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The New England Patriots applied the franchise tag on Joe Thuney this offseason. But that doesn’t mean his future in New England is solidified. According to a report from ESPN’s Mike Reiss, both sides haven’t been close to a contract extension. In fact, Reiss not only states there is no imminent contract extension in place, […]

The Seattle Seahawks are exploring a trade for Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette. Not long after news leaked that the Jaguars have talked to several NFL teams about a trade for Fournette, it has been revealed the Seahawks are a team that’s in the mix. Via Gregg Bell of the Tacoma News Tribune: “And […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are shopping running back Leonard Fournette in trade discussions. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Jaguars have had trade discussions with other teams involving the 25-year-old running back. Jaguars have had trade discussions with other teams regarding RB Leonard Fournette, league sources tell ESPN. Fournette is due $4.16 million in base […]

It appears the New England Patriots have very little interest in the recently released Trey Burton. According to Jeff Howe of The Athletic, the Patriots are not likely to sign the former Chicago Bears tight end. Burton was released by Chicago on Friday afternoon. “There’s been some local fan interest in free agent tight end […]

The New England Patriots have to move on without Tom Brady. According to one NFL insider, their starting quarterback job is in favor of the veteran. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Patriots will likely go with Brian Hoyer as the starting quarterback for the 2020 season. The 34-year-old veteran is expected to […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Chris Godwin is anxious to work with Tom Brady. Due to the current coronavirus pandemic, the two have been unable to meet in person or work out together. Despite the uncertainty of the current climate of the country, Godwin spoke of his eagerness in playing with the best QB of all […]

Sean Payton is taking the high road after former NFL receiver Brandon Marshall ripped the New Orleans Saints. Marshall, who currently serves as a football analyst these days, made an appearance on ESPN’s “First Take.” While appearing on the show, the former Pro Bowler made his predictions for the upcoming 2020 season. In fact, he […]

When you think of Ray Allen, you can’t help but think of his game-tying shot in Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals. As a member of the Miami Heat, Allen hit the greatest shot in franchise history. With the Heat trailing 95-92 against the San Antonio Spurs, Allen converted on a 3-pointer with 5.2 […]

Damon Harrison did not enjoy his tenure with the Detroit Lions. The 31-year-old defensive tackle is currently a free agent after being released by the Lions. The former First Team All-Pro selection spent a couple of seasons in Detroit after he was traded by the New York Giants. Needless to say, it’s probably safe to […]

The Los Angeles Chargers may have fallen in love with Justin Herbert. But one person in the organization is extremely in favor of Tyrod Taylor. According to Peter King of NBC Sports, the Chargers — named general manager Tom Telesco — is high on Oregon’s Herbert. The top-tier quarterback is projected to go within the […]

Dalvin Cook is issuing a challenge to young Minnesota Vikings players. The Vikings are coming off of a superb season. They pulled off a major upset in the playoffs by defeating the NFC powerhouse New Orleans Saints. However, they lost a plethora of talent. In fact, they lost key names such as Xavier Rhodes, Linval […]

Devin McCourty wants the New England Patriots to bring back Chris Hogan. While hosting his “Double Coverage” podcast, McCourty was joined by his former teammate, Hogan. The 32-year-old receiver previously played for the Patriots from 2016 until 2018, winning two Super Bowls in the process. However, he wasn’t re-signed by New England at the conclusion […]

Yannick Ngakoue’s tenure with the Jacksonville Jaguars may be over as soon as the NFL Draft. The 2020 NFL Draft is around the corner. In fact, it will take place from April 23 through April 25. With the draft less than two weeks away and Ngakoue demanding a trade from the Jaguars, ESPN’s Adam Schefter […]

Many around the NFL may not view Baker Mayfield as a leader. But Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter is not one of those people. Tretter has served as Mayfield’s starting center ever since his debut in 2018. The 29-year-old veteran not only vouched for Mayfield as his quarterback — he also vouched for his leadership […]

The NBA has officially announced Zach Lavine’s and Trae Young’s first-round opponents for the HORSE competition. Courtesy of a press release from ESPN, Lavine will face off against Paul Pierce. Meanwhile, Trae Young will face former NBA champion Chauncey Billups. The other first-round matchups include Chris Paul against the WNBA’s Allie Quigley and Mike Conley […]

Simply put, the Minnesota Vikings’ Dalvin Cook believes he’s the best running back in the NFL. The 24-year-old had a breakthrough campaign during the 2019 season. The third-year runner ranked seventh in yards from scrimmage as he totaled 1,654 yards. That’s not even mentioning the 13 touchdowns he scored on the ground, seventh-best in the […]

The NBA season might not resume. But that’s not stopping the Milwaukee Bucks’ Mike Budenholzer from preparing for the playoffs. The 2019-20 season is currently stalled. Despite this, Budenholzer continues to study for potential playoff opponents. In fact, the Orlando Magic and Brooklyn Nets are the most likely teams to face the Bucks in the first […]

Larry Fitzgerald of the Arizona Cardinals has been named to the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 2010’s. The NFL made the announcement on Monday afternoon. Unsurprisingly, the 36-year-old receiver was one of four wide receivers named to the squad. Fitzgerald garnered seven Pro Bowl selections during the decade and led the NFL in receptions during […]

The President of the United States believes the NFL will open the 2020 season on time. However, the Illinois governor isn’t as optimistic. According to Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker, he is unsure if the Chicago Bears will open their season in September as scheduled. Why? Because there is way too much uncertainty regarding the coronavirus […]

