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The Baltimore Ravens will be under a lot of pressure to succeed during the 2025 NFL season. Baltimore suffered another crushing loss in the playoffs in 2024 that left a bad taste in their mouths. Now the Ravens are doing whatever they can to finally get to the Super Bowl during the 2025 NFL season. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have gone “all in” to build a winner for the 2025 NFL season. Pittsburgh made a number of aggressive moves this offseason, including signing veteran Aaron Rodgers to a one-year contract. The Steelers also traded for CB Jalen Ramsey and TE Jonnu Smith from the Dolphins in exchange for Minkah Fitzpatrick. Now […]

The Houston Texans are ready to take a huge leap forward during the 2025 NFL season. Houston enters the third year of the DeMeco Ryans and C.J. Stroud era under a ton of pressure to get back to the playoffs. The Texans won a weak AFC South division in 2024 and got thumped by the […]

The Cleveland Browns are one of the most fascinating teams to watch during NFL training camp. Cleveland is in the middle of a four-headed quarterback battle that will decide the team’s Week 1 starter. One Browns signal caller is emerging as the favorite to win this training camp battle. Browns quarterback Joe Flacco is now […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are ready to defend as Super Bowl champions during the 2025 NFL season. Philadelphia has one of the best defenses in the NFL and a star-studded offense headlined by Saquon Barkley, so it is no surprise that they’re already favorites. But the Eagles did receive an injury scare at a recent training […]

The Dallas Cowboys just cannot stay out of the news lately. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has consistently been in the headlines lately related to a contract dispute between Dallas and Micah Parsons. Now Jones is in hot water with a sports management company over a previous contract negotiation. Roc Nation Sports fired back at Jones […]

The Dallas Cowboys are in a messy contract dispute with superstar Micah Parsons. Dallas has yet to offer a new contract to Parsons, which led him to request a trade from the Cowboys. The drama has sparked feverish debate in NFL circles, even dragging former NFL players and fans into the mix. Former Texans legend […]

The Kansas City Chiefs will have revenge on the mind during the 2025 NFL season. Kansas City’s chance at a three-peat was demolished by Philadelphia in Super Bowl 59. The Chiefs will now do whatever it takes to get back to the big game during the 2025 season. It would help to have one of […]

The Miami Dolphins took a huge step back during the 2024 NFL season. Miami’s regular season got off to a rough start, losing QB Tua Tagovailoa to a scary concussion during the second week of the year. Tua eventually returned for the Dolphins, but the damage was already done. Miami only won eight games and […]

The Washington Commanders are in a difficult situation with their top wide receiver. Terry McLaurin has been in a contract dispute with Washington for the entire 2025 NFL offseason. McLaurin is unhappy with his current contract, which will only pay him $19 million in 2025. The star receiver is so unhappy that he requested a […]

The Indiana Fever are learning to play well without Caitlin Clark. Indiana is on a three-game winning streak without their best player, who is out with a groin injury. The Fever have continued stacking wins thanks to players like Sophie Cunningham stepping up in a big way. Fever guard Sophie Cunningham kept the pressure on […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be under a lot of pressure during the 2025 NFL season. Pittsburgh had an exciting offseason, headlined by adding Aaron Rodgers at quarterback. Now the Steelers are hopeful that Rodgers has one good season left in him during the where he’ll turn 42 years old. Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf believes […]

The Indiana Fever are handling adversity well during the 2025 WNBA season. Indiana has been thrown a few curveballs already this season, including a breakup with DeWanna Bonner and multiple injuries to superstar Caitlin Clark. The Fever are hopeful that Clark can return soon, but it is unclear when that will be. Fever guard Sophie […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will enter the 2025 season looking to dominate the NFC South once more. But the Buccaneers will not be content to simply win the division in 2025, especially after their embarrassing playoff loss last year. Thankfully the Buccaneers averted disaster at Thursday’s training camp practice. Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield won’t practice […]

The Indianapolis Colts need to show signs of progress during the 2025 NFL season. This will be the third year of Shane Steichen’s regime in Indy, which is usually when NFL ownership wants to see results. Unfortunately, the injury bug is already starting to bite at Colts training camp. Colts head coach Shane Steichen said […]

The Chicago Bears are entering a new era under head coach Ben Johnson. It has been a while since the Bears were a dangerous football team, but now they seem to have all the pieces they’ll need to compete. Johnson has built an incredible coaching staff, and Chicago’s roster has not look this good in […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have gone all in ahead of an important 2025 NFL season. Pittsburgh made a number of aggressive moves this offseason to help the team remain competitive this fall. One of those moves was signing veteran Aaron Rodgers as the team’s new starter. Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers joked about making side bets about […]

The Cleveland Browns are in the middle of a heated quarterback battle during training camp. Shedeur Sanders is duking it out with Dillon Gabriel, Joe Flacco, and the injured Kenny Pickett. One ESPN analyst still maintains that Sanders should have been drafted higher. Stephen A. Smith made a bold declaration that Shedeur was punished because […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be perhaps the NFL team under the most pressure in 2025. Pittsburgh made a number of aggressive moves this offseason, including signing Aaron Rodgers, to help them compete this fall. Now the Steelers themselves are talking about the importance of the upcoming season. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin acknowledged the narrative […]

