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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are ready to dominate the NFC South once again during the 2025 NFL season. Tampa has controlled the NFC South for several seasons in a row, both under Tom Brady and now Baker Mayfield. Unfortunately, it did not lead them to much postseason success in 2024. The Buccaneers have done everything […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers finally did it. Pittsburgh signed QB Aaron Rodgers to a one-year contract on Thursday, ending months of speculation. The Steelers patiently waited for Rodgers and now get a new starting quarterback ahead of the 2025 season. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport shared some details on what he expects Aaron Rodgers’ contract with the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers finally solved their quarterback dilemma. Pittsburgh signed veteran QB Aaron Rodgers to a one-year contract on Thursday after months of waiting. Now the Steelers can finally start creating some chemistry between Rodgers and his skill-position players. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported on Friday that he “expects” Steelers WR DK Metcalf to be […]

The Detroit Lions are ready to go on a revenge tour during the 2025 NFL season. That may sound odd for a team that won 15 games in 2024, but the Lions know that they have unfinished business. Detroit had their best season in franchise history, securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC for […]

The Indiana Fever are blessed to have Caitlin Clark on the team. Indiana’s future is bright with Clark leading the Fever’s young core of players. But how good of a career will Clark end up having in the WNBA when it is all said and done? Legendary coach Dawn Staley made a bold prediction about […]

The Indiana Fever are ready to make some noise in the playoffs this season. Indiana is just 3-4 after losing Caitlin Clark for a few weeks with a quad injury. Fever fans have plenty of reasons for optimism about the future, regardless of the slow start to the 2025 WNBA season. ESPN’s Neil Paine released […]

The 2025 NFL season will be incredibly important for the Detroit Lions. Detroit had an incredible 2024 campaign, winning 15 games and securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC. A repeat performance will be much more difficult without Frank Ragnow. Lions head coach Dan Campbell paid tribute to former center Frank Ragnow during his […]

The 2025 season will be important for the Green Bay Packers. Green Bay had a solid 2024 campaign, but it did not lead to any postseason success. Now the Packers are hopeful that the addition of Matthew Golden to their receiving room can lead to success later this fall. Packers WR Romeo Doubs got brutally […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers might be talking about the Aaron Rodgers situation for the rest of the summer. Pittsburgh is desperate to add a quarterback, and Rodgers seems to be the only viable starter left. Apparently the team is more comfortable waiting on Rodgers than the media is. ESPN’s Brooke Pryor shed some light on why […]

The Chicago Bears are ready to take a huge leap forward during the 2025 NFL season. Chicago made several big improvements this offseason, including adding Ben Johnson at head coach. Now the Bears are ready to compete with an upgraded roster built around talented QB Caleb Williams. Bears head coach Ben Johnson responded to a […]

The 2025 NFL season will be very important for the Atlanta Falcons. Atlanta has struggled over the past few seasons despite having an offense that is loaded with playmakers. Now there are whispers that the Falcons could part ways with one of their offensive weapons ahead of the 2025 season. ESPN’s Adam Schefter appeared on […]

The San Francisco 49ers will have high expectations heading into the 2025 NFL season. The 2024 season was a complete disaster for the 49ers and surprising considering the team’s preseason expectations. San Francisco only managed to win six games during the regular season and finished the season at the bottom of the NFC West division […]

The possibility of the Dolphins trading cornerback Jalen Ramsey has been in the news for months. Miami announced back in April that they planned to explore trading the superstar cornerback. Now the larger NFL media has begun cooking up several potential landing spots where Ramsey could end up before the start of the 2025 NFL […]

The Los Angeles Rams will have high expectations for the 2025 NFL season. LA almost made it to the NFC Championship in 2024 and will look to get back to the playoffs in 2025. Their core players are getting older, so there is no time to waste in trying to get back to the Super […]

The Detroit Lions are ready to make another deep playoff run during the 2025 NFL season. Unfortunately, that should be more difficult after Frank Ragnow’s surprise retirement from the NFL. The Lions wasted little time in replacing Ragnow’s spot on the roster. The Lions have signed veteran offensive lineman Trystan Colon to a one-year deal, […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are in a tricky situation with edge rusher Trey Hendrickson. Cincinnati has yet to give Hendrickson the extension he has demanded all offseason. Now trade rumors continue to spread about Hendrickson as the offseason progresses into mandatory OTAs. ESPN’s Ben Baby explained what he believes would be an ideal trade package for […]

The Chicago Bears are one of the most improved teams in the NFL after the 2025 offseason. Chicago made huge strides forward, hiring Ben Johnson as head coach and significantly upgrading the team’s offensive line. One Bears player is having faith in the process after being surprised by the 2025 NFL Draft. Bears tight end […]

The Atlanta Falcons should feel a sense of urgency heading into the 2025 NFL season. Atlanta has a talented roster, but has not been able to get into the NFC playoffs over the past few seasons. The Falcons will need all hands on deck if they want to compete in the NFC South this season. […]

The Dallas Cowboys were one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL during the 2024 season. Dallas only won seven games in the regular season, in part because of injuries to Dak Prescott, Micah Parsons, and Trevon Diggs. Everyone is on the mend, but Diggs has yet to practice with his team this offseason. […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be ready to make some noise during the 2025 NFL season. Tampa Bay has dominated the NFC South for the past several seasons, first under Tom Brady and now under Baker Mayfield. The Buccaneers did not have any postseason success in 2024, so they’ll be plenty motivated to get back […]

