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Packers’ Jordan Love shows signs of progress even without top receivers
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Running back Aaron Jones noticed the difference in the huddle. Anyone watching practice saw it when…
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New York Giants’ Saquon Barkley ‘making progress’ but won’t be rushed back
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Saquon Barkley‘s rehabilitation from a serious knee injury has taken the running back from Arizona to…
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From Nordic curls to pancake blocks, Kendrick Green brings nastiness to Steelers
PITTSBURGH — Illinois offensive lineman Kendrick Green‘s goal seemed simple enough: complete one Nordic curl by the end of his…
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Former Panthers tight end Greg Olsen says son’s heart ‘reaching its end’
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — TJ Olsen needs a new heart. Those who’ve followed the career of former Carolina Panthers tight end…
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Titans’ Taylor Lewan becomes ultimate hype man for Nashville Predators
11:58 AM ET Turron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football…
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Why young Panthers need offseason work with Sam Darnold
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — While some teams are pulling back on offseason workouts, coach Matt Rhule says they hold added importance…
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Forty-one years after leaving Purdue, 49ers’ Keena Turner graduates with his daughter
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — With a school deadline bearing down, four-time Super Bowl champion Keena Turner and his daughter Ella…
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Rodney Harrison tutors New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger: ‘I love the kid’
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Quick-hit thoughts/notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. Harrison high on Dugger: A benefit of…
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Justin Hollywood? Chargers’ Justin Herbert shows Peyton Manning-like commercial flair
COSTA MESA, Calif. — Move over, Peyton Manning. There’s another quarterback-turned-actor on the scene — this one plays on Sundays…
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Chiefs feel they finally have a Travis Kelce complement in Noah Gray
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs have been looking for tight ends to complement Travis Kelce in recent…
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Why Justin Fields is Bears’ best chance to end their QB curse
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — In three simple sentences, rookie quarterback Justin Fields provided the city of Chicago with the kind…
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Resetting the New York Jets’ roster, two years after The Big Shake-Up
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets have come a long way as an organization. Wrap your brain around…
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Two targets, one mountain: Lamar Jackson is Ravens’ big draft winner
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson recently let coach John Harbaugh know his reaction to his team’s…
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Rams return Aaron Donald and Jalen Ramsey, but questions remain for defending No. 1 defense
6:00 AM ET Lindsey ThiryESPN Close Covered Rams for two years for Los Angeles Times Previously covered the Falcons Has…
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Why the Broncos were certain about Pat Surtain II over a QB
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — For many Denver Broncos fans, rookie cornerback Pat Surtain II is the guy selected in this year’s…
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Ronnie Perkins, with 1% chance to be available for Patriots in draft, settles in
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — When the second day of the 2021 NFL draft began a few weeks ago, ESPN’s Draft Predictor…
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Las Vegas Raiders games proving to be a pricey ticket on the secondary market
LAS VEGAS — “It was more difficult to get a ticket to the UNLV basketball game than it was to…
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New NFTs to feature Pro Football Hall of Famers that are also Heisman winners
The next athletes to enter the NFT space are Pro Football Hall of Famers who also won the Heisman Trophy.…
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Cowboys rookie Micah Parsons hitting the ground — and sled — running
FRISCO, Texas — As he stepped toward the blocking sled Friday, the sound of metal on metal made a screeching…
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How the San Francisco 49ers altered their draft approach on injuries
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — After watching helplessly as starter after starter was lost to injury during the lost 2020 season,…
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Najee Harris eager to show value as Pittsburgh Steelers’ receiving threat
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Najee Harris ran downfield Saturday afternoon, reached up and snagged a high pass in a…
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Fight for life: Ex-Ravens lineman Lional Dalton waiting for transplant
In March, Lional Dalton’s wife was setting up a Wall of Fame at their Atlanta home to showcase his days…
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Carolina in his mind? New York Jets rookie Zach Wilson catches a tough break
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — A look at what’s happening around the New York Jets: 1. Wilson vs. Darnold: Zach Wilson‘s…
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Dolphins salivating at the speed Jaylen Waddle, Will Fuller will bring
MIAMI — Brian Flores is eager to see opposing defensive coordinators sweat when they see the Miami Dolphins‘ offense in…
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Eagles’ DeVonta Smith: Jalen Hurts, himself are best young QB/WR tandem
PHILADELPHIA — There are some intriguing young quarterback and wide receiver combinations in the NFL right now: Joe Burrow and…
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Los Angeles Chargers second-rounder Asante Samuel Jr.’s inherited inspiration goes beyond famous father
COSTA MESA, Calif. — For all the hard work that comes with becoming a college football player in a Division…
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New York Giants’ overhaul: Inside their ‘astonishing’ 16-month makeover
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Finally, the optimism seems warranted for the New York Giants. One look at their roster and…
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Why Cardinals’ first-round LB Zaven Collins may force out Jordan Hicks
TEMPE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals appear to be all in on Zaven Collins, but when they drafted the Tulsa…
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Cameron McGrone is Patriots’ latest gamble on prospect with medical risk
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — One of the most notable things coach Bill Belichick said at the conclusion of the 2021 NFL…
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Are the Las Vegas Raiders players for Aaron Rodgers? Should they be?
