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Kansas City Chiefs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers open with highest NFL win totals ahead of 17-game regular season
Oddsmakers for William Hill opened the Chiefs at 12 and the Super Bowl champion Buccaneers at 11.5. Kansas City won 14 games last season, while the Buccaneers won 11.
Oddsmakers for William Hill opened the Chiefs at 12 and the Super Bowl champion Buccaneers at 11.5. Kansas City won 14 games last season, while the Buccaneers won 11.
Eli Manning rejoins New York Giants in business operations, fan engagement role
New York Giants legend Eli Manning is officially back with the organization in a business operations and fan engagement role. He also will work on original content development, which includes a new lifestyle series that premieres this fall. Manning, 40, retired after the 2019 season following a franchise-record 16 seasons as Giants quarterback. Manning played in 236 regular-season games with the Giants. He made four Pro Bowls and owns almost every franchise passing record. "For 16 seasons, Eli represented and defined what it meant to be a Giant, and we are excited for him to join the business side of our front office," Mara said. "Eli is one of the most beloved players in Giants history. We had a mutual interest in him returning to the organization and we're thrilled to welcome him back."
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New York Giants legend Eli Manning is officially back with the organization in a business operations and fan engagement role. He also will work on original content development, which includes a new lifestyle series that premieres this fall. Manning, 40, retired after the 2019 season following a franchise-record 16 seasons as Giants quarterback. Manning played in 236 regular-season games with the Giants. He made four Pro Bowls and owns almost every franchise passing record. "For 16 seasons, Eli represented and defined what it meant to be a Giant, and we are excited for him to join the business side of our front office," Mara said. "Eli is one of the most beloved players in Giants history. We had a mutual interest in him returning to the organization and we're thrilled to welcome him back."
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Which first-round NFL picks are drawing rave reviews? What we learned about all 32 this offseason
As teams enjoy a break before returning for training camp next month, here's a look at what our NFL Nation reporters have seen from all 32 first-round picks during offseason workouts,
NFL to begin bid process for cities to host annual scouting combine beginning in 2023, source says
The NFL has informed its teams that it will accept bids from cities other than Indianapolis to host its annual scouting combine beginning in 2023, a source confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday.
As teams enjoy a break before returning for training camp next month, here's a look at what our NFL Nation reporters have seen from all 32 first-round picks during offseason workouts,
NFL to begin bid process for cities to host annual scouting combine beginning in 2023, source says
The NFL has informed its teams that it will accept bids from cities other than Indianapolis to host its annual scouting combine beginning in 2023, a source confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday.
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Sources: New York Jets signing RT Morgan Moses to one-year deal
Moses, 30, released by the Washington Football Team on May 20 in a salary-cap move, will compete with incumbent George Fant at right tackle.
Pittsburgh Steelers release guard David DeCastro, agree to terms with Trai Turner
DeCastro was in the final year of his contract with a $14.2 million cap hit. The Los Angeles Chargers released Turner in March after first attempting to trade him
Moses, 30, released by the Washington Football Team on May 20 in a salary-cap move, will compete with incumbent George Fant at right tackle.
Pittsburgh Steelers release guard David DeCastro, agree to terms with Trai Turner
DeCastro was in the final year of his contract with a $14.2 million cap hit. The Los Angeles Chargers released Turner in March after first attempting to trade him
Four-time Pro Bowl receiver Demaryius Thomas retiring from NFL as a Bronco
Demarylus Thomas announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday in a typically understated fashion for the four-time Pro Bowl selection. Thomas, 33, will be honored by the Broncos during their home opener on Sept. 26 against the New York Jets, the team he finished his career with in 2019. Thomas was the first of two first-round picks for the Broncos in the 2010 NFL draft Tim Tebow was the other and spent nine seasons with the Broncos and finishes his career as the team's second-leading receiver (9,055 yards), behind only Rod Smith. He is third in franchise history in catches (655) behind Smith and Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe. He played in 10 seasons overall and finished with 724 catches for 9,763 yards to go with 63 touchdowns. Thomas caught Manning's 509th career touchdown pass, which gave Manning the career record at the time.
