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Ryan Tannehill could be more than a stopgap quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. The 31-year-old shot-caller could be their full-time starter, as the Titans, according to Dianna Russini of ESPN, are internally discussing a new deal for Tannehill in the offseason. The Titans are internally discussing a new contract for Ryan Tannehill after the season […]

The Houston Texans could play Sunday’s matchup with the Denver Broncos without their No. 2 wide receiver. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Will Fuller is expected to miss the tilt between 8-4 and 4-8 teams. #Texans WR Will Fuller (hamstring) is not expected to play today, source said. They’ll miss him today. […]

At 5-7, the Cleveland Browns currently do not project as a playoff team. If they want to get to the postseason, they not only have to win out, but they also have to see a few dominos fall their way in terms of other teams losing. Running back Kareem Hunt is trying to get the […]

Josh Jacobs has performed up to his first-round draft status. The rookie running back, hailing from Alabama, has added a new dynamic to the Oakland Raiders offense. That dynamic: the ability to be a workhorse running back. Jacobs, through 12 games of play, has 218 rushing attempts for 1,061 yards and seven touchdowns. His attempts […]

The Green Bay Packers can’t fix their leaky defense now — at least in terms of personnel — but they can come April. With an impressive crop of defenders ready to enter the NFL, the 2020 NFL Draft will offer the Packers a shot at getting another defensive playmaker on a rookie contract. Who could […]

Is Jacoby Brissett the answer for the Indianapolis Colts? According to Ryan Wilson of CBS Sports, he isn’t, at least, in the long-term. In his latest seven-round 2020 NFL mock draft, Wilson has the Colts selecting Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert with the No. 17 overall selection. Here is what Wilson had to say about his […]

The New York Jets must surround quarterback Sam Darnold with talent.  The No. 3 pick of the 2018 NFL Draft, the USC product has shown franchise passer qualities. However, too often, those qualities are downplayed in large part due to an offense that lacks a competent offensive line and a No. 1 option from a […]

The Carolina Panthers won’t let linebacker Shaq Thompson reach free agency. On Saturday, the team announced they have reached a four-year extension with Thompson. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the deal is worth $54.2 million, with a max value of $57 million. There is a $16 million signing bonus and $28 million […]

The Cleveland Browns have one of their playmakers back. On Saturday, the team announced they have activated tight end David Njoku from the injured reserve. In a corresponding move, the Browns placed cornerback Robert Jackson (ankle) on the injured reserve. Njoku suffered a broken wrist injury in the Browns’ Week 2 win over the New […]

Jabrill Peppers’ season is over. On Saturday, the New York Giants officially placed the third-year safety on the injured reserve with a fractured vertebra. Peppers suffered the injury in a loss to the Chicago Bears. He did not play against the Green Bay Packers. Nonetheless, Giants coach Pat Shurmur thought he could play through the […]

Eli Manning is, officially, back. On Saturday, the New York Giants officially ruled out rookie quarterback Daniel Jones for their Monday Night Football tilt with the Philadelphia Eagles. Jones, the No. 6 overall pick in the 2019 draft, had been dealing with a high ankle sprain that he suffered in Week 13’s loss to the […]

It’s well-documented that New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is a fan of Hall of Fame safety Ed Reed. On multiple instances, camera crews have caught him complimenting Reed endlessly, dubbing him as the greatest to do it. On Friday, the NFL followed suit. They named Reed — who played with the Baltimore Ravens, […]

Deion Sanders is the first defensive back to be named to the NFL 100’s All-Time Team, according to NFL.com. Sanders, otherwise known as “Neon Deion,” or “Prime Time,” highlights the list of the NFL’s greatest defensive backs of all time; highlights aren’t anything new to him. A Hall of Famer, Sanders ushers in the secondary. […]

Baker Mayfield’s injured right (throwing) hand does not seem to be hampering his ability to play. The Cleveland Browns second-year quarterback is expected to play on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals; Friday’s positive update reaffirms that. On Friday, Mayfield was throwing without a wrap or glove on his right hand, according to Jeff Risdon of […]

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack is expected to play on Sunday, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, for the first time since fracturing his hand in Week 11. According to Colts head coach Frank Reich, he will not have a pitch count during the contest. Per Mike Chappell of FOX59, Mack will not be on […]

Eli Manning — who is starting in place of the injured Daniel Jones — will have someone to throw to when his New York Giants take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football. Wide receiver Golden Tate has cleared concussion protocol, the team announced on Friday. Tate did not play in Week 13’s loss […]

First, kicker Nick Folk was going to sign with the New England Patriots. Then, Bill Belichick refuted the report of doing so. Now, the Patriots will re-sign Folk, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. A conclusion: Free agent K Nick Folk worked out today, was healthy, and is expected to sign back and […]

For the second time in the 2019 season, Donte Moncrief will abruptly find himself jobless. On Friday, the Carolina Panthers announced the release of the veteran wide receiver. In a corresponding move, they promoted wide receiver/returner Donte Moncrief from the practice squad to the active roster? Moncrief began his 2019 campaign with the Pittsburgh Steelers, […]

Last Sunday, in a Denver Broncos win over the Los Angeles Chargers, outside linebacker Von Miller missed his first game since suffering a torn ACL in 2013. On Sunday, Dec. 8, he will be a game-time decision to play against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium, per Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com. Miller is dealing with […]

The Indianapolis Colts are rewarding tight end Jack Doyle for his efforts. On Friday, the team signed the seven-year veteran to a three-year extension, according to his agent, Buddy Baker. Congrats to my friend and client @doylejack84 on signing a 3 year contract extension with the @Colts . So well deserved. An incredible person who […]

