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Elian @Elian - about 3 years ago

WR Ridley 'to step away' for his mental health

Oct 31, 2021ATLANTA -- Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley announced Sunday he has to "step away from football at this time" to focus on his mental health.Ridley missed his second game of the season Sunday to deal with a personal matter after also not traveling to London ...continued

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Alexandro @Alexandro - over 5 years ago

Falcons, LB Jones reach $57M deal through '23

9:12 AM ETThe Atlanta Falcons have reached a four-year, $57 million extension with star linebacker Deion Jones through the 2023 season, agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday.The length of the deal was announced by the team. Rosenhaus told ESPN that t...continued

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Alan @Alan - about 2 years ago

Raiders waive OL Leatherwood, trade CB Mullen

3:50 PM ETHENDERSON, Nev. -- The Las Vegas Raiders waived 2021 first-round draft pick Alex Leatherwood on Tuesday.Also on Tuesday, the Raiders traded 2019 second-round pick Trayvon Mullen to the Arizona Cardinals. Las Vegas gets a 2023 conditional seventh-round pick that ...continued

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Zackery @Zackery - about 3 years ago

Cowboys starting RT Collins suspended 5 games

4:38 PM ETFRISCO, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys starting right tackle La'el Collins has been suspended five games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy, the league announced Friday.Collins' exact infraction is not clear, but sources said he did not fail any tests. Nowh...continued

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Kraig @Kraig - over 3 years ago

Bills GM confident of Allen deal, but 'no rush'

5:38 PM ETMarcel Louis-JacquesESPN BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane isn't rushing to get a deal done with quarterback Josh Allen -- although he said he's confident a deal will eventually get done.Speaking with reporters Tuesday, Beane said he h...continued

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Cyril @Cyril - about 5 years ago

Brady upset Netflix cameo seen as shot at Kraft

3:36 PM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady explained his cameo appearance in the new Netflix comedy series "Living With Yourself," expressing disgust Saturday with those who thought he was taking a shot at owner Robert Kraft.The show stars a...continued

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Kraig @Kraig - over 4 years ago

Texans' O'Brien on trade: Hopkins wanted raise

6:29 PM ETHOUSTON -- In his first public comments since trading DeAndre Hopkins, Houston Texans head coach and general manager Bill O'Brien cited the wide receiver's desire for "a raise" as one of the reasons for his trade to the Arizona Cardinals.Last month, Houston trad...continued

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Abbie @Abbie - over 2 years ago

Cards CB Gladney dies in car accident at age 25

2:41 PM ETArizona Cardinals cornerback Jeff Gladney was killed in a car accident early Monday morning, his agent, Brian Overstreet, confirmed to ESPN.The Cardinals released a statement Monday afternoon, also confirming Gladney's death."We are devastated to learn of Jeff G...continued

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Felicita @Felicita - over 4 years ago

Sources: Jets signing QB Flacco to one-year deal

3:59 PM ETThe New York Jets filled their need for an experienced backup quarterback, agreeing to terms with former Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco on a one-year contract, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Flacco, who was released by the Denver Broncos in March after one season,...continued

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Hannah @Hannah - about 4 years ago

Falcons' drones will clean stadium after games

9:59 AM ETThe Atlanta Falcons' home, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, is believed to be the first professional sports venue to implement drones to clean the stadium, but they're not the only ones using new technology.Beginning after the team's Oct. 11 game against the Carolina Pant...continued

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Nelson @Nelson - almost 3 years ago

Jerry: Must fix problems during season, not after

2:22 PM ETFRISCO, Texas -- Asked if he has made a decision on Mike McCarthy's future as Dallas Cowboys head coach, owner and general manager Jerry Jones deferred while speaking to 105.3 The Fan in Dallas on Friday."I'm not going to get into any conversations that I've had...continued

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Felicita @Felicita - about 5 years ago

Lynn: Gordon will be 'No. 1 guy' when he's ready

7:43 PM ETCOSTA MESA, Calif. -- Los Angeles Chargers coach Anthony Lynn told reporters on Thursday that once Melvin Gordon is up to speed, he will be the team's starter moving forward."He was our starter for a reason," Lynn said. "I like the way Austin [Ekeler] and JJ [Ju...continued

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Nestor @Nestor - over 5 years ago

