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The Minnesota Vikings’ wide receiver depth has quickly become a concern as the 2025 season approaches. ESPN NFL Insider Jeremy Fowler believes a familiar face could be the solution. With Jordan Addison set to serve a three-game NFL suspension, Rondale Moore out for the year with a knee injury, and Jalen Nailor recovering from a […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie forward Cooper Flagg has yet to play a regular-season game, but the top overall pick is already dominating the conversation around the NBA’s Rookie of the Year award. Flagg, who starred at Duke last season and became the first freshman in program history to win the Wooden Award, received overwhelming support in […]

The New York Jets have released wide receiver Malachi Corley. It’s a move that closes the book on one of the most disappointing draft picks in recent franchise memory. Corley, a third-round selection in 2024 out of Western Kentucky, was heralded as a potential playmaker with a skill set comparable to star Deebo Samuel. The […]

The Cleveland Browns released former Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Bowl wide receiver Diontae Johnson. It’s a move that underscores both the instability of his career and the Browns’ desire to solidify their roster with more dependable options. Johnson, 29, signed a veteran minimum deal with Cleveland. Despite a turbulent 2024 season that included stints with the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have added depth and rim protection by signing center Kylor Kelley to a training camp deal, the team announced. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The 7-foot shot blocker returns to the organization after spending most of last season with the South Bay Lakers in the G League. Kelley appeared […]

The New England Patriots made a notable roster move this week by waiving offensive tackle Demontrey Jacobs. For context: He was a player who started 12 games last season and was re-signed earlier this year. The decision underscores the sweeping changes first-year Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is making as he builds the team in […]

When the Denver Nuggets traded forward Michael Porter Jr. to the Brooklyn Nets this summer, goodbyes with his longtime Denver teammates were expected to be emotional. But the one Porter received from Nikola Jokic was anything but traditional. On his podcast, Porter recalled that Jokic kept it brief in the team’s group chat. “It was […]

The Chicago Bulls will honor Derrick Rose in a way that cements his place among franchise legends. Chicago announced plans to retire Rose’s No. 1 jersey during the 2025-26 season, with the ceremony set for Jan. 24, 2026, when the Bulls host the Boston Celtics at the United Center. January 24, 2026 🌹 Join us […]

The Toronto Raptors are preparing to be active on the trade market this season, aiming to move past the play-in conversation and secure a playoff berth in the Eastern Conference. With Bobby Webster now elevated as the lead decision-maker after the team parted ways with longtime executive Masai Ujiri, Toronto is signaling it is ready […]

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell delivered a disappointing update on Detroit defensive end Josh Paschal this week, saying his recovery could take longer than originally expected. The news adds more uncertainty to a Lions defense already dealing with injuries and roster battles just weeks before the regular season kicks off. Paschal, a second-round pick […]

Brock Purdy’s journey from the final pick of the draft to the face of the San Francisco 49ers franchise has been full of turning points. His latest growth as a quarterback, however, is not about contracts or accolades but about moments on the practice field that reveal how far he has come as a leader. […]

The Minnesota Vikings are exploring ways to strengthen their wide receiver group. A familiar name has emerged as a potential solution. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported that the Vikings are “seriously exploring” veteran options, with longtime fan favorite Adam Thielen among the names under consideration. The latest on Micah Parsons, Terry McLaurin and trades involving […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the NFL’s most stable franchises. But their fan base is becoming increasingly restless. Much of that frustration is being directed at Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and defensive coordinator Teryl Austin, as concerns over Pittsburgh’s stagnant results continue to grow. A recent post on X criticizing Austin for not […]

The Indianapolis Colts entered the 2025 season with another major decision under center, naming Daniel Jones as Indianapolis’s starting quarterback over Anthony Richardson. The move underscored the Colts’ continued struggle to find stability at the most important position, and it could set the stage for yet another reset if neither Jones nor Richardson proves capable […]

Chicago Bears insider Brad Biggs does not believe the team will pursue a trade for Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr., despite speculation linking him to Chicago. Robinson, who has rushed for 2,329 yards and 15 touchdowns in his first three seasons, is reportedly available as Washington reshapes its backfield. At 6-foot-1 and 221 […]

Former NBA star Blake Griffin believes the Dallas Mavericks struck gold with rookie Cooper Flagg, calling the 18-year-old forward the most complete player to enter the league in recent memory. “He passes, he shoots, he defends, he rebounds,” Griffin said in a recent interview. “He seems like a great teammate [and] a great kid. But, […]

The New York Knicks have spent the offseason retooling a roster already built to contend in the Eastern Conference, but talk of adding former All-Star Ben Simmons is not gaining traction. Knicks insider Ian Begley addressed speculation that Simmons could fill New York’s final roster spot. However, according to Begley, while there has been reported […]

The New Orleans Saints continue to search for answers at quarterback. Still, at least one insider is making it clear where he stands on the idea of trading for Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson. Nick Underhill, who covers the Saints for NewOrleans.Football dismissed the notion that New Orleans should pursue Richardson following his benching in […]

The Chicago Bears are quickly learning they may have landed a difference-maker in rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III. On a recent episode of Up and Adams, Bears wideouts Rome Odunze and DJ Moore spoke glowingly about Burden’s early performances. Odunze said Burden’s natural ability has already stood out. “I would say it’s his comfortability […]

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson confirmed Tuesday that his starters will take the field in Chicago’s preseason finale against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Appearing on FanDuel TV’s Up and Adams with Kay Adams, Johnson said he wants his top players to get another chance to prepare before Week 1. “We’ll go […]

