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The future is looking bright for the Chicago Bears. Chicago may have finished the 2024 season in the gutter at 5-12, but there are plenty of reasons for optimism about the future. The Bears saw some great signs of development from rookie QB Caleb Williams and have a young cast of playmakers to build around. […]

The Detroit Lions had an impressive 2024 season. Detroit logged multiple franchise firsts, winning 15 games in the regular season and securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. Unfortunately, it all came to an end in the Divisional Round against the Commanders. Now the Lions must upgrade the roster and try again in […]

The Cleveland Browns are in an awkward position as a franchise. Cleveland is searching for a new quarterback to replace their controversial starter and his massive guaranteed contract. The Browns are also feuding with superstar pass rusher Myles Garrett. Their relationship appears to be breaking down. Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett recently requested a meeting […]

The Chicago Bears are set to take a huge leap forward during the 2025 NFL season. Chicago has already made great strides this offseason, starting with hiring Ben Johnson as head coach. Now the Bears have plenty of cap space to spend in free agency and multiple premium pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Chicago […]

The Minnesota Vikings have some big decision to make this offseason. Minnesota needs to decide between quarterbacks Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy ahead of NFL free agency next week. The Vikings just extended one of their defensive players before free agent frenzy begins on Monday. The Vikings have agreed to terms on a two-year, $12.615 […]

The Seattle Seahawks are in a season of change. Seattle is entering its second full offseason under head coach Mike Macdonald and he is finally putting his stamp on the team. Seattle is expected to make some important additions during NFL free agency. The Seahawks may delay an extension for one player they traded for […]

The Arizona Cardinals could take a huge leap forward during the 2025 NFL season. Arizona finished the 2024 season 8-9 and was in the NFC West division hunt until the end of the season. Now they can propel themselves forward with a strong offseason. ESPN released a massive article on Thursday ahead of next week’s […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have some important decisions to make this offseason. It all starts with the decision between Justin Fields and Russell Wilson as NFL free agency approaches. The Steelers made a sneaky move on Thursday that gives them more wiggle room to spend in free agency. The Steelers and linebacker Cole Holcomb have agreed […]

The Seattle Seahawks could look very different at the beginning of the 2025 NFL season. Seattle is entering the second offseason under head coach Mike Macdonald and is ready to make some moves. Seahawks WR DK Metcalf started the offseason with a bang, requesting a trade on Wednesday. If Seattle does trade Metcalf, they do […]

The Los Angeles Chargers could change a lot during the 2025 NFL offseason. This will be the team’s second offseason under head coach Jim Harbaugh. Unlike the first offseason, the Chargers actually have plenty of cap space to upgrade the roster in free agency. One recent roster move marks the end of an era for […]

The Detroit Lions had a truly impressive 2024 season. Detroit won 15 games and secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs, both of which were firsts in franchise history. Unfortunately, the Lions suffered a ton of defensive injuries throughout the season, and it cost them in the playoffs. Detroit lost in the Divisional […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are entering a new era under head coach Pete Carroll. Las Vegas is ready to make some big moves this offseason as they have plenty of cap space and draft picks to use. The Raiders got an early start to free agency on Wednesday, swiping up a veteran guard. The Raiders […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are set to make a ton of changes this offseason. Jacksonville is ready to make aggressive moves to get better in the first offseason under head coach Liam Coen. The team made one move on Wednesday that should give them more flexibility during NFL free agency. The Jaguars plan to release veteran […]

The Tennessee Titans will be one of the most important teams in the NFL throughout the offseason. Tennessee holds the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, allowing them to take the top quarterback in the draft. They may also choose to trade the pick or select a blue-chip player at the top of […]

The Las Vegas Raiders were one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL during the 2024 season. Raiders fans are hopeful that new head coach Pete Carroll and GM John Spytek can turn this around in Las Vegas. That will start at the quarterback position, where the Raiders are already making moves ahead of […]

The Cleveland Browns have a lot of work to do this offseason. Cleveland is expected to add a young quarterback and an established veteran during the 2025 NFL offseason. It seems that one rookie quarterback may not be on their radar. The Browns are inviting multiple top draft prospects to the team’s facility on Wednesday, […]

The Chicago Bears should be a lot better during the 2025 NFL offseason. Chicago enters NFL free agency next week with roughly $67 million in cap space available to spend. They also have several premium picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, including the 10th-overall pick. And Chicago is not wasting any time building a strong […]

The Buffalo Bills are ready to attack the 2025 NFL offseason. NFL free agency kicks off next week, following by weeks of pre-draft preparation ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. Now is the perfect time to enjoy the offseason before the hard work begins next week. Bills head coach Sean McDermott got to live out […]

The Seattle Seahawks are a team in the midst of transition. Seattle is entering its second offseason under head coach Mike Macdonald and they have plenty of work still to do. The Seahawks finished the 2024 season with a record of 10-7. Unfortunately, that was not good enough to make the playoffs in a competitive […]

The New York Jets are set to make a ton of changes during the 2025 NFL offseason. New York released WR Davante Adams on Tuesday just under a week before NFL free agency. Now it seems one NFL insider has an idea of where Adams will land next. Davante Adams is expected to forge his […]

