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Bobby @Bobby - almost 3 years ago

Titans' Henry out of finale, expected for playoffs

3:20 PM ETTurron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney UniversityHOUSTON -- The Tennessee Titans have declined to activate running back Derrick Henry for the regular-season finale agains...continued

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Eleanora @Eleanora - over 3 years ago

WFT bans Native American garb from stadium

5:26 PM ETASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Football Team, which dropped its controversial name a year ago, has banned Native American garb from its stadium.Washington has banned fans from wearing Native American headdresses or face paint to games at FedEx Field this season,...continued

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Adelia @Adelia - almost 3 years ago

Washington HOF wide receiver Taylor dies at 80

9:01 PM ETHall of Fame wide receiver and Washington football legend Charley Taylor died Saturday at the age of 80.The cause was not announced, but the Washington Commanders confirmed his death in a statement."He represented the organization with excellence and class over ...continued

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Bobby @Bobby - about 5 years ago

Eagles let Brown go in wake of Cousins trash talk

6:43 PM ETPHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Eagles released linebacker Zach Brown on Monday, just three days after he made unflattering comments about former teammate Kirk Cousins.Multiple teams are expected to be interested in Brown's services, reports ESPN's Adam Schefte...continued

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Meggie @Meggie - almost 3 years ago

Injuries prompt Bears to start Foles at QB

3:10 PM ETThe Chicago Bears will turn to veteran quarterback Nick Foles on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks because of injuries to starter Justin Fields and backup Andy Dalton, coach Matt Nagy said Friday.Fields suffered an ankle injury during Monday's 17-9 loss to the...continued

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Angus @Angus - almost 5 years ago

Source: 'Snacks' Harrison getting let go by Lions

8:34 PM ETThe Detroit Lions are releasing veteran defensive tackle Damon "Snacks" Harrison, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday.The Lions will save at least $6.75 million off the cap with his release. Harrison had no guaranteed money but had $3.5 million of his...continued

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Ariel @Ariel - almost 2 years ago

Sources: Rams to pick up Stafford option bonus

9:44 AM ETThe Los Angeles Rams are expected to pick up star quarterback Matthew Stafford's 2023 option bonus and 2024 salary by the third day of the league year, sources told ESPN.The option bonus and 2024 salary will pay Stafford a combined $62 million in guaranteed mone...continued

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Meggie @Meggie - over 4 years ago

Source: Hogan joins Jets, his 4th AFC East team

10:20 AM ETFLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- With injuries starting to mount at wide receiver, the New York Jets agreed to terms Sunday with the well-traveled Chris Hogan, a source confirmed.Hogan, 32, a two-time Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots, now has the distinct...continued

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Jessika @Jessika - over 2 years ago

Lamar: Black QBs in NFL still facing racial bias

7:07 PM ETBaltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson said he still has something to prove being a Black quarterback in the NFL.Jackson addressed the issue during an appearance on LeBron James' YouTube interview show "The Shop," which had its season premiere Friday.When th...continued

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Rex @Rex - about 3 years ago

Ex-Titans star DL Casey retires after 10 seasons

9:55 AM ETTurron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney UniversityFormer Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jurrell Casey announced his retirement Thursday after 10 seasons in the NFL.Case...continued

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Zetta @Zetta - over 5 years ago

Ray Lewis, Lamar Odom to compete on DWTS

10:25 AM ETHall of Fame middle linebacker Ray Lewis will prove whether he has more moves than his signature pregame dance.Lewis will be among the 12 celebrities competing on the 28th season of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars," it was announced Wednesday. The only other prof...continued

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Alexander @Alexander - almost 4 years ago

Eagles release Jackson after injury-filled seasons

4:28 PM ETPHILADELPHIA -- Receiver DeSean Jackson has been released by the Philadelphia Eagles, the team announced Friday."Looking forward to my next chapter," Jackson posted on his Instagram story before the announcement was made official. "Philadelphia it's always Love....continued

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Marjory @Marjory - about 2 years ago

