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Entering the 2017 season, there was much optimism around the Oakland Raiders organization following their first playoff appearance in well over a decade in 2016. However, star quarterback Derek Carr and his teammates took a significant step back, falling well short of another postseason berth while finishing 6-10. That quickly led to a head coaching change. During […]

The Los Angeles Rams finally broke through this past season with their first playoff appearance in more than a decade. With the offseason almost in full swing, two of their key defensive players in linebacker Mark Barron and cornerback Kayvon Webster have both undergone shoulder surgery, according to Ian Rapoport of The NFL Network. #Rams LB […]

Since being medically cleared earlier this week, free-agent former Pro Bowl cornerback Vontae Davis has begun to make the rounds around the league in search of his next landing spot. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Davis has reportedly met with the Cleveland Browns on Friday just a day after speaking with the Buffalo Bills. […]

Veteran quarterback AJ McCarron is finally set to enter the free agent market after winning his grievance case against the Cincinnati Bengals. The addition of McCarron to this year’s crop of free agent quarterbacks has Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk speculating that it has the 27-year-old in line to receive a lucrative contract that […]

There has been a huge cloud of uncertainty surrounding New England Patriots All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski’s future in the NFL in the time that has followed Super Bowl 52. Along those same lines, there has been a growing notion that Gronkowski could be looking to step away from football to shift his career path […]

Following the first playoff appearance in well over a decade, the Oakland Raiders took a significant step back in the 2017 season. Among the disappointment was the subpar play from Pro Bowl wide receiver Amari Cooper who put up career lows across the board with 48 catches on 56 targets for 680 receiving yards and […]

Since the New Orleans Saints saw their 2017 season end in the divisional round in the playoffs, there has been a constant stance that there is a strong desire on both sides to see quarterback Drew Brees return to the team. However, this dialogue will shortly need to be turned from words to papers as […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are coming off their first Super Bowl win in franchise history, but the focus has quickly shifted to some major decisions this upcoming NFL offseason.One of which will be the contract situation with defensive end Brandon Graham, who is set to enter the final year of his four-year, $26 million deal that will […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have indicated that they are planning to make some changes to the roster this upcoming roster to shake things up ahead of the 2018 season. According to Gerry Dulac of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, one of those moves could involve parting ways with longtime starting safety Mike Mitchell, who has been with the Steelers […]

Veteran cornerback Vontae Davis was recently medically cleared from a groin injury that prematurely ended his 2017 campaign and led to the Indianapolis Colts cutting him back in November. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Davis has already begun his free agency process, visiting with the Buffalo Bills on Thursday to kickoff what will likely be a […]

Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins appears to be headed toward his first official free agent experience in his NFL. However, it’s rumored that the Washington Redskins could prevent that from happening for a third straight season by placing the franchise tag on him again, hoping to get some assets in return. This is something that Cousins […]

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley is widely regarded as one of the top players available in the 2018 NFL Draft class. Despite that being the case, Barkley recently told SiriusXM NFL Radio that he plans on participating in the NFL scouting combine that will take place early next month. (h/t Josh Alper of Pro […]

The upcoming free agency period will be filled with plenty of talent across the board on both sides of the ball. Among those will be fifth-year Los Angeles Rams safety Lamarcus Joyner, who has established himself as one of rising stars in the NFL at his position. This notion was only further backed by Pro Football […]

When Kirk Cousins hits the open market in the next few weeks, he will be one of the most prized players available in free agency. One of the teams that reportedly have interest in acquiring his services will be the New York Jets. This has already enlisted the recruiting process from many Jet fans to […]

The Los Angeles Rams are coming off an encouraging campaign where they broke through with their first playoff appearance in well over a decade. Next on the agenda for the front office will be several key roster decisions concerning free agency. One of which is the future of star wide receiver Sammy Watkins. However, Vinnie Iyer […]

It was announced on Thursday that Arizona Cardinals All-Pro wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald would be returning for his 15th season in the NFL. In the wake of that, Fitzgerald now has the opportunity in front of him to move up to the second spot on the all-time in both receiving yards and receptions to further […]

Former Pro Bowl wide receiver Allen Robinson of the Jacksonville Jaguars is set to enter the free agent market for the first time in his NFL career. It could be quite a different experience after missing almost entirely the 2017 NFL season due to a torn ACL that he is still in the recovery process. […]

In the last few weeks, Cleveland Browns All-Pro left tackle Joe Thomas has been quite vocal about his desire for Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins to sign with the franchise in NFL free agency. Thomas has once again made that notion crystal clear on social media Thursday morning in response to a tweet by Cousins […]

Heading into the 2017 season, running back Eddie Lacy hoped to recapture his Pro Bowl form in his first season with the Seattle Seahawks. However, it appears that this chapter of his career is coming to a close,, as Brady Henderson of ESPN speculates that the Seahawks don’t have any interest in bringing back the 27-year-old […]

Washington Redskins safety Su’a Cravens sat out the entire 2017 season after just one year in the NFL. However, Cravens appears to have found his way back into the league, as the NFL has approved his request to be reinstated from the reserve/left squad list that he was placed on last September, according to Field Yates […]