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Demarylus Thomas announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday in a typically understated fashion for the four-time Pro Bowl selection. Thomas, 33, will be honored by the Broncos during their home opener on Sept. 26 against the New York Jets, the team he finished his career with in 2019. Thomas was the first of two first-round picks for the Broncos in the 2010 NFL draft Tim Tebow was the other and spent nine seasons with the Broncos and finishes his career as the team's second-leading receiver (9,055 yards), behind only Rod Smith. He is third in franchise history in catches (655) behind Smith and Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe. He played in 10 seasons overall and finished with 724 catches for 9,763 yards to go with 63 touchdowns. Thomas caught Manning's 509th career touchdown pass, which gave Manning the career record at the time.
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Source: Veteran WR Josh Gordon files for NFL reinstatement from indefinite suspension
Gordon was conditionally reinstated by the NFL in December 2020 and was set to practice with the Seattle Seahawks in the final two weeks of the regular season before his reinstatement was rescinded in January.
Gordon was conditionally reinstated by the NFL in December 2020 and was set to practice with the Seattle Seahawks in the final two weeks of the regular season before his reinstatement was rescinded in January.
QB Trevor Lawrence signs $36.8 million rookie contract with Jacksonville Jaguars
Jaguars quarterback and No. 1 overall pick Trevor Lawrence signed his four-year rookie contract Monday, clearing the way for him to attend the start of training camp in three weeks. Under the NFL's rookie slotting system, Lawrence's deal was projected to be worth $36.8 million and included a $24.1 million signing bonus. He will count $6.7 million against the salary cap in 2021. The contract also includes a fifth-year option that is attached to every rookie deal for first-round selections. Lawrence is expected to be an immediate starter in Year 1. He went 34-2 at Clemson, recording the third-best winning percentage by a starting quarterback (minimum 30 starts) in college football since 1978. He finished his college career undefeated in regular-season play and led the Tigers to the national championship as a freshman in 2018.
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Jaguars quarterback and No. 1 overall pick Trevor Lawrence signed his four-year rookie contract Monday, clearing the way for him to attend the start of training camp in three weeks. Under the NFL's rookie slotting system, Lawrence's deal was projected to be worth $36.8 million and included a $24.1 million signing bonus. He will count $6.7 million against the salary cap in 2021. The contract also includes a fifth-year option that is attached to every rookie deal for first-round selections. Lawrence is expected to be an immediate starter in Year 1. He went 34-2 at Clemson, recording the third-best winning percentage by a starting quarterback (minimum 30 starts) in college football since 1978. He finished his college career undefeated in regular-season play and led the Tigers to the national championship as a freshman in 2018.
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers 'thankful' for opportunity to work on mental health
Aaron Rodgers took a holistic approach to a very tumultuous offseason. During a news conference Monday, the Green Bay Packers quarterback spoke at length about the steps taken to improve and preserve his mental health amid questions about his long-term future with the NFL franchise. Rodgers, who is approaching his 17th year with the Packers, said he has focused on how to take care of his spiritual and mental states. Rodgers, 37, is in the midst of a very public rift between himself and the organization. The three-time MVP did not participate in the team's mandatory minicamp and missed Green Bay's offseason program. In his limited media comments this offseason, Rodgers has been cryptic regarding the reports that started when ESPN's Adam Schefter first reported on the situation minutes before the start of April's NFL draft.
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Aaron Rodgers took a holistic approach to a very tumultuous offseason. During a news conference Monday, the Green Bay Packers quarterback spoke at length about the steps taken to improve and preserve his mental health amid questions about his long-term future with the NFL franchise. Rodgers, who is approaching his 17th year with the Packers, said he has focused on how to take care of his spiritual and mental states. Rodgers, 37, is in the midst of a very public rift between himself and the organization. The three-time MVP did not participate in the team's mandatory minicamp and missed Green Bay's offseason program. In his limited media comments this offseason, Rodgers has been cryptic regarding the reports that started when ESPN's Adam Schefter first reported on the situation minutes before the start of April's NFL draft.
