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It’s safe to say Earl Thomas won’t be the player going forward that he once was. Not only is he quickly approaching 30, but he’s also suffered a pair of broken bones in his left leg over the past three years, including the season-ending injury he suffered last season. Still, after signing a four-year, $55 […]

Antonio Brown’s trade request was finally honored by the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the New York Giants surprised the league by getting ahead of one that might have come from Odell Beckham, Jr. Underrated free-agent talents like Tyrell Williams, Adam Humphries, and Jamison Crowder are already off the board of available free-agent wide receivers, too. Where […]

DeSean Jackson is flying with the Philadelphia Eagles once again. And now that he’s back, the veteran wide receiver has no plans to play elsewhere before his career is finished. During his introductory press conference at team headquarters on Thursday, Jackson stressed a desire to finish his NFL playing days where they began in the […]

Nick Foles’ career has been a series of starts and stops. Now firmly entrenched as a team’s franchise signal-caller for the first time, the veteran quarterback has no ambitions of playing elsewhere. During his introductory press conference with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday, Foles stressed a desire to finish his career with his new team. […]

The New Orleans Saints were one play away from winning the NFC last season. To maximize their chances of taking advantage should a similar opportunity present itself going forward, the team has restructured the contract of its franchise icon. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the Saints have amended the contract of quarterback Drew […]

The Dallas Cowboys have elected to retain one of their most versatile offensive playmakers. According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, the team has agreed to bring back free agent wide receiver Tavon Austin. #Cowboys are keeping WR Tavon Austin, source says. They've agreed to a deal. — Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 14, 2019 Austin […]

The Cleveland Browns suddenly boast as much offensive talent as any team in football. With so many playmakers now in the fold, general manager John Dorsey believes his team would be best served to gauge the trade market for one its longest-serving incumbents. According to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, the Browns are shopping running […]

Whether or not Rob Gronkowski’s tremendous football career has already ended remains to be seen. Even if the superstar tight end ultimately decides to hang up the cleats, though, it seems very likely he’ll remain in the public eye regardless. During an appearance on “The Peter King Podcast,” Drew Rosenhaus, Gronkowski’s agent, stressed that his […]

Odell Beckham, Jr.’s departure from the New York Giants was met with extensive criticism, but not due to a perception that the superstar wide receiver forced his way out of the Meadowlands. Rather, there’s a growing contingent of league followers who believe the Giants portrayed Beckham unfairly, as a me-first rabble-rouser whose undeniable on-field production […]

This probably isn’t how Antonio Brown envisioned his departure from the Pittsburgh Steelers. Still, the new Oakland Raiders’ wide receiver is doing all he can to make the best of a bad situation while leaving the team and town that propelled him to superstardom. On Wednesday, Brown unveiled multiple billboards across Pittsburgh thanking Steelers Nation […]

Josh Sitton may have already found a new home mere hours after being released by the Miami Dolphins. According to ESPN, the veteran interior offensive lineman is likely to sign with the New York Jets. The news was relayed by Mike Clemens of Sirius XM NFL Radio. #Dolphins released G Josh Sitton, but he could […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have parted with many franchise icons in recent years. The team released all-time leading rusher Jamaal Charles two years ago, and waived stalwart middle linebacker Derrick Johnson a year later. Earlier this week, the Chiefs parted ways with edge defender Justin Houston, who made four Pro Bowls during his eight seasons […]

The NFL’s most dangerous two-headed running attack is no more. Alvin Kamara, while no doubt disappointed to see his former New Orleans Saints teammate play elsewhere going forward, certainly seems excited for Mark Ingram. In response to Ingram agreeing to a three-year, $15 million deal with the Baltimore Ravens, Kamara appealed to his former running […]

As the San Francisco 49ers meet with Jason Verrett, a pair of AFC contenders also have eyes for the talented cornerback. According to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, Verrett is scheduled to visit with the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs once he leaves the 49ers. Los Angeles Chargers veteran free agent cornerback Jason Verrett, […]

Jon Gruden, as expected, was all smiles during Antonio Brown’s introductory press conference with the Oakland Raiders on Wednesday. Well, almost. In response to a question comparing Brown to former Raiders receiver Amari Cooper, the man who used to be known as “Chucky” couldn’t help but show his teeth. "I don't understand what your question […]

Antonio Brown isn’t exactly trying to temper expectations for his tenure with the Oakland Raiders. During his introductory press conference at team headquarters on Wednesday, the six-time Pro Bowler made one of his lofty personal goals crystal clear: surpassing the receiving records of San Francisco 49ers great Jerry Rice. AB is dreaming big 👏 pic.twitter.com/3x8cXruK5H […]

Antonio Brown’s tenure with the Oakland Raiders didn’t get off to the smoothest start. The superstar wide receiver was late for his introductory press conference in the Bay Area on Wednesday, lending fuel to a fire burning from his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers that Brown’s remarkably consistent production isn’t worth the hassle that accompanies […]

The Green Bay Packers’ overhaul of the safety position continues. According to ESPN’s Rob Demovsky, the team has elected against placing a tender on three-year pro Kentrell Brice, making him an unrestricted free agent. The Packers did not tender S Kentrell Brice, a source said. The restricted free agent will now become a free agent […]

Once Antonio Brown finally got to his introductory press conference on Wednesday, it was all love between he and the Oakland Raiders. After Brown, who arrived a bit late to the event, extolled the virtues of one of the league’s most historic franchises and committed himself to personally changing the locker room culture in Oakland, […]

