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Super Bowl LVI: Sixteen players and coaches reveal tales of Super Bowl nerves

In preparing for his first Super Bowl in February 2014, Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner didn’t really stress about facing Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos’ record-setting offense. Wagner’s nervousness surfaced at the opening kickoff. “I was more nervous about that moment when all the flashes happen,” Wagner told ESPN Seahawks reporter Brady Henderson. “It […]

Which NFL teams are healthiest for the homestretch? We do an injury checkup for all 32

As we roll through the final third of the 2021 NFL regular season, no team is completely healthy, but the impact of injuries is felt differently across the league. The New Orleans Saints lost quarterback Jameis Winston to a season-ending ACL tear in his left knee in a victory on Oct. 31 and haven’t won […]

Philadelphia Eagles OT Lane Johnson opens up about anxiety, three-game absence

DETROIT — Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson opened up about his ongoing battle with anxiety Sunday and explained the circumstances that led to him stepping away from football earlier this season. Johnson said he was experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms after he stopped taking an SSRI medication, a type of antidepressant that works by increasing […]

Lane Johnson returning to Philadelphia Eagles after two-week absence to address mental health

“I would like to thank everyone for their understanding and support over the last two weeks,” he wrote on social media. “I appreciate the positive notes and messages as I’ve worked hard to restore my personal life. Depression and anxiety are things I’ve dealt with for a long time and have kept hidden from my […]

Philadelphia Eagles lose Isaac Seumalo to season-ending foot surgery

It’s another blow to an offensive line that was already without right guard Brandon Brooks (pectoral) and left tackle Jordan Mailata (medial collateral ligament sprain) in Monday’s game, a 41-21 loss. Seumalo was carted off the field after injuring the foot in the second half. Nate Herbig replaced him in the lineup. Safety K’Von Wallace […]

Philadelphia Eagles activate TE Zach Ertz from COVID-19 list ahead of game vs. Dallas Cowboys

PHILADELPHIA — Eagles tight end Zach Ertz was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, the team announced. Ertz, 30, returned to practice for the first time since being placed on the reserve list Monday, increasing the chances that he plays against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football (8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN). Per NFL protocols, […]

NFL Week 3 injury updates: News on Carson Wentz, Ben Roethlisberger and more

Week 2 of the NFL season was exciting, with entertaining games for every kind of fan. There were defensive slugfests, high-scoring affairs and chaotic endings. However, despite the appealing action that captivated fans, injuries also happened — and there were plenty of them. Unfortunately, some teams will be without certain star-caliber players for the time […]

Philadelphia Eagles place TE Zach Ertz on reserve/COVID-19 list; OG Brandon Brooks has pec strain

Per NFL protocols, players who are vaccinated and asymptomatic can return after providing two negative test results 24 hours apart, while unvaccinated players who test positive must isolate for at least 10 days. The Eagles’ next game is on Monday Night Football Sept. 27 against the Dallas Cowboys. Ertz, 30, played Sunday in a 17-11 […]

Philadelphia Eagles DE Brandon Graham injures Achilles, says he’s out for season

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham suffered an Achilles injury in Sunday’s loss to the San Francisco 49ers, and he took to social media after the game to say he’ll be sidelined until next season. “We still about to shock the world! I will just be leading from the sidelines this year working […]

NFL Week 2 takeaways: What we learned, big reaction questions and team confidence ratings for every game

Week 2 of the 2021 NFL season featured surprise performances and unfortunate injuries across the board. Sam Darnold and the Panthers are now 2-0 after dominating a Saints team that overwhelmed Green Bay in Week 1. The Bills bounced back with a convincing blowout win in Miami, the Rams squeezed out a win in Indianapolis […]

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