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The San Francisco 49ers made a litany of roster moves Thursday, the largest of which stems from wide receiver Jalen Hurd being placed on injured reserve (IR) list due to a torn ACL that is expected to end his 2020 season before it ever began. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the team signed wide […]

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Josh Oliver has been somewhat snakebitten during the early portion of his NFL career, with news coming down Thursday that he sustained a broken foot during training camp and will need to undergo surgery to repair the ailment, which has landed him on injured reserve, per Ian Rapoport of the NFL […]

Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle La’el Collins was not at practice Thursday after being involved in what Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network describes as a “major crash.” Collins appears to have escaped unscathed, as Michael Gehlkin of the Dallas Morning News reports that the lineman is “OK.” This sounded scary. La’El Collins got cut off, […]

With media access severely hampered during the early stages of NFL training camp in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, sometimes it falls in the lap of players to inform everyone how other players are looking at camp. Take Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski, for example, who dished on quarterback Tom Brady, a […]

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott sounds as if he’s awfully glad to have Aldon Smith on his team, rather than having to worry about being chased down by what was once one of the game’s prolific pass-rushers. After seeing Smith practice ahead of the start of the 2020 year, Prescott described what he has seen […]

Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter underwent a knee procedure recently that cleaned out loose bodies and eased discomfort, per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. The operation is expected to keep him out of the mix for only the next few weeks, keeping his availability for Week 1 on track. #Browns C JC Tretter recently […]

In the wake of Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams opting out of the 2020 season due to the uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, rookie Clyde Edwards-Helaire figured to see an increased role. Those speculations were confirmed in abundance Friday, as he was the featured back during team practice, further boosting his fantasy prospects […]

Count Jason and Devin McCourty as two players who are extremely impressed by how the New England organization has handled coronavirus protocol, thereby increasing their comfort level about participating in the upcoming 2020 season. Per Michael Girardi of the NFL Network, Jason said that neither he nor his brother considered opting out ahead of the […]

Defensive end Everson Griffen spent the past decade causing disruption on the defensive line as a member of the Minnesota Vikings. Come 2020, he’ll be taking his four-time Pro Bowl talents to Dallas after signing a one-year, $6 million deal. In the wake of that decision, Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer wasn’t focused on who […]

For many New York Jets fans, when All-Pro safety Jamal Adams was traded to the Seattle Seahawks, there was a general sense of gloom and doom about how the defense would operate in his absence. But Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams doesn’t appear to be plussed about his departure: "Jamal might get bored over there" […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have a shiny, new target for quarterback Derek Carr to throw to in future Hall of Famer Jason Witten. He is uniquely experienced to discuss Carr, since Witten has already had a taste of retirement and worked as an analyst on Monday Night Football. With that experience in mind, Witten spoke […]

The Houston Texans are definitively banking on running back David Johnson playing at an All-Pro level right out of the gate in 2020 with head coach/general manager Bill O’Brien having rocked the league by dealing wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins for his services during the off-season. But according to Johnson? He’s ready to go. “I like […]

The San Francisco 49ers already boasted one of the sport’s premier tight ends in George Kittle. Now, as of Monday, they have reportedly added former Pro Bowl standout Jordan Reed to the mix, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Schefter notes that the deal is for just one year and is incentive-laden, which appears to indicate […]

The move from Oakland for the Las Vegas Raiders was supposed to be a financial boon, with 2020 set to serve as the inaugural season in which rabid Vegas fans could pack into Allegiant Stadium for the first time as the state had its first taste of NFL action. But due to the COVID-19 pandemic, […]

The Baltimore Ravens are reportedly bringing aboard veteran tight end Jerrell Adams, per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but having had little in-game impact since the 2017 season, it’s likely that Baltimore inked the 27-year-old to a salary cap-friendly deal. The #Ravens, who have been in the […]

Turnover of the roster for the New York Jets has been a considerable point of focus during the 2020 offseason. On Sunday, right guard Brian Winters was released, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. A surprise release: Jets are cutting last season’s starting right guard Brian Winters, per source. As a starting guard, Winters is not […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is the latest signal caller in the long line of those waiting to nab a long-term extension for their services. As the start of the 2020 season looms, Watson reiterated that he wasn’t focused on that end of the game; he was leaving that to his representatives, noting that “timing […]

Miami Dolphins veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick said Saturday what many fans have assumed since the 2020 NFL Draft — that he is a “placeholder” for rookie Tua Tagovailoa, whom the team selected with the fifth overall choice back in April. The right attitude from Dolphins QB Ryan Fitzpatrick on working with Tua Tagovailoa. Says, “I […]

Monday Night Football on ESPN will sound different this season than past, as a new broadcast booth was announced Friday. With just over a month until the kickoff of the 2020 NFL year, the trio of Steve Levy, Louis Riddick, and Brian Griese appear in line to be manning the booth, per Jim Miller of […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars and defensive end Yannick Ngakoue have been at an impasse for quite some time. With the team reporting to training camp, the two sides have now erupted into an open battle, with Ngakoue choosing not to show up, leaving him as the only player not at camp. To make a messy situation […]

