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Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer has been coaching NFL defenses for over two decades now. But his pass defense’s performance against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night stood out to him for the wrong reasons. The Vikings allowed the Rams offense to go off for 556 yards of offense Thursday night. Rams QB […]

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi says he has a small fracture in his back but plans to play Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. “You just have to roll with it until it heals on its own,” Ajayi said per Tim McManus of ESPN. “You just have to protect it.” Ajayi injured his back early in […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have reportedly started listening to trade offers for disgruntled running back Le’Veon Bell. And it seems like the New York Jets have already made their interest known. According to Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News, the Jets have reached out to the Steelers about a potential trade for Bell. Mehta adds […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ worst fears have been realized. Star quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has indeed suffered a torn ACL in his left knee and is out for the rest of the season. The #49ers confirm Jimmy Garoppolo has a torn ACL. Kyle Shanahan will address the media at 4pm PT. https://t.co/PnpakcrCPh pic.twitter.com/UbK5z1gaeR — San Francisco […]

Green Bay Packers defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson suffered a scary-looking ankle injury on Sunday against the Washington Redskins after he collided awkwardly with teammate Kentrell Brice. He needed to be carted off the field and was subsequently rushed to a nearby hospital. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Packers coach Mike McCarthy said Wilkerson […]

The Dallas Cowboys could once again be without middle linebacker Sean Lee for some stretch of time. The Cowboys captain suffered a hamstring injury which is expected to keep him out for a couple of weeks, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. #Cowboys LB Sean Lee, who injured his other hamstring last night, is expected […]

The Los Angeles Rams must have feared the worst upon seeing star cornerback Marcus Peters fail to put any weight on his leg and get carted to the locker room against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Luckily, though, his injury doesn’t appear to be too serious. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Peters […]

There’s still no official word on the true extent of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo’s left knee injury. Although, chances are high that the team’s fear that it is a season-ending torn ACL will be realized. Garoppolo’s former New England Patriots teammate, Tom Brady, knows a thing or two about that particular injury. In […]

Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson finally got the chance to watch some film after Baker Mayfield’s debut against the New York Jets. But after a few days, he’s now done what everyone had been expecting since Thursday and has officially named the rookie No. 1 pick as his new starting quarterback. #Browns coach Hue […]

The San Francisco 49ers do not expect good news regarding quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo’s knee injury. However, they do have some relatively good news about the injury to another big-name star in Richard Sherman. According to Jordan Schultz of Yahoo! Sports, an MRI revealed that Sherman has a mild calf strain which will likely keep him […]

Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas is likely to get fined by the team for missing a couple of practices for personal reasons ahead of their game against the Dallas Cowboys. On Sunday, Thomas made clear what his reasons were for skipping practice: He’s protecting his investment in himself, even if it means paying the team’s […]

The Dallas Cowboys dropped to 1-2 on the young season with a 24-13 road defeat against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Ezekiel Elliott had an impressive game statistically as he rushed for 127 yards on just 16 carries. However, the Cowboys’ All-Pro running back readily accepted the blame for the team’s defeat after he committed […]

The Atlanta Falcons defense has been dealt another huge blow with the news that safety Ricardo Allen suffered a season-ending torn Achilles in their loss to the New Orleans Saints. Falcons' S Ricardo Allen tore his Achilles and is out for the season, per source. Signed a three-year, $19.5 million extension before season. — Adam […]

Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas has been the subject of trade talks with the Dallas Cowboys for months now. And it seems there could still be another twist in the ongoing saga. Thomas claims Cowboys coaches went up to him before Sunday’s matchup with Dallas and asked if he was ready to get traded. “Yeah, […]

The New England Patriots are suddenly on a losing streak after they were dealt a sound defeat by Matt Patricia’s Detroit Lions, 26-10, on Sunday night. After the game, Patriots coach Bill Belichick gave props to his former protege and his new squad for the comprehensive win. “I think they clearly outplayed us and out-coached […]

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has confirmed a recent report that he threatened to retire if a proposed deal to send him to the Detroit Lions in April went through. When asked why he declined to join Detroit, Gronkowski said it had nothing to do with the Lions as an organization. He just […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are now listening to trade offers for star running back Le’Veon Bell, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Steelers now listening to trade offers for RB Le’Veon Bell, league sources tell ESPN. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 23, 2018 This comes just two weeks after Schefter also reported that the Steelers had no […]

Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas is set to play vs. the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday despite missing practice this week. However, that doesn’t mean that he won’t be punished for his sudden absences. According to Chris Mortensen of ESPN, the Seahawks are considering handing Thomas a “significant fine” for conduct detrimental to the team because […]

The New England Patriots very nearly traded tight end Rob Gronkowski to the Detroit Lions last offseason, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. The Patriots and Lions were apparently closing in on a blockbuster deal involving Gronkowski during the week of the NFL Draft. However, Gronkowski learned about the proposed trade and threatened to retire if […]

Leonard Fournette is unlikely to make his return this week after all. The Jacksonville Jaguars’ star running back is not expected to play Sunday against the Tennessee Titans, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Schefter previously reported that Fournette, who was listed as questionable on this week’s injury report due to a hamstring injury, was likely […]

