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Eleanora @Eleanora - about 3 years ago

Cards' Watt likely done for season, sources say

10:48 PM ETTEMPE, Ariz. -- On the eve of their biggest game of the season to date, the Arizona Cardinals lost one of their most important defensive players.Defensive end J.J. Watt will undergo what is likely to be season-ending shoulder surgery, sources told ESPN's Adam S...continued

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Webster @Webster - about 3 years ago

Huntley-led Ravens don't 'flinch' with Jackson out

7:05 PM ETCHICAGO -- Tyler Huntley found out he was going to start at quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday when he received a text from Lamar Jackson on his way to board the bus to Soldier Field."Go do your thing today. I'm going to be watching."A few hours late...continued

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Maureen @Maureen - about 2 years ago

Updated NFL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, plus adjustments every team needs to make -- quickly

6:45 AM ETNFL NationESPN Welcome to Week 3 of the NFL regular season.Week 2 was the week of the comebacks. We saw the Miami Dolphins, Arizona Cardinals and New York Jets do the improbable and pull out wins after being down multiple scores. The New York Giants are 2-0 and ...continued

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Cynthia @Cynthia - almost 2 years ago

Pats' Henry disputes overturned TD: 'I caught it'

2:23 AM ETMINNESOTA -- New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry's 6-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter was overturned by instant replay Thursday night, a decision that left him perplexed following a 33-26 loss to the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium."I...continued

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Cynthia @Cynthia - almost 3 years ago

Colts put unvaccinated QB Wentz on COVID list

1:48 PM ETINDIANAPOLIS -- The Colts have placed starting quarterback Carson Wentz on the reserve/COVID-19 list, the team announced Tuesday.The NFL and the NFL Players Association on Tuesday adopted the new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines that would r...continued

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Elvie @Elvie - about 5 years ago

Titans bench Mariota, insert Tannehill vs. Broncos

6:48 PM ETTurron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney UniversityDENVER -- The Tennessee Titans finally pulled the plug on Marcus Mariota and inserted Ryan Tannehill at quarterback in ...continued

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Priscilla @Priscilla - almost 2 years ago

Alexander: WR Jefferson's Week 1 game 'a fluke'

5:25 PM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander thinks as highly of Justin Jefferson as he does about any receiver in the NFL.He just doesn't think the Minnesota Vikings star will repeat his performance from the season opener -- 11 catches for 184 yards an...continued

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Cyril @Cyril - almost 4 years ago

Mahomes credits Bucs D for career-worst game

12:48 AM ETPatrick Mahomes didn't have just the worst game of his NFL career in Super Bowl LV. He had the worst game of his career, college or pro.The Kansas City Chiefs were held to three field goals in their 31-9 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the first time since at...continued

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Clarissa @Clarissa - about 3 years ago

Judge says coaches to blame for Giants' struggles

2:07 AM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Blame the coaches more than the players. That was New York Giants head coach Joe Judge's message following Monday night's 30-10 blowout loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium."You can put that down tonight. Got that?" ...continued

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Nelson @Nelson - almost 2 years ago

Quinn returning to Cowboys after HC interviews

5:42 PM ETFRISCO, Texas -- For the second straight year, Dan Quinn has decided to pass up potential head-coaching jobs to remain as the Dallas Cowboys' defensive coordinator.Quinn interviewed with the Denver Broncos, Arizona Cardinals and Indianapolis Colts in the past fe...continued

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Arvid @Arvid - about 2 years ago

Ref defends roughing penalty that drew Chiefs' ire

1:57 AM ETKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Referee Carl Cheffers said he followed the roughing the passer rule when he penalized Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones late in the first half of Kansas City's come-from-behind 30-29 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night.The Ch...continued

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Colin @Colin - over 4 years ago

Sources: Panthers expected to release Newton

10:47 AM ETCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers are expected to release quarterback Cam Newton on Tuesday, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.This ends a nine-year relationship with the 2015 NFL MVP. A week ago, the Panthers announced that they had given him permission...continued

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Jessika @Jessika - almost 3 years ago

Bengals clinch AFC North, first berth since 2015

4:31 PM ETCINCINNATI -- The Bengals broke out the cigars and cranked up the music following their 34-31 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.They had plenty to celebrate.Cincinnati clinched the AFC North title and its first playoff berth since 2015 with a comebac...continued

