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• Source: WFT's Sweat (jaw) could miss a month

  03-11-2021 23:45 via espn.com
  
  Washington DE Montez Sweat suffered a broken jaw during Sunday's loss to the Denver Broncos and will not be allowed to have any physical contact for a month, a source confirmed to ESPN.
  
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• Rodgers out: Packers-Chiefs line moves seven points

  03-11-2021 23:45 via espn.com
  
  Reaction from oddsmakers and bettors to Aaron Rodgers's absence on Sunday.
  
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• Gilmore: Disagreed with how Pats handled injury

  03-11-2021 23:45 via espn.com
  
  Stephon Gilmore, trade by the Patriots to the Panthers last month, said Wednesday that he didn't like how his former team handled his return from surgery on his torn quad.
  
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• Attorney: Watson settlement talks broke down

  03-11-2021 23:45 via espn.com
  
  Attorney Tony Buzbee said Tuesday that settlement talks between Deshaun Watson and the 22 women suing him broke down over nondisclosure agreements.
  
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• 'Smart' Rams mulling LB Miller status for Week 9

  03-11-2021 22:59 via espn.com
  
  Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay said that outside linebacker Von Miller, acquired earlier in the week, has passed a physical, but will not participate in practice Wednesday and that his Week 9 status remained to be determined.
  
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• Giants place Barkley, McKinney on COVID list

  03-11-2021 22:59 via espn.com
  
  The Giants placed RB Saquon Barkley and S Xavier McKinney on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday.
  
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• Dolphins GM: Watson interest was 'due diligence'

  03-11-2021 22:59 via espn.com
  
  Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier confirmed his team looked into a possible trade for Deshaun Watson, saying it's his job to "investigate every avenue" to improve the roster.
  
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• Baker 'surprised' by video, hasn't heard from OBJ

  03-11-2021 22:59 via espn.com
  
  Browns QB Baker Mayfield acknowledged being "surprised" by the recent video posted by the father of Odell Beckham Jr. and "the feelings behind it" and said he hasn't heard from the receiver since.
  
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• Inside story of why the Houston Texans didn't trade quarterback Deshaun Watson, what's next

  03-11-2021 22:53 via espn.com
  
  The Texans cannot trade Watson now until the start of the new league year on March 16, 2022, but there are several complicating factors that could prevent it from happening.
  
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• Where does the loss of WR Michael Thomas, QB Jameis Winston leave the New Orleans Saints?

  03-11-2021 21:59 via espn.com
  
  In the same week where the Saints lost starting quarterback Jameis Winston for the season, they were faced with the same fate for their star wideout.
  
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• Mike White's Jets jersey on display in Pro Football Hall of Fame

  03-11-2021 21:59 via espn.com
  
  The QB’s story "has resonated with a lot of people. People love to see an underdog ... get an opportunity," said Jason Aikens, the Hall's curator.
  
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• Fantasy football trade value: Don't forget about Trey Lance

  03-11-2021 21:59 via espn.com
  
  Eric Moody goes over which players fantasy managers should consider dealing for right now, including a number of fleet-footed quarterbacks.
  
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• Saints WR Thomas has setback, out for season

  03-11-2021 21:15 via espn.com
  
  Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas is out for the season due to a setback in his recovery from ankle surgery, he announced on Twitter.
  
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• Cards QB Murray should be 'good to go' vs. 49ers

  03-11-2021 21:15 via espn.com
  
  Neither Arizona coach Kliff Kingsbury nor Kyler Murray believes the Cardinals quarterback will need to practice this week in order to be prepared to play Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers as Murray continues to heal from a left ankle sprain.
  
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• 'We can use that as motivation': Matt Ryan hopes Falcons get inspired by Braves' title run

  03-11-2021 20:12 via espn.com
  
  The Braves won the World Series, bringing a title back to Atlanta, after a slow start. The Falcons, who are 3-4, want to follow the Braves' example.
  
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• Baltimore Colts RB, fil-in QB Matte dead at 82

  03-11-2021 19:32 via espn.com
  
  Tom Matte, Baltimore Colts running back and fill-in QB -- and former color analyst for Baltimore Ravens radio broadcasts -- has died at 82.
  
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• What to expect from Packers offense under Jordan Love

  03-11-2021 18:47 via espn.com
  
  Love will make his first NFL start Sunday against the Chiefs. What can you expect from him and the Packers' offense?
  
