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Dolphins corner Xavien Howard signed a five-year deal this offseason that made him the highest-paid player at his position. Howard has overcome a lot, and being respected as one of the best is a great feeling. He only wishes his team was afforded that same respect. While training camp and the preseason still have to […]

Amari Cooper’s last days as a Raider were filled with inconsistent play, head-scratching usage and continued disappointment for a player not living up to expectations. After six games in Oakland, he was shipped to Dallas, where he found his footing. In 11 games with Dallas, including playoffs, Cooper averaged 81.45 receiving yards per game and […]

One if the Titans’ top draft selections a year ago, the switch very clearly flipped for Rashaan Evans during the middle of last season once his leg issues were behind him. Thirty-one of his 53 tackles came in the final six games. Entering his second season, Evans appears healthy and ready for an expanded role. […]

Corey Davis does a lot of things right as a player. He’s a smart, team-first receiver, but one who has not yet put up the numbers expected of him on a consistent basis — though he has shown flashes of brilliance. According to a report from Travis Haney of The Athletic, Davis has the look […]

A player touted for his run-stopping abilities coming out of Alabama, Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed was one of the best pass-rushing interior linemen in the league last season, posting career-highs in tackles (50), pressures (31), sacks (10.5) and tackles for loss (12). It was a boon for the young lineman’s career but also […]

Even though Sony Michel shined plenty last season, he wasn’t even the New England Patriots’ highest selection in the 2018 NFL Draft. Isaiah Wynn, who was taken with the 23rd overall pick in last year’s draft, missed his entire rookie season after tearing his Achilles in training camp. But with Trent Brown now out of […]

Tom Brady will turn 42 years old in just over a month and is coming off his record sixth Super Bowl win. So he’s starting to slow down, right? Of course not. He’s Tom Brady. He even stopped for a minute to post a photo and take a fun shot at ESPN’s Max Kellerman in the process. […]

The outlook for future NFL games in Mexico just took a turn for the worse. According to a report from the Spanish website AS.com, future NFL games and Formula 1 racing could be in doubt in the country as the government cuts back on subsidies for hosting sporting events. “The decision does not depend on […]

The news of Ja’Naiya Scott, 11, who was tragically shot at her home in Anderson, South Carolina, last week, hit a little too close to home for Bills defensive end Shaq Lawson. Scott was killed when someone shot at her home more than 35 times early Sunday morning. Her 18-year-old sister and and 11-year-old cousin […]

Ravens tight end Hayden Hurst, coming off a rookie campaign that was marred by injury, has added extra weight and bulked up some this offseason. He hopes it will help to curb any further ailments moving forward. After being slowed by a Jones fracture in his foot during training camp, Hurst admitted he never felt […]

The Bills return LeSean McCoy as their No. 1 running back from last year, but several moves made this offseason indicate the spot may now be open to competition. A rough 2018 season for McCoy led Bills to acquire Frank Gore, T.J. Yeldon and Devin Singletary this offseason. Yeldon said that the team pitched him on the idea of […]

A $5,000 reward has been offered for information regarding the shooting that injured Giants rookie cornerback Corey Ballentine and killed his best friend,  and college teammate, Dwane Simmons. The Shawnee Co. Crime Stoppers announced via Facebook on Tuesday that the anonymous donor added $5,000 to the $2,000 reward that was already being offered by Crime […]

Browns fans are really fired up for this season. How excited? They snatched up the entire first wave of free training camp tickets in less than an hour on Wednesday, according to a report from Cleveland.com. The first wave includes eight practices between July 25th and Aug. 2nd, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tickets […]

On Wednesday, Amazon Prime and the NFL announced the return of “All or Nothing,” which will feature the Carolina Panthers. The eight-episode look back at the 2018 season will debut July 19 on Amazon Prime. The team released a promotional video on Twitter. Carolina started last season well, going 6-2 in the first half, but then […]

It remains unclear whether Darren Sproles will play this season — the running back is mulling retirement — but recent Instagram videos appear to give the impression that he hopes to be back on the field. The former Philadelphia Eagles running back recently shared videos on Instagram that showed him working out with New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees […]

In what NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport called a “significant development” in the case, Chiefs receiver Tyreek Hill is expected to be at training camp after an eight-hour meeting with league officials in Kansas City on Wednesday. Wednesday’s meeting gave Hill and his legal team an opportunity to provide further clarity in regards to the four-page rebuttal his […]

Right tackle Ja’Wuan James might not have been the addition that made the most offseason headlines for the Broncos, but he’s already making an impact on the team. Denver signed James to a four-year, $51 million contract after free agency opened in March and the deal leaves him behind only Raiders’ tackle Trent Brown on […]

Tom Brady and Joe Namath may be affiliated with two division rivals, but the two can’t stop saying nice things about each other. Speaking on The Howard Stern Show, legendary Jets quarterback Joe Namath freely admitted that the quarterback of the rival Patriots is the greatest to ever play the position. “Tom is the best,” […]

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill, who has been banned from the team’s training facility amid a child abuse investigation, is scheduled to meet with NFL officials in Kansas City today, per Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. The Kansas Department of Children and Families has been investigating possible child abuse, battery or neglect […]

Washington Senior Vice President of Player Personnel Doug Williams is one of the most memorable quarterbacks to ever suit up for the Redskins. He’s also pretty impressed with the team’s newest addition to the quarterback room. Williams told Steve Wyche of NFL Network that Haskins, the first-round quarterback out of Ohio State, has a legitimate […]

