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Nelson @Nelson - over 4 years ago
Gurley passes physical for Falcons, source says
9:19 AM ETNew Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley, who agreed to a one-year, $5.5 million deal more than two months ago, passed his physical Monday in Atlanta, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Although new players such as Gurley are prohibited from being at the tea...continued
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Torey @Torey - about 5 years ago
Panthers' Reid on playing 49ers: I don't forget
3:14 PM ETCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers strong safety Eric Reid wouldn't use the words "revenge" or "bitter" to describe his feelings about Sunday's game against unbeaten San Francisco."I just don't forget," Reid said Wednesday about facing his former team as the P...continued
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Kari @Kari - almost 5 years ago
Source: Dunbar asks Redskins to trade or cut him
7:31 PM ETASHBURN, Va. -- Washington Redskins starting cornerback Quinton Dunbar, dissatisfied with his contract, has requested to be traded or released, a source told ESPN Monday night.Dunbar, 27, has one year left on his contract, with a base salary of $3.25 million -- ...continued
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Felicita @Felicita - about 3 years ago
Source: Packers' Rodgers tests positive for COVID
10:59 AM ETGreen Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not play against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, a source confirmed to ESPN.Jordan Love would be in line to make his first career start against Kansas City in Rodgers' absen...continued
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Jaydon @Jaydon - over 2 years ago
McVay announces he signed extension with Rams
6:18 PM ETIRVINE, Calif. -- Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said Tuesday that he signed a contract extension during the offseason, but the team was waiting to announce it until general manager Les Snead signed an extension as well, which hasn't happened yet.During ...continued
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Wilmer @Wilmer - about 3 years ago
Meyer: 'No chance' I'd leave Jaguars for USC job
12:12 PM ETJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Scratch Urban Meyer off the list of candidates for the USC football job.The Jacksonville Jaguars coach said Wednesday that there was "no chance" he'd leave the NFL for that job, which came open when USC fired coach Clay Helton on Monday."I...continued
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Kristina @Kristina - over 5 years ago
Chris Long, MLS' Fire win Humanitarian awards
8:41 AM ETESPN News Services Retired NFL player Chris Long and Major League Soccer's Chicago Fire have been honored at the fifth Sports Humanitarian Awards.Long, whose retirement from football in May ended an 11-year NFL playing career that included winning two Super Bowl...continued
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Eleanora @Eleanora - 4 months ago
Video: Jason Kelce Wins American Century Golf Long Drive Contest; Travis Won in 2022
Jason Kelce showed off his golf skills in the Long Drive competition as part of the 2024 American Century Championship on Thursday. The former Philadelphia…
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Zetta @Zetta - over 4 years ago
NFLPA prez at odds with league over virus plan
10:19 AM ETNFL Players Association president JC Tretter escalated a disagreement Tuesday with the NFL over the terms of training camp and the preseason amid the coronavirus pandemic, writing in a blog post that the league "is unwilling to prioritize player safety and beli...continued
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Myles @Myles - about 3 years ago
Gronk clears the air on his film-watching habits
3:31 PM ETTAMPA, Fla. -- After jokingly telling Peyton and Eli Manning on their ESPN Monday Night Football MegaCast that he "doesn't watch film," Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski cleared the air Wednesday, saying that, yes, he actually does watch film and tha...continued
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Emmie @Emmie - over 3 years ago
Bills, Allen to table talks if no deal by Week 1
3:26 PM ETAssociated Press ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Bills general manager Brandon Beane told The Associated Press on Monday he is giving himself until the start of the regular season to negotiate a long-term extension with quarterback Josh Allen before putting off discussion...continued
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Webster @Webster - over 5 years ago
WR Matthews retires days after leaving Saints
2:30 PM ETWide receiver Rishard Matthews announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday, two days after he was released by the New Orleans Saints with a "left team" designation.In an Instagram post, Matthews wrote that he was fed up by feeling he was disposable as an NFL...continued
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Bobby @Bobby - over 3 years ago
Sources: Watson met with coach, still wants out
