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The now-Jacoby Brissett Indianapolis Colts offense got a boost to their on-field product on Monday. Rookie wide receiver Parris Campbell is back at training camp, per FOX 59/CBS 4 Sports’ Mike Chappell. As Chappell puts it “that’s not a minor development.” Campbell had been absent from practice for nearly four weeks with a hamstring injury. […]

Fret not Green Bay Packers fans, Oren Burks’ pec injury isn’t as bad as previously perceived. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the linebacker won’t require surgery from the injury. He may avoid the injured reserve as a whole. A second-year linebacker hailing from Vanderbilt, Burks played in 14 games for Green Bay as a […]

Rob Gronkowski is ready for his next chapter after retiring as a New England Patriot in the offseason. According to USA Today’s Henry McKenna, the Hall of Fame-bound tight end has scheduled a press conference in New York for August 27th. McKenna noted that the press conference is meant to address his “next chapter,” as […]

The Oakland Raiders bolstered their defensive line on Sunday. The team announced they have signed defensive tackle Corey Liuget. There’s no word on the length or amount of the contract. Oakland also signed linebacker Bryson Allen-Williams and released long snapper Andrew DePaola. Earlier reports indicated that they had released running back Doug Martin, but they […]

The NFL world is paying respects to the now-retired Andrew Luck. From general managers to coaches to players, Luck has earned praise as one of the league’s most respected figures. He was also a candidate to be MVP. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott joins the bunch of giving admiration to one of the game’s best […]

In the wake of Andrew Luck’s surprising retirement, Jacoby Brissett will be the starting quarterback of the Indianapolis Colts. Though entirely competent to do so, and considered as a future starter before the news, the Colts aren’t going to ask Brissett to emulate Luck. Colts general manager Chris Ballard talked about Brissett filling in for […]

When running back C.J. Prosise pounded in a 1-yard touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday, his Seattle Seahawks teammates were a bit peppier than other preseason touchdowns. It wasn’t quite because Prosise scored, it’s because of his journey to get to the end zone. Once showing signs as a versatile weapon as a […]

The landscape of the NFL was morphed, twisted, and shocked by the retirement of Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck on Saturday night. Players, executives, and coaches all across the league are in astonishment of the news and wish him the best; including Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman. Roman said on Sunday, per the Ravens […]

This New England Patriots story is now unfolding in San Francisco, but Jimmy Garoppolo isn’t forgotten in Foxborough, albeit for a less-than-gleaming reason. Before Jimmy Garoppolo had a rebound game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday night, he had an awful preseason debut against the Denver Broncos in which he posted a 0.0 passer […]

Wide receiver Josh Gordon is back in action for the New England Patriots. According to ESPN’s Mike Reiss, Gordon is in full pads at Sunday’s practice, in turn, putting him off of the NFI list (non-football injury). WR Josh Gordon (10) is dressed in full pads at practice today, which is an indication he is […]

The Arizona Cardinals signed veteran wide receiver Michael Crabtree to a deal earlier in the week. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that it’ll be for one year, worth $3.25 million. With incentives, he can hit a maximum of $5.5 million salary. The team signed Crabtree following the release of Kevin White and a Hakeem Butler […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo visited the grounds where he tore his ACL last September on Saturday night. At the Kansas City Chiefs’ Arrowhead Stadium, Garoppolo didn’t let the past haunt him. That counts for both the ACL and his awful performance the game before. Prior to playing in Kansas City, Garoppolo shrank against […]

In Bruce Arians’ book “The Quarterback Whisperer,” he says former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is a natural. He wrote: “As if everything his father [XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck] knew about the game had been transferred to his via genetic code.” It’s fair to say, he was surprised to see the 29-year-old walk away from […]

The Washington Redskins have made the expected official. Head coach Jay Gruden announced on Sunday that Case Keenum will be his starter for the Redskins’ Week 1 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to ESPN’s John Keim. Keenum wasn’t supposed to be the starter. Colt McCoy had been given the job before training camp, but […]

While trade rumors run rampant, Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney isn’t yet on a new team. Clowney is on the franchise tag, but he hasn’t signed it, meaning the Texans can’t fine him to come to training camp, nor can they trade him without his permission. If he doesn’t like the trade, he simply […]

Kyler Murray has had a tale of two games. Against the Oakland Raiders in preseason Week 2, the Arizona Cardinals quarterback struggled; as he went 3-for-8 for 12 yards. The next week, he did well against the Minnesota Vikings while playing nearly a full half of football. For the game, the No. 1 overall pick […]

The Baltimore Ravens lost some pass-rushers in the 2019 offseason. The team witnessed long-time staple Terrell Suggs leave for his home state Arizona; signing with the Cardinals. Then, the young Za’Darius Smith left for a gaudy contract given by the Green Bay Packers. In all, they lost 15.5 sacks of production from 2018. But, defensive […]

The Oakland Raiders are parting ways with running back Doug Martin, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The team re-signed the back in early May after a season-ending injury to Isaiah Crowell. Martin — also known as the “Muscle Hamster” — played 16 games with the Raiders in 2018. He started nine. For the season, […]

The Indianapolis Colts could’ve regained $24.8 million from now-retired quarterback Andrew Luck. But, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the team has reached a financial settlement in which the Colts will not take back the money owed to Luck. Jim Irsay and the Colts are doing right by Luck. They have the rights to take back […]

Many people overdraft their quarterbacks in fantasy football drafts, only to see them bite them in the behind. Instead of doing so, you can load up on running backs and wide receivers and select one of these five options who project as good values for their average draft position (ADP) via FantasyPros. 5. Nick Foles […]

