‘NFL part of British culture - I was recognised in Tesco!’

The NFL's growth in the UK can be measured in TV figures, in ticket sales, in jerseys purchased, in Flag Football participation, in social media following, or in Efe Obada's case - supermarket recognition.

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Marlin Briscoe, first Black starting QB in Super Bowl era, dies aged 76

Marlin Briscoe, who became the first Black starting quarterback in the American Football League more than 50 years ago, died aged 76 on Monday.

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Baltimore Ravens confirm death of linebacker Ferguson

The Baltimore Ravens have confirmed the death of NFL linebacker Jaylon Ferguson, aged 26. 

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Four-time Super Bowl winner Gronkowski retires again

Four-times Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski called time on his career for a second time on Tuesday following his two-year stint with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Lawyer says 20 of 24 cases against Deshaun Watson settled

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has reached confidential settlements with 20 of the 24 massage therapists who filed civil lawsuits against him alleging sexual misconduct, according to the attorney representing the women.

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From Loughborough to the NFL for Odeleye: 'I had to turn my phone to Do Not Disturb!'

It's 7.15am in Houston, but mid-morning for Texans defensive end Adedayo Odeleye as he sits down, proudly sporting team apparel, to chat to Sky Sports having been awake for well over two hours.

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Brady in Hollywood? QB not planning to match The Rock's acting success

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady discusses his plans after his eventual retirement but says he doesn't plan to carve out an acting career on the scale of Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.

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The NFL unicorn whose exotic best is yet to come

Isaiah Simmons had defensive nerds drooling upon entering the NFL over his ability to do, well, frankly everything. Two seasons in and the Arizona Cardinals continue to twist and turn the Rubik's Cube in pursuit of game-dictating totality.

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Fitzpatrick signs new record-breaking contract with Steelers

Minkah Fitzpatrick is staying in Pittsburgh after the Steelers signed their star safety to a five-year contract on Wednesday.

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Two more women to sue Deshaun Watson, totalling 26

Two more women are in the process of filing a lawsuit against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, according to multiple reports.

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Walton-Penner family to buy Broncos for record $4.65b

The Denver Broncos and the Walton-Penner family have entered into a purchase and sale agreement for the takeover of the NFL team, both parties announced.

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Rams make Aaron Donald highest-paid non-QB in history

The Los Angeles Rams have reworked defensive tackle Aaron Donald's contract, with NFL Network and ESPN reporting the team will give him a $40m raise and make him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.

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Browns quarterback Watson sued by 24th woman

A 24th woman is suing Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, accusing him of sexual misconduct.

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