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Alexander @Alexander - over 2 years ago
Browns lose WR Grant for season to torn Achilles
10:55 AM ETBEREA, Ohio -- Cleveland Browns wide receiver and kick returner Jakeem Grant Sr. has a torn Achilles and will miss the entire 2022 season after being placed on injured reserve Wednesday.Grant had to be carted off the field during Tuesday's practice after suffer...continued
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Alexie @Alexie - almost 3 years ago
Colts' Pittman Jr., Pats' Dugger tossed in 2nd half
10:54 PM ETINDIANAPOLIS -- Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. and New England Patriots cornerback Kyle Dugger were ejected in the third quarter of Indianapolis' 27-17 victory after the two got into an altercation.The incident took place when Dugger took exception to ...continued
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Americo @Americo - almost 3 years ago
Source: Dolphins to hire Chargers' Smith as OC
12:35 PM ETMarcel Louis-JacquesESPN MIAMI -- The Dolphins' offensive staff under head coach Mike McDaniel continues to come together, as the team will hire Frank Smith as its offensive coordinator, a league source confirmed Monday.Smith will work in conjunction with McDan...continued
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Bobby @Bobby - over 2 years ago
Sources: Cowboys TE Schultz reports to camp
10:36 AM ETFRISCO, Texas -- After skipping the final week of voluntary organized team activities, Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz has shown up for this week's mandatory minicamp, sources confirmed.Had Schultz skipped the minicamp, he would have been subject to fin...continued
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Cyril @Cyril - almost 4 years ago
Source: Brees making progress toward return
7:14 AM ETNew Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is improving from his 11 fractured ribs, was spotted throwing at practice this past week and is tracking to play as early as Week 14 against the Philadelphia Eagles, a source told ESPN.It's not definite that Brees will p...continued
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Marie @Marie - almost 4 years ago
Panthers release former 2-time Pro Bowler Short
11:49 AM ETThe Carolina Panthers have released two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kawann Short.Short, the Panthers' best defensive player, has played in a combined five games over the past two seasons, as his 2019 and 2020 campaigns were cut short by season-ending shoulde...continued
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Colin @Colin - about 2 years ago
Chiefs DE Clark suspended two games by NFL
5:16 PM ETKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark has been suspended by the NFL for two games for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.Clark's suspension begins immediately. The Chiefs (5-2) have their bye this week, so Clark will miss games in Week 9 ...continued
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Immanuel @Immanuel - over 4 years ago
Patriots lineman Thuney signs franchise tender
11:45 AM ETNew England Patriots guard Joe Thuney signed his franchise tender for the 2020 season that is worth a guaranteed $14,781,000, agent Mike McCartney announced.The Patriots and Thuney have until July 15 to continue to negotiate a long-term contract. By signing the...continued
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Webster @Webster - over 5 years ago
WSOP run ends for ex-Patriots DL Seymour
10:51 AM ETRichard Seymour's deep run into the 2019 World Series of Poker main event came to an end late Wednesday night in Las Vegas, as the former New England Patriots defensive lineman went out in 131st place out of 8,569 total entrants.After starting Day 5 of the tour...continued
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Grayce @Grayce - almost 5 years ago
Witten wants to play in '20, open to other teams
9:08 PM ETFRISCO, Texas -- Jason Witten wants to play another NFL season but acknowledged it might have to be with a franchise other than the Dallas Cowboys."I think I have to be," Witten said when asked if he's open to playing elsewhere. "Obviously, I'd love to finish it...continued
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Rahsaan @Rahsaan - almost 3 years ago
Vikes' Griffen put on NFI list after home incident
4:37 PM ETEAGAN, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings have placed defensive end Everson Griffen on the reserve/non-football illness list, the team announced Friday.Griffen, 33, was transported to a mental health facility Wednesday after he refused to come out of his home follow...continued
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Jerrold @Jerrold - almost 4 years ago
QB Watson urges fans not to protest on behalf
12:57 PM ETHOUSTON -- Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson on Monday asked fans who planned what was initially called a protest on his behalf to cancel the event "for the sake of public safety.""Although I am humbled I ask that whoever is organizing the march cancel for the ...continued
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Alexie @Alexie - over 4 years ago
NFL coaching staffs can return to facilities Friday
