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NFL ultimate all-conference teams: ACC and SEC

Just because sports is on hiatus doesn’t mean the competition needs to end. While we wait for the live action to return, ESPN has assembled a collection of “ultimate all-conference teams” that should intrigue college football and NFL fans alike. Our panel of NFL analysts, college and NFL Nation reporters — Andrea Adelson, Matt Bowen, […]

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Jimmy Smith re-signing with Ravens on 1-year deal

Smith can earn up to $6 million this season, agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Ravens once again have four first-round picks in the defensive backfield in Smith, cornerbacks Marlon Humphrey and Marcus Peters, and safety Earl Thomas. Last season, Baltimore ranked sixth in pass defense (207.2 yards) and second in lowest passer […]

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49ers wideouts ready for Chiefs defensive backs’ hands-on approach

One thing that has stuck out to the Niners, especially their pass-catchers, is how hands-on the Chiefs’ defensive backs tend to be. It’s something San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan has emphasized for his wideouts as they get ready for Sunday’s game. “I have definitely seen it on tape,” receiver Kendrick Bourne said. “Kyle has definitely […]

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Predicting roster turnover for all 12 NFL playoff teams: Which players could move

Roster turnover is a fact of life in the NFL. In a league in which many players don’t have guaranteed money due in the upcoming season and somewhere between five and eight organizations typically swap out their football personnel each offseason, just about every player is on a short leash. Even the league’s banner franchises […]

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Panthers star Christian McCaffrey named All-Pro at 2 positions

NEW YORK — Christian McCaffrey‘s versatility and superb statistics helped him to a rare double: The Carolina Panthers running back has made The Associated Press NFL All-Pro Team at two positions. McCaffrey rushed for 1,387 yards and 15 touchdowns and caught 116 passes for 1,005 yards and four TDs this season. He became the third […]

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Barnwell’s guide to the 2019 NFL playoffs: How all 12 teams can win the Super Bowl

With the 2019 NFL playoffs upon us, you already know a little bit about the NFL’s 12 remaining teams. Let’s go a little further and try to offer up some additional insight into the remaining contenders as part of my preview. How are they better or worse than public perception? Is that likely to play […]

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Source: Ravens, Marcus Peters reach 3-year, $42M extension

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens struck a three-year, $42 million contract extension with cornerback Marcus Peters on Saturday, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Ravens announced the extension but did not disclose the length of the contract or its financial terms. Peters has a made a huge impact during the best season […]

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How defense is sparking Super Bowl hopes in five locker rooms

Playing championship defense is exhausting. Every time a team looks elite on that side of the ball, Lamar Jackson happens. Or pass interference review happens. Or the San Francisco 49ers need 48 points to win in New Orleans. Savvy playcallers run enough shifts and motions to dizzy the best defensive fronts. But defenses are standing […]

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Lamar Jackson leads way for Ravens’ NFL-best 12 Pro Bowl selections

In his first full season as an NFL starting quarterback, Jackson leads the NFL with 33 touchdown passes and has run for 1,103 yards, an NFL single-season record for a quarterback. He topped all players in this year’s Pro Bowl fan voting, receiving 704,699 votes, nearly 165,000 more than any other player. “This honor is […]

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