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Everyone appears to ready to write off Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson for the remainder of the season. This includes head coach Bruce Arians, who recently said as much. Cardinals coach Bruce Arians said Tuesday that he “doubts” David Johnson returns this season, via Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic. As for the running […]

Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Marquand Manuel is apparently a huge fan of Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton. I mean, not that anyone could blame him, as Cam Newton remains one of the more special athletes in all of the National Football League. Yeah. Yeah. Newton is no longer that guy everyone is talking about, as […]

The Cleveland Browns have been on the wrong side of some bad jokes for decades at this point. Following a trade deadline debacle, in which the front-office failed to send in its end of paperwork, things appear to be at a tipping point. For some context first, according to pretty much everyone, the Browns traded […]

The Philadelphia Eagles made a huge splash at the trade deadline, acquiring Miami Dolphins running back Jay Ajayi for only a fourth-round pick. You might think that might not sit well with other players at the running back position, but it doesn’t appear to be bothering LeGarrette Blount all that much. “There was no reaction. I can only […]

The Dallas Cowboys have a weird situation at running back for the rest of the season. That is if — and it is a big if — the NFL and courts can ever figure out what the heck is actually going on with Ezekiel Elliott. For the Cowboys, regardless of what happens with their starter, it […]

Former Houston Texans offensive lineman Duane Brown couldn’t be a happier guy at the moment. Having gone from a talented, yet relatively struggling team, to the Seattle Seahawks has been something he’s not taking for granted. “It’s worked out pretty good for me, I have to say,” Brown said in a presser. “I thought I did […]

Denver Broncos rookie left tackle Garett Bolles has been a solid player this season for the NFL franchise. Despite being a bit longer in the tooth than most rookies (he’s 25), he’s making an important and immediate impact in helping Denver’s offensive line protect the quarterback. According to Garett Bolles, this is incredibly important, as […]

Dallas Cowboys running back Alfred Morris once appeared destined to be a star in the National Football League. As quickly as his figurative star brightened, it dimmed to the point of him becoming a relative afterthought. The Washington Redskins selected him in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Somehow, through magic, he ended […]

Former Cleveland Browns star, turned Browns afterthought, Josh Gordon has been reinstated by the National Football League. That’s the simple good. The complicated part of this? There are a slew of conditions attached to the league’s decision to allow Josh Gordon to run on blades of grass during each weekend. For now, Gordon is placed […]

Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Mike Pouncey is not a man to mince words. The talented lineman, following the trade of running back Jay Ajayi to the Philadelphia Eagles, is apparently not too thrilled about it. “He said, ‘This is where we’re at, this is where we’re going to go; if you’re not on board, you’re going to […]

The Cincinnati Bengals attempted to trade backup quarterback AJ McCarron to the Cleveland Browns. Unfortunately for everyone involved, the Browns were apparently unaware of how sending in paperwork to the NFL office is meant to work. Anyway, one would think this would make AJ McCarron feel upset, right? Wrong. Rather than feeling like this was […]

Marcell Dareus being a Jacksonville Jaguar is going to be a neat thing for the defensive standout. Going from one NFL franchise that has had its moments, but plays in a difficult division, to another that seems ready for a playoff push, has to be good. Also good? His new teammates feeling like Marcell Dareus will […]

The New England Patriots have come to terms to bring journeyman quarterback Brian Hoyer to the National Football League franchise. Brian Hoyer gets 3 year deal with #Patriots — Bill Williamson (@BWilliamsonNFL) November 1, 2017 Prior to the move by the Patriots, during an appearance on “Zolak & Bertrand” on 98.5 The Sports Hub in Boston, […]

In what can only be considered a relatively stunning turn of events, Brock Osweiler will be the starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos this weekend. Yes, that Brock Osweiler. The one who failed miserably with the Houston Texans, then became a talent cut by the Cleveland Browns (of all places). According to multiple reports, Broncos coach Vance […]

This will unlikely sit well with many people, but Tennessee Titans defensive standout Brian Orakpo claims the hit that concussed Joe Flacco was the Baltimore Ravens quarterback’s own fault. “It’s definitely unfortunate,” Orakpo said, via Jason Wolf of the Tennesseean. “But Flacco needs to get down a little earlier if you want to avoid that. I mean, just […]

New York Jets coach Todd Bowles must not be in the loop with his front-office. After the National Football League franchise traded for San Francisco 49es cornerback Rashard Robinson, the coach was asked for his thoughts on the matter. His answer? Bowles said, via comments distributed by the team, “did we?” and added “nothing right […]

Remember when Tom Savage’s agent was upset over the Houston Texans benching him in favor of rookie Deshaun Watson? That currently feels like forever ago, as the former Clemson Tigers talent is setting records all over the place. This is, apparently, not lost on Tom Savage, who was caught giving Deshaun Watson a compliment by […]

According to multiple reports, the Cleveland Browns had a deal set with the Cincinnati Bengals to acquire quarterback AJ McCarron, but the the former National Football League franchise got in its own way. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Bengals and Browns agreed to the trade at 3:55 p.m. The Bengals notified the NFL of […]

