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In his second year in the NFL, Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl running back Ezekiel Elliott saw his 2017 campaign hampered by his off-the-field situation that resulted in a six-game suspension. He was able to play for most of the season, but the cloud of the situation made things quite difficult for him hone in being able […]

The retirement of Pro Bowl tight end Jason Witten has left the Dallas Cowboys without their most reliable target in the passing game. It has also brought forth questions about who would step up at the tight end position to help fill the massive void Witten has left. The Cowboys have continued to voice confidence […]

In the weeks that have followed the Dallas Cowboys’ decision to part ways with former Pro Bowl wide receiver Dez Bryant, there has been nothing but criticism tossed the wideout’s way. There has been much doubt that he can return to being one of the elite talents at his position in the league. However, Cowboys […]

Since entering the league, quarterback Dak Prescott has been a stabilizing feature under center for the Dallas Cowboys through his first two seasons. Despite stepback in production this past season, his presence has helped bring a sense of optimism around the team. With this territory now comes the pending contract extension discussions that will soon be at […]

Since helping guide the Philadelphia Eagles to a win in Super Bowl 52 over the New England Patriots, quarterback Nick Foles has endeared himself greatly to fans of the organization. He has garnered much support and appreciation from many that have placed him in high esteem in franchise lore. With that in mind, there has […]

During the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft, the Oakland Raiders made the big splash acquiring veteran wide receiver Martavis Bryant from the Pittsburgh Steelers in a trade. It has added another viable threat to their passing game that could help make for an even more formidable offense. Head coach Jon Gruden has spoken quite […]

The New York Jets have possibly brought aboard the quarterback of the future with the selection of former USC standout Sam Darnold with the third overall pick in this year’s draft. This has quickly ignited talk about when he will be put in the position of playing for the starting job this upcoming season. New […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have spent much of the offseason adding pieces to the puzzle even after winning Super Bowl LII. It has seen the front office add several proven players to the mix to beef up the roster on both sides of the ball. One of the areas that the team has focused on bringing […]

For much of his career, Oakland Raiders former Pro Bowl running back Marshawn Lynch has developed the reputation as being one of the hardest runners that the league has seen. This has remained to be his calling card even as he has moved past the prime. During a recent airing of an episode of the […]

In the first few months of the NFL offseason, one of the primary focuses around the New York Giants has been the long-term future of star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who is in the fifth-year option of his rookie deal. It has prompted questions whether the team is working toward hammering out a new […]

Following an impressive run to capture Super Bowl 52, the Philadelphia Eagles have been steadily focused over the offseason to adding more pieces to the puzzle on both sides fo the ball. The front office has had several proven players to the mix that could help the team contend once again in 2018. Along those […]

The New Orleans Saints are coming off an impressive season that saw them reach the divisional round of the playoffs led by their dynamic running game of their Pro Bowl running backs in Mark Ingram and Offensive Rookie of the Year Alvin Kamara. However, it looks like the Saints will be without one half of […]

In the last several months, former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel has made a concerted effort to turn his life around in order to get some stability and work toward a chance of making a comeback. He has spent the last several weeks focused strictly on getting his football career back on track. However, Manziel has […]

The Los Angeles Rams are coming off a highly successful 2017 season where they finished with the highest-scoring offense in the league, fueling their first playoff appearance in well over a decade. The team continued to build around their promising group of talent on that side of the ball this offseason. However, not everyone is […]

It has been nearly three weeks since the Dallas Cowboys decided to part ways with former Pro Bowl wide receiver Dez Bryant after eight seasons. Bryant remains an available commodity on the open market, with the Baltimore Ravens being the only rumored team to voice their interest. Recently, a report came out stating that a […]

Following a disappointing 2017 season, there was much chatter surrounding the New York Giants concerning the long-term future of the franchise. Much of this centered on quarterback Eli Manning, whose porous play was a major of the team’s shortcomings on the field last year. However, the team has elected to still build the roster around […]

It has been a long and arduous road to getting on the field for Oakland Raiders second-year cornerback Gareon Conley in his recovery from a bothersome shin injury. It was an ailment that forced him to miss all but two games in his rookie campaign that has become an extended recovery process. However, there finally […]

The Buffalo Bills have put in place potentially their next franchise cornerstone quarterback with the selection of former Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen with the seventh overall pick. It has placed him a spot where there is a tremendous level of expectations laid before him. However, there have been questions of whether he can take steps […]

Since his strong showing at the NFL Combine, former UCF linebacker Shaquem Griffin has captured the attention of many as he has continued to overcome the odds in front of him. Griffin has become a huge source of motivation and inspiration by being able to reach his goal of playing in the NFL despite his […]

Following a disappointing 2017 campaign, the Chicago Bears have spent much of the NFL offseason retooling their roster to make a significant push this upcoming year. It has seen the front office be among the most active in the league adding proven talent into the mix. However, this effort hasn’t exactly been met with much […]

