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Eric Berry isn’t going to be a Cowboys, at least not yet. The star safety visited the Dallas Cowboys today, but left his visit without a contract, according to Terez Paylor of Yahoo. Paylor also writes that “more visits are expected to be scheduled” for Berry, so it doesn’t sound like anything is imminent. The […]

Robert Quinn isn’t going to be a member of the Miami Dolphins much longer, that much is clear. What’s unclear is where exactly he’s headed, and when. We shouldn’t expect any news to come today, and the situation “could take a few days or more to settle,” according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Quinn […]

The Green Bay Packers are in an interesting spot heading into the 2019 season. Last season was a disaster by all accounts and resulted in the firing of longtime coach Mike McCarthy. Aaron Rodgers appeared disinterested at times, and the team hired 39-year-old Matt LaFleur to be their new coach in an attempt to spark […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers just lost Jesse James, and now they’re looking for a replacement. James left and signed with the Lions, leaving a big hole at tight end for the Steelers. Pittsburgh still has Vance McDonald under contract, but could use a second option. The team is apparently taking a look at James O’Shaughnessy, hosting […]

The Washington Redskins made a splash, signing offensive lineman Ereck Flowers. Flowers has been a tackle his whole career, and has often struggled. The Redskins apparently think they have a solution, as the team plans on playing him at guard, according to John Keim of ESPN.com. The Redskins already have Trent Williams and Morgan Moses […]

The Detroit Lions have already made a bunch of free agent acquisitions, and they might not be done yet. The Lions will host cornerback Rashaan Melvin on a visit Wednesday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Melvin signed a one-year, $5.5 million deal with the Oakland Raiders, and things didn’t go as planned. He […]

When the Oakland Raiders traded away Khalil Mack, they were met with a ton of criticism. Fans and media were both highly critical of the move to trade away the All-Pro pass-rusher. They felt the Raiders bungled the situation surrounding Mack’s contract, and that the Bears made a great move picking him up. But apparently, […]

Blake Bortles has a new home. The Los Angeles Rams are signing Bortles to be their new backup quarterback, according to Jeff Darlington of ESPN. Per Darlington, the Rams and Bortles are “finalizing” the deal right now. The Rams hosted Bortles for a visit earlier today, and apparently liked what they saw. With Bortles now […]

Almost all of the buzz around the AFC North this offseason has been about the Cleveland Browns. The Browns have received a ton of media attention due to the splashy acquisitions they made this offseason, headlined by Odell Beckham Jr. The Pittsburgh Steelers have received pretty much only negative press, whether it’s about Antonio Brown […]

The Dallas Cowboys might’ve missed out on Earl Thomas, but they’re still active in the safety market. The team is bringing in former Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry for a visit, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. It’s the first known visit for Berry since he was released by the Chiefs last week. […]

Ereck Flowers will attempt to jumpstart his career with the division rival of the team that once drafted him. The offensive lineman is signing a one-year, $4 million deal with the Washington Redskins, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. Flowers, of course, was taken with the ninth overall pick by the Giants back in 2015. […]

The Green Bay Packers have been one of the most aggressive teams in the NFL in free agency. A couple of years ago, that statement would’ve been shocking. But it’s true, as the Packers have been one of the biggest spenders out there. They’ve signed big name players like Za’Darius Smith, Billy Turner, Preston Smith, […]

The Carolina Panthers have been shuffling around their offensive line a little bit. First, center Ryan Kalil announced his retirement at the end of last season. Then on Thursday, they cut Kalil’s brother and offensive tackle Matt Kalil, just two years into his five-year $55 million deal. They signed center Matt Paradis away from the […]

The Indianapolis Colts are looking to repeat the surprising success they had last season. After making it to the divisional round of the playoffs following a Wild Card round victory over the Texans, expectations are high heading into 2019. They won’t have the benefit of catching teams by surprise anymore and everyone knows they’re a […]

The New York Jets had been pledging to be aggressive for months. General manager Mike Maccagnan had been saying publicly all season the Jets were going to be big spenders, and he delivered. He landed perhaps the biggest fish of them all, signing Le’Veon Bell to a four-year contract. Jets fans were understandably excited about […]

The New York Giants made the biggest splash of the NFL offseason when they traded Odell Beckham Jr. to the Browns. But they didn’t slow down after that, as they’ve been making a flurry of moves. They just signed receiver Golden Tate, and now they’re making a big signing for their defense. New York is […]

The San Francisco 49ers aren’t done adding pieces. The 49ers have already been aggressive this offseason, trading for Dee Ford and signing Tevin Coleman and Jason Verrett. Now they’re adding another weapon for their offense, as the team is signing receiver Jordan Matthews, according to Allan Bell of 247Sports. Matthews was once one of the […]

The Oakland Raiders have been adding left and right. Whether it’s Trent Brown, Antonio Brown, or Tyrell Williams, Oakland has been making a ton of acquisitions. But today, they’re making some significant cuts. First they cut Jordy Nelson earlier today, and now the team is releasing quarterback A.J. McCarron, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. […]

The Chicago Bears are making another move, this time to bolster their offensive line. Chicago is signing guard Ted Larsen to a one-year deal, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. The Bears haven’t made any splashy acquisitions yet, but they’ve quietly been adding a bunch of solid players. They’ve been adding more under the radar […]

The New England Patriots have had a decent amount of turnover this offseason. A lot of their coaching staff, including defensive coordinator Brian Flores, left to join the Miami Dolphins. They also let some big name free agents like Trent Brown and Trey Flowers walk to other clubs. The Patriots haven’t made any major additions […]