Former Pro Bowl running back Doug Martin has experienced a steep drop in his production over the last two seasons, further creating a cloud of uncertainty around his future with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This has led Vinnie Iyer of Sporting News to speculate that the Bucs could end Martin’s time in Tampa Bay this offseason. […]

The Los Angeles Rams took a major step in the right direction this past season with their first playoff appearance in over a decade. However, there are several looming decisions that the front office has to make this offseason in order to maintain and further improve the roster. One of these decisions involves the future of […]

Over the last few weeks, it has become no secret that addressing the quarterback position is at the top of the docket for the Denver Broncos this offseason. A possible target could be veteran quarterback AJ McCarron if he doesn’t receive a new deal with the Cincinnati Bengals. According to Vic Lombardi of Altitude Sports […]

Following a disappointing 2017 season, the Oakland Raiders have begun to undergo a few major changes to shake things up. One of these moves could come in the offseason with the expected release of veteran wide receiver Michael Crabtree. According to Vinnie Iyer of Sporting News, this could lead to the team making a push […]

In the last couple of seasons, Ty Montgomery has undergone the transition from wide receiver over to running back for the Green Bay Packers. However, this brief position change could come to an end in 2018 as Rob Demovsky of ESPN has speculated that the Packers could be interested in moving him back to wide […]

The Green Bay Packers are coming off their first playoff absence in nine years, which has pushed the front office to consider making some notable changes. One of which appears to be possibly parting ways with veteran wide receiver Randall Cobb as Vinnie Iyer of Sporting News has speculated could be to keep aboard former […]

Since helping lead the Philadelphia Eagles to their first Super Bowl win, Nick Foles’ future with the franchise has become a prominent topic of discussion. Foles once again addressed the matter during a recent interview on the Ellen DeGeneres Show voicing little concern for how things will pan out over the offseason. (h/t Michael David […]

It has been nothing short than a difficult last couple of seasons for former All-Pro running back Adrian Peterson that has made his NFL future quite murky. Things appear to be taking another step into uncertainty as Vinnie Iyer of Sporting News speculates that Peterson likely will not be brought back by the Arizona Cardinals […]

Wide receiver Marqise Lee of the Jacksonville Jaguars will hit the free agent market for the first time in his NFL career where will have several teams interested in his services. According to Adam Thompson of Sportsline, the Jaguars are currently the favorites to land Lee while there are few other surprises in the equation. Jacksonville […]

The Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday afternoon announced their decision not to bring back former Pro Bowl linebacker Derrick Johnson. In the wake of that move, the Chiefs have also clarified that they plan on keeping All-Pro linebacker Justin Houston on the roster for the 2018 season, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. […]

Frank Reich is set to embark on his next NFL coaching venture as the new head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. During his introductory press conference on Tuesday afternoon, Reich voiced his success with the Philadelphia Eagles has given him insight on what it takes to build a champion, according to Josh Alper of Pro Football […]

Over the last several seasons, the Indianapolis Colts’ overall success on the field has been largely dependent on the play of Pro Bowl quarterback Andrew Luck. However, during his introductory press conference on Tuesday afternoon ,new head coach Frank Reich said they must shift their philosophy so that the burden is placed on the entire […]

The Indianapolis Colts have officially brought abroad their next head coach in former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Frank Reich. In his introductory press conference on Tuesday afternoon, Reich confirmed that he will assume the play-calling responsibilities for the 2018 season, according to Tom Pelissero of The NFL Network. Reich says he’ll call the offensive plays. […]

In the last few years, New England Patriots star quarterback Tom Brady has taken a more precise approach to his business ventures away from his NFL career. According to Johnathan Shieber of Tech Crunch, Brady has partnered up with former NFL star defensive end Michael Strahan and Gotham Chopra to create a new sports media […]

Following the first Super Bowl win in franchise history, the Philadelphia Eagles head into the offseason with a few key questions surrounding their roster. One of which could surround the long-term future of veteran tight end Brent Celek, who just wrapped up his 11th season in the league. Jimmy Kempski of the Philly Voice recently speculated that […]

It has been just over a week since quarterback Nick Foles helped lead the Philadelphia Eagles to their first Super Bowl win over the New England Patriots. One of the storylines that has caught much attention following the contest has been Foles revealing he had contemplated retiring from the NFL two years ago. The 29-year-old once […]

Heading into this upcoming offseason, the Seattle Seahawks have plenty of questions surrounding several key members of their defense. One of those concerns the long-term future of All-Pro safety Kam Chancellor, who is currently dealing with a neck injury that could threaten to end his NFL career. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, […]

The top priority for the Pittsburgh Steelers this upcoming offseason will be finding a way to re-sign star running back Le’Veon Bell to a lucrative long-term deal. There are several ways the Steelers can approach this situation with Bell. Field Yates of ESPN speculates that the team could still go the route of temporarily using […]

Through his first eight seasons in the league, Detroit Pistons All-Star forward Blake Griffin has established himself as one of the top scorers at his position. Griffin surpassed another major individual offensive mark on Monday night against the New Orleans Pelicans by surpassing 11,000 career points. With this bucket, Blake Griffin has now surpassed 11,000 […]