HENDERSON, Nev. — Not very likely, given the level of investment in their current quarterback. Or, to phrase it in…
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New York Jets have two Michael Carters — double the fun and confusion
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — On the final morning of the 2021 NFL draft, New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas…
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How North Dakota State prepared 49ers’ Trey Lance for the NFL
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — As an eighth-round pick in 1977, Randy Hedberg departed a small school in North Dakota and…
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What does Jaguars coach Urban Meyer see in Tim Tebow to sign him now?
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Tim Tebow is headed to town. The Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to sign the former University of…
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Carolina Panthers’ roster analysis: How a CB can help QB Sam Darnold succeed
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The 2021 NFL draft for the Carolina Panthers was all about giving quarterback Sam Darnold a chance…
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Kansas City Chiefs’ offensive line rebuild was a long time in the making
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two weeks before the start of the free-agent signing period, general manager Brett Veach said he…
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Dallas Cowboys’ defensive makeover will bring needed competition
FRISCO, Texas — Except for the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are bringing back all 22 starters from…
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Patriots’ Cam Newton, Mac Jones have contrasting styles, so how does it all fit?
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Quick-hit thoughts/notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. QB contrast: Sixteen years ago, coach Bill…
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Ready or not: Bears’ next QB dilemma is when to play Justin Fields
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — It’s not an overstatement to call quarterback Justin Fields’ arrival in Chicago the city’s most celebrated…
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New Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff can lean on experience, both good and bad
6:00 AM ET Eric WoodyardESPN At 26 years old, Jared Goff is a two-time Pro Bowler with a Super Bowl…
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49ers with Trey Lance but without Jimmy Garoppolo ‘hard to picture’
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — By the time the San Francisco 49ers drafted Trey Lance as their future franchise quarterback with…
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Protect Joe Burrow and unlock his potential? Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase might do both
CINCINNATI — Like most things with the Cincinnati Bengals these days, it all started with quarterback Joe Burrow. Bengals coaches…
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‘Little bit of mayhem’: What the Broncos got in RB Javonte Williams
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — In the months leading up to the NFL draft, an AFC running backs coach called watching video…
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Washington’s plan: Build its roster until right long-term QB arrives
ASHBURN, Va. — Washington Football Team coach Ron Rivera noticed when the Kansas City Chiefs made their big move four…
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Will Micah Parsons wearing No. 11 kick-start Cowboys’ number changes?
FRISCO, Texas — Linebacker Micah Parsons, selected No. 12 overall in the 2021 NFL draft, will get his wish and…
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Mac Jones, free agents bring new competition to revamped Patriots
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Coach Bill Belichick went to work this offseason, and the result is a New England Patriots roster…
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Vikings alter Kirk Cousins succession plan after losing out on Justin Fields
MINNEAPOLIS — Kellen Mond is not threatening Kirk Cousins for his job right now. Mond, the Texas A&M quarterback selected…
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Cowboys face decision in 2022: Jaylon Smith or Leighton Vander Esch
FRISCO, Texas — When Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy got together with defensive coordinator Dan Quinn last Friday morning, they…
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Scouting service: New York Jets score rare NFL draft trifecta with top picks
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — At various points during the 2021 NFL draft, New York Jets officials were seen hugging and…
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Did Raiders again ‘reach’ in the draft? Depends upon your definition
HENDERSON, Nev. — Still trying to figure out how the Las Vegas Raiders could reeeaaach, yet again, for their first-round…
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Dallas Cowboys’ draft (mostly) all about a defense that needed change
FRISCO, Texas — What was your lasting memory of the Dallas Cowboys‘ defense from the 2020 NFL season? Was it…
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