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The Los Angeles Chargers have a lot on their plate, including taking care of Melvin Gordon. The team is coming off their most successful season in many years and has several players in need of extensions. One of those players is quarterback Philip Rivers, although Rivers has said he doesn’t care if his contract is […]

Allen Hurns has come a long way. The last time we saw the Dallas Cowboys receiver, he was being carted off the field during the team’s playoff win over the Seattle Seahawks. Hurns suffered a devastating ankle injury, and it was gruesome to anyone who was watching. It initially looked like something that would sideline […]

The Atlanta Falcons got some good news Monday when Julio Jones and Grady Jarrett reported to mandatory minicamp. But unfortunately, they’re also dealing with a few minor injuries. Jones is being held out of drills with a foot injury, and now we have word that tight end Austin Hooper is a bit banged up as […]

The Buffalo Bills are counting on Cole Beasley. Buffalo made overhauling their receiving corp a big priority this offseason, and bringing in Beasley was a large part of that. The Bills are hoping that Beasley can play his usual role in the slot, and operate as a sort of safety blanket for Josh Allen. Allen […]

Julio Jones has reported for mandatory minicamp, but all is apparently not well with the Atlanta Falcons receiver. Jones will not participate in drills at minicamp because he’s rehabbing a foot injury, according to D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. While the injury doesn’t sound too serious as coach Dan Quinn relayed it, it’s […]

Lorenzo Carter is going to need to step up in 2019. The New York Giants pass-rusher should have a much larger role, and he’ll need to deliver. The Giants are rolling with Eli Manning again this season, and if they want to have any hope of making the playoffs, they’ll need a bounce-back year from […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling has a big year ahead of him. The young Green Bay Packers receiver had a promising rookie season, but he’ll need to prove himself all over again. The coaching staff that drafted him is no longer there, and he’ll need to compete for every snap once again. Fortunately, things seem to be going […]

Malcolm Jenkins’ holdout is over. The Philadelphia Eagles safety “has reported for his team physical and will be in attendance for the team’s mandatory minicamp that begins Tuesday,” a source told Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. It appears that Jenkins isn’t planning on making his issues with the team a big deal, as Schefter writes that […]

Almost everyone on the Jacksonville Jaguars had a disappointing 2018 season, including Andrew Norwell. Norwell was the team’s big free agent acquisition last offseason, but things didn’t go as expected. Norwell inked five-year, $66.5 million contract which at the time was a record for a guard, but didn’t live up to expectations in his first […]

The New York Giants are counting on their defense in 2019. The team is planning on trotting out Eli Manning for another season, and they’ll need a strong defense supporting him if they want him to be successful. They’ll also be counting on a bunch of young guys on defense, which complicates things. Pat Shurmur […]

Adrian Peterson got involved in the Trent Williams situation yesterday. The Washington Redskins running back threw another curveball into the league’s most bizarre situation at the moment. We heard earlier this week that Williams was staying away from the team’s mandatory practices due to his unhappiness with Washington’s medical staff. It was originally believed that […]

Buckle up folks; the DeVante Parker hype train is getting ready to leave the station yet again. The Miami Dolphins receiver is reportedly shining in practice again, which he does seemingly every year. The young wideout is clearly talented; he’s just never been able to put it all together, mostly due to injuries. The Dolphins […]

The Oakland Raiders have made a bunch of additions this offseason, including adding linebacker Vontaze Burfict. The trade for Antonio Brown and signings of guys like Tyrell Williams have gotten most of the attention, but make no mistake, Burfict was a big signing. His play had fallen off recently with the Cincinnati Bengals, but the […]

This is a pivotal year for Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson. Johnson broke out in 2016, establishing him as one of the league’s top backs. A wrist injury halted his momentum, causing him to miss all but one game in 2017. Despite the injury, the team bet big on him, handing him a large […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is keen on second-year receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Rodgers has been engulfed in drama all offseason, and is just looking forward to getting back to playing football. After Mike McCarthy’s firing, a lot of dirty laundry was aired to the public, and no one came out looking clean. But with […]

New England Patriots tight end Matt LaCosse has a golden opportunity in front of him. So far this offseason, seemingly everything has been going LaCosse’s way. The Patriots have a very thin depth chart at the position, and LaCosse should have an excellent chance to be a contributor for the defending Super Bowl champions. First, […]

It doesn’t sound like Ryan Finley is going to be seizing the Cincinnati Bengals’ starting job anytime soon. The Bengals raised some eyebrows when they drafted Finley in April, but it doesn’t seem like he’s a serious threat to Andy Dalton at the moment. With teams ramping up activities and starting their mandatory minicamps, we’re […]

The Atlanta Falcons are hoping to have receiver Julio Jones and defensive tackle Grady Jarrett both back in the fold soon. Both star players have been staying away from the team during the voluntary portion of the offseason as they seek new contracts. Speaking to the media recently, Falcons coach Dan Quinn said the team […]

Chester Rogers played a very big role for the Indianapolis Colts last year, but things have changed. The Colts made upgrading their receiving corps beyond T.Y. Hilton a priority, and brought in several new guys this offseason. They signed Devin Funchess to a large contract in free agency, and drafted Parris Campbell in the second […]

Keanu Neal has taken a big step in the right direction on his recovery. The Atlanta Falcons safety tore his ACL last season, and we haven’t heard much on his progress, until now. Atlanta’s defensive passing game coordinator Jerome Henderson spoke to the media recently, and revealed that Neal had participated in “walk-throughs for the […]

