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The Arizona Cardinals will be without their starting cornerback tandem for the start of the regular season. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, starting cornerback Robert Alford is out two months with a leg injury. He did not play in Thursday night’s 33-26 preseason loss to the Oakland Raiders. With Arizona already without CB Patrick Peterson […]

Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Andy Isabella is fast. But is he NFL fast? He had a chance to show as much on Thursday against the Oakland Raiders. .@AndyIsabella5 WELCOME TO THE NFL! 🔥 📺#OAKvsAZ on ESPN Watch on mobile: https://t.co/uqYku3tPgc pic.twitter.com/rFROZt6Lay — NFL (@NFL) August 16, 2019 Yep. The ball tracking and physical finish […]

It’s a Trent Sherfield world, and we are all just living in it, including quarterback Brett Hundley. For the second week in a row, the Arizona Cardinals’ wide receiver has made a big play in a preseason game. This week, his victim was the Oakland Raiders, specifically cornerback Nick Nelson and safety Erik Harris. Sherfield […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan probably didn’t expect to get hit much in his limited playing time during his 2019 preseason debut versus the New York Jets. Unfortunately for a team that tried hard to address its problems up front over the offseason, though, that’s precisely what happened. “Matt Ryan: 14 dropbacks. Jets have 8 […]

The New York Jets suffered a blow to their linebacker corps in their Thursday night preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons. Veteran linebacker Avery Williamson left the game early due to a knee injury, the Jets reported. Luckily, he did walk off the field. Following an offseason trade of Darron Lee, Williamson is listed as […]

Preseason NFL football is all about the underdogs or unknowns making names for themselves in the attempt to make a 53-man roster. Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Greg Ward is one of those helping his stock to make the team. In Thursday’s preseason matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars, he turned an underthrow into a 38-yard touchdown. […]

The Washington Redskins suffered another injury to their linebacking corps on Thursday. Third-year linebacker Josh Harvey-Clemons left the Week 2 preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals early, as NBCSportsWashington.com’s JP Finlay reports he was evaluated for a concussion and suffered a knee injury. The Redskins subsequently announced that he is questionable to return. Josh Harvey-Clemons […]

With 1:25 left in the first quarter, third and ten, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson drops back. He scans the field, sees nothing, runs, jukes out a defender, hurdles over another, goes across pylon, scores! Ravens touchdown! Well, not really; the officials called back the play for an illegal crack block by receiver Willie Snead. […]

ESPN has hired yet another former Raiders coach as an on-air analyst. ESPN announced the hiring of the former Oakland Raider and Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio on Thursday. He’ll make appearances on NFL Live, SportsCenter, and ESPN Radio. His first appearance is on Friday, August 16, on NFL Live. This excites me […]

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen didn’t practice in Thursday’s training camp for a previously undisclosed injury. The Athletic’s Daniel Popper noted that Allen “banged up his knee in the last joint practice, with the Rams two weeks ago.” ESPN’s Adam Schefter shed light on the situation, as he reports that Allen suffered an […]

New York Jets fans will have to wait a wee bit longer to see their new running back in live-game action. The Jets announced that Le’Veon Bell would not play in their Week 2 preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday. Head coach Adam Gase has been mute on if Bell will play at […]

The Oakland Raiders should get back the superstar wide receiver Antonio Brown soon. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that he is likely to start practicing next week. “One note on Raiders WR Antonio Brown: Sounds like he’s very close to practicing and should do so next week. I imagine you’ll see a thing or two […]

Following a diagnosis of left knee tendinitis, Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley is taking his rehabilitation slowly — as he should be. But, he can still run fast. Thanks to GPS sensors players wear on the field, the Rams are able to track their players’ performance in a closer way. What they saw […]

Last week, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that fans should expect a running back by committee rushing attack in 2019. One may expect Carlos Hyde to be a part of that committee. But, after a rushing the balls twice for two yards and a score in the Chiefs’ 2019 preseason debut, that […]

The Tennessee Titans are getting a boost to their offense. 35-year-old tight end Delanie Walker — who broke his ankle in 2018 debut — expects to play on Saturday, against the New England Patriots, per Jim Wyatt of the Titans official website. “I’m thankful to be on this team and have the coach [Mike Vrabel] […]

Rumors are running rampant of edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney potentially being traded out of the Houston Texans. But, head coach Bill O’Brien isn’t aware of it. When asked on if he was aware of the trade rumors, O’Brien gave a simple answer; as previously reported on Texans Wire. “No, not at all.” Does he want […]

Carolina Panthers defensive end Bryan Cox Jr. was cited for speeding, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia on Wednesday, according to WSCO’s Blaine Tollison. Said Tollison: “Troopers say they stopped Panthers DE Bryan Cox Jr. driving 90mph in a 65mph zone today on I-85 near Kings Mountain. They say they cited him for […]

For many fans, one of the best parts about going to NFL games is getting loud and drinking beer. But, it comes with a price, particularly in Green Bay. Packers fans have to resort to draining their wallet on beers at Lambeau Field, specifically, $8.25 for a 16-ounce domestic beer. That’s expensive anywhere you go, […]

The wait to see Washington Redskins running back Derrius Guice will continue. As reported by ESPN’s John Keim, Washington head coach Jay Gruden will sit Guice on Thursday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Keim says he is “still not cleared for contact. [But] has been making some good cuts in practice lately; building confidence in that […]

Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. once again didn’t practice with the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday. According to ESPN’s Dan Graziano, Beckham is dealing with a hip pointer injury. “Browns WR Odell Beckham Jr. sat out the team portion of practice Wednesday with what I am told is a hip pointer. Team is not concerned about […]

