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For a team with an exceptional defense, the Cleveland Browns have surprising question marks at the heart of that unit: linebacker. So for a team with high aspirations, it makes sense to add a free-agent linebacker for the perfect move to fill out the roster before the 2024 training camp. And the player that easily […]

Houston is in the middle of the pack in terms of NFL salary cap space, but adding one more juicy free agent could lift the Texans into the stratosphere — where the big dogs like Kansas City and San Francisco take up residence. Plunking down a chunk of change for free-agent safety Justin Simmons would […]

Sometimes in the NFL, teams need to play the game of historical blinders. They must look at a free agent and assess the player as if they will make it through a season — not without injuries, but with limited ones. Such is the case for the Miami Dolphins, who have the opportunity to make […]

Looking at Von Miller’s career, his age, and his recent production for the Buffalo Bills, it seems easy to write off the 13-year veteran as NFL toast. Pop him up, he’s done. Not so fast, said the Buffalo Bills linebacker, who said he’s angry at critics who are judging him. The barbs come after a […]

Baltimore tried to get younger on the offensive line for the 2024 season. but the process left the Ravens a bit thin at the guard position. There is one perfect move the Super-Bowl hungry Ravens could make to fill out their roster before training camp begins. Halapoulivaati Vaitai may not be the easiest name to […]

What is the perfect way to honor your dad? For University of North Carolina volleyball standout Jackie Taylor, the answer came easy. Taylor chose jersey No. 21 to honor former Washington Commanders’ safety Sean Taylor, who was murdered in 2007 at the height of what had been a standout NFL career. The Tar Heels’ account […]

Three hundred. Yep. OK, OK. I’m out then. And Austin Ekeler left Los Angeles and made his free-agent way to play for the Washington Commanders, who enter the 2024 season with high hopes under a new head coach and high-potential rookie quarterback. His reason for leaving the Chargers hinted at what his role with the […]

OK, Jacksonville, it’s time to step up. If the Jaguars can reach the NFL’s elite tier, they must be sure all bases are covered. And that includes one perfect move to fill out the roster before the 2024 training camp begins. It’s simple. It’s concise. And it’s a low-risk solution to a problem that could […]

The San Francisco 49ers aren’t the only team that could make the perfect roster move of signing free-agent defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah before the 2024 NFL training camp. Already boasting one of the league’s best rosters, Ogbah seems like a no-brainer fit for the 49ers. Unlike other teams, this type of move would fill a […]

After stunning the NFL world with the first-round selection of Michael Penix Jr. in the draft, the Atlanta Falcons still have a big need at the edge-rusher position. However, signing former Miami Dolphins standout, Emmanuel Ogbah, might temper the angst running amok in Falcons’ country and become the perfect move to fill out the roster […]

As the Tennessee Titans languish toward the bottom third of the NFL power rankings, a major question mark on defense adds a little salt to that perceived wound. A perfect move to fill out the roster before the 2024 training camp would be the addition of veteran linebacker Shaq Leonard. The former Indianapolis Colts’ standout […]

All of the talk about Brandon Aiyuk suiting up in a uniform other than the 49ers cooled after a good update in a meeting this week. Aiyuk’s contract situation had the standout wide receiver bouncing around the NFL’s rumor pages for trade destinations. Aiyuk requested a meeting with the 49ers front office, and both sides […]

An NFL team that fits into the heavy postseason conversation, the Green Bay Packers will have to play much better against the pass in 2024. That’s why latching their wagon to a free-agent cornerback is the perfect move to fill out the roster before training camp. And former Miami Dolphins star Xavien Howard is that […]

After addressing its atrocious secondary through the NFL draft and free-agent signings, the Philadelphia Eagles can focus on one perfect move to fill out the roster before the 2024 training camp opens. And believe it or not, it’s in the secondary. From the you-can-never-have-too-much-of-a-good-thing department, it’s easy to see the Eagles returning to the Super […]

For a franchise that never seems to fill out the roster correctly, suggesting one perfect move the Washington Commanders need to make before 2024 training camp is a challenging exercise. The Commanders perpetually have a glaring weakness. And this year it could be wide receiver. Surprise! What a shock for a troubled organization. The Commanders […]

\Former Las Vegas Raiders’ linebacker Chandler Jones has an opportunity to avoid a jail sentence, stemming from a domestic violence case. The Raiders’ released Jones in September, following the arrest. Las Vegas Justice Court records state Jones received a suspended 90-day jail sentence on June 17. It will allow him to avoid jail time if […]

Two players along the line of scrimmage give the Baltimore Ravens underrated sleepers who could break out in the 2024 NFL season. Defensive lineman Travis Jones and offensive guard Andrew Vorhees are primed to make impacts for the Ravens. Injury woes have been Vorhees’ biggest enemy as he missed his rookie season because of a […]

Optimism abounds for the Cleveland Browns and their 2024 NFL season, and a pair of underrated sleepers could enhance those feelings. Linebacker Nathaniel Watson came on board in the sixth round while guard Zak Zinter earned a third-round pick. Both players have already found their way up the depth chart into backup roles. In six […]

Going LSU heavy, the Jacksonville Jaguars landed three former Tigers, and two of them are underrated sleepers who could break out in the 2024 NFL season. First-round pick Brian Thomas Jr. is a no-brainer for instant success, but the NFL world might be sleeping on second-rounder Maason Smith and fourth-round pick Jordan Jefferson. Smith was […]

