9:41 AM ET As a possible solution to avoid the type of missed call from the NFC Championship Game, the NFL is expected to consider a plan that would allow limited coaches’ challenges for incorrect judgment calls that also could include a penalty or time run off if the coach is wrong, per a league
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2:27 AM ET ATLANTA — This Sunday could be personal, but Brandin Cooks doesn’t come across as a vengeful person. The Los Angeles Rams wide receiver and one-time New England Patriot is proud to admit his affinity for SpongeBob SquarePants. Cooks also isn’t discreet about his spirituality, reciting scripture as if the Bible is his
9:12 AM ET Associated Press ATLANTA — Atlanta Falcons guard Ben Garland has won the NFL’s Salute to Service Award. Garland was recognized Wednesday by the league and USAA for his exceptional efforts to honor and support members of the military community. He will be recognized on Saturday night during NFL Honors, the prime-time TV
12:28 AM ET FRISCO, Texas — The Georgia Dome is gone, replaced by a parking lot and grass fields next to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where the New England Patriots will play the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII on Sunday. Twenty-five years ago, the Dallas Cowboys won Super Bowl XXVIII inside the Georgia Dome, beating
12:45 AM ET Editor’s note: This story has been updated after originally running in August, 2018. ATLANTA – When it comes to improbable storylines, here is one few saw coming in March of 2018: Quarterback Tom Brady answering questions on Opening Night at Super Bowl LIII about top-notch protection from new left tackle Trent Brown.
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7:30 AM ET Kevin SeifertNFL Nation Close ESPN.com national NFL writer ESPN.com NFC North reporter, 2008-2013 Covered Vikings for Minneapolis Star Tribune, 1999-2008 The New England Patriots have by far the best record in the NFL since the start of the 2001 season, when Tom Brady ascended as starting quarterback for coach Bill Belichick’s team.
7:27 AM ET Three hundred sixty-five days ago, Kansas City and Washington opened the offseason trade market by swapping quarterback Alex Smith for corner Kendall Fuller and a third-round pick. The move made sense for both sides; Washington suddenly had a plug-and-play replacement for the departing Kirk Cousins, while Kansas City got badly needed help
12:16 AM ET Pat McManamon Close ESPN Staff Writer Covered Browns, Cleveland sports since 1998 Previously worked at Fox Sports Ohio, AOL Fanhouse, Akron Beacon Journal/Ohio.com Cleveland native, proud father of two daughters Jordan Raanan Baker Mayfield and Saquon Barkley were the top two picks in last year’s NFL draft. They also were perhaps best
11:26 PM ET ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos have hired T.C. McCartney, the grandson of former longtime University of Colorado football coach Bill McCartney, to be the team’s quarterbacks coach. Like offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello, McCartney is coming to the Broncos from the San Francisco 49ers, where both were on Kyle Shanahan’s staff. McCartney,