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Denver Broncos receiver Courtland Sutton caught two red-zone passes last season. Both went for touchdowns. Checking in at 6-foot-4 and 216 pounds, Sutton is the biggest receiver on the Broncos’ roster and, one would think, the most likely target in that area of the field. But last year, 176 NFL players had more than Sutton’s […]

The Miami Dolphins continue to collect highly drafted defensive linemen discarded by the team that drafted them. A week after signing Nate Orchard, a former second-round pick, they added defensive tackle Adolphus Washington, a third-round pick by the Bills in 2016. The Dolphins have listed Orchard as a linebacker. To make room for Washington on […]

At least one aspect of Gregg Williams’ tenure in Cleveland has carried over into the new regime. The former Browns’ defensive coordinator told media at various points last season that star rookie cornerback Denzel Ward needed to work on his tackling technique, or he would continue to suffer from injuries — Ward had multiple concussions […]

Tyler Boyd doesn’t mind working, while working on an extension. It’s not uncommon for players actively working on contract extensions to stay away from OTA workouts, to minimize the risk to future earnings. But for the Bengals’ wide receiver , he’s opting to continue, with his fingers crossed. “I’m just trying to do what’s right,” […]

When JuJu Smith-Schuster joined the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2017, he was the youngest player in the NFL and trailed Antonio Brown and Martavis Bryant on the depth chart. When Smith-Schuster stepped onto the field for the start of organized team activities, he still was the youngest wide receiver on the roster. But at just 22 […]

Bruce Allen identified getting a contract extension done for Pro Bowl guard Brandon Scherff as one of the Redskins’ biggest priorities of the 2019 offseason. To this point, however, nothing has happened. They are talking, though. “We’ve been talking, but I’m not really worried about that,” Scherff said, via JP Finlay of NBCSportsWashington.com. “I’m here […]

Changes are coming to the NFL scouting combine, but the event is staying at its long-time home for at least the next two years. The NFL is extending its partnership with the city of Indianapolis to host the combine through 2021, adding another year to its standing agreement, with “a series of annual options” available […]

Landon Collins never wanted to leave New York, but didn’t have much choice in the matter when Giants general manager Dave Gattleman decided not to retain him. Joining NFL Network’s Good Morning Football on Thursday, Collins said he would have played his entire career with Big Blue if he had his way. “It hit me pretty tough, […]

New England Patriots’ owner Robert Kraft’s case has been suspended indefinitely in the courts, and the NFL doesn’t seem any closer to coming to a decision of its own on the Patriots owner. League commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday he will wait until Kraft’s legal battle is resolved before making his own decisions on the […]

Some Browns players may be lobbying for Gerald McCoy to join the team, but Myles Garrett isn’t one of them. Sure, don’t get him wrong, he’d likely welcome the addition of the Pro Bowl defensive tackle. But, for now, Garrett is focused on following up on his own breakout season. Under new defensive coordinator Steve […]

A lot has changed since DeSean Jackson last wore an Eagles uniform. He wants to make sure he and his new offense are on the same page. Jackson has been around the team all offseason, working to develop a chemistry with quarterback Carson Wentz. The fact hasn’t been lost on his new coach, either. “That’s […]

A host site has yet to be determined for the 2022 NFL Draft, but that may not stop the league from awarding a site for 2023. According to s report from SI.com’s Albert Breer, Kansas City could be awarded the event that year when the owners meet Wednesday. As was reported yesterday by multiple outlets, […]

The NFL and the Players Association have, so far, had two meetings regarding a new collective bargaining agreement. To date, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport said Tuesday the talks have been described as “cordial” and “amicable.” In short, no one is being taken to court yet and talks may be heading in the right direction. The […]

The Cleveland Browns once were rumored to have interest in trading for former Buccaneers Gerald McCoy. Now Cleveland may just sign him outright. McCoy was released by the Bucs on Monday, and Cleveland.com reported the interest in signing the 31-year old. McCoy, who’s never made the playoffs, wants to play for a contender. The surging […]

Organized Team Activities are voluntary, so there is no real obligation for NFL players to show up to these workouts. However, it is always news, nonetheless, when a team’s best player doesn’t participate in them. Such is the case with the Falcons and Julio Jones. The Atlanta Journal Constitution reported Jones’ absence. Jones’ absence comes […]

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson made it official when he met the media Tuesday during QTAs. Star quarterback Carson Wentz will be a full participant in the practices, with no restrictions, via the team’s website. “Carson has no limitations,” Pederson said. “I’m not going to hold him back.” That’s significant news since the team has […]

Peyton Manning as a general manager? Only if he can be the owner, too. At least, that’s the conclusion former teammate Reggie Wayne came to when asked about the possibility of Manning being in an NFL team’s front office. Wayne said Manning would be a modern version of Jerry Jones: Wayne meant Manning would be […]

Joey Bosa of the Los Angeles Chargers missed more than half of the 2018 NFL season with a foot injury sustained during training camp. He did return to play seven games for the Chargers, though, as well as two playoff games. Nearly a year removed from the injury, Bosa said his foot is of little […]

The Buccaneers had long been expected to make a move regarding veteran defensive tackle Gerald McCoy, whether that was a trade or a release of the 31-year-old. McCoy was set to make $13 million in 2019 and the salary cap-strapped Bucs needed the cap room to sign first-round draft pick Devin White and make a […]

Green Bay Packers safety Josh Jones, a second-round pick just two years ago, is skipping the start of organized team activities this week and wants to be traded, according to ESPN’s Rob Demovsky. Jones is now buried on the depth chart behind free agent signee Adrian Amos and first-round pick Darnell Savage, who will both […]

