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‘Technician’ Ja’Marr Chase could be playmaker Bengals, Joe Burrow need
CINCINNATI — His Cincinnati Bengals teammates had already left the field following a summer workout, but rookie wide receiver Ja’Marr…
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Inside the Miami Dolphins’ $135M practice facility: Players’ lounge, palm trees and a slide
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross stood at the lectern, exuding the confidence of a proud father…
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Saints’ Wil Lutz talks golf, kicking and the quest for that perfect swing
NEW ORLEANS — The idea was to learn a little bit more about New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz by…
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Tremaine Edmunds’ best football ahead of him as extension with Buffalo Bills nears
6:00 AM ET Marcel Louis-JacquesESPN BUFFALO, N.Y. — When it comes to Buffalo Bills players who are due for sizeable…
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Don’t sell Panthers’ Christian McCaffrey short after injury-plagued 2020
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Stephania Bell chuckled when told durability and size were factors in the Carolina Panthers’ Christian McCaffrey falling…
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With Cam Akers out, Rams will have to rely on Darrell Henderson Jr., unproven options
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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Dallas Cowboys training camp questions: How will Dak Prescott’s ankle hold up?
OXNARD, Calif. — The Dallas Cowboys open 2021 NFL training camp Wednesday at River Ridge Residence Inn. Here’s a closer…
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Arizona Cardinals’ Kyler Murray has ‘more weapons than I can ask for’
TEMPE, Ariz. — It’ll be Christmas in July for Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray. And in August. And in September,…
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Pittsburgh Steelers training camp questions: Can Ben Roethlisberger lead playoff return?
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers open 2021 NFL training camp Wednesday at Heinz Field. Here’s a closer look at a…
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Retired Patriots safety Patrick Chung’s new passion: ‘Constant chaos’ of rugby
QUINCY, Mass. — Recently retired New England Patriots safety Patrick Chung suddenly has a lot of free time on his…
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Better, worse or the same? How the Los Angeles Chargers’ offense has changed this offseason
COSTA MESA, Calif. — The Los Angeles Chargers won their last four games of the 2020 season but lost too…
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Lifeguard-turned-Miami Dolphins guard schooling Florida’s youth on water safety
MIAMI — Miami Dolphins guard Solomon Kindley has held the nickname “Big Fish” since he was a small kid, but…
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Better, worse or the same? Ravens defense focused on being the best
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Continuity is key for the Baltimore Ravens’ defense, and it starts at the top. In Don…
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Patriots’ precedent could be key factor in a Stephon Gilmore resolution
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Quick-hit thoughts/notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. Gilmore resolution?: When Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore…
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Better, worse or same? Lamar Jackson and Ravens offense look more dangerous
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens have been the NFL’s highest-scoring team in Lamar Jackson’s first two full seasons…
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Chargers’ Justin Herbert uses golf tournament as team building going into Year 2
EUGENE, Ore. — Justin Herbert likes playing golf almost as much as he likes playing quarterback. Almost. “It’s relaxing,” he…
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Better, worse, or the same? Anthony Harris, Ryan Kerrigan should bolster Philadelphia Eagles’ defense
PHILADELPHIA — Is the Philadelphia Eagles‘ defense better, worse, or the same compared to the 2020 version? It was tough…
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Pass rush with Bradley Chubb, Von Miller together potential cure for Broncos’ playoff blues
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Of all the things the Denver Broncos want to see as training camp unfolds, linebackers Von Miller…
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Better, worse or the same? How the Las Vegas Raiders’ defense has changed this offseason
HENDERSON, Nev. — Three images of the Las Vegas Raiders defense collapsing late to burn into your cerebral cortex: Yeah,…
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Better, worse or the same? How the Los Angeles Rams’ defense has changed this offseason
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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Who are the locks in a crowded New England Patriots backfield?
