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With the Detroit Lions proving to be one of the NFL’s best at 8-1, offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has once again been receiving plenty of head coach buzz. However, he isn’t the only member of the Lions who could earn a promotion in 2025. Defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn has been a hot name in league […]

Barring an injury or a complete fall off in production, Russell Wilson will be the Pittsbrugh Steelers’ starting quarterback for the rest of 2024. But come 2025, the Justin Fields question will pop its head around once more. Set to be a free agent, the Steelers must decide whether or not to re-sign Fields. If […]

Having Bryce Young under center has resulted in two straight wins for the Carolina Panthers. As they enter their bye week, the Panthers aren’t expected to make any changes under center. Carolina felt Young played better in their Week 10 win over the New York Giants, via Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. He had 45 fewer […]

Sitting at 3-6 and in the midst of a four-game losing streak, the Dallas Cowboys’ 2024 season is un unmitigated disaster. It seems inevitable that changes are on the horizon. Firing head coach Mike McCarthy is one thing. But trading Micah Parsons is another. Still, rumors are starting to heat up about a potential trade, […]

With the Chicago Bears offense hitting a new low against the New England Patriots, the team decided to move on from offensive coordinator Shane Waldron. Star receiver Keenan Allen’s ideas for fixing the offense weren’t as direct. However, they were just as telling as to the state of Chicago’s offensive attack. Allen’s words came after […]

Top Philadelphia Phillies prospect Andrew Painter was pushing for a spot on the Opening Day roster before being forced to undergo Tommy John surgery in 2023. But now back healthy, Painter is once again showing why he is so heralded. Over his 15.2 innings in the Arizona Fall League, Painter held a 2.30 ERA – […]

As teams around MLB craft their free agency plans, the latest Japanese phenom in Roki Sasaki is on all of their mind’s. With the way his rookie contract will be set up, essentially every team in the league would be able to sign him. That includes the Tampa Bay Rays, who were named as a […]

The Buffalo Bills saw wide receiver Keon Coleman suffer a concerning wrist injury at the end of their Week 9 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. As the Bills prepare for Week 11, Coleman is in the same holding pattern. On Monday, head coach Sean McDermott already ruled out Coleman for the Bills’ Kansas City Chiefs […]

The Houston Texans are preparing for a high-powered battle against the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football. However, the Texans will be entering the matchup without one of their key offensive players. Wide receiver Nico Collins has been ruled out, via Adam Schefter of ESPN. He has been battling through a hamstring injury that forced […]

After a disappointing 2024 campaign, former Miami Marlins manager Skip Schumaker decided to leave the organization. On Sunday, the Marlins found his replacement. Miami has hired Clayton McCullough as their new manager, via Alden Gonzalez of ESPN. He most recently served as the Los Angeles Dodgers first base coach, winning the World Series in 2024. […]

The New York Giants fell to 2-8 on the season after taking a 20-17 loss to the Carolina Panthers in Week 10. And still, head coach Brian Daboll remains committed to quarterback Daniel Jones. While the Giants trailed 10-0 at halftime, Daboll claimed he never considered benching Jones, via James Ellingworth of the Associated Press. […]

The Chicago Bears managed to put up a measly three points in their Week 10 loss to the New England Patriots. As the Bears try to find some offensive answers, head coach Matt Eberflus hasn’t ruled out making some changes. While he didn’t directly say Chicago will replace offensive coordinator Shane Waldron as play caller, […]

The Chicago Bears looked lifeless in their 19-3 loss to the New England Patriots in Week 10. However, the Soldier Field crowd came alive after the final whistle. As the Bears and head coach Matt Eberflus walked all the field, they were serenaded with ‘Fire Flus,’ chants, via Courtney Cronin of ESPN. Clearly, the home […]

The Chicago Bears were unable to find an offensive spark in their 19-3 loss to the New England Patriots in Week 10. Part of the reason was just how bad the offensive line was. Chicago allowed Caleb Williams to be sacked eight times. It’s the first time the Bears have allowed six+ sacks in back-to-back […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are engaged in an intense battle with the San Francisco 49ers. However, things will be much tougher for Baker Mayfield and company without Tristan Wirfs on the offensive line. Wirfs has been ruled out for the remainder of the game with a knee injury, via Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. […]

The Carolina Panthers’ flight to Germany paid off, as they came away with a 20-17 overtime victory over the New York Giants. In the victory, Bryce Young continued to show head coach Dave Canales why he deserves to remain under center. Young completed 15-of-25 passes for 126 yards and a touchdown. His numbers may not […]

While it was a down year for the Los Angeles Angels, shortstop Zach Neto developed into one of the more pivotal hitters in the team’s lineup. However, he may not have an opportunity to double down on his success to start the 2025 season. Neto underwent shoulder surgery on Wednesday and is in danger of […]

The Washington Commanders would make a major statement with a win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 10. However, they’ll have to do so without running back Brian Robinson Jr. Robinson has been ruled out with a hamstring injury, the team announced. He is joined by Marshon Lattimore, Cornelius Lucas and Colson Yankoff as players […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are preparing for a crucial Week 10 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. If Baker Mayfield were to miss the contest, the Buccaneers would be in dire straits. However, Mayfield has been removed from the injury report and will be under center against the 49ers, via Tom Pelissero of the NFL […]