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Marlon @Marlon - over 4 years ago

NFL may consider a playoff 'secure environment'

4:09 PM ETThe NFL will consider possibilities for a postseason bubble that would further protect players, coaches and staff members from the coronavirus during the most important games of the season, executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent said Wednes...continued

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Angus @Angus - about 2 years ago

Rodgers on no trades: Win with who we've got

7:00 PM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- One day after the Green Bay Packers tried -- but ultimately failed -- to pull off a trade to aid their struggling offense, quarterback Aaron Rodgers said everyone in the locker room understood the reality of what now faces a team in the midst ...continued

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Joe @Joe - over 2 years ago

Panthers owner voices belief in Rhule, Darnold

2:32 PM ETCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper, speaking to reporters Wednesday for the first time since Matt Rhule went 5-11 and 5-12 in his first two seasons, gave a strong vote of confidence to his head coach.Tepper reminded that when Rhule was given...continued

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Webster @Webster - almost 2 years ago

J.J. Watt announces this will be final NFL season

11:15 AM ETTEMPE, Ariz. -- Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman J.J. Watt announced in a tweet Tuesday morning that he will retire after this season."Koa's first ever NFL game. My last ever NFL home game. My heart is filled with nothing but love and gratitude. It's been an...continued

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Alexzander @Alexzander - over 4 years ago

Mahomes: Deal gives Chiefs ability to stay great

5:01 PM ETPatrick Mahomes said he had two goals for his new contract when extension talks began with the Kansas City Chiefs earlier this summer: He wanted long-term security and he wanted to leave the Chiefs enough financial flexibility to build a strong team around him....continued

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Casper @Casper - about 3 years ago

Sources: Saints name Winston starter for Week 1

9:07 AM ETMETAIRIE, La. -- Jameis Winston has officially secured his second chance.Winston, 27, will be the New Orleans Saints' starting quarterback in Week 1 when they host the Green Bay Packers, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Friday.It will be Winston's first star...continued

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Ariel @Ariel - about 2 years ago

Falcons' TE Pitts on IR; surgery likely, per source

2:26 PM ETFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts and defensive lineman Ta'Quon Graham have been placed on injured reserve and both will miss a minimum of four games.A source told ESPN's Adam Schefter that surgery is "likely" for Pitts' MCL injury, but...continued

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Alvah @Alvah - over 2 years ago

Howell: Slide 'stressful,' but glad to land in D.C.

4:02 PM ETASHBURN, Va. -- Quarterback Sam Howell called the ending a dream come true. Others could call it an unexpected one. The Washington Commanders drafted Howell with the first pick of the fifth round Saturday, ending a slide for a player many projected as a second-r...continued

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Hannah @Hannah - about 2 years ago

Rivera unsure if healthy Wentz gets QB job back

5:14 PM ETThe Washington Commanders have a decision to make at quarterback, but coach Ron Rivera still isn't sure when it must be made.Rivera said he's still not sure if Carson Wentz will be activated off injured reserve this week after missing the last four games with a ...continued

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Casper @Casper - over 2 years ago

A.J. Brown traded to Eagles, gets $100M deal

10:04 PM ETPHILADELPHIA -- The Eagles shook up the first round of the NFL draft Thursday with a blockbuster trade, acquiring star receiver A.J. Brown from the Tennessee Titans for the 18th and 101st overall picks.Brown, who had been seeking a new deal, has agreed to a fou...continued

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Josiah @Josiah - about 4 years ago

NFL Power Rankings: Our preseason 1-32 poll, plus picks for who's under pressure

6:55 AM ETNFL NationESPN After the most unusual of offseasons, we're a couple of weeks away from kicking off the 2020 NFL season. That means it's time to see how the league shapes up before games get going. But that's not all we're evaluating in this ranking.This is also ...continued

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Zetta @Zetta - over 1 year ago

Football Daily | South Africa, Italy, agony and ecstasy

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Sometimes we – the MSM (Mainstream Mailouts) – get too wrapped up in tactics and politics to remember what football is generally about: agony and ecstasy. Italy and South Africa kindly reminded us of these tw…

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