Saturday 30 May 2020

Mayfield: It's time to work, not talk

Baker Mayfield says that the time is talking is over, as he prepares for his third season as the franchise quarter-back in Cleveland.

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Friday 29 May 2020

'Adams would fit in at Baltimore'

Jamal Adams' future in New York has been the subject of plenty of speculation, the Inside the Huddle team debate what's next for the Pro Bowl Jets safety.

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Thursday 28 May 2020

Panthers agree terms with free agent CB Apple

The Panthers have agreed terms on a one-year deal with free agent cornerback Eli Apple.

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NFL still on track for Week 1; virtual offseason extended

The NFL continues to prepare for an on-time start to the 2020 season, commissioner Roger Goodell told reporters on a conference call on Thursday.

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NFL owners table onside kick alternative proposal

NFL owners have tabled a proposal for an alternative to the onside kick with a fourth-and-15 play and approved testing expanded use of video replay in the preseason to aid in officiating. 

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New NFL restart proposals 'a chance to make a play'

As the NFL prepares to vote on changes to the onside kick restart, Jeff Reinebold believes they offer a credible alternative 'to make a play.'

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Tuesday 26 May 2020

Dolphins owner: 2020 season will 'definitely' happen

Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross believes the NFL's 2020 season will take place as scheduled later this year despite the coronavirus pandemic and that his team's plan is to have fans in attendance.

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Rams CB Ramsey insists he won't hold out

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey says he will report to training camp on time, with or without a new contract in place.

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Monday 25 May 2020

Will Roethlisberger be better than ever?

The Pittsburgh Steelers are expecting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to come back better than ever after undergoing surgery on his elbow, says Jeff Reinebold. 

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Sunday 24 May 2020

Cowboys 'all hat and no cattle' - time to deliver?

The Dallas Cowboys are yet to reach the Super Bowl since last winning it in 1995, nor have they made it to an NFC Championship game since then.

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Saturday 23 May 2020

Flacco signs with Jets on one-year deal

The New York Jets have signed Joe Flacco as their back-up quarterback on a one-year deal, reportedly worth $1.5m with $3m in potential add-ons.

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Friday 22 May 2020

Kraft auctions Super Bowl ring for over $1m

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft's Super Bowl LI championship ring was auctioned off for $1.025 million on Thursday, with proceeds going towards the 'All In Challenge' which aims to feed those in need during the coronavirus pandemic.

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'Mask of masculinity doesn't need to be there'

A 14-year-old Christian Scotland-Williamson couldn't quite understand why there were teenagers two years older than him struggling with depression amid their pursuit of a career in professional football.

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Reinebold: Time for a minority hiring rethink

Jeff Reinebold believes the NFL must work from the bottom up as it continues its effort to improve minority hiring of coaches and front office personnel across the league. 

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Adams and Jets in stand-off over contract extension

Talks over a new deal for New York Jets safety Jamal Adams have come to a standstill, with reports the two sides have even discussed the possibility of a trade.

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Thursday 21 May 2020

Dolphins QB Rosen drawing trade interest

Dolphins quarterback Josh Rosen is attracting interest from teams who expect the former first-round pick to be the odd man out after Miami drafted Tua Tagovailoa, NFL Network reported.

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Wednesday 20 May 2020

Seahawks offer RB Freeman $4m deal

Former Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman has a one-year, $4m (£3.27m) offer on the table from the Seattle Seahawks, according to reports.

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NFL reinstates Cowboys DE Smith

The NFL has conditionally reinstated Dallas Cowboys defensive end Aldon Smith, according to multiple reports.

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Fitzpatrick: I'll do my best to help Tua

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has welcomed the opportunity to help newly-drafted Tua Tagovailoa fulfil his potential in the NFL, but remains eager to continue his own on-field journey.

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Rams receive new $500m loan from NFL

NFL owners have approved the Los Angeles Rams' request to borrow an extra $500m (£407.7m) from the league to fund their new SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

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Tuesday 19 May 2020

Baker pleads not guilty to armed robbery charges

New York Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker has pleaded not guilty to all eight charges against him stemming from last week's alleged armed robbery in Miramar, Florida.

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NFL owners expand Rooney Rule as part of diversity drive

NFL owners have passed a series of changes designed to enhance opportunities for minorities to get executive, head coaching and coordinator positions, the league has confirmed.

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NFL owners to vote on 'controversial' minority hire plan

One of the major topics in Tuesday's virtual meeting between NFL owners will be the vote on incentivising the hiring of minority head coaches and general managers.