The Seattle Seahawks have been very quiet in free agency. Other than kicker Jason Myers, the team hasn’t really brought in anybody from outside the organization. But they’re working hard to re-sign their own guys, and are bringing back linebacker Mychal Kendricks. Kendricks is re-signing with Seattle on a one-year deal, according to Tom Pelissero […]

There’s an interesting subtext to the drama surrounding Teddy Bridgewater right now. It was originally reported that the young quarterback would be staying with the New Orleans Saints in 2019, but that’s no longer certain. Bridgewater will reportedly meet with the Dolphins tonight, as Miami attempts to woo him. Miami is offering him the chance […]

The Chicago Bears just lost a safety when Adrian Amos signed with the Packers, and now they’re looking to replace him. Most of the top safeties on the market have already been signed, but there are a few big names remaining. The Bears are interested in signing Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, a source told Ian Rapoport […]

The New Orleans Saints’ deal with Teddy Bridgewater might be falling apart. It was announced a couple of days ago that Bridgewater would be back in New Orleans next season, but the Miami Dolphins are swooping in at the last minute. The Dolphins are meeting with Bridgewater today and will pitch him on the idea […]

Kyle Shanahan is reuniting with Tevin Coleman. The running back is signing a two-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The deal will be worth $10 million over the two years, with no word yet on how much is guaranteed. Coleman comes to San Francisco from Atlanta, where […]

Shortly before they traded for Odell Beckham Jr., the Cleveland Browns made a smaller move that will now get swallowed up by the Beckham news. The Browns are re-signing defensive lineman Carl Davis, the team announced on Twitter. No terms of the deal were immediately disclosed, but it’s likely nothing too lucrative. Davis was originally […]

The Steelers don’t often spend a ton of money in free agency, but they just made a relatively big acquisition. Pittsburgh is signing cornerback Steven Nelson, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Rapoport reports that it’s a three-year, $25.5 million pact. The #Steelers and free agent CB Steven Nelson agreed to terms on a […]

The Cleveland Browns just won’t stop. They’ve already added Sheldon Richardson and Odell Beckham Jr. today, and they apparently aren’t slowing down anytime soon. Cleveland is “feeling good” about their “chances to land Earl Thomas,” according to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports. Thomas is the top remaining safety left on the market, and one […]

The Odell Beckham Jr. trade has sent a shockwave through the NFL universe. Immediately after the Antonio Brown trade went down, the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants topped it with this blockbuster. Reactions began pouring in from across the league, and one of the best ones was from free agent safety Dez Bryant. Bryant […]

The shocking trade of Odell Beckham Jr. to the Cleveland Browns is already having a ripple effect on the NFL. Not only will the impact be felt league-wide, it is already starting to emerge in Cleveland. Hours ago, the Browns agreed on a one-year, $4 million deal with receiver Breshad Perriman, but now he wants […]

The biggest trade in quite some time is now official. Odell Beckham Jr. has been traded from the New York Giants to the Cleveland Browns for first and third-round picks, along with safety Jabril Peppers. There had been rumors Beckham was available in trade talks, but the move was still shocking. Nobody seemed to really […]

Dez Bryant embodies the reality that the Odell Beckham Jr. trade on Tuesday has shocked the NFL at its core. It’s one of the biggest trades in league history: a 26-year-old superstar moving to the Cleveland Browns less than a year after signing a record-breaking extension with the New York Giants. Naturally, reactions are beginning […]

As soon as the blockbuster Odell Beckham Jr. trade happened, we immediately got news of another potential huge trade. The San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs are “deep in talks” on a trade that would send pass-rusher Dee Ford from the Chiefs to the 49ers, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. “Things have […]

The Cincinnati Bengals continue to lock up their own players. After re-signing Bobby Hart and C.J. Uzomah, the Bengals are bringing back Preston Brown, a source told Dianna Russini of ESPN.com. The Bengals fired longtime coach Marvin Lewis after last season, but the new coaching staff is apparently just as high on Brown. The veteran […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren’t wasting any time getting a new punter. Just hours after releasing Bryan Anger, the team is bringing in Bradley Pinion, according to Rick Stroud of The Tampa Bay Times. In December of 2016, the Bucs signed Anger to a five-year, $17 million extension, but he didn’t last long. Anger wasn’t […]

Seemingly every hour there’s a new Le’Veon Bell rumor, and now we’ve got another one. First, we heard the Jets had given Bell a deadline by which he must either accept or decline their offer, and now we have more evidence of New York’s impatience. The Jets are getting “antsy” since Bell still hasn’t made […]

Arizona is officially adding a new quarterback. No, it isn’t Kyler Murray. Instead, the Cardinals are signing former Packers and Seahawks quarterback Brett Hundley, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. This one comes from out of left field, but the Cardinals will need a backup quarterback whether it’s Murray or Josh Rosen under center next […]

Arizona is making another move. The Cardinals are signing guard J.R. Sweezy, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Cardinals have been aggressive in building their defense through free agency, adding linebackers Jordan Hicks and Terrell Suggs, and now they get a solid addition for the offense. Per Rapoport, the deal is for two […]

There have been rumors circulating today that Le’Veon Bell could be headed to the Bills. Unfortunately for Buffalo fans, they appear to be exactly that, rumors. “Just rumors. Nothing to it,” a Bills source told Tim Graham of The Athletic Buffalo. The Bills almost pulled off a trade for Antonio Brown, so they clearly aren’t […]