Preseason football is lightwork for established NFL quarterbacks. Rarely do they play more than a quarter — or even a drive — or run their more complicated offenses. But, it’s still an NFL game, and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is excited to play it; particularly because he’s in a new offense and his […]

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers means a lot to the Green Bay Packers. After all, since stepping in for Brett Favre, all he’s done is win 100 games to 57 losses and a tie, two MVP trophies, and a Super Bowl. But, are the Packers nothing without him? ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith seems to think so. Green […]

The Los Angeles Rams’ 53-man roster will be tough to crack for many, especially offensive players. But perhaps not for Mike Thomas, who’s spent three seasons with the team with little production to show for it. Despite playing one game in 2018, he’s separated himself from others in the battle to be a depth option […]

If one were to look up Houston Texans linebacker Jadeveon Clowney on Twitter, they’d probably presume he’s a member of the Baltimore Ravens, Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, and Washington Redskins, or any team needing help on the defensive line. As Clowney trade rumors run rampant due to him staying out of training camp after a […]

The Blake Bortles of the Jacksonville Jaguars is no more. So is the starting version of himself — as the Jaguars released him in the offseason — with him backing up Pro Bowler Jared Goff on the Los Angeles Rams. But, he’s okay with that, as, in the city of Angeles, Bortles has found a […]

Whether the Houston Texans trade edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney or not, he’s going to get paid in 2020. Yahoo! Sports’ Charles Robinson believes he’ll get a five-year $110 million contract; which is $5.5 million more than the Kansas City Chiefs gave Frank Clark and $5 more than Demarcus Lawrence got from the Dallas Cowboys. Of […]

A former Minnesota Viking and eight-time Pro Bowl receiver, Cris Carter probably didn’t like the Green Bay Packers much in his playing days. However, now that he’s an analyst for Fox, he’s high on the team. In fact, he said they could win the Super Bowl in 2019. “This is the best Green Bay team […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo didn’t have the training camp session he envisioned on Wednesday. It was simply a bad day for the starter, as per NBCSportsBayArea.com’s Matt Maiocco, he threw five straight interceptions on the same amount of attempts. The picks came from safety Jacquiski Tartt — off a Kwon Alexander tip –, […]

The Washington Redskins listed Colt McCoy as their starting quarterback in their preseason depth chart, but his job is far from safe. As Case Keenum and Dwayne Haskins practice, McCoy isn’t and didn’t play in their Week 1 preseason game versus the Cleveland Browns. Now, he won’t be playing in Week 2 against the Cincinnati […]

To celebrate his 44th birthday on Wednesday, Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel enjoyed joint training camp with the New England Patriots. Vrabel played eight seasons with the Patriots between 2001 and 2008. During that span, he won three Super Bowls and went to the Pro Bowl in 2007 after recording 12.5 sacks. It’s fair […]

The Minnesota Vikings have made wide receiver Laquon Treadwell available, per Sports Illustrated‘s Albert Breer. Breer notes: “I’m told that, with the emergence of Chad Beebe, former first-round receiver Laquon Treadwell is available again. And while no one’s moving anything significant for him, maybe there’s a team out there that’s willing to give up the […]

The New York Giants have claimed punter Johnny Townsend off waivers, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. The Oakland Raiders released Townsend on Tuesday, giving the reins of the position to rookie A.J. Cole. The Raiders selected Townsend, hailing from Florida, with a fifth-round pick in 2018. In 2018, Townsend punted 70 balls for 3,024 yards […]

The Dallas Cowboys, in a near parallel to the 1990s, have their triplets; a Pro-Bowl quarterback, running back, and wide receiver. But, unless they can extend all of them to lucrative deals that situation will unlikely last. One of those triplets in line to get one of those deals is quarterback Dak Prescott. The team […]

Case Keenum’s chance to win the starting quarterback for the Washington Redskins job is within reaching distance. With incumbent starter Colt McCoy missing time due to soreness, following a leg break in 2018, and first-round pick Dwayne Haskins potentially not being ready for live NFL action, Keenum has been practicing with the first team in […]

The Los Angeles Rams will get to sip piña coladas on the beaches of Honolulu, Hawaii before facing the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, August 17th in a Week 2 preseason bout at Aloha Stadium. However, their star running back Todd Gurley probably won’t accompany them on the sandy business trip. Rams head coach Todd McVay […]

The San Francisco 49ers finished their Week 1 preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys winning 17-9. For NFL preseason Week 2, they will fly to Denver for a Monday night brawl against the Broncos. As the date of playing nears, there are a few areas of focus to keep tabs on. 3. Players stepping up […]

Amid injury reports — that turned from a calf strain into a high ankle injury — the Indianapolis Colts will bench star quarterback Andrew Luck for the preseason, as ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. The Colts will play Jacoby Brissett, Phillip Walker, and Chad Kelly in the exhibition games as Luck heals. Colts now say QB […]

An undrafted North Dakota State product standing in at 5-10 with a 4.57-second 40-time in the books, wide receiver Darrius Shepherd is far from a sure thing to make the Green Bay Packers, considering him as a prospect. But, if he can play, he can play. Which, hint: he’s doing in training camp. Packers general […]

New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman’s offseason has brought critics far wide. From his bold (perhaps an understatement) moves that include trading fan-favorite Odell Beckham Jr., drafting Daniel Jones at No. 6 overall — to the dismay of his fanbase –, and not resigning former All-Pro Landon Collins to his adamant defense of his […]