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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees knows elite safety play when he sees it. He’s squared off against some great ones over the course of his career, including one of, if not the best ever at the position in Ed Reed a few times. Comparing any safety to an all-time great like Reed would be […]

The New England Patriots could potentially be without first-round pick Sony Michel for the entirety of preseason due to a knee injury, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reports. The rookie running back injured his knee Wednesday during practice while making a cut and needed to undergo a procedure to repair the damage. Michel was the […]

The Green Bay Packers continue to be bitten by the injury bug in training camp. This time, it’s left tackle David Bakhtiari’s turn as he was carted off into the locker room after suffering a left ankle injury during practice, per Rob Demovsky of ESPN. “I think he said he got his foot caught underneath […]

The Tennessee Titans lost a key part of their defense for the season after safety Johnathan Cyprien suffered a torn ACL. That’s left the Titans with just three recognized safeties — Kevin Byard, Kendrick Lewis, and Brynden Trawick — currently on the roster. But they play to bring in reinforcements in free agency, starting with […]

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel announced that they have lost starting strong safety Johnathan Cyprien for the season due to a torn ACL, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Titans’ HC Mike Vrabel announced that S Johnathan Cyprien tore his ACL and is done for the season. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 2, 2018 Known […]

Soon-to-be-inducted Hall of Famer Ray Lewis is arguably the best middle linebacker ever to play in the NFL. He held the title of being the best in the position for several years during his prime en route to seven career First-Team All-Pro selections. And in the eyes of the Ravens legend, that title still belongs […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is entering his first year as a starter. While he has high hopes for the offense’s potential, a lot of it depends on his performance. And so far during camp, he hasn’t exactly been performing too well. However, offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has tried to downplay his young quarterback’s […]

Despite negotiating for over a year now, the Los Angeles Rams and Aaron Donald still haven’t come to terms on a contract extension. As a result, Donald has once again held out of training camp and will likely do so until he gets his new deal. Rams COO Kevin Demoff has been a central figure […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have released veteran wide receiver Brandon LaFell, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. The Bengals are cutting WR Brandon LaFell, his agent Jonathan Feinsod tells me. “We have been lobbying for his release for some time now and appreciate the Bengals granting our request,” Feinsod said. LaFell, 31, spent the last two […]

The Cleveland Browns have a big hole to fill at left tackle following the retirement of Joe Thomas. They will now look to fill it by moving Thomas’ former line mate on the left side, guard Joel Bitonio, over to tackle, Pat McManamon of ESPN reports. Bitonio replaces Shon Coleman, who was tipped to succeed […]

Once again, Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas has made his feelings clear about what he wants to happen with his future: If the Seahawks don’t intend to sign him to an extension, then he asks that they trade him. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, NFL executives believe the latter will ultimately be the outcome […]

Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas has already made his feelings known about what he wants the team to do regarding his future. And he’s done so again in his article on The Players’ Tribune. “Offer me an extension. Or trade me to a team that wants me to be part of their future,” Thomas said. […]

The New York Giants opened contract extension talks with star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. earlier this week, Jordan Ranaan of ESPN reports. Giants co-owner John Mara said last week that the two sides had not begun discussing a new deal but would do so “sooner rather than later.” He has proven to be true to his […]

Ravens rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson finds himself in a good situation in Baltimore. Not only does he not have the pressure of starting right away, but he also has the ideal mentor for his playing style in Robert Griffin III. Like Jackson, RGIII came into the league with a reputation for being a dynamic runner. […]

The New York Jets finally have rookie quarterback Sam Darnold in training camp after coming to terms on his rookie contract. But after missing the first few practices, the No. 3 overall pick in the draft now finds himself third in the Jets’ quarterback depth chart, lagging behind Josh McCown and Teddy Bridgewater. But in […]

New England Patriots wide receiver Jordan Matthews has suffered a “significant” hamstring injury, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Jeff Howe of The Athletic adds that Matthews hasn’t practiced since he suffered the injury Sunday and could be out for a while. Matthews’ injury could explain why the Patriots brought in veteran wide receiver Eric […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers first-round draft pick Vita Vea has been diagnosed with a strained left calf and will be out a “couple of weeks,” Jenna Laine of ESPN reports. Vea suffered the injury doing 11-on-11 drills during Sunday’s practice and had to be carted to the locker room. “It was better than we thought,” said […]

The Green Bay Packers’ worst fears about linebacker Jake Ryan’s knee injury have been realized. It’s been confirmed that Ryan has suffered a season-ending torn ACL, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Ryan suffered the injury Monday and had to be carted off the field. Fellow starting linebacker Blake Martinez said Ryan was devastated upon suffering […]

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith has the unfortunate title of being the last player in his draft class to sign his rookie deal. The ongoing holdout has seen the No. 8 overall pick miss valuable practice time in training camp. And it doesn’t sound as if the Bears are any closer to finally signing him. […]

