American Football
Anything to do with American Football
Geovany
@Geovany -
about 2 years ago
Sources: Jackson declined $250M extension offer
8:57 AM ETChris MortensenCloseNFL reporter ESPN Senior NFL Analyst Joined ESPN in 1991 George Polk Award winner; Twice nominated for Pulitzer PrizeAdam SchefterCloseESPN Senior Writer ESPN NFL Insider Joined ESPN in 2009 Former president of the Pro Football Writers of Ame...continued
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Zackery
@Zackery -
about 1 year ago
CFP shelves talk of changes to 12-team format
The College Football Playoff 12-team format will stay as is, with talk of changes being shelved for now while the situation with the Pac-12 plays out.
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Jarod
@Jarod -
9 months ago
How has the Taylor Swift effect boosted American football?
The NFL and associated brands have prospered from the pop star's attendance at games.
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Minnie
@Minnie -
almost 3 years ago
Raiders-Browns shifts to Mon.; 2 games on Tue.
2:50 PM ETWith COVID-19 hitting some NFL teams hard, Saturday's scheduled game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Cleveland Browns has been moved to Monday.The game will be played at 5 p.m. ET, with the regularly scheduled Monday Night Football game between the Minnesota V...continued
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Webster
@Webster -
about 5 years ago
Survey: 15% of American adults to bet on NFL
8:02 AM ETThe sports betting landscape is evolving rapidly, but one thing remains the same: American bettors love the NFL.According to survey results released Wednesday by the American Gaming Association (AGA), 38 million Americans -- 15% of the adult population -- plan t...continued
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Jerrold
@Jerrold -
over 5 years ago
Zeke was not on Cowboys' plane to camp
2:21 PM ETOXNARD, Calif. -- Running back Ezekiel Elliott was not on the plane to Los Angeles with the majority of Dallas Cowboys teammates and coaches Thursday for the start of training camp in California.That does not yet mean Elliott will be a no-show for training camp....continued
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Maida
@Maida -
over 2 years ago
Jets say knee injury likely to end Becton's season
12:43 PM ETFLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets right offensive tackle Mekhi Becton "more than likely" will miss the entire season because of a chip fracture in his right kneecap, coach Robert Saleh announced Tuesday.Becton, 23, drafted 11th overall in 2020, still is seeki...continued
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Ezequiel
@Ezequiel -
over 3 years ago
Jets GM open to Darnold offers, not trade for star
3:03 PM ETFLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The New York Jets, who once considered quarterback Sam Darnold an untouchable asset, are open to listening to trade offers."I will answer the call if it's made," general manager Joe Douglas said Wednesday in a videoconference with reporters...continued
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Gregoria
@Gregoria -
over 2 years ago
Woman's lawyers rip Jerry Jones, deny conspiracy
5:14 PM ETLawyers for the 25-year-old congressional aide who says Jerry Jones is her biological father blasted the Dallas Cowboys owner Wednesday, saying he "maliciously accuses his own daughter of extortion" and adamantly denying she is part of "a conspiracy to exploit h...continued
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Devin
@Devin -
almost 2 years ago
49ers: 'Way outside chance' of Garoppolo return
4:26 PM ETSANTA CLARA, Calif. -- San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed Wednesday that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will not need surgery on his broken left foot and will have a much shorter rehabilitation than was feared after Garoppolo suffered the injury on S...continued
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Priscilla
@Priscilla -
about 2 years ago
Watson filings seek to undermine woman's lawsuit
11:39 PM ETJohn BarrESPN.com Close Joined ESPN in June 2003 Winner: 2013 Peabody Award; 2011 Edward R. Murrow Award/Video Investigative Reporting Covers breaking news, investigative pieces and human interest featuresAttorneys for Deshaun Watson filed a series of court exh...continued
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Zackery
@Zackery -
over 3 years ago
Meyer, Jags envision rookie Etienne as a 'hybrid'
5:03 PM ETJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Trevor Lawrence is getting a lighter workload, while Travis Etienne is getting as much as he can handle ... at another position.The Jacksonville Jaguars have had Etienne taking the majority of his reps at receiver during the first two days ...continued
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Roger
@Roger -
over 3 years ago
LaFleur: 'Can't fathom' Rodgers not in Green Bay
10:36 PM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- Three days after the depths of Aaron Rodgers' disgruntlement with his team came to light, his coach over the past two seasons still "can't fathom" the idea that the reigning NFL MVP would consider not returning to the Green Bay Packers.Like P...continued
