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The Minnesota Vikings are restructuring defensive Everson Griffen’s contract to free up some cap space to help the team in free agency ahead of the 2019 season. Everson Griffen has restructured his contract to stay with the Vikings, a league source confirms. From what I've heard this week, the deal should be pretty team friendly, […]

The New Orleans Saints are clearly focusing on their need to add more defensive help for the 2019 season by adding some run-stopping support with defensive tackle Malcolm Brown. Source: The #Saints are signing DT Malcom Brown to a 3-year deal worth $15M. The former #Patriots first-rounder has a new home, while New Orleans adds […]

The New Orleans Saints lost running back Mark Ingram to the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday, but the team likely won’t suffer too drastically without him. Running back Alvin Kamara is the more talented player and fits into the Saints offensive schemes more effectively than Ingram has over the years. The Saints were lucky enough to […]

The New York Giants are a day removed from trading superstar receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and while some may think he was the problem in New York, Colin Cowherd suggests it’s Eli Manning. "The Giants issue isn't this trade. The Giants issue is they can't come to terms with a very uncomfortable truth: Their wildly […]

The Oakland Raiders are looking to have a completely revamped wide receiving corps in 2019 after trading for Antonio Brown over this past weekend and reportedly agreeing to terms with Tyrell Williams. Unfortunately, it looks like Jordy Nelson may not be a part of the team’s plans going forward as the Raiders are likely going […]

The Baltimore Ravens are going to have a whole new look on defense next season after losing several key players including C.J. Mosley, Eric Weddle, Terrell Suggs, and Za’Darius Smith. However, some good news surfaced for the team on Wednesday as the Ravens reached a big-time deal with former Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas. There was […]

The New York Giants traded away one of the league’s top receivers on Tuesday as they sent Odell Beckham Jr. to the Cleveland Browns for a couple of draft picks and safety Jabrill Peppers. The draft picks are great for the Giants as they received a 2019 first round pick (17th overall) and a 3rd […]

The Baltimore Ravens have reportedly reached a deal with former Seattle Seahawks All-Pro safety Earl Thomas. Former Seahawks’ S Earl Thomas intends to sign a four-year, $55 million deal that includes $32 million fully guaranteed at signing with the Baltimore Ravens, league source tells ESPN. Deal includes $22 million in first nine months. — Adam […]

The Baltimore Ravens have made it clear they would love to have linebacker C.J. Mosley back, and head coach John Harbaugh expects the organization to give him the big contract he deserves. If the Ravens are not able to sign Mosley, there are plenty of teams that may be willing to give him a nice […]

The San Francisco 49ers are in the midst of a rebuild and while all the signs point in a promising direction there is clearly a lot of work that needs to be done. The 49ers were in the Super Bowl only a handful of years ago and after many key players either retired or left […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are rumored to be in trade talks to deal former All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown to another franchise by the end of the week. However, the Steelers want nothing less than a first-round pick in return for Brown, so the following packages will all presumably include a future first-round pick or an […]

The Washington Redskins are reportedly in the midst of addressing the void quarterback Alex Smith left behind after last season’s horrific leg injury. The Redskins have acquired Case Keenum from the Denver Broncos. The #Broncos and #Redskins have agreed to terms on a trade to send QB Case Keenum to Washington for draft picks and […]

The Tennessee Titans are in need of a playmaker on offense in a big way to complement players like running back Derrick Henry and wide receiver Corey Davis. It looks like their rumored interest in acquiring Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown is coming to a close despite speculation. The news came was brought to […]

The Oakland Raiders are a work in progress and it’s clear the team head coach Jon Gruden has in mind will take a bit of time to create. It’s clear the team needs playmakers and considering the cap space and draft picks, the team has a lot to work with ahead of the 2019 season. […]

The Baltimore Ravens are among the league’s most well-balanced and well-run teams and they seem to be headed in the direction of making quarterback Lamar Jackson the face of the franchise. Jackson is a great athlete, that much is for sure, but he his work cut out for him ahead of the 2019 season. While […]

It’s safe to say Landon Collins is arguably the best safety hitting this season’s free agency market and the New York Giants are going to have their hands full replacing him. It doesn’t appear the Giants are looking to spend their money on the safety position this offseason. There are several players that will cost […]

The Cleveland Browns announced on Wednesday that they are releasing talented linebacker Jamie Collins prior to start off their 2019 offseason. Browns officially have released LB Jamie Collins. Team had been trying to trade him, no takers, so now released. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 6, 2019 Collins is a great player, but he was […]

Free-agent wide receiver Tyrell Williams is going to be a hot commodity for teams in need of a playmaker ahead of the 2019 season. Williams will likely see a change of scenery considering the Los Angeles Chargers already have plenty of playmakers and can afford to let him find the contract he desires elsewhere. CBS […]

The Green Bay Packers look like they will be in need of some more playmakers in the passing game next season considering their direction in being a fully revamped offense in 2019. New head coach Matt LaFleur has a fantastic offensive mind and will likely be on the look out for more weapons this offseason. […]