Sometimes the best things come to those who wait, and the Houston Texans hope their late-round draft picks turn out to be underrated sleepers who break out in the 2024 NFL season. They grabbed Solomon Byrd and Marcus Harris in the seventh round of the draft, and both players have the potential to outshine their […]

The Miami Dolphins are that team. Lurking. And if a pair of underrated sleepers break out in the 2024 NFL season, maybe this is the year The Fish just keep swimming. They aren’t the only rookies who could make an impact. But offensive lineman Patrick Paul and pass-rushing linebacker Mohamed Kamara could sneak into the […]

Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs was released Monday after his second arrest in two months. NFL network insider Pelissero reported that Buggs had his bond revoked after his most recent arrest on a domestic violence charge, coming on June 16. Buggs is currently in jail as his legal cases work through the system. […]

It’s not all about Aaron Rodgers for the New York Jets in 2024, so it’s OK to talk about a pair of underrated sleepers who could break out. On the shortlist are a pair of offensive players who have enough potential to make a splash. The main choice is running back Isaiah Davis while a […]

There are two hidden gems on the 2024 Las Vegas Raiders’ roster that people need to know about, with one player on each side of the ball. Linebacker Tommy Eichenberg is poised to make noise. And the deep dive is running back Dylan Laube, a sixth-round pick out of New Hampshire who should carve out […]

An eye-opening wide receiver and an emerging tight are two underrated sleepers for the Indianapolis Colts in the upcoming 2024 NFL season. Adonai Mitchell has a chip on his shoulder, while Jelani Woods must prove that his availability is part of his Sunday NFL package. Mitchell waited until pick No. 52 before his name rang […]

Impressive performances can be relative as New York Giants star linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux learned when he recently had a humbling conversation with Lawrence Taylor. In only his second NFL season, Thibodeaux racked up 11.5 quarterback sacks. The total ranked No. 12 in the NFL and put Thibodeaux in the All-Pro conversation. But Taylor didn’t praise […]

Tight ends aren’t at the forefront of the Cincinnati Bengals offense, but two underrated sleepers at the position could break out in the 2024 NFL season. The Bengals spent heavily on the position during Day 3 of the NFL Draft. They grabbed Iowa’s Erick All in the fourth round and followed up with Arizona’s Tanner […]

Two players need to set the tone for the Washington Commanders in 2024, and fans will love Terry McLaurin’s rave review of rookie Jayden Daniels. It puts these dynamic offensive pieces on the same page from Day 1. McLaurin is a sixth-year veteran while Daniels was the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL Draft. […]

Proving how competitive life is in the NFL, the Baltimore Ravens have a pair of solid veteran cornerbacks whose roles could be pushed or changed by a talented rookie. Also, another rookie will battle for a starting position on the offensive line. The rookies in the mix are cornerback Nate Wiggins and tackle Roger Rosengarten. […]

Marvin Harrison Jr.’s receiving skills prompted Arizona Cardinals’ quarterback Kyler Murray to make a shockingly bold claim about the rookie wideout, saying he expects him to be perpetually open. Murray told NFL.com, “I think (he) takes us to another level. When you got a guy out there that is capable of winning one-on-ones, obviously, he’s […]

Kansas City’s hopes of staying atop the NFL pecking order will be boosted if the Chiefs have a couple of underrated sleepers break out during the 2024 NFL season. On the shortlist are linebacker Leo Chenal, who seems to be everybody’s break-out darling, and safety Bryan Cook. Chenal is a 6-foot-3, 250-pounder while Cook stands […]

Once again, the pieces are in place for San Francisco to win a Super Bowl, especially if this trio of 49ers’ underrated sleepers break out during the 2024 NFL season. With a roster of stars in place on offense, the 49ers still had the cap room to tender Jauan Jennings as a restricted free agent. He […]

With the evaporation of success for the Patriots, especially on the offensive side of the football, any talk of underrated sleepers who could break out in the 2024 NFL season will be met with enthusiasm in New England. The Patriots made the expected NFL Draft splash by grabbing Drake Maye with the No. 3 overall […]

A pair of rookie safeties head the list of underrated Green Bay Packers sleepers who could break out in the 2024 NFL season. The Packers didn’t have to spend huge draft capital on Javon Bullard (Georgia) and Kitan Oladapo (Oregon State). The Packers snagged Bullard with their second second-round pick and reeled in Oladapo in […]

The 2024 Washington Commanders have many reasons for optimism as the new NFL season draws closer, including two underrated sleepers who could break out in the nation’s capital. At the head of the list are a pair of rookies, defensive lineman Jer’Zhan Newton and tight end Ben Sinnott. Newton is a 6-foot-2, 304-pound product of […]

Could Brandon Aiyuk’s dissatisfaction with his San Francisco 49ers’ contract situation lead him to a reunion with former Arizona State teammate Jayden Daniels on the Washington Commanders? A 6-foot, 200-pound speedster, Aiyuk will play on his fifth-year option, worth about $14.1 million. But Aiyuk wants a long-term contract that seems warranted based on his production. […]

Amari Cooper’s contract situation has the Cleveland Browns’ veteran wide receiver in a minicamp holdout, and general manager Andrew Berry said the importance of the player to the team is part of the negotiation process. “We’ll navigate business considerations, business aspects as it goes, but he is a big part of our team and, just […]