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This is amazing: For the first time, #Bills S Damar Hamlin is addressing the team via Facetime. The breathing tube is out, and he’s spent the morning speaking to various teammates on Facetime. Now, he’s delivering a message to the entire group, I’m told.
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#Bills S Damar Hamlin opened his eyes last night and is responsive. Truly incredible. One thing that's very clear from speaking to those close to him: They are endlessly appreciative of the medical care given to Hamlin on the field immediately, then over the last 72 hours.
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#Bills S Damar Hamlin’s 4-year, $3.64M contract contains a standard split to pay him at a lower rate if he lands on Injured Reserve. This week, he was placed on IR. However, sources say Buffalo has worked out an agreement with the NFL and NFLPA to pay him in full.
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Sources: Sean Payton has informed the #Saints that he’s stepping away.
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The #Packers and MVP QB Aaron Rodgers have agreed to terms on a 4-year, $200M deal that makes him the highest paid player in NFL history, sources say. He gets a whopping $153M guaranteed and his cap number goes down. A monstrous commitment by GB for years to come. 💰 💰 💰
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The #Texans are releasing star JJ Watt, source said.
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Damar Hamlin’s GoFundMe Page is nearly at $5.5M, with donations from endless NFL people. On these pages alone: Andy Dalton and his wife at $3K, Russell Wilson and his wife at $10K plus their charity, Tom Brady, Josh McDaniels, Commanders. On and on.
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Taking a few hours today out of live tweeting free agency to spend time with my family and remember my grandma, Blanche Rapoport. She passed away Saturday night at 101 years young. An incredible life.
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#Seahawks star RB Chris Carson is retiring from the NFL due to a neck injury, sources say.
SEA will officially release him with a failed physical designation. Under the CBA, that allows Carson to receive several million in injury protection benefits. Seattle does right by him.
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#Chiefs coach Andy Reid has 9 grandkids. He was asked about them: “They keep you young. And at the same time they make you feel old. It’s kind of like sweet and sour pork.”
Poetry.
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#Rams S Eric Weddle told reporters that he tore his pec, will have surgery soon… and “Yes, I'm re-retiring.”
Quite a ride.
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Tom Brady said he wanted to play until 45. He nearly made it. But 22 seasons, 15 Pro Bowls, 3 MVPs, 7 Super Bowls will have to suffice.
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A new QB in Carolina: The #Panthers are acquiring former No. 1 overall pick Baker Mayfield from the #Browns for a 2024 conditional 5th-round draft pick, sources tell me and @TomPelissero. Deal is pending a physical. All parties split the financials to make it happen.
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Sources: #Colts star RB Jonathan Taylor has formally requested a trade after meeting with owner Jim Irsay.
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Drew Brees is retiring. Philip Rivers is retiring. So many of the great, old-guard QBs are stepping away… except Tom Brady, who will play in the NFC Title Game this weekend.
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#Rams WR Odell Beckham Jr is believed to have torn his ACL in last night’s Super Bowl win, source said. That means a long road of recovery for the free agent, who has a challenge to be ready for 2022. Beckham had 2 catches for 52 yards, 1 TD and 1 moonwalk before the injury.
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Update on a former first-round pick: Tim Tebow recently worked out for the #Jaguars, source said, and there has been at least some discussion of him signing. Oh, and he’s a tight end now.
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I believe the kids call this shooting your shot
Teams have reached out to Seahawks about trading for Russell Wilson; Seattle not interested (per @RapSheet)
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From Damar Hamlin’s agent Ira Turner of @Agency1AMG:
“Please continue to pray for Damar and his family. We currently have no update at this time. Will ask that you keep the family in your prayers.“
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Just got off the phone with an emotional Freddie Kitchens. He believed he had organizational support. He did not.
The #Browns are firing coach Freddie Kitchens after one season he tells me.
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#Texans QB Deshaun Watson is extremely unhappy with the organization after owner Cal McNair informed him he would be involved in the GM and coach hiring process and provide feedback… but then did neither in the hire of GM Nick Caserio, sources say.
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It’s not just Aaron Rodgers: The #Packers and star WR Davante Adams have broken off long-term extension talks. There are no current plans to resume them. The two sides have been negotiating for months, but they are now in a bad place, sources say. First the QB, now the No. 1 WR.
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Source: The #Jaguars have fired coach Urban Meyer.
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A harrowing few minutes, no doubt. But I’m back, baby. 🙏🏽
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The #Raiders have released WR Antonio Brown. Wow.
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Sources: The Pat McAfee Show and FanDuel have agreed to terms on a new deal, ensuring that FanDuel continues to be the exclusive sports book of the show. It’s a 4-year, massive deal that includes an opt-out after three years. 💰💰💰
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Pat McAfee is incredible. What a performance at WrestleMania. Punters are wrestlers, too. Hopefully he recovers (at some point) from the beatings McMahon and Stone Cold gave him 🍺
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When my son Jude, home sick from school, walks into my office as we break down the Dez Bryant-to-the-#Saints signing...
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#Bucs WR Antonio Brown took his uniform off along with his equipment, threw it into the stands, and left the field. Of course he did.
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When Tom Brady began speaking on his podcast about putting family first, you knew it was time. No retirement tour. Just walking away.
