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6:00 AM ET “I’d probably quit football if I had to play for somebody else … I’d rather go down with the ship, if I have to.” — Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr Derek Carr’s proclamation last week accomplished two things. At least. For one, the Raiders franchise quarterback demonstrated an undying loyalty to

9:19 PM ET Associated Press CHULA VISTA, Calif. — Nate Ebner won’t get to compete at the Tokyo Olympics between NFL seasons after withdrawing from contention for the U.S. rugby sevens squad because of injury. The 32-year-old Ebner said he had surgery after playing for the New York Giants in the 2020 NFL season and

5:00 PM ET In the 24 hours since he became the first active NFL player to come out as gay, Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib‘s jersey has been the top-selling item across the league, according to Fanatics. Nassib, 28, made the announcement Monday in a video posted to Instagram from his house in

3:23 PM ET TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown‘s probation was terminated one year early, and the criminal matter stemming from his altercation with a moving truck driver was finalized on Tuesday, Brown’s attorney Sean Burstyn told ESPN. Brown was charged with assaulting driver Anton Tumanov on Jan. 21, 2020, while

1:24 PM ET Tom Brady — New England Patriots legend. Tampa Bay Buccaneers savior. Future unanimous Hall of Famer. Perhaps the greatest quarterback the National Football League has ever seen. 1 Related And, as it turns out, expert troll. Ahead of his charity golf match with Phil Mickelson against Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers

6:00 AM ET SANTA CLARA, Calif. — In the days after the San Francisco 49ers traded up to No. 3 in the NFL draft and made it clear they intended to use that pick on a quarterback, incumbent starter Jimmy Garoppolo did what any normal human would do: he let his mind wander. “There’s a

1:15 PM ET One of the organizers of this week’s Tight End University said Tim Tebow did not get an invitation to participate because of a higher-than-expected response that meant there wasn’t enough room. San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle — who along with the Kansas City Chiefs‘ Travis Kelce and former player Greg

10:00 AM 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. — Matthew Stafford took snap after snap, dropping back each time to scan the field. And that was the extent of the 11-on-11 action

6:00 AM ET PHILADELPHIA — When DeVonta Smith transitioned from Heisman Trophy winning receiver to 2021 NFL draft prospect, his size became the focus. Listed at 6-foot-1 and 175 pounds on the University of Alabama’s website, he was reportedly measured at 6-feet and 166 pounds during the medical combine in April. Debate over how successful

6:00 AM ET OWINGS MILLS, Md. — After topping all running backs last season in yards per attempt, J.K. Dobbins has taken over the lead role for the NFL’s top rushing attack. Any concerns about a sophomore slump? Not after this sophomore slight. During the Baltimore Ravens’ recent minicamp, it took Dobbins until only the

6:37 AM ET INDIANAPOLIS — The bond between Colts coach Frank Reich and quarterback Carson Wentz can be traced to a three-minute car ride across the North Dakota State campus to the football facility. It was 2016 and Wentz was expected to be one of the top picks in the draft. Reich, then offensive coordinator

11:07 PM ET TAMPA, Fla. — Florida Senator Marco Rubio penned a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to assist former Navy cornerback Cameron Kinley in delaying his commission with the Navy so he can attend training camp with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. “In the past, the U.S. Department of Defense has issued many

9:23 PM ET ESPN News Services LOS ANGELES — Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark was arrested in Los Angeles after police saw a submachine gun in his car, police said Monday. Clark, 28, was pulled over for a vehicle violation south of downtown at about 9:20 p.m. Sunday, LAPD public information officer Tony

8:31 PM ET MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings rookie defensive tackle Jaylen Twyman was shot four times while visiting a family member in Washington, D.C, his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday. “Wrong place, wrong time,” Rosenhaus said. “In talking to him today, he’s going to be OK — that’s all that matters.

7:30 PM ET On Monday, Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib became the first active NFL player to announce he is gay. Nassib made the announcement on Instagram, saying “I’ve been meaning to do this for a while now, but I finally feel comfortable enough to get it off my chest.” Raiders owner Mark

6:32 PM ET HENDERSON, Nev. — Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib on Monday became the first active NFL player to come out as gay. Nassib, 28, made the announcement in an Instagram post. “What’s up people?” Nassib posted. “I’m at my house here in West Chester, Pennsylvania. I just want to take a

4:44 PM ET TEMPE, Ariz. – Arizona Cardinals rookie linebacker Zaven Collins was arrested Sunday morning for excessive speed and reckless driving, and was later released. Collins, 22, was pulled over in his Mercedes by the Scottsdale Police Department around 10:04 a.m. just north of Old Town Scottsdale. He was observed driving 76 mph in

3:15 PM ET EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants legend Eli Manning is officially back with the organization in a business operations and fan engagement role. He also will work on original content development, which includes a new lifestyle series that premieres this fall. Manning, 40, retired after the 2019 season following a franchise-record