The National Football League is only a few days removed from a horrifying situation involving Chicago Bears tight end Zach Miller. After being injured over the weekend, it was reported that surgeons were not only trying to save Miller’s football career, but his leg. Bears head coach, John Fox, has thankfully updated everyone on what […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers still want to use wide receiver Martavis Bryant. According to reports, the team has gone out of its way to let the maligned receiver know this, going as far to tell him he will be in the gameplan for Week 10. Does this finally mean all the drama between Martavis Bryant and the Steelers […]

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane says he’s not releasing rights to wide receiver Anquan Boldin. This is after reports had surfaced that the player might be interested in coming back. Beane discussed this on the radio: “We made a commitment to Anquan, and he made a commitment to us back in [training] camp,” Beane […]

The San Francisco 49ers made a huge splash a full day before the trade deadline, as the NFL franchise used a second-round pick to acquire New England Patriots backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. This was, at least reportedly, some time in the making. Apparently, the 49ers actually tried to trade for Jimmy Garoppolo during the offseason. “We studied him […]

The San Francisco 49ers acquired New England Patriots backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo in a trade on Monday night. It was one of the first huge moves made by general manager John Lynch. If you ask him, Jimmy Garoppolo was certainly worth the investment. “We are thrilled for Jimmy to join the 49ers family,” John Lynch said in […]

Chicago Bears linebacker Jerrell Freeman has been suspended yet again for PED usage. This time it will cost the Bears linebacker 10 games. In 2016, Freeman was first caught and given a four-game suspension. That was in November. Less than a year later, he’s been suspended again. The repeat violation is why he gets 10 games […]

Happy Halloween in the National Football League or something. The Miami Dolphins have traded talented running back Jay Ajayi to the Philadelphia Eagles only a few hours before the trade deadline is set to expire. The Dolphins traded running back Jay Ajayi to the Eagles for a fourth-round draft pick, according to multiple reports. This is […]

Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph, after yet another loss, is finally admitting that the problem the team has might rest with the quarterback position. After only being a few days removed from fully backing Trevor Siemian, Vance Joseph is now not as committed to the former Northwestern product. Joseph asked if he’ll make QB […]

Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris has had enough of losing. One of the league’s best corners voiced his frustrations following a Monday night game that saw the Broncos lose yet again. “I’m tired of losing,” Harris said, per Mile High Report’s Laurie Lattimore-Volkmann. “I’m tired of losing the same way every game. We’re not giving ourselves […]

New York Jets wide receiver Jeremy Kerley expects to be suspended for violating an NFL policy. This is according to a report by the New York Daily News. Jeremy Kerley, who signed a one-year deal after getting cut by the 49ers last month, has 22 receptions for 217 yards and one touchdown in his second […]

Seattle Seahawks defensive back Richard Sherman is a smart guy known for his opinions. His thoughts on Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, given Sherman’s talents, should carry a lot of weight. According to Richard Sherman, the rookie gunslinger is the best he’s seen. “I’ll tell you,” Sherman said to Peter King after being asked about […]

Houston Texans coach, and supposed quarterback whisper, Bill O’Brien is going to face a lot of scrutiny this week. Not only due to his team losing against the Seattle Seahawks despite a lead late in the game, but due to the fact he appeared to have choked as a play-caller down the stretch. To his […]

Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson is either being lied to or he lives in an imaginary world. According to him, he still has the support of team ownership despite having only one more win than you do in the last 24 games he has coached. It is worth noting that, you know, you only […]

Oakland Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio is going to come under a lot of scrutiny this week. Not only because his team lost, but due to how they fell apart on the offensive side of the football. Basically, people want to know what in the heck happened to the big plays and all that […]

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster has quickly become one of the most endearing players in all of the National Football League. But that’s not all the former USC Trojans talent is doing. He’s also smashing some records. Despite not being known as a burner, JuJu Smith-Schuster scored on a 97-yard touchdown reception on Sunday. […]

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa has been very good since entering the National Football League. So good, in fact, he isn’t only leaving a destruction of quarterbacks in his wake. He’s also smashing some records. According to the Chargers, by way of a Tweet, the former Ohio State star and No. 3 overall […]

In what comes as one of the worst reports possible on a Monday, Chicago Bears tight end Zach Miller might lose his leg in surgery. This is not hyperbole. This is a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Vascular surgeons are trying to save Bears TE Zach Miller's leg, not just his career, per @mortreport. — […]

Houston Texans rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson has been better than expected. Despite being highly hyped, even with everyone knowing that he has an insane skill set, people slept on the kid. Well, people sleep no more. Instead, Watson is batting them over the head with his incredible play to start his first season in the […]

Indianapolis Colts receiver TY Hilton is a former pro bowl selection. However, with quarterback Andrew Luck on the mend, it appears the NFL franchise is considering a move that would require the receiver to be used as trade bait. According to a report by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk on Sunday night, the Colts are willing […]

New York Jets running back Matt Forte used to be the pillar of an offense in Chicago. Now that he is with the Jets, however, things have been slightly different. Not only because Matt Forte is aging, but because of New York’s playcalling. The playcalling is something Forte appears none too pleased with. “I only […]

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady might be the greatest player at his position in the history of the sport, but even he gets frustrated when certain things aren’t going his way. One of those things? Not being able to finish drives when the team reaches the right side of the 50-yard marker. “(Struggle) is […]