10:56 AM ET FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Cam Newton’s absence from the New England Patriots facility due to a COVID-19 protocol “misunderstanding” has created a big opportunity for first-round pick Mac Jones, coach Bill Belichick acknowledged. Speaking Tuesday morning prior to the Patriots’ second straight practice without Newton, Belichick mostly referred to the team’s statement when
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6:50 AM ET NFL NationESPN Preseason is a time for looking ahead, but as we unleash the latest version of the 2021 NFL Power Rankings, we’re looking way ahead. That means looking into the future to see whose status could be in jeopardy if they don’t step it up this season. Whether it’s judging who
12:43 AM ET Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Travis Etienne is out indefinitely with a midfoot sprain suffered in Monday night’s preseason loss to the Saints in New Orleans, a league source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Etienne’s injured left foot will require further testing, the source told Schefter. The rookie was spotted wearing a protective
12:21 AM ET The Atlanta Falcons are signing former first-round pick Josh Rosen to replace AJ McCarron and compete for the team’s open backup quarterback position, a source told ESPN’s Jordan Schultz on Monday. The spot became vacated when McCarron — who signed with Atlanta in April — tore his right ACL in the second
10:05 PM ET NEW ORLEANS — Jameis Winston couldn’t have made a stronger case to become the New Orleans Saints‘ next starting quarterback on Monday Night Football. Winston completed 9 of 10 passes for 123 yards and two deep touchdown throws that ended with spectacular catches by receiver Marquez Callaway against the Jacksonville Jaguars in
9:10 PM ET Lindsey ThiryESPN Close Covered Rams for two years for Los Angeles Times Previously covered the Falcons Has covered the NBA and college football and basketball THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — With an already thin backfield, the Los Angeles Rams have avoided losing another running back despite Darrell Henderson leaving practice Monday with an
7:40 PM ET GLENDALE, Ariz. — Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury knew before J.J. Watt took the field Monday for his first training camp practice with the Arizona Cardinals that the three-time defensive player of the year was going to try to push the limits and play more than he was scheduled to. That’s exactly what
5:04 PM ET FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys have added three more players, including second-year wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, to the COVID-19 list and went to a virtual format on Sunday and Monday after defensive coordinator Dan Quinn and defensive tackle Carlos Watkins were sent home early from Saturday’s preseason game against the Houston
3:32 PM ET BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns have placed kicker Cody Parkey on injured reserve with a quad injury. Coach Kevin Stefanski said he became aware of the injury just before Sunday’s preseason game against the New York Giants, though he wasn’t sure when Parkey suffered the injury. As a result, Chase McLaughlin
2:38 PM ET Marcel Louis-JacquesESPN BUFFALO, N.Y. — Speaking at Jim Kelly’s celebrity golf tournament Monday, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the league wants to keep the Bills in Buffalo — but in a new stadium. “You’ve got to think long-term here,” Goodell said. “This has been going on for decades, and it’s time to
2:12 PM ET KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chris Jones’ position change plus the development of some younger players made Taco Charlton expendable and the Kansas City Chiefs released the veteran defensive end on Monday. The Chiefs are down to the NFL limit of 80 players. “Taco is going to play in the league,” coach Andy
12:41 PM ET Carson Wentz returned to practice for the Indianapolis Colts on Monday three weeks after surgery to remove a broken bone from his left foot. The quarterback took all the first-team reps in 7-on-7 work and said he is optimistic he can return for the Colts’ Week 1 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.
12:10 PM ET FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – New York Jets linebacker Jarrad Davis is expected to miss about two months with a left ankle injury, another blow to their reeling defense. Coach Robert Saleh, speaking to reporters Monday, wouldn’t specify the nature of Davis’ injury, except to say it’s not a high ankle sprain. Saleh
11:13 AM ET FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton will remain away from the team until Thursday due to a “misunderstanding” on COVID-19 tests “conducted away from NFL facilities,” the club announced. Newton’s absence comes after he traveled to a Patriots-approved medical appointment that required him to leave the New England region,
9:59 AM ET EAGAN, Minn. — Veteran free-agent pass-rusher Everson Griffen is expected to sign with the Minnesota Vikings, a source told ESPN. Griffen, 33, was selected by Minnesota in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL draft and spent a decade with the Vikings. From 2010 to ’19, Griffen totaled 74.5 sacks, which ranks
7:00 AM ET NFL experts Today’s NFL quarterbacks do so many different things extremely well, and picking out the best of the best is no easy task. Every Sunday, we are treated to incredible highlight-reel plays across the league, from 60-yard deep balls to huge gains on designed rushes to inconceivable pinpoint throws outside the
6:00 AM ET NEW ORLEANS — Who knew we’d be seeing a playoff game in August on Monday Night Football? The New Orleans Saints‘ quarterback competition is still, unofficially, too close to call heading into their second preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Before you craft your social media response about how that proves Jameis
10:22 PM ET San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback Trey Lance‘s second preseason game went a lot like his first one … in reverse. Lance got off to a quick start in last week’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs, hitting an 80-yard touchdown pass to receiver Trent Sherfield on his second pass attempt before completing