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ESPN NFL NEWS
- Study: Heart illness rare for COVID-infected pros March 4, 2021A recent study has revealed that out of 789 professional athletes infected with COVID-19, only five of them had inflammatory heart disease.
- Ex-NFL TE Winslow II gets 14-year sentence March 4, 2021Kellen Winslow II, called a "sexual predator" by the judge, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for multiple rapes and other sexual offenses against five women in Southern California.
- Jets GM open to Darnold offers, not trade for star March 4, 2021Jets GM Joe Douglas said he will answer the call if teams try to trade for Sam Darnold but downplayed the idea of trading assets for a star player. He also said he hopes to keep safety Marcus Maye long term.
- Veteran wide receiver Tate released by Giants March 4, 2021Wide receiver Golden Tate has been released by the Giants in a cost-cutting move.
- Saints release punter Morstead after 12 seasons March 4, 2021The New Orleans Saints released Thomas Morstead, who has been one of the NFL's best punters over the past 12 years and was responsible for one of the most iconic moments in franchise history.
- Source: Lions tell CB Trufant he'll be released March 4, 2021The Detroit Lions have told cornerback Desmond Trufant that he will be released, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
- GM says Broncos want Von Miller back in 2021 March 4, 2021The Broncos want Von Miller back in 2021, general manager George Paton said Thursday, but are waiting on more information on his potential legal issues and are not ruling out discussions on a pay cut.
- Big Ben's back: Roethlisberger signs with Steelers March 4, 2021Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, saying he's ready to "give my all" and is "more than happy" to adjust his contract to help the team, has signed a deal to return to the Steelers for the 2021 season.
- After big-ticket targets, who should Patriots pursue in free agency? March 4, 2021In an offseason when New England figures to be aggressive, pass-catchers and interior defensive linemen make sense as potential additions.
- Washington Football Team's Jennifer King paves the way as the NFL's first Black female full-time coach March 4, 2021Jennifer King was named assistant RB coach for Washington in January. The assignment made her the first Black female full-time coach in the NFL. Now King is focused on encouraging the next group of female coaches and getting her squad to the Super Bowl.
FOX SPORTS NFL NEWS
- Skip Bayless: Dak Prescott is winning PR battle against Jerry Jones over his contract | UNDISPUTED March 2, 2021While a few NFL quarterbacks have attempted to force their way off of their teams this offseason, Dak Prescott has remained quiet as he waits for a long-term deal from the Cowboys. Skip Bayless tells Shannon Sharpe that Dak's best strategy in this contract negotiation has been saying nothing.
- J.J. Watt signs with the Cardinals — Dr. Matt doesn’t expect health to be major hurdle March 1, 2021Defensive End J.J. Watt is going to play for the Arizona Cardinals next season. In this video, Dr. Matt Provencher provides perspective on the productivity we will see from J.J. Watt in Arizona.
- Patrick Mahomes’ turf toe surgery — will he be back to 100% by 2021 Week 1? February 10, 2021Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is undergoing surgery on his turf toe, an injury he suffered against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game. Dr. Matt Provencher lays out his timeline for recovery and whether or not the surgery will impact his upcoming season.
- The Casual Fan’s Guide to College Basketball | Titus & Tate February 9, 2021With the Super Bowl in the rearview mirror, it’s finally time for college basketball to take center state, and if you’re just now tuning in, Titus & Tate have you covered. They cover the biggest storylines this season including Gonzaga and Baylor’s dominance, Duke, Kentucky and other blue blood struggles, and which freshmen to keep […]
- Super Bowl Watch Party: Ray Lewis breaks down how he defended Tom Brady in-game February 8, 2021On the Super Bowl Watch Party, Ray Lewis discussed his methods of defending Tom Brady during Brady's time with the New England Patriots.
- Tom Brady is the greatest player in NFL history — Terry Bradshaw February 8, 2021Terry Bradshaw explains why he is now calling Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady the greatest player in NFL history following his seventh Super Bowl victory, a 31-9 drubbing of Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Super Bowl Watch Party: Ray Lewis on Tom Brady: ‘He made greatness a lifestyle February 8, 2021Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis stopped by the Super Bowl Watch Party to break down the greatness he witnessed when playing against Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback and Super Bowl LV MVP Tom Brady.
- Super Bowl Watch Party: Ray Lewis explains the origins of his wild on-field dance February 8, 2021Ray Lewis joined the Super Bowl Watch Party and discussed how he invented his wild on-field dance. Hear Ray break down how he created it.
- Super Bowl Watch Party: Eli Manning on knowing when he needed to retire February 8, 2021Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning joins the FOX Sports Super Bowl Watch Party and explains how he knew it was time to hang up the cleats following the 2019 season.
- Super Bowl Watch Party: Eli Manning on his brother, Peyton, reaching the Hall of Fame February 8, 2021Eli Manning hops on the FOX Sports Super Bowl Watch Party to comment on his brother Peyton's induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
NYT NFL NEWS
- Washington Football Team Will Replace Cheerleaders With a Coed Dance Team March 4, 2021The change came after many accusations of sexual harassment from the women on the cheerleading squad.
- Irv Cross, First Black Network TV Sports Analyst, Dies at 81 March 2, 2021After playing defensive back in the N.F.L., he made history when he joined CBS Sports’ pregame show, “The NFL Today.”
- New York Sports Entering a Promising Era February 23, 2021After two decades of frustration and incompetence broken up by an occasional championship (thanks, Giants), the region’s sports teams all appear headed in the right direction.
- N.F.L. Quarterbacks on the Move: Wentz. Watson? Darnold? February 20, 2021Carson Wentz is a Colt, Jared Goff is a Lion and Deshaun Watson wants to be anything but a Texan. A look at the deals that have been done, and a few more that might be next.
- Vincent Jackson’s Brain Will Be Donated to C.T.E. Study February 18, 2021Jackson, 38, a retired N.F.L. wide receiver, was found dead in a Florida hotel room on Monday.
- Tim Tebow Retires From Baseball February 18, 2021The Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback turned Mets minor leaguer has ended his unlikely run at being a two-sport athlete.
- Jaguars Assistant Coach Chris Doyle Resigns After Backlash February 13, 2021The Fritz Pollard Alliance criticized the recent addition of Chris Doyle, who was accused of mistreatment of Black players at the University of Iowa, to Urban Meyer’s staff in Jacksonville.
- J.J. Watt Released by Texans February 12, 2021The defensive star said he wants to compete for championships near the end of his career.
- Super Bowl Ratings Hit a 15-Year Low. It Still Outperformed Everything Else. February 9, 2021The game between two marquee quarterbacks was not competitive. Still, the Super Bowl is expected to be the most watched television program this year.
- Marty Schottenheimer, 77, Winning N.F.L. Coach With Four Teams, Dies February 9, 2021With a running attack known as Martyball, his teams won 200 regular season games and reached the playoffs 13 times but never made it to the Super Bowl.