The Atlanta Falcons are two seasons removed from a Super Bowl appearance and while they have not looked quite like the team they were in 2016, they aren’t far off. The Falcons were unfortunately hit by the injury bug very badly in 2018 and it started out very quickly into the season. Safety Keanu Neal, […]

The Oakland Raiders need help just about everywhere on the field. The only players that seem to have a secured job are the offensive lineman and quarterback Derek Carr. The Raiders drastically need playmakers on offense to accompany Carr and it’s likely tight Jared Cook will be elsewhere next season. There are several running backs […]

One of the top pass rushers heading into this season’s period of NFL free agency is Detroit Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah. Unfortunately, Ansah’s production in recent years has not matched his reign of terror from his earlier days in the league. In 2016 Ansah had his most underwhelming season by a long shot with […]

Landon Collins is undoubtedly the best safety in NFL free agency for this upcoming season. It is very likely that several teams will be interested in him. The New York Giants appear to be headed in a direction that can’t be pinpointed, but it’s clear Collins has zero interest in being placed under the franchise […]

The Baltimore Ravens are seemingly not looking to use their franchise tag on former All-Pro linebacker C.J. Mosley. Baltimore could either be working on a new deal or preparing to let their stud linebacker test the free agent market. A representative for C.J. Mosley said he has been told that Baltimore will not use its […]

The Seattle Seahawks appear to be working on a deal with defensive end Frank Clark, but for now it appears the team will be using their franchise tag on him. The #Seahawks are expected to use the franchise tag on Frank Clark, sources tell @PSchrags and me. Hope continues to be a long-term deal. — […]

The Baltimore Ravens reached out to linebacker Terrell Suggs on Friday regarding a contract offer from the team, CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora reports. Ravens have extended a contract offer to Terrell Suggs. Sides expect to maintain a dialogue but no deal is close at this time — Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) March 1, 2019 […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have an unbelievably elite offense, but they may be on the verge of becoming even better next season, believe it or not. The Chiefs are being connected to free agent running back Le’Veon Bell, and this could put the number one offense in the NFL over the edge. CBS Spors Jason […]

The New Orleans Saints are a team being heavily mentioned lately in speculative trade rumors revolving around Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown. Keep an eye on the Saints when it comes to the Antonio Brown chase. AB in that offense would be sick. Just saying. — Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) March 1, 2019 The Saints’ […]

The Oakland Raiders are emerging as a possible suitor for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown pending they pull off a trade prior to this upcoming season. Add the #Raiders to this, along with several others. There is a market developing. https://t.co/8rcEHVV1iW — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 1, 2019 It would appear to be a […]

Green Bay Packers defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson didn’t see this past season play out the way he hoped, and it’s redemption time for the former All-Pro. Rob Demovsky of ESPN reported on Wilkerson’s status going into the 2019 season. “…there is ‘mutual interest’ between the Packers and Wilkerson for next season. Wilkerson signed a one-year, $5 […]

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp suffered a season-ending ACL back in November in a game against the division rival Seattle Seahawks. Unfortunately for the Rams, Kupp left behind a gigantic void on offense. The Rams did make the Super Bowl and proved to be an elite team regardless, but the passing game suffered […]

The Los Angeles Rams have numerous players whose contracts are up, and now they are left with a lot of decision to make. Currently, it looks like they will not use their franchise tag on any player, but things could change this offseason. No surprise, but as of right now the #Rams don't plan on […]

The Philadelphia Eagles made the decision this week to not use their franchise tag on quarterback Nick Foles. The move would have been a bit odd to keep him under the tag anyways considering they have made it clear that when healthy Carson Wentz is their guy. Presumably, Wentz will be ready for the start […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are reportedly shopping linebacker Justin Houston, who was once one of the most feared pass-rushers in the league just a few seasons ago. Sources: The #Chiefs have had trade talks centered around star pass-rusher Justin Houston. With Houston’s cap number and the potential to franchise tag Dee Ford, Houston appears to […]

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden is clearly still in mourning over losing defensive star Khalil Mack to the Chicago Bears and this is really the first time he’s spoken out about it. Gruden on Mack: "It's hard to replace a guy like that. It's sensitive. I'm still sensitive about it … I do know […]

The Dallas Cowboys took the NFL world by storm on Thursday, as they agreed to terms to break Jason Witten out of retirement and bring him back to the team. Although he will be on a 25-snap count per game workload, he will definitely help the Cowboys remain strong contenders next season. The $5M number […]

The Los Angeles Rams have a lot to be proud of after making a Super Bowl appearance to conclude their 2018 season. Unfortunately, they fell short of a championship and a lot of the blame fell on the shoulders of quarterback Jared Goff. Head coach Sean McVay went on the air with Sirius XM NFL […]

The Green Bay Packers have some major issues to address on the defensive side of the ball. Although there are some fantastic pieces already on the roster, there needs to be more cohesiveness in all aspects of the defense. The Packers drafted two great young cornerbacks last season in Jaire Alexander and Josh Jackson, who […]

The Cleveland Browns took a chance recently and signed former Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt. The signing raised a lot of speculation of what it means for promising rookie running back Nick Chubb. Head coach Freddie Kitchens addressed exactly that on Wednesday. #Browns HC Freddie Kitchens on what Kareem Hunt signing means for […]