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The Pittsburgh Steelers have done an incredible job in recent years at selecting contributors at wide receiver outside the first round of the draft. Antonio Brown, Juju Smith-Schuster, Diontae Johnson, James Washington and Martavis Bryant are all examples of impact wideouts that the Steelers drafted outside of the draft’s first 32 selections. And with their […]

The New Orleans Saints have had a roller-coaster history. Founded in 1967, it took the team two decades to make a postseason appearance. However, since then, and especially so in recent years, the Saints have been a playoff mainstay and despite only having one Super Bowl to show for it, are contenders year in and […]

A key piece of the New England Patriots offense is now retired. Longtime fullback and seven-year NFL veteran James Develin announced his retirement via his Instagram. Develin, who joined the Patriots in 2012 as a member of their practice squad, has been the team’s starting fullback for the last six seasons. The reason for Develin’s […]

Ahead of the May 4 deadline, the Houston Texans are expected to exercise the fifth-year option on franchise quarterback Deshaun Watson per Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle. According to Wilson, the option will cost the Texans $17.3 million but is seen as just a formality as the Texans are expected to discuss a long-term […]

The New York Jets are making sure that star safety Jamal Adams stays with the team for at least two more seasons, per Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News. Before Monday’s deadline, the Jets have exercised the fifth-year option for their All-Pro safety which will keep him in New York at least until […]

Next season is shaping up to possibly be one of the best in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history. The additions of six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski have instantly transformed the team into contenders. With that being said, the team is still full of talent that the Bucs have drafted over the years […]

Doug Collins is well aware of Michael Jordan’s greatness, which he highlighted in the ESPN docu-series about the Chicago Bulls, “The Last Dance.” The former NBA player and bench tactician coached Jordan and the Bulls from 1986 until 1989 and was able to see first hand why most people call Jordan the greatest basketball player […]

Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan is not only known as arguably the best basketball player to ever live, but Jordan also developed a reputation as an expert trash-talker throughout his career. However, Jordan’s trash-talking wasn’t limited to opposing players or even referees, Jordan took it to the next level and wouldn’t even hold back when […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverly is often recognized as one of the top perimeter defenders in the NBA today. Beverley’s tenacity, quickness and hustle on the defensive side of the ball has been an asset to any team he has been on during his eight-year NBA career. However, not only is Beverley a strong […]

The NBA is looking at every possible option in order to try and resume the season that was postponed on March 11. One of those possible situations involves the season being played in a singular, isolated location. However, Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee isn’t a fan of that hypothetical situation. “I thought that was […]

Chicago Bulls icon and NBA legend Michael Jordan does the trash-talking, not the other way around. Rap artist Eminem learned that the hard way. Although Eminem has never met Jordan in person, the 15-time Grammy Award winner does have a particularly funny Jordan story to tell. With the Jordan Bulls 10-part documentary series “The Last […]

Things are slowly returning back to normal for the NBA. After the season was suspended in March, the league has allowed teams to open their practice facilities starting May 1, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Specifically, the NBA will allow practice facilities to open in states where the local government has eased stay-at-home orders. Wojnarowski also […]

Former Detroit Piston and Chicago Bull Dennis Rodman is one of the most most polarizing athletes in history. Rodman’s unapologetic attitude, unique style and overall weirdness separate him from other star players throughout NBA history. In the same vein, North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un is one of the most well-known, controversial and eccentric leaders in […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are making moves to address their need at wide receiver. After selecting TCU wideout Jalen Reagor with the 21st overall pick in the first round, the Eagles have gone out and acquired seven-year veteran Marquise Goodwin in a trade with the San Fransisco 49ers. Per NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport, Philadelphia has acquired the […]

Houston Texans head coach Bill O’Brien clearly wasn’t happy in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft. The veteran head coach showed obvious signs of frustrations during the 90th selection. According to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle, O’Brien’s frustrations stemmed from the Detroit Lions backing out of a trade that the two teams […]

The Chicago Bears were the first team to draft a tight end during the 2020 NFL Draft when they selected Notre Dame TE Cole Kmet with the 43rd overall pick of the second round. After a 2019 draft that saw two tight ends go in the first 20 picks (T.J. Hockenson and Noah Fant), the […]

The New England Patriots traded up again to draft a tight end, selecting Virginia Tech’s Dalton Keene 101st overall in the 2020 NFL Draft after sending three picks to the rival New York Jets. Per NBC Sports’ Albert Breer, the Jets have traded the 101st overall selection to New England in exchange for picks No. […]

The New England Patriots have addressed their need at tight end. After agreeing to a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders, the Pats have traded up in the third round to grab UCLA  TE Devin Asiasi with the 91st overall pick. Per ESPN’s Field Yates, the Raiders traded picks No. 91 and 159 to New […]

In a bit of a surprise move, the Philadelphia Eagles selected Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts with the 53rd overall pick in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. The move has already drawn the ire of some fans, as the team already has a franchise quarterback in Carson Wentz. However, Eagles General Manager Howie […]

The Detroit Lions and Indianapolis Colts traded five picks in the 2020 NFL Draft, including the 75th pick which landed Detroit former Ohio State guard Jonah Jackson. The Colts also traded pick 197, while the Lions sent the 85th, 149th and 182nd picks in the said draft. Colts trade: Pick 75, Pick 197. Lions trade: […]