The New York Giants desperately need to add a quarterback during the 2025 NFL offseason. The Giants barely missed out on trading for Matthew Stafford after he agreed to a restructured contract with the Rams last week. Now the Giants are rumored to be planning another aggressive move. ESPN’s Jordan Raanan believes the Giants will […]

The Dallas Cowboys are ready to get aggressive during the 2025 NFL offseason. Dallas is preparing to make some moves when NFL free agency kicks off next week. They got the ball rolling by extending one of their star players on defense. The Cowboys have agreed to terms on a contract extension with DT Osa […]

The Chicago Bears could get a lot better during the 2025 NFL offseason. Chicago enters free agency with almost $80 million in cap space available to spend. They also boast several selections in the 2025 NFL Draft, including the 10th overall pick. One recent ESPN mock draft from Jordan Reid pairs Chicago with an offensive […]

The 2025 NFL Draft is less than two months away. Now that the NFL Combine is in the rearview mirror, the 2025 draft class is beginning to take shape. One recent mock draft projects that a huge trade happens involving the first overall pick. ESPN’s Jordan Reid released a two-round mock draft on Tuesday after […]

The Dallas Cowboys were one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL during the 2024 season. Dallas won seven games and missed the playoffs, in part due to injuries to players like Dak Prescott and Micah Parsons. Now the Cowboys must transition into offseason mode and try to fix what went wrong a season […]

The Detroit Lions need to address their defense once again during the 2025 NFL offseason. Detroit invested heavily in their defense last offseason, adding several players who made an impact right away. The Lions brought in DJ Reader and Amik Robertson via free agency and traded for Carlton Davis III. They also spent their first […]

The San Francisco 49ers have some big decisions to make this offseason. San Francisco has already traded WR Deebo Samuel and now they need to prepare for an eventual Brock Purdy extension. The market for Purdy may finally be coming into focus. NFL insider Peter Schrager shared his thoughts on the Brock Purdy contract negotiations […]

The Los Angeles Rams are in an awkward position as a franchise. Los Angeles came close to making the NFC Championship in 2024, but they have an uncertain future with a roster full of aging veterans. The Rams are getting two offensive contributors back for the 2025 season after re-signing Matthew Stafford to a restructured […]

The Green Bay Packers have a lot of work to do this offseason. Green Bay is preparing for NFL free agency, which kicks off just one week from today. The Packers are already hard at work, agreeing to terms with one defensive player on a new contract. The Packers have re-signed linebacker Isaiah McDuffie to […]

The Denver Broncos could get a lot better during the 2025 NFL offseason. Denver enters the offseason with $41.5 million in cap space to spend and several selections in the 2025 NFL Draft, including the 20th-overall pick. The Broncos are already linked with one exciting offensive weapon in this year’s draft class. ESPN analyst Mel […]

The 2025 NFL Draft is less than two months away. With the NFL Combine in the rearview mirror, NFL teams will now shift their focus to free agency and college pro days. One NFL insider claims that teams may already be zeroing in one one quarterback prospect as the best in this year’s class. Albert […]

The Chicago Bears are expected to make some big moves this offseason. Chicago has a full war chest of draft picks and plenty of cap space to spend during NFL free agency. Even though the Bears missed out on Trey Smith, they may still look to add talent on the offensive line. Adam Hoge of […]

Quinn Ewers went through a lot with the Texas football program. Ewers experienced a lot of hate from Texas fans who did not want to wait to see Arch Manning at quarterback. He has also dealt with adversity by overcoming multiple injuries during his collegiate career. Ewers is still incredibly confident in himself despite the […]

The Los Angeles Rams exceeded expectations during the 2024 NFL season. Los Angeles finished the regular season 10-7, barely snatching the NFC West division title from the Seahawks. The Rams followed that up with a Wild Card victory over the Vikings and playing a competitive Divisional Round matchup against the Eagles. Now the Rams must […]

The Atlanta Falcons have plenty of work to do this NFL offseason. Atlanta finished the regular season 8-9 and missed the NFC playoffs. Now the Falcons must transition into offseason mode and attempt to fix what went wrong last season. That should start with a decision on what to do about Kirk Cousins. The Falcons […]

The Green Bay Packers had a solid 2024 campaign. Green Bay won 11 games and went to the playoffs, though they lost during the Wild Card round. Now the Packers need to transition into offseason mode so they can try to fix what went wrong in 2024. Packers center Josh Myers got a positive update […]

The Dallas Cowboys were one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL during the 2024 season. Dallas only won seven games during the regular season during an injury-plagued season that saw both Micah Parsons and Dak Prescott miss several games. Now the Cowboys may be close to keeping one of their defensive stars ahead […]

The Cleveland Browns need to find a new quarterback during the 2025 NFL offseason. The Deshaun Watson trade has been a disaster and the Browns need a new plan for the future. Cleveland’s new savior may come from the 2025 NFL Draft. ESPN’s Dan Graziano shared in a recent article that there is ‘overwhelming belief’ […]

The New York Giants need to go back to the drawing board at the quarterback position. New York moved on from Daniel Jones during the 2024 season and needs to find their next franchise quarterback ASAP. The Giants were one of two teams that barely missed out on acquiring Rams QB Matthew Stafford last week. […]