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Kyle Juszczyk will continue his illustrious NFL career with the San Francisco 49ers. The nine-time Pro-Bowl fullback signed a two-year, $8 million deal to return to the team on Saturday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Juszczyk was released from the roster on March 11, a day before the official new league year. The two parties are […]

The Tennessee Titans have lured away one of Jared Goff’s best pass protectors in NFL free agency. The team signed Pro-Bowl guard Kevin Zeitler to a one-year, $9 million contract on Wednesday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. “Source: Former Pro-Bowl guard Kevin Zeitler is signing a one-year $9 million deal with the Tennessee Titans.” The Titans […]

The Detroit Lions have made another addition to the defense, signing Roy Lopez to a one-year, $4.65 million contract. The four-year veteran agreed to the deal on Tuesday, per Tom Pelissero on X, formerly Twitter. “Former #Cardinals nose tackle Roy Lopez is signing a one-year, $4.65 million deal with the #Lions, per source.” The former […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have made the decision to address their running back void in 2025 NFL free agency, rather than wait for a strong draft class. The Steelers have inked star rushing leader Saquon Barkley’s Philadelphia Eagles backup Kenneth Gainwell to a one-year contract, per Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. “With Najee Harris headed to […]

The Denver Broncos have acquired former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Trent Sherfield on a two-year, $8 million contract. After bringing in some quality defensive players from the 2025 free agency market, Broncos head coach Sean Payton brings some extra pass-catching help for Bo Nix next season, per Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. “Sources: Free agent […]

In a shocking turn of events, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were able to keep Chris Godwin in NFL free agency. Not to mention, a pay cut for the Buccaneers to continue acquiring more assets this offseason. Godwin revealed what made him agree to a deal, per NFL Network on X, formerly Twitter. “I think you […]

Unusually, the Geno Smith trade to the Las Vegas Raiders has raised more eyebrows than cheers in the days since the deal occurred. The Raiders and the Seattle Seahawks kicked off the wacky free agency weekend with a shocking move, followed by a multi-year extension for Smith. But was it the right move for the […]

The Chicago Bears have continued a massive day ahead of free agency with one of the best defensive ends on the 2025 market. After the upsetting news for the Bears that former star linebacker Khalil Mack re-signed with the Los Angeles Chargers, the Bears turn things around with the addition of Dayo Odeyingbo. Odeyingbo has […]

The Minnesota Vikings have continued their string of solid free agency decisions with the addition of veteran cornerback  Isaiah Rodgers. The Vikings and Rodgers agreed to terms on a two-year, $15 million contract on Monday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The deal includes $8M fully guaranteed. The deal was negotiated by Bryan Gavin and Ed Wasielewski […]

The Indianapolis Colts have plenty to hash out at the quarterback spot. Anthony Richardson could be on the move this offseason after two consecutive disappointing NFL campaigns, but there is at least some strength growing on the offensive line, via ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. The Colts and right tackle Braden Smith completed a revised contract to […]

The Washington Commanders have retained their two-time Pro Bowl punter. As the Commanders gear up for what should be a very pressing free agency, already confirming deals for Zach Ertz and backup tight end John Bates, the franchise is off to a great start with another reliable veteran. Tress Way, who’s spent his entire 11-year […]

There is an official ending in sight for Justin Fields’ free agency. The New York Jets have been previously linked to the 26-year-old quarterback, but it appears that the Pittsburgh Steelers are still interested in re-signing him. Following the Steelers’ massive trade for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf on Sunday, the team needs a […]

Heading into Champ Week, Michigan basketball holds a ton of confidence, and much of it has to do with what Dusty May has brought to the program in the 2024-25 campaign. May has a bright future ahead, but the former Florida Atlantic head coach is wasting no time building his squad up to contention in […]

Entering the month of March, Missouri basketball looked like a much different team. They had defeated South Carolina by 30 points on February 25, with star players Mark Mitchell, Caleb Grill and senior leader guard Tamar Bates motivated for the toughest stretch of the season. Over the last three appearances, however, the performances have been […]

There’s never any quit from head coach Rick Pitino’s squad, as St. John’s basketball fought through a classic Big East showdown against Marquette on Saturday. Zuby Ejiofor made a heads-up play as time was winding down in overtime, and connected on a short floater in front of the basket to give the Red Storm a […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have already taken steps to rectify the offensive line after it struggled throughout the 2024-25 campaign. On Wednesday, the team sent Joe Thuney to the Chicago Bears for a 2026 fourth-round pick, opening up space to sign a new veteran ahead of free agency on March 12. General manager Brett Veach […]

It didn’t take long for Pete Carroll to start calling in his old troops from the Seattle Seahawks. On Friday, the Las Vegas Raiders made a shocking trade with the Seahawks for quarterback Geno Smith, and it appears that will ironically shut the door on a potential DK Metcalf reunion with Carroll. Metcalf requested a […]

The clock is ticking before the official start of NFL free agency on March 12, and there’s no time like the present for teams to start narrowing down their list of the league’s most alluring targets. The Miami Dolphins hold 10 picks in the NFL Draft, with seven comfortably in the first five rounds.  General […]

It seems that every year, there’s a team that just can’t get out of its own way. A pattern that, in recent memory, has found a way to repeat itself for the New York Jets. With their last two campaigns becoming more of a savage spin of a roulette wheel, rather than thorough roster construction […]

