there, but somebody made a mistake," Montana told USA Today Sports in a telephone interview.Montana, 63, finished his career with t...continued

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Immanuel @Immanuel - over 4 years ago

Patriots cut kicker Gostkowski after 14 seasons

3:48 PM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots released Stephen Gostkowski on Monday, ending the kicker's tenure with the team after 14 seasons.It is a move that helps the salary-cap-strapped team create more space, but leaves a notable void at the position.Gostk...continued

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Alexandro @Alexandro - over 2 years ago

NFL announces Broncos-Rams on Christmas Day

8:44 AM ETESPN News Services The reigning Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams will host the Denver Broncos on Christmas Day, the NFL announced Tuesday.The Week 16 game will air on CBS and Nickelodeon at 4:30 p.m. ET. It will be the second game of a Christmas tripleheader...continued

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Americo @Americo - almost 3 years ago

Patriots LT Wynn (ankle, hip) out vs. Bills

3:40 PM ETORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- The New England Patriots will be without starting left tackle Isaiah Wynn for Saturday's AFC wild-card game against the Buffalo Bills (CBS, 8:15 p.m. ET), as the team ruled him out with ankle and hip injuries.Wynn, the blindside protector o...continued

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Adelia @Adelia - about 4 years ago

Sources: Pats have no new positive virus tests

10:23 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots had no new positive tests for COVID-19 from Monday's round of testing, league sources told ESPN's Dan Graziano.The Patriots are scheduled to host the Denver Broncos on Sunday (1 p.m. ET) and coach Bill Belichick sai...continued

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Alexander @Alexander - over 3 years ago

Mayfield in 'no rush' to get Browns extension

12:37 PM ETBEREA, Ohio -- Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield said Wednesday that he's in "no rush" to get an extension done with the team and that his focus remains on the field."Everything happens for a reason and it'll handle itself," said Mayfield, who became ...continued

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Emmie @Emmie - about 3 years ago

Sources: Collins appeal cites excused absences

9:31 PM ETLa'el Collins will begin serving his five-game suspension Sunday, but the Dallas Cowboys right tackle is appealing the ban and said he hopes the facts of his case lead the NFL to overturn its decision.Collins missed multiple drug tests, according to sources, but...continued

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Arvid @Arvid - over 3 years ago

Bills tab 4 women for new coaching, staff roles

11:04 AM ETMarcel Louis-JacquesESPN BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The Bills have hired two women to full-time positions and brought on another two as interns, according to the team and NFL director of football development Sam Rapoport.Sophia Lewin will work as an offensive assistant f...continued

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Pablo @Pablo - about 5 years ago

Tomlin: Steelers accept role in melee with Browns

1:20 PM ETPITTSBURGH -- Steelers coach Mike Tomlin opened his weekly news conference by accepting responsibility for his team's role in Thursday night's melee with the Cleveland Browns."It was ugly," said Tomlin, who had refused to take any questions about the incident di...continued

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Meggie @Meggie - about 5 years ago

Source: Gordon holdout not a 'Le'Veon' situation

4:26 PM ETRunning back Melvin Gordon does not believe the Los Angeles Chargers are trading him and will continue his holdout to "protect himself," but he will report to the team in 2019, a source told ESPN."This is not a Le'Veon Bell situation," the source said. "He still...continued

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Rose @Rose - about 3 years ago

Sources: Vikings TE Smith likely to miss season

11:44 AM ETMinnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. underwent surgery to repair his meniscus Wednesday morning and is likely to miss the season based on the 4-5 month recovery timetable, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Smith was injured in the team's preseason finale a...continued

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