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Monday 18 May 2020

NFL developing surgical facemasks

The NFL and equipment company Oakley are working on developing a facemask that contains surgical or N95 material in an effort to better protect players from coronavirus when they return to the playing field.

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Sunday 17 May 2020

Baker, Dunbar turn themselves in to face armed robbery charges

New York Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker and Seattle Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar turned themselves into police in Florida on Saturday to face four counts of armed robbery with a firearm and four counts of aggravated assault.

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Bills' Oliver arrested on DWI, gun charges

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver was arrested on Saturday night near Houston and charged with driving while intoxicated and unlawfully carrying a weapon.

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Redskins great Manley hospitalised with coronavirus

Former Washington Redskins star Dexter Manley has been hospitalised with coronavirus.

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Saturday 16 May 2020

Redskins receiver Latimer arrested after firearm incident

Washington Redskins wide receiver Cody Latimer was arrested in the early hours of Saturday in Colorado and booked on multiple charges, the Douglas County Sheriff's office reported.

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Baker turns himself in to face armed robbery charges

New York Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker turned himself in to police in Florida on Saturday morning to face four counts of armed robbery with a firearm and four counts of aggravated assault.

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Friday 15 May 2020

NFL teams can reopen facilities from Tuesdsay

NFL teams can begin reopening their facilities on Tuesday if state and local governments will allow it. 

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Rodgers 'surprised' at Packers drafting Love

Aaron Rodgers has admitted he was surprised the Green Bay Packers selected fellow quarterback Jordan Love in the first round of last month's NFL draft.

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Baker, Dunbar wanted for armed robbery

Police in South Florida are trying to find New York Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker and Seattle Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar after multiple witnesses accused them of an armed robbery at a party, authorities said on Thursday.

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Thursday 14 May 2020

'Trubisky playing like a forgettable player'

Mitchell Trubisky will forever be scrutinised as the quarterback drafted before Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson in 2017, not that he needs reminding. 

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Reinebold: The concerns with Cam Newton

The NFL offseason is into May and one-time league MVP Cam Newton remains without a team.

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Hilton wants to finish career with Colts

Wide receiver T.Y. Hilton wants to finish his NFL career as a one-team player.

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Saquon Barkley not focused on Giants contract

From one supremely-gifted running back to another, Saquon Barkley admitted he was pleased for Christian McCaffrey after he became the highest-paid player in their position in NFL history.

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Wednesday 13 May 2020

Giants exploring other training camp sites

New York Giants head coach Joe Judge says the team is exploring alternative training camp sites away from its facility in East Rutherford, New Jersey, in case the venue remains closed when camps are scheduled to begin in late July.

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JJ Watt offers to fly UK fan over to Texans game

JJ Watt further enhanced his reputation as one of the nicest guys in football as he offered to bring a UK fan over to the United States to watch a Houston Texans game.

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Tuesday 12 May 2020

Amukamara agrees terms with Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed terms with free-agent cornerback Prince Amukamara, NFL Network reported on Tuesday.

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What next for Clowney and Ngakoue?

Two premier pass rushers, both looking for new teams, both facing differing circumstances.

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Should NFL UK fans be concerned?

Jeff Reinebold has dismissed concerns the NFL could view the cancellation of 2020 International Series games as an opportunity to step away from the UK market.

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Tua, Dolphins agree four-year, $30.28M deal

Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins agreed to a four-year, $30.28m contract with a team option for a fifth year, according to multiple reports on Monday.

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Sunday 10 May 2020

McKinney: Wilder, Mount, the Draft and me

Xavier McKinney is quizzed on the origin story of his friendship with Deontay Wilder. A follow up probe soon becomes unnecessary when, unprompted, he proceeds to recite mental annotations of his dinner meet with the former world heavyweight champion boxer in late January. 

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Cousins to Prescott: Franchise tag 'can be your friend'

Kirk Cousins knows a thing or two about playing under the franchise tag, having done so in the 2016 and 2017 seasons before signing a lucrative three-year, $84m contract with the Minnesota Vikings.

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Tomlin: Open all facilities at the same time

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin believes it is only fair that NFL teams open their training facilities at the same time.

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Saturday 9 May 2020

NFL players seek federal inquiry into Georgia shooting

Tom Brady is among dozens of prominent NFL players who have called for a federal investigation into the death of Ahmaud Arbery, an unarmed black man who was shot while running in Georgia.

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Saints cut three-time Pro Bowl guard Warford

The New Orleans Saints have cut three-time Pro Bowl right guard Larry Warford, whose three-year run as a starter was cast into doubt by the club's selection of interior lineman Cesar Ruiz in the first round of the NFL draft.

