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O.J. Brigance, Super Bowl winner with the Ravens before battling ALS, dies at 56: O.J. Brigance, who won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens before waging an ...
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The Cowboys signing Von Miller is desperate, but also smart: Von Miller still has to be accounted for, even at this age.
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Breaking: Veteran WR Keenan Allen has agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $8.32 million with the Indianapolis Colts, according to multiple reports.
Cincinnati Bengals DB Ceyair Wright is leaving the team to pursue acting 🎬
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Za’Darius Smith coming out of retirement to join Falcons: Before joining the Eagles last season, Smith spent 25 games with the Browns, who traded him to the ...
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The Atlanta Falcons are signing LB Za’Darius Smith to a one-year deal, per @RapSheet.
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Breaking: Saints rookie WR Jordyn Tyson is expected to miss about two months with a hamstring injury suffered last week, sources tell @MikeGarafolo and @RapSheet .
Vikings defender Jamal Adams, who was carted off in... - ESPN: Read the breaking news story from the ESPN contributor Ian Rapoport
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George McCaskey says Bears are "moving forward" with Indiana as a stadium location
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Key FactsBears assess two Hammond stadium options
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- The Bears announced in June that they were advancing a stadium project in Hammond; Lost Marsh has been reviewed, due diligence continues at Wolf Lake Terminal, and the options could potentially be combined.
- The Bears had also considered Arlington Heights as a possible site, but the team name is expected to remain Chicago Bears regardless of the eventual location.
- The Bears’ Soldier Field lease runs through 2033, although it can be ended early by paying a fee.
- An Indiana House committee passed a bill in February establishing a Northwest Indiana stadium authority, while an Illinois proposal for financial incentives stalled.
We will be the Chicago Bears whether we’re in Arlington or whether we’re in Hammond.— George McCaskey, Bears chairman, said during a news conference that the team will be the Chicago Bears regardless of whether it is in Arlington or Hammond.
For Bryce Young and the Panthers offense, that was an embarrassing performance
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The Giants plan to sign QB Jake Haener following his workout with the team last month, per Mike Garafolo.
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Key FactsJaxson Dart Leaves Medical Tent, Throws Giants Touchdown
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- Dart was evaluated after Jay Ward sacked him for an eight-yard loss at Minnesota’s 40-yard line on a second-and-10 play.
- While Dart was being evaluated, Jameis Winston took two plays and completed a 40-yard screen pass to Devin Singletary.
- Dart found rookie wide receiver Malachi Fields for a 15-yard touchdown pass, putting the Giants ahead 7-3.
- Dart completed three of four passes for 26 yards and one touchdown, while Isaiah Likely caught two passes for 11 yards.
When you have a big target like that, and a guy who consistently makes plays, you give him a chance. He did a great job.— Jaxson Dart, speaking to NBC New York during the third quarter about Malachi Fields and the TD
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-Jadeveon Clowney is on the Texans
-Odell Beckham Jr. is on the Giants
It's 2026 in the NFL 🥹
Paul Finebaum said Jayden Daniels is persona non grata at LSU after reportedly picking a fight over his old number 😳
Who is leading key Dallas Cowboys position battles after the preseason opener?
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"It is unbelievable how many texts I got today of people being like 'He had 9 sacks?'"@RapSheet tells @PatMcAfeeShow that people were surprised by Von ... Show more
Tua Tagovailoa says Falcons' play 'not up to standard' in loss - ESPN: Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said he was "frustrated and disappointed" after a ...
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Decorated Dallas Cowboys guard who helped team win first Super Bowl dies at 82
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Latest Christian McCaffrey Rumor Would Complicate Things for 49ers
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A 'pretty balanced' Browns QB race, and the next audition belongs to Shedeur Sanders
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Darren Waller Believes He Can Be a Difference Maker For Panthers in 2026
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Countdown to the Super Bowl: Best teams ever to fall short - ESPN: ESPN is kicking off it's countdown to Super Bowl LXI series by ranking the best teams that ...