The Oakland Raiders , Trent Brown, and Josh Jacobs are trying to stop the bleeding; they’ve lost back-to-back games to cause their playoff hopes to fade. On Sunday, they’ll play the surging 7-5 Tennessee Titans, without their starting right tackle. On Friday, the Raiders officially ruled out right tackle Trent Brown for Sunday’s matchup with […]

It appears as if a first-quarter interception has not gotten in Mitchell Trubisky’s head. After throwing a pick on the Chicago Bears’ first offensive drive of “Thursday Night Football” against the Dallas Cowboys, Trubisky has thrown two touchdowns, both being to his go-to target Allen Robinson. Watch below. Trubisky finds Robinson via a bullet pass […]

Richie Incognito is the oldest guard in the NFL at 36 years old. However, the Oakland Raiders aren’t opposed to keeping him on-board. Specifically, they would like to have him around for a few more years. A standout starting left guard for the Raiders; it doesn’t seem like Incognito is going anywhere, despite his age. […]

The Chicago Bears will be without inside linebacker Roquan Smith for the rest of their “Thursday Night Football” matchup with the Dallas Cowboys, the team announced. The second-year standout from the University of Georgia suffered a pectoral injury in the first quarter of the tilt. While assumptions are just that, the speed at which the […]

The Chicago Bears’ first drive for their “Thursday Night Football” bout with the Dallas Cowboys did not go as planned. Mitchell Trubisky threw an interception via a forced pass to Anthony Miller turned Jourdan Lewis pick. Their second drive, however, did go as planned. Trubisky responded to throwing the interception by leading a six-play, 51-yard […]

Who says toe-tap receptions can only go to wide receivers? Certainly not Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis. In the Cowboys’ first defensive drive against the Chicago Bears on “Thursday Night Football,” Lewis showed his toe-drag swag ability can rival even that of his teammate Amari Cooper. Watch below. Lewis hauls-in an absurd interception on Mitchell […]

The Dallas Cowboys took advantage of receiving the ball to start “Thursday Night Football” against the Chicago Bears. They used their first drive to get six points, via running back Ezekiel Elliott. The Cowboys got Elliott going early in the prime time event. He capped off a 17-play, 75-yard drive spanning 8:57 minutes with a […]

The Chicago Bears, heading into their “Thursday Night Football” matchup with the Dallas Cowboys, have not lived up to expectations. Rather than sit with the cool kids at the Super Bowl contenders table, the Bears sit with the less-popular, equally as polarizing pretenders table. At 6-6 through Week 12, year two of the Matt Nagy […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ “Thursday Night Football” tilt with the Chicago Bears will allow FOX broadcast analyst Troy Aikman an opportunity to cover his old team, specifically, America’s Team. However, before the festivities of kickoff even begun, Aikman is critical of the Cowboys. He does not believe coaching on its own is why the team has […]

Once Super Bowl hopefuls, the Philadelphia Eagles are now fighting to get themselves in the playoffs. At 5-7, coming off a loss to the Miami Dolphins, the Birds have a lot of work to do to get to the postseason. The Eagles’ work starts with defeating the 2-10 New York Giants on “Monday Night Football.” […]

The future, at least to the outsider, is unknown for Odell Beckham Jr. and the Cleveland Browns. Amid a disappointing debut season in Cleveland, Beckham is vague about is future with the team. He said on Thursday, in a response to whether he wants to be in Cleveland next year, via Jake Trotter of ESPN. […]

Minnesota Vikings lead-back Dalvin Cook did not finish Monday night’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The tailback — who is well on his way to a Pro-Bowl appearance — suffered a chest injury in defeat. He has been a limited participant in practice since. The injury isn’t going to stop Cook from playing on Sunday […]

Officially, the NCAA’s top athletes are eligible to declare for the 2020 NFL Draft, if they meet requirements. One of April’s most polarizing figures, Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa, has yet to decide on if he will join on the festivities to see whom he will be employed by. Tagovailoa, who is out for the season, is […]

The Green Bay Packers control their destiny. At 9-3, Wisconsin’s finest sits firmly on top of the NFC North division standings. However, they want more. Though behind the 10-2 Seattle Seahawks and 10-2 New Orleans Saints (as well as the 10-2 San Francisco 49ers [wildcard]), the Packers have a fighting chance at getting a seed […]

Could Tom Brady finally be aging? The 42-year-old New England Patriots superstar was a limited participant in Thursday’s practice for not only a lingering right elbow injury but also a toe one. There are no official designations for Brady in Week 14’s matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs. However, it should appear evident that he […]

The Arizona Cardinals have shown improvement in year one of the Kliff Kingsbury-Kyler Murray era. However, their last-place ranking in the NFC West and 3-8-1 record doesn’t reflect that. Why are the Cardinals not winning games, then? It starts with a defense that has struggled to defend a light breeze. The Redbirds are allowing a […]

Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams is done with the Washington Redskins. Though employed by the team, it’s clear as day that he will not do his job for them due to a series of medical, contractual, and personal disagreements. However, he’s not blaming the much-maligned team owner, Dan Snyder. All shots go towards team […]

The Indianapolis Colts have a new kicker or at least some competition for Adam Vinatieri. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Colts claimed Chase McLaughlin off of waivers on Wednesday. The San Francisco 49ers released the kicker on Tuesday with starter Robbie Gould recently regaining his health. The #Colts have claimed K […]

On Tuesday, the Carolina Panthers fired long-time head coach Ron Rivera. Luke Kuechly, who spent eight years with Rivera after being drafted in the first round in 2012, did not mince words on losing Rivera. Kuechly spent four minutes, on Wednesday, discussing what the loss of Rivera meant to him. He was emotional. “I’m sure […]