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The NFL kicker who could have been in the PL

Dual-sporting backgrounds are scattered throughout NFL history.

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Friday 8 May 2020

Mahomes vs Watson: A fitting curtain-raiser

A new season, a new decade, a new era, a new quarterback duel. A revisit of Patrick Mahomes versus Deshaun Watson is perhaps the perfect way to whet the appetite of NFL fans longing for the return of football.

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NFL prepared to adjust as Chiefs-Texans opens

After an off-season that has carried on in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, seen a frantic free agency with Tom Brady leaving the New England Patriots and conducted a three-day virtual Draft all eyes were on how the NFL schedule would be released.

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Thursday 7 May 2020

Newton open to taking back-up QB role

Free-agent quarterback Cam Newton has softened his stance and is now open to being a back-up in the right team, according to the NFL Network.

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Dalton: Cowboys move marks half-time in career

Andy Dalton says he views his season backing-up Dak Prescott with the Dallas Cowboys as essentially half-time in his career.

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NFL outlines protocol for reopening facilities

The NFL has outlined its criteria for teams to begin reopening facilities, as professional sports leagues across North America navigate their way through the coronavirus outbreak.

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Wednesday 6 May 2020

Ravens GM coy on signing free agent Antonio Brown

Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta has refused to rule out giving out-of-work wide receiver Antonio Brown another second chance.

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Analysing how the NFL season will play out

"Nothing is off the table" for the NFL as they continue to weigh up their options ahead of the 2020 season, says NFL Network's James Palmer.

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Tuesday 5 May 2020

Odell Beckham Jr on road to recovery

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. declared that his recovery from multiple offseason surgeries is progressing well and he believes a big season is in the offing in 2020.

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Gore to sign one-year deal with Jets

Running back Frank Gore is signing a one-year contract with the New York Jets, his agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Tuesday.

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Lambo: Safety needs to come first in NFL

Safety is paramount in the eyes of Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo as the NFL continues to plan for the 2020 season.

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Shula should be remembered for more than wins

Success for athletes and coaches is usually measured by numbers. That's too-limited a way to encapsulate the impact of Don Shula on professional football.

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Lynch 'in talks' over Seahawks return

Free-agent running back Marshawn Lynch says his agent has held talks with the Seattle Seahawks about a potential return.

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Monday 4 May 2020

NFL International Series to be played in US

NFL International Series games scheduled to be played in London and Mexico City in 2020 will be staged in the United States due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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NFL coaching legend Don Shula dies aged 90

Legendary NFL coach Don Shula has died aged 90.

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Cardinals set to decline Reddick option

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Haason Reddick could become the next player from the 2017 NFL Draft class to have his fifth-year option declined.

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Sunday 3 May 2020

Bears to decline Trubisky option

Mitchell Trubisky's future in Chicago looks cloudy after the Bears opted to decline the quarterback's fifth-year option.

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Dalton signs one-year deal with Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys have moved to acquire newly free agent quarterback Andy Dalton on a one-year contract worth a guaranteed $3m, the team have confirmed.

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Saturday 2 May 2020

'Cowboys knocked it out the park with Draft'

The Dallas Cowboys adopted a 'players over system' approach as they strengthened on both sides of the ball during the 2020 NFL Draft.

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Dalton: Delayed release limited my options

Former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton said the delayed timing of his release did him no favours in his bid to join another team.

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NFL schedule expected to be 'business as usual'

The NFL will release the 2020 game schedule next week, and despite talk of alternative scheduling or a late start because of the coronavirus, it is expected to be a business-as-usual slate.

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Jaguars decline fifth-year option on Fournette

The Jacksonville Jaguars have reportedly declined the fifth-year option on Leonard Fournette, while signing fellow running back Chris Thompson to a free-agent contract.

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Friday 1 May 2020

Marrone: Jags considering adding veteran QB

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone would like to add a veteran quarterback behind Gardner Minshew.

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Falcons acquire DE Harris from Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins have traded defensive end Charles Harris to the Atlanta Falcons for a seventh-round pick as they continue to address their front seven under second-year coach Brian Flores.

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Titans decline 2021 option for WR Davis

The Tennessee Titans declined the fifth-year option for wide receiver and former No. 5 overall pick Corey Davis, NFL Network reported on Friday.

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49ers OT Williams feeling 'rejuvenated'

New San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams said he feels refreshed and as healthy as he can remember after missing the entire 2019 season.

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Broncos LB Miller recovered from coronavirus

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller tweeted on Thursday that he tested negative for COVID-19, two weeks after news emerged that he had contracted the virus.

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