American Football
Anything to do with American Football
Minnie
@Minnie -
over 5 years ago
49ers WR Taylor out after broken toe surgery
10:28 PM ETSANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The San Francisco 49ers held about 30 starters and key players out of Saturday's preseason opener against the Dallas Cowboys, but that didn't prevent them from revealing a previously undisclosed injury to one of them.Early in the second q...continued
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Elliott
@Elliott -
over 5 years ago
Kessler over Kaepernick? How Eagles plan to weather the Nate Sudfeld injury
4:47 AM ETPHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Eagles backup quarterback situation is in a state of flux. Nick Foles is gone and now his heir apparent, Nate Sudfeld, is hurt. Where do the Eagles go from here, and how does this latest news affect how they handle Carson Wentz f...continued
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Marlon
@Marlon -
almost 3 years ago
Gronk says he'd retire if forced to decide now
10:34 AM ETTAMPA, Fla. -- Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski said Wednesday that while he will need some time to weigh a return for next season, if he had to made a decision right now, he would not return to play in the NFL in 2022."If they're like, 'Rob, you've got to d...continued
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Jarod
@Jarod -
almost 2 years ago
Jets owner would pay for QB, the 'missing piece'
2:22 PM ETFLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Owner Woody Johnson believes the New York Jets are a quarterback away from ending their 12-year playoff drought, and he's willing to spend big bucks for a proven veteran."Absolutely," he told a small group of reporters Thursday in his offic...continued
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Allene
@Allene -
almost 2 years ago
Brady retires 'for good,' ends 23-year NFL career
8:21 AM ETESPN News Services Tom Brady says he is retiring "for good" from football, ending a storied 23-year NFL career during which the star quarterback won seven Super Bowls and set numerous records.Brady announced his decision Wednesday on social media, saying he "wou...continued
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Kraig
@Kraig -
over 2 years ago
Goodell: Evidence calls for full-year Watson ban
5:27 PM ETBLOOMINGTON, Minn. -- NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says the league is seeking a tougher penalty for Deshaun Watson because the quarterback's actions were "egregious" and "predatory behavior."Last week, the NFL formally appealed Watson's six-game suspension, wh...continued
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Marjory
@Marjory -
over 4 years ago
Rhule on Cam release: Teddy a better fit at QB
2:22 PM ETCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule said Wednesday during a video conference that it was the "best thing for our team" to move on from quarterback Cam Newton and move forward with Teddy Bridgewater.Rhule expressed appreciation for what Newton d...continued
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Americo
@Americo -
over 4 years ago
Brady: Terminology in new playbook a challenge
5:45 PM ETTAMPA, Fla. -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has always understood the physical demands of getting ready to play an NFL season and doing it at the highest level. After all, he has won six Super Bowl rings. But he didn't realize the mental energy it ...continued
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Ryleigh
@Ryleigh -
4 months ago
Failed Derby bidder Kirchner jailed for unrelated fraud
American businessman Chris Kirchner, who unsuccessfully tried to buy Derby County in 2022, is jailed for an unrelated fraud.
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Americo
@Americo -
over 4 years ago
Washington's Rivera has cancer, plans to coach
9:07 PM ETWashington coach Ron Rivera has been diagnosed with cancer but plans to continue coaching, he told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday night.Rivera was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma located in a lymph node, the team said in a statement. Rivera said the can...continued
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Teagan
@Teagan -
almost 2 years ago
Shanahan: Move for Mayfield would surprise me
8:11 PM ETSANTA CLARA, Calif. -- After the San Francisco 49ers again lost quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to a season-ending injury Sunday, they spent the ensuing 24 hours sifting through both the short- and long-term implications of his loss.On Monday afternoon, that meant d...continued
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Ariel
@Ariel -
over 4 years ago
Washington releases RB Guice shortly after arrest
7:11 PM ETThe Washington Football Team released running back Derrius Guice on Friday night, less than two hours after he was arrested on domestic violence charges in Loudoun County, Virginia.Washington wasted little time in releasing Guice, saying in a statement that it h...continued
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Anderson
@Anderson -
over 2 years ago
NFL Power Rankings: Early 1-32 poll, plus predicting the next offseason move for each team
6:45 AM ETWith the initial wave of free agency having crested, it's time for another edition of the NFL Power Rankings. It's also time to look forward to the next chapter of the offseason.Sure, this offseason has had a lot to talk about so far, from quarterback trades (Ru...continued
