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Johnny Manziel's road to CFL stardom: Why it won't be easy

Finding success in Canada is Manziel’s best chance at an NFL return. Can he do it? Here’s why the transition will be more difficult than you think.

Why coaches don't want NFL to kill the kickoff

As special teams coaches reinvent their kickoff approach, they’re also making sure the league doesn’t try to do away with the play altogether.

Jaguars star Leonard Fournette forges bond with state champs

The running back showed a heart of gold by contributing to a new weight set and later helping to provide championship jackets for Raines High.

Von Miller's new job: Mentoring first-round pick Bradley Chubb

After being mentored by DeMarcus Ware, Miller wants to pay it forward and lead the Broncos. He’s starting with his new defensive line teammate.

Pats to critics: Losing no fun, so we're happy

The Patriots responded to former members of the organization who say the team is no fun by saying that losing is no fun.

Rookie report: Where the first-round QBs stand

Now that teams have had a chance to see their rookie quarterbacks on the field, let’s parse through the reports on how they’re doing.

Grateful traveler says Cards' Gresham an 'angel'

Veteran Arizona tight end Jermaine Gresham came to the aid of a fellow traveler in jeopardy of missing her flight on Wednesday. Delilah Cassidy tweeted that Gresham gave an airline employee his credit card when they wouldn’t accept her cash at the gate.

Debating win total projections for all 32 NFL teams

Over/under 0.5 wins for the Browns this season? C’mon, easy call. But what about 5.7? NFL Nation runs the numbers for every team’s 2018 forecast.

When does 'soon' become Dez Bryant's time to sign?

Six weeks after the Cowboys cut him, Dez Bryant is still looking for a place to land. Said Stephen Jones, “No one is rooting for Dez more than we are.”

Two charges dropped against Cards rookie WR

Cardinals rookie receiver Christian Kirk has had two charges against him dropped. He had been charged with property damage and disorderly conduct stemming from an incident outside of a golf tournament.

Good Luck? Manning believes QB needs 'reps'

Former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning believes the key to Andrew Luck returning to form is plenty of practice reps.

Pigskin Mamba: Kobe catches up with Patriots

A celebrity sighting — Kobe Bryant — at Patriots OTAs drew excitement from a number of New England players.

Randall didn't expect jersey tweet to go viral

Damarious Randall didn’t think his tweet about buying jerseys for each retweet if the Cavs won the title would surpass 100 retweets. It’s approaching 800,000.

NFL owners say Trump told them to stand down

The president told Jerry Jones to share a message with NFL owners during a discussion about protests during the national anthem: “You can’t win this one.”

Predicting top 2018 season storylines for all 32 NFL teams

Can Carson Wentz regain his pre-injury MVP form? Can Dak Prescott prove he’s the Cowboys’ franchise quarterback? Here’s what will define the 2018 season for every team.

Report: Trump appealed to owners on anthem

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones testified that President Donald Trump spoke with him about the anthem, calling it a “very winning, strong issue for me,” according to The Wall Street Journal.

The 99 NFL players, coaches and themes that will define 2018

A wild offseason should lead to an eventful season. Here are the biggest names and storylines to watch as the number of days remaining until kickoff enters double digits.

Why Herzlich's invite to Trump just won't work

Beating long odds is kind of linebacker Mark Herzlich’s thing. But his invitation for Donald Trump to visit the Giants locker room is in vain.

100 days from opener, Carson Wentz making strides

The Eagles QB is still adjusting to the brace on his surgically repaired knee, but he’s making throws and showing mobility.

Jets players grateful for CEO backing on anthem

Jets CEO Christopher Johnson reaffirmed his stance that he will pay the fines of any player who chooses not to stand during the national anthem this season, much to the appreciation of players.

Sources: Marshall to sign deal with Seahawks

Veteran wide receiver Brandon Marshall will sign a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks, multiple sources told ESPN.

Anthem policy may open new doors in Kap case

Sources tell Yahoo Sports that Colin Kaepernick’s attorneys could attempt to document how league owners came to a unified agreement to ban kneeling.

Alliance football league adds San Diego team

San Diego will be the site of the sixth franchise in the Alliance of American Football league that debuts next February.

Smith: New policy makes Kap's protest 'in vain'

Torrey Smith discussed the NFL’s new anthem policy on Tuesday, saying the league “dropped the ball” with the resolution, which makes the initial protest by Colin Kaepernick seem “in vain.”

Toll of playing in NFL still being felt by Lewis

Jamal Lewis estimated that he suffered 10 concussions in his playing career, including a brutal one in 2009 that knocked him out.

Chief physician: K.C. lineman earns MD

Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, a guard for the Kansas City Chiefs, became a doctor Tuesday when he graduated from McGill’s medical school.

Browns' Randall: Jerseys to fans if Cavs win

Browns safety Damarious Randall promised jerseys to everyone on Twitter who retweeted him — if the Cavs win the title.

2018 NFL projections: FPI's 1-32 ranking, odds for Super Bowl

ESPN’s analytics team examined team data and ran 10,000 simulations. Here’s how the Football Power Index sees the 2018 season playing out.

The biggest NFL records that could be broken in 2018

Drew Brees is set to unseat Peyton Manning as the all-time passing yards leader. Here’s when he’s expected to do it, plus more upcoming milestones.

LB McClellin (concussions) ready to move on

Linebacker Shea McClellin said he isn’t officially retiring from the NFL but is prepared to have played his last game because of the cumulative effect of concussions.