Mitchell Trubisky’s return to Halas Hall last week brought back plenty of memories, but it also offered a reminder of the quarterback’s long-term goal. The Buffalo Bills backup and former Chicago Bears starter still wants another chance to be a franchise quarterback. Trubisky, the No. 2 overall pick in 2017, shared reps with Mike White […]

New York Jets tight end Stone Smartt had one of the most talked-about moments of the preseason when he leveled New York Giants rookie pass rusher Abdul Carter during a run play. The highlight spread quickly across social media, but for Smartt, it was simply part of the assignment for the Jets. “It was just […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers came up short on the scoreboard Saturday night, falling 17-14 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their second preseason game at Acrisure Stadium. The result mattered less than the development of Pittsburgh first-round pick Derrick Harmon, who delivered the type of play the Steelers drafted him for. Late in the first quarter, […]

Teddy Bridgewater needed only 12 days with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to make his case for a roster spot. What made his preseason breakout even more notable was his insistence that the credit belonged elsewhere. The veteran quarterback pointed to offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard, who helped design a simplified game plan that Bridgewater could execute […]

The Miami Dolphins walked away with a 24-17 preseason win over the Detroit Lions, but the bigger story centered on the quarterback room. While rookie Quinn Ewers delivered a much-needed bounce-back performance for the Dolphins, longtime insider Joe Schad urged caution about drawing sweeping conclusions. Ewers, a seventh-round pick out of Texas, had stumbled in […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to suit up for Greece this summer, giving the national team a significant boost as it prepares for EuroBasket 2025. After weeks of uncertainty, Antetokounmpo joined Greece for full practices over the weekend once the Bucks granted written permission for him to participate. The clearance was required because […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy made it clear that Brandon Aiyuk’s absence due to the wideout’s injury is being felt. But Purdy’s confidence in the wide receiver’s eventual return has not wavered. Aiyuk is expected to begin the 2025 season on the physically unable to perform list as he continues his recovery from ACL […]

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye admitted he has room to grow after an uneven showing in New England’s 20-12 preseason win over the Minnesota Vikings. Despite this, Patriots coaches and teammates remain encouraged by his progress. Maye played two series against Minnesota’s second- and third-string defenders and finished 4 of 7 for 46 yards. […]

Heading into his eleventh NBA season and first with the Milwaukee Bucks, Myles Turner is feeling reflective. Sure, Turner is entering a new opportunity with a Bucks team that has the chance to win it all next year. However, Turner’s reflection isn’t about basketball. It’s about his driver’s license. Turner, who turned 29 in March, […]

Former NBA big man and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins says a 2021 debate over the Milwaukee Bucks turned frightening when he and his family were targeted with death threats over his Bucks take. On the Road Trippin’ podcast, Perkins recalled the 2021 NBA Finals between the Bucks and Phoenix Suns. At the time, he […]

The Washington Commanders and Baltimore Ravens will not hold their planned joint NFL practice next week, with both teams citing scheduling conflicts and the strain of a short turnaround between games. Commanders head coach Dan Quinn explained that the decision came after conversations with Ravens head coach John Harbaugh. “Sometimes schedules just do not sync […]

Kyle Dugger’s long hold on a starting role in the New England Patriots’ secondary is suddenly in jeopardy. The veteran safety, a starter since midway through his rookie year in 2020, has been taking second-team reps during recent training camp practices. Jaylinn Hawkins and rookie Craig Woodson have joined Jabrill Peppers in the top safety […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams entered the 2024 NFL Draft as the consensus top prospect, but not every coach was convinced he would succeed at the professional level. Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton, widely regarded as one of the league’s top offensive minds, had significant reservations about Williams during the pre-draft process. According to […]

The Miami Dolphins made another change to their offensive line. The Dolphins have signed veteran tackle Yodny Cajuste and placed Germain Ifedi on injured reserve. The move comes as the Dolphins continue to navigate injuries along the offensive front. Starting right tackle Austin Jackson, guard Liam Eichenberg, and tackle Bayron Matos have all missed practice […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders injured his oblique during warmups before a joint practice with the Philadelphia Eagles, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said. Stefanski revealed that Sanders began feeling discomfort before the session and was held out of all drills as a precaution. The rookie is considered day-to-day, will not practice, and is unlikely […]

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid sees Patrick Mahomes’ job much like one far from the football field. Instead, Reid sees Mahomes taking the game out to pasture. “It’s a little bit like being a farmer,” Reid said. “I’ve never been a farmer, but you always hear that there’s always work to be done. […]

Sean Payton has never been shy about his belief in the Denver Broncos. But when NFL reporter Kay Adams pressed him to compare this year’s team to his 2009 New Orleans Saints, who went on to win the Super Bowl, the veteran coach hesitated at first. “Eleven was special,” Payton said, referring to the 2011 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have made it clear they plan to build their future around Luka Doncic. But the organization’s ambitions may stretch even further. According to Lakers insider Dan Woike, the possibility of pairing Doncic with another generational talent such as Giannis Antetokounmpo or Nikola Jokic has been discussed. However, the odds of a […]

The Cleveland Browns could turn to rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders as their starter for Cleveland’s preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles. However, it depends on the health of fellow Browns rookie Dillon Gabriel’s hamstring. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said that Gabriel is the planned starter if he is cleared to play. Gabriel, selected in the […]