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    Autopsy of ex-NFL player who fatally shot six people and himself to include CTE study

    The York County (S.C.) Coroner's Office will partner with Boston University to determine whether Adams had chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which has been shown to cause violent mood swings and other cognitive disorders.

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    Judges order 13 of Deshaun Watson’s 22 accusers to disclose identities

    Thirteen of 22 women who have anonymously filed suit accusing Watson of harassing and assaulting them during massages must identify themselves, judges ruled

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    Jamin Davis began last season off the NFL’s radar. In a few weeks, he could be a first-round pick.

    How Kentucky's Jamin Davis went from a 195-pound freshman to one of the top linebacker prospects in this year's NFL draft.

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    Four big decisions facing the Washington Football Team ahead of the NFL draft

    Among the position groups Washington needs to consider addressing is quarterback, where it still doesn't have a long-term answer.

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    Ron Rivera says Ryan Fitzpatrick will face competition, doesn’t rule out drafting a QB

    Washington Coach Ron Rivera said Thursday that the recently signed Fitzpatrick will enter training camp as the team's starting quarterback, but he'll have to compete with others to keep the job.

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    How new cornerback William Jackson III fits into Washington’s defense

    The former Bengals cornerback joins a talented defense led by coordinator Jack Del Rio.

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    The biggest NFL draft questions with three weeks to go before the first round

    Are the 49ers really going to take Alabama quarterback Mac Jones with the No. 3 pick?

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    Nike suspends ties with Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson

    Citing "disturbing allegations," Nike says it is suspending its promotional relationship with Texans QB Deshaun Watson.

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    An accuser goes public as Deshaun Watson faces a second criminal complaint

    In a news conference Tuesday, two women went public with their allegations of harassment and assault against the embattled young NFL star.

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    Jets make way for a QB with the No. 2 pick by trading Sam Darnold to the Panthers

    Carolina gets the No. 3 selection of the 2018 draft for three draft picks, including a second-rounder in 2022.

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    Years in NFL spotlight didn’t keep Aaron Rodgers from nervous moments as ‘Jeopardy!’ guest host

    The Green Bay quarterback even felt compelled to give himself some advice familiar to Packers fans: “Relax.”

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    Deshaun Watson is under criminal investigation, Houston police announce

    Police opened the investigation on Friday after a person filed a complaint. More than 20 women have accused Watson of harassment and assault during massages.

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    NFL approves Daniel Snyder’s $875 million buyout of Washington co-owners

    NFL owners voted, 32-0, to ratify a $450 million debt waiver for Snyder to purchase shares of Dwight Schar, Fred Smith and Robert Rothman.

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    More lawsuits filed against Deshaun Watson, bringing the total to 21

    On Wednesday, Watson's attorney released the statements of 18 massage therapists who voiced support for Watson and said the NFL star never acted improperly with them.

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    NFL gives final go-ahead for 17-game season beginning in 2021

    It is the first time the NFL has expanded its regular season in more than 40 years. Commissioner Roger Goodell also said the league plans to “have full stadiums in the upcoming season.”

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    The Deshaun Watson allegations are excruciating, but we must not look away

    There is a worrying sense that this will be a messy and drawn-out process that sends another terrible message about how the NFL, and the rest of the male-dominated sports world, deals with female claims of abuse.

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    NFL mock draft: Where the first-round QBs will land after the 49ers traded up

    Five quarterbacks are projected to be drafted in the first half of this year's first round.

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    Three more women allege assault by Deshaun Watson in lawsuits

    The new lawsuits, which allege Watson assaulted the women during massages, brings the number of women accusing the NFL star of sexual misconduct to 19.

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    NFL considers using some of extra games in 17-game season for international play

    Under a plan being considered by the league, four of the additional games in a 17-game season would be used annually for international play beginning in 2022.

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    Trades shake up the NFL draft order as 49ers move up to the third overall pick

    The Dolphins move down to 12th in a trade with the 49ers, then move back up to sixth in a deal with the Eagles. Both Miami and Philadelphia come away with future first-rounders.

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    NFL won’t require players, coaches to receive coronavirus vaccines

    The league and NFL Players Association have expressed support for vaccination efforts but will stop short of mandating vaccines for players, coaches and staffers.

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    Daniel Snyder to receive NFL debt waiver to buy out Washington Football Team partners

    The $450 million waiver, if approved by fellow owners, would allow for the purchase of the shares of Dwight Schar, Fred Smith and Robert Rothman.

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    NFL free agency grades for all 32 teams: Patriots, Jets, Browns earn high marks

    The Bears and Bengals were among the teams who failed to improve their rosters.

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    Vigil honoring S. Carolina shooting victims draws hundreds

    Bubbles drifted through the air and mourners linked arms in song at the vigil for four South Carolina family members who authorities say former NFL player Phillip Adams shot to death before killing himself last week

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    Raiders bring back safety Karl Joseph for 2nd stint

    The Las Vegas Raiders are bringing former first-round safety Karl Joseph back for a second stint with the franchise

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    Ex-NFL player’s brain to be probed for trauma-related harm

    The brain of the former NFL player who killed five people in South Carolina before fatally shooting himself will be tested for a degenerative disease that has affected a number of pro athletes

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    Authorities: NFL player Phillip Adams killed 5, then himself

    Authorities in South Carolina have confirmed that former NFL player Phillip Adams was the gunman who killed five people, including a prominent doctor, his wife and their two grandchildren in South Carolina

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