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Dante Fowler says he is "embarrassed" over the TMZ Sports video showing him refereeing a fight between his baby mama and his girlfriend ... saying he has "apologized for my actions to everyone involved."

Here's his statement in full:

"I am embarrassed and have apologized for my actions to everyone involved."

"As a family, we have been dealing with this moment and the conflict that led to it since this occurred."

"The video surfacing is a sad reminder that emotions got the best of all of us. I take 100 percent responsibility for everything that happened."

The Jaguars have also issued a statement saying, "Dante brought the incident to our attention prior to the video being released and was embarrassed and remorseful."

NFL star Dante Fowler -- the 3rd pick in the '15 Draft -- played the role of referee as the mother of his child brawled with another woman at a FL apartment complex ... and TMZ Sports has the video.

It all went down on February 1st around 10 PM -- when 21-year-old Fowler arrived to the complex with a woman believed to be his girlfriend ... who confronted Fowler's baby mama in a common area in front of an elevator.

Here's video proof Josh Gordon is taking this whole "NFL comeback" thing seriously ... he's in a hardcore training program in a famed L.A. gym with a famous L.A. trainer.

The Cleveland Browns wide receiver -- who applied for reinstatement into the NFL after a drug suspension -- has been working out with Jay Glazer at Unbreakable Performance Center in L.A. and we gotta say ... he doesn't look rusty at all.

Sources close to the Gordon say Josh has been keeping himself in insane shape during his suspension -- and has been laser focused at getting his career back. As one source put it, "He's all in."

Ricky Williams has some advice for fellow Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel -- consider stepping away from the NFL for a little bit ... it could save his career.

Williams famously went to Canada and played with the Toronto Argonauts in 2006 after violating the NFL's drug policy for the 4th time ... and now, Ricky says the move was one of the best things he ever did.

"When I went to go play in Canada, it got my mind straight, I found my love for football again, I came back and I had another 5 years to my career."

Bottom line -- Ricky says Johnny needs to think outside the box for ways to get his life back in order and "follow your heart."

Joseph Randle seems intent on making an NFL comeback -- despite all of his legal issues -- claiming he's just too damn talented for teams to ignore.

The former Dallas Cowboys starting running back has been arrested twice since he was cut by Dallas back in November ... and during his last arrest, predicted that his NFL career was over.

But now Randle appears to be reversing course.

When a fan tweeted to Randle that he hopes his career wasn't over -- the RB replied, "I would hope not with an average like mine. And hands like these with burst like this."

He then added, "I just want to be the man you can count on over and over and over again to do his job."

When people started tweeting about his arrests and pending legal issues (underwear theft, fighting cops and speeding warrant) -- Randle replied, "People love bringing up old stuff."

Randle is only 24 years old and extremely talented ... but he's going to have to prove he's a changed man before any NFL team gives him a second chance in the league.

They say "happy wife, happy life" and if you're NFL star Reggie Bush there's one way to keep your super gorgeous better half smiling ... PLAY SOME DAMN FOOTBALL.

We got Reggie and his wife (she's dumb fine) Lilit Avagyan Bush leaving a post Grammy party and wanted to ask Mr. Bush the big question ... will he be back in the NFL next year?

Good question ... Reggie is past the dreaded 30 age mark for NFL running backs and with his last injury, a lot of people think he might be done.

His wife isn't one of them ... before Bush can even speak up she answers the question for him and it's pretty freakin' funny.

TMZ Sports spoke with LeSean McCoy's attorney, Larry Krasner -- who says the NFL running back did NOT say he "made a mistake" during an encounter with a Philadelphia media outlet Wednesday night.

Krasner says what McCoy actually said was ... 'I'll make a statement sooner than later."

He hasn't "officially" made up his mind -- but Peyton Manning ain't coming back ... so says senior NFL exec Joe Browne.

FYI -- Browne is a legend with the NFL ... he's been with the league since 1965 and attended 49 consecutive Super Bowls (he missed the first one in 1967).

So, we had to ask if he had any special insight on the Peyton Manning retirement watch.

