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The Green Bay Packers made a tough decision by cutting veteran wide receiver Jordy Nelson. However, don’t expect them to do the same to another in Randall Cobb. According to ESPN’s Rob Demovsky, the Packers will likely keep Cobb now that Nelson and his hefty contract are no longer with the team. Demovsky also notes […]

Frank Gore is not yet ready to call it a career after he was cut by the Indianapolis Colts earlier this offseason. The veteran running back is still in search of a new team for next season, and his first visit will take him to Detroit to meet up with the Lions within the week. […]

The New York Giants have won the Nate Solder sweepstakes. They are expected to sign the former New England Patriots left tackle, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The #Giants are expected to sign former #Patriots LT Nate Solder, source said. They get their franchise left tackle. Huge get. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2018 […]

The Green Bay Packers have agreed to terms with free-agent defensive lineman Muhammad Wilkerson, per ESPN’s Rob Demovsky. The Packers agree to terms with Mo Wilkerson, a source said. https://t.co/BuV0bZKDD7 — Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) March 14, 2018 NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports that the deal will be for one year, $5 million plus $3 million […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars decided to let top wideout Allen Robinson hit the open market, and they lost him to the Chicago Bears. However, they have held on to their other free-agent wideout in Marqise Lee, who got a new four-year deal worth up to $38 million and $18 million guaranteed, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. […]

The Miami Dolphins just lost their top receiver in Jarvis Landry, whom they traded to the Cleveland Browns. However, they haven’t wasted much time finding his replacement as they’ve signed veteran wideout Danny Amendola from their AFC East rivals, the New England Patriots. Danny Amendola is staying in the AFC East… expected to sign with […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have significantly shortened their tight-end depth chart this offseason. After seeing Trey Burton – of “Philly Special” fame – depart for the Chicago Bears, the team has now cut veteran tight end Brent Celek, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The #Eagles have released veteran TE Brent Celek, who had a $5M […]

The Washington Redskins missed out on one of their top targets at wide receiver with Allen Robinson choosing to sign with the Chicago Bears. However, they did manage to land one of their other main options in Paul Richardson, who is expected to sign a five-year, $40 million deal with $20 million guaranteed. Redskins are […]

It looks like the New York Jets have lost the Kirk Cousins sweepstakes, with the free-agent quarterback expected to sign with the Minnesota Vikings later this week. That means that Jets must find another quarterback to fill their glaring need at that position this offseason. The Jets could potentially draft one with their sixth overall […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are set to add another veteran with championship experience to their already stuffed defensive front. Defensive tackle Haloti Ngata intends to sign with the defending champions on a one-year deal, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen. Former Lions’ DT Haloti Ngata intends to sign a one-year deal with Eagles, per @mortreport […]

The Chicago Bears have landed a big-time wide receiver in free agency to pair with young franchise quarterback Mitchell Trubisky for the foreseeable future. The Bears are set to sign former Jacksonville Jaguars wideout Allen Robinson once free agency begins on Wednesday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Former Jaguars’ WR Allen Robinson intends to sign with […]

The Denver Broncos have not wasted much time to land their new starting quarterback in free agency. Unfortunately, it’s not the one Broncos players, most notably Von Miller, have been working hard to recruit all offseason in Kirk Cousins. Instead, they’re set to sign Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum when the new league year begins on […]

The Houston Texans have some notable ties to the New England Patriots. Head coach Bill O’Brien and defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel are both notable members of the Bill Belichick coaching tree, as is previous DC Mike Vrabel. Former Patriots stalwart Vince Wilfork also played a couple of seasons at Houston after leaving the Pats. That […]

New Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said the team will be more aggressive in free agency this offseason as he looks to get them back in the playoffs following last year’s disappointment. Slowly but surely, he’s making good on that promise. They’ve already met with defensive lineman Muhammad Wilkerson this offseason following his […]

The New Orleans Saints made some tremendous strides on defense last season, which was instrumental in helping them get back to the playoffs. They are apparently looking to make even more improvements on that side of the ball this offseason, particularly in the secondary. The Saints are set to target cornerbacks Malcolm Butler and Dominique […]

The New York Giants have told veteran cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie that he’s being released, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Giants informed CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie that he is being released, per @JordanRaanan and me. Giants will save $6.5 million by releasing him. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2018 Rodgers-Cromartie, 31, was set to enter the final […]

The Cincinnati Bengals need some reinforcements this offseason following a 7-9 season which saw them miss the playoffs for the second straight year. Running back Joe Mixon realizes this fact and has decided to take matters into his own hands. The incoming second-year back has taken to Twitter to try and convince top free-agent wide […]

The possibility of Penn State running back Saquon Barkley going No. 1 overall in the NFL Draft has gained steam over the last few weeks. Barkley also helped add some more fuel to that fire with his terrific showing at the recently-concluded Combine. Even oddsmakers have now acknowledged Barkley’s chances of going No. 1 overall […]

The Seattle Seahawks had their reasons for trading away defensive stalwart Michael Bennett to the Philadelphia Eagles. Just a day after the deal was made, those reasons are now starting to trickle out. According to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, Bennett was apparently causing a lot of problems for Seahawks coaches last season. “We’ll have […]

The Seattle Seahawks are taking a look at potential veterans additions on both sides of the ball. Yesterday, they met with former Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing as a possible addition to their ever-changing defense. And now, they are hosting former Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart. Per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network: Here’s an […]

