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Antonio Brown has found a new home, but another soon to be former-Steeler is still available. With NFL free agency opening today, Le’Veon Bell is now officially free to agree to terms with a new team. But the star running back is apparently having a tough time with his decision, as evidenced by his latest […]

After agreeing to terms with Frank Gore and Kevin Johnson on free agency’s first day, the Buffalo Bills are making another move. They’ve agreed to terms with tight end Tyler Kroft on a three-year deal, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Rapoport reports that Kroft is getting an $18.75 million deal, and it can […]

It’s official: DeSean Jackson is heading back to the Philadelphia Eagles. We heard earlier on Monday that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had agreed to trade the wideout, and now we have the details. The Eagles are sending a 2019 sixth-round draft pick to Tampa Bay in exchange for Jackson and a 2020 seventh-round pick, according […]

There has been a lot of buzz about the Arizona Cardinals taking Kyler Murray first in the 2019 NFL Draft. Some whispers surrounding the organization claim that new coach Kliff Kingsbury told people at the combine he was taking Murray, but one reporter is taking it a step further. The idea that the Cardinals are […]

The internet was buzzing yesterday about a potential blockbuster trade involving the New York Giants and the Cleveland Browns. The rumored trade would’ve sent Odell Beckham Jr. to the Browns, but it quickly got shot down. There apparently was a real offer on the table from the Browns, but the Giants never considered it. The […]

Antonio Brown is on his way out of the Pittsburgh Steelers organization, but he isn’t completely out the door yet. Brown has been highly critical of Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, but he’s remained friends with other teammates. Brown was seen this week in videos posted to Instagram, working out with his soon to be former […]

No news on an Antonio Brown trade yet, but the Pittsburgh Steelers are making other moves. The Steelers are re-signing guard Ramon Foster to a new two-year deal through the 2020 season, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. For a while earlier today, there was speculation that Foster’s time in Pittsburgh might be coming to […]

The Washington Redskins made one blockbuster trade today, adding Case Keenum from the Broncos, and they won’t be making another one. Washington is out on Antonio Brown, sources told Dianna Russini of ESPN. The Redskins had been named as a potential suitor for Brown’s services, but they’re dropping out of the running. Jay Gruden’s team […]

The Chicago Bears didn’t wait too long. Not long after cutting Cody Parkey, the Bears signed a new kicker today. The team is adding former Pittsburgh kick Chris Blewitt, according to Brad Briggs of the Chicago Tribune. Briggs reports that the Bears had a group tryout at their facility, and that Blewitt “emerged from the […]

Kareem Hunt is back in the league. The embattled running back recently signed a one year deal with the Cleveland Browns to revive his career. Hunt is facing a suspension, and it’s unclear when he’ll be able to take the field. But whenever he does, Hunt will be able to bounce back strong. Here are […]

Sam Darnold showed a lot of promise last season. The quarterback the New York Jets took third overall last year had a ton of great moments. But he wasn’t always consistent, like most young quarterbacks, and he still has a ton of room to grow. Darnold has been proclaimed as the savior of the Jets, […]

Odell Beckham Jr. trade talk is starting to heat up. The New York Giants receiver is again being discussed in trade talks, and now we have a new update. The Cleveland Browns, Oakland Raiders, and San Francisco 49ers are the teams “most connected” to Beckham at the moment, according to Jason La Canfora of CBS […]

The Denver Broncos made a big cut earlier today, releasing safety Darian Stewart. Stewart had been with the Broncos the past four seasons, but he isn’t taking his release personal. In fact, Stewart had a lot of positive things to say about the city and organization, according to Mike Klis of Denver 9 News. Klis […]

Odell Beckham Jr. has been on and off the trade block for a while now. He was shopped heavily by the New York Giants last offseason, but the two sides ultimately agreed on an extension. The massive new deal seemed to kill any talk of a trade, but not for long. Beckham Jr. had another […]

It takes a lot to bring down Steven Adams. Listed at 7’0 265, the Oklahoma City Thunder center is a very large man. Adams is known as one of the toughest players in the league, and he showed why Tuesday night. In a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Adams took a shot to the nose. […]

Hulu is making major in-roads with the NBA. Joel Embiid and Damian Lillard both starred in their own hilarious commercials for Hulu, promoting the live sports the streaming service offers, and now Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has chimed in on the situation. Both ads revolved around Embiid and Lillard ‘selling out’ to promote the brand, […]

The Carolina Panthers are facing a critical offseason. The team started off hot last year with a 6-2 record, but faded quickly. Cam Newton’s health deteriorated and they ended up finishing 7-9. They’ll need to make some big improvements this offseason, both at their skill positions and in the secondary. Here are three potential trade […]

The Denver Broncos are in the midst of an offseason of change. After two straight disappointing campaigns, the team fired head coach Vance Joseph replacing him with Vic Fangio formerly of the Chicago Bears. They made the biggest trade of the offseason thus far when they traded for quarterback Joe Flacco. The Broncos have plenty […]

The start of NFL free agency is right around the corner. One team that could be very active is the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers have a mountain of cap space and will be one of the biggest players this month. With that in mind, the 49ers will try to sign a “starting-caliber safety” in […]