What the hell was up with Eli Manning's face???

It's the question everyone was asking when the camera cut to Eli last night moments after Peyton's Broncos scored their final touchdown to secure a Super Bowl victory

Now, Peyton's younger bro is finally breaking his silence ... telling us what was going through his mind -- and why he wasn't jumping for joy like everyone else in the VIP suite!

By the way, Eli's face has also become a pretty popular meme on social media -- and the good news ... Eli approves -- saying it's all in good fun.

Justin Tuck has some bad -- and probably unsurprising -- news for his old teammate Eli Manning ... saying no matter how you slice it, big brother Peyton is the better QB right now.

Tuck was leaving the Super Bowl when we asked him who's the better Manning brother now that both guys have the same amount of rings ... but one is clearly on his way out.

If you're expecting Tuck to back up the guy he won two Super Bowls with ... you're WRONG ... Justin says Eli could catch Peyton in time but for right now it's all about the sheriff.

LeSean McCoy isn't the only NFL player under investigation for allegedly attacking off-duty cops in Philly -- investigators say the other 3 men are also pro football players.

The Philadelphia PD issued a statement saying all of the suspects "are reported to be members of the National Football League."

Cops have not yet released the names of the suspects.

The Philly PD says the fight was over "the ownership of a bottle of champagne" -- with the suspects allegedly punching, kicking and stomping the victims multiple times.

The victims were hurt pretty badly -- cops say one man transported himself to the hospital where he was treated for a cut over his right eye, broken nose, broken ribs and a sprained thumb.

Another alleged victim says he needed 8 stitches to close a gash on his left eye and may have a skull fracture.

Story developing ...

If you think Denver Broncos corner Aqib Talib was embarrassed by his post-game slip and fall ... you're outta your mind -- dude LOVED it ... bragging afterward, "I'M VIRAL BABY!"

Peyton Manning celebrated with Budweiser ... Von Miller partied with LIL WAYNE ... and TMZ Sports has the footage!

Hours after the final whistle, the Super Bowl MVP hit up The Grand nightclub for the victory party -- where the superstar partied with several of his Denver Broncos teammates including Aqib Talib.

Miller -- a huge hip-hop fan -- stood right next to Weezy and Chris Brown as the rapper performed for the whole club ... make sure to watch Miller rapping along with all of the songs, it's pretty awesome!

Super Bowl Sunday is more like Black Friday for cannabis lovers because Bay Area dispensaries are slashing prices to get tourists Mile high ... Panthers fans included.

Harborside Health Center in San Jose says it's stocked up on banana kush, blue frost, gorilla glue and butter OG ... and its Big Bowl Weekend deal will save you nearly 50% off weed. Chocolate edibles are 25% off.

Other places like Airfield Supply Company are offering a Super Size Your Bowl deal --- buy any weed, get a 1/2 gram of hash for just $5.

Taco Bell not included.

We saw Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis out in San Fran Friday -- and we hit him with two quick questions.

1) You really moving the team to Vegas?

2) Would you ever consider taking a chance on Johnny Manziel?

Despite the fact he's the big boss, Mark told us simply, "Ask Reggie!"

Of course, he's talking about Reggie McKenzie, the Raiders GM.

It's interesting that Davis didn't flat out say 'No' -- similar to Stephen Jones' "No comment" earlier in the day.

Seems like the guys might be keeping the door open in case Johnny can get his life together.

More hilariousness from Marshawn Lynch courtesy of his former teammate Justin Forsett -- who introduced Beast Mode to Periscope Thursday night ... and even got the RB to drop a live "deez nutz" joke.

Forsett was Periscoping from Marshawn's new Beast Mode store in Oakland when #24 came into the shot and tried to figure out what the hell Forsett was doing.

The clip is hilarious ... once Forsett explains that Marshawn is streaming out live to hundreds of people, Lynch totally comes out of his shell.

Among the highlights ...

-- Marshawn says his shop is safe for white people.

-- The guys quote "Friday."

-- "Deez nutz."