Doug Baldwin’s sore knee isn’t the only injury concern for the Seattle Seahawks at the moment. Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll says defensive end Dion Jordan is dealing with a “stress issue” on his leg, per John Boyle of the team’s official website. Jordan underwent knee surgery this offseason which landed him on the active PUP […]

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll says wide receiver Doug Baldwin is dealing with a sore knee which will keep him out of action for a couple of weeks, John Boyle of the team’s official website reports. Carroll added that they will ramp up the veteran wideout’s workload properly once he’s healed and able to […]

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said the team has had no communication with safety Earl Thomas as he continues his holdout from training camp, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio KJR and PFT reports (per Charean Williams of PFT). Carroll’s revelation comes days after he was critical of Thomas’ decision to skip camp last week, saying he […]

Kirk Cousins is no stranger to asking people whether they like stuff. But when asked what he thought about wide receiver Stefon Diggs’ new contract, the Minnesota Vikings quarterback didn’t like it; he loved it. Cousins particularly loved the continuity which Diggs’ five-year extension now brings to the Vikings offense. “I love it,” Cousins said […]

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey had a good reason for missing the start of training camp last week. He was in Tennessee with his family welcoming the birth of his first child. But after spending a week with his family and his new baby daughter, Ramsey has gone back to work and finally reported to […]

Monday was a rough day for the Green Bay Packers defense. Linebacker Jake Ryan and safety Kentrell Brice both had to be carted off after suffering leg injuries during practice. It could turn out to be even worse if the fears about Ryan’s injury turn out to be true. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL […]

Oakland Raiders star pass rusher Khalil Mack has been holding out all offseason with the hope of pressuring the team into giving him his new contract. But much like his fellow defensive star Aaron Donald, that strategy doesn’t appear to be working. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, not only is there no offer […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is still waiting on his contract extension, which has been talked about all offseason. Rodgers recently remarked that he’s more focused on preparing for the season rather and leaving his new deal up to his agents. Packers GM Brian Gutekunst has also been asked once again about when exactly […]

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is in the midst of his 19th training camp and just days away from his 41st birthday. At this point, everyone is well aware of his methodical physical preparation with the TB12 Method, which he uses to still perform at a high level even at his advanced age. But in a […]

The Cleveland Browns plan to bring their No. 1 overall pick, quarterback Baker Mayfield, along slowly. They have long said veteran QB Tyrod Taylor will start ahead of the rookie this season. According to the last quarterback the Browns picked No. 1 overall, Tim Couch, the team is doing the right thing sitting Mayfield and […]

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell is holding out of training camp for the second-straight year after failing to come to terms on a long-term deal. Last year, Bell reported on Sept. 1, over a week ahead of their season-opening game. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is hoping to get Bell a little sooner this […]

Oakland Raiders cornerback Gareon Conley missed virtually his entire rookie season due to injury. And after sitting out the last few days of training camp, he’s set to miss at least a couple more weeks with another physical ailment. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network: On Raiders 2017 first-round CB Gareon Conley, who has missed […]

Stefon Diggs recently said he wants to stay and re-sign with Minnesota. And now, he’s about to do exactly that. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Vikings wide receiver has agreed to a five-year extension worth up to $81 million with $40 million in guaranteed money, which he will sign Tuesday. Diggs will now be […]

Almost half a year has passed and Malcolm Butler’s benching in Super Bowl LII remains shrouded in mystery. Patriots coach Bill Belichick still remains incredibly tight-lipped about why he made his decision, and even Butler himself claims he doesn’t know to this day why exactly he was benched. No one would blame Butler if he […]

The Green Bay Packers defense took a hit Monday with not one but two players suffering leg injuries during practice that required both of them carted off the field. First, safety Kentrell Brice suffered an apparent leg injury during special teams work, per Rob Demovsky of ESPN. Then, linebacker Jake Ryan followed with a right […]

Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie remains on the open market months after his release from the New York Giants. But the veteran cornerback may not be available for much longer, with two teams interested in his services. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network: One name to keep an eye on: Former Giants CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. The free agent […]

It’s now been over three years since the most infamous play call in Seattle Seahawks history. With Super Bowl XLIX in the balance, the Seahawks decided to pass at the one-yard line instead of handing the ball off to star running back Marshawn Lynch. The pass was intercepted and the Seahawks lost in heart-breaking fashion. […]

The New York Jets and rookie quarterback Sam Darnold are finally expected to come to terms on his rookie contract, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Jets and QB Sam Darnold expected to reach agreement today he is expected at their building today, per source. Darnold will sign a four-year, $30.25 million deal, including $20 million […]

A lot has been made of the Los Angeles Rams’ big-name offseason additions. The new cornerback duo of Marcus Peters and Aqib Talib, in particular, have garnered much attention. But Talib has been impressed with what he’s seen from one of the holdovers in the Rams secondary: safety Lamarcus Joyner. As Dan Graziano of ESPN […]

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield appears to be performing well in his first-ever training camp. Browns head coach Hue Jackson was effusive in his praise of the No. 1 overall pick after he had a terrific showing in the fourth day of training camp. “Baker Mayfield has been everything I thought a quarterback should […]