American Football
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Erik
@Erik -
almost 2 years ago
'It was like love at first sight': Six stories that explain Lions coach Dan Campbell
6:00 AM ETEric WoodyardESPN ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- A familiar face was reintroduced to the Detroit sports community Jan. 21, 2021.And he could hardly contain his excitement.On this rare occasion, Dan Campbell eschewed any team-issued gear for a dark suit while addressing re...continued
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Erik
@Erik -
almost 4 years ago
NFL Week 11 takeaways: Hill's big debut, Henry's game winner and Burrow's injury
5:50 PM ETNFL NationESPN Week 11 in the NFL featured starting quarterback debuts for New Orleans' Taysom Hill and Carolina's P.J. Walker, an injury to April's No. 1 draft pick for Cincinnati and an overtime win for the Titans.Hill's Saints won a divisional game against th...continued
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Elvie
@Elvie -
almost 2 years ago
What to know for the NFL's wild-card games: Score picks, bold predictions, key matchups for all...
7:00 AM ETESPN staffThe NFL playoffs' wild-card round schedule for the 2022 season is stacked with great matchups, and we got you covered with what you need to know heading into the weekend. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the biggest keys to every game and a bold predi...continued
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Jarod
@Jarod -
over 4 years ago
Diary of 49ers' Ben Garland: Learning my limits on Kilimanjaro
7:00 AM ETStanding atop Mount Kilimanjaro, looking 19,341 feet down at the world below, San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman Ben Garland had just made history.Garland had become the first active NFL player and military reservist (Colorado Air National Guard) to reach Afr...continued
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Felicita
@Felicita -
almost 2 years ago
A wolf suit, big bets and an alleged robbery: The mystery of a Chiefs superfan
8:01 AM ETElizabeth MerrillCloseElizabeth MerrillESPN Senior WriterElizabeth Merrill is a senior writer for ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine. She previously wrote for The Kansas City Star and The Omaha World-Herald.David PurdumCloseDavid PurdumESPN Staff Writer Joined ESPN ...continued
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Emmie
@Emmie -
over 2 years ago
NFL experts debate free agency: Most head-scratching signings, plus our favorite deals
6:45 AM ETNFL expertsThe 2022 NFL free agency deals are just now starting to slow down, but a handful of the top names are still on the market. Numerous playmakers and impact talents have agreed to terms for 2022 and beyond, and we've seen some wild movement on the trade ...continued
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Elliott
@Elliott -
about 1 month ago
Power Rankings: How did the top 25 look in Week 7?
Our college football experts break down how each top 25 team performed in Week 7.
20 minutes read
Priscilla
@Priscilla -
almost 4 years ago
2020 NFL season in review: How the season finished, what's next for eliminated playoff teams
10:05 PM ETNFL NationESPN The divisional round of the 2020 NFL playoffs wrapped up on Sunday, ending the NFL season for two more teams.The New Orleans Saints closed out their season after a 30-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They join the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore ...continued
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Eleanora
@Eleanora -
over 3 years ago
The NFL's most vulnerable spots: Barnwell picks 16 teams that could have depth issues
7:05 AM ETThe ultimate examples of how the "next man up" can make or break an NFL team are two recent Super Bowls. Last season, we saw the Chiefs lose various starting offensive linemen throughout the season, but when Eric Fisher tore his Achilles in the AFC Championship ...continued
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Hannah
@Hannah -
over 2 years ago
Which NFL teams added new No. 1 wideouts this offseason? Why 12 moves could work out -- or fail
6:29 AM ETNFL NationESPN ESPN polled over 50 league executives, coaches, scouts and players in order to rank the top 10 at each position, and of the top five wide receivers, two will be wearing new uniforms this season, including No. 1 Davante Adams, who's now a member of...continued
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Colin
@Colin -
almost 3 years ago
NFL offseason preview: Key questions, possible cuts and an early draft look for all 32 teams
6:45 AM ETNFL NationESPN The NFL is less than a month away from kicking off the 2022 league year and free agency on March 16. Free agency typically sets the tone for the rest of the offseason. Which teams will be aggressive in signing, or re-signing, top players on the ma...continued
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Garnet
@Garnet -
about 3 years ago
Barnwell: How Jon Gruden's roster-building left the Raiders in terrible shape, and what's next
6:50 AM ETAs you've surely heard by now, the Las Vegas Raiders and Jon Gruden parted ways on Monday. It goes without saying that the emails uncovered as part of the NFL's investigation into Daniel Snyder and the Washington Football Team were abhorrent and unbecoming of a ...continued
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Rowan
@Rowan -
28 days ago
Boise State's Ashton Jeanty has turned the ground game into a blockbuster
Ashton Jeanty is dominating college football and on track to have a record-breaking season as a running back.
