8:53 PM ET For Eric Weddle, it’s no longer play for the Baltimore Ravens or retire in 2019. About two weeks after saying he would walk away from the game if the Ravens released him, Weddle, a six-time Pro Bowl safety, said he is now open to playing elsewhere if Baltimore doesn’t want him. Weddle,
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8:15 PM ET Associated Press ATLANTA — When Super Bowl LIII kicks off on Feb. 3, legions of police and federal agents will be positioned to protect fans inside and outside the Atlanta stadium where the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams will face off. The game will bring international attention, which makes
7:03 PM ET Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II said Wednesday that the team has started contract talks with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and his agent, Ryan Tollner. “We’ve already started talking to him and his representative about extending that contract,” Rooney said on a conference call with Steelers Nation Unite members. “I think Ben has
10:34 AM ET MOBILE, Ala. — After a few “sleepless nights,” New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis was back to work preparing for the 2019 season at the Senior Bowl on Wednesday. “That’s why I’m here. I had to get over here for my mental state,” Loomis said when asked how he is processing
4:38 PM ET MOBILE, Ala. — The San Francisco 49ers are parting ways with one of the first free-agent signings of the coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch era. The Niners confirmed Wednesday that they have informed defensive tackle Earl Mitchell that they won’t be exercising his option for the 2019 season. The
2:44 PM ET ORLANDO, Fla. — The Pittsburgh Steelers are supporting Antonio Brown from the Pro Bowl. Center and captain Maurkice Pouncey said he believes the team can work out its issues with Brown, while receiving mate JuJu Smith-Schuster stressed he doesn’t want Brown traded. The Steelers are shopping Brown after the All-Pro receiver did
2:14 PM ET Associated Press NEW YORK — A coalition of big names in sports and entertainment is taking on criminal justice reform. Rappers Meek Mill and Jay-Z and the owners of the Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets and Super Bowl-bound New England Patriots came together in New York on Wednesday to announce the launch of
11:37 AM ET New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams was arrested early Wednesday morning for driving while intoxicated, among other charges, according to the New Orleans Police Department. Williams was stopped after driving 80 mph in a 50 mph zone along the Crescent City Connection Bridge and refused a breath test, according to NOPD spokesperson
11:18 AM ET Former St. Louis Rams and New York Giants head coach Steve Spagnuolo has emerged as the favorite to replace Bob Sutton as the Chiefs’ defensive coordinator, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Spagnuolo, 59, and Andy Reid worked together in Philadelphia, share the same agent and have a mutual respect for each other’s
3:49 AM ET OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Whenever there is a comparison made about Lamar Jackson, it usually involves Michael Vick. But Jackson is aspiring to be a different quarterback. For the Baltimore Ravens rookie, the main thing is the ring — several ones. “I already said it when I got drafted: I wanted to