American Football
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Jimmy
@Jimmy -
almost 4 years ago
Saints' Fontenot named Falcons general manager
9:19 AM ETThe Atlanta Falcons have hired Terry Fontenot as their general manager, pairing him with recently hired coach Arthur Smith to try to return the franchise to the playoffs.The 40-year-old Fontenot becomes the Falcons' first Black general manager. Under the NFL's n...continued
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Rose
@Rose -
about 3 years ago
QB Brady: Thumb 'sore,' but 'should be fine'
2:42 PM ETTAMPA, Fla. -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady said he believes he escaped serious injury to the thumb of his right, throwing hand in Sunday's 45-17 win over the Miami Dolphins and doesn't foresee any issues beyond soreness as he prepares for Thursday...continued
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Marie
@Marie -
about 3 years ago
Sources: OBJ wants to join postseason contender
4:57 AM ETThe NFL and the NFL Players Association have approved the restructured contract of Odell Beckham Jr. that will allow the star wide receiver to go on waivers Monday and be claimed by 4 p.m. ET the next day, sources told ESPN.But Beckham does not want to go to jus...continued
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Rex
@Rex -
over 5 years ago
NFL preseason Week 2 takeaways: Titans QB Marcus Mariota makes strong statement
Aug 15, 2019To say it's a big season for Marcus Mariota is an understatement.The Tennessee Titans quarterback is unsigned beyond this season, and the team added former Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill to push him. In three series Saturday night against the Patriots, Mariota wen...continued
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Marjory
@Marjory -
almost 3 years ago
Texans GM: Flores' suit didn't affect HC decision
3:56 PM ETHOUSTON -- During Lovie Smith's introductory news conference as the Houston Texans' new head coach, general manager Nick Caserio said the lawsuit by Brian Flores had no effect on the team's search."There were conversations with Brian after [the lawsuit] took pla...continued
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Nestor
@Nestor -
over 2 years ago
Report: Haskins legally drunk at time of death
4:11 PM ETDwayne Haskins was legally drunk when he was struck by a dump truck on I-595 in Florida and killed on April 9, according to a toxicology report released by the office of the Broward County Medical Examiner on Monday.According to the toxicology report, two separa...continued
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Nelson
@Nelson -
over 2 years ago
Lamar to halt contract talks once season starts
2:12 PM ETOWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will stop contract negotiations when the regular season starts.After Saturday's practice, Jackson confirmed for the first time that he will cut off talks by Week 1 of the regular season, which is fo...continued
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Arvid
@Arvid -
over 3 years ago
Sources: Falcons likely to trade Jones to Titans
11:42 AM ETDianna RussiniESPN The Atlanta Falcons are expected to trade wide receiver Julio Jones to the Tennessee Titans, barring any setbacks, in the next 24 to 48 hours, according to sources.The two sides still are finalizing compensation but, as one source said, "I fe...continued
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Alexie
@Alexie -
over 2 years ago
Jets coach on Week 1: If Wilson ready, he'll play
3:08 PM ETFLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Even though all signs point to Joe Flacco as the New York Jets' season-opening quarterback, coach Robert Saleh refused to rule out Zach Wilson, who underwent arthroscopic knee surgery Tuesday in Los Angeles."I don't know if I have an opinio...continued
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Nelson
@Nelson -
over 4 years ago
Baker turns himself in to jail; Dunbar undecided
10:44 AM ETNew York Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker has turned himself in to the Broward County Jail on Saturday for four counts of armed robbery with a firearm and four counts of aggravated assault with a firearm, according to his lawyer, Bradford Cohen.Cohen confirmed t...continued
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Ryleigh
@Ryleigh -
about 2 years ago
'Tremendous loss': Pack LB Gary out for season
5:05 PM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Packers already know they lost one starter for the rest of the season and are worried about the possibility of losing another.That was just part of the fallout from Sunday's 15-9 loss at the Detroit Lions in which nine players were injured...continued
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Maureen
@Maureen -
almost 5 years ago
Ex-Jet DE Gastineau wants NFL sack record back
5:26 PM ETAfter 18 years of suppressing his true feelings, former New York Jets star pass-rusher Mark Gastineau has decided to go public with his belief that the NFL single-season sack record should belong to him, not Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Strahan."It's my re...continued
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Zetta
@Zetta -
almost 3 years ago
Feeling 22: 'Elder statesman' Kelce powers Chiefs