Following the Cincinnati Bengals’ selection of former Washington wide receiver John Ross with the ninth overall pick in last year’s draft, there were plenty of high expectations laid before him. However, it was anything but a prosperous rookie campaign as Ross fell well short of meeting any of lofty aspirations. The 2017 season was a […]

Last week, Pro Bowl tight end Jason Witten decided to step away from the game after 15 seasons that he spent with the Dallas Cowboys. Witten had spent a large chunk of that time working with former Pro Bowl quarterback Tony Romo with the two developing a unique bond and connection on and off the […]

The Carolina Panthers on Monday afternoon made another addition to their offense this offseason by signing former Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson to a one-year deal. This has brought an upgrade to the backfield with a potential replacement for the departure of longtime starter Jonathan Stewart after 10 seasons. It has immediately put him […]

Leading up to the 2018 NFL Draft, there was much talk about the Miami Dolphins possibly moving up from the 11th overall pick. However, all of that chatter went out of the door with the franchise electing to take former Alabama Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick with the selection. According to Ben Volin of the Boston Globe, […]

Following months of speculation, the Atlanta Falcons agreed to a record-breaking extension with star quarterback Matt Ryan on a five-year, $150 million deal with $100 million in guarantees. It has made him the highest-paid player and quarterback in league history. According to D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Ryan voiced that this new deal has […]

Following nearly a month of floating in the free-agent market after finding himself cut by the Denver Broncos, veteran running back C.J. Anderson has found his next home in the NFL by inking a deal with the Carolina Panthers. This has put him in place to help further stabilize the running back in Carolina. The […]

It has been just over a week since the Cleveland Browns made the decision to take former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield with the first overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. It was a move that came with a bit of surprise given that USC’s Sam Darnold was long perceived as being the top overall […]

The last two seasons for Houston Texans star defensive end J.J. Watt have been cut short in disappointing fashion by a pair of injuries that have put in question what type of player he is at this point of his career. Watt has established himself as one of the top defensive players when healthy that […]

It has been nearly two months the free agency period has begun, which has vastly thinned out the amount of talent that is left on the open market. However, there are a few high-impact players still available that could latch onto a team to play a significant role. The Carolina Panthers may have added a […]

Since Philadelphia Eagles star quarterback Carson Wentz suffered a torn LCL and MCL last December, the focus around has him has been his recovery from the injuries. There hasn’t been any formal timetable placed on when he will be able to return to the field ahead of the 2018 campaign. However, there has continued to […]

The Golden State Warriors grabbed a commanding lead 3-1 series lead in their Western Conference semifinals matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. Star forward Kevin Durant lead the way with a game-high 38 points to push the Warriors to a comfortable 118-92 win on Sunday afternoon. Following the game, Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry conceded […]

Through his first six seasons in the NBA, Draymond Green has established himself as one of the core pieces of the puzzle for the Golden State Warriors. He has been a major part in helping the franchise experience much success in the last several seasons that have included a few deep playoff runs. During Game 4 […]

Throughout several seasons, the Golden State Warriors have made a living in the playoffs where Stephen Curry has pushed himself up the all-time record book ladder. Much of this has come in the way of his 3-point shooting ability that has quickly moved him up the ranks in league history. With that in mind, Curry […]

In the last several years, the NBA has taken the approach of continuing to alter its format in various situations to improve the league. One of which has seen a more concerted effort in focusing on how the summer league is being conducted. According to Ben Dowsett of The Athletic, the NBA is planning on […]

Since the Oklahoma City Thunder saw their season come to a disappointing end with a first-round playoff exit, it has immediately shifted the attention to All-Star forward Paul George’s long-term future with the franchise. George is set to face a critical decision ahead this upcoming summer that could see him depart from Oklahoma City after just […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were led to yet another win in their Eastern Conference semifinals matchup against the Toronto Raptors to grab a commanding 3-0 series lead. It was once against led by star forward LeBron James putting up yet another huge all-around playoff performance that was all capped by his second game-winner in this year’s postseason. […]

Through the first couple of months of the offseason, veteran linebacker Akeem Ayers has remained in the open market without any significant interest to join another team. Ayers is coming off his lone campaign with New York Giants, which marked the fifth different team that he has played for his first eight years in the […]

The New York Jets, on Thursday, made the decision to part ways with quarterback Bryce Petty after three seasons to narrow down their roster at the position to four players under contract. It had placed Petty on the open market for the first time in his brief NFL career. It didn’t take long for him […]

Since the New York Jets made the selection of USC’s Sam Darnold with the third overall pick in this year’s draft, the team has been quite ecstatic about bringing aboard a promising talent at the quarterback position. It has put in place the next potential long-term solution under center that the franchise has been searching […]