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Rex @Rex - over 3 years ago

49ers' Kittle: TEs 'do everything,' deserve respect

9:48 PM ETTurron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney UniversityNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle feels it's time to put some respect on his position. That...continued

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Felicita @Felicita - about 3 years ago

Belichick says Cam 'didn't violate team rules'

10:06 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton returned to the team facility Thursday and practiced after missing three straight days due to a COVID-19 protocol "misunderstanding," with coach Bill Belichick saying Newton "didn't violate team r...continued

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Jessika @Jessika - about 5 years ago

Veteran Johnson among three QBs signed by XFL

10:15 AM ETVeteran NFL backup Josh Johnson was among three new quarterbacks signed by the XFL on Friday ahead of a supplemental round to its inaugural draft, raising the total of league-distributed quarterbacks to 11.Johnson, who started three games for the Washington Red...continued

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Kraig @Kraig - about 5 years ago

Broncos suffer 'huge loss': Chubb done for 2019

2:01 PM ETBradley Chubb has a partially torn ACL in his left knee and will miss the rest of the season, a "huge loss" for the winless Denver Broncos.Broncos coach Vic Fangio confirmed that Chubb, the fifth overall pick in the 2018 draft, suffered the season-ending injury ...continued

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Mariano @Mariano - over 4 years ago

Source: NFLPA board wants no preseason games

Jul 3, 2020Earlier this week, the NFL decided to shorten its preseason from four weeks to two to account for the coronavirus pandemic and the ways in which it's affecting the league's ability to start the season. But the NFL's players don't think that move went far enough...continued

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Cynthia @Cynthia - almost 2 years ago

Panthers hire ex-Rams coach Brown as new OC

6:53 PM ETAssociated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers added the last major piece of Frank Reich's coaching staff, hiring Thomas Brown as offensive coordinator Friday.The team has now filled all three coordinator positions.After deciding not to retain last ye...continued

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Iva @Iva - almost 5 years ago

Mahomes tabbed as early favorite for 2020 MVP

3:46 PM ETThe confetti has barely been swept off the field at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, but the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook already has posted odds on next year's NFL MVP. And a familiar face is the favorite.Fresh off his Super Bowl LIV MVP award following the Kansas C...continued

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Nestor @Nestor - about 5 years ago

Source: Pack to cut 2017 2nd-round pick Jones

8:28 AM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Packers will part ways with 2017 second-round pick Josh Jones, three months after the safety made it known he wanted out of Green Bay.The Packers will release Jones on Sunday, and he is likely to get claimed on waivers, a source told ESPN'...continued

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Elian @Elian - about 5 years ago

Preseason snaps for all 32 NFL starting quarterbacks: Four played zero

7:36 AM ETWhile plenty of fans were eager to see Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray play this preseason, it appears the Miami Dolphins quarterbacks have received the most on-field activity.Dolphins coach Brian Flores called his quarterback battle an open competiti...continued

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Rowan @Rowan - about 5 years ago

Texans claim ex-Bucs CB Hargreaves off waivers

4:20 PM ETThe Houston Texans claimed former Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Vernon Hargreaves off waivers Wednesday, the team announced.Hargreaves was released by the Bucs on Tuesday after he was benched last weekend for what coach Bruce Arians deemed a lack of hustle."He...continued

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Alexander @Alexander - about 2 years ago

Sources: Colts LB Leonard may miss rest of '22

10:29 PM ETIndianapolis Colts All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard, who was placed on injured reserve Saturday, very well might have played his last down in 2022.Leonard is scheduled to meet with noted neck surgeon Dr. Robert Watkins in Los Angeles on Monday to help deter...continued

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Alan @Alan - about 3 years ago

Door closes: Steelers' Watt ruled out vs. Bengals

11:30 AM ETPITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals, the team announced Saturday.Watt injured his groin in the first half of a Week 2 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders and didn't...continued

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Sandrine @Sandrine - over 2 years ago

XFL, NFL Alumni Academy to develop players

10:00 AM ETThe XFL has partnered with the NFL Alumni Academy to develop potential players for its 2023 return to the field, the league announced Monday.The academy, founded in 2020 and run by former NFL coaches and players, operates on the grounds of the Pro Football Hall...continued

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Angus @Angus - over 5 years ago

Chiefs' Hill to meet with NFL investigators Wed.