The Buffalo Bills have made certain veteran defensive end Jerry Hughes, their best pass-rusher, isn’t going anywhere for awhile. ESPN’s Adam Schefter first reported Tuesday morning that the extension is for two years and worth up to $23 million. Citing a source, Schefter said the deal included $19 million in guaranteed money. Hughes was set […]

Malcolm Jenkins has been absent from much of the Eagles’ offseason work so far, and it appears that will continue even longer. According to Howard Eskin of WIP, Jenkins is not expected to be with the team for the start of on-field OTA work today. ESPN’s Adam Schefter also noted the absence, adding this is the first […]

Perhaps at one time the Cowboys had interest in Gerald McCoy. However, that interest seems to have faded away. The Buccaneers recently released the nine-year veteran defensive tackle, but 247 Sports’ Allan Bell reported Tuesday morning Dallas now has “very little” interest in the 31-year-old former first-round pick. There are a few ways one can […]

When Dwayne Haskins and Montez Sweat announced that the Redskins drafted former Stanford running back Bryce Love with the No. 112 pick outside of the Jefferson Memorial, it was a selection that seemed surprising at first. But Love also presented a talent the coaching staff could not pass up on. Love fell down draft boards after tearing his ACL on […]

Jeffrey Lurie delivered the commencement address at his alma mater Clark University on Sunday, touching on, among other things, his team’s head coach, Doug Pederson and his role in turning the Eagles into a Super Bowl contender. Lurie said that even with the emergence of big data and artificial intelligence, the “qualities that make us uniquely […]

Joe Mixon has quietly become one of the best all-around running backs in football. The Bengals runner missed two games last year, yet still managed to lead the AFC in rushing yards. In 14 games last season he ran for 1,168 yards with a gaudy 4.9 yards per carry. He’s a dual-threat back as well, […]

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook has fought through a ton of adversity in his first two seasons. His rookie campaign was cut short due to a torn ACL, and he missed five games in 2018, as well. Cook is set up to have a big year in 2019, however. Of all the players on […]

There’s little doubt that Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has one of the best arms in the NFL. Count Peter Schrager, though, among the group that thinks Mahomes is unmatched atop the throwing-power throne. Schrager gave his rankings of the top quarterbacks by arm strength during a recent segment on the NFL Network show Good Morning […]

Ted Ginn is known for his speed. Always has been. The 34-year old receiver has long been considered one of the fastest players in the NFL. He posted a 4.37 in the 40-yard dash at the 2007 Combine while recovering from a sprained foot and said 4.22 is the fastest he has ever run. He […]

Kirk Herbstreit hasn’t been a fan of the drama surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason. ESPN’s college football analyst and lead color commentator defended Ben Roethlisberger amidst recent criticism from former teammates Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell. He also re-tweeted Ryan Shazier and JuJu Smith-Schuster’s Twitter posts defending Roethlisberger, who signed a two-year extension earlier this offseason. This week, Herbstreit […]

It took a little while for Shelby Harris to find his footing in the NFL, but he seems to have discovered a home in Denver. Harris was a 2014 seventh-round pick in Oakland, but played in only eight games in his first two seasons while jumping on and off the roster. He was waived six […]

With the point of a finger, Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman made one thing clear. Any success his team has this season will be directly linked to Giants general manager Dave Gettleman. Three of Washington’s most important players landed with the team as a byproduct of decisions made by Gettleman. Josh Norman signed with Washington after Gettleman […]

The offseason was filled with uncertainty regarding the Patriots’ coaching staff, especially after the out-of-nowhere departure of presumed defensive coordinator Greg Schiano. The staff may be all set, for now, but it appears as though Bill Belichick be taking more duties upon himself. According to reports, Belichick will handle the duties of defensive play-caller for the […]

Ricardo Louis is set to miss his second straight season after the Miami Dolphins placed the receiver on injured reserve. He missed the whole 2018 season with a neck injury. The 25-year-old Louis, who grew up in Miami, and was happy to return to his hometown team, will instead not play at all. A fourth-round […]

Baker Mayfield has ran into Tom Brady several times this offseason. The two filmed a commercial together to celebrate the NFL’s 100th anniversary, and also hung out at the Kentucky Derby. The second-year quarterback has loved it. Mayfield said he and Brady haven’t really spent much time speaking about the details of quarterback play, but […]

The Dolphins are poised to add some veteran depth in the form of linebacker Nate Orchard in an effort to boost their pass rush, according to the Palm Beach Post. The Dolphins brought in several veteran edge players, including linebacker Connor Barwin and some young prospects for workouts on Wednesday. Barwin has been mulling various […]

Antonio Brown is finishing his final attempt to say farewell to anything from his Pittsburgh days. This week, the Oakland Raiders receiver made one last trip to Pittsburgh, as revealed by his Instagram account. He was in town to deal with a speeding ticket from last fall, but decided to make a few more stops […]

Brandon Beane was arguably the most active general manager in the NFL this offseason. Much of that time has been insisting that veteran back LeSean McCoy is still the team’s starter in the backfield. However, questions have persisted about McCoy’s future with the team. The latest such talk comes from Ryan Talbot of NewYorkUpstate.com, who lists […]

Sean Payton couldn’t help but get caught in the excitement about Zion Williamson coming to New Orleans. Wednesday, the Saints’ coach on posted a Twitter message where he said he “Had a thought…” Included in the message was a photo illustration that showed the former Duke basketball superstar wearing a Saints uniform with the same […]