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Detroit Lions defensive tackle Mike Daniels came across a blessing in disguise this offseason. The Green Bay Packers parted ways with him earlier this summer, and he quickly found his new home with the division rival Lions. When asked about the change, Daniels had nothing negative to say. “You come into the NFL, you work […]

The Seattle Seahawks have terrible luck when it comes to injuries. The last in a long list, wide receiver DK Metcalf went down with a knee injury. Metcalf had minor knee surgery, and his Week 1 status is up in the air. When head coach Pete Carroll was asked, he didn’t have much of a […]

Former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck shocked the NFL world on Saturday when he announced his retirement. This came as a complete surprise, as Luck was about to enter his prime at age 29. In a somewhat similar move, former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement at the beginning of this […]

Last year, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers fielded one of the worst rushing attacks in recent history. Their leading rusher, Peyton Barber, averaged a measly 3.7 yards per carry. One would think that coach Bruce Arians would make a change at the position, but apparently not. I think Barber will start. Depends on how effective Jones […]

The Dallas Cowboys have one of the trickiest contract situations in the entire NFL. Three of the their best players just happen to need extensions at the same time. Dak Prescott, Amari Cooper, and Ezekiel Elliott are the core pieces of the Cowboys, and all of them know it. With Elliott already holding out, there’s […]

This week marks the official beginning of the college football season after an eventful Week Zero. Miami vs. Florida and Arizona vs. Hawaii were both great games, and gave us a nice preview of what promises to be a great week of gridiron action. These are the three best games to watch during the official […]

Despite recent reports, superstar rapper Jay-Z is not looking to buy any part of an NFL team. This report comes as a bit of a surprise, as Jay-Z does have a new partnership with the NFL. Per CBS Sports via ProFootballTalk: “Multiple people connected to NFL ownership and the league office have told CBS Sports […]

The Los Angeles Rams have an abundance of good receivers for quarterback Jared Goff. Top options Brandin Cooks and Robert Woods both topped 1,000 yards through the air, and slot receiver Cooper Kupp would have surely hit that mark if not for an injury. But the most underrated players on the Rams is fourth receiver […]

Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay is an innovator in more ways than one. Besides his offensive genius, he has set the precedent of not playing any starters during the preseason. This trend has caught on throughout the league, most notably with the Philadelphia Eagles and the Chicago Bears. While some would say it leaves […]

Good news for the Indianapolis Colts, as veteran kicker Adam Vinatieri will return to practice tomorrow, according to Pro Football Talk. Vinatieri hasn’t played at all this preseason due to a knee injury. Undrafted rookie Cole Hedlund, a North Texas product, has been kicking for the Colts. Hedlund has played well throughout the preseason, but […]

The Denver Broncos were hit with some bad news after Monday night’s preseason game. Rookie quarterback Drew Lock will miss the rest of the preseason with a bad thumb injury on his throwing hand. The Broncos have another three signal-callers on the roster, and Lock wasn’t expected to start, so it’s not an awful situation. […]

There have been surprising results from the quarterback competition that the Miami Dolphins are having. Veteran journeyman Ryan Fitzpatrick is beating out second-year pro-Josh Rosen for the job. Fitzpatrick, who’s prone to winning these kinds of competitions spoke on this to Pro Football Talk, via the Palm Beach Post. “Being a starting quarterback in this […]

Tight end is one of the less-appreciated positions in the tight end. The Pittsburgh Steelers would sure appreciate a good one right now though. Offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner clearly stated that current number one tight end Vance McDonald won’t ever play a full game, according to DK Pittsburgh Sports. At first glance, this seems like […]

Quarterback Carson Wentz has certainly made an impression on the Baltimore Ravens defense. The two teams have been participating in joint practices for the last couple days, and it appears that Wentz is showing out. Baltimore safety Earl Thomas had particularly high praise for the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback. “I would tell you, in this league […]

Unfortunately for the Seattle Seahawks, backup quarterback Paxton Lynch won’t be available for Week 3 of preseason football. Lynch was absolutely blasted by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Holton Hill last week, and is in concussion protocol, according to Pro Football Talk. Anyone who saw the hit that Lynch endured isn’t surprised in the slightest. It was […]

There have been endless questions and rumors about Los Angeles Ram’s running back Todd Gurley this NFL offseason. This doesn’t come as a surprise, as everyone could see how much he slowed down at the end of the 2018 season, primarily in the Super Bowl. The other question on everyone’s mind is how will the […]

The Green Bay Packers have themselves some camp competition. Veteran guard Lane Taylor is facing off against rookie second-round pick Elgton Jenkins for the starting left guard spot. This isn’t great news for Taylor, but it comes as no surprise. Taylor summed this up well when speaking with Pro Football Talk, via Packers News. “Obviously, […]

The Carolina Panthers have announced that Luke Kuechly and Cam Newton will both sit out Friday’s game against the Buffalo Bills, according to Pro Football Talk. This announcement comes as no surprise. Newton suffered a major shoulder injury in the middle of last year, and his play steadily declined because of it. It would make […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are one injury away from a really weird quarterback situation. Third string signal-caller Cody Kessler went down with an injury during Thursday’s game, making fifth-round rookie Clayton Thorson the only healthy option. Primary backup Nate Sudfeld hurt his wrist in the first week of preseason. This will obviously lead to some free […]