The Houston Texans’ trade involving DeAndre Hopkins could be voided. According to Mike Florio of NBC Sports, the Texans’ trade of Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals still hasn’t officially gone through. That would be because the two players involved in the trade — Hopkins and David Johnson — have yet to pass their physicals. If […]

The New England Patriots don’t like to pay their players a lot of money. Which means that a guy like Stephon Gilmore could be traded. Gilmore is the reigning Defensive Player of the Year. In fact, there’s little argument that he’s the best cover corner in the game today and he proved it in 2019. […]

As Aaron Rodgers gets closer to the end of his NFL career, he does care about one thing — legacy. The Green Bay veteran will turns 37 years old this season. While on the topic of discussing how long he’d like to play, he says that he wants to end his career with the Packers. […]

It looks like the Baltimore Ravens’ Derek Wolfe is finally happy he’s out of the AFC West. That would be because according to the veteran defensive end, he’s glad he won’t have to face Patrick Mahomes twice a year anymore. Wolfe had previously been a member of the Denver Broncos. “I mean I’m glad I […]

Andrew Whitworth will return for a 15th season. The 38-year-old offensive lineman signed a three-year, $30 million deal to return to the Los Angeles Rams this offseason. The veteran offensive tackle opted against retirement, re-signing for a fourth season with the Rams. The oldest player on the Rams’ roster recently opened up about his decision […]

It looks like the New York Giants’ Blake Martinez hasn’t fully moved on from his time with the Green Bay Packers. Martinez will play for a new NFL team for the first time in his career in 2020. That’s because the inside linebacker signed a three-year, $30 million deal with the Giants this offseason. However, […]

Quarterback Tyrod Taylor didn’t start during the 2019 season. However, that doesn’t mean the Los Angeles Chargers veteran is lacking in confidence. After sitting as a backup quarterback for the past two seasons, Taylor finds himself as the starting QB for the Chargers entering 2020. While the team could still certainly make another addition, Taylor […]

Ndamukong Suh had one primary reason for re-signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: that would be none other than Tom Brady. According to Peter King of NBC Sports, the veteran defensive tackle re-signed with the Buccaneers due to the addition of Brady. “I think the first signing that illustrates how much a player wanted to […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are not going to be adding more high-profile wide receivers. The Buccaneers made the biggest splash of free agency by signing Tom Brady. Despite being 42 years of age, Brady was easily the biggest name on the market. With that being said, Tampa Bay is not focusing on improving the wide […]

Former NBA loterry pick Darko Milicic has had enough of the disrespect. Milicic was one of the top picks of the 2003 NBA Draft. In fact, the European forward was drafted with the second overall pick in one of the greatest drafts ever. That’s right — Milicic was taken right behind LeBron James and just […]

The Detroit Lions have added Geronimo Allison to their wide receiver group. As reported by Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Lions have agreed to terms with the former Green Bay Packers receiver. Lions agreed to terms with former Packers’ WR Geronimo Allison. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 29, 2020 As Ian Rapoport of NFL Network […]

It looks like Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians isn’t done taking jabs at Jameis Winston just yet. Both the Buccaneers and Winston have moved on from one another. Tampa Bay has signed Tom Brady as their franchise quarterback, while Winston continues to look for a new team in free agency. While the Buccaneers […]

The New England Patriots’ Devin McCourty isn’t sweating life after Tom Brady. The Patriots will play their first season without Brady in more than 20 years when the 2020 season begins. While Brady is the most accomplished quarterback in NFL history, McCourty is stressing that New England’s goal isn’t changing. In fact, McCourty still plans […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has a solution for checking coronavirus symptoms: use a thermal gun. As the country continues to fight the coronavirus pandemic, the NBA wants to resume their season at some point. It’s safe to assume that at first, the league will play games without fans. However, there will be a time […]

Golden State Warriors assistant Mike Brown isn’t letting the postponement of the Olympics slow him down. Despite the fact that the Summer Olympics won’t take place until 2021, the Nigerian men’s basketball team head coach is staying on top of things. According to the Warriors’ top assistant, he is staying in touch with his players […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ Travis Frederick has shockingly announced his retirement. In a long statement released on his Twitter account, the 29-year-old Frederick announced he’s walking away from the game. Frederick just came off of a Pro Bowl appearance in 2019 and is a five-time Pro Bowler in his seven seasons in the league. pic.twitter.com/oGeKaS5byA — […]

The Seattle Seahawks have acquired cornerback Quinton Dunbar in a trade with the Washington Redskins. The news was reported by Josina Anderson of ESPN. The Redskins had been shopping Dunbar in trade talks as of late. I'm told the #Redskins have agreed to trade CB Quinton Dunbar to the #Seahawks, per source. — JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) […]

The New Orleans Saints’ Emmanuel Sanders can make a little bit of NFL history. After signing with the Saints — his fourth NFL team — the veteran receiver can accomplish a first-ever feat. Sanders has previously made Super Bowl appearances with his three previous teams. Which means that if the Saints make the Super Bowl, […]

Stefon Diggs could have been a member of the New England Patriots. Prior to being traded to the Buffalo Bills, the Minnesota Vikings had shopped the star receiver on the trade market. The Patriots were actually one of the suitors for Diggs. However, the lack of certainty surrounding Tom Brady’s future put a damper on […]

Needless to say, Mike Evans is more than thrilled with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signing Tom Brady. The Buccaneers pulled the biggest signing of free agency by snagging the six-time Super Bowl champion. In the process, Tampa Bay became immediate Super Bowl contenders. In fact, they went from 40-to-1 odds to 22-to-1 odds upon Brady’s […]