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Hulda @Hulda - over 3 years ago

Ex-Jets, Robert Morris coach Walton dies at 85

10:35 PM ETAssociated Press Joe Walton, the former New York Jets coach who built Robert Morris University's football program from the ground up, has died. He was 85.Robert Morris announced in an obituary posted on its website that Walton died Sunday. No cause of death was...continued

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Oren @Oren - over 3 years ago

Sources: Bucs extend OT Smith, bring back Suh

9:21 AM ETThe Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers continued their busy offseason Wednesday, agreeing to a two-year, $31.8 million contract extension with offensive tackle Donovan Smith while finalizing a one-year, $10 million deal to bring back defensive tackle Ndamu...continued

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Immanuel @Immanuel - about 5 years ago

Lions deal Diggs to Seattle, stunning teammates

5:19 PM ETThe Detroit Lions traded starting safety Quandre Diggs and a 2021 seventh-round pick to the Seattle Seahawks for a 2020 fifth-round pick on Tuesday.Diggs had been a starter for the Lions since 2017 at slot cornerback and safety. Over the past two seasons he had ...continued

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Madalyn @Madalyn - about 3 years ago

Sources: Patriots cut Newton; Jones to start

10:14 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- In a stunning turn, the New England Patriots released veteran quarterback Cam Newton on Tuesday, turning things over to rookie Mac Jones as the starter, ESPN has confirmed.Coach Bill Belichick had said repeatedly that Newton was the team's ...continued

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Jarod @Jarod - over 5 years ago

Answering biggest NFC South questions: Is Cam healthy? Can Arians fix the Bucs?

Jun 26, 2019It might seem as though summer just got into full swing, but we are a few weeks from the start of NFL training camps and only 2 ½ months from the 2019 season.NFL Nation is setting up the biggest storylines for each division. Here's what to look for in the NFC ...continued

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Kristina @Kristina - almost 2 years ago

Mahomes: 'Didn't feel good,' but 'battled through'

1:32 AM ETKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Patrick Mahomes made a lot of plays Sunday night that helped boost the Kansas City Chiefs into Super Bowl LVII, but the one they'll be talking about the longest was a seemingly simple 5-yard scramble on his last snap of the AFC Championship G...continued

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Minnie @Minnie - 6 months ago

The Last Student Who Helped Integrate U.N.C. Has Died

Ralph Kennedy Frasier, who had been in declining health over the past months, died May 8 at age 85 in Jacksonville, Florida.

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Casper @Casper - over 4 years ago

Kap friend: 'This is what we were talking about'

7:39 PM ETENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Former Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall, a college teammate and longtime friend of Colin Kaepernick's who kneeled for "The Star-Spangled Banner'' before eight games in the 2016 season to protest excessive use of force by police and ...continued

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Alvah @Alvah - about 2 years ago

Knox: Rejoining Bills has eased healing process

5:47 PM ETAlaina GetzenbergESPN ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Preparations are in full swing for the Buffalo Bills' season opener against the Rams on Thursday night in Los Angeles. For tight end Dawson Knox, it's been a healthy outlet after his younger brother, Luke, a linebacker...continued

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Alexander @Alexander - 9 months ago

Ex-Ariz. St., ND QB Pyne to transfer to Missouri

Former Arizona State and Notre Dame quarterback Drew Pyne is transferring to Missouri, he told ESPN.

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Dayton @Dayton - about 5 years ago

Brady on Allen hit: Risks involved in running

10:10 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady expressed empathy for Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen after he was knocked out of Sunday's game after taking a big hit, saying the play is reflective of the risk-reward scenario he weighs when...continued

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Zetta @Zetta - almost 2 years ago

Seahawks WR Lockett (hand) could play vs. Jets

9:03 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN SEATTLE -- In need of an offensive boost, the Seattle Seahawks could get one this week with wide receiver Tyler Lockett making significant progress in his return from surgery to repair a broken bone in his hand.Lockett was held out of practic...continued

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Jany @Jany - over 3 years ago

Steelers cut Pro Bowl guard DeCastro, add Turner

4:23 PM ETESPN News Services The Pittsburgh Steelers announced on Thursday that they released six-time Pro Bowl guard David DeCastro.DeCastro was released with a non-football injury designation.The Steelers later agreed to terms with former Pro Bowl guard Trai Turner on a...continued