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Something is going to have to give when it comes to the crowded New England Patriots running…
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Better, worse or the same? Coaching change will dictate fate of Green Bay Packers’ defense
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Matt LaFleur couldn’t live with another defensive meltdown in an NFC Championship Game, so the Green…
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Why tight end could be the ‘most important position’ in lifting Panthers’ offense
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Joe Brady wouldn’t say that his former quarterback was right in claiming there…
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Size 17 boots, 700-pound squats: Nothing’s too big for Baltimore Ravens’ Ben Cleveland
If anyone doubts that rookie Ben Cleveland can start immediately on the Baltimore Ravens’ offensive line, they should step inside…
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Colts OC Marcus Brady tasked with getting Carson Wentz back on track
INDIANAPOLIS — With the start of Indianapolis Colts training camp less than a month away, there will be more eyes…
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Filled with former NFL players, Detroit Lions coaching staff ‘knows what it takes’ to win
6:00 AM ET Eric WoodyardESPN DETROIT — For Jared Goff, this offseason has been different for a number of reasons.…
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Better, worse or the same? How the Seattle Seahawks’ defense has changed this offseason
6:00 AM ET Brady HendersonESPN After leading the NFL in sacks over the final 10 weeks of last season, the…
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Better, worse or the same? How the Las Vegas Raiders’ offense has changed this offseason
HENDERSON, Nev. — Jon Gruden 2.0 has “improved” from four wins in 2018 to seven wins in 2019 to an…
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Better, worse or the same? Eagles’ offense pins hopes on Jalen Hurts
PHILADELPHIA — Is the Philadelphia Eagles‘ offense better, worse or the same compared to the 2020 version? There has been…
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Former Patriots receiver Chris Hogan attacks new career challenge — lacrosse
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Chris Hogan had reached the pinnacle of professional football, playing in three Super Bowls and filling an…
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Projecting Browns’ defensive depth chart: Revamped roster sports big upside
BEREA, Ohio — Previously, we broke down Cleveland’s projected offensive depth chart. With minicamp completed, the Browns’ revamped defense is…
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Better, worse or the same? How the Los Angeles Rams’ offense has changed this offseason
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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Broncos believe Courtland Sutton is ready to ‘explode’ when regular season arrives
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The biggest improvement from the often-sputtering, turnover-laden offense the Denver Broncos had in 2020 to what’s to…
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With Kenny Golladay in the mix, how will the Giants spread the ball around?
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants have a glut of receiving options. Not that quarterback Daniel Jones or…
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Former NFL star Vernon Davis models acting career after The Rock
ASHBURN, Va. — When fellow actors are introduced to former NFL tight end Vernon Davis, the greeting ends with the…
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Why the pressure is on the Bengals’ defense to improve in 2021
CINCINNATI — Nobody realized it at the start of the 2019 season, but a reckoning was coming for the Cincinnati…
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New England Patriots’ Lawrence Guy: Vegan diet has prolonged my career
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots starting defensive tackle Lawrence Guy is on the other end of the telephone, and…
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How Steelers plan to rebuild OL on fly for one more Super Bowl run with Big Ben
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers‘ offensive line was always going to have a tough learning curve in the 2021 season.…
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If owner Dan Synder steps back, Washington has a chance to rebuild culture
ASHBURN, Va. — It was made clear by the NFL on Thursday that Dan Snyder had built a terrible workplace…
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Better, worse or the same? How the Seattle Seahawks’ offense has changed this offseason
6:00 AM ET Brady HendersonESPN SEATTLE — The issues that led to the Seattle Seahawks‘ offensive collapse in the second…
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How the Buffalo Bills turned a weak WR room into one of the NFL’s deepest
6:00 AM ET Marcel Louis-JacquesESPN BUFFALO, N.Y. — There was a time in recent memory when the Buffalo Bills were…
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Lions RB Jamaal Williams seizes ‘new beginning’ as complement to D’Andre Swift
6:00 AM ET Eric WoodyardESPN DETROIT — Inside the Detroit Lions’ training facility, Jamaal Williams couldn’t stop staring at himself…
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Better, worse or the same? Packers’ answer at QB same with or without Aaron Rodgers
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Better, worse or the same? Where do the Green Bay Packers fall on that subjective scale…
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What’s next after New England’s Stephon Gilmore goes public about contract?
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore has taken his feelings about his contract status public. How that…
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Barry Sanders says Dan Campbell, new Detroit Lions regime ‘feel different’
10:11 AM ET Eric WoodyardESPN DETROIT — A light chant of “Barry, Barry, Barry,” broke out at the Detroit Golf…
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Who will fill WR3 role for Los Angeles Rams, quarterback Matthew Stafford?
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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Better, worse or the same? Dallas Cowboys’ defense banking on Dan Quinn
FRISCO, Texas — If the Dallas Cowboys are going to make the playoffs in 2021, their offense will have to…
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So far, so good: A healthy Jadeveon Clowney is key to Browns’ defensive success
BEREA, Ohio – On the first day of Browns minicamp last week, Jadeveon Clowney lined up with the other linemen…
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Kyler Murray wants his legs to be a ‘luxury’ in Cardinals’ offense
TEMPE, Ariz. — After the Arizona Cardinals lost a game they should’ve won to the New England Patriots last November,…
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Wiggle while you work: Rashod Bateman turning heads with Ravens
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Marlon Humphrey acknowledged he couldn’t get a read on Baltimore Ravens rookie wide receiver Rashod Bateman…
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