The New Orleans Saints have high expectations for the 2020 season—just ask offensive tackle Terron Armstead. “It’s gotta be Super Bowl or bust,” Armstead said, per Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. “If we don’t get to the big dance, it’s a failed season. That’s it.” That’s some significant pressure to thrust upon oneself before even suiting […]

The Carolina Panthers are going in a different direction at kicker, releasing veteran Graham Gano ahead of the start of the 2020 season, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. The move allows the organization to shed $2.75 million of cap space, thereby paving the way for Joey Slye to take over long-term kicking duties. It was […]

Acquiring a safety with the All-Pro talent of Jamal Adams was likely a no brainer for Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider. But when considering specific factors that will play into at least 2020, Schneider had some additional intrigue as to why he wanted to bring the former New York Jet aboard. “But you have […]

With the start of the NFL season just over a month away, it’s officially time for word to begin leaking out of organizations about how certain players are “locked in,” “focused,” and “engaging with other people.” This is no different for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery, who earned said praise from folks within the […]

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh isn’t saying that Antonio Brown will never join the roster, but in the wake of quarterback Lamar Jackson’s expressed desire to bring in the former All-Pro receiver, Harbaugh has certainly made it sound like it won’t be happening any time soon. “I don’t think he’s available right now,” Harbaugh […]

The Denver Broncos added another lethal threat to their offense ahead of the 2020 season when they selected former Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Jerry Jeudy with the 15th overall pick. Now, as of Thursday, per Adam Schefter of ESPN, the two sides have reached an agreement on a four-year, $15.2 million deal. Jeudy took […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are going to look a bit different in 2020 on the defensive side of the ball without Calais Campbell in the unit. During one of the wildest off-season that the league has ever experienced, Campbell found himself dealt from Jacksonville to Baltimore in a move that sends him from a club projected […]

Los Angeles Rams rookie running back Cam Akers is part of a group that has a tall task ahead of them in 2020: replacing three-time Pro Bowler Todd Gurley. It won’t be Akers doing the job alone — Darrell Henderson Jr. and Malcolm Brown will also likely see significant carries — but in the virtual […]

With just over a month remaining until the release of Madden NFL 21, fans of the Buccaneers and all other teams know the actual season remains in flux. Time to play some Madden with the Bucs: 10. C – Ryan Jensen – 82 OVR Jensen has started all 32 games since joining Tampa Bay ahead […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have serious speed at wide receiver. If that much wasn’t already obvious, the Madden NFL 21 ratings that have been released have confirmed that fact, bestowing a 99 speed to Tyreek Hill and a 97 speed to Mecole Hardman. (There is no 100 speed ranking.) These are your fastest WRs in […]

When the Philadelphia Eagles drafted quarterback Jalen Hurts in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, the move raised the collective eyebrows of fans from across the league. Despite Carson Wentz’s presence as one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the league, the Eagles used a premium pick on his potential backup. Just how will […]

Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook and Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love once teamed together to dominate the hardwood during their college days at UCLA. Now, the NBA stars will headline the Bruins’ prestigious 2020 Hall of Fame induction class, which will also include Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. The upcoming nine-member @UCLAAthletics Hall of Fame […]

The Arizona Cardinals had options aplenty when they selected eighth in the 2020 NFL Draft. They ultimately chose to snag Isaiah Simmons, a linebacker/safety hybrid out of Clemson, who now per Lance Zierlein of NFL.com, has one of the best chances to win the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award. While Zierlein notes Simmons […]

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley has been a lightning rod from the moment that he entered the NFL as the second overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Immediately hailed as a fantasy stalwart, Barkley has delivered back-to-back campaigns that have exceeded 1,000 yards on the ground, yet he finds himself near a […]

The future of the Denver Broncos’ passing attack may ultimately go through the duo of quarterback Drew Lock and tight end Noah Fant. If what Fant posted on Instagram on Friday is any indication, the two Broncos up-and-comers have been working during the summer to make sure that they’re on the same page come Week […]

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay is yet to suit up for his new organization, yet he is already making a considerable impact across the rest of the league. That impact — mentoring young cornerbacks on the nuance of the position — is sure to make it even more difficult to throw against both Slay and […]

The Kansas City Chiefs and defensive tackle Chris Jones appear at an impasse as it pertains to contract extension negotiations. Per James Palmer of the NFL Network, the Covid-19 pandemic appears to have played a role in the two sides being able to find common ground. Jones is coming off of a 2019 campaign that […]

The duo of quarterback Tom Brady and tight end Rob Gronkowski terrorized opposing defenses for nearly the entirety of the previous decade. Now, to kick off 2020, they’re back together again, albeit in a different setting — Tampa, with the Buccaneers, as opposed to Foxboro. But the reunion seemingly isn’t all that concerning to opposing […]

Damian Lillard has cemented himself as the face of the Portland Trail Blazers’ franchise over the past decade, complete with a long-term deal that should keep him with the organization for years to come. But in an interview with Lisa Robinson of Vanity Fair, in which Lillard discusses myriad current social issues, the five-time All-Star […]