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Mike Tomlin is set to be on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' Monday night.
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LIV Golf cancels Michigan tournament, to end season this week: LIV Golf has canceled its individual and team championship in Michigan later this month ...
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The Miami Dolphins will be without DTs Zach Sieler and Kenneth Grant for at least this week, and possibly longer, according to coach Jeff Hafley ... Show more
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Jets HC Aaron Glenn said RB Breece Hall will be out 2-3 weeks... - ESPN: Read the breaking news story from the ESPN contributor Adam Schefter
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Breaking: CB Devon Witherspoon and the Seattle Seahawks have agreed to a four-year, $132 million extension, including more than $101 million guaranteed ... Show more
Key FactsReport: Seahawks, Devon Witherspoon agree on record deal
2 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- According to league sources, Witherspoon’s agreement gives the Seahawks extensions for both first-round picks from their 2023 draft class, following Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s deal.
- Seattle exercised both players’ fifth-year options in March, keeping them under contract through 2027, while Witherspoon had been due $5.1 million in 2026 and $21.2 million in 2027.
- The 25-year-old Witherspoon has made the Pro Bowl in all three seasons and was named a second-team All-Pro in 2025.
- Along with left tackle Charles Cross, Seattle has now extended three first-round picks from the 2022 and 2023 draft classes after extending none from 2010 through 2021.
"I think what gets lost is what their role is as leaders on our team and how young they are," Macdonald said. "That’s a unique combination of their impact on the team, but also, they’ve only been here three years, so the opportunity to really lay a great foundation for the next 10 years is there. It’s really exciting."— Macdonald said at the NFL’s annual spring meeting in Phoenix in March.
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Braden Smith (finally) signs two-way contract with Pacers
Braden Smith (finally) signs two-way contract with Pacers
OpinionPrime Video reportedly signs James Palmer as ‘Thursday Night Football’ NFL insider
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Rapoport: Christian McCaffrey missing practice due to 'tightness' isn't something to worry about | 'The Insiders'
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Giants Host Free Agent Najee Harris for Workout Amid RB Competition
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7 dead from historic flooding in Indiana: Indiana public safety officials say at least seven people have died during days of heavy rain and historic flooding in ...
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Jayden Daniels Needs a Big Year to Put the No. 5 Controversy Behind HimJayden Daniels Needs a Big Year to Put the No. 5 Controversy Behind Him
The Cowboys secure a 17-7 victory over the Seahawks in their preseason matchup
Titans HC Robert Saleh joins the @RichEisenShow and discusses how Cam Ward has been responding to working with Brian Daboll 💪
"It always felt like, just from talking to people in the organization, it was going to be a when it was going to happen, not an if ... Show more
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Kaleb Johnson's Depth Chart Standing Raise Real Trade Questions for SteelersKaleb Johnson's Depth Chart Standing Raise Real Trade Questions for Steelers
After returning to preseason action Saturday, Giants RB Cam Skattebo is looking forward to a fresh start this season
The one question Carolina Panthers ascending receiver Jalen Coker won’t answer
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Brazilian funk star Pedro Sampaio and global music icon Ricky Martin will perform at the 2026 NFL Rio Game Halftime Show!
Sept. 27. Maracanã Stadium.
"The completeness of his game is what makes him so special."
—@minakimes on the Seahawks making Devon Witherspoon the highest-paid CB in NFL history 🙌
Camden Brown only needed 1️⃣ hand for this incredible catch!
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Mike Macdonald keeping it real with Richard Sherman 😎
New Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the @seahawks Tuesday at 9pm ET on @hbomax
CBS has no plans to hire NFL insider to replace Jonathan Jones: CBS Sports has no plans to hire a new NFL insider to replace Jonathan Jones ...
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Troy Aikman: Cowboys' championship drought is hard to fathom: When Troy Aikman won his third Super Bowl with the Cowboys after the 1995 season ...
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NFL insider Tom Pelissero is joining Netflix's sports roster as a broadcast reporter for its streamed games and co-host on the Ringer NFL Show ... Show more