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The Ravens may have their own version of Taysom Hill. At least, that’s how general manager Eric DeCosta sees it. After drafting former Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley, DeCosta said he envisions the player doing a little bit of everything in Baltimore. “I think he’s a football player and everything that entails,” DeCosta said. “His […]

The Redskins traded for Case Keenum and drafted Dwayne Haskins at quarterback this offseason. But their first option at the position may be the guy who played for them last year. Colt McCoy has yet to take a snap this offseason after a third surgery on his leg in April. McCoy did not practice with the […]

Baker Mayfield doesn’t like Sam Ehlinger. The Browns quarterback has never been one to mince his words and that certainly was the case in a recent interview when he was asked about the Texas Longhorns and their quarterback. “Sam can stay down there in Texas,” Mayfield said Wednesday on SportsTalk 1400, via the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. […]

Honestly, the criticism of Giants rookie quarterback Daniel Jones this offseason has been a  little over the top. But if you are thinking Jones is going to use every slight as extra motivation and have a long memory when it comes to delivering payback whenever his time comes, think again. He is far from Baker Mayfield. “I’d […]

Michael Vick has been the comparison for nearly every mobile quarterback that enters the NFL draft since Vick, himself, was selected with the first overall pick in 2001. Last year, it was Lamar Jackson, the electric playmaker out of Louisville that drew the comparisons. However, Vick said this year’s top pick, Kyler Murray, is his […]

Things didn’t end well for running back Ty Montgomery in Green Bay. He’s hoping for a new beginning with the Jets this season, the beginning of what he hopes is a long relationship. “I’m trying not to get ahead of myself, but I’m excited for what lies ahead,” Montgomery said, via the team’s website. “I love being […]

Lions coach Matt Patricia calls Rashaan Melvin a natural fit for his scheme. He would know, as the coach had Melvin in 2015 when he was the Patriots’ defensive coordinator. It’s the reason the Lions signed Melvin in free agency after releasing Nevin Lawson. “I’m a long guy,” Melvin said, explaining why he was a natural fit in […]

At this point, comeback rumors will be following Brett Favre around after he is in the grave. So, is it time for another Favre Watch? Probably not, but there were a few minutes when it looked like there was at least a chance that Favre was considering another run in the NFL. Favre, 49, announced […]

Ereck Flowers flamed out as an offensive tackle in New York, so why not try him at guard? According to a report from the Washington Post, that’s exactly what the Redskins plan to do. “Oh, yeah, I think so,” Redskins assistant head coach Bill Callahan, who directs the offensive line, said during minicamp when asked whether […]

Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Devin Bush won’t be the biggest linebacker to ever set foot on an NFL field. But, then again, he’s used to that. At 5-foot-11 and 234 pounds, Bush is a bit undersized compared to some of his compatriots across the league, but he enters the NFL after an ultra-productive career at Michigan […]

Gerald McCoy knows this Panthers’ defense is capable of big things. Its why he came to Carolina in the first place. With the veteran defensive tackle aboard, the expectations for Carolina’s defense are high. And when asked on WFNZ’s Wilson & Parcell what his own expectations are, McCoy made it clear the bar is set high. […]

The Raiders signed Johnathan Abram to his rookie contract late Tuesday, making the safety the third selection to ink a deal that day. No. 4 pick Clelin Ferrell and No. 40 Trevon Mullen also signed. Abram was slotted to receive a contract worth $11.45 million over four years that includes $6.380 million in a signing […]

When the Oakland Raiders drafted safety Johnathan Abram in the first round, it signaled another decision the team announced days later. They would not pick up Karl Joseph’s fifth-year option. Lamarcus Joyner’s arrival in free agency also played a roll in muddying the picture at the back end of the Raiders’ defense. Joyner has spent […]

Cam Newton has been down this road before. The Carolina Panthers quarterback had shoulder surgery before the 2017 season — but not until March, and he was on a strict pitch count upon his return — so he knows how to handle the rehabilitation process. So far, he looks well ahead of that 2017 pace. […]

Dante Pettis did some good things at San Francisco 49ers minicamp. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has noticed a much different Pettis out on the practice field compared to a year ago. That bodes well for the second-year wideout and the 49ers offense, which lacked a single 500-yard wide receiver last season. “Dante’s body is maturing,” Garoppolo […]

Few defensive players have been as demoralizing to offenses in recent memory than Justin Houston. The now-Colt and former Chief spent years wrecking AFC West offensive lines, and hopes to do the same in the AFC South. It is fair to question whether Houston can have the same level of impact in Indianapolis, a team […]

Daniel Jones didn’t even have to throw a pass before getting welcomed to the Bronx. The Giants’ first-round pick out of Duke attended Monday night’s Yankees game against the Rays, and received boos when he was shown on the jumbotron at the Stadium in between innings. The 22-year-old quarterback, who is expected to learn behind […]

Philadelphia Eagles safety Rodney McLeod is almost back. The safety is slowly but surely making his way back from major knee surgery to repair a torn ACL. While he only took part in individual drills during the team’s offseason program, the veteran defensive back has a renewed sense of confidence in his rehabilitation entering training […]

In recent seasons, it’s become increasingly popular to buy into the devaluation of the running back position. The length of their careers, the lack of relative consistency, and the ease with which you can find production at a low cost have all added to the argument that it doesn’t make sense to pay top dollar […]

