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The Green Bay Packers know who their starting quarterback is (hint: it’s some guy named Aaron Rodgers). But, they don’t quite know who will be their backup. Two are in the running to earn the job, Deshone Kizer and Tim Boyle. First-year head coach Matt LaFleur is still undecided who, between the two, will earn […]

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver D.K. Metcalf is out of action with a knee injury, that he received surgery on last week. Head coach Pete Carroll calls the procedure “a minimal surgery,” as he said, according to Seahawks.com’s John Boyle, “It was a minimal surgery, minimal findings, so we have high expectations. We’ll go week to […]

In Thursday’s preseason game against the Carolina Panthers, rookie Jarrett Stidham leap-frogged incumbent backup Brian Hoyer to take the snaps behind Tom Brady for the New England Patriots. After the game, head coach Bill Belichick noted that he put the former Auburn War Eagle out because he already knows what he’s getting with Hoyer. He […]

Daniel Jones wasn’t supposed to be as good as he is, according to just about everyone who witnessed the former Blue Devil get picked at No. 6 by the New York Giants. Yet, he is. Through three preseason games, the star of the exhibition round of games is clear: Jones. Through three games, he has […]

The Baltimore Ravens come into 2019 as one of the NFL’s most polarizing teams. While their offseason resulted in several players leaving the team, they added a bevy of intriguing names. Therefore, they enter the season as a team to watch; with some bold (or not so bold, if you’re a homer) predictions to follow. […]

As Fantasy Football drafts near, many are looking for wide receivers to see an uptick in production in 2019. Since the NFL landscape has changed mightily since the end of 2018, especially at receiver, there are a few that will ascend the ranks at the position in terms of target share. Here are five of […]

Ah, the rookies. Far too often one boots up a fantasy football draft and overdrafts a beloved rookie of theirs that will end up winning their league (or not). While I can’t stop you from doing that, I can show you five rookie sleepers that may win you your league. 5. Preston Williams – WR, […]

The Washington Redskins’ tight end room is suddenly shallow. After Jordan Reed’s probable concussion, backup Matt Flanagan hurt his hand and was listed as questionable to return against the Atlanta Falcons during Thursday night’s third preseason game. Injury update: Matt Flanagan has a hand injury and is questionable to return. — Washington Commanders (@Commanders) August […]

Green Bay Packers rookie pass rusher Rashan Gary left the team’s third preseason game of 2019 — against the Oakland Raiders in Canada — with an unspecified injury, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport. He left the game with a tackle to his name. Gary went down twice in the preseason bout. Once when he […]

Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed left Thursday night’s preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons early with a probable concussion. He is being evaluated for a concussion. The head injury came on a bit helmet-to-helmet hit delivered by Falcons safety Keanu Neal. If Reed is diagnosed with a concussion, it would be his third of […]

Boom. That’s what those in Foxborough heard on Thursday night when Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid hit New England Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson, albeit late. It was a big — and not legal — hit on Watson; luckily, the tight end was able to get up under his own power after the play. Watson […]

The Dallas Cowboys would rather have Ezekiel Elliot in Oxnard, Ca. instead of Cabo, Mexico. But, if the superstar running back is going to leave the states — amid contract disputes — he might as well train with a Hall of Famer; the Cowboys can’t be mad at that. Hall of Fame running back Marshall […]

Nick Foles got his first live-action as a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night. He also threw his first touchdown wearing black and teal, as he found wide receiver Dede Westbrook in the corner of the end zone off of a play-action pass against the Miami Dolphins. Foles ➡️ Westbrook ➡️ 6️⃣#JAXvsMIA (via […]

The New York Jets are signing wide receiver Quincy Adeboyejo, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. In a corresponding move, the team has waived wide receiver, J.J. Jones. Formerly of the Baltimore Ravens, Adeboyejo has played one game as a pro, in 2017. Before then, he played with the Ole Miss Rebels. In four seasons of […]

On Tuesday, U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team star Carli Lloyd went viral for kicking a 55-yard field goal through a skinny goal post after the Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Ravens joint training camp. For all you NFL teams looking for a kicker😉(via @CarliLloyd) pic.twitter.com/AJOgDeKwBT — FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) August 21, 2019 Naturally, many figured […]

Tom Brady has always had a good relationship with his receivers, even if they aren’t on the roster. So, when Chris Hogan leaves the New England Patriots for the Carolina Panthers, Brady still has love to give for one of his former targets. Brady ➡️ Hogan: Reunited! (via @Patriots) pic.twitter.com/MjHlhGzSkm — FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton left Thursday’s preseason game against the New England Patriots early due to a foot injury, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports. He will not return for the game, and it’s unknown how severe the injury is or where it precisely is on his foot. Before leaving the game, Newton hit 4-for-6 […]

Anything to be the starter, right? On Thursday, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning decided to test his chops as a blocker. As he handed the ball off to running back Wayne Gallman, Manning saw a lane to block for his back and took it. As Gallman cut back, he followed Manning who blocked Cincinnati […]

The Cleveland Browns — despite trading away their first-round pick — have themselves a promising draft class. Greedy Williams, Sione Takitaki, and Sheldrick Redwine became the team’s first three picks, but it’s the fourth who has made waves in training camp. Linebacker — and a fifth-round pick — Mack Wilson won the Browns’ Maurice Bassett […]

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James underwent surgery on his right foot to repair a stress fracture of the fifth metatarsal, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports. World-renowned foot surgeon Dr. Robert Anderson performed the surgery in Green Bay. James injured his foot during August 15th’s practice. It was later reported that James had a screw in […]

