7:09 PM ET METAIRIE, La. — Tight end Benjamin Watson says his 15th NFL season will be his last, and he hopes to go out on top as a member of the 13-2 New Orleans Saints. “You hope you get to exit on your own terms. You hope to exit with a great win,” said
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7:00 PM ET FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets lost their top blocking tight end this week because of a freak accident in the weight room, typifying their awful season. While working out Wednesday after practice, Eric Tomlinson dropped a weight on his foot, lacerated two toes and required surgery, a source told
6:32 PM ET BEREA, Ohio — Jarvis Landry got a history lesson Thursday afternoon. “So really,” he asked during a media gaggle, “the Cleveland team became the Baltimore Ravens?” Yes, Landry was told, the team from Cleveland moved to Baltimore after the 1995 season — then won the Super Bowl following the 2000 season. “Damn,”
6:06 PM ET ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford on Thursday said he’d like to remain with the same team — the one that drafted him — his entire career. The 30-year-old Stafford, who was the No. 1 overall pick of the Lions in 2009, has had his name thrown around —
5:20 PM ET FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, who had acknowledged after Super Bowl LII that he was weighing his football future, deflected questions on the topic leading into the team’s regular-season finale against the New York Jets while reaffirming his commitment to the team this year. “I haven’t been
5:04 PM ET ASHBURN, Va. — When the Washington Redskins signed Adrian Peterson in August, speculation centered on whether he could last all 16 games. Many also wondered at what level he could perform. He’s topped 1,000 yards and he’ll play all 16 games. That’s why Peterson said he showed he could still play football
4:54 PM ET PITTSBURGH — Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown missed Thursday’s practice with a knee issue, raising questions about his health entering the season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals. Brown also missed Wednesday’s practice with the “coach’s decision” designation. Needing help to make it into the playoffs, the Steelers have to put their faith
4:52 PM ET Turron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney University NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans got some good news when quarterback Marcus Mariota returned to practice on Thursday after missing Wednesday’s practice. Mariota was listed as a limited participant due to
4:52 PM ET TAMPA, Fla. — With increased speculation that Dirk Koetter won’t return as coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers next season, quarterback Jameis Winston on Thursday praised Koetter for helping with his development. Koetter was offensive coordinator during Winston’s rookie season before being elevated to head coach in 2016. He was also responsible
12:46 PM ET OWINGS MILLS, Md. — After every Baltimore Ravens‘ victory, safety Eric Weddle celebrates by eating about a gallon of ice cream. If the Ravens can beat the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Weddle will receive a bigger prize — a seven-figure one. Weddle earns a $1 million incentive if he reaches the Pro