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Diving in: Swimming among ways Seahawks’ DK Metcalf, Russell Wilson have bonded

Diving in: Swimming among ways Seahawks’ DK Metcalf, Russell Wilson have bonded

On : January 8, 2021- by legend65- No Comment

7:00 AM ETBrady HendersonESPN RENTON, Wash. — Some six months before they kicked off the most prolific season of any quarterback-wide receiver duo in Seattle Seahawks history, DK Metcalf reluctantly followed Russell Wilson into the shallow end of a swimming pool.
They had recently arrived in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, for a late-winter vacation that preceded a longer stay at Wilson's offseason home in San Diego. At the top of the agenda for the month and a half they spent together was trainin..

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Who can be ‘final outdated man standing?’ NFL’s 5 oldest QBs share playoff stage for first time

Who can be ‘final outdated man standing?’ NFL’s 5 oldest QBs share playoff stage for first time

On : January 8, 2021January 10, 2021- by legend65- No Comment

Jan 8, 2021NFL NationESPN If Ben Roethlisberger says it's OK to say it, then go ahead and call these NFL playoffs the year of the “old guys.”
And Big Ben isn't even the oldest.
The NFL's five oldest starting quarterbacks are all still playing, while some of the future stars, such as Kyler Murray and Deshaun Watson, are at home watching.
This postseason, which begins Saturday with wild-card weekend, marks the first time five quarterbacks age 37 or older will start in the same playo..

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Who will likely be ‘final previous man standing?’ NFL’s 5 oldest QBs share playoff stage for first time

Who will likely be ‘final previous man standing?’ NFL’s 5 oldest QBs share playoff stage for first time

On : January 8, 2021January 10, 2021- by legend65- No Comment

Jan 8, 2021NFL NationESPN If Ben Roethlisberger says it's OK to say it, then go ahead and call these NFL playoffs the year of the “old guys.”
And Big Ben isn't even the oldest.
The NFL's five oldest starting quarterbacks are all still playing, while some of the future stars, such as Kyler Murray and Deshaun Watson, are at home watching.
This postseason, which begins Saturday with wild-card weekend, marks the first time five quarterbacks age 37 or older will start in the same playo..

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Who will probably be ‘final previous man standing?’ NFL’s 5 oldest QBs share playoff stage for first time

Who will probably be ‘final previous man standing?’ NFL’s 5 oldest QBs share playoff stage for first time

On : January 8, 2021January 9, 2021- by legend65- No Comment

Jan 8, 2021NFL NationESPN If Ben Roethlisberger says it's OK to say it, then go ahead and call these NFL playoffs the year of the “old guys.”
And Big Ben isn't even the oldest.
The NFL's five oldest starting quarterbacks are all still playing, while some of the future stars, such as Kyler Murray and Deshaun Watson, are at home watching.
This postseason, which begins Saturday with wild-card weekend, marks the first time five quarterbacks age 37 or older will start in the same playo..

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Who will probably be ‘final previous man standing?’ NFL’s 5 oldest QBs share playoff stage for first time

Who will probably be ‘final previous man standing?’ NFL’s 5 oldest QBs share playoff stage for first time

On : January 8, 2021January 9, 2021- by legend65- No Comment

Jan 8, 2021NFL NationESPN If Ben Roethlisberger says it's OK to say it, then go ahead and call these NFL playoffs the year of the “old guys.”
And Big Ben isn't even the oldest.
The NFL's five oldest starting quarterbacks are all still playing, while some of the future stars, such as Kyler Murray and Deshaun Watson, are at home watching.
This postseason, which begins Saturday with wild-card weekend, marks the first time five quarterbacks age 37 or older will start in the same playo..

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Who can be ‘final outdated man standing?’ NFL’s 5 oldest QBs share playoff stage for first time

Who can be ‘final outdated man standing?’ NFL’s 5 oldest QBs share playoff stage for first time

On : January 8, 2021January 9, 2021- by legend65- No Comment

Jan 8, 2021NFL NationESPN If Ben Roethlisberger says it's OK to say it, then go ahead and call these NFL playoffs the year of the “old guys.”
And Big Ben isn't even the oldest.
The NFL's five oldest starting quarterbacks are all still playing, while some of the future stars, such as Kyler Murray and Deshaun Watson, are at home watching.
This postseason, which begins Saturday with wild-card weekend, marks the first time five quarterbacks age 37 or older will start in the same playo..

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Who will likely be ‘final previous man standing?’ NFL’s 5 oldest QBs share playoff stage for first time

Who will likely be ‘final previous man standing?’ NFL’s 5 oldest QBs share playoff stage for first time

On : January 8, 2021January 8, 2021- by legend65- No Comment

6:00 AM ETNFL NationESPN If Ben Roethlisberger says it's OK to say it, then go ahead and call these NFL playoffs the year of the “old guys.”
And Big Ben isn't even the oldest.
The NFL's five oldest starting quarterbacks are all still playing, while some of the future stars, such as Kyler Murray and Deshaun Watson, are at home watching.
This postseason, which begins Saturday with wild-card weekend, marks the first time five quarterbacks age 37 or older will start in the same playof..

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Rams proceed to get more healthy, activate Brockers

Rams proceed to get more healthy, activate Brockers

On : January 8, 2021January 9, 2021- by legend65- No Comment

3:42 PM ETLindsey ThiryESPN Close Covered Rams for two years for Los Angeles Times
Previously covered the Falcons
Has covered the NBA and college football and basketballTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — The Los Angeles Rams have activated defensive lineman Michael Brockers from the reserve/COVID-19 list, the team announced Friday.
The move comes a day before the Rams (10-6) are scheduled to play the NFC West champion Seattle Seahawks (12-4) in a wild-card playoff game Saturday at Lumen Field. The Rams..

