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With David Montgomery now out of the picture, the Chicago Bears are prepared to have a much different backfield in 2023. General manager Ryan Poles has a plan for the Bears new running backs, but it isn’t so fantasy football friendly. While Montgomery signed with the Lions, Chicago brought in both D’Onta Foreman and Travis […]

As the San Francisco 49ers begin their offseason program, the team’s quarterback battle will arguably be the most eye-catching topic. While 49ers fans knew Brock Purdy would be out to start the program, San Francisco made a peculiar decision when it came to Trey Lance and Sam Darnold. Both Lance and Darnold are expected to […]

For all but nine games this past season, Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams were without their starting quarterback in Matthew Stafford. As the Rams look towards the upcoming season, McVay is preparing to have Stafford back under center. Stafford saw his season end due to a brutal spinal cord contusion. But after taking […]

As Lamar Jackson searches for a potential trade partner, his contract asking price has been likened to that of Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. While Watson’s contract might be a sticking point for teams around the league in talks surrounding Jackson, Browns’ owner Jimmy Haslam has no regrets over the deal. When Cleveland traded for […]

As Daniel Snyder looks to sell the Washington Commanders, Amazon owner has been a contentious name linked to the bidding process. While Snyder originally blocked Bezos from a Commanders bid, the outgoing owner seems to have had a change of heart. Snyder is no longer opposed to selling the Commanders to Bezos, via Charles Gasparino […]

With the Arizona Cardinals widely expected to trade wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, the Buffalo Bills have been named as a potential landing. However, while Hopkins would give Josh Allen another scary weapon, it doesn’t look like the WR will be heading to Buffalo anytime soon. Barring a “significant development, the Bills will not be trading […]

As Odell Beckham Jr. looks for his next team in NFL free agency a reunion with the New York was deemed a potential scenario. However, it’s looking increasingly unlikely that the Giants will be able to get Odell Beckham Jr. back to New York. Giants owner John Mara reportedly left the door open for Beckham […]

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman has taken notice of the San Diego Padres rampant free agency spending this offseason. While the Padres are loading up in part to take down the Dodgers, Freeman seems to have welcomed the challenge. San Diego has added talented players such as Xander Bogaerts, Matt Carpenter and Michael […]

Despite hiring Josh McDaniels as their head coach and trading for Davante Adams, the Las Vegas Raiders still had an abysmal 6-11 record. Owner Mark Davis was very aware of the team’s struggles and took blame for the Raiders not performing up to expectations. With the Raiders struggling, opposing teams oftentimes would fill a majority […]

As the Indianapolis Colts look for their next quarterback, trading for Lamar Jackson as the Baltimore Ravens has come up as one possibility. However, Colts owner Jim Irsay has a few issues that must be resolved before a Jackson trade is finalized. Irsay has no issue with giving Jackson a large contract as, “money is […]

Both Jerry Jeudy and Courtland Sutton have been named as potential trade targets for the Denver Broncos. However, as the Broncos prepare for next season, Denver’s GM projects both Sutton and Jeudy to be on the roster. Head coach Sean Payton had already said that the Broncos weren’t interested in trading either wide receiver. General […]

The Chicago Bears shook up the league when they traded the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft to the Carolina Panthers. General manager Ryan Poles detailed the Bears’ decision and all the moving parts that went into Chicago’s grand NFL Draft trade. Poles said that Chicago received four “good offers,” for the […]

The Tennessee Titans are looking for answers after their disappointing 7-10 season. As the Titans look to bounce back from their rough performance, a new quarterback appears to be in Tennessee’s sights. The Titans are a “sneaky,” team interested in this year’s top QBs, via Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. General manager Ran Carthon has […]

While things didn’t work out between the Las Vegas Raiders and quarterback Derek Carr, he still spent the first nine years of his career with the franchise. Before Carr was released by the Raiders, Mark Davis had one last heartwarming message for his long-time quarterback. In Carr’s nine years, the Raiders made the playoffs just […]

It’s no secret that the Indianapolis Colts are in desperate need of a quarterback. Many were surprised to see the Colts not trade up for the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. However, General Manager Chris Ballard seems to have a plan in mind when it comes to Indianapolis’ quarterback of the future. […]

With Leslie Frazier taking a year off from coaching, the Buffalo Bills are currently without a defensive coordinator. Head coach Sean McDermott has devised a plan to fill Buffalo’s defensive coordinator role. The Bills won’t have to look too far for Frazier’s replacement. McDermott will call the Bills’ defensive plays this upcoming season, via Jay […]

With Joey Votto spending his entire career with the Cincinnati Reds, the first baseman has accordingly been a staple in the team’s Opening Day lineup. However, as Votto deals with a pair of unfortunate injuries, the Reds will be without their veteran leader on Opening Day. Votto will start the regular season on the injured […]

When Jared Goff was traded to the Detroit Lions he was thought of as just a placeholder, until the franchise eventually found their quarterback of the future. However, after his strong play recently, Goff has the Lions re-thinking their QB plans. Even with Lamar Jackson becoming available. In early March, the Lions were considered the […]

Holding the seventh overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders have an important decision to make. One option could see former Georgia standout Jalen Carter falling into Las Vegas’ lap. If the opportunity were to come to fruition, head coach Josh McDaniels and the Raiders have already thought about a plan. […]

Grayson Rodriguez is the best pitching prospect in the Baltimore Orioles organization and one of the best prospects in all of baseball. As Opening Day approaches, the Orioles have made a crucial decision on Rodriguez’s roster status. Rodriguez will not make the Orioles’ Opening Day roster, via Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner. While Baltimore […]