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jarvis Landry has finally signed his franchise tender worth close to $16 million, per Omar Kelly of the Sun-Sentinel. The Dolphins tagged Landry on the first day when teams were allowed to do so back on Feb. 20. By signing his tender, Landry will become the highest-paid receiver in the NFL […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have used the franchise tag on star running back Le’Veon Bell for a second-straight year. Bell didn’t take too kindly to getting tagged last season as he basically skipped all team offseason workouts including training camp before finally singing his franchise tender a week before the start of the season. Bell has […]

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Jordan Matthews has some beef with his old team, the Philadelphia Eagles. Per Vic Carucci of The Buffalo News, Matthews went on SiriusXM NFL Radio and accused the Eagles’ medical staff of “two really bad diagnoses” on his knee and his ankle, which were only discovered by the Bills’ doctors after […]

Aqib Talib’s time with the Denver Broncos appears to be over. The Broncos would like to get something back for Talib in a trade. However, the veteran cornerback would rather prefer to get cut and become a free agent so that he could pick his next team. And apparently, the team currently on top of […]

The changes keep on coming for the Seattle Seahawks on the defensive side of the ball. On the heels of their trade of veteran defensive end Michael Bennett to the Philadelphia Eagles, a report has emerged that the Seahawks are also set to meet with former Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing on Wednesday. More #Seahawks […]

It’s been a tumultuous Wednesday in Seattle. Alarm bells started ringing when Seahawks players started posting goodbyes to Richard Sherman on social media, prompting speculation that the star cornerback had been traded or cut. However, Sherman has clarified that he has not been let go by the team, and that he’s not exactly sure what […]

The New England Patriots will opt not to fill the vacancy at defensive coordinator left by Matt Patricia, who left to become the new Detroit Lions head coach. However, linebackers coach Brian Flores will ostensibly replace Patricia in leading the team’s defense and calling plays despite not having the defensive coordinator title, according to ESPN. […]

For the second straight year, the Pittsburgh Steelers have put the franchise tag on star running back Le’Veon Bell. Since it’s the second time they’ve used that designation on Bell, it will cost them a costly sum of $14.5 million. In order to make room for Bell’s salary on their cap, the Steelers have restructured […]

A group which included Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey help save the life of an injured hiker over the weekend in Colorado. Max Henson of the Panthers’ official website reports that McCaffrey, along with his brothers Dylan and Max and friends Michael Mann and Brooke Pettet, went hiking at Castle Rock, which is just […]

Kirk Cousins’ days with the Washington Redskins are basically over after the team declined to franchise tag him for a third straight year, allowing him to hit free agency this offseason. According to one of Cousins’ soon-to-be-ex-Redskins teammates, leaving might have been what the quarterback wanted all along. Veteran safety DeAngelo Hall says the team […]

Wide receiver Allen Robinson will be a free agent this offseason following the Jacksonville Jaguars’ decision not to give him the franchise tag, in part due to the torn ACL he suffered last season. But despite the fact that this free agency period could have a significant impact on his career, Robinson tells ESPN’s Adam […]

The Washington Redskins have already accomplished one piece of important business this offseason by trading for Alex Smith to succeed the outgoing Kirk Cousins as the team’s starting quarterback. Their next item on the agenda appears to be finding Smith a big-time receiver in free agency. The Redskins are reportedly expected to go after Allen […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have informed wide receiver Allen Robinson he will not be franchise tagged, which means he’ll hit free agency this offseason. That also means the Washington Redskins will be free to pursue him in the open market, as NBC Sports Washington’s JP Finlay reports. Washington head coach Jay Gruden knows he needs more […]

It seems the Kirk Cousins sweepstakes isn’t quite done and dusted after all. Despite recent reports circulating that the in-demand quarterback had already narrowed down his destination in free agency to two teams (and possibly even one), a conflicting report has now emerged saying that Cousins is still keeping all his options open. Per Manish Mehta […]

Veteran running back Matt Forte recently announced his plan to call time on his 10-year career and retire from the NFL. And fittingly, he wants to go out of the league the way he came in: as a Chicago Bear. In an appearance on NBC Sports Chicago’s Facebook Live show with J.J. Stankevitz and Chuck […]

Florida State defensive back Derwin James has some admirers who’d like to see him in a Dallas Cowboys jersey in the near future. But as Chase Goodbread of NFL.com reports, James doesn’t expect to be on the board by the time the Cowboys pick at No. 19, so they’ll need to move up a bit […]

Defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson’s release from the New York Jets isn’t official quite yet, but he already has his first visit with another team lined up for when he does actually become a free agent. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Wilkerson plans to visit the Green Bay Packers in the first of what could be […]

A.J. McCarron was very nearly a Cleveland Browns player last season. But due to some typical Browns incompetence, the deal didn’t go through and McCarron was stuck in Cincinnati for the rest of the year. According to Peter King of Sports Illustrated, though, the Browns want to make it official this offseason and sign McCarron […]

While interest continues to build for several quarterbacks around the league, particularly impending free agents like Kirk Cousins and Teddy Bridgewater, there doesn’t seem to be much of a frenzy surrounding Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles. But according to Peter King of Sports Illustrated, the Eagles have received at least one “respectable” offer for the […]