The Carolina Panthers have traded the No. 69 and No. 148 overall picks in the 2020 NFL Draft to the Seattle Seahawks in order to move up to pick No. 64 and draft Southern Illinois safety Jeremy Chinn. Nice trade, @Panthers. 🤝 We get: #69 (R3), #148 (R5)They get: #64 (R2) pic.twitter.com/MgFrovSmqO — Seattle Seahawks […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson and his legal team got a little win after a motion to dismiss their lawsuit against Williamson’s former marketing agent in North Carolina was denied by a federal judge on Friday (April 24), per Diamond Leung of The Athletic. The motion to dismiss Zion Williamson's lawsuit in North Carolina […]

Philadelphia 76ers wing Josh Richardson is chipping in to help those in need. Amidst the current COVID-19 pandemic, many people are without jobs, money and food, leading to an increased need for meals. That’s where the Sixers forward stepped in. The 26-year-old Richardson has partnered with Lineage Logistics to “support local food insecurity efforts in […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky struggled with a shoulder injury late last season, but going into the month of May, the 25-year-old said he is 100 percent healthy. In a Twitter interview with his former backup Chase Daniel, the Bears signal-caller gave an update on his recovery from the offseason surgery he received to repair […]

Chad Johnson already has his pick to win the Super Bowl in 2021. In an interview on ESPN’s First Take on Wednesday, the former six-time Pro Bowler stated that he’s ready to bet on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win it all next year. Tampa Bay has made waves this offseason for the surprise signing […]

Joe Burrow is a tremendous athlete. There’s no doubt about that. There’s a reason that the Heisman Trophy winner will likely be going first overall to the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2020 NFL draft. With that being said, maybe Burrow is a bit too confident in his athletic skills. In an interview with Bleacher Report’s […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers certainly don’t have the best draft history. While the franchise has absolutely drafted some great players, a lot of their draft misses tend to overshadow the great picks. After all, there’s a reason the Bucs have only made the playoffs 10 times in their 46-year history and haven’t made the postseason […]

For the fourth season in a row, the Los Angeles Rams are going into the NFL Draft without a first-round pick. What is now seemingly the new normal for the franchise, Rams fans will likely have to wait until pick No. 52 to hear their team select a prospect. While the team hasn’t selected anyone […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will most likely be one of the most popular teams in Madden going forward. With the star-studded additions of Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski, the Bucs have gone from a middle-of-the-road team to one of the most exciting franchises in the game in a matter of months. While fans won’t get […]

The general consensus around the New England Patriots’ success over the last two decades is that, although Tom Brady may very well be the greatest quarterback of all time, he likely wouldn’t be where he is today without Patriots head coach Bill Belichick. However, former Patriots cornerback Asante Samuel is going against the grain. The […]

With the Michael Jordan 10-part documentary The Last Dance recently releasing its first two episodes this past Sunday, the public’s interest of the NBA legend has grown exponentially. One of the most notable moments of Jordan’s career is when he retired for the first time prior to the 1993-94 season in order to pursue baseball only […]

After retiring in March of 2019 and sitting out the past season, future Hall of Fame tight end Rob Gronkowski is back in the NFL. The four-time All-Pro selection shocked the football world on Tuesday (April 19) when he expressed interest in reuniting with his former quarterback Tom Brady, who had signed a two-year deal […]

In 13 years as the head coach of the New Orleans Saints, Sean Payton has led the team to eight playoff appearances, eight 10-plus win seasons, a Super Bowl victory and a 131-77 overall record. Despite Payton’s pedigree of success and him being widely accepted as one of the league’s best coaches, former NFL wide […]

Less than a year after acquiring Jadeveon Clowney via trade, the Seattle Seahawks are likely ready to move on from the former No. 1 overall pick. Per Curtis Crabtree of Pro Football Talk, while the door is not closed on Clowney being a Seahawk, the team could not wait any longer in addressing their pass-rush […]

The San Fransisco 49ers are one of the most storied franchises in NFL history. Stars like Jerry Rice and Joe Montana have cemented themselves in the annals of history while only two teams have more than the five Super Bowls the Niners have won. With that being said, the draft is far from a sure […]

Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski shocked the NFL world on Tuesday (April 21) when he decided to un-retire and join the Tampa Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Back in the NFL after a year absence, Gronkowski announced his return in a way only he could. As only @RobGronkowski can do just got voice message […]

Having played their first season in 2002, the Houston Texans are the youngest franchise in the NFL. Because of that, the Texans don’t exactly have decades of draft experience like many other teams do. And while that can sometimes work in their favor, the Texans have also drafted their fair share of flops. 5. Sam […]

Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins is looking for the team to add offensive weapons with the 2020 draft just days away. Haskins doesn’t just want any weapon though, Haskins has been hyping up his former Ohio State teammate K.J. Hill who will hear his name called by some team this week — likely in the […]

We’re only a few days away from the NFL draft and Jadeveon Clowney is still on the open market. However, despite the fact that the Seattle Seahawks have signed pass rushers Bruce Irvin and Benson Mayowa this offseason, the team is not yet ready to give up on the former No. 1 overall pick per […]