Brandon Aiyuk broke onto the scene this past season for the San Francisco 49ers, putting together the best campaign of his NFL career. Teams around the league took notice of Aiyuk’s performance. But the 49ers aren’t planning to just give up their burgeoning wide receiver. San Francisco has received trade interest in Aiyuk. However, the […]

Ed Oliver has been an explosive defensive lineman for the Buffalo Bills since entering the NFL in 2019. However, Oliver’s latest Instagram posts have some linking the Bills’ standout to the Chicago Bears. Oliver recently posted three Instagram stories depicting him sacking the quarterbacks of the NFC North. The first video was of Oliver taking […]

As the New York Jets try to finalize a trade for Aaron Rodgers, they’ve added an extra weapon for their potential next starting quarterback. After signing Allen Lazard, the Jets snagged another speedy wide receiver. The Jets have signed former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman, per Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Hardman […]

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz is poised to miss the entire season after suffering an injury at the World Baseball Classic. But on his special day, Diaz is feeling optimistic about both his and the Mets’ future. Diaz celebrated his 29th birthday on March 22. The Mets star dropped an update on where he […]

Ever since the Carolina Panthers hired Frank Reich as head coach, the team has made drastic changes to their roster. One noticeable change is the star-studded coaching staff Reich and the Panthers put together. Turns out, the team’s coaching staff was all a part of Carolina’s ultimate plan. Reich received a clear directive from owner […]

The Buffalo Bills filled their vacancy at running back by signing former New England Patriots standout Damien Harris. As Harris gets ready to begin his Bills’ tenure, the running back credits his two former head coaches for his growth in the NFL. With the Patriots, Harris was coached by Bill Belichick. Before he entered the […]

The Denver Broncos have invested heavily on ensuring Russell Wilson is their starting quarterback, But as they look for QB options behind Wilson, the Broncos have their eyes set on one of the more unheralded quarterback prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft. Former Penn State QB Sean Clifford had a one-hour Zoom visit with new […]

After Mark Adams resignation, Texas Tech men’s basketball tried to swing big in their search for the team’s next head coach. While none of those big names panned out, Texas Tech has zeroed in on hiring a head coach on the rise. North Texas’ Grant McCasland has emerged as the favorite to become the Red […]

As Tom Brady played out his final years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the quarterback was going through a messy divorce from Gisele Bündchen. Bündchen has now opened up about her divorce from Brady and how it affected her view on life. Brady and Bündchen were married for 13 years. The former couple have two […]

After 12 years as the head coach of the Providence men’s basketball team, Ed Cooley left the Friars to take the same role at Georgetown. Providence has now replaced Cooley, bringing in a mid major head coach on the rise to fill the position. The Friars have hired Kim English as their next head coach, […]

The Denver Broncos took a major gamble when they hired Sean Payton to be their next head coach. However, for atleast one NFL legend, the Broncos are in good hands with Payton at the helm. Pacman Jones never actually played for Sean Payton during his 12-year NFL career. However, the cornerback says he did have […]

After releasing Ezekiel Elliott, the Dallas Cowboys knew they needed to add more talent to their running back room. The Cowboys have now done just that, adding a two-time Super Bowl champion behind presumed starter Tony Pollard. Dallas has signed running back Ronald Jones to a one-year contract, via Todd Archer of ESPN. Jones’ signing […]

Bill Belichick is entering his 24th season as head coach of the New England Patriots. Even after all these years with the Patriots, Belichick still feels that he has something to prove. Belichick’s ultimate goal is to surpass Don Shula for most wins in NFL history, via Chad Graff of The Athletic. The Patriots head […]

The Houston Texans have kept busy this offseason, completely revamping their roster following their recent string of failure. The Texans are now on the verge of another addition to their defense with a former Pro Bowl linebacker. Houston is expected to sign linebacker Cory Littleton, via Aaron Wilson of KPRC2. The deal is still pending […]

While the Cleveland Browns are coming off of a tough 7-10 season, they’re now preparing for an entire season with Deshaun Watson under center. As Watson prepares to restart his tenure with the Browns, Cleveland is looking to add offensive weapons around him. The Browns hosted free agent wide receiver Marquise Goodwin for a visit, […]

Yordan Alvarez has yet to appear in a spring training game for the Houston Astros, making his status for Opening Day a bit unclear. However, Astros manager Dusty Baker recently dropped a huge update involving Alvarez’s injury status. Baker confirmed that Alvarez is expected to make his Grapefruit League debut on Thursday, via Chandler Rome […]

After releasing Ezekiel Elliott, the Dallas Cowboys are in need of running backs behind presumed starter Tony Pollard. The Cowboys have recently added to their running back room, bringing a familiar face back to Dallas. Running back Rico Dowdle has re-signed with the Cowboys, via his agency SportsTrust Advisors. While the terms of the contract […]

As the Indianapolis Colts look to end the long-term quarterback issues, the team brought in former Philadelphia Eagles’ QB Gardner Minshew. Now with the Colts, Minshew addressed the possibility that he could be starting Week 1. Indianapolis signed Minshew to a one-year, $3.5 million contract. The Colts have released Matt Ryan while Nick Foles nor […]

Cam Newton has not played in the NFL since 2021. However, Newton clearly feels he is better than some of the quarterbacks currently in the league today. The former MVP is looking for an opportunity to prove his theory right. Newton will be throwing at Auburn’s Pro Day. It’ll give him an opportunity to work […]