Remember in 2011, when the Jaguars traded up to select Blaine Gabbert, a quarterback out of Missouri, in the first round of the draft? Well, the team apparently didn’t inform their head coach beforehand. Jack Del Rio, who lead Jacksonville from 2003-2011, said on ESPN690 in Jacksonville on Tuesday that he was unaware that former general […]

Washington Redskins Senior Vice President of Player Personnel Doug Williams is being given a one-year extension. A report from Chris Russell and Craig Hoffman of 106.7 “The Fan” that Williams has received a planned extension called a “rollover,” which essentially just keeps his current deal in place for one extra year. Williams signed a three-year […]

Julian Edleman is about to share his unique story in an equally unique way. The Patriots’ receiver is the subject of Showtime’s new documentary “100%: Julian Edelman” which will premiere Friday at 9:00 p.m. ET. The documentary will chronicle Edelman’s recovery following his torn ACL that kept him out of the 2017 season along with […]

The San Francisco 49ers and Robbie Gould remain in a dispute about the kicker’s future. “It’s a complicated situation,” Gould told NBCChicago.com this week, via a transcript from NBCBayArea.com. “The way I’ve kind of approached it is, I want to spend time with my family. And I let my agent handle it, and if anything comes […]

Its become the popular train of thought that trial by fire is the best way for a young quarterback to learn. And, while there certainly are cases that support that, there’s also plenty of evidence to the contrary. Redskins Super Bowl and MVP-winning quarterback Joe Theismann doesn’t buy into that thought. Not when it comes to […]

For a over a decade, Drew Brees has been the face of New Orleans. He doesn’t appear to mind if that changes. The New Orleans Pelicans gave a jolt to the city last week when they drafted Zion Williamson with the first overall pick in the NBA draft. Williamson’s selection comes on the heels of […]

It might just be wishful thinking or perhaps there’s some truth to it. Either way, Bruce Irvin likes what he sees from the Carolina Panthers’ defensive front. Irvin, of course, knows what a great defense looks like. He was part of the Seahawks team that won Super Bowl XLVIII on the back of an overwhelming […]

Defensive end Takk McKinley was one of a handful of players Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn hoped to see improvement from this offseason. On offense, it was Jake Matthews and Calvin Ridley. On defense, it was Takk McKinely, Vic Beasley, and Isaiah Oliver. Overall, Quinn was happy with what he saw from his team during […]

For New Orleans Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, this offseason was supposed to be about regaining a larger role, and possibly competing for a starting spot on a team, after hitting free agency. The reward for years of work rehabbing a gruesome knee injury and sitting behind Drew Brees in the process. At least, that’s what […]

In a recent study by the Emory University Goizueta School of Business, professor Mike Lewis, via Yahoo.com, sought to use statistical analysis to determine the NFL’s “best” fans. The study used the hard-core, religiously devoted fan as well as the casual fan, so those at the top of the list have more of the latter […]

Jeff Driskel started for the Cincinnati Bengals after Andy Dalton suffered a season-ending injury last year. He may not even be on the roster this coming season. The Bengals drafted former N.C. State quarterback Ryan Finley and also have undrafted free agent Jake Dolegala on the roster. Geoff Hobson, on Bengals.com, broke down the situation, […]

Clyde Christianson doesn’t think Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jameis Winston is a lost cause. In fact, he thinks the quarterback could turn out just fine. Winston’s main, perceived, problem has been interceptions. He threw 58 interceptions over his first four years. Just like Andrew Luck threw 55, Cam Newton threw 54, and Matthew Stafford threw 54 […]

The Titans and quarterback Marcus Mariota are heading for a crossroads. So the team is trying to teach its quarterback a specific lesson before the season starts. Tennessee want a multiple offense that can threaten a defense in numerous ways, but figuring out where to pull the trigger and where to rein it in with […]

Josh McCown started a few games during the 2018 season, but his biggest job last year was mentoring Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold. McCown won’t be back in that role this year. He’s retired from the NFL and jokes that will lead to Darnold getting “lost on the way to the dry cleaners” as he […]

Pittsburgh Steelers assistant coach Teryl Austin traveled a long road to come back home. A native of Sharon, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh’s new senior defensive assistant/secondary coach’s nomadic, 28-year career would take Austin to four different colleges before he jumped to the pros with the Seattle Seahawks in 2003 and Arizona Cardinals in 2007, where he became […]

Former Green Bay Packers players George Koonce and Eric Torkelson have been nominated to join the team’s board of directors. Packers shareholders will vote on new board members during their annual meeting at 11 a.m. July 24 at Lambeau Field. The board of directors will vote on the executive committee nomination in August. Thomas Olejniczak, who […]

The Bears have inked their final unsigned draft pick to a rookie contract. The team announced the signing of sixth-round selection Duke Shelley on Thursday. Shelley, a cornerback, was selected No. 205 overall out of Kansas State, where he appeared in 38 games with 37 starts over four seasons. He recorded 165 tackles, eight interceptions—returning […]

Did you think the drama surrounding the Patriots and Texans had quieted down? Think again. In the latest development, Greg Bedard of BostonSportsJournal.com reported, via MassLive.com, the Patriots are “livid” with former employee Jack Easterby, a guy who climbed the ladder a few rungs in New England before parlaying that into a real position of […]

Earl Thomas is in a unique spot this year, learning an entirely new defense in the late stages of his career. Baltimore’s defense has proven to be much more complex than what Thomas played in during his time in Seattle. Thomas hasn’t shied away from the fact that it will take some time to become […]