Houston Texans receiver DeAndre Hopkins is undeniably great. Last year was his most dominant, as he ended with 1,572 yards and eleven touchdown catches. Hopkins is unguardable in one-on-one coverage, and is the go-to guy for quarterback Deshaun Watson in every part of the field. Hopkins let everyone know that that level of play doesn’t […]

The Cleveland Browns have a loaded roster. They’re stacked with star players from top to bottom, but one of them will have to wait to see the field. Kareem Hunt was cut from the Kansas City Chiefs late last year after a video emerged of him kicking a woman. Hunt is allowed to practice with […]

Many thought that the Denver Broncos would have a quarterback controversy heading into this season. After general manager John Elway trade for Joe Flacco and drafted Drew Lock, the stage was set for a competition. But it seems that Flacco is leading by a good margin, as teammate Emmanuel Sanders has had nothing but good […]

Tennessee Titans cornerback Malcolm Butler has plenty of experience in the playoffs, but one of the lower points in his career thus far came during Super Bowl LII with the New England Patriots. Head coach Bill Belichick infamously benched Butler, even though the cornerback started all throughout the regular season and previous playoff games. When […]

Tennessee Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan was handed a four-game suspension by the NFL earlier in the offseason. Lewan is appealing the suspension and will make his case next Thursday, according to NFL reporter Paul Kuharsky. Lewan is a key part of the Tennessee offense, as he reliably protects Marcus Mariota’s blind side. After being […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Chris Godwin is at a key point in his career. The third-year player is set to take on a bigger role for Tampa Bay this year, and will likely see a big stats boost. But Godwin is more worried about Buccaneer wins than his own personal achievement, according to NFL Network‘s […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a plethora of wide receivers. Star player JuJu Smith-Schuster leads the pack, but the other spots are undetermined. The answer to who plays behind Smith-Schuster may be coming soon, as fellow receiver Donte Moncrief is back at practice after breaking his ring finger, according to Pro Football Talk. Moncrief spent last […]

Odell Beckham Jr. is universally seen as one of the best wide receivers in the entire NFL. Beckham is a new addition to the Cleveland Browns roster and is expected to be the team’s top target. But analyst Colin Cowherd has a different opinion. “Odell Beckham Jr. has missed 16 of the last 32 games… […]

The Cleveland Browns have high expectations for this season. General manager John Dorsey added huge players like wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and pass-rusher Olivier Vernon. Second-year quarterback Baker Mayfield is poised to take a step forward after an amazing rookie year. But all the star power on the team means nothing without a strong […]

Quarterback is the most important position in all of sports. The Indianapolis Colts know that, as they struggle without franchise quarterback Andrew Luck. Luck seems like he’s always bitten by the injury bug, as the former Stanford Cardinal is now dealing with a calf injury. But Colts general manager Chris Ballard seems confident in backup […]

The entire NFL has pretty much agreed on at least one thing about the preseason. Established quarterbacks rarely see any time, if any throughout these four weeks. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz is no exception. Head coach Doug Pederson is hesitant to play his signal-caller at all this preseason, according to Pro Football Talk. While […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has been an iron man. He has played every game for the last eight years, and never missed practice. But head coach Matt Patricia decided that it was time for a break for his starting signal-caller. Stafford missed almost missed a whole week of practice for the first time in […]

Every team in the NFL could use more cornerbacks. But the New York Jets are just getting desperate at this point. Defensive coordinator Gregg Williams has stated that star safety Jamal Adams could make the move to corner. “He can do it, there’s no doubt about it, he’s a good enough athlete to do that. […]

Bad news for the Los Angeles Rams. Cornerback Aqib Talib tweaked his hamstring during Saturday’s preseason game against the Oakland Raiders, according to Steve Rebeiro of the Rams Wire. This is an especially ominous sign because Talib missed so many games during the Rams’ Super Bowl campaign. The former Denver Bronco appeared in eight games […]

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson isn’t just an American football fan. He showed this when he and his wife Ciara took part ownership of the Seattle Sounders FC. This was announced today in a press release. Wilson also commented on the purchase. “We are fired up about the Seattle Sounders because it’s our home. It’s […]

The New York Giants are a one-trick pony on offense. Their entire attack relies on second-year running back Saquon Barkley, and everyone knows it. That’s why head coach Pat Shurmur has decided to sit Saquon during all four preseason games. It seems like a good idea, as Barkley is set to touch the ball over […]

The Carolina Panthers are one of the most underrated squads in football. At the start of 2018, they looked to be at least wild card contenders after starting the season off six and two. But when quarterback Cam Newton’s shoulder injury increased in severity, the season fell off a cliff. The Panthers went one and […]

The Oakland Raiders are hoping for an improvement on their 2018 season. Part of this is in the hands of the rookie class, specifically safety Johnathan Abram. Abram proved himself to be quite the character on the first episode of Hard Knocks, and it appears that him and quarterback Derek Carr are forming a good […]

It’s not often that the best player on a team offers to switch positions. But New York Jets safety Jamal Adams is offering his services at cornerback if the team needs him. The Jets have been ravaged by injuries at the position, so Adams thought he could step up. “If they need me to go […]

The Oakland Raiders have had a weird few weeks. Star wide receiver Antonio Brown has been missing from camp for a couple of reasons, and both are totally out there. The first is that Brown got frostbite from using improper footwear in a cryotherapy machine. The even crazier one is that the former Pittsburgh Steeler […]