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XFL planning 2023 return after talks on partnership with CFL tabled
The XFL and CFL both said in separate statements that the decision was jointly reached between the leagues.The CFL canceled its 2020 season after failing to secure $30 million in aid from the Canadian government. The XFL canceled its 2020 season after five weeks of games and was put into bankruptcy proceedings by former owner Vince McMahon.
The XFL and CFL both said in separate statements that the decision was jointly reached between the leagues.The CFL canceled its 2020 season after failing to secure $30 million in aid from the Canadian government. The XFL canceled its 2020 season after five weeks of games and was put into bankruptcy proceedings by former owner Vince McMahon.
Washington Football Team's new name, logo will have no 'linkage to Native American imagery,' president Jason Wright says
Washington decided to retire its previous name last summer. It hasn't yet settled on a new name or logo, but there will be a permanent one in place for the 2022 season. It will continue as the Washington Football Team this season.
Washington decided to retire its previous name last summer. It hasn't yet settled on a new name or logo, but there will be a permanent one in place for the 2022 season. It will continue as the Washington Football Team this season.
Senior Bowl, NFL to hold combine for top players from historically Black colleges and universities
Over the years, the Senior Bowl has served as a showcase for some of the top Black college football players in America, including seven of our game's 56 future members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and this event will help many more HBCU players secure further attention and exposure from all 32 teams," said Jim Nagy, the game's executive director.
Over the years, the Senior Bowl has served as a showcase for some of the top Black college football players in America, including seven of our game's 56 future members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and this event will help many more HBCU players secure further attention and exposure from all 32 teams," said Jim Nagy, the game's executive director.
Fantasy football: NFC North division storylines to watch
Fantasy football: AFC North division storylines to watch
Summer is here and the ESPN Fantasy Football crew is counting down the days until football returns! Here we look at each NFL division and focus on what is new, old and perhaps quite a bit in between!
Fantasy football: AFC North division storylines to watch
Summer is here and the ESPN Fantasy Football crew is counting down the days until football returns! Here we look at each NFL division and focus on what is new, old and perhaps quite a bit in between!
Sources: Fred Warner, San Francisco 49ers agree on 5-year, $95 million extension
A third-round pick in the 2018 draft, Warner ranks seventh in the NFL in tackles (366) and is one of two players with 250-plus solo tackles (252) and 15-plus pass breakups (16) in that time, along with Wagner.
Linebacker Vince Williams, 31, informs Pittsburgh Steelers of his retirement after eight seasons
The former Florida State player emerged as a team leader in Pittsburgh and started 69 of 121 career games, racking up 20.5 sacks, 479 combined tackles and 50 tackles for loss.
A third-round pick in the 2018 draft, Warner ranks seventh in the NFL in tackles (366) and is one of two players with 250-plus solo tackles (252) and 15-plus pass breakups (16) in that time, along with Wagner.
Linebacker Vince Williams, 31, informs Pittsburgh Steelers of his retirement after eight seasons
The former Florida State player emerged as a team leader in Pittsburgh and started 69 of 121 career games, racking up 20.5 sacks, 479 combined tackles and 50 tackles for loss.
Cincinnati Bengals extend contract of defensive end Sam Hubbard, sources say
The former Ohio State player has developed into one of the Bengals' top pass-rushers. In three seasons, Hubbard has appeared in 44 games and been a primary starter the past two seasons.
Sources: Chandler Jones unhappy over contract, requests trade from Arizona Cardinals
Jones, due $15.5 million in the final year of his deal, emerged as one of the game's best pass-rushers while recording 49 sacks from 2017-19. The biceps injury limited him to five games a year ago.
The former Ohio State player has developed into one of the Bengals' top pass-rushers. In three seasons, Hubbard has appeared in 44 games and been a primary starter the past two seasons.
Sources: Chandler Jones unhappy over contract, requests trade from Arizona Cardinals
Jones, due $15.5 million in the final year of his deal, emerged as one of the game's best pass-rushers while recording 49 sacks from 2017-19. The biceps injury limited him to five games a year ago.