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As the Chicago Bears look to make one of the most important head coaching decisions in franchise history, general manager Ryan Poles appears to be the ‘point man’ on their search, per Ian Rapoport on X. “Kevin Warren and Ryan Poles met with the media for the first time since the dramatic firing of Matt […]

After four seasons with the Maryland football team, wide receiver Tai Felton has officially declared for the 2025 NFL Draft. Felton released a heartfelt statement on his social media accounts, showing love to everyone who’s made this dream a reality for the former three-star recruit out of Ashburn, VA. ❤️‍🩹 pic.twitter.com/g4DN7Yh28F — T10 (@Taifelton) December […]

During the Arizona Cardinals’ Week 13 meeting with the Minnesota Vikings, a decision to kick a field goal instead of going for it on fourth down might’ve been a game-losing choice by Jonathan Gannon. Before kicking the field goal, analyst and former Pro Bowl tight end Greg Olsen explained why the Cardinals should’ve gone for […]

After the Baltimore Ravens traded for Diontae Johnson on Oct. 29, 2024, it appeared that Lamar Jackson would have another speedy target to throw to. While the trade wasn’t major by any means, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh seemingly felt strongly enough about Johnson’s abilities to send draft capital for him. However, following a zero-snap […]

As the New York Jets prepare for the Miami Dolphins in Week 14, they could be without one of their most reliable players on defense. Since being drafted in 2022, Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner has missed just one game in his career because of injury— Week 6 in 2023. However, heading into Week 14, Gardner’s […]

After Christian McCaffrey was ruled out with a knee injury early against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday Night Football, the San Francisco 49ers star running back’s season could be in jeopardy, per Adam Schefter on X. “Kyle Shanahan said Christian McCaffrey suffered a potentially season-ending PCL injury,” Schefter wrote. Not only did Shanahan give a […]

During a snow-filled cross-conference battle between the struggling San Francisco 49ers and the Buffalo Bills, Josh Allen reminded the league— including Patrick Mahomes— that he’s one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. Not only is he an incredible passer, but he’s an improvisational genius with the ball in his hands, as he proved again […]

Following a 24-19 win over the Baltimore Ravens, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts met with NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo on the sideline to discuss the team’s victory. During their post-game interview, the topics of MVP candidates came up, as Garafolo jokingly asked who Hurts would vote for if he was on the panel. “[Saquon Barkley]’s […]

In a cold, snowy Week 13 matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Buffalo Bills, star running back Christian McCaffrey left the game due to a knee injury, per Adam Schefter on X. McCaffrey suffered the injury early in the second quarter after receiving a pitch and immediately going to the ground. Once he got […]

In a Week 13 meeting between the New Orleans Saints and Los Angeles Rams, Taysom Hill was carted off the field following a lower-body injury, per Adam Schefter on X. It would become available that Hill’s injury appeared to be a knee injury. Given his need for the cart, it could be a lengthy rehab […]

In a game that at one point looked winnable for the New York Jets, they let it slip away, handing a victory to the Seattle Seahawks. While the team’s playoff hopes were bleak heading into their Week 12 bye, the Jets were hopeful to return to the field with a win. However, quarterback Aaron Rodgers […]

In an AFC North battle between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 13, backup quarterback Justin Fields put the game on ice following his crucial third-down conversion. On third-and-4 with under two minutes remaining, the Steelers brought in the Fields package, hinting at a designed run by the athletic quarterback. And that’s […]

During Sunday’s matchup between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans, quarterback Trevor Lawrence scrambled trying to gain a first down and was met with what many called a dirty hit by linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair. Following the hit, social media was met with every opinion imaginable. Some people defended the hit, though a large majority came […]

Following their heartbreaking loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 13, Las Vegas Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby got a shoutout from former head coach Jon Gruden. During the social media craziness of fans roasting Daniel Carlson and complaining about Kansas City’s dark magic, Gruden pointed out something in Crosby’s game that not every […]

Given the state of the Indianapolis Colts’ wide receiver room ahead of their Week 13 matchup with the New England Patriots, the team made a few roster changes to bolster up. Among those changes, the Colts activated former first-round pick Laquon Treadwell from the team’s practice squad, per Jim Irsay on X, formerly known as […]

In Texas football’s final game of the regular season, star-in-the-making Arch Manning had the social media world buzzing after his viral play against No. 20 ranked Texas A&M. To set the scene, Manning was brought into the game for his first snap: A fourth-and-2 late in the first quarter of a 0-0 battle. After receiving […]

With the New York Jets dropping to 3-8 on the season following a loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 11, the team faced another crushing blow during their bye week. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be without one of their key pass blockers for at least four weeks, as the Jets placed offensive tackle Tyron […]

One thing that’s a constant in the NFL is teams wanting to have the upper hand against their opponents. And this season, the Detroit Lions have imposed their will against nearly every opponent they’ve faced, leading them to a 10-1 record through their first 11 games. However, second-year running back Jahmyr Gibbs broke a cardinal […]

Ahead of their Week 13 matchup with the New England Patriots, the Indianapolis Colts got a mixed bag of injury updates revolving around wide receivers Josh Downs and Alec Pierce, per ESPN’s Stephen Holder on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Colts WR Josh Downs is out but the good news is Alec Pierce is expected […]

As the Buffalo Bills prepare for the San Francisco 49ers in Week 13, they’ll receive a major defensive boost ahead of Sunday’s game. After spending a year on the Bills’ IR, linebacker Matt Milano has been activated ahead of their matchup with a struggling 49ers team, per Adam Schefter on X, formerly known as Twitter. […]