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Ariel @Ariel - over 4 years ago

NFLPA: Reid's CBA claim 'completely false'

9:46 PM ETThe NFL Players Association sent a letter to all NFL players Wednesday in response to a claim by attorneys for Eric Reid that last month's vote on the league's new CBA should be invalidated because of a change in language, saying the claim is "completely false."...continued

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George @George - almost 2 years ago

Bills' Diggs: 'Want me to be okay with losing? Nah'

8:42 PM ETAlaina GetzenbergESPN ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Stefon Diggs' frustrations with the outcome of the Bills' divisional round playoff game were visible Sunday on the sideline and afterward, and on Monday night, the star receiver shared some of his thoughts on Twitter."...continued

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Jessika @Jessika - almost 3 years ago

NFL asks Nevada court to dismiss Gruden lawsuit

11:16 PM ETESPN News Services The NFL filed a motion asking a Nevada court to dismiss former Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden's lawsuit against the league, saying accusations that the NFL leaked Gruden's emails are "baseless" and "should be dismissed for failure to stat...continued

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Alexandro @Alexandro - about 3 years ago

Shanahan on sticking with Garoppolo: I'd guess so

2:11 AM ETSANTA CLARA, Calif. -- With the San Francisco 49ers' losing streak at four, the outside calls for rookie quarterback Trey Lance to replace Jimmy Garoppolo continue to grow louder.When Lance might take over for Garoppolo remains to be seen, but Niners coach Kyle ...continued

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Cynthia @Cynthia - over 3 years ago

More Watson suits filed; 18 women defend QB

Mar 31, 2021HOUSTON -- Two more lawsuits alleging sexual assault and inappropriate behavior were filed against Deshaun Watson on Tuesday evening, including one that states the Houston Texans quarterback has "unsent" messages on Instagram and has contacted the women who ha...continued

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Marlon @Marlon - almost 3 years ago

Raiders' Hobbs arrested on a DUI hours after win

4:51 PM ETHENDERSON, Nev. -- Las Vegas Raiders rookie cornerback Nate Hobbs was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of DUI early Monday morning, hours after the team returned from a last-second victory at the Indianapolis Colts that kept its playoff hopes alive.The arrest of...continued

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Jessika @Jessika - over 2 years ago

Chiefs' Bieniemy on HC job: 'I've got to go get it'

4:06 PM ETKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Eric Bieniemy acknowledged his disappointment over failing to get an NFL head-coaching job despite multiple interviews in recent seasons."In reality it's tough,'' said Bieniemy, the offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs since 2018....continued

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Manley @Manley - over 4 years ago

Big Ben: Throwing without pain; 'I feel younger'

10:24 AM ETPITTSBURGH -- Six months removed from elbow surgery on his throwing arm, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said he has no doubts that he'll be able to come back and play well this season.In an interview with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Roethli...continued

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Delia @Delia - almost 4 years ago

Sources: Teams start to talk to Lions on Stafford

5:00 PM ETNFL teams have started reaching out to the Detroit Lions to gauge what it would take to trade for quarterback Matthew Stafford, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Tuesday.This had been the expectation after Saturday, when the Lions and Stafford mutually agreed...continued

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Alexander @Alexander - about 5 years ago

Brady all-in on Pats' signing of Brown, Kraft says

9:18 PM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is "a million percent in" on the team's signing of Antonio Brown, owner Robert Kraft told NBC on Sunday night.Furthermore, agent Drew Rosenhaus told NBC at Sunday night's game that Brady has offered...continued

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Monserrat @Monserrat - over 4 years ago

Broncos' Fangio: 'I don't see racism at all in NFL'

8:57 PM ETENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Denver Broncos coach Vic Fangio called George Floyd's death while in police custody a "societal issue that we all have to join in to correct," but he said he doesn't see discrimination or racism as problems overall in the NFL."I think our pro...continued

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George @George - almost 3 years ago

Source: Vikings hiring Adofo-Mensah to be GM

10:32 AM ETEAGAN, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings are hiring Cleveland Browns vice president of football operations Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as their new general manager, a source tells ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.Schefter reports that Adofo-Mensah gets a four-year deal to re...continued

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