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The #Eagles and Jalen Hurts agreed to terms on a 5-year, $255M contract extension that makes him the highest-paid player in NFL history, sources tell me and @TomPelissero.
@AgentNicoleLynn did the deal, which includes $179.304M in guarantees and a no-trade clause.
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#Bucs coach Bruce Arians just announced: Antonio Brown’s career in Tampa Bay is over.
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The #Patriots have released WR Antonio Brown, as he indicated on Twitter. They have moved on.
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#Bills QB Josh Allen, when asked what OC Joe Brady has brought to the offense this year: “Nothing. Teams should stay away from him.”
Brady has interest from several teams this HC cycle and… I don’t expect team’s to listen to Allen 🤷♂️.
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Sources: #Ravens star QB Lamar Jackson tested positive for COVID-19.
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Source: The #Patriots are signing Cam Newton to a 1-year deal. A chance to compete. This has been in the works. A bare minimum deal.
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The #Lions have fired coach Matt Patricia and GM Bob Quinn.
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Washington has released QB Dwayne Haskins, per me and @TomPelissero.
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In all: Antonio Brown screamed at Mike Mayock, punted a ball and yelled “fine me for that.” And they did, more than $215K, plus voiding all his guarantees of $30M. AB asked for his release, knowing he’s entitled to $0. And the team hasn’t responded. Two days until game day.
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Tom Brady is back. A short retirement. The #Bucs never replaced him and didn’t make an offer on Deshaun Watson. They left the light on. Now, Brady is back.
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This is an even more incredible pass than I realized at the time. With the game on the line.
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The #Jaguars are planning to sign QB-turned-TE Tim Tebow to a 1-year deal, per me and @TomPelissero, a deal that could be official in the next week or so. Nothing done yet. But he’ll have a chance to make the team to reunite with his mentor and college head coach Urban Meyer.
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Whatever happened to this kid?
2011 National Pitch, Hit & Run Champion, Emeka Egbuka, threw out today's 1st pitch. Sign your kids up today. atmlb.com/IxsMhZ
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"You think I'm worried about what critics gonna say?"
Shedeur Sanders meets the media
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Sources: The #AZCardinals have traded for #Panthers WR Robbie Anderson. A new WR for Kyler Murray.
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Deshaun Watson will be the new QB of the Cleveland Browns. A real thing. The #Browns will now trade Baker Mayfield.
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Important note on the Justin Fields trade: At least four additional teams inquired about trading for Fields, but Fields’ representation asked for him not to be traded there. He wanted the #Steelers, and the #Bears did right by him.
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The #Bears are trading QB Justin Fields to the #Steelers, sources say. A new QB into the competition.
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Another blockbuster coming? Despite an offer from the #Chiefs that would make superstar Tyreek Hill one of the highest-paid receivers, extension talks have stalled and Kansas City has now given Hill’s agent permission to seek a trade, sources tell me and @TomPelissero.
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The #Chiefs and QB Patrick Mahomes have agreed to terms on a 10-year extension worth $503 million, sources tell me and @TomPelissero. He gets $477M in guarantee mechanisms and gives the ability for Mahomes to have outs if the guarantee mechanisms aren’t exercised. No trade clause
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Sources: Lamar Jackson and the #Ravens have agreed to terms. He has his deal.
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The #Colts have known that QB Andrew Luck was seriously mulling retiring for at least two weeks. He’s married, he plans to travel the world, and once the love for the game waned, it sounds like he wanted to step away. So, he did.
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So much respect for Jakobi Meyers standing there and talking to reporters after what had to be one of his most painful moments as a player. You learn so much about people in these moments.
An emotional Jakobi Meyers said he was “trying to do too much and trying to be a hero” on the final play. Said he knew the score was tied and the play didn’t call for a lateral.
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The #Redskins are making Ron Rivera their new coach and giving him a 5-year deal, sources say. A big commitment.
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The new #Raiders coach: Antonio Pierce.
Players will be psyched. And now Maxx Crosby doesn’t need to ask to be traded.
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#Raiders star WR Davante Adams informed the team that he preferred to be traded, per me and @MikeGarafolo.
There is nothing imminent, but a situation to watch for sure.
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The #Chiefs have removed QB Patrick Mahomes from the injury report and he’s officially good to go. Of course.
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It is possible there was alcohol on some of those #Bucs parade boats. Very possible.
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Legendary RB Jim Brown has passed away, his wife Monique Brown announced.
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Sources: The #Commanders are hiring one of the best in sports, luring 2-time NBA Executive of the Year Bob Myers to the NFL to help run their franchise. Bombshell.
A 4-time NBA champ, Myers built the #Warriors dynasty before stepping down to work in TV. Now he lands in the NFL.
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From #Bills S Damar Hamlin: “The love has been overwhelming.”
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#Patriots coach Jerod Mayo, on being New England's first black head coach and the significance: "I do see color. If you don't see color, you can't see racism."
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Sources: The #AZCardinals are naming Jacoby Brissett as their starting QB.
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Damar Hamlin has been gripping the hands of those close to him. Another very positive sign.
#Bills S Damar Hamlin opened his eyes last night and is responsive. Truly incredible. One thing that's very clear from speaking to those close to him: They are endlessly appreciative of the medical care given to Hamlin on the field immediately, then over the last 72 hours.
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