In an ACC battle between the Duke football program and Wake Forest, quarterback Maalik Murphy and Jordan Moore connected on a walk-off Hail Mary to finish their regular season on a high note. With just eight seconds remaining in a 17-17 ballgame, Duke football’s quarterback stood in the pocket unbothered for nearly five seconds as […]

Following a Colorado football’s rout over Oklahoma State to wrap up their regular season, Shedeur Sanders hinted whether he and other teammates will suit up for the team’s upcoming bowl game. Sanders gave the media an unmissable hint on that decision, per Ryland Scholes on X, formerly known as Twitter. “It’s a team thing,” Sanders […]

Once it was official that the Chicago Bears fired Matt Eberflus, safety Jaquan Brisker went to X, formerly known as Twitter, to blast off a rather cryptic message about the former head coach. While he never openly explained the meaning behind his posts, the timing of everything made a bit too much sense to not […]

Following a Las Vegas Raiders loss that set social media ablaze, a potentially surprising player stepped up to take blame for their Week 13 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. In his session of the post-game conference, starting quarterback Aidan O’Connell took full accountability for the loss, breaking down the botched snap at the end […]

Aside from their Week 11 loss to the Buffalo Bills, the Kansas City Chiefs have shut down each offense they’ve faced, largely due to the defensive coaching from Steve Spagnuolo. After nine seasons for three different teams, Spagnuolo joined the Chiefs in 2019. That season, Spagnuolo’s defense would rank near the top of the league, […]

In an AFC West matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders, kicker Daniel Carlson probably isn’t in any hurry to check social media following his miserable Week 13 performance. The former fifth-round pick in 2018 had a game to forget against the Chiefs, hitting just one of his four attempts, including a […]

During the Buffalo Bills’ Week 12 bye, quarterback Josh Allen announced his engagement to longtime girlfriend Hailee Steinfeld in a post on Instagram. After reportedly starting to date in May 2023, Allen and Steinfeld have a wedding to plan for. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Josh Allen (@joshallenqb) As one of […]

In Friday’s AFC West meeting between the Las Vegas Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs, longtime broadcaster Al Michaels made a comparison that has him in a bit of hot water. Late into the first quarter, Patrick Mahomes overthrew a pass intended for tight end Noah Gray, leading Michaels to compare the Chiefs’ use of Travis […]

After a dominant win for the Colorado football program, Heisman Trophy frontrunner and college football icon Travis Hunter had a strong message to all of his haters. As a player who holds utmost confidence in his abilities, both on offense and defense, Hunter made sure the haters heard his message loud and clear. ‘They say […]

In an absolute rout over Oklahoma State, the Colorado football program and Travis Hunter continue their historic season. While their pathway to the Big 12 championship became harder following a loss to Kansas, Hunter remains one of the best players in the country after making history that hasn’t been seen in two decades. Hunter became […]

During his appearance on Monday night’s ManningCast between the Baltimore Ravens and Los Angeles Chargers, former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel had an all-time story about long-time Ohio State football head coach Urban Meyer. Not that embarrassing stories of Meyer are hard to come by, but each one seems to outdo the previous. In […]

Following back-to-back losses for the struggling San Francisco 49ers, head coach Kyle Shanahan discussed the reality of online distractions. He hinted that there could be a lack of focus among the roster during his interview with local media on Wednesday. “The vibe in our locker room is exactly how you would think it’d be,” Shanahan […]

When the New York Giants decided to pay quarterback Daniel Jones over running back Saquon Barkley, many thought it would be a moment the Giants looked back on and regretted to some degree. In the Monday Night Football broadcast between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Baltimore Ravens, Joe Buck and Troy Aikman reminded each […]

Before Week 12’s rendition of Monday Night Football, the Los Angeles Chargers signed journeyman defensive back Eli Apple to their active roster after Cam Hart suffered a concussion last week, ruling him out of Monday’s matchup. However, in the second half of the Monday night action against the Baltimore Ravens, Apple suffered a hamstring injury that […]

As the Baltimore Ravens and Los Angeles Chargers faced off on Monday Night Football, many narratives engulfed this matchup. One of the biggest stories was Jim Harbaugh vs. John Harbaugh, but once the game kicked off, the two brothers meant nothing but business. And with the Chargers holding a 10-7 lead with just over 30 […]

After the Pittsburgh Steelers added Justin Fields and Russell Wilson this offseason, it was apparent there was a short-term plan in place for the position. However, NFL Draft analyst Matt Miller dropped a mock draft recently, predicting a possible change at quarterback next season for the Steelers. Conflicting Miller’s mock draft, NFL insider Mark Kaboly […]

For a San Francisco 49ers team that’s faced plenty of hardship this season, Colin Cowherd has a take that sums this team up perfectly following their 38-10 loss against the Green Bay Packers in Week 12. While Cowherd can tend to reach for the stars on some of his takes, his most recent take on […]

After being drafted with the 80th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos officially waived UCLA tight end Greg Dulcich, per Adam Schefter. Dulcich battled injuries for most of his three seasons with the Broncos, appearing in just 16 games. In those 16 games, Dulcich hauled 41 passes in for 464 yards and […]

After nearly a year of back and forths between the team, the village of Arlington Heights, and the local school districts, a tentative agreement on property taxes for a potential new Chicago Bears stadium has been reached. In a statement from the team on this new development, the Bears said: “The Chicago Bears remain focused […]