The tight end position may not be the most important to a fantasy football team, but it can often mean a squad finishes with a losing or winning season. If you draft any of these tight ends, you may find yourself reaping the benefits. 10. Jimmy Graham – Green Bay Packers Jimmy Graham is far […]

Fantasy football season is upon us. Perhaps the most valuable position in all of fantasy is the running back — especially in PPR leagues. Every year, backs seem to overplay and underplay their ADP. Here are some that will overplay theirs. ADP values are from FantasyPros.com (standard). 5. Derrius Guice – Washington Redskins ADP: 82 (PPR: 79) […]

The Baltimore Ravens have been without their backup quarterback, Robert Griffin III, for most of training camp. The team signed Joe Callahan after working out Josh Johnson. But it looks like his services won’t be in need anymore since Griffin will be making his return soon. According to ESPN’s Jamison Hensley, head coach John Harbaugh […]

Jadeveon Clowney still hasn’t reported to Houston Texans training camp, nor has he signed his franchise tag. Therefore, trade rumors are beginning to run rampant. Houston Chronicle‘s John McClain — a Texans insider and Hall of Fame voter — gave an update to the situation. McClain said on Saturday, via Twitter, that he expects the Texans […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars is working out two-time Pro Bowl safety T.J. Ward today, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Ward, 32, spent 2018 out of football after one season in Tampa Bay following a release from the Denver Broncos. In 2017, the strong safety played in 12 games, starting five, and recorded 41 combined tackles and […]

Well, it looks like Dalvin Cook will do just fine as the Minnesota Vikings’ starting back in 2019. Early in the team’s Week 3 preseason bout against the Arizona Cardinals, Cook broke off a massive 85-yard touchdown scamper. DALVIN COOK IS BACK 😤😤 @dalvincook pic.twitter.com/GWNsCngjjg — The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) August 24, 2019 That was light […]

On Friday night, against the Cleveland Browns, Tampa Bay Buccaneers second-string quarterback Baine Gabbert sustained a left shoulder injury. He reportedly dislocated the shoulder. Buccaneers head coach said after the injury, via Eduardo Encino of the Tampa Bay Times: “First time it (became) subluxed,” Arians said. “So it was hurting pretty good. It’s like I told […]

The San Francisco 49ers have given Chris Foerster a second chance. After a two year hiatus from the league, following his resignation from the Miami Dolphins for a leaked video of him snorting a white substance — likely cocaine — the former offensive line coach has resurfaced in San Francisco as a consultant, according to […]

After the Detroit Lions watched 2017 first-round pick Jarrad Davis get carted off the field, they witnessed 2018 first-round pick Frank Ragnow do the same. According to Detroit News’ Justin Rogers, the center collided with a teammate before a Buffalo Bills defender rolled over his leg. Trainers were spotted looking at his knee. Behind Ragnow […]

Preseason cuts are nearly upon us. But the Houston Texans are getting a jumpstart to the annual frenzy of team cutting down from 90 men to 53. The team announced on Friday that they have waived rookie defensive end Johnny Dwight. Dwight played in the Texans’ first preseason game, a 28-26 loss to the Green […]

The future is bright for the Detroit Lions. The team’s newest weapon, tight end T.J. Hockenson, is already connecting with long-time quarterback Mathew Stafford. Early in the second quarter of the Lions’ third preseason bout, against the Buffalo Bills, Stafford found Hockenson in the middle of the field. The tight end then turned a first-down […]

The Buffalo Bills are tending to an injured Tre’Davious White, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The team is facing the Detroit Lions on Friday night for their third preseason game of 2019. White walked to the bench under his own power. The cornerback is entering his third year as a pro after two outstanding seasons […]

The Arizona Cardinals are attempting to rid themselves of the memory of a 3-13 season in 2018. One of the ways they are doing so is with the use of analytics. The team hired a three-person analytics group to assist their scouting and decision making. On the Cardinals’ official website, general manager Steve Keim and […]

As NFL teams play their “dress rehearsal” third preseason games, the rumor mill is flooding with players potential leaving their respective organizations. Chief among the players is Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, and Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams. Rumors of both being traded have dominated the rumor mill, but nothing has quite come […]

So, the Cleveland Browns may be onto something. The team paired together Pro Bowler Myles Garrett and Pro Bowler Olivier Vernon to form a scary pass-rush, and they are already reaping the benefits. In the Browns’ Friday night preseason bout against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the two reeled around their respective edges to beat both […]

Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny had a game to forget in the team’s Week 2 preseason loss against the Minnesota Vikings. The 2018 first-round selection earned six carries, which resulted in a stat line of negative two yards. He also reeled in two catches for ten yards. Despite the lackluster performance, head coach Pete […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz hasn’t and won’t play any preseason snaps, as the team is cautiously working him back from a back injury. But, despite the lack of playing time in 2019, he’s ready to go, in large part due to his preparation. Considering the Eagles have lost two quarterbacks in the preseason (Nate […]

San Francisco 49ers No. 2 overall pick Nick Bosa suffered a severe high-ankle sprain early into training camp. The injury subsequently placed him out for the rest of training camp and preseason, and it’s unknown if he’ll miss any regular-season time. General manager John Lynch doesn’t clarify that any further, as he believes Bosa has […]

Tennessee Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan appealed his four-game suspension for violation of the NFL’s performance-enhancing drug policy, but he didn’t win. The NFL made his suspension official; the Titans will be without their three-time Pro Bowl left tackle until their Week 5 game against the Buffalo Bills. Lewan will be eligible to practice with […]