Tom Brady over Joe Montana? Choosing the NFL's greatest ever at each position

8:00 AM ETAs the NFL's 100th season is set to begin, we start the ultimate debate: Who would be a part of the all-time best starting lineup? That means a player for every position on the field and special teams.Sounds simple enough, right?Or nearly impossible.To put the t...continued

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Webster @Webster - almost 3 years ago

Chiefs, Rams open as favorites for title games

11:03 PM ETThe Kansas City Chiefs opened as touchdown favorites over the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship Game, after a wild playoff weekend filled with dramatic upsets.The Chiefs outlasted the Buffalo Bills in a back-and-forth thriller Sunday night to earn a sp...continued

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Maida @Maida - over 4 years ago

Mayfield: 'Lost myself' in Browns' chaos in 2019

1:48 PM ETBrowns quarterback Baker Mayfield said Friday that he's in a better state both physically and mentally, and he admitted to losing his way and doubting himself last year amid the chaos in Cleveland."Having success all through high school and college and having th...continued

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Teagan @Teagan - almost 3 years ago

Inside the dysfunctional decade of New York Jets and Giants football: What went wrong, what's next?

7:15 AM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- It was such a big game that Tony Soprano had to be there. He was seated at the 50-yard line, front row, up close and vocal.On Christmas Eve 2011, the New York Giants and New York Jets met in their quadrennial state championship at MetLif...continued

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Zackery @Zackery - almost 2 years ago

'He's a good quarterback': Rams' Mayfield shines

9:38 PM ETINGLEWOOD, Calif. -- After Baker Mayfield's best performance in his short tenure with the Los Angeles Rams, coach Sean McVay was asked whether the quarterback has been as good as or better than his expectations since Mayfield joined the team on Dec. 6."I think p...continued

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Juliet @Juliet - about 3 years ago

NFL on taunting: 'Turn away,' don't risk penalty

6:35 PM ETThe NFL sent a memo to clubs this week reaffirming its crackdown on taunting and insisting that it will continue until players change their behavior.The impact of the NFL's points of emphasis typically fade over the course of the season as players adjust and lea...continued

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Abbie @Abbie - over 4 years ago

NFL lays out protocols to reopen team facilities

8:31 PM ETThe NFL laid out protocols Wednesday for the gradual reopening of team facilities, a process that would begin with select staff members and eventually expand to include players, according to a memo commissioner Roger Goodell sent to all 32 teams that was obtaine...continued

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Izaiah @Izaiah - almost 4 years ago

Wheeler ex-girlfriend addresses alleged assault

12:28 PM ETAlleah Taylor, the ex-girlfriend of Chad Wheeler, said she's unsure whether the alleged assault by the former Seattle Seahawks offensive lineman was related to his mental health.Wheeler, who has bipolar disorder, pleaded not guilty last week to criminal charges...continued

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Leda @Leda - about 3 years ago

Survey: 36% more adults expected to bet on NFL

10:45 AM ETWhat could be the most-heavily-bet NFL season ever kicks off this week with legal sportsbooks operating in approximately half the states in the United States.According to survey results released Tuesday by the American Gaming Association, 45.2 million Americans...continued

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Mariano @Mariano - about 2 years ago

Jets' Mims airs frustrations as trade talks fizzle

6:44 PM ETFLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets wide receiver Denzel Mims, who requested a trade last week because he's unhappy in a backup role, aired his frustration Wednesday after making the 53-man roster.Mims, a 2020 second-round pick, believes he has shown his ability...continued

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Maida @Maida - almost 3 years ago

Source: Cowboys' McCarthy told he will return

6:12 PM ETDallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy has been told that he will return in 2022, a source confirmed to ESPN's Ed Werder on Thursday.Cowboys owner/general manager Jerry Jones has so far declined to commit to McCarthy's return publicly after Dallas' playoff exit...continued

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Hannah @Hannah - 3 months ago

Rodman, Smith, Swanson among Ballon d'Or noms

Five United States women's national team players are nominated for the 2024 Women's Ballon d'Or, an annual award presented by France Football magazine.

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Iva @Iva - over 4 years ago

Edelman invites D. Jackson to Holocaust museum

Jul 9, 2020New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman, who is Jewish, has invited Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., after Jackson's anti-Semitic social media posts."I have seen DeSea...continued

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