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Mariano @Mariano - almost 3 years ago
Panthers bench Cam in blowout loss to Dolphins
3:52 PM ETMIAMI -- Cam Newton's storybook beginning to his second stint with the Panthers came to a crashing halt Sunday when he was benched in the fourth quarter of Carolina's 33-10 loss to the Miami Dolphins.Newton was replaced by P.J. Walker with just over 10 minutes r...continued
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Elliott @Elliott - almost 3 years ago
No NFL inquiry into Cowboys cheerleaders claims
2:47 PM ETThe NFL will not be opening an investigation into the events surrounding the Dallas Cowboys' $2.4 million confidential settlement with four members of their cheerleading squad who accused a now-former team executive of voyeurism in their locker room in 2015, a l...continued
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Kristina @Kristina - about 4 years ago
Source: Pack's Bakhtiari signs record contract
4:47 PM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- David Bakhtiari tweeted an emoji late Saturday night on the eve of the Green Bay Packers' game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Only a select few knew why he was so happy.The All-Pro wasn't just making his return from broken ribs, he was doin...continued
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Jaydon @Jaydon - almost 4 years ago
Jaguars QB Glennon to make 1st start since '17
9:18 AM ETJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jaguars are making a quarterback change in the midst of a franchise-record-tying nine-game losing streak, as coach Doug Marrone is going with Mike Glennon over rookie Jake Luton and second-year player Gardner Minshew against the Clevela...continued
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Cameron @Cameron - over 2 years ago
Bengals give ex-Cowboys OL Collins 3-year deal
5:04 PM ETCINCINNATI -- The text message that flashed across La'el Collins' phone on Sunday was the question Cincinnati Bengals fans kept asking throughout the weekend. And it was from the most prominent person in the city."Deal done?" Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow asked...continued
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Alexzander @Alexzander - over 3 years ago
'Trader Dave': Giants GM bucks trend with deals
12:10 AM ETNew York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman has a new nickname as a result of his actions over the first two days of the NFL draft.The Giants' trading down from each of their first two selections this year -- the first time in his career as a GM that Gettlem...continued
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Bobby @Bobby - over 3 years ago
Sources: Pats trade for Brown, won't tag Thuney
6:38 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots will be acquiring offensive tackle Trent Brown from the Las Vegas Raiders in a trade after agreeing to a restructured one-year contract worth up to $11 million with him, sources tell ESPN's Field Yates.A swap of late...continued
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Josiah @Josiah - over 2 years ago
Condoleezza Rice joins Broncos ownership group
Jul 11, 2022ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has joined the incoming ownership group for the Denver Broncos.Rice, who has also served as the national security adviser as well as provost of Stanford University, lived in Denver during her ...continued
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Maureen @Maureen - over 4 years ago
Sources: Hightower, Chung add to Pats' opt-outs
7:45 AM ETNew England Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower and safety Patrick Chung are among the starters opting out of the 2020 season, league sources told ESPN on Tuesday.‬Running back Brandon Bolden also is planning to opt out of the season, a source told ESPN. Starti...continued
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Minnie @Minnie - almost 4 years ago
Last-play MNF safety swings millions at books
12:29 PM ETOne bettor's bad beat is another's fortunate win. The last play of the Monday night thriller between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns produced both.A desperation, multi-lateral play by the Browns as time expired resulted in a safety for the Ravens that...continued
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Colin @Colin - about 5 years ago
Murray enjoys big passing day, seals win with run
7:31 PM ETGLENDALE, Ariz. -- Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Kyler Murray took it upon himself to secure Sunday's win over the Atlanta Falcons.He raced 5 yards on third-and-5 to a game-clinching first down with 1:45 left in the fourth quarter, as he barely got past t...continued
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Nestor @Nestor - almost 2 years ago
Mayfield caps Rams debut with 98-yard GW drive
11:26 PM ETINGLEWOOD, Calif. -- Not long after Baker Mayfield led the Los Angeles Rams to a 17-16 comeback victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night, coach Sean McVay stood at the podium and laughed."Just like we drew it up," McVay said.The Rams snapped their s...continued
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Ismael @Ismael - over 2 years ago
Kerrigan's retirement an end of era in Washington
1:03 PM ETASHBURN, Va. -- Ryan Kerrigan prided himself on taking a consistent approach that yielded equally consistent results. But when his left knee prevented him from doing so, he decided the best result was retirement.Kerrigan announced his retirement Friday, ending h...continued
