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When the Kansas City Chiefs signed running back LeSean McCoy — after his release from the Buffalo Bills — his career-long number of 25 belonged to rookie running back Darwin Thompson. However, Thompson was gracious enough to give the star his number, subsequently taking No. 34. For Thompson, giving McCoy No. 25 was an obvious […]

The Antonio Brown saga isn’t quite over. Though the Oakland Raiders didn’t suspend Brown for his verbal fight with general manager Mike Mayock, they are fining him “unprofessional behavior,” according to ESPN’s Ed Werder, a development that isn’t sitting well with the six-time Pro Bowler. Source: The #Raiders fined WR Antonio Brown an unspecified amount […]

On Thursday, the Oakland Raiders fined Antonio Brown for his offseason antics. It looked as if he wouldn’t play against the Denver Broncos on Monday night in the season-opener, too. That changed when Raiders head coach Jon Gruden stated on Friday that he would play against the Broncos. However, Denver was never under the assumption […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is entering his third year in the NFL, and at the ripe age of 23, figures to have a lot of football left in him. So much football that his goal is to replicate the lengthy careers of the New Orleans Saints’ Drew Brees and New England Patriots’ Tom Brady. […]

Los Angeles Chargers placekicker Michael Badgley injured his groin during Friday’s practice and is considered questionable for Sunday’s Week 1 game against the Indianapolis Colts. On the injury, head coach Anthony Lynn noted that his groin got “a little tight.” “We’ll give him a couple of days to rest, and we’ll look at him on […]

There was once a time when Jadeveon Clowney wasn’t going to be a part of the Seattle Seahawks in 2019. The Miami Dolphins pushed heavily for his services, but a deal never got done. Why? A large part of that is because Clowney didn’t want to play for a rebuilding or non-contending team, hence the […]

The New Orleans Saints will be tasked with defending two-time All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins when they face the Houston Texans on Monday night. Though one can expect standout young corner Marshon Lattimore to spend much of the night traveling with Hopkins, communication will be a key for the Saints in attempting to slow him […]

You’re not in Baltimore anymore, CJ Mosley. The four-time Pro Bowl inside linebacker spurned the Ravens in free agency in favor of the New York Jets — who offered him a record-setting contract (five years $85 million). In the Big Apple, Mosley is getting a fresh start and starting his next chapter in his career. […]

Though Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Parris Campbell was out for most of training camp with a hamstring issue, he’ll be ready to play Week 1 against the Los Angeles Chargers after returning to action for his team’s preseason finale. Colts head coach Frank Reich is confident that Campbell will be able to receive a […]

The Dallas Cowboys reached an extension with one of their modern-day rendition of the triplets by locking up running back Ezekiel Elliot earlier in the week. Now, they want to get one done with quarterback Dak Prescott, who elected against spurning training camp for some downtime in Cabo, Mexico. The Cowboys want to get the […]

Jadeveon Clowney is now a member of the Seattle Seahawks, but it didn’t always seem like he’d be spending his 2019 season up in the Pacific Northwest. The Houston Texans — then Clowney’s team — wanted to send him to the Miami Dolphins, but he didn’t want the same. Long-time Texans insider John McClain of […]

New York Giants starting strong safety Jabrill Peppers is getting his first taste of the historic NFC East rivalries on Sunday. The Dallas Cowboys will host Peppers and the G-Men for the teams Week 1 game of the 2019 regular season. The Cowboys, regarded as a playoff team by many, aren’t going to go down […]

As teammates for the Pittsburgh Steelers, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Antonio Brown were the premier wide receiver duo in the NFL. Then, the fallout happened. Brown requested a trade, bleached his mustache, didn’t mince harsh words for the team, and finally got out to his new destination: the Oakland Raiders. In doing so, Brown seemingly ruined […]

The Seattle Seahawks will be without wide receiver David Moore in Week 1 and the next, according to The Athletic’s Michael Dugar. However, Dugar says coach Pete Carroll “sounds optimistic that he’ll have a decent chance to play in the weeks after that.” Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Moore suffered a hairline fracture in his […]

The Dallas Cowboys have reached extension deals with running back Ezekiel Elliot, linebacker Jaylon Smith, tackle La’el Collins, and defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence, but they are yet to reach one with wide receiver Amari Cooper. Executive vice president Stephen Jones, though, seems confident he and the Cowboys’ front office will soon engage with Cooper in […]

He’s 42 years old and still going strong. BetOnline.ag, via The Athletic’s Jon Machota, has New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady with the fourth-best odds to win 2019 NFL MVP. He sits behind the Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes, Philadelphia Eagles’ Carson Wentz, Cleveland Browns’ Baker Mayfield, and New Orleans Saints’ Drew Brees to win […]

The left knee of Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley is in the minds of many. After winning 2018’s Offensive Player of the Year and leading the NFL in touchdowns in 2019 (17), Gurley was diagnosed with arthritis in his left knee — a concerning injury for a “bell-cow” back. Gurley first hurt his […]

Is a back-to-back in-store? After winning the MVP award in his first year as a starter in 2018, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes sits on top of the mountain for 2019 MVP odds in BetOnline.ag’s Sportsbook, per The Athletic’s Jon Machota. His odds sit at 5/1, and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz is right […]

Only one player (Patrick Mahomes – Kansas City Chiefs) is ahead of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz to win 2019 NFL MVP in BetOnline.ag’s odds books, per The Athletic’s Jon Machota. Wentz sits at 9/1 odds to win the prestigious award, ahead of Green Bay Packers’ Aaron Rodgers, Cleveland Browns’ Baker Mayfield, and New Orleans […]

