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NFL and ESPN reach nonbinding agreement for sale of NFL Network and other media assets
Read full article: NFL and ESPN reach nonbinding agreement for sale of NFL Network and other media assetsThe NFL has entered into a nonbinding agreement to sell NFL Network and other media assets to ESPN.
NFL on the verge of selling media assets to ESPN for an equity stake in the network, AP sources say
Read full article: NFL on the verge of selling media assets to ESPN for an equity stake in the network, AP sources sayThe NFL and ESPN are expected to announce an agreement that would give the the league an equity stake in the sports network.
Ex-NFL Media journalist says he’s reached a settlement with the league on discrimination lawsuit
Read full article: Ex-NFL Media journalist says he’s reached a settlement with the league on discrimination lawsuitA former NFL Media journalist announced that he’s reached a settlement with the NFL to resolve a lawsuit in which he accused the league of refusing to address long-standing institutional discrimination while also alleging his contract was not renewed because he repeatedly voiced concerns regarding equity and racial injustice.
Terrell Davis says United banned him after flight incident. Airline says it was already rescinded
Read full article: Terrell Davis says United banned him after flight incident. Airline says it was already rescindedPro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Davis posted an email from United Airlines Tuesday saying he was temporarily banned from flying the airline after an incident earlier this month.
Jets' Aaron Rodgers defends Nathaniel Hackett and fires back at the Broncos' Sean Payton
Read full article: Jets' Aaron Rodgers defends Nathaniel Hackett and fires back at the Broncos' Sean PaytonAaron Rodgers is sticking by his offensive coordinator and firing his hardest throw of the summer at Sean Payton.
Aaron Rodgers takes a pay cut and agrees to a 2-year, $75 million deal with the Jets, AP source says
Read full article: Aaron Rodgers takes a pay cut and agrees to a 2-year, $75 million deal with the Jets, AP source saysA person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press that quarterback Aaron Rodgers took a pay cut and agreed to a new two-year, $75 million guaranteed contract with the New York Jets.
Irvin files lawsuit seeking $100M after misconduct claim
Read full article: Irvin files lawsuit seeking $100M after misconduct claimFormer Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin has filed a lawsuit seeking $100 million in damages, claiming he was falsely accused of misconduct by a female employee at a Phoenix hotel.
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Networks realize draft drama without frills sometimes best
Read full article: Networks realize draft drama without frills sometimes bestProducer Charlie Yook and NFL Network didn’t have their own draft broadcast last year, but he was able to glean a couple of things from last year’s joint effort with ESPN.
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Jaguars promoting interim GM Trent Baalke to general manager, report says
Read full article: Jaguars promoting interim GM Trent Baalke to general manager, report saysJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Five days after hiring Urban Meyer as head coach, the Jaguars appear to be close to promoting interim general manager Trent Baalke to the role of general manager, according to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The top internal candidate, he stays to work with new coach Urban Meyer. When the early reports of Urban Meyer’s connection to the Jaguars came out, Baalke was the name most connected to Meyer as a general manager. Smith made the Pro Bowl in 2012, his second year in the league when he was also named a first-team All-Pro. Buckner made the Pro Bowl in 2018 and was voted a first-team All-Pro in 2020 with the Indianapolis Colts.
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Jaguars will meet with Urban Meyer on Friday, report says
Read full article: Jaguars will meet with Urban Meyer on Friday, report saysHead coach Urban Meyer of the Ohio State Buckeyes reacts after a play against the Maryland Terrapins during the second half at Capital One Field on November 17, 2018 in College Park, Maryland. (Will Newton/Getty Images)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jaguars are planning to meet with Urban Meyer on Friday, another step in their search to land a coach for their franchise rebuild. The NFL Network reported that the Jaguars will talk to Meyer as they narrow their coaching search. Meyer, 56, last coached in 2018 when he went 13-1 with Ohio State. The #Jaguars plan to meet with Urban Meyer today to continue discussing the team’s head coaching vacancy, sources tell me and @RapSheet.
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Report: Gardner Minshew will miss next week’s game with thumb injury
Read full article: Report: Gardner Minshew will miss next week’s game with thumb injuryJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew will miss next week’s game as he battles a thumb injury, according to a report from the NFL Network. Minshew reportedly has multiple fractures and a strained ligament in his thumb, injuries that were not disclosed by the second-year player until X-rays during Jacksonville’s bye week. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Minshew will be placed on the inactive list prior to the Week 9 game against the Texans at TIAA Bank Field. Sources: #Jaguars QB Gardner Minshew is expected to be inactive for next week’s game vs the #Texans. Jacksonville’s offense has been erratic and Minshew has struggled the last several games, likely as a result of his thumb injury.
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Jaguars in primetime: A glance at Thursday’s home game against the Dolphins
Read full article: Jaguars in primetime: A glance at Thursday’s home game against the DolphinsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jaguars have their lone primetime game of the season on Thursday night when the Miami Dolphins visit TIAA Bank Field. • TV: Unlike normal Sunday games, the game will not be shown on CBS, it will be shown on FOX and the NFL Network. • Last meeting: Jaguars beat Dolphins 17-7 on Dec. 23, 2018, in Miami. He told the Dolphins this week that he was thrilled to be returning home and playing in primetime. ... Last week the Dolphins gave up 413 yards passing, their worst performance in eight years.
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Agent: Cowboys star Elliott tested positive for coronavirus
Read full article: Agent: Cowboys star Elliott tested positive for coronavirusDallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to his agent. Rocky Arceneaux told the NFL Network on Monday that Elliott was feeling OK and recovering. Arceneaux did not immediately return messages seeking comment, but a person with direct knowledge of the diagnosis told The Associated Press that Elliott had the positive test about a week ago and could be described as symptomatic. Los Angeles Rams center Brian Allen was the first to publicly acknowledge a positive test, on April 15. The 24-year-old Elliott has led the NFL in rushing twice in his first four seasons.

A glance at Sunday morning's Jaguars-Texans game
Read full article: A glance at Sunday morning's Jaguars-Texans gameA glance at Sunday's Jaguars-Texans game in London. HOUSTON (5-3) vs JACKSONVILLE (4-4) at Wembley Stadium, LondonSunday, 9:30 a.m. NFL NetworkOPENING LINE - Texans by 3RECORD VS. Hopkins' first game against Jacksonville since 2015 without CB Jalen Ramsey. ... Nearly 60% of Jacksonville's roster has played at least one game in London, which players and coaches believe gives them travel/preparation advantage. ... RB Leonard Fournette leads AFC with 791 yards rushing and ranks third in NFL with 1,054 yards from scrimmage.

Report: Jaguars trade for Steelers QB Josh Dobbs
Read full article: Report: Jaguars trade for Steelers QB Josh DobbsSteelers quarterback Josh Dobbs, showing during his pro day at Tennessee. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - One day after losing Nick Foles to a broken collarbone, the Jaguars have traded for a quarterback. According to the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Jacksonville has traded for Pittsburgh's Josh Dobbs. Dobbs, who played at Tennessee, is a third-year player who has appeared in five NFL games. Dobbs played at TIAA Bank Field while at Tennessee, leading the Volunteers over Iowa 45-28 and earning MVP honors.