The Seattle Seahawks are set to have star safety Earl Thomas in the lineup for Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys, per Ian Rapoport and Steve Wyche of NFL Network. Thomas was a notable absentee for the Seahawks’ practice on Friday due to personal reasons. Coach Pete Carroll said he was unsure Thomas would be […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are likely to have star running back Leonard Fournette back in the lineup for Week 3 vs. the Tennessee Titans, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Fournette, who has missed the Jaguars’ last three halves of play after injuring his hamstring in the first half of Week 1, was listed as questionable on […]

The Tennessee Titans are planning to start quarterback Blaine Gabbert against his former team, the Jacksonville Jaguars, over Marcus Mariota on Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Titans planning to start QB Blaine Gabbert against his former team, the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, per sources. Tennessee still hoping Marcus Mariota can regain feel in his […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was able to suit up last Sunday despite suffering from a sprained knee. The team is now hoping that by following the same script with his preparation, he can play once again in Week 3. As Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports, Packers coach Mike McCarthy said quarterback Aaron Rodgers […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had a strong start to their season, going 2-0 in their first couple of games. They’ve done so without first-round pick Vita Vea, who has been sidelined for a couple of months due to a calf strain he suffered during training camp. But the good news is that Vea is […]

The San Francisco 49ers were one of a handful of teams in the running to acquire Josh Gordon from the Cleveland Browns earlier this week. General manager John Lynch himself admitted that they had called the Browns up about a potential deal for the mercurial wideout, who also had an interest in going to San Francisco. […]

Hue Jackson and the Cleveland Browns didn’t win the Super Bowl, but it sure felt like it after they ended their long winless drought on Thursday. And they did it with the help of a play reminiscent of the one Philadelphia Eagles ran in their Super Bowl triumph, the Philly Special, on a two-point conversion. […]

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski recently landed on the team’s injury report due to an ankle issue. However, there doesn’t appear to be anything for Patriots fans to be too worried about. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Gronkowski’s limited status in practice on Thursday was a precautionary measure and is not likely […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield made quite the first impression on his NFL debut. With starter Tyrod Taylor ruled out with a concussion, the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft got his chance to play, and he didn’t disappoint as he led the Browns to a rousing comeback win over the Jets. After […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers were without starting cornerback Joe Haden in Week 2 against the Kansas City Chiefs due to a hamstring injury. But it looks as if the veteran is set to make his return to the lineup on Monday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. The Steelers missed […]

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick continues to refuse to talk about the Josh Gordon trade, which he doesn’t consider to be a done deal just yet. Apparently, that is due to a tweak in the terms of the trade which still needed to be ironed out. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, […]

The Seattle Seahawks could use more help at wide receiver with No. 1 option Doug Baldwin still out with a knee injury. Meanwhile, Dez Bryant remains a big-name receiver on the open market that Pete Carroll can at least consider. Carroll was recently asked about the possibility of bringing in the former Cowboy. And while […]

The New England Patriots hardly played like the Super Bowl favorites that they were on Sunday as they lost their AFC Championship rematch to the Jacksonville Jaguars. And over in the NFC, the Los Angeles Rams looked the part of a top contender by absolutely crushing the Arizona Cardinals, 34-0. Those performances have resulted in […]

The Indianapolis Colts had quite a few players miss practice on Wednesday. That extensive list included one notable name — star wide receiver T.Y. Hilton — which likely would’ve worried Colts fans. But in an appearance on NFL Network’s Good Morning Football, Hilton assured everyone that he’s alright and that his absence from practice shouldn’t be […]

The Green Bay Packers used their top two picks in this year’s draft to strengthen at cornerback. They grabbed Jaire Alexander with their first-round pick, and it’s been so far so good for the Louisville product in Green Bay through two games. Pro Football Focus has graded every first-round pick from this year through the […]

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn has confirmed defensive end Joey Bosa will not make his season debut in Week 3 against the Los Angeles Rams due to his lingering foot injury, Eric Williams of ESPN reports. Chargers HC Anthony Lynn said that DE Joey Bosa (foot) and OT Joe Barksdale (knee) will not […]

The New England Patriots had to make way for incoming wide receiver Josh Gordon on the roster by releasing his former Cleveland Browns teammate, Corey Coleman. However, the Patriots liked enough of what they’ve seen from Coleman that they’re bringing him back to Foxboro. As Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports, the Patriots have officially added […]

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin on Wednesday said he has disciplined star wide receiver Antonio Brown for missing work Monday, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. “He and I met yesterday for an extended period of time,” Tomlin said after Wednesday’s practice. “I’ll leave the nature of that conversation between us. There was discipline involved for his missed meeting […]

The New England Patriots have acquired wide receiver Josh Gordon in a trade with the Cleveland Browns… or have they? Despite both the Patriots and the Browns announcing the deal, as well as it being on the NFL’s transfer wire, Bill Belichick says it’s not quite done yet. The Patriots head coach refused to answer […]