New York Giants No. 6 overall pick and quarterback Daniel Jones impressed during his four-games of preseason football. So much so that legendary Giants quarterback Phil Simms said, “I like what I see, and what I see is real,” on the “Simms and the Mad Dog” show on SiriusXM’s Mad Dog Sports Radio channel on […]

Linebacker Kiko Alonso got his wish, as he’s no longer a member of the Miami Dolphins. At some point in the summer, Alonso asked for a trade, a request that was granted on Sunday when Miami sent him to the New Orleans Saints, in return getting linebacker Vince Biegel. Even without asking for a trade, […]

The Dallas Cowboys will have their hands full when they face running back Saquon Barkley and the New York Giants on Sunday. The No. 2 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, Barkley didn’t disappoint as a rookie, going to the Pro-Bowl and winning Offensive Rookie of the Year while recording a league-leading 2,028 scrimmage […]

While his former team, the Green Bay Packers, play tonight, safety Josh Jones will be looking for his new NFL home. ESPN’s Rob Demovsky reports that Jones is visiting with the Minnesota Vikings on Friday and the Detroit Lions next week. ESPN’s Adam Schefter previously stated that he visited with the Buffalo Bills. The only […]

Somebody has a lot of confidence in the Green Bay Packers for their Thursday night game against the Chicago Bears. According to sports business guru Darren Rovell, a respected player placed a $26,000 bet with Superbook USA for Green Bay +3. Sports Book Wire’s Marcus Mosher breaks down each of the Packers and Bears’ recent […]

Chicago Bears starting tight end Trey Burton will be inactive for the NFL regular-season opener on Thursday night against the Green Bay Packers, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Burton is dealing with a groin injury sustained last week. It is reported that he suffered a mild groin strain. He underwent a sports hernia surgery […]

Just two weeks ago, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett received little interest in the fantasy football realm. He was the backup to Andrew Luck; that wasn’t expected to change. Then, Luck retired, boosting Brissett from backup status to starter. Should you be interested in him for your fantasy football team? Yes, but at the end […]

The details of quarterback Jared Goff’s contract extension with the Los Angeles Rams have been revealed. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Goff will receive $134 million over four years. His $110 million guaranteed is the highest guaranteed amount in NFL history, surpassing Carson Wentz’s $107 million handed to him by the Philadelphia Eagles in July. […]

Watch out Odell Beckham Jr., Jarvis Landry, Julio Jones, DeAndre Hopkins, Antonio Brown, and all masters of the one-handed catch, because Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is trying to take the crown as the NFL’s best one-handed catcher. Newton recently teamed up with Youtuber “Mr. Beast” to break a few Guinness World Records, including an […]

Any talks about the Los Angeles Rams curbing quarterback Jared Goff’s contract extension are over. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Rams are expected to sign Goff to a four-year extension. Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, it is “trending toward the largest guarantee in NFL history.” In doing so, the Rams have their starting quarterback […]

The San Francisco 49ers dubbed Dante Pettis as the No. 1 receiver on their unofficial Week 1 depth chart. RotoWorld said of the news: “Coach Kyle Shanahan emptied his motivational playbook onto the second-year pro this summer, but Pettis’ depth chart standing never changed. Closing draft season as a mid-range WR4, Pettis could end up […]

The Detroit Lions received a significant boost to their offensive line on Tuesday. According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, second-year center Frank Ragnow is back at practice for the first time since leaving the team’s Week 3 preseason loss against the Buffalo Bills. With Ragnow returning, the Lions moved right guard Graham Glasgow back to […]

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman has faced his fair share of talented receivers over his legendary career. However, one who stands out wears the Green Bay Packers’ green and gold: Davante Adams. Davante Adams, a two-time Pro Bowler, recently earned recognition from Sherman for being an extremely talented force on the gridiron. In a […]

The Atlanta Falcons are going to do right by wide receiver Julio Jones. They want to lock up the superstar and All-Pro before the 2019 regular season; it’s what he’s wished for this offseason. According to The Athletic’s Jeff Schultz, Falcons owner Arthur Blank affirms that his team is “very, very close” to reeling in […]

Wide receivers, particular star ones, are often associated with being divas. But, in Green Bay, that’s the inverse. Packers wide receiver Davante Adams is a bonafide star, but like very few, he remains humble and devoid of any diva attitude. For his quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, that’s something he can appreciate. Adams brings confidence to the […]

Rather than enter 2019 with their usual three tight ends,  the New Orleans Saints locked down their 53-man roster with just two; Jared Cook and Josh Hill. But, they may have another one stashed away in quarterback Tayson Hill. As head coach Sean Payton says, per Nola.com’s Amie Just: “It’s not a set in stone […]

The Seattle Seahawks aren’t going to use Jadeveon Clowney as the Houston Texans did. Instead of slating him as a 3-4 outside linebacker, the team will enlist him as a 4-3 defensive end; that means, instead of occasionally dropping back, he’ll be rushing the passer and setting the edge all the time. Clowney, a physical […]

The Tennessee Titans will face the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, September 8th. The game isn’t a regular one between AFC teams; it’s one with a lot of hype from one team in particular. The Browns’ offseason has turned into a hype train of expected success in 2019? Why, you say? Perhaps it’s because they are […]

Melvin Gordon watch has reached 41 days. Over a month ago, the Los Angeles Chargers two-time Pro Bowl running back decided to hold out amid a want for a contract extension. Over the weekend, the Chargers granted his permission to seek a trade and then affirmed they would curb contract talks until after the 2019 […]

The Dallas Cowboys will host the New York Giants on Sunday, Sept. 8th for their Week 1 matchup. Part of the game plan for the Cowboys will be containing running back Saquon Barkley’s effectiveness. That won’t be easy though, considering he’s an “elite football player,” according to head coach Jason Garrett. “The guy makes two […]