8:05 PM ET Marcel Louis-JacquesESPN FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard filed a motion to dismiss a complaint levied against him last month, calling the complaint “the epitome of a shakedown.” An unnamed woman filed a complaint in Broward County against Howard on October 26 alleging he knowingly and negligently gave her a
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5:24 PM ET The U.S. attorney’s office in the Eastern District of Virginia has opened a criminal investigation into allegations that the Washington Commanders engaged in financial improprieties, two sources familiar with the matter confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday. The sources said that prosecutors are focused on several areas and that the inquiry was triggered
4:32 PM ET Marcel Louis-JacquesESPN MIAMI — Coach Mike McDaniel said Wednesday that the Miami Dolphins‘ trades for Bradley Chubb and Jeff Wilson Jr. before the trade deadline “bring some added life” to his team’s season and the locker room. From quarterback Tua Tagovailoa‘s perspective, the trades reinforced what he already believed about the team.
5:24 PM ET Lindsey ThiryESPN Close Covered Rams for two years for Los Angeles Times Previously covered the Falcons Has covered the NBA and college football and basketball COSTA MESA, Calif. — Coming out of a bye week, the Los Angeles Chargers hoped for continued recovery to their injury-plagued roster, but that does not appear
5:24 PM ET THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay said Wednesday he wouldn’t rule out the possibility that running back Cam Akers practices this week and plays against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Akers did not play in the Rams’ last two games as the team explored trade options for their 2020
5:58 PM ET JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars‘ trade for Calvin Ridley was not one that came together quickly. It took several months, numerous interviews with those close to Ridley, and some intricate negotiating before the team finally ended up with one of the league’s best receivers. General manager Trent Baalke said Wednesday that
3:38 PM ET Marcel Louis-JacquesESPN MIAMI — Less than 24 hours after trading for Broncos linebacker Bradley Chubb, Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said the team expects to sign Chubb to a long-term deal. The 26-year-old is in the final year of the rookie contract he signed in 2018, but Grier made it clear that
3:58 PM ET Exactly one week after breaking down in tears when teammate Robert Quinn got traded by the Bears, inside linebacker Roquan Smith was all smiles after his first practice since leaving the Bears himself. Smith, who was acquired by the Baltimore Ravens on Monday, acknowledged he was “shocked” to be dealt a day
3:01 PM ET KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs are preparing newly acquired wide receiver Kadarius Toney to play in Sunday night’s game against the Tennessee Titans. “We’ll try to work him in,” Reid said Wednesday shortly before Toney practiced with the Chiefs for the first time. “He’s a smart kid. He’s been
3:44 PM ET ASHBURN, Va. — For the first time in nearly a year, Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young felt like he was part of the group again. He was back at practice for the first time this season. But it remains uncertain when he’ll play during a game. On Wednesday, Young went through