18 minutes read
Pablo
@Pablo -
about 5 years ago
NFL Week 1: Suspended players for opener (and beyond)
7:44 AM ETNFL NationESPN The NFL season will start a bit later for many players across the league. Here's a look at who is suspended for Week 1 (and beyond for some) and how that player's absence might affect his team.Eight-time Pro Bowler Patrick Peterson will return to ...continued
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Abbie
@Abbie -
over 2 years ago
Fantasy football mock draft: 12-team, non-PPR
Aug 5, 2022ESPN FantasyOur ESPN Fantasy staff got together for the fourth mock draft of the year, this time using a 12-team, non PPR format.Pay close attention to some of the top storylines to come out of this practice draft. How long could fantasy managers wait to get a ...continued
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Kari
@Kari -
about 2 months ago
He was the most famous strength coach in college football. Now, Scott Cochran opens up about his ...
Scott Cochran was a rising star coach at Alabama and then Georgia while hiding what he calls an addiction to painkillers. He is now sober and is out of coaching, trying to help others going through similar struggles.
18 minutes read
Elaina
@Elaina -
over 4 years ago
Tom Brady catching Patrick Mahomes? Our lineup of NFL stars drafted by MLB
6:56 AM ETThe past two quarterbacks to win a Super Bowl -- Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes -- could have been pro baseball players.Before Brady won six rings, he was chosen in the 18th round of the 1995 draft by the Montreal Expos. "He was a left-handed-hitting catcher with...continued
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Cynthia
@Cynthia -
almost 5 years ago
Drew Bledsoe, 'wine guy': Inside the former Pat's life after football
8:00 AM ETBruce SchoenfeldNOTE: This story originally ran on on Jan. 25. For more on Drew Bledsoe's life after football, watch the full feature, reported by Jeremy Schaap and produced by Max Brodsky, Sunday night on E:60 at 9 ET on ESPN.DREW BLEDSOE PULLS a sip of red win...continued
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Ariel
@Ariel -
almost 3 years ago
Current NFL playoff picture: 49ers and Colts rise, plus clinching scenarios on deck
11:35 PM ETHow unsettled is the NFL playoff race? With one game remaining in Week 14, not a single team has qualified for the postseason. That could all change Monday night, when the Cardinals host the Rams. The Cardinals will clinch a playoff berth with a win. A loss, on...continued
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Bart
@Bart -
7 months ago
Patrick Mahomes Is Already Thinking About His Next Super Bowl Win
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes on his Super Bowl wins, his place in the GOAT conversation, and the Taylor Swift effect.
19 minutes read
Oren
@Oren -
over 4 years ago
NFL franchise tag candidates and predictions: 21 teams that could use it
6:45 AM ETNFL NationESPN Before NFL free agency, there's some business that each of the 32 teams must address: whether they will place a franchise tag on veteran players to keep them off the open market.The franchise tag is a labor designation that restricts a player's po...continued
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Elliott
@Elliott -
about 2 years ago
Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: All you need to know to win in Week 2
6:23 AM ETAJ MassESPN Staff Writer CloseFantasy football, baseball and college basketball contributor.Author of book, "Yes, It's Hot in Here."So much changes from week to week around the NFL, and we're here to make sure you're on top of it all heading into Week 2 of the 2...continued
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Allene
@Allene -
almost 4 years ago
NFL playoffs wild-card round guide: Picks, bold predictions and more for every game
7:15 AM ETESPN staffThe opening weekend of the NFL playoffs has arrived, with six games on the wild-card round slate. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the keys to every game, a bold prediction for each matchup and final score picks.Additionally, ESPN Stats & Informat...continued
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Maida
@Maida -
about 1 year ago
The Unwavering Confidence of Deion Sanders
Coach Prime has flipped Colorado's fortunes and become the most talked about man in sports.
18 minutes read
Colin
@Colin -
over 2 years ago
NFL 53-man roster projections: Predicting regular-season moves for all 32 teams
7:00 AM ETNFL NationESPN The 2022 NFL season kicks off Thursday, Sept. 8, when the defending Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams host the Buffalo Bills (8:20 p.m., NBC). Teams finished mandatory minicamps last week and will open training camps at the end of July.Like las...continued
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