3:43 PM ETQuarterback Deshaun Watson met with new Houston Texans coach David Culley last Friday, according to sources, and informed Culley that he has no intention of suiting up for the team again.Upset over the way the organization has operated in recent years, Watson ha...continued
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Jimmy @Jimmy - almost 4 years ago
Source: Ex-WFT QB Haskins will visit Panthers
10:12 AM ETCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Former Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins will visit with the Carolina Panthers on Monday, a league source confirmed on Saturday.Haskins was released by Washington after a Week 16 loss to the Panthers and a week after being p...continued
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Angus @Angus - over 2 years ago
Hurst needs surgery in latest hit to 49ers' D-line
12:47 PM ETSANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The San Francisco 49ers' defensive line depth is being tested early in training camp, as defensive tackle Maurice Hurst suffered a torn biceps Friday in practice and will need surgery, according to coach Kyle Shanahan.Shanahan said Hurst ...continued
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Emmie @Emmie - over 1 year ago
Farke set to be named new Leeds manager as Vieira heads for Strasbourg
German manager agrees deal to take over at Elland RoadLeeds waiting for EFL ratification of American takeoverDaniel Farke is expected to become Leeds United’s new manager and hopes to be installed in time for the Championship squad’…
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Hulda @Hulda - over 3 years ago
Meyer won't commit to Lawrence as Jags' starter
10:42 AM ETJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- One month shy of the season opener, Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer isn't publicly ready to commit to Trevor Lawrence as his starting quarterback.When asked whether there's still an open competition between Lawrence, this year's No....continued
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Josiah @Josiah - over 4 years ago
Browns' Tretter: Players aren't 'invincible robots'
5:22 PM ETCleveland Browns center J.C. Tretter said Tuesday that the coronavirus is not going to "kneel down to almighty football," and that as the new president of the NFL Players Association, his foremost priority "is always going to be the health and safety of the play...continued
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Jeffrey @Jeffrey - over 2 years ago
Chiefs not in 'rebuilding mode' despite key losses
Apr 22, 2022KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Chiefs traded Tyreek Hill and opted not to re-sign Tyrann Mathieu. They have some seemingly obvious holes on their roster just a few days before the 2022 NFL draft.General manager Brett Veach still resisted the idea the Chiefs are in an...continued
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Grayce @Grayce - about 3 years ago
Bucs RB Jones to start despite Week 1 benching
1:49 PM ETTAMPA, Fla. -- Despite being benched after his second-quarter fumble against the Dallas Cowboys last Thursday night, Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones will start this week against the Atlanta Falcons, coach Bruce Arians said Tuesday.Arians also prov...continued
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Giles @Giles - over 3 years ago
Day: Fields 'checks all the boxes' as NFL prospect
12:37 PM ETOhio State coach Ryan Day thinks quarterback Justin Fields "checks all the boxes" as an NFL prospect and will become a franchise player for the team that drafts him next month.Fields, who started the past two seasons for Day at Ohio State, goes through his pro ...continued
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Rowan @Rowan - about 4 years ago
Gore on specter of 0-16: 'I can't go out like that'
10:15 PM ETFrank Gore, the NFL's third-all-time leading rusher, doesn't know if he will be playing football next season. At 37, he wants to make the most of the time he has left in the game. For now, that means one goal.A win. A single win."You don't want to go 0-16, espe...continued
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Wilmer @Wilmer - 7 months ago
College Football Playoff, ESPN Agree to 6-Year Contract Extension amid Expansion
ESPN will remain the home of the College Football Playoff through the 2031-32 season after agreeing to a six-year, $7.8 billion contract extension, ESPN…
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Assunta @Assunta - over 2 years ago
Pro Bowl LB Wagner gets 5-year deal with Rams
3:23 PM ETPro Bowl linebacker Bobby Wagner will be staying in the NFC West next season despite his release by the Seattle Seahawks earlier this month.Wagner agreed to terms on a five-year contract with the Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams, the team announced Thursday....continued
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Bobby @Bobby - over 2 years ago
Cowboys, veteran LB Barr reach 1-year deal
4:52 PM ETOXNARD, California -- After talks that covered a couple of months, the Dallas Cowboys reached a one-year agreement with veteran linebacker Anthony Barr on Wednesday.The deal is for $2 million but can max out at $3 million, a source told ESPN's Todd Archer.With t...continued
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