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• Source: Pack's Rodgers tests positive for COVID

  03-11-2021 18:47 via espn.com
  
  Packers QB Aaron Rodgers has tested positive for COVID-19, a source confirmed to ESPN, and Jordan Love will make his first career start against Kansas City on Sunday.
  
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• Rankings: Week 9

  03-11-2021 18:47 via espn.com
  
  With Aaron Rodgers out for Week 9, here are the updated rankings for quarterbacks and all other positions.
  
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• OBJ not practicing; Browns discussing next steps

  03-11-2021 18:47 via espn.com
  
  Odell Beckham Jr. will not practice Wednesday, with Browns coach Kevin Stefanski saying the team is discussing the wide receiver's future with his agent.
  
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• Ruggs drove 156 mph seconds before fatal crash

  03-11-2021 18:06 via espn.com
  
  Former Raiders receiver Henry Ruggs III was driving 156 mph just seconds before the fiery crash in Las Vegas that left a woman dead, according to prosecutors.
  
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• Panthers' McCaffrey steps closer to return off IR

  03-11-2021 18:06 via espn.com
  
  After Christian McCaffrey missed the past five games with a hamstring injury, the Panthers designated him for return from injured reserve, making him eligible to play Sunday if activated.
  
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• OBJ not practicing day after dad zings Mayfield

  03-11-2021 18:06 via espn.com
  
  Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will not practice Wednesday due to a non-injury-related personal matter, one day after his father posted comments on social media trashing quarterback Baker Mayfield.
  
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• Giants retesting, hope to avoid COVID outbreak

  03-11-2021 17:26 via espn.com
  
  The Giants are retesting for COVID-19 after a number of members of the organization tested positive.
  
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• Source: Packers' Rodgers tests positive for COVID

  03-11-2021 16:39 via espn.com
  
  Packers QB Aaron Rodgers has tested positive for COVID-19, a source confirmed to ESPN, and Jordan Love will make his first career start against Kansas City on Sunday.
  
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• Saints' Thomas suffers setback, out for season

  03-11-2021 15:18 via espn.com
  
  Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas is out for the season due to a setback in his recovery from ankle surgery, he announced on Twitter.
  
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• To make a playoff push, 49ers need highest-paid players to perform

  03-11-2021 13:52 via espn.com
  
  The 49ers handed out top-of-market deals at multiple positions, thinning their "middle class," and requiring top performances from those getting paid.
  
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• Sources: Giants' Shepard out through bye week

  03-11-2021 13:52 via espn.com
  
  Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard will miss at least Sunday's game against the Raiders because of a quad strain, sources told ESPN.
  
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• From the Broncos to the Rams: How the Von Miller trade went down

  03-11-2021 13:52 via espn.com
  
  After discussions with some in the league, ESPN pieced together how the trade unfolded.
  
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• Chasing 113 points: Could a modern NFL matchup break the combined single-game scoring record -- and how?

  03-11-2021 13:06 via espn.com
  
  Fifty-five years ago, Washington beat the Giants 72-41. Is that 113-total-point record breakable, how close have NFL games come and what needs to happen for that kind of scoring?
  
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• Tannenbaum's updated QB rankings: Backups impress, Wentz's turnovers return and Rodgers rises to No. 1

  03-11-2021 13:05 via espn.com
  
  Here are Mike Tannenbaum's NFL QB ratings and what he saw on the field under center this week, including big days for backups Mike White, Trevor Siemian and Cooper Rush.
  
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• WR Ruggs released by Raiders after fatal crash

  03-11-2021 05:35 via espn.com
  
  The Las Vegas Raiders released wide receiver Henry Ruggs III on Tuesday night following his involvement in a predawn vehicle crash that left a woman dead.
  
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• WR Ruggs faces 2 felony charges in fatal crash

  03-11-2021 01:13 via espn.com
  
  Raiders receiver Henry Ruggs III faces felony charges of DUI resulting in death and reckless driving after he was involved in a two-vehicle accident that left a woman dead early Tuesday morning.
  
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• Rams GM: Adding Miller helps us now, long term

  03-11-2021 01:13 via espn.com
  
  The Los Angeles Rams acquired linebacker Von Miller with the hope that he would help the team in 2021, but also have a "long-term vision" for him as well, GM Les Snead said.
  
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