Mike Zimmer is feeling good about first round pick Garrett Bradbury. The Minnesota Vikings had a disappointing 2018 season, missing the playoffs one year after making the NFC Championship Game. The first year of the Kirk Cousins era didn’t go according to plan, and the offensive line was one of the biggest reasons why. The […]

The Baltimore Ravens officially have Marquise Brown in the fold. The team announced they had agreed to terms with the first round pick on his rookie contract Wednesday. The Ravens added Brown with the 25th overall pick in April’s draft. Baltimore is heading into their first full year with Lamar Jackson under center, and they’ve […]

Jay Gruden really wants Trent Williams back. News leaked earlier that the Washington Redskins’ left tackle is demanding a trade or release over issues with the team’s medical staff. It was initially thought that Williams’ holdout had to do with his contract, but that’s apparently not the case. “Trent knows how much we need him […]

Tyrell Williams has had an interesting career path. The Oakland Raiders receiver has been unheralded his whole life. He wasn’t heavily recruited out of high school and was forced to attend Western Oregon instead of playing at a major college program. Williams didn’t let the adversity impact him, and he put up huge numbers at […]

The Oakland Raiders had a rough season in 2018, that isn’t a secret. The defense was terrible all year, and in particular, the pass-rush struggled to generate any pressure. The Raiders made bold moves to address the issue this offseason, including drafting Clelin Ferrell fourth overall in April’s NFL Draft. In addition to Ferrell, they […]

The New England Patriots have officially wrapped up their entire draft class, signing running back Damien Harris Tuesday, per Field Yates of ESPN. As Yates points out, it’ll be a four-year deal worth $3.631 million with an $886K signing bonus. An Alabama product, Harris was the team’s third round pick. Language in the CBA surrounding […]

The Dallas Cowboys have a huge season ahead of them. They had a successful season last year, making the playoffs and winning the NFC East. They even then won a playoff game, before falling to the Los Angeles Rams in the second round. While most teams would kill for a season like that, all is […]

This is a big season for Tyler Lockett. The young Seattle Seahawks receiver had a very good 2018 campaign, and now has the chance to build on it this year. Doug Baldwin retired this offseason due to injuries, meaning Lockett will have a golden opportunity to become the top dog in Seattle’s receiving corp. The […]

Emmanuel Sanders is part of what the Denver Broncos are trying to achieve. Vic Fangio is confident Sanders will be there when the Broncos need him. The Denver Broncos are heading into a pivotal season. Once one of the league’s few consistent winners has fallen on hard times since Peyton Manning retired. They’ve missed the […]

There’s a lot of excitement around this Cleveland Browns team, and for good reason. The Browns looked great down the stretch last year, and Baker Mayfield will now have a full offseason as the starter. Freddie Kitchens, who ran the offense late last year, has now taken over as head coach, and the team traded […]

Tom Brady and Baker Mayfield seem to be developing quite a friendship, which is something Cleveland Browns fans will have to process in their own way. It all started when Mayfield hosted a football camp for kids in Cleveland. After a clip from the camp was shared on Twitter of Mayfield dancing with the campers, […]

NaVorro Bowman is calling it a career. Many prominent players have announced their retirements this offseason, and the linebacker joined the chorus of players hanging up their cleats Tuesday. The San Francisco 49ers, his former team, announced the news themselves. Bowman stopped by the team’s facility to inform them of his decision, so that he […]

NFL teams are beginning to wise up to the process. More and more, teams are realizing that the draft is often akin to throwing darts at a board, and volume is key. The more draft picks you own in the later rounds, the more likely you are to hit. Occasionally you can hit the jackpot […]

There’s been so much talk about Antonio Brown this offseason, that you’d be forgiven for forgetting about the receivers actually on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ roster. JuJu Smith-Schuster will absolutely be the top wideout, but after him the depth chart is a bit unsettled. The team signed Donte Moncrief and also has second-year player James Washington, […]

This is a pivotal year for Devontae Booker. The Denver Broncos running back is heading into the final year of his rookie contract, and needs to deliver. Denver drafted him in the fourth round back in 2016, and he initially earned a big role. As a rookie he was the starting running back at times, […]

The Carolina Panthers have a big season coming up. They started last year off 6-2 but then collapsed once Cam Newton’s shoulder gave up. They looked destined for the playoffs at one point, but then the wheels came off when Newton could no longer throw the ball downfield. Newton’s injury was so bad they needed […]

The New England Patriots are now very close to wrapping up their entire draft class. The team signed third round pick Chase Winovich to his rookie contract today, per Field Yates of ESPN. As Yates notes, the deal is for four years and $3,827,312, with a $997,312 signing bonus. The language in the CBA surrounding […]

Demaryius Thomas isn’t the receiver he once was, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have anything left in the tank. Thomas’ season was ended by a torn Achilles last year, but he was still reasonably productive up until that point. He finished with 501 yards in 11 games, which is solid if not spectacular. The […]

The New York Jets are getting closer to naming a general manager. Monday, the team will complete its interviews with Chicago Bears exec Champ Kelly. Kelly dined with Jets brass last night and is having his formal interview today, per Albert Breer of SI.com. It’s the fourth and final interview for the Jets, after Eagles […]