2:40 AM ETINGLEWOOD, Calif. -- As one of the elder statesmen of the Kansas City Chiefs, tight end Travis Kelce sometimes hears from coach Andy Reid and his teammates about his advanced age of 32."Coach Reid always reminds me when I'm feeling a little sore,'' Kelce said Th...continued
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Kristina
@Kristina -
over 4 years ago
Harrison: Tomlin gave me envelope for illegal hit
6:22 PM ETFormer Pittsburgh Steelers star James Harrison said coach Mike Tomlin gave him an envelope after the linebacker's devastating hit on Cleveland Browns wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi in 2010."The G-est thing Mike Tomlin ever did, he handed me an envelope after th...continued
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Alexzander
@Alexzander -
over 3 years ago
Sources: Ravens add Watkins as WR hunt ends
7:04 PM ETSammy Watkins agreed to a one-year, $6 million deal with the Baltimore Ravens on Friday, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The deal includes $5 million guaranteed, the sources said.The addition of Watkins ended the Ravens' difficult pursuit of an experienced wid...continued
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Dayton
@Dayton -
over 4 years ago
Colts' Leonard addresses altercation at Chipotle
1:21 PM ETIndianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard said it was "scary" to hear that police could get involved during a dispute that led to him being kicked out of a Chipotle restaurant this week."When you think about being a Black male now in America, and to hear that...continued
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Americo
@Americo -
over 4 years ago
Trump tweet: Goodell OK with players kneeling?
1:12 AM ETIn response to commissioner Roger Goodell's video last week in which he said the NFL erred in how it dealt with player protests of police brutality and systemic racism, President Donald Trump tweeted late Sunday night, reopening the national anthem debate with t...continued
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Hank
@Hank -
about 3 years ago
Tomlin rips 4th-quarter review in Steelers' OT win
2:10 AM ETPITTSBURGH -- After winning Sunday night's game against the Seattle Seahawks 23-20 in overtime, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin was still incensed about a call in the final seconds of regulation.With time running out and the Seahawks driving for a game-tyi...continued
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Rowan
@Rowan -
about 5 years ago
Steelers' Conner (shoulder) doubtful Sunday
3:07 PM ETPITTSBURGH - Coming off his best rushing performance of the season, Steelers running back James Conner is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts.Conner, who sustained a shoulder injury to his AC joint in the final minutes of Monday's victory o...continued
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Devin
@Devin -
over 5 years ago
Pats' Roberts wants police harassment inquiry
10:40 AM ETESPN News Services New England Patriots linebacker Elandon Roberts wants a further investigation into a March incident in which he says he was harassed by police outside his home in Texas' Fort Bend County.Roberts' attorney, Jennine Hovell-Cox, told USA Today S...continued
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Anderson
@Anderson -
about 5 years ago
Injury-plagued Packers sign veteran WR Grant
5:53 PM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- With injuries piling up at receiver and production waning at tight end, the Green Bay Packers on Wednesday signed veteran wideout Ryan Grant and used of one of their injured reserve/designated to return spots on rookie tight end Jace Sternberg...continued
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Adelia
@Adelia -
about 5 years ago
Saints suffer another officiating error vs. Rams
6:45 PM ETLOS ANGELES -- Believe it or not, the New Orleans Saints were victims of yet another officiating error in their Week 2 rematch against the Los Angeles Rams. Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan appeared to return a fumble 87 yards for a touchdown late in the seco...continued
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Bobby
@Bobby -
about 5 years ago
Trent Williams (helmet discomfort) fails physical
5:51 PM ETASHBURN, Va. -- Washington Redskins tackle Trent Williams failed his physical Wednesday, casting more doubt on his immediate playing future.Williams, who ended his holdout Tuesday, did not pass his physical because there was discomfort when he put on his helmet....continued
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Josiah
@Josiah -
over 4 years ago
WR Lee becomes 7th Patriots player to opt out
9:37 AM ETWide receiver Marqise Lee said Saturday that he has decided to opt out of the 2020 season, becoming the seventh New England Patriots player to do so. No NFL team has had more players opt out of the season.Lee, 28, became a first-time father in February, and said...continued
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Alan
@Alan -
almost 3 years ago
Vermeil, Boselli, Seymour headline '22 HOF class
10:14 PM ETThe Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2022 is unique and a bit uncharacteristic.For the first time since 2012, a first-time eligible finalist was not selected for enshrinement, four of the five modern-era enshrinees are on the defensive side of the ball and ...continued
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