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The New York Jets no longer employ Pro Bowl safety Jamal Adams as the veteran defensive back was recently traded across the country to the Seattle Seahawks. With a slew of players and future NFL Draft picks involved in the trade that centered Adams, former Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum has since had an interesting […]

It appears as though Pro Bowl pass rusher Joey Bosa will be a member of the Los Angeles Chargers for years to come — and then some. According to a Tuesday evening report from Adam Schefter of ESPN, Bosa and the Chargers have come to terms on a five-year, $135 million contract extension that links […]

According to San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch, soon-to-be second-year wide receiver Deebo Samuel may be forced to miss some time to begin the upcoming 2020 campaign. Samuel is currently recovering from a broken foot, an injury that he suffered during a players-only workout in Tennessee back in June. Samuel was more specifically diagnosed […]

In the early portion of the 2020 NFL Draft, the lowly Cincinnati Bengals secured a one-two punch in quarterback Joe Burrow and wide receiver Tee Higgins. With the former coming off the board at No. 1 overall, the Bengals then used the first selection in the second round to take Higgins, a former Clemson Tiger […]

If you ask general manager John Lynch, he would like to remain with the San Francisco 49ers for the long haul. Although Lynch’s contract situation with the surging NFC West franchise remains a bit up in the air at the moment, the former NFL standout absolutely loves what is happening in San Francisco these days […]

It is now official — the Seattle Seahawks of the NFC West have acquired Pro Bowl safety Jamal Adams via trade from the New York Jets. With several players and a slew of future NFL Draft picks moving back and forth between East Rutherford and Seattle, Adams is no doubt the most notable name in […]

Seattle Seahawks offensive lineman Chance Warmack will apparently go two seasons without playing a single down of regulation NFL football. Warmack has now become the third NFL player to opt-out of the upcoming 2020 campaign due to the ongoing “coronavirus” that continues to sweep through the United States. In addition to Warmack, Kansas City Chiefs […]

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver and return specialist De’Anthony Thomas has elected to opt-out of the upcoming 2020 NFL campaign, according to Pro Football Talk. Thomas has selected such an option as every NFL player can elect to do this season due to the ongoing “coronavirus” pandemic. Thomas is not the only player to opt-out as […]

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback and the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft Joe Burrow has yet to sign his first NFL contract. Currently, one of only a few remaining first-round picks left to sign their respective four-year rookie contracts, the Bengals franchise cornerstone apparently hasn’t let such a situation affect him this offseason. […]

Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider made a huge splash over the weekend en route to officially acquiring Pro Bowl safety Jamal Adams from the New York Jets. As a result of the massive move for the Seahawks, Seattle head coach Pete Carroll recently made a point to praise Schneider for his role in making such […]

Even though Harrison Barnes managed to join the Sacramento Kings in the NBA bubble in good health and good spirits, the seasoned swingman had quite the tumultuous time during the recent hiatus. Barnes not only had a hard time passing the NBA’s COVID-19 protocol, but multiple family members also tested positive for the dreaded disease. […]

New England Patriots offensive lineman Marcus Cannon is currently weighing his options in regard to the upcoming 2020 campaign. According to a recent report from Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald, Cannon has yet to decide whether or not he will suit up for the new-look Patriots this fall while the situation appears to be […]

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred made an appearance on MLB Network on Monday evening while notably providing the world with an update regarding the Miami Marlins. The Marlins have been hit hard by the ongoing “coronavirus” pandemic that is still sweeping through the nation. Not only will the Marlins undergo further testing as a […]

The Houston Texans are not the first NFL franchise to hail from this part of Texas, though the AFC South franchise has already managed to carve out its own lineage as a legitimate presence on an annual basis. With the Texans’ inaugural season coming back in 2002, it hasn’t even been two full decades for […]

Kansas City Chiefs starting quarterback Patrick Mahomes has accomplished quite a bit atop the NFL level in a very short period of time while it appears as though the veteran signal-caller remains on track to one day make an appearance in Canton. However, Mahomes believes that there is still a lot that he can improve […]

It takes one to know one if you are a Denver Broncos wide receiver so it seems. Broncos incoming rookie wideout Jerry Jeudy has found quite the mentor this offseason as the former Alabama Crimson Tide standout has been working out alongside current New Orleans Saints pass-catcher Emmanuel Sanders, who of course has spent the […]

The New York Jets have released a formal statement in regards to the allegations against team owner Woody Johnson, who has been accused of racism, sexism and corruption while serving at his post as the United States’ ambassador to the United Kingdom, which he denied. Johnson was notably appointed to such a role by President […]

Veteran NFL offensive lineman Kelvin Beachum is now officially a member of the Arizona Cardinals after signing a one-year free-agent contract with the NFC West franchise earlier this offseason. After a lengthy stint with the Pittsburgh Steelers to begin his professional playing career, Beachum has since bounced around the league in an attempt to find […]

If you’ve only followed the NFL for the last decade or so, then you do not associated the Cincinnati Bengals with postseason success. Unfortunately for the Bengals and the team’s incredibly loyal and knowledgeable fan base, Cincinnati has found quite a bit of regular season success since the turn of the century, though the AFC […]

Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker is apparently a man of many talents that includes catching passes over defenders, breaking tackles, and…creating cartoons? Parker recently unveiled his very own cartoon on Twitter while also revealing that he is a big fan of animation in general. With more to come in the next few months, according […]

Future Pro Hall of Fame wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is widely recognized as one of the more respected, intelligent, and caring players from around the league. Fitzgerald apparently also has quite a sense of humor as the legendary pass-catcher recently roasted one of his Arizona Cardinals teammates in defensive back Budda Baker. The Cardinals legend […]

At this point, it is hard to argue against the fact that Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the best overall player in the NFL. Already a league MVP, Super Bowl Champion, Super Bowl MVP, and half-a-billion-dollar signal-caller, Mahomes somehow still finds a way to impress on a variety of different levels upon taking […]

Tom Thibodeau is once again in line to lead an NBA franchise, this time the New York Knicks. While the former Chicago Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolves head coach remains in the mix alongside some other qualified candidates, Charles Oakley believes that it is more or less Thibodeau’s job to lose at this point in the […]

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey is once again seeking a new, long-term contract after failing to come to terms with his previous employer, the Jacksonville Jaguars. Coming over to Los Angeles midway through last season by way of a trade away from the Jaguars, it remains to be seen as to whether or not […]

Veteran NFL running back Devonta Freeman remains an unrestricted free agent after previously being released by the Atlanta Falcons earlier this offseason. Because Freeman has yet to find his next NFL home with the month of August now looming large, it appears as though the longtime Falcons rusher has kicking things into high gear en […]

According to a Tuesday evening report from Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, the NFL and NFLPA seem to be making progress on the size of rosters heading into training camp. Rapoport has learned that roster sizes are “expected to be 80 players to start camp” this time around. Typically, the 32 NFL teams are allowed to […]

Originally the Los Angeles Chargers for one season in 1960 before a lengthy stint in San Diego, the AFC West franchise only recently returned to L.A. Even though the team’s latest relocation came with a large amount of controversy and pushback, one thing remains certain — the Chargers’ legacy is one of the strongest in […]

Kansas City Chiefs standout defensive lineman Chris Jones recently inked a brand new, multi-year contract in order to remain with the defending Super Bowl Champions. Originally franchise tagged by the Chiefs earlier this offseason, the two sides were ultimately able to beat the July 15th deadline that was attached to such a stipulation. However, while […]

New England Patriots defensive back Devin McCourty just couldn’t help himself upon recently finding out that his head coach in Bill Belichick will be the focus of a new Subway commercial. Because of Belichick’s infamously serious demeanor, this is probably the in that most of his players have been waiting for as Subway commercials tend to […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle and Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner are rivals as part of the always competitive NFC West division. However, these two standouts on the football field recently took some time away from the field to have a hilarious back and forth and exchange on Twitter. Even with the two […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been going back and forth with NBA legend and TNT analyst Charles Barkley for quite some time already. Now, in a sudden turn of events that not many people could have seen coming, the two perennial All-Stars have seemingly put their differences aside — in person and on […]

The New Orleans Saints have remained one of the best teams in the NFC over the last several seasons, and little should change this season. However, New Orleans has caught bad luck in the last few postseasons. Longtime pass rusher Cameron Jordan spoke up. He recently revealed what the Saints need in order to win […]

Former Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson is now officially a member of the Houston Texans after being traded from the desert to Southeastern Texas earlier this offseason. With longtime Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins infamously going from Houston to Arizona in the same deal, Johnson will need to live up to the hype right […]

There is no doubt the Philadelphia 76ers are one of the best all-around teams in the Eastern Conference, and head coach Brett Brown continues to have immense faith in the Sixers franchise. With the Sixers already locked to make the postseason in the NBA restart in Orlando, Brown expressed his belief that they will not […]

The Charlotte Hornets have encountered quite an interesting legacy and historical lineage over the years as the Eastern Conference franchise has rebranded more than a few times. Whether it was the Charlotte Hornets, Charlotte Bobcats, New Orleans Hornets, or once again the Charlotte Hornets, one thing remains the same — this franchise has had a […]

The Miami Dolphins infamously selected former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa with the No. 5 overall pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. However, because of both what could be a strange 2020 campaign and the fact that Tagovailoa has become known as an oft-injured player, it remains to be seen […]

With EA Sports slowly releasing its positional rankings for the “Madden 21” video game over the course of the week, Green Bay Packers starting running back Aaron Jones has become just the latest NFL player to react to their individual rating. Going in a different direction than most, however, Jones was actually pretty content with […]

It appears as though Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will be playing the 2020 campaign under the stipulations of the league’s franchise tag. With Wednesday, July 15th, serving as the final day for Prescott and the Cowboys to come to terms on a long-term contract before the franchise tag officially goes into effect for 2020, […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are officially back. The NFC South franchise managed to land former New England Patriots quarterback and future Pro Football Hall of Famer Tom Brady this offseason. However, between a few lengthy runs of less than stellar play that should come to a halt in 2020, the Buccaneers strung together some impressive […]