The initial shock of the Dallas Mavericks trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers has finally settled. Still, with such a gargantuan trade, other NBA players are continuing to adapt to the shift. Doncic’s former teammate Quentin Grimes was the latest to provide a response as well as to apparent reports about the Mavericks suggesting […]

Following a huge return of Steve Sarkisian this offseason, Texas football is getting out ahead of its coaching staff adjustments for 2025, with Neal Brown in position to join the program for a pivotal upcoming campaign. Texas should have another journey to the College Football Playoff, but Sarkisian is leaving no stone unturned before spring […]

There have been rumblings of the New York Jets potentially parting ways with star wide receiver Davante Adams this offseason. However, that may not happen through the course of a trade, per Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. “Expect Allen Lazard and Davante Adams decisions (likely cuts) to come through sooner than later. Keep an eye […]

It’s difficult to knock what the Pittsburgh Steelers do from a front-office standpoint and organizational perspective. The Rooney family has done an admirable job building a shatterproof culture: traditional, yet sensible. This is one of the main reasons why the franchise remains competitive on a yearly basis. With two-straight playoff appearances and five-consecutive winning seasons […]

After the Dallas Mavericks fell 132-117 to the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night, Mavericks star guard Klay Thompson spoke on the recent retirement of basketball great Diana Taurasi. Thompson, who finished with 16 points, five assists and two rebounds against Milwaukee, was the latest to provide a heartfelt sentiment to the media about Taurasi. “I […]

There have been a ton of hurdles for Arizona basketball to leap in recent games. Opening up March against one of the Big 12’s best teams in Iowa State, the Wildcats fell 84-67, bringing their regular season record to 19-10. Despite the loss, it was a commendable effort from the eyes of Arizona head coach […]

The Minnesota Vikings’ ongoing quarterback conundrum this offseason has been as unclear as initially expected. No one had a stern belief that, at this stage going into March, the organization would have made their decision on who would be under center for next season. However, they should’ve been further along than they currently are in […]

The Carolina Panthers are preparing to make a huge splash on the defensive side of the football this offseason. One name that keeps popping up in conversations has been Philadelphia Eagles’ defensive tackle Milton Williams, a key run stopper and pass rusher who is coming off a memorable Super Bowl performance. The Panthers hold $29.9 […]

The NFL Combine had an eventful Saturday, with some of the NFL Draft’s most talented first-round prospects participating in various drills. Miami football’s Cam Ward, believed to be the No. 1 quarterback in the class, didn’t participate in drills but surprisingly interviewed with the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings’ quarterback situation is still very much undone, […]

It was another showing of brilliance from Duke basketball with Cooper Flagg continuing his noteworthy freshman season. The Blue Devils defeated Florida State 100-65, despite Flagg taking a hard poke to his eye in the first half. After his return to the court for the second half, Flagg received a great deal of respect from […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have a busy offseason ahead. NFL free agency will be another stepping stone to revamping the roster, and help new head coach Pete Carroll return this franchise to playoff contention. First on the Raiders’ docket is to find a quarterback. A reliable veteran arm that can consistently bring out the best […]

Kentucky basketball head coach Mark Pope already has the challenge of steering his squad through a prominent SEC field. But it appears that another topic has sparked discussion. In his media availability on Friday, Pope expressed his displeasure with the length of the regular season, and offered a thorough solution, via Tres Terrell of Cats […]

The Denver Broncos stunned the NFL community by making it to the playoffs in Sean Payton’s second run as head coach. The franchise hopes to build off the 10-7 finish that it had in the 2024-25 campaign. General manager George Paton has been heavily evaluating the current NFL Draft class, and he’s poised to keep […]

The NFL Combine is always a special week for the prospects looking to raise their draft stock in any way they see possible. For Texas football wide receiver Isaiah Bond, who projects as a second-round pick, he’s been turning heads as the fastest player in the 2025 class. More players are slated to run the […]

There were flashes of potential with the Houston Texans during the 2024-25 NFL season. They finished 10-7 for the second consecutive year, earned a Wild Card victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, and had their window to stymie the Kansas City Chiefs from another Super Bowl appearance. CJ Stroud and head coach DeMeco Ryans were […]

As the new NFL league year approaches, many teams are honing in on their offseason strategies before players hit the open market. On Wednesday, Las Vegas Raiders minority owner Tom Brady popped up into the Matthew Stafford sweepstakes, after Stafford essentially received permission to seek a trade from the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams made […]

Among the list of priorities on the Atlanta Falcons’ offseason, is figuring out what to do with veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins. With Michael Penix Jr. expected to take over in his second campaign, the Falcons now have to decide on a way to rid themselves of Cousins’ massive contract. The Falcons would certainly rather get […]

The Arizona Cardinals’ 2024-25 NFL season became lost after the Week 11 bye. The Cardinals were gaining steam from October to November, with four-straight wins and a 6-4 record. But inconsistency is what drew head coach Jonathan Gannon and Co. out of playoff contention – losing their first three games after the bye week, ultimately […]

After a successful first season as the Seattle Seahawks head coach, Mike Macdonald looks to take another step forward in 2025. The Seahawks missed the playoffs, despite matching the Los Angeles Rams’ 10-7 record. While Macdonald led a balanced roster on both sides of the football, the burden now falls on general manager John Schneider […]

The San Francisco 49ers had a nightmarish 2024-25 campaign, and the offseason gives them a rebound opportunity to get back on a winning path. Despite a 6-11 finish, the future looks bright as head coach Kyle Shanahan is set to fill in some of the missing pieces in the 2025 NFL Draft. The team has […]