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Following the trade that sent DK Metcalf to the Pittsburgh Steelers, their passing game could be a nightmare to defend against, especially if they figure out the quarterback position. In fact, Pat Freiermuth joined The Kaboly and Mack Show on Wednesday, explaining how dangerous the Steelers’ offense could be with himself, George Pickens, and DK Metcalf. “I’ve […]

With the 2025 NFL Draft just weeks away, there’s a lot of buzz surrounding which team could select Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Some teams don’t think he’s worth a first-round pick, while others see him having a better career than Cam Ward. However, after meeting with Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero on Thursday’s episode of […]

Just 165 days after tearing his ACL against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 8 of the 2024 season, New England Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs is already looking ahead of schedule in his recovery. Diggs posted a video on Instagram that showed him performing drills at what appeared to be near 100% speed. In a combination […]

As the Chicago Bears go into the 2025 NFL Draft with a roster that is much more improved than they had in 2024, there are still areas the team must improve in. One of those areas is running back. And although he plays a position of need for Chicago, they should consider finding a trade […]

As a Philadelphia native, comedian and actor Kevin Hart has a hometown connection to the local NFL team: the Philadelphia Eagles. And in a March 13 episode of Hot Ones, Hart was asked about the legitimacy of reports that he spent millions of dollars on two eagles — the literal bird — named Jalen Hurts […]

As John Lynch, Kyle Shanahan, and the San Francisco 49ers head into the 2025 NFL Draft, they’re making a first-round selection for the second year in a row following the infamous trade that resulted in drafting Trey Lance. However, even though the 49ers eventually selected Lance, Grant Cohn of 49ers On SI doesn’t believe he […]

Following a 2024 misdemeanor DUI citation, the Minnesota Vikings could be without former first-round pick Jordan Addison in the 2025 season if he faces any suspension from the NFL. With this case still working its way through the court system, his results could impact the Vikings greatly in the upcoming season. However, if Addison gets […]

As one of the best players in recent NFL history, it’s difficult to tell the story of football without mentioning Kansas City Chiefs superstar quarterback. However, in an Instagram livestream, Patrick Mahomes’ mother — Randi Martin — explained how the Chiefs’ star quarterback almost quit football in high school. “There were times when he would […]

As a quarterback with uncertain projections in the 2025 NFL Draft, Jalen Milroe officially declared that he will be in attendance after his impressive performance at the Alabama football program’s Pro Day, per Ari Meirov on X. “Alabama QB Jalen Milroe has accepted an invitation to attend the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, per […]

Following the first wave of free agency, the Chicago Bears are far more improved than they were following the 2024 season. With new additions at the two guard positions, along with signing Drew Dalman in free agency, the Bears are in a much better position for the 2025 NFL Draft than they were beforehand. Now, […]

Throughout the pre-draft process, Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders appear to be the top quarterbacks in the 2025 NFL Draft class. Behind those two, the water gets a bit muddied. However, in Friday’s episode of The Insiders on NFL Network, Ian Rapoport gave an inside look at the potential No. 3 quarterback in the 2025 NFL […]

Following the Colorado football program’s Pro Day on Friday, featuring Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter — among other draft-eligible Buffaloes — the Cleveland Browns have been a hot name heading into the 2025 NFL Draft. With the No. 2 pick in the draft, they’re seemingly choosing between Hunter, Abdul Carter, or Shedeur Sanders. Now, of […]

With less than a month until the 2025 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns are seemingly interested in Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter, two of the hotter names in the class. With Hunter coming into the draft as one of the top prospects in the class, he could be a serious contender for the No. 2 […]

As one of the top quarterbacks of the 2025 NFL Draft, Shedeur Sanders comes with question marks as a prospect. The belief is that Cam Ward will be the first quarterback selected, but Shedeur is right there in that conversation. Although some fathers might struggle with preparing their son to be a franchise quarterback in […]

Once the Detroit Lions lost Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn, there was no doubt that Dan Campbell would need to find two top-notch coordinators to fill their shoes in 2025 and beyond. However, following the NFL’s annual owners meetings, multiple execs had comments spill out about other teams in the league. Specifically, one NFL exec […]

After getting drafted No. 11 overall in the 2017 NFL Draft, Marshon Lattimore graduated from the Ohio State football program, earning a spot on the New Orleans Saints’ defense for nearly a decade. In that time, Lattimore repped No. 23 on his jersey, bringing the same number to his Washington Commanders uniform once he got […]

With the Pittsburgh Steelers still waiting on Aaron Rodgers to decide whether he wants to join their organization in the 2025 NFL offseason, they aren’t too fond of his cat-and-mouse game, per Ian Rapoport on Monday’s edition of The Insiders on NFL Network. “I assume the Steelers would like a decision sooner rather than later,” Rapoport […]

After signing a three-year, $68.36 million contract extension in 2022, Terry McLaurin and the Washington Commanders are in a position where it’s time to sign on the dotted line once again. McLaurin’s contract expires at the end of the 2025 season, meaning Commanders General Manager Adam Peters has an important decision to make. However, on […]

During the 2025 NFL owners meetings, a hot topic of discussion has been the Tush Push ban. On one end, some teams find it a bannable play. Others could’ve arguably elevated their careers because of the play. And for the three coordinators who left the Philadelphia Eagles for head coaching gigs, Nick Sirianni thinks they […]