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Nelson
@Nelson -
almost 2 years ago
Broncos still believe in Wilson, say QB is 'fixable'
2:49 PM ETENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Denver Broncos owner and CEO Greg Penner and general manager George Paton said Tuesday that they believe in the future of quarterback Russell Wilson and that his subpar play for much of the season was not the driving factor in the decision to...continued
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Giles
@Giles -
about 5 years ago
Sources: Patriots trade DE Bennett to Cowboys
6:06 PM ETThe Dallas Cowboys have acquired veteran defensive end Michael Bennett from the New England Patriots, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday.The Patriots will receive a 2021 seventh-round pick that could eventually improve to a sixth-round pick if conditi...continued
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Hank
@Hank -
almost 2 years ago
Red McCombs, Spurs founder, Vikes owner, dies
4:11 PM ETESPN News Services Billy Joe "Red" McCombs, the Texas billionaire who was the onetime owner of the NBA's San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets as well as the NFL's Minnesota Vikings, died Sunday at his home in San Antonio at the age of 95, his family announced Mo...continued
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Cyril
@Cyril -
over 4 years ago
Source: Safety Adams requests trade from Jets
2:47 PM ETFrustrated with his contract negotiations, New York Jets safety Jamal Adams has informed the team he wants to be traded, a source told ESPN.A source told ESPN's Adam Schefter that Adams would welcome a trade to one of seven teams: the Baltimore Ravens, Dallas Co...continued
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Moises
@Moises -
about 5 years ago
Week 9 NFL game picks, schedule guide, fantasy football tips and more
7:30 AM ETThe Week 9 NFL slate is stacked with great matchups. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the keys to every game, a bold prediction for each matchup and final score predictions.Additionally, ESPN Stats & Information provides a stat to know for each game, and th...continued
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Bart
@Bart -
almost 2 years ago
Rodgers on playoff push: 'Things are looking up'
2:15 AM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- Now comes the hard part.This time, Aaron Rodgers thinks the Green Bay Packers can handle it.With the five-game midseason losing streak well behind them and with two straight wins to lift their spirits, Rodgers and coach Matt LaFleur said after...continued
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Raoul
@Raoul -
over 4 years ago
Lions open to dealing No. 3 pick, GM Quinn says
11:41 AM ETDetroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn has started having conversations about potentially trading the No. 3 pick in next week's NFL draft.While he declined to say whether the club has offers on the table from other teams, he made it clear Friday he is open to ...continued
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Alexie
@Alexie -
almost 3 years ago
Cowboys lament calls from refs after loss: 'Fix it'
11:20 PM ETARLINGTON, Texas -- A couple of the Dallas Cowboys felt they played against two opponents Sunday: the Arizona Cardinals and the officials.The Cowboys lost to the Cardinals 25-22, injuring their playoff seeding, and were flagged 10 times for 88 yards by Scott No...continued
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Juliet
@Juliet -
almost 2 years ago
Everything you need to know to bet Super Bowl LVII
7:30 AM ETESPN Sports BettingThe Super Bowl is finally here as the AFC Champion Kansas City Chiefs square off against the NFC Champion Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles are a slight favorite in the game, which features over 2,000 props from Caesars Sportsbook. Whether it's ...continued
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Emmie
@Emmie -
almost 4 years ago
Tomlin: Steelers didn't 'deserve to win' vs. WFT
4:28 PM ETPITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers didn't beat the Washington Football Team on Monday, and coach Mike Tomlin agrees that his team didn't deserve to win.For the second week in a row, the Steelers failed to move the ball in short-yardage situations, and their r...continued
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Rose
@Rose -
over 2 years ago
F1's Hamilton joins new Broncos ownership group
10:55 AM ETENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- With the final step of the purchase of the Denver Broncos by a group led by Walmart heir Rob Walton set for Aug. 9, the Walton-Penner group has added another high-profile investor to its ranks.Walton announced Tuesday morning that seven-time...continued
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Garnet
@Garnet -
almost 5 years ago
Week 13 NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus what each team is thankful for
6:40 AM ETNFL NationESPN The NFL Power Rankings are all about Thanksgiving. Not only are we looking forward to feasting with friends and family, but this holiday gives us a chance to look back at what we cherish the most. NFL teams are no different in this regard.Each tea...continued
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