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Browns reopen facility, begin playoff practices

Browns reopen facility, begin playoff practices

On : January 8, 2021January 9, 2021- by legend65- No Comment

2:42 PM ETJake TrotterESPN Staff Writer CloseCovers the Big 12Joined ESPN.com in 2011Graduate of Washington & Lee UniversityBEREA, Ohio — Two days before their first playoff appearance in 18 years, the Cleveland Browns finally practiced for the playoffs.
The NFL cleared the team to practice Friday afternoon for the first time this week. Cleveland's training facility had been closed since Tuesday, after head coach Kevin Stefanski and four others within the team tested positive for COVID-19…

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Saints with out star DE Hendrickson vs. Bears

Saints with out star DE Hendrickson vs. Bears

On : January 8, 2021January 9, 2021- by legend65- No Comment

4:49 PM ETMike TriplettESPN Staff Writer CloseCovered Saints for eight years at New Orleans Times-Picayune
Previously covered LSU football, San Francisco 49ers
Iowa native and University of Iowa graduateMETAIRIE, La. — The New Orleans Saints are still hoping to get offensive stars Alvin Kamara and Michael Thomas back in the lineup for Sunday's playoff opener against the Chicago Bears.
But they ruled out one of their top defensive playmakers, defensive end Trey Hendrickson, with a neck inju..

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Cowboys’ defensive failures value Nolan, Tomsula

Cowboys’ defensive failures value Nolan, Tomsula

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4:48 PM ETTodd ArcherESPN Staff Writer CloseCovered NFL since 1997, Cowboys since 2003
Previously covered Bengals and Dolphins
Lives in Dallas area with his wife and two childrenFRISCO, Texas — Defensive coordinator Mike Nolan and defensive line coach Jim Tomsula will not be returning to the Dallas Cowboys for the 2021 season, the team announced Friday.
Last season, the Cowboys (6-10) allowed the most points in franchise history (473) and finished 31st in the league in run defense. In the seaso..

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Rams proceed to get more healthy, activate Brockers

Rams proceed to get more healthy, activate Brockers

On : January 8, 2021January 8, 2021- by legend65- No Comment

3:42 PM ETLindsey ThiryESPN Close Covered Rams for two years for Los Angeles Times
Previously covered the Falcons
Has covered the NBA and college football and basketballTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — The Los Angeles Rams have activated defensive lineman Michael Brockers from the reserve/COVID-19 list, the team announced Friday.
The move comes a day before the Rams (10-6) are scheduled to play the NFC West champion Seattle Seahawks (12-4) in a wild-card playoff game Saturday at Lumen Field. The Rams..

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Browns reopen facility, begin playoff practices

Browns reopen facility, begin playoff practices

On : January 8, 2021January 8, 2021- by legend65- No Comment

2:42 PM ETJake TrotterESPN Staff Writer CloseCovers the Big 12Joined ESPN.com in 2011Graduate of Washington & Lee UniversityBEREA, Ohio — Two days before their first playoff appearance in 18 years, the Cleveland Browns finally practiced for the playoffs.
The NFL cleared the team to practice Friday afternoon for the first time this week. Cleveland's training facility had been closed since Tuesday, after head coach Kevin Stefanski and four others within the team tested positive for COVID-19…

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Saints with out star DE Hendrickson vs. Bears

Saints with out star DE Hendrickson vs. Bears

On : January 8, 2021January 8, 2021- by legend65- No Comment

4:49 PM ETMike TriplettESPN Staff Writer CloseCovered Saints for eight years at New Orleans Times-Picayune
Previously covered LSU football, San Francisco 49ers
Iowa native and University of Iowa graduateMETAIRIE, La. — The New Orleans Saints are still hoping to get offensive stars Alvin Kamara and Michael Thomas back in the lineup for Sunday's playoff opener against the Chicago Bears.
But they ruled out one of their top defensive playmakers, defensive end Trey Hendrickson, with a neck inju..

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Cowboys’ defensive failures value Nolan, Tomsula

Cowboys’ defensive failures value Nolan, Tomsula

On : January 8, 2021January 8, 2021- by legend65- No Comment

4:48 PM ETTodd ArcherESPN Staff Writer CloseCovered NFL since 1997, Cowboys since 2003
Previously covered Bengals and Dolphins
Lives in Dallas area with his wife and two childrenFRISCO, Texas — Defensive coordinator Mike Nolan and defensive line coach Jim Tomsula will not be returning to the Dallas Cowboys for the 2021 season, the team announced Friday.
Last season, the Cowboys (6-10) allowed the most points in franchise history (473) and finished 31st in the league in run defense. In the seaso..

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Donald, T. Kelce unanimous AP All-Pro selections

Donald, T. Kelce unanimous AP All-Pro selections

On : January 8, 2021- by legend65- No Comment

12:16 PM ETAssociated Press Dynamic defensive star Aaron Donald and unstoppable tight end Travis Kelce were unanimous choices Friday for The Associated Press NFL All-Pro Team.
Donald and Kelce swept the votes from a nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league. It is the sixth All-Pro selection for Donald, who has helped the Los Angeles Rams to the top-ranked defense in the NFL, and the third for the Kansas City Chiefs' record-setting Kelce.
“I think the best display ..

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