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Hall of Fame defensive tackle Warren Sapp knows a thing or two about defense. He was part of some terrific defenses during his nine-year stint with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But Sapp clearly did not like what he saw from the Bucs D in 2017. “I’m lost. I’m as lost as any fan. And I […]

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is generally considered the greatest NFL player of all-time. He already has five Super Bowl rings and is about to play for a sixth in Minnesota. However, the Deflategate saga will forever leave a stain on his remarkable resume. Brady was suspended for the first four games in 2016 […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Le’Veon Bell are currently locked in negotiations for a long-term contract. Bell recently admitted that those talks are much closer this time around than they were last year, which should be a promising sign for Steelers fans. If that is indeed true, then Bell and the Steelers still have a lot […]

The future of Jarvis Landry is arguably the biggest storyline for the Miami Dolphins this offseason. The star wideout wants to get paid, but it remains to be seen whether the Dolphins will be willing to give him the big-money deal he’s looking for. And as Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports, Landry […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have the third-fewest unrestricted free agents to worry about signing this offseason. However, their decision regarding wide receiver Allen Robinson will be the biggest one they will make. According to Ryan O’Halloran of the Florida Times-Union, the Jaguars will likely use the franchise tag on wide receiver Allen Robinson if they can’t […]

Cleveland Browns left tackle Joe Thomas has been out of commission for some time due to his season-ending triceps injury. This long layoff has apparently given Thomas time to think about the personnel moves the Browns should do this offseason. Thomas shared some of his personal teambuilding thoughts in a recent appearance on ESPN Radio, […]

Following a lengthy investigation, the NFL has finally cleared the Carolina Panthers of any violations of the league’s concussion protocol during their handling of quarterback Cam Newton’s head injury in their playoff game against the New Orleans Saints on Jan. 7. “Mr. Newton was properly evaluated for a concussion in the sideline medical tent and […]

Dez Bryant’s future with the Dallas Cowboys came into question recently following Cowboys vice-president Stephen Jones’ comments about the star wide receiver. However, Stephen’s father and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has now weighed in on the issue. According to Drew Davison of the Star-Telegram, the elder Jones expects Bryant to be with the team next season […]

The Dallas Cowboys once again failed to make the playoffs in 2017, the fifth time in seven full seasons they’ve been unable to reach the postseason under head coach Jason Garrett. But as Drew Davison of the Star-Telegram reports, owner Jerry Jones has dismissed the notion that Garrett’s job is in any sort of danger. […]

The Minnesota Vikings have a vacancy at offensive coordinator after Pat Shurmur was formally named the New York Giants’ new head coach. The man Shurmur replaced, former Giants head coach Ben McAdoo, has been linked with the job. But Minnesota will continue talking to candidates, with former Seattle Seahawks and Vikings offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell […]

New Arizona Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks is hard at work trying to find his new offensive coordinator. After interviewing former Seattle Seahawks OC Darrell Bevell, Wilks and the Cards have also lined up an interview with former Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter: Former Seahawks’ OC Darrell Bevell has wrapped […]

Newly-named New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur now has his defensive coordinator. Former Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator James Bettcher is set to take over that role from the departing Steve Spagnuolo. The #Giants are making James Bettcher their new defensive coordinator, source says. He chose them over the #Titans. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January […]

It’s been well-established that James Harrison is a frequent visitor of the gym. The social media videos of his workouts are truly awe-inspiring and a testament to his immense dedication. That’s why the 39-year-old pass-rusher remains in impeccable shape and has still made an impact upon his arrival to the New England Patriots. One would […]

Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen is a highly-touted prospect who stands a good chance of having his name called first by Commissioner Roger Goodell in the 2018 NFL Draft. However, it just so happens that the Cleveland Browns, who seem to be cursed given their abominable track record when it comes to quarterbacks, have the top […]

The New England Patriots are designated as the “home” team for Super Bowl LII in Minnesota against the Philadelphia Eagles. However, they have opted to wear their white away jerseys instead of the blue jerseys which they normally wear at Gillette Stadium. If recent history is any indication, that decision may just result in New […]

The Arizona Cardinals now have their new head coach in Steve Wilks. He has wasted little time in finding a new defensive coordinator in Al Holcomb, who is expected to replace James Bettcher. Wilks’ next task is to find an offensive coordinator, and he has started the search by getting former Seattle Seahawks OC Darrell […]

The Arizona Cardinals have hired Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks to be their new head coach, per Darren Urban of AZCardinals.com. Wilks, who will replace recently-retired former coach Bruce Arians, has signed a four-year contract with a team option for a fifth season. Wilks, 48, has been an NFL assistant since 2006. He spent the past six […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been handed a huge boost with the news that wide receiver Adam Thielen and safety Andrew Sendejo are both expected to play in their big NFC Championship Game showdown with the Philadelphia Eagles. #Vikings WR Adam Thielen (lower back) is expected to play today against the #Eagles, despite being in plenty […]

As expected, New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead will finally make his return to the lineup against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Championship Game, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. #Patriots RB Rex Burkhead (knee) suffered no setbacks this week and he’ll play today, as expected, source said. RB Mike Gillislee (knee) will not. […]