By all accounts, the Jets hired a rising star in new general manager Joe Douglas. Douglas worked under some of the brightest executives in the NFL, including Ozzie Newsome with the Ravens and Howie Roseman with the Eagles. He played a huge role in finding talented players that brought two Super Bowl championships to Baltimore […]

The Rams have been relatively quiet this offseason, but that could change if (when) they decide to start extending the multitude of players that will be in line for new contracts. Jared Goff, Marcus Peters, and Greg Zuerlein are among the first that come to mind. Sean McVay will likely get a raise soon, too. […]

This offseason has been different. The Bears went 12-4 and made the playoffs in the first year under coach Matt Nagy and were a missed Cody Parkey field goal away from winning their first playoff game since 2010. The year came after many members of that team fought through years of inconsistent, and often underwhelming, […]

With a revamped roster, by way of free agency and trade, to go along with a talented young core, the Jets have the potential to surprise some people in 2019. The team focused heavily on surrounding second-year quarterback Sam Darnold on every level, adding RB Le’Veon Bell, LG Kelechi Osemele and WR Jamison Crowder within […]

So far, everyone has seemed to want to talk about Oakland Raiders pass rusher Arden Key’s weight. He doesn’t mind, since it beats talking about how his team averaged less than a sack a game last season. Key had a frustrating rookie season, coming in at 238 pounds and battling a shoulder injury. The 6-foot-5 […]

Green Bay spent a lot of money this offseason to revamp its defense. However, it is a player the team signed last year that may be getting too much money. Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox compiled a list of every team’s most overpaid player, and veteran corner/safety Tramon Williams made the cut for the Packers. From […]

The NFL lost a legend. Pat Bowlen, the principal owner of the Denver Broncos since 1984, passed away Thursday night at age 75 after an extended battle with Alzheimer’s disease. The Broncos released a statement from the Bowlen family just after midnight announcing his passing. “We are saddened to inform everyone that our beloved husband and […]

After missing offseason workouts with a shoulder injury, Bears wide receiver Anthony Miller’s recovery appears to be on track and coach Matt Nagy expects the pass catcher to be fully ready for training camp. Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reported the news. A 2018 second-round draft pick, Miller had a solid rookie season, catching […]

In an unexpected move, the Arizona Cardinals released cornerback David Amerson on Thursday. At first glance, there are two reasons this move came as a surprise. First, it came on the final day of the team’s minicamp, when teams are usually settling in with their rosters for training camp. But, the Cardinals decided to break […]

It shouldn’t really come as a surprise. At this point in the offseason, it isn’t even a fair fight. On one side of the line of scrimmage is an offense, learning a new playbook under a new coach. On the other, a defense that has a few new additions, but also is already familiar with […]

Cameron Meredith has had a rough go of it the past couple seasons. Suffering from lingering knee problem, the Saints receiver is again being held out of offseason workouts and minicamp. Last season Meredith only played six games for New Orleans. Per ESPN NFL Nation reporter Mike Triplett, the talented, but oft-injured veteran is being […]

Emmanuel Sanders doesn’t blame his teammate, Chris Harris Jr., for sitting out part of the offseason program before getting an adjustment to his contract. Harris returned to organized team activities after the team restructured the pay for the final year of his deal, but not before the holdout turned ugly at times and with plenty of trade […]

This offseason has been different for Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky, and his teammates have taken notice. The Bears went 12-4 and made the playoffs in his first full year as the team’s starting quarterback, but the third-year pro still has plenty of room for growth within coach Matt Nagy’s offense. The experience and success from […]

In a secondary that has undergone massive changes already this offseason, third-year cornerback Kevin King’s health has been under a spotlight in Green Bay. The former second-round pick has struggled with the injury bug during during his career, but the team expects him to be a full participant for training camp. King has taken part […]

Chris Ballard and the Indianapolis Colts have taken care of their own this offseason, exactly what they said they’d do. The latest is corner Kenny Moore. NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport reported the extension on Twitter. The move is telling, for a few reasons, but none more so than its timing. Moore was entering the final […]

In an offseason of upheaval at the position, Lions general manager Bob Quinn put the finishing touches on his remodel of the tight end rotation Thursday by trading Michael Roberts to New England. According to Adam Schefter, Detroit will receive a seventh-round pick in 2020. With the move, all four tight ends who made last […]

The New England Patriots reportedly filed tampering charges against the Texans in Houston’s pursuit to make Nick Caserio their next general manager. NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport said Houston’s firing of general manager Brian Gaine on June 7, one day after New England’s Super Bowl ring ceremony, “set off some alarm bells.” The NFL’s definition of […]

JJ Watt still believes he has a lot of football left in him. Watt’s belief dates back to last year, when he had to do some soul searching after injuries robbed the now 30-year old of his past two seasons. After dominating the NFL for his first five seasons, he missed nearly all of the […]

It is a simple enough question: Do you plan on playing this season? But for Titans rookie Jeffery Simmons, it is more complicated. Simmons has faced that inquiry often since being drafted in the first round of this year’s NFL Draft. When asked again this week, Simmons, who is recovering from an ACL tear, answered […]

Darius Leonard didn’t know he needed surgery. That was, until he reported for offseason workouts. What followed was a lot of time in shorts and a baseball cap, watching his Colts teammates practice without him. Leonard won’t practice at the team’s mandatory minicamp this week, either, although he has started to run on a separate […]