Following free agency but preceding the NFL Draft, the league hosts its owners meetings to ensure the upcoming season is better than the last. With an entity as big as the NFL, all 32 teams must get together and discuss the direction the league is going. That could include conversations about banning certain plays, elongating […]

At the NFL owners meetings that began on Saturday and will go until Wednesday, it’s a hot time of the year for coaches and owners. During this time, the NFL proposes potential rule modifications, the possibility of growing the game internationally, and any other topics that come to mind. While the Tush Push ban was […]

As is tradition, the NFL hosted its annual owners meetings, which began on Sunday and will go until Wednesday, April 2. In these meetings, NFL owners and coaches congregate to discuss potential rule changes, like maybe banning the Tush Push, as well as other topics that require league-wide discussion. That could be about discussing tactics […]

As a team that’s gotten better over the offseason after the disaster of a 2024 campaign, the Dallas Cowboys still have one crucial mission left to accomplish. Although his deal with the Cowboys doesn’t expire for another season, Micah Parsons is ready for his contract extension, and his expectations are high. Because of that, he […]

During the 2024 NFL Playoffs, James Cook’s brother, Dalvin, posted on social media that the Buffalo Bills’ running back deserves $20 million per season. And since then, Cook has been very public with his asking price from the Bills. After saying he wants $15 million annually on an Instagram livestream, Cook doubled down on contractual […]

Following a disappointing season for the Miami Dolphins, eight-time Pro Bowler Tyreek Hill has dropped hints about a potential trade. After six Pro Bowl seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, they traded him to the Dolphins, where his personal stats have only increased. Well, that was until the 2024 season, Hill’s first year without a […]

Once the Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, a mystery team — later unveiled as the Green Bay Packers — formally requested to ban the Tush Push. And now, months after the request, there’s a growing chance that the Tush Push gets banned. In fact, there will be a vote […]

Jonathan Allen spent eight seasons with the Washington Commanders, earning two Pro Bowls while with the team. However, following their front-office rebuild in Ashburn, VA, after the purchase of the Commanders in 2023, the team’s new ownership has come with a new vision in place. And in their new vision, their two-time Pro Bowler defensive […]

As a team that finished 5-12 in the 2024 season and fired their head coach mid-season, the Chicago Bears are on pace to win their third straight offseason championship, barring what happens in the 2025 NFL Draft. Following the bulk of free agency signings completed up to this point, it’s time to focus more on […]

Just days after the New England Patriots signed Stefon Diggs in free agency, the All-Pro receiver met with members of the local media at Gillette Stadium, eventually landing on the topic of his knee injury. During Diggs’ introductory press conference, reporters asked for an injury update about his knee, just four months removed from his […]

After the Tennessee Titans appeared in abundance to watch Cam Ward at the University of Miami’s Pro Day, the belief that they were selecting him first in the 2025 NFL Draft has only increased. However, it isn’t that simple. During Friday’s episode of The Insiders, Ian Rapoport explained how he doesn’t believe the Titans are […]

As the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare for the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, they have yet to make a move at the quarterback position. But, after the Steelers hosted Aaron Rodgers for a visit, his former Green Bay Packers teammate AJ Hawk had some new details about how the quarterback might view Pittsburgh on Friday’s episode of […]

With the 2025 NFL Draft less than a month away, the rumor mill for what teams plan on doing is heating up. It’s officially the peak of mock draft season, meaning the rumors are only getting hotter. For instance, rumors are floating around that the Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Chargers are heavily in […]

It’s been a busy offseason for the Las Vegas Raiders. After signing Maxx Crosby to a historic contract extension, they added pieces to their team throughout the offseason. However, the Raiders weren’t done adding pieces to their team ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, as they signed former No. 5 overall pick Devin White in […]

As the holders of the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the growing belief is that the Tennessee Titans will select Cam Ward. The Titans were heavily represented at Ward’s Pro Day, painting a picture that they’re interested in the Miami quarterback as their No. 1 pick. However, with a private workout planned […]

With exactly one month until the 2025 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears should be close to locking in their big board of targets. With the No. 10 pick, the Bears could land a blue-chip prospect. But, with a weaker quarterback class, Chicago could get unlucky, with more non-quarterbacks drafted ahead of them. In most draft […]

As someone in the running to get selected with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Cam Ward participated in his Pro Day on Monday, throwing in front of all 32 teams — including the Tennessee Titans. After bypassing the NFL Scouting Combine, this was the first time NFL teams have seen Ward […]

It wasn’t a strong ending for the Green Bay Packers in 2024, losing their Wild Card matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. However, how can the Packers upgrade for the upcoming season with the bulk of the 2025 NFL free agency window in the rear-view mirror? There’s the 2025 NFL Draft in exactly a month, but […]

In free agency, the New England Patriots spent most of their money shoring up a defense that helped earn them the No. 4 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. With this draft being weaker at the quarterback position, there’s a strong belief that one or even zero quarterbacks get selected by pick No. 4. If […]

Once Stefon Diggs tore his ACL in Week 8 of the 2024 NFL regular season, his 2025 return got murkier since he was set to hit free agency in the first place. At 31 years old, he’s on the tail end of his career, and with a significant knee injury added to his resume, fewer […]