Despite an injured right hand, Tom Brady will indeed play and start in the AFC Championship Game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, per ESPN’s Dianna Russini. Brady initially suffered his hand injury during Wednesday practice as he collided with teammate Rex Burkhead during a handoff. He didn’t suffer any ligament or bone damage, although […]

The Atlanta Falcons have one of the more dynamic running back platoons in the NFL with Pro Bowler Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman. The Falcons already locked up Freeman to a five-year, $41.25 million extension last summer. They will now have to decide whether to do the same with Coleman, who is set to be […]

As expected, New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick did not go into much detail with his answers to the media’s questions about quarterback Tom Brady’s hand injury on Friday, as ESPN’s Mike Reiss reports. “Yeah, we gave out the injury report yesterday. We’ll update it today,” Belichick said in reference to Brady’s status. When asked […]

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has already made it known that he feels excited about the likelihood of Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur becoming his new head coach. But if OBJ still had some lingering reservations about working with Shurmur, then he better read Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs’ comments about […]

The Atlanta Falcons didn’t have their two skill-position star players at 100 percent during the playoffs as wide receiver Julio Jones and running back Devonta Freeman were both carrying injuries. Freeman, especially, played through a sprained MCL and PCL in his knee in their two playoff games which potentially required surgery. But as Vaughn McClure […]

Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield caused quite a stir after he dropped a not-so-subtle hint that he wanted the Miami Dolphins to draft him. However, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner has quickly clarified that he’ll be willing to play for any team that drafts him. Per Baker Mayfield on Twitter: “Everybody can relax, I will play […]

The New England Patriots are one win away from their eighth trip to the Super Bowl in the legendary Tom Brady/Bill Belichick dynasty. It’s a testament to the franchise’s unbelievable consistency and dominance that they’ve managed to remain perennial contenders for nearly two decades. But according to Neil Paine of FiveThirtyEight, this year’s Patriots have […]

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has an injury to his right hand, which happens to be his throwing hand. While Brady is expected to play in the AFC Championship Game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, it remains to be seen just how much that hand injury will impact his effectiveness during the game. However, Jaguars […]

Cleveland Browns left tackle Joe Thomas was sidelined for the first time in his Hall-of-Fame-worthy career this season after he suffered a season-ending torn triceps injury in October. That injury has given the incredible 33-year-old offensive lineman the time to contemplate his future and whether he should call it a career. But as Nate Ulrich […]

There was some concern surrounding the status of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, who was limited on Wednesday’s practice due to a right hand injury he suffered after a collision with a teammate. However, an X-ray later revealed that there was no structural damage on his injured throwing hand. And according to NFL Network’s […]

Recently fired former Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell could potentially be in the mix for a spot in Matt Nagy’s coaching staff on the Chicago Bears, the Chicago Tribune’s Brad Biggs reports. Sources have said that former Seahawks offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell could wind up in the mix as well. Bevell has not worked with Nagy […]

While the Jacksonville Jaguars are busy preparing for their big AFC Championship Game showdown with the New England Patriots on Sunday, star wide receiver Allen Robinson is also busy rehabbing the torn ACL he suffered in Week 1 which cost him the entire season. Robinson is now facing a bit of uncertainty as he’s set […]

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line coach Mike Munchak has likely taken himself out of the running for the Arizona Cardinals’ head coaching job after he declined a second interview with the team, according to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen. Munchak and Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo were reportedly two of the candidates the Cardinals planned on talking […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have opted not to re-sign out-of-contract offensive coordinator Todd Haley, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Sources: The #Steelers are allowing OC Todd Haley to walk now that he’s out of his contract. Pittsburgh expected to have a new OC. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 17, 2018 Haley had been Pittsburgh’s offensive […]

The Seattle Seahawks have officially announced the hiring of new defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr., offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, and offensive line coach Mike Solari, per Seahawks.com’s John Boyle. The news came out just a few days ago that Norton, who had already agreed to go to the San Francisco 49ers to be their assistant […]

Recently retired race car driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. made a good chunk of change while competing in NASCAR for nearly two decades. And apparently, he’s interested in investing some of that hard-earned money by becoming a minority owner with the NFL’s Carolina Panthers, according to the Associated Press. Although Earnhardt is a known Washington Redskins […]

New Orleans Saints left tackle Terron Armstead had quite another injury-riddled 2017 season. The oft-injured offensive lineman missed six games this year as he dealt with shoulder, chest, and thigh injuries. But apart from those, Armstead might have also been suffering from a previously unknown hip flexor injury, which he revealed in a tweet. Season […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will have yet another representative on the AFC Pro Bowl squad in Orlando later this month. Defensive end Cameron Heyward has been added to the team after Oakland Raiders star Khalil Mack withdrew due to an injury, Lauren Kirschman of PennLive.com reports. After an injury-shortened 2016 season, Heyward, 28, came back with […]

New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Zach Strief’s season ended long before the rest of his teammates as he suffered a torn ACL and MCL in October which required surgery. Strief has contemplated retirement due to that serious injury, but the Saints’ stunning loss to the Minnesota Vikings in the playoffs has caused him to have […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers expect to have star quarterback Ben Roethlisberger back for 2018, and possibly two more years after that. However, there are doubts as to whether offensive coordinator Todd Haley will still be around to call plays for him. As Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette points out, Haley is out of contract with […]