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Irish interest in NFL heats up as league scouts more international cities to stage games
LONDON (AP) — Several hundred thousand Irish viewers got a tutorial from Charlie Smyth on the difference between lining up a kick in Gaelic football versus a field goal in American football. Smyth, who had just signed a contract with the New Orleans Saints, humbly told “The Late...
ESPN announces Jason Kelce's hiring. He will be part of the 'Monday Night Football' pregame show
NEW YORK (AP) — Jason Kelce is officially a member of ESPN’s “Monday Night Countdown” team. ESPN announced Kelce had signed a multiyear agreement on Tuesday during a presentation to advertisers in New York. He will also be a part of ESPN's Super Bowl week coverage. ...
Patrick Mahomes vs. Joe Burrow showdown coming in Week 2 as NFL continues releasing its schedule
NEW YORK (AP) — First, Lamar Jackson. Then, Joe Burrow. The two-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs face a daunting test in opening their season after CBS unveiled Kansas City’s Week 2 opponent as being the Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday. The league also announced Aaron...
Jets sign 1st-rounder Olu Fashanu to 4-year, $20.51 million deal. Offensive tackle was No. 11 pick
The New York Jets signed first-round draft pick Olu Fashanu to a four-year, $20.51 million contract on Monday. The deal with the former Penn State offensive tackle is fully guaranteed and includes a fifth-year team option. Fashanu was the 11th overall pick last month after the Jets...
Boom! Boom! Pow! Jets hope trio of rookie playmakers' physical approach 'permeates' the entire team
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Malachi Corley's eyes light up whenever a defensive player squares up to tackle him. The New York Jets rookie wide receiver is ready to deliver an even harder hit. And then he keeps running. “Every time I get the ball,...
Jordan Travis has pondered someday replacing Aaron Rodgers. Health is focus now for Jets rookie QB
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Jordan Travis still needs some time to recover from the horrific leg injury that once put his football career on hold. Patience is something Travis has perfected, especially in the past few months. The former Florida State star, who was...
Aaron Rodgers not expected to have any restrictions in the Jets' next phase of offseason workouts
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers is on track to be on the field without limitations for the New York Jets in a few weeks. Coach Robert Saleh said Friday after the team's first day of rookie minicamp practices that Rodgers has looked good as he continues to work his way back...
NFL teams pick up 5th-year options on Waddle, Rousseau, Darrisaw, Pitts and other 2021 1st-rounders
Receiver Jaylen Waddle, linebacker Jaelan Phillips, defensive end Gregory Rousseau, left tackle Christian Darrisaw and tight end Kyle Pitts were among the 2021 first-round draft picks whose fifth-year contract options were formally exercised Monday. The Miami Dolphins picked up...
Former Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton agrees to 1-year deal with Eagles, agent says
Former New York Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton has agreed to terms with the Philadelphia Eagles on a one-year contract worth up to $5.5 million, agent Alan Herman told The Associated Press on Sunday night. The contract is pending a physical, according to Herman. ...
NFL draft attendance record set with more than 775,000 fans attending the event in Detroit
DETROIT (AP) — The NFL draft has a new attendance record after more than 775,000 fans flooded downtown Detroit for the three-day event. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer revealed Saturday at Campus Martius Park that Detroit had broken the record, and the league later released its...