If it doesn’t work once, try again. The Arizona Cardinals, after failing to do so previously, signed veteran wide receiver Michael Crabtree on Wednesday. The addition is in the wake of a Kevin White release and Hakeem Butler injury. But, he’s far more than an insurance policy for other receivers in the desert. Once a […]

Morten Andersen, one of two pure kickers to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame joined us for a phone interview. Considered to be one of the greatest to ever play, as a seven-time Pro Bowler and five-time All-Pro, Morten talked about how to beat his nerves leading to a big kick, what it’s like […]

Taysom Hill was not on many people’s radars before signing with the New Orleans Saints in 2017. A former BYU dual-threat star, Hill once decided the NFL can wait after five years in college—opting to spend two years on an LDS mission trip to Australia until giving pro football a shot. When he finally stepped […]

The New York Giants will fly to Cincinnati this week to face the Bengals in their third preseason game of 2019. Through two weeks, the team is 2-0 — fielding a roster that’s made light work out of both the New York Jets and Chicago Bears. But, those preseason games don’t matter compared to Thursday’s […]

While the Houston Texans are devoid of Jadeveon Clowney in training camp, a rookie is getting his shot to play in training camp. Charles Omenihu — the Big 12’s Defensive Player of the Year in 2018 — is impressing, according to defensive tackle D.J. Reader. “I think he’s been doing good. Chuck’s [Charles] came in, […]

Does anybody need a new kicker? Because it looks like Team USA soccer phenom Carli Lloyd is pretty good at putting football through yellow uprights. Lloyd, a die-hard Eagles fan, joined Philadelphia’s joint training camp with the Baltimore Ravens to test her chops as a kicker. It turns out, the world champion soccer player can […]

In the wake of Avery Williamson’s season-ending ACL tear, the New York Jets are signing veteran inside linebacker Stephone Anthony, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Anthony previously played under Jets head coach Adam Gase for the Miami Dolphins. The Atlanta Falcons released Anthony on August 18th, in favor of signing cornerback Jalen Myrick. A Clemson […]

The New England Patriots will have their “dress rehearsal” preseason game against the Carolina Panthers on Thursday. Yes, that means it is Week 3 of the preseason. Though starters will see an uptick in snaps, not many are looking at Tom Brady to prove something in the preseason. Yet, there are a few key players […]

The Philadelphia Eagles’ offense is explosive. The stable of weapons includes Carson Wentz, Alshon Jeffery, DeSean Jackson, Nelson Agholor, Jordan Howard, a bevy of promising rookies, and one of the NFL’s best offensive lines. Yet, head coach Doug Pederson wants them starting a bit faster. The Eagles struggled to find points in the first quarter […]

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has a certain right to talk about his players; whether that be right or wrong. At least, according to him. And, as one of the sports industries most successful and public owners, he does just that. After rookie running back Tony Pollard impressed in the team’s second preseason game on […]

It didn’t take wide receiver Dontrelle Inman to find a home after his release from the New England Patriots. The receiver is returning to the Chargers for his second stint in Los Angeles, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport. Per Rapaport, the New York Jets also made an offer, but quarterback Philip Rivers played a […]

Quarterback Carson Wentz hasn’t yet played a preseason snap for the Philadelphia Eagles, and may not for the rest of 2019. But, he knows he’ll be ready to play regular-season ball when Week 1 rolls around. Wentz has repeated throughout the offseason that he’ll be ready for the Eagles’ opener against the Washington Redskins on […]

The Dallas Cowboys are likely to be devoid of wide receiver Amari Cooper for the rest of preseason football. Cooper suffered a heel injury early on into training camp and hasn’t practiced since August 6th. According to ESPN’s Todd Archer, the Cowboys will not put his regular-season debut at risk by putting him out for […]

The quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs and a decorated member of the Pittsburgh Steelers had some fun. Remember those old Troy Polamalu Head and Shoulders commercials? You know, the ones where Polamalu would show off his locks? Then a teammate was asking if he’d been using his shampoo to gain thicker hair, then declines […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have a litter of options to solidify themselves as the No. 1 receiver in a Nick Foles-led offense. Whether it be Marqise Lee, Chris Conley, DeDe Westbrook, Terrelle Pryor, or Keelan Cole, somebody maybe that answer. ESPN’s Mike DiRocco offers a different option: second-year LSU product D.J. Chark. DiRocco names Chark as […]

Helmetgate continues. After the NFL declined Antonio Brown’s 2014 Schutt AiR Advantage helmet made in 2014, the Oakland Raiders wide receiver is filing another grievance against the league, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Raiders’ WR Antonio Brown filed a new grievance against the NFL in an attempt to be able to wear the helmet he […]

After tearing his ACL in 2018, Jimmy Garoppolo made his long-awaited 2019 preseason debut for the San Francisco 49ers on Monday against the Denver Broncos. It turns out, he has some rust to shake off. On his second attempt of the game, Garoppolo threw an interception off of his back foot on third down. Jimmy […]

Two weeks after the Arizona Cardinals brought in but didn’t sign Michael Crabtree, the team did the same with veteran defensive tackle Clinton McDonald. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the team brought in McDonald, but “could not agree to terms” with the Cardinals. Schefter notes that the 32-year-old wants to play in 2019. A seventh-round […]

The Miami Dolphins don’t boast star names at defensive tackle. Yet, the unit is deep with young talent, including starter Davon Godchaux, who reaffirmed that claim in a recent interview with The Athletic’s Chris Perkins. Godchaux said: “We’re deep [at defensive tackle]. I feel confident we’ve got a pretty good group and I’m excited about […]