A report emerged earlier today that Kyler Murray might’ve made a bad impression with some teams at the NFL Combine over the weekend. Some people began pushing back on that report, and Murray might’ve impressed the only team that matters after all. Murray was “impressive” during his interview with the Arizona Cardinals, according to Ian […]

The free agent safety market is going to be filled with big names. Players like Adrian Amos, Earl Thomas, and Eric Weddle will all be free agents. One of the biggest names available is Houston Texans safety Tyrann Mathieu. Houston has indicated they’d like to keep Mathieu, but they opted to use their franchise tag […]

The Antonio Brown carousel continues to turn, with less than two weeks until the March 17th date he’s expected to be traded by. Brown earns a $2.5 million roster bonus on the 17th, meaning he’ll likely be traded by then. The perfect scenario for Brown now is to get traded to the Arizona Cardinals and […]

It has been a busy day in the NFL, as teams continue to make moves ahead of free agency. The Arizona Cardinals got in on the action by releasing linebacker Josh Bynes, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. While Bynes wasn’t one of the biggest names who got cut on Tuesday, it’s a significant move […]

Another day, another Antonio Brown rumor. Teams are bowing out and making it clear they aren’t interested left and right, leaving only a handful of potentially interested teams. One of those teams is the Washington Redskins. The Redskins are interested and have “maintained some contact” with the Steelers, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. […]

The Antonio Brown saga rages on, as the Pittsburgh Steelers continue to look for trade partners for their embattled star. One team you can count out is the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals have “no interest” in Brown, according to Kent Somers of The Arizona Republic. The Cardinals have previously been considered one of the favorites […]

As the NFL offseason continues to heat up, the Baltimore Ravens made big headlines. The Ravens are releasing veteran safety Eric Weddle, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Source: The #Ravens have cut Eric Weddle. Wow. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 5, 2019 The fact that Rapoport added the “wow” tells you all you […]

The NFL has tried to bring games to as wide of an audience as possible in recent years. They’ve scheduled games in places like Mexico City and London, and now there’s an interesting new destination. The Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Rams are discussing playing a preseason game in Hawaii, multiple sources told Todd Archer […]

It was announced a couple of days ago that the New England Patriots were releasing tight end Dwayne Allen, and he’s already somewhat of a hot commodity after the cut became official on Monday. The Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, and Detroit Lions have all shown “preliminary interest” in Allen, a source told Josina […]

Nick Foles isn’t the only player the Philadelphia Eagles are allowing to walk. The Eagles declined the 2019 option for defensive tackle Tim Jernigan, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. This move had been expected, so it isn’t that much of a surprise, but it is still significant. Jernigan signed a four-year, $48 million extension […]

Breshad Perriman was one of the best stories in the NFL last season. The former draft bust appeared on the verge of falling out of the league, but he had a resurgence with the Cleveland Browns. The Browns have made it clear they want to bring back Perriman, an impending free agent, next year, but […]

The free agent safety market just got even deeper. The New York Giants won’t be using their franchise tag on safety Landon Collins, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Giants “love the player but view the tag number as too high,” Rapoport reports. It’s the culmination of a lot of drama between the […]

The Atlanta Falcons had one of the more disappointing seasons in the NFL in 2018. After back-to-back years as one of the top teams in the NFC, they collapsed and finished 7-9. They fired both coordinators this offseason and will look quite different next season. One thing that’s staying the same is the presence of […]

There was a report out earlier on Monday that the Kansas City Chiefs had cut pass rusher Justin Houston. That’s apparently not true — at least not yet, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Pelissero wrote that “while it may happen eventually, sources say the Chiefs have not released OLB Justin Houston.” He further […]

Not many people are willing to publicly defend Robert Kraft right now. One person who is, however, is former Rams running back and Pro Football Hall of Fame member Eric Dickerson. Dickerson stuck up for the embattled New England Patriots owner in comments he made to TMZ Sports. Kraft, of course, was recently arrested and […]

When it was announced a couple of weeks ago that the Denver Broncos wouldn’t be picking up linebacker Brandon Marshall’s option for the 2019 season, it looked like his time in Denver had come to an end. Not so fast. That might not be the case after all, Marshall told TMZ Sports. Marshall won’t be […]

The Los Angeles Rams made it all the way to the Super Bowl last year, but they have a tough offseason ahead of them. They have a bunch of impending free agents, and won’t be able to pay everybody. To that end, the team is “unlikely” to re-sign left guard Rodger Saffold, a source told […]

It’s one of the busiest weeks of the NFL offseason, as seemingly everyone in the football universe is gathered in Indianapolis for the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine. Coaches and general managers were giving press conferences today, and one of them was Los Angeles Chargers GM Tom Telesco. One of the biggest questions facing the Chargers this […]

The recovery of Ryan Shazier is one of the most inspirational stories in recent sports history. The Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker was nearly paralyzed after delivering a big hit in a game against the Bengals, and there was a chance he might never be able to walk again. But Shazier has been adamant that not only […]

Doug Baldwin had a decent season last year, but the Seattle Seahawks wide receiver was never healthy. Baldwin missed just three games, but he was battling injuries the entire season. He fought through them and was a large reason why the team was able to make the playoffs, but it was clear watching him that […]