11:38 AM ETThe NFL informed teams on Thursday that coaching staffs will be permitted to return to team facilities and the maximum number of personnel allowed in those facilities will be increased to 100, beginning Friday."As has been emphasized in previous advice on reope...continued
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Elliott @Elliott - almost 2 years ago
Hamlin showing signs of progress, friend says
10:27 AM ETDoctors saw promising signs of progress overnight from Damar Hamlin, who remained hospitalized in critical condition as of Wednesday morning, according to a friend and business partner of the Buffalo Bills safety.Jordon Rooney told ESPN's Coley Harvey that Haml...continued
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Sandrine @Sandrine - about 4 years ago
Source: Chiefs seek NFL inquiry on unmasked rep
5:09 PM ETThe Kansas City Chiefs asked the NFL to begin an inquiry with the players' association after a union representative held a meeting with the full team late in October without wearing a mask, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported.The National Football League Players Assoc...continued
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Monserrat @Monserrat - over 5 years ago
49ers' Garoppolo posts 0.0 QB rating in return
1:24 AM ETESPN News Services San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo went just 1-for-6 for zero yards and an interception on Monday night in his first game since he suffered a season-ending knee injury last September.Garoppolo finished the night -- which ended wit...continued
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Immanuel @Immanuel - almost 4 years ago
Source: Bucs' Brady to have minor knee surgery
4:42 PM ETTAMPA, Fla. -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady will undergo a minor surgical procedure on his knee this offseason, a source confirmed to ESPN.The upcoming surgery was first reported by the Tampa Bay Times.A source close to the situation told ESPN that...continued
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Nestor @Nestor - about 5 years ago
Raiders OT Brown accused of domestic violence
9:37 AM ETOakland Raiders offensive tackle Trent Brown has been accused of multiple acts of domestic violence against his girlfriend as part of a lawsuit filed earlier this week.In the lawsuit, filed in Alameda County (California) Superior Court, a copy of which was obtai...continued
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Americo @Americo - over 4 years ago
Sources: NFL teams prep to draft from home
12:52 PM ETHigh-level officials from multiple NFL teams are now preparing to conduct the April 23-25 draft virtually, from home, away from their team facilities, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Saturday.NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a leaguewide memo ...continued
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Elaina @Elaina - over 3 years ago
Brady rips 'dumb' new NFL uniform number rule
2:50 PM ETTAMPA, Fla. -- While several NFL players expressed excitement this week over a newly adopted rule that allows more flexibility when it comes to the numbers worn on players' jerseys, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is not at all a fan.Brady took to Ins...continued
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Jany @Jany - over 2 years ago
Mahomes, KC to visit Brady, Bucs in SB rematch
8:56 AM ETThe Kansas City Chiefs will visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Oct. 2 of the upcoming 2022 season, setting up a Super Bowl LV rematch in what will be the latest installment in the Patrick Mahomes-Tom Brady rivalry.The NFL announced the Week 4 game Thursday mornin...continued
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Jimmy @Jimmy - about 5 years ago
Chiefs rule Mahomes out Sunday vs. Packers
2:27 PM ETThe Kansas City Chiefs have decided that quarterback Patrick Mahomes needs at least one game off to recover from his knee injury.Mahomes, who suffered a dislocated kneecap during a win over the Denver Broncos on Oct. 17, has been ruled out for Sunday's game agai...continued
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Jerrold @Jerrold - over 4 years ago
Okung to appeal dismissed claim against NFLPA
10:43 AM ETCarolina Panthers left tackle Russell Okung will appeal a dismissed unfair labor claim against the NFL Players Association, his attorney announced Monday.The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) dismissed Okung's initial claim last week, saying the evidence "d...continued
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Elian @Elian - over 3 years ago
Meyer, Jags among those fined for OTA violations
4:25 PM ETThe NFL has fined the Jacksonville Jaguars, the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys for organized team activities violations.The following is a breakdown of the fines, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter:The Jaguars were fined $200,000 and coach Urban Meyer...continued
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Torey @Torey - almost 5 years ago
J. McCourty ruled out, while most ill Pats are OK
1:54 PM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- After an illness swept through the New England Patriots' locker room this week, resulting in 10 players landing on the injury report due to flu-like symptoms, things seem to be trending in the right direction for the team heading into Sunday...continued
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