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Giants stop Jags at 1-yard line, hold on for 23-17 win
Read full article: Giants stop Jags at 1-yard line, hold on for 23-17 winTwo Giants defenders tackled Jacksonvilleโs Christian Kirk inside the 1-yard line as time expired, preserving New Yorkโs 23-17 victory over the Jaguars to match its best start since 2008.
AP source: Jags, LT Robinson agree to 3-year, $54M extension
Read full article: AP source: Jags, LT Robinson agree to 3-year, $54M extensionThe Jacksonville Jaguars essentially have ruled out taking a left tackle with the top pick in the NFL draft by agreeing to terms with veteran Cam Robinson on a three-year extension.
Jalen Hurts has 3 TDs, Eagles come back to beat Washington
Read full article: Jalen Hurts has 3 TDs, Eagles come back to beat WashingtonJalen Hurts ran for two touchdowns and threw for another to help the Philadelphia Eagles come back from an early deficit and beat virus-ravaged Washington 27-17 in a critical showdown with NFC playoff implications.
Tyreek Hill among 21 NFL players added to COVID-19 list
Read full article: Tyreek Hill among 21 NFL players added to COVID-19 listAnother 21 NFL players were placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, including Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill, cornerback Rashad Fenton and tight end Blake Bell.
Monday huddle: Win feels like a loss for Washington after Chase Youngโs injury
Read full article: Monday huddle: Win feels like a loss for Washington after Chase Youngโs injuryHuddle up! Hereโs a look back at this weekend on the gridiron, with three key takeaways from the stateโs football scene.
Young, Watt leave with injuries, Mayfield limps off field
Read full article: Young, Watt leave with injuries, Mayfield limps off fieldReigning Defensive Rookie of the Year Chase Young suffered a potentially serious right knee injury, putting a damper on Washingtonโs big win against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Brady picked off twice in 1st; Bucs lose to Washington 29-19
Read full article: Brady picked off twice in 1st; Bucs lose to Washington 29-19Tom Brady threw two interceptions in the first quarter as part of an implosion by the reigning Super Bowl champions, helping Washington upset the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 29-19 despite losing Chase Young to injury.
Mahomes, Chiefs bounce back to beat Washington 31-13
Read full article: Mahomes, Chiefs bounce back to beat Washington 31-13Patrick Mahomes threw for 397 yards and engineered three second-half touchdown drives to compensate for a pair of interceptions, leading the Kansas City Chiefs to a 31-13 comeback victory at Washington that got them back to.
Nobody comes for free in NFL free agency that begins Monday
Read full article: Nobody comes for free in NFL free agency that begins MondayRegardless, on Monday, two days before the NFL's 2021 business year begins, the 32 teams and agents for the players will be making deals. โLegal tampering, and tampering is illegal? AdOf course, free agency always is a buyer-beware situation. AdVoila: Lavonte David, a key linebacker, was re-signed, and several other key guys in the title run could be back. โWe do have some money from a cap standpoint that we can spend; but again, itโs an interesting year.
Receivers Godwin, Robinson top franchise tag list
Read full article: Receivers Godwin, Robinson top franchise tag list(AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File)The big money that accompanies franchise tags for the 2021 season is going to receivers, safeties and linemen. So wideouts Chris Godwin, who helped the Buccaneers win the Super Bowl, and Chicago's Allen Robinson were tagged just before Tuesday's NFL deadline. Barring their teams working out long-term deals by July 15, they will earn about $19 million, $18 million and $13.7 million, respectively. The going rate for safeties under their first tag is around $10.5 million, which Maye and Marcus Williams will make in New Jersey. RECEIVERSThe 25-year-old Godwin earned $2.13 million in 2020 when he had 65 receptions for 840 yards and seven touchdowns in 12 games.
