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Mahomes ‘able to move around,’ won’t be limited

Adam Teicher, ESPN Staff WriterNov 6, 2024, 02:22 PM ET

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Patrick Mahomes said he was eager to test his injured ankle as the Kansas City Chiefs began preparations on Wednesday for Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium.

“When you have a little bit of a roll, it’s a little bit sore,” Mahomes said. “But I’m able to move around and look forward to getting out to practice and seeing how I can push it as

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GM noncommittal on Watson’s Browns future

Daniel Oyefusi, ESPNNov 6, 2024, 12:02 PM ET

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BEREA, Ohio — Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry was noncommittal when asked Wednesday about Deshaun Watson‘s standing with the franchise, as the quarterback’s struggles in Cleveland continued before he sustained a season-ending right Achilles tendon tear in Week 7.

“Really our focus with Deshaun, I would say for any player with a season-ending injury and a major injury,

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Here’s why Caleb Williams and the Bears’ offense is so inconsistent

Courtney Cronin, ESPN Staff WriterNov 6, 2024, 06:00 AM ET

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GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Chicago Bears avoided disaster in the final moments of Sunday’s 29-9 loss to the Arizona Cardinals when rookie quarterback <a data-player-guid="dd15176c-3004-333f-beaa-149216c42968"

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Why the 49ers are impressed by their rookie class this season

Nick Wagoner, ESPN Staff WriterNov 6, 2024, 06:00 AM ET

CloseNick Wagoner is an NFL reporter at ESPN. Nick has covered the San Francisco 49ers and the NFL at ESPN since 2016, having previously covered the St. Louis Rams for 12 years, including three years (2013 to 2015) at ESPN. In his 10 years with the company, Nick has led ESPN’s coverage of the Niners’ 2019 Super Bowl run, Colin Kaepernick’s protest, the Rams making Michael Sam the first openly gay player drafted to the NFL, Sam’s subsequent pursuit of a roster spot and the team’s relocation and stadium saga. You

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Marshon Lattimore trade shows Commanders’ bright future is now

John Keim, ESPN Staff WriterNov 6, 2024, 06:00 AM ET

CloseJohn Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after a stint with the Washington Post. He started covering the team in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and later for the Washington Examiner. He has authored/co-authored four books. You can also listen to him on ‘The John Keim Report’, which airs on ESPN Richmond radio, and follow him on Twitter @john_keimOpen Extended Reactions

ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Commanders entered the season both liking their roster and thinking it still needed work. Even a month ago,

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Mike Williams adds depth that Steelers have needed

Brooke Pryor, ESPN Staff WriterNov 6, 2024, 06:00 AM ET

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PITTSBURGH — It was a long time coming.

By adding wide receiver Mike Williams from the New York Jets at the trade deadline for a 2025 fifth-rounder, the Pittsburgh Steelers ended their monthslong search for a wide receiver by shoring up the position group with a veteran pass catcher who not only complements the existing pass catchers on the roster, but one who also possesses a skillset that

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How a 1-in-780,000 completions streak explains the Goff-St. Brown connection

Eric Woodyard, ESPNNov 6, 2024, 06:00 AM ET

CloseEric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as an NBA reporter dedicated to the Midwest region before switching to his current role in April 2021. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored three books: “Wasted, Ethan’s Talent Search” and “All In: The Kelvin Torbert Story”. He is a proud parent of one son, Ethan. You can follow him on Twitter: @E_WoodyardOpen Extended Reactions

DETROIT — The high school football scene in California was buzzing in 2017. There was an All-American

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Inside the trade that began with a joke and ended with Brian Burns on the Giants

Jordan Raanan, ESPN Staff WriterNov 6, 2024, 06:00 AM ET

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen was standing on the field in early February watching the Senior Bowl practice with Dan Morgan, the president of football operations/general manager for the Carolina Panthers, and Bills GM Brandon Beane.

The three NFL GMs had worked together in Buffalo, and they have a long-standing friendship and working relationship — Morgan’s and Schoen’s

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Panthers still hampered by moving on from 1st-rounders, like Burns

David Newton, ESPN Staff WriterNov 6, 2024, 06:00 AM ET

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney was shocked when told the organization moved on from four straight first-round draft picks from 2016 to 2019.

“That’s crazy,” said the three-time Pro Bowler, whom the Houston Texans made the No. 1 pick of the 2014 draft. “That’s

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Why Marvin Harrison Jr.’s ‘next level’ work ethic is the stuff of lore

Josh Weinfuss, ESPN Staff WriterNov 6, 2024, 06:00 AM ET

CloseJosh Weinfuss is a staff writer who covers the Arizona Cardinals and the NFL at ESPN. Josh has covered the Cardinals since 2012, joining ESPN in 2013. He is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America and a graduate of Indiana University. You can follow him via Twitter @joshweinfuss.Open Extended Reactions

TEMPE, Ariz. — Around 8 a.m. on a Monday, about 16 hours after he had 130 yards and two touchdowns in his second NFL game, Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. was back

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