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Sources: North Carolina, Belichick ban Pats staff
North Carolina and first-year head coach Bill Belichick have banned the New England Patriots’ staff from accessing the Tar Heels’ program, sources told ESPN.
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Sources: Kirk set to miss at least Texans’ opener
Texans WR Christian Kirk has a strained hamstring that is expected to sideline him for at least the regular-season opener against the Rams, sources told ESPN.
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Jets’ Wilson: Haven’t talked to Rodgers since exit
Garrett Wilson said Thursday that he hasn’t kept in touch with Aaron Rodgers since the quarterback was released by the Jets in February.
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Parsons ‘ramping up,’ it’s Pack’s call on playing
Micah Parsons says he’s “still ramping up” and will leave whether he’ll be playing in Sunday’s opener against the Lions up to the coaches.
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49ers add McCaffrey to injury report with calf issue
Running back Christian McCaffrey was added to the San Francisco 49ers’ injury report Thursday night because of a calf issue.
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WR Cooper informs Raiders he’s retiring from NFL
Wide receiver Amari Cooper has informed the Raiders that he intends to retire just days before the team will open the 2025 season at New England.
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Eagles DT Carter is ejected after spitting on Prescott
Jalen Carter was ejected from Thursday night’s season opener before the first play from scrimmage.
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Bonitto now top-paid non-QB in Broncos history
Nik Bonitto and the Broncos reached agreement on a four-year, $106 million extension that includes $70 million guaranteed, Athletes First announced Thursday.
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