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Emmie
@Emmie -
about 5 years ago
Brown: 'No way' he plays after losing guarantees
9:38 AM ETOnce again, Antonio Brown's status for Monday Night Football is in doubt.Brown told ESPN's Jeff Darlington in an email Saturday that there is "no way" he plays for the Oakland Raiders.The Pro Bowl wide receiver said this is his stance after the team "took away m...continued
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Marie
@Marie -
almost 5 years ago
How the worst NFL team ever pulled off a Thanksgiving miracle
7:00 AM ETEditor's note: This story was originally published on Thanksgiving Day 2018."I will be the first to admit that the story that follows reads like fiction, but I assure you it is factual all the way, even to a painful degree. In so many ways it seems as if it migh...continued
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Iva
@Iva -
about 2 years ago
WR Wilson rips Jets for 'sorry' offensive effort
7:26 PM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson, upset by one of the worst offensive performances in team history, unleashed his frustration after a gut-wrenching 10-3 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday at Gillette Stadium."This s--- is s...continued
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Elian
@Elian -
almost 2 years ago
Hurts, Jefferson, Mahomes among MVP finalists
9:44 AM ETAssociated Press Jalen Hurts, Justin Jefferson and Patrick Mahomes are finalists for The Associated Press 2022 NFL MVP and Offensive Player of the Year awards.Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow also are finalists f...continued
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Alexie
@Alexie -
almost 2 years ago
Flag football a hit with players at new Pro Bowl
8:38 PM ETStephen HolderESPN LAS VEGAS -- No one was going to mistake this for a serious football game. Not with celebrities Snoop Dogg (AFC) and Pete Davidson (NFC) serving as honorary team captains.But the revamped Pro Bowl Games resulted in greater intensity than recen...continued
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Moises
@Moises -
over 2 years ago
LB Miller headed to Buffalo on 6-year contract
6:54 PM ETEight-time Pro Bowl linebacker Von Miller has agreed to terms with the Buffalo Bills on a six-year contract, the team announced Wednesday.Miller's deal is worth $120 million, according to multiple reports. Sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter that it includes $51.5...continued
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Garnet
@Garnet -
over 4 years ago
Belichick calls QBs in draft 'an interesting group'
4:27 PM ETWith just two quarterbacks on the roster, and a hot-button question as to how the New England Patriots will replace Tom Brady after a two-decade run of success, coach Bill Belichick didn't name a definitive starter in a Monday conference call that included his t...continued
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Meggie
@Meggie -
about 2 years ago
What to know for NFL Week 7: Score picks, bold predictions, fantasy tips, key stats for every game
Oct 21, 2022ESPN staffThe Week 7 NFL schedule for the 2022 season is stacked with great matchups, and we have you covered with what you need to know heading into the weekend. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the biggest keys to every game and a bold prediction for each m...continued
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Alexander
@Alexander -
almost 4 years ago
Week 12 NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus what each team is thankful for
7:00 AM ETNFL NationESPN The NFL Power Rankings are a big fan of the holidays (who doesn't love Thanksgiving football?), so we're using this space this week to identify what we're thankful for across the league. Whether it's feel-good stories (Washington), great success (...continued
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Jeffrey
@Jeffrey -
over 4 years ago
Brees stands by apology in response to Trump
10:39 PM ETIn a message addressed to President Donald Trump on Friday night, Drew Brees stood by his apology for earlier comments on "disrespecting the flag," after Trump wrote that the New Orleans Saints quarterback should not have changed his stance.Brees was following ...continued
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Hannah
@Hannah -
over 3 years ago
Broncos exercise contract option on Von Miller
10:06 AM ETENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- After 135 games, 106 sacks, eight Pro Bowls and one glorious Super Bowl MVP award, linebacker Von Miller's dance-filled run with the Denver Broncos will go on for at least one more season.The Broncos elected to exercise an option clause in M...continued
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Pablo
@Pablo -
about 2 years ago
Source: NFL to mull roughing rules after season
9:41 AM ETESPN News Services The NFL's competition committee plans to discuss roughing the passer penalties after the season amid outrage over two disputed calls in Week 5, a member of the committee, who wishes to remain anonymous told ESPN's Ed Werder.The Associated Pres...continued
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