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Sources: Cleveland Browns QB Case Keenum tests positive for COVID-19

BEREA, Ohio — Cleveland Browns quarterback Case Keenum has tested positive for COVID-19, potentially leaving the team without its top two quarterbacks for Saturday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Kimberley Martin. Starting quarterback Baker Mayfield already tested positive for the virus earlier this week and remains on the […]

Myles Garrett says Cleveland Browns’ defense ‘scary’ with Jadeveon Clowney addition

With Jadeveon Clowney coming aboard, Garrett said the Browns’ defense will be better. Maybe even dangerous. “We’ll be very scary,” Garrett said. The All-Pro defensive end spoke Thursday for the first time since the Browns signed Clowney to a one-year, incentive-laden $10 million contract. Clowney, like Garrett, was taken No. 1 overall in the NFL […]

Aaron Rodgers, Patrick Mahomes among Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award nominees

From star quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes to standout center Jason Kelce to dynamic defensive end Joey Bosa, 32 players have been nominated for the seventh annual Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award. Each NFL team nominated one player for the award, which recognizes players who exemplify outstanding sportsmanship on the field. It is named for […]

Tired of contract talk, Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey leaves videoconference, only to return minutes later

“I’m worried about what I can worry about,” Ramsey said after initially avoiding a pointed question regarding his contract situation. “I’m controlling what I can control.” The No. 5 pick in 2016, Ramsey is scheduled to earn $13.7 million this season. It’s expected the All-Pro cornerback is on track to earn a record-breaking extension after […]

How 2019 NFL second-round draft picks fared, what’s in store in 2020

The 2020 NFL draft is a few weeks away. Last week, we looked back at how each 2019 first-round pick performed in his rookie season. Today, we move on to the second-round picks from last year. The second round was bountiful, with 20 starters coming from the 32 picks and a few stars mixed in. […]

Rams safety Eric Weddle announces retirement after 13 seasons

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Veteran NFL safety Eric Weddle announced his retirement on Thursday. Weddle, 35, played for 13 years. He had one season remaining on a two-year, $10.5 million contract that he signed with the Los Angeles Rams last March. Weddle acknowledged toward the end of the Rams’ 9-7 season that he was contemplating […]

Rams’ Eric Weddle uncertain on NFL on future: ‘I’ve had a great run’

Standing at his locker, Weddle said he took in the experience as he left the L.A. Memorial Coliseum field following a 31-24 victory, aware he might have played his last game in the NFL after 13 seasons. Weddle said he has not made an official decision about retirement. But he indicated he expects the Rams […]

Lessons from six disappointing NFL teams: Barnwell on what went wrong and what’s next

On Sunday’s day of reckoning in the NFC East, the Cowboys were the ones found wanting. Their 17-9 loss to the Eagles dropped Jerry Jones’ team out of first place in the East. The Eagles can clinch the division with a win over the Giants or a Cowboys loss against Washington in Week 17. ESPN’s […]