The Buffalo Bills are ready to make some noise during the 2025 NFL season. Buffalo fell just short of the Super Bowl in 2024, but they will look to get back there this year. The Bills added several defensive players during the 2025 NFL Draft, which should help them match up against the league’s best […]

Former Mercury guard Celeste Taylor made a surprising announcement on Tuesday. Taylor will forgo the rest of the 2025 WNBA season, instead deciding to take an assistant coaching job at Grand Canyon University. Taylor was selected by the Indiana Fever in the second round of the 2024 WNBA Draft. The Fever cut Taylor during the […]

The Indiana Fever are facing some significant adversity during the early stages of the 2025 WNBA season. Indiana is still without superstar Caitlin Clark for at least another week while she recovers from a quad injury. Now the Fever will be down another guard ahead of their next game against the Mystics. The Fever released […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in an awkward position as a franchise. Pittsburgh is still one of the most consistent teams in the NFL, with a historic streak of consecutive winning seasons. However, the team has a big question at quarterback and an offense in need of playmakers. Pittsburgh is kicking the tires on one offensive […]

The New England Patriots are entering a new era under head coach Mike Vrabel. New England has experienced plenty of change this offseason, from the coaching staff to the a roster overhaul. The Patriots did a great job of honoring David Andrews after his recent retirement from the NFL. The Patriots released a nine-minute video […]

The New England Patriots sent one of their veteran players into retirement in style. New England held a retirement ceremony at Gillette Stadium on Monday in honor of veteran center David Andrews. During the ceremony, Andrews explained why he decided to retire from the NFL. “I didn’t want to go do it for another organization,” […]

The Detroit Lions will have revenge on the mind during the 2025 NFL season. Detroit had its best season ever in 2024, winning 15 games and securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC. But they crumbled in the playoffs, getting blown out by a plucky Commanders team. Now the Lions will do whatever it […]

The Cincinnati Bengals were one of the more disappointing teams in the NFL during the 2024 season. Cincinnati got off to a slow start and could not shape up in time to make the playoffs. One Bengals player is taking complete responsibility for the 2024 season, despite having some incredible statistics. Bengals QB Joe Burrow […]

The Washington Commanders were one of the best stories in the NFL during the 2024 season. The Commanders won 12 games and made it all the way to the NFC Championship in a surprise season for the ages. Washington was without WR Terry McLaurin during last week’s voluntary OTAs, which has led to speculation about […]

The Dallas Cowboys are entering a new era under head coach Brian Schottenheimer. Dallas was one of the more disappointing teams in the NFL in 2024 due in large part to injuries to key players like Dak Prescott and Micah Parsons. The Cowboys only won seven games as a result. Now the Cowboys are ready […]

The New England Patriots are in a pickle with WR Stefon Diggs. New England signed Diggs to a three-year contract worth $69 million back in March. Now the team is apparently considering parting ways with Diggs after his viral boat party video. Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk examined Stefon Diggs’ contract in a recent article. He […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have some unfinished business heading into the 2025 NFL season. Kansas City fell short of a three-peat in 2024, losing Super Bowl 59 in epic fashion against Philadelphia. The Chiefs know that they have limited time left with tight end Travis Kelce, so the team will be extra motivated to win […]

The Detroit Lions have unfinished business heading into the 2025 NFL season. Detroit had one of the best seasons in franchise history in 2024, winning 15 games and securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Sadly, they lost in their first playoff game against the Commanders. Now they have to find a way to […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have made some huge additions this offseason. Las Vegas added a new head coach, quarterback, and a talented rookie class in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Raiders are also grateful to have superstar edge rusher Maxx Crosby leading the way on defense. Crosby posted a motivational quote on social media on […]

The Chicago Sky are starting to gel together under new head coach Tyler Marsh. Chicago got their second win of the 2025 WNBA season on Saturday night, defeating Dallas 94-83 in a second half rout. The victory was extra special for one Sky player who played well in her hometown return. Sky guard Ariel Atkins […]

The Miami Dolphins will be under immense pressure to succeed during the 2025 NFL season. Miami had a disappointing 2024 campaign, only winning eight games and suffering a major injury to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. The Dolphins seem to understand that big changes could be coming to Miami if the team is not successful in 2025. […]

The 2025 NFL season will be hugely important for the Atlanta Falcons. Atlanta needs all hands on deck if they want to compete in the NFC West later this fall. Trade rumors are heating up once against surrounding one Falcons players, and it is not Kirk Cousins. Multiple teams have reached out to the Falcons […]

The Denver Broncos could be ready to take a huge leap forward during the 2025 NFL season. Denver has thrived during Sean Payton’s tenure as head coach, but they have not yet had any postseason success. Payton made a big promise about one offensive player who could have a big role this fall. Broncos head […]

The Minnesota Vikings were one of the best stories in the NFL during the 2024 season. Minnesota won 14 games with Sam Darnold after JJ McCarthy suffered a season-ending injury in the summer. Now Minnesota is taking measures to ensure that they keep their front office together for the foreseeable future. The Vikings and GM […]