10:16 PM ETKansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill, who has been banned from the team's training facility amid a child abuse investigation, is scheduled to meet with NFL officials in Kansas City on Wednesday, a source confirmed to ESPN's Adam Schefter.The Kansas Dep...continued

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Clarissa @Clarissa - over 3 years ago

Lawyer: Evidence in Watson case ready for police

10:00 PM ETHOUSTON -- Attorney Tony Buzbee said in an Instagram post on Saturday that he will submit affidavits and evidence from several women alleging inappropriate conduct and sexual assault by NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson to the Houston Police Department and the Hou...continued

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Maida @Maida - about 4 years ago

Panthers place Slye, Scott on reserve/COVID-19

11:34 AM ETCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers placed kicker Joey Slye and backup offensive tackle Trent Scott on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday, the third and fourth Carolina players to be added to the list since Friday.The move came two days after guard Mic...continued

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Meggie @Meggie - about 5 years ago

See ya: NFL fines Packers' Jones for TD wave

5:52 PM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- Aaron Jones waved goodbye to Dallas Cowboys cornerback Byron Jones on his way to the end zone last Sunday, and now the Green Bay Packers running back can wave goodbye to more than $10,000.Jones said Friday that the NFL fined him $10,527 for "t...continued

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Ariel @Ariel - over 2 years ago

Packers add veteran Watkins to receiving corps

2:39 PM ETThe Green Bay Packers are finally adding to their receiver room by signing veteran Sammy Watkins.The team announced the deal on Thursday but didn't reveal terms. A source told ESPN's Adam Schefter that Watkins' contract is for one year and worth up to $4 million...continued

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Jarod @Jarod - about 2 years ago

Source: Pats stay with Jones as starter vs. Jets

4:02 PM ETNew England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones took approximately 90% of the first-team reps at practice Wednesday and will start Sunday against the New York Jets, a source told ESPN's Field Yates.Patriots coach Bill Belichick pulled Jones after three series in Mond...continued

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George @George - about 2 years ago

Sources: Rams rebuffed in offers for Burns, CMC

4:43 AM ETFor a rare time in recent years, the Los Angeles Rams were foiled at the trade deadline.The Rams offered two first-round draft picks and a second-round pick to the Panthers for standout pass-rusher Brian Burns, only for Carolina to decline the offer, sources tol...continued

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Immanuel @Immanuel - over 2 years ago

Commanders get boost as TE Thomas off PUP

10:03 AM ETASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Commanders activated tight end Logan Thomas off the physically unable to perform list Monday, giving them back a crucial part of their offense as the regular season approaches.Thomas tore his left ACL and MCL last season in a Dec....continued

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Ismael @Ismael - almost 5 years ago

Source: Redskins' Norman to be healthy scratch

10:17 AM ETWashington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman will be a healthy scratch for Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions, a source confirmed to ESPN.Norman has one year left on his contract after this season. Washington would save $12.5 million against the salary cap n...continued

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Webster @Webster - over 3 years ago

OBJ eyes a Super Bowl on eve of Browns camp

11:34 AM ETGATES MILLS, Ohio -- Heading into the start of training camp this week, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. says his team has a "special opportunity" at a Super Bowl this season."It's just something that feels special about this team," Beckham said...continued

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Alexander @Alexander - almost 5 years ago

Bills' Ford fine reduced; funds donated to charity

5:11 PM ETMarcel Louis-JacquesESPN ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Buffalo Bills rookie Cody Ford's fine for an illegal blindside hit was reduced to less than a quarter of its original amount, the offensive lineman tweeted Thursday.Originally fined $28,075 for his hit on defender J...continued

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Muriel @Muriel - over 4 years ago

Bucs star WR Godwin to defer to Brady on No. 12

6:10 PM ETNow that Tom Brady has signed his contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, one question that remains is what uniform number the future Hall of Fame quarterback will wear next season.He spent his two decades with the New England Patriots wearing No. 12, but that n...continued

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