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Immanuel @Immanuel - almost 2 years ago
Rodgers open to reworking deal if he plays in '23
4:01 PM ETAaron Rodgers has not made any decision about whether he intends to continue his NFL career in 2023 -- let alone with what team that would be -- but he said he understands the business aspect of it.Because of that, he said Tuesday on "The Pat McAfee Show" he kno...continued
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Hank @Hank - over 4 years ago
Steelers' Banner: 'Let's all uplift each other'
10:54 PM ETPittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Zach Banner couldn't sleep Wednesday morning.He'd seen the anti-Semitic messages Philadelphia Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson posted to social media. Banner wanted to send a message to his own Black community, to the Jewish ...continued
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Rahsaan @Rahsaan - about 5 years ago
Sources: Pats make trades with Broncos, Bills
Aug 30, 2019FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots have traded cornerback Duke Dawson to the Denver Broncos, sources confirmed to ESPN.The Broncos will get Dawson and the Patriots' seventh-round pick in 2020. In return, the Patriots will get Denver's sixth-round pi...continued
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Hulda @Hulda - over 2 years ago
Source: Metcalf lands extension with Seahawks
7:05 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN RENTON, Wash. -- The Seattle Seahawks and star wide receiver DK Metcalf have agreed to a three-year, $72 million extension that includes $58.2 million in guarantees, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday.The guaranteed total includes...continued
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Casper @Casper - over 2 years ago
Snyder again declines to testify in House probe
Jun 20, 2022Tisha ThompsonThe attorney for Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder reiterated Monday that Snyder would not testify before Congress on June 22, despite a request from the committee to reconsider.Karen Patton Seymour declined the initial invitation from th...continued
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Cynthia @Cynthia - about 2 years ago
'Not the Same Old Jets': NY 6-3 after win vs. Bills
7:27 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The New York Jets overcame a slow start, a double-digit deficit and a bizarre sky cam delay to deliver their biggest win in seven years: a 20-17 upset of the Buffalo Bills on Sunday at MetLife Stadium.The Jets continued their improbable ...continued
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Torey @Torey - over 4 years ago
Grading the Jamal Adams trade: Are the Seahawks really Super Bowl contenders?
12:25 AM ETFor the fourth time in three years, an NFL team hoping to make a leap to the next level has traded away two first-round picks to acquire a young superstar. In some ways, the Seahawks' unexpected decision to trade three picks and safety Bradley McDougald to the ...continued
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Hank @Hank - about 2 years ago
NFL Power Rankings: There's a new No. 1, plus we picked non-QB MVPs for every team
6:40 AM ETNFL Nation reportersWelcome to Week 10 of the NFL regular season. It's officially the middle of the campaign, so let's check out how every team is doing -- good or bad.Our power panel -- a group of more than 80 writers, editors and TV personalities -- evaluated ...continued
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Wilmer @Wilmer - about 5 years ago
Barnwell: This Patriots defense is the best in NFL history. Can it really keep it up?
8:50 AM ETThe 2019 New England Patriots defense just completed one of the most shocking half-seasons of football most of us have seen in our lifetimes. You might think that's hyperbole. I disagree. After dominating opposing offenses across the first seven weeks of the sea...continued
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Angus @Angus - over 4 years ago
Packers hope 'massive' RB leads to leg up on foes
4:46 PM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- There hasn't been this much buzz over how a Green Bay Packers rookie running back looked in training camp since the unflattering photos of Eddie Lacy made the rounds in the summer of 2013This time, it's a much different feeling with the muscle...continued
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Arvid @Arvid - almost 2 years ago
Cincy's Ossai on critical penalty: 'Gotta do better'
1:07 AM ETKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Cincinnati Bengals players and coaches gave defensive end Joseph Ossai words of solace and comfort following a penalty that led to the Kansas City Chiefs' game-winning field goal in the AFC Championship Game.But in the moments after Sunday's ...continued
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Erik @Erik - about 5 years ago
OBJ, Mayfield frustrated over failing to connect
3:52 PM ETBEREA, Ohio -- Odell Beckham Jr. and Baker Mayfield expressed frustration at their inability to connect for more completions as the Cleveland Browns have sputtered to a 2-3 start.Beckham has been limited to four catches for 47 yards over the past two games. That...continued
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