Steelers QB Pickett clears concussion protocol

11:03 AM ETPITTSBURGH - Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett cleared concussion protocol and is in line to start Sunday against the Miami Dolphins, the team announced Friday morning.Pickett sustained a concussion on a hit in the third quarter of the Steelers' 20-18 win agai...continued

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Mariano @Mariano - about 5 years ago

OBJ plans to keep wearing $190K watch in games

1:16 PM ETCLEVELAND -- Cleveland Browns star Odell Beckham Jr. said that he still plans to wear in games the luxury watch that he sported in the season opener against the Tennessee Titans."I'll still be wearing it," Beckham said Tuesday. "The same way I wear it every day ...continued

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Cynthia @Cynthia - over 5 years ago

XFL reveals names, logos for its eight teams

12:50 PM ETKevin SeifertNFL Nation CloseESPN.com national NFL writer ESPN.com NFC North reporter, 2008-2013 Covered Vikings for Minneapolis Star Tribune, 1999-2008The XFL revealed the names and logos for its eight teams Wednesday, a long-awaited step toward its February 2...continued

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Oren @Oren - over 3 years ago

Sources: NFL salary cap at $182.5M, down 8%

9:43 AM ETThe NFL and NFL Players Association agreed Wednesday to a salary cap of $182.5 million per team for 2021, a long-anticipated 8% decrease from last season, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The drop-off will force teams to make difficult roster decisions in the c...continued

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Pablo @Pablo - over 2 years ago

Titans' Willis: No issue with Tannehill comments

4:43 PM ETTurron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney UniversityNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- New Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis quickly shot down any thoughts of tension with starting...continued

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Rex @Rex - over 2 years ago

Eagles sign Olympic hurdler Allen to 3-year deal

1:49 PM ETPHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Eagles signed Olympic hurdler and former Oregon Ducks receiver Devon Allen to a three-year contract Friday.Allen, 27, hasn't played football since 2016 when he was with the Ducks. He put his football career on hold to pursue trac...continued

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Izaiah @Izaiah - over 2 years ago

Watson meeting with NFL in Texas, source says

May 16, 2022NFL officials began direct meetings with Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson in Texas on Tuesday as the league seeks to determine if he violated the personal conduct policy and, if so, whether discipline should be imposed, a source told ESPN's Ed Werde...continued

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Grayce @Grayce - about 3 years ago

Raiders rule RB Jacobs out Sunday vs. Steelers

3:56 PM ETHENDERSON, Nev. -- Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs has been ruled out of Sunday's game at the Pittsburgh Steelers, as the Pro Bowler has missed practice all week because of toe and ankle injuries.Jacobs rushed for two touchdowns but only 34 yards on 1...continued

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Alexandro @Alexandro - about 3 years ago

Sources: Pats' White expected out for season

4:50 PM ETAfter further medical examinations, New England Patriots running back James White is expected to miss the rest of the season with a hip injury, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and Field Yates.White immediately rolled over and grabbed for his right hip after af...continued

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Elaina @Elaina - over 5 years ago

Source: Pats tell P Allen he's being released

7:27 PM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Veteran punter Ryan Allen, who was one of the unsung performers in the New England Patriots' victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII, has been informed that the club is releasing him, a source confirmed.Rookie Jake Bailey of Sta...continued

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Rowan @Rowan - about 5 years ago

Source: Steelers fined for Big Ben injury silence

5:10 PM ETPITTSBURGH -- The Steelers have been fined $75,000 and coach Mike Tomlin has been fined $25,000 for violating the NFL's Injury Report Policy, a league source confirmed.The team did not accurately list quarterback Ben Roethlisberger on the practice report prior t...continued

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Leda @Leda - almost 3 years ago

Sources: WR Hopkins to miss rest of reg. season

3:30 PM ETTEMPE, Ariz. -- The Arizona Cardinals are set to lose wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins for a second time this season.Hopkins is expected to miss the rest of the regular season with a sprained knee suffered on Monday night, but the team is hopeful to get him back at...continued

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Webster @Webster - about 5 years ago

Saints' Kamara misses practice with ankle injury

4:37 PM ETMETAIRIE, La. -- New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara missed Friday's practice with an ankle injury and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.Kamara popped up on the injury report Thursday, when he was listed as lim...continued

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