The Cleveland Browns are facing a four-headed quarterback battle during training camp. Browns QB Kenny Pickett suffered a hamstring injury recently, which makes the situation all the more complicated. Unfortunately, Cleveland’s coaching staff is holding their cards close to the vest. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski gave a cryptic answer when asked about Shedeur Sander’s […]

The Indianapolis Colts have been good, not great, during Shane Steichen’s tenure as head coach. Indianapolis won nine games in 2023 and eight games in 2024, playing just on the outside of playoff contention. The Colts will need QB Anthony Richardson at the top of his game if they want to change things in 2025. […]

The Miami Dolphins will be under incredible pressure to succeed during the 2025 NFL season. Miami struggled in 2024, only winning eight games after QB Tua Tagovailoa suffered a scary concussion that set the tone for the year. Unfortunately, the Dolphins don’t appear to have any better luck in the early stages of the 2025 […]

The Detroit Lions will be under a ton of pressure during the 2025 NFL season. That may sound odd for a team coming off its best regular season in franchise history. But the stakes have never been higher for the Lions. And it is the first time during the Dan Campbell-Brad Holmes era that the […]

The Seattle Storm are well positioned to make a push for the playoffs in 2025. Seattle is only six games back in the Western Conference after defeating Connecticut 101-85 on Monday night. One Storm player set multiple records during the blowout victory. Storm guard Skylar Diggins had an incredible performance against the Sun on Monday. […]

The New York Jets are entering a new era under head coach Aaron Glenn. The former Jets legend wasted no time in putting his stamp on the roster this offseason. Now Glenn is busy winning over his locker room during training camp practices. Jets receiver Garrett Wilson was completely honest when talking about his new […]

The Dallas Cowboys are in a difficult situation with superstar Micah Parsons. Dallas is in a contract dispute with Parsons that shows no sign of ending anytime soon. New reporting does not make the situation look any rosier. ESPN’s Adam Schefter shared on update on Micah Parsons’ contract talks with the Cowboys on Tuesday. “I […]

The Detroit Lions face a tough act to follow after an incredible 2024 season. Detroit won 15 games and secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs last year, both franchise firsts. Now the Lions have to do their best at a rebound season with brand new coordinators and a reshuffled offensive line. Lions […]

The New York Giants know that they need to start winning games during the 2025 NFL season. Giants owner John Mara nearly fired Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen after the 2024 season. If the Giants do not put together a winning season this fall, big changes could be coming to New York. Thankfully, the Giants […]

The NFL is reeling after a shooting on Monday night in midtown Manhattan aimed at NFL headquarters. New York City Mayor Eric Adams said on Tuesday that the gunman, who killed four people and critically wounded a fifth, was attempting to target NFL headquarters but took the wrong elevator by mistake. The shooter had a […]

One NFL employee was seriously injured during a shooting that occurred on Monday night in midtown Manhattan. The shooting, which ended with four people dead and one critically wounded, took place in a building that houses the NFL’s offices. The building is also home to some of the country’s top financial firms. NFL Commissioner Roger […]

The Cleveland Browns are entering a rebuilding year in 2025. Cleveland is in the midst of a fierce quarterback battle while Deshaun Watson rehabs his Achilles injury. That quarterback battle will be the most important part of Browns training camp over the next month. ESPN released an article on Monday predicting which quarterbacks will win […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are still flying high after their Super Bowl victory. Philadelphia will do everything in their power to return to the Super Bowl during the 2025 NFL season. It helps to have some of the NFL’s best players on the roster. Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is officially a member of the Madden […]

The Buffalo Bills will be under immense pressure to make the Super Bowl in 2025. Buffalo got incredibly close in 2024, losing 32-29 against Kansas City in the AFC Championship. From the sounds of it, the Bills are locked in at the start of training camp. Bills quarterback Josh Allen explained his Super Bowl or […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are ready to get back to the playoffs during the 2025 NFL season. Tampa got smoked by Washington in the playoffs in 2024 and will be looking get some revenge in 2025. Unfortunately, they will have to do so without one of their rookie linebackers. Buccaneers rookie linebacker David Walker suffered […]

The San Francisco 49ers were one of the more disappointing teams in the NFL in 2024. San Francisco only won six games and finished at the bottom of the NFC West. Now the 49ers are looking to make up for lost time by having a strong performance in 2025. It should help to have one […]

The Arizona Cardinals are feeling the pressure to take a big leap forward after their impressive 2024 campaign. Arizona did not make the playoffs, but was in the NFC West division hunt until the end of the season. Now the Cardinals are even friskier after spending big money during the offseason. Unfortunately, they just lost […]

The Washington Commanders have found their franchise quarterback in Jayden Daniels. Washington was the talk of the NFL in 2024 and Daniels was a big part of that. Now the second-year quarterback is doing whatever he can to improve his game. Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels gave a humble answer when asked how he keeps perspective […]

The Atlanta Falcons will be under immense pressure to succeed during the 2025 NFL season. Atlanta is entering the Michael Penix Jr. era and boasts one of the most talented offenses in the NFL. They will need all hands on deck if they want to win the NFC South later this fall. Falcons GM Terry […]

The Dallas Cowboys will be under incredible pressure to win games in Brian Schottenheimer’s first season as head coach. The Cowboys reloaded their offense with plenty of talented players this offseason, which should give fans some hope. Dallas locked up one of its young star players on Sunday, but it wasn’t Micah Parsons. The Cowboys […]