Donald, Kelce unanimous AP All-Pros; Rodgers, Henry chosen
Read full article: Donald, Kelce unanimous AP All-Pros; Rodgers, Henry chosen(AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)Dynamic defensive star Aaron Donald and unstoppable tight end Travis Kelce were unanimous choices Friday for The Associated Press NFL All-Pro Team. Donald, who has helped the Los Angeles Rams to the top-ranked defense in the NFL, earned his sixth All-Pro selection. โI think the best display of greatness is making people around you better,โ Rams coach Sean McVay said of Donald. Joining Donald and Kelce were 15 players returning to the squad, and 14 newcomers. Rounding out the offense were Cleveland right tackle Jack Conklin (second selection), and Washington right guard Brandon Scherff (first).
Barkley, 49ers hit with potentially season-ending injuries
Read full article: Barkley, 49ers hit with potentially season-ending injuriesStart with running back, where Giants star Saquon Barkley is believed to have torn the ACL in his right knee early in their loss at Chicago. The 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo tried to play through a right ankle injury before Nick Mullens took over for the second half. Tevin Coleman also left San Francisco's win over the Jets with a late knee injury. Along with Lock and Sutton, the Broncos lost defensive end Dre'Mont Jones to a knee injury in their defeat at Pittsburgh. Washington guard Brandon Scherff, who left early in Arizona with a knee injury, was among the offensive linemen hurt around the NFL on Sunday.
Murray runs for 2 TDs, Cardinals roll past Washington 30-15
Read full article: Murray runs for 2 TDs, Cardinals roll past Washington 30-15Washington (1-1) finally scored a touchdown with 12:20 left in the fourth quarter when Dwayne Haskins hit Terry McLaurin for a 24-yard score. The Cardinals' revamped defense had a big day, holding Washington scoreless until Dustin Hopkins hit a 24-yard field goal late in the third quarter. Murray's pass into coverage was picked off by Landon Collins, giving Washington great field position at the Arizona 19. He was completely alone in the back of the end zone on third down and Murray hit him for the 4-yard score to make it 7-0. ... Washington right guard Brandon Scherff (knee) was hurt just before halftime and gingerly walked off the field with the help of medical staff.
Arizona Cardinals defeat Washington Football Team 30-15
Read full article: Arizona Cardinals defeat Washington Football Team 30-15โ The Washington Football Team lost to the Arizona Cardinals with a final score of 30-15. The Cardinals were in control the entire game scoring 20 unanswered points before Washington answered back with a third-quarter field goal. Leading the Cardinals offensively was Quarterback Kyler Murray who threw for 286 total yards which included a 4-yard touchdown in the first quarter to Wide Receiver DeAndre Hopkins. Murray also rushed for two total touchdowns throughout the game, which resulted in 66 total yards on the ground for the Cardinals' quarterback. Washington was led offensively by Wide Receiver Terry McLaurin who finished the game receiving 125 yards off of seven catches and a touchdown.
Washington Football Team gets hitting at 'fresh start' camp
Read full article: Washington Football Team gets hitting at 'fresh start' campEverywhere else around the Washington Football Team's practice facility has been scrubbed of the Native American logo that was synonymous with the storied franchise and its three Super Bowl titles. There's a new coach in Ron Rivera running the show, and his custom-made staff ensuring practice goes his way. It was football practice during a pandemic, even if it had a different feel than Redskins training camp that was held in Richmond, Virginia, the past seven years. The team would like to see Haskins take another step forward in the wake of rookie growing pains. But this is also a transitional year for the team that should have a new, permanent name in 2021, when the expectations will also rise.
Prescott set for franchise tag without long-term Dallas deal
Read full article: Prescott set for franchise tag without long-term Dallas dealDak Prescott will play whatever becomes of the 2020 season under the one-year franchise tag after the Dallas Cowboys and their star quarterback couldn't agree on a long-term contract. Clubs had until Wednesday afternoon to reach multiyear deals with players given the franchise tag. Green and defensive end Yannick Ngakoue of Jacksonville haven't signed the one-year contract that goes with the tag. If so, his fate will be different than the other two QBs who have played under the franchise tag. Anthony Harris of Minnesota and Denver's Justin Simmons are set to play under the $11.4 million tag for a safety.