Antonio Brown seems thrilled to be a member of the Oakland Raiders. When it came time for his introductory press conference in the Bay Area, though, the superstar wide receiver didn’t exactly make his affinity for his new team obvious. According to Pro Football Talk, Brown was late on Wednesday for his first media briefing […]

Josh Sitton barely got to suit up for the Miami Dolphins by the time his days playing in South Florida were over. The Dolphins announced on Wednesday that they have released Sitton despite him playing just one game for the team. We have released Josh Sitton. Full Release: https://t.co/UenAui5I77 — Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) March 13, […]

The Kansas City Chiefs’ aggressive overhaul of a defense that cost the team a chance to win its first Super Bowl since 1963 continues. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Kansas City has released stalwart safety Eric Berry. The #Chiefs have released S Eric Berry. End of an era in KC. — Ian Rapoport […]

Unfortunately, the unofficial end of Earl Thomas’ tenure with the Seattle Seahawks is nearly as memorable as anything he did on the field for his longtime team for the better part of the last decade. After breaking his leg in a Week 4 game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thomas directed an obscene gesture toward his […]

Zach Brown’s days playing football in the nation’s capital are over. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Washington Redskins are releasing the veteran inside linebacker on Wednesday after failing to garner much traction for him on the trade market. The #Redskins are going to release LB Zach Brown, source said. They shopped him and […]

Le’Veon Bell sure seems happy with how his highly-anticipated foray into free agency played out. In the wake of agreeing to terms on a mutli-year deal with the New York Jets on Tuesday, the former Pittsburgh Steelers superstar – by way of Michigan State, remember – expressed his joy at being “back in the green” […]

The Baltimore Ravens, believe it or not, have a new stalwart safety. Six-time Pro Bowler Earl Thomas agreed to join the Ravens on Tuesday, following in the footsteps of other superstar playmakers in the defensive backfield over the years like future Hall of Famer Ed Reed and Eric Weddle. Though everyone within Baltimore’s locker room […]

Nelson Agholor seems likely to remain with the Philadelphia Eagles after all. According to ESPN’s Tim McManus, the Eagles are poised to let the four-year pro’s contract for next season become fully guaranteed on Wednesday afternoon despite recent speculation the team would go in a different direction. .@Jeff_McLane reported earlier in week Agholor likely to […]

Ha Ha Clinton Dix midseason audition with the Washington Redskins seems increasingly likely to land him a full-time role playing in the nation’s capital. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Redskins are “working” on bringing back the veteran safety to pair him with the newly-signed Landon Collins in the defensive backfield. Who could the […]

Football’s favorite twins will be teammates for at least one more season. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the New England Patriots and veteran cornerback Jason McCourty have agreed to terms on a two-year deal, allowing him to continue playing alongside his brother, Devin. Jason McCourty back to the #Patriots on a 2-year deal, […]

The Baltimore Ravens have a new running mate in the backfield for franchise quarterback Lamar Jackson. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Dianna Russini, veteran back Mark Ingram has agreed to a three-year, $15 million deal to continue his career in Baltimore. Former Saints’ RB Mark Ingram intends to sign a three-year, $15 million deal […]

The Buffalo Bills have indeed made upgrading at wide receiver a priority in the early going of the player-movement period. Still, the superstar they were long linked to ultimately landed elsewhere, and apparently, the team had the makings of a new opportunity to acquire another of the league’s most electric pass-catchers. According to Tim Graham […]

The Cleveland Browns are already winners of the NFL offseason less than 48 hours into the player movement period. There is at least one star player who’s been linked to Cleveland of late, though, who the team apparently has ruled out acquiring. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, star free agent safety Earl Thomas will […]

The New York Giants continued an unabashed rebuild of their roster on Wednesday, caving to months of rumors and speculation by trading superstar wide receiver Odell Beckham, Jr. to the Cleveland Browns. Getting assets for a player of his caliber now was always going to be the smartest move for Giants general manager Dave Gettleman […]

The New Orleans Saints have brought back one of their most consistent offensive performers. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, incumbent restricted free agent kicker Wil Lutz has agreed to a five-year deal that will keep him with the Saints for the foreseeable future. #Saints K Wil Lutz has agreed to terms on a 5-year […]

Shawn Oakman’s NFL dreams may yet become reality. After being acquitted late last month of second-degree felony sexual assault charges, the former Baylor University defensive lineman has renewed hopes of continuing his football career at the game’s highest level. “I think God will set the right path for me but I don’t feel like I […]

What better place for C.J. Anderson to continue his career with the team that revived it? According to Lindsey Thiry of ESPN, general manager Les Snead of the Los Angeles Rams said on Tuesday that Anderson will be the only running back his team targets in free agency. The Rams will apparently turn to four-year […]

The NFL is a business first and foremost. Teams, owners, executives, and coaches certainly understand that reality, and players have grown increasingly wary of it of late while making their financial security the utmost priority. Adrian Amos is the latest player to go that route, apparently, after the former Chicago Bears safety agreed to a […]

The Houston Texans suddenly need a lot of help in the secondary. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, though, it’s unlikely to come in the form of arguably the top available safety left on the market. The Texans, despite losing cornerback Kareem Jackson and safety Tyrann Mathieu to competing teams in free agency on Monday, […]

Cory Littleton could very well continue his playing career elsewhere going forward. Should that prove the case, though, the Los Angeles Rams have ensured they will be compensated for one of their best players leaving in free agency. The Rams announced on Tuesday that they have placed a second-round tender on Littleton, a restricted free […]