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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper has high hopes for the team’s receiving corps with the addition of first-round pick CeeDee Lamb. Cooper, who signed a five-year, $100 million deal to remain with the Cowboys in March, had a career-high 1,189 receiving yards in 2019. Michael Gallup had 1,107 yards as they became the first

TEMPE, Ariz. — As new Arizona Cardinals receiver DeAndre Hopkins gets to know his quarterback, Kyler Murray, and they start building that ever-important chemistry, Hopkins says he can’t simply be teammates with Murray — they have to be as tight-knit as possible. “My expectation is us becoming best friends and doing everything together, because I

Often when a team signs a big-name free agent to a contract, there is an introductory news conference to acknowledge the addition shortly thereafter. That usually sparks excitement about what is to come. The New England Patriots, however, don’t often operate out of that playbook, not even when it comes to quarterback Cam Newton. Consider

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers isn’t into conjecture — whether it’s about his future with the Green Bay Packers, the possibility of getting through a season without a positive COVID-19 test or whether quarterbacks should operate in their own mini-bubble. No, Rodgers doesn’t know how his time with the Packers will end — an

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings and general manager Rick Spielman have agreed to a multiyear contract extension, the team announced Monday. Spielman’s new deal is believed to run through the 2023 season, according to league sources, which would keep him in line with head coach Mike Zimmer, who recently received a three-year contract extension. “I

During a hectic week that involved Washington’s NFL franchise changing its name after 87 years — which followed an already chaotic month that was supposed to be vacation time — coach Ron Rivera found himself repeatedly answering one question from family, friends and media: What did you get yourself into? A report by The Washington

5:30 PM ET ESPN staff Donning the same number he has worn since high school, quarterback Teddy Bridgewater showed off his blue and black No. 5 jersey on Sunday during the Carolina Panthers‘ 2020 training camp. Bridgewater wasn’t the only player trying on new threads, as Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler said he’s

Browns tight end David Njoku tweeted Saturday that he’s “all in” with Cleveland after requesting a trade earlier this summer through his agent. I’m all in Cleveland. Time to work. — Chief David Njoku (@David_Njoku80) August 1, 2020 A league source confirmed to ESPN that Njoku has rescinded his trade request, at least for now.

A look at what’s happening around the New York Jets: 1. Empty cupboard: Even though the Jets’ poor drafting record is well known, the trade of All-Pro safety Jamal Adams shined a particularly harsh light on the issue. And maybe, just maybe, it factored into Jets general manager Joe Douglas’ decision to deal away his

PHILADELPHIA — Speaking Thursday about his development as a leader, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz noted he is entering his fifth NFL season, and got caught on that thought for a moment. “It still seems crazy to say it’s my fifth year,” Wentz said, breaking into a smile as the next thought popped up. “Definitely

New York Jets middle linebacker C.J. Mosley, the most accomplished player on their defense, has decided to opt out for the 2020 season, sources told ESPN. Mosley hasn’t commented publicly, but a source said it was due to family health reasons. Mosley, the highest-paid player on the Jets, was due to make a total of

4:51 PM ET ESPN staff We got a look at some high-profile rookies in their new uniforms on Friday. That included first-round picks Joe Burrow, Jordan Love and Jerry Jeudy. Plus, Kyler Murray got in some work in the Arizona heat — it’s a dry heat, right? — and we got a behind-the-scenes look at

Free-agent wide receiver Antonio Brown has received an eight-game suspension without pay for multiple violations of the NFL’s personal conduct policy, the league announced Friday. Brown had been the subject of an NFL investigation following an accusation of sexual misconduct at his home by an artist who was working there in 2017. He also pleaded

Jul 29, 2020 Brady HendersonESPN Giving up a package that includes two first-round picks leaves no doubt that the Seattle Seahawks want Jamal Adams around long-term, but multiple sources told ESPN on Tuesday that the team is in no rush to sign the All-Pro safety to an extension. The Seahawks plan to wait until next

Former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nigel Bradham has reached agreement on a one-year deal with the New Orleans Saints, agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Thursday. The Eagles released Bradham on Feb. 19 after he had spent four seasons with the team. Bradham, who turns 30 on Sept. 4, was scheduled to make a

For what has to be the first time this year, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes wasn’t No. 1. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, the reigning NFL MVP, captured the top spot in The NFL Network’s Top 100 players of 2020, while Mahomes was No. 4. Mahomes, the Super Bowl MVP, was surprisingly ranked behind

The Kansas City Chiefs had a second starter from their Super Bowl LIV victory opt out because of coronavirus concerns, as running back Damien Williams informed team officials he would sit out the 2020 season. “As an organization, we certainly understand and respect Damien’s choice, knowing it was made in the best interest of his

6:05 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 Joey Bosa held out of training camp for more than a month, taking an aggressive stance in contract negotiations. But that was before his rookie season in