Riding a two-game win streak, the Atlanta Falcons will face the New Orleans Saints on the road in Week 10. As the Falcons look to make it a three-game win streak, having Drake London on the field would certainly give the offense a boost. Heading into the matchup, London is officially listed as questionable via team […]

The Washington Commanders made a major swing on defense when they landed cornerback Marshon Lattimore in a trade with the New Orleans Saints. However, Commanders fans will be waiting at least one more week before seeing Lattimore’s Washington debut. The cornerback has been ruled out for the Commanders’ Week 10 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers […]

After winning a World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers, slugger Teoscar Hernandez will be one of the most sought after free agents. Amidst a sea of expected suitors, two NL East hopefuls have emerged as serious landing spots. The Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles have both shown interest in Hernandez, via Jon Morosi […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a major addition on defense when they acquired Preston Smith in a trade with the Green Bay Packers. As Smith gets settled into his new NFL home, he revealed exactly why he got dealt from the Packers. Green Bay plays in a 4-3 scheme, something Smith said he didn’t feel comfortable […]

The Washington Commanders made their playoff intentions clear when they acquired cornerback Marshon Lattimore in a trade with the New Orleans Saints. As Lattimore prepares to join the Commanders, Washington’s brass couldn’t be happier. Head coach Dan Quinn kept it simple, saying, “you had me at hello,” via Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. General […]

As the 2024 NFL trade deadline came and went, the New York Giants decided against dealing linebacker Azeez Ojulari. Teams may have been unwilling to meet the Giants’ asking price. To acquire Ojulari, New York was reportedly asking for at least a fifth-round pick, via Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. The Arizona Cardinals acquiring Baron Browning […]

When the 2025 season comes around, Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette will be entering the final year of his contract. However, the Blue Jays aren’t immediately taking that as a reason to trade him away. As Toronto flew out of the playoff race, Bichette saw his name come up in trade rumors more often. […]

While the New York Mets went on a whirlwind playoff run, they fell just short to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series. As they set their sights to the 2025 season, the Mets could add a powerful bat to their lineup to help get over the hump. Willy Adames is set […]

While the Baltimore Orioles made the playoffs for the second time in Brandon Hyde’s tenure, they fell short in the Wild Card Series. As the Orioles look to make a deeper run in 2025, Hyde is looking to bring an experienced mind onto his staff. Baltimore is interested in hiring David Ross as their next […]

The Houston Astros made the playoffs for the eighth-straight year in 2024. However, after getting bounced in the Wild Card round, the Astros are looking to add some reinforcements. Houston acquired outfielder Taylor Trammell in a trade with the New York Yankees, via Chandler Rome of The Athletic. What the Astros gave up in return […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are still celebrating their 2024 World Series championship. Their excitement would be even stronger if Los Angeles were to add another top flight pitcher to their rotation for the 2025 campaign. Blake Snell has been deemed a potential Dodgers free agency addition, via ESPN. By nature of winning the World Series, […]

As the Cincinnati Bengals took down the Las Vegas Raiders 41-24 in Week 9, wide receiver Jermaine Burton was on the sidelines. However, head coach Zac Taylor doesn’t expect that to be the norm moving forward. Burton was a healthy scratch for missing Saturday’s walkthrough. Taylor said that he was a big part of the […]

Cameron Jordan has seen it all over his 14-year tenure with the New Orleans Saints. But after the team’s latest loss, all Jordan can do is apologize. The Saints suffered a narrow 23-22 loss at the hands of the Carolina Panthers in Week 9. Like all fans in New Orleans, Jordan was reeling after the […]

With Bryce Young back under center, the Carolina Panthers earned a narrow 23-22 victory over the New Orleans Saints in Week 9. However, head coach Dave Canales didn’t confirm if that would be the status quo moving forward. Instead, Canales said he plans to watch the film and get all his ducks in a row […]

The Cleveland Browns’ 27-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers could mark the final time Myles Garrett and Za’Darius Smith share a field together. Smith has been the subject of trade rumors, some saying a deal is imminent. While Garrett knows Smith gives the Browns a stronger offense line, he isn’t working in the front […]

The Buffalo Bills were engaged in a tight-knit battle against the Miami Dolphins in Week 9. With an opportunity to steal a victory, Tyler Bass didn’t miss his shot. With five seconds left on the clock, Bass prepared for a 61-yard field goal. He sunk it right between the uprights, giving Buffalo a 30-27 victory. […]

While the Tennessee Titans and New England Patriots might not be the talk of the NFL, someone has to come away from their Week 9 matchup with a win. It’ll be much harder for the Titans without one of their star defensive players. Safety Quandre Diggs was carted to the locker room after suffering a […]

While the New England Patriots picked up a shocking win over the New York Jets in Week 8, they still seem like one of the more obvious sellers entering the trade deadline. But as New England receive calls, they’ve already taken two players off of the trade block. Safety Kyle Dugger and defensive tackle Davon […]

Cavan Biggio appeared in just four games as a member of the Atlanta Braves. And for the foreseeable future, that’s exactly where his tenure will end. Biggio has elected to become a free agent, via David O’Brien of The Athletic. After being removed from the 40-man roster, Biggio decided to seek a new opportunity rather […]

The Los Angeles Angels started the offseason with a bang, landing Jorge Soler in a trade with the Atlanta Braves. This time around, the Angels swung a deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. Los Angeles has acquired utility man Scott Kingery from Philadelphia for cash considerations, the team announced. Kingery has spent his entire five-year MLB […]