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Former Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey was traded across the country midway through last season and concluded the 2019 campaign as a member of the Los Angeles Rams. With Ramsey currently seeking a contract extension from the Rams after attempting to receive a massive payday from the aforementioned Jaguars, Los Angeles general manager Les Snead […]

Although Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette doesn’t really know where his future will lead as a member of the AFC South franchise, the veteran rusher knows exactly where he stands in regard to the ongoing protests throughout the country. Leonard Fournette not only took part in a protest in Jacksonville this week, but the […]

Formerly known as the Cleveland Browns, the Baltimore Ravens have already won two Super Bowl titles despite arriving on the scene in 1996. With the team’s latest title coming in 2012 with a win over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII, it was actually the 2000 Ravens that initially defend this revamped franchise […]

The Chicago Bears have only won one Super Bowl title, which makes narrowing down the best team in franchise history pretty simple. However, it is somehow even easier than that for Chicago as the 1985 Bears are one of the best NFL teams of all time. Not only that, but this team could make a […]

The Detroit Lions have fallen on hard times — to say the least — over the course of the last several decades as the once heralded NFC franchise is certainly not associated with winning any longer. Among the younger generations of NFL fans, the Lions quite literally couldn’t be any more associated with losing as […]

The Atlanta Falcons have been to a pair of Super Bowls, though the always dangerous NFC South franchise has unfortunately never managed to capture a title. Originally breaking into the NFL all the way back in 1966, just ahead of the 1970 merger, the Falcons have reached the postseason 14 times—including as a result of […]

Formerly known as the Cleveland Browns, the Baltimore Ravens have not only overtaken the now rival franchise that the AFC North powerhouse originated from, but the organization has quickly become one of the best in the entire NFL over the years. With the Ravens popping up in Baltimore back in 1996, the franchise has — […]

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Danny Green has become just the latest NBA player to join the ongoing protests that have continued to take place throughout the country over the course of the last week or so. On Wednesday evening, Green, who took to the streets in Los Angeles, joined a wide variety of NBA […]

With NFL franchises, front office executives, head coaches, and players all speaking out over the course of the last week or so in regards to the ongoing police brutality and acts of violence against African Americans, Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio has since taken a bit of a different — and much more controversial […]

The New Orleans Saints have won just one Super Bowl since joining the highest rank of professional back in 1967. Reaching the postseason only 13 times throughout that same span, the Saints have found most of the team’s overall success in recent years, with the early portion of the franchise’s existence producing a less than […]

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer has become one of the more recent figures from the NFL world to speak out against police brutality and violence against African Americans. On Tuesday afternoon, the Vikings released the following statement on behalf of the team’s head coach. “I want to express my deepest condolences to the family […]

Thanks to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, this year’s NFL offseason will continue to look a bit different even when teams are allowed back on site at their respective facilities. According to a recent report from Adam Schefter of ESPN, the NFL is not permitting any joint practices between teams during training camp this offseason. And […]

The word shy is definitely not associated with New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton. One of the more outspoken figures in professional sports in North America, Payton has refused to stay silent as protests continue throughout the country to combat police violence and brutality, specifically regarding African Americans. Sean Payton tweeted the following images […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster did not have his best season in 2019 while encountering some injury trouble along the way. However, former NFL wide receiver and current NFL Network analyst Nate Burleson believes that the Steelers’ top pass-catcher will bounce back in a big way come the 2020 campaign. “If you look at […]

Now officially a member of the Buffalo Bills, former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs finally got his wish earlier this offseason as he was traded to upstate New York in exchange for a slew of future NFL Draft picks. Although Diggs has yet to step foot on a field in a Bills uniform, it […]

Longtime Carolina Panthers quarterback and former league MVP Cam Newton still does not have his next NFL home as the month of June is now upon us. With the Panthers previously releasing the oft-injured Newton earlier this offseason, the former No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick has continued to be linked for a handful of […]

Las Vegas Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby is about to enter his second season at the highest level as the once heralded AFC West franchise is currently making the transition from Oakland to “Sin City.” With Crosby already fully immersed in the organization and the toughness that comes along with wearing the silver and black, […]

The Arizona Cardinals currently reside in arguably the toughest division in all of football as the NFC West will be even more dangerous than usual in 2020. With the Cardinals — and just about everyone else in the division — drastically improving this offseason, the upcoming campaign could ultimately prove to be a memorable one […]

With former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski now officially back in the fold as a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, it didn’t take long for the headlines to start rolling back out. Most recently, longtime NFL defensive back DeAngelo Hall made quite the bold statement about Gronkowski. Although “Gronk” is no doubt […]

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry is currently operating under the parameters of the team’s franchise tag as the surging AFC South franchise is still attempting to keep the former Heisman Trophy winner in Nashville for the long haul. While it appears as though the two sides will come to an agreement at some point, […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr expressed his admiration for San Antonio Spurs bench boss Gregg Popovich, who continues to speak out and fight racism and racial injustice in the U.S. Pop recently spoke to Dave Zirin of The Nation and sounded off on the current situation unfolding throughout the country. “The thing that […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, regarded mostly for the team’s infamous cream-colored throwback uniforms and a lone Super Bowl title from almost two decades ago, have been around for quite some time with the NFC South franchise once again on the rise. Although the Buccaneers have encountered some tumultuous portions of the team’s history as Tampa […]

Former Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks has made his way around the league to begin his NFL career as the Houston Texans newcomer has already been traded multiple times. Suiting up for both the New Orleans Saints and New England Patriots as well, Cooks now has yet another prolific signal-caller to line up […]

New York Jets starting running back Le’Veon Bell did not have his best season in his first go-round with “Gang Green” in 2019. However, the former Pittsburgh Steelers standout is now as eager as ever to get back on the field, especially since the Jets significantly upgraded the team’s offensive line throughout the offseason. With […]

Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney has finally broken his silence in regards to the questionable departure of longtime quarterback Cam Newton, who was released by the franchise this offseason. With the 31-year-old Newton only suiting up for the Panthers upon making his way to the highest level as the No. 1 overall pick out […]

Every NFL franchise has had its ups and downs over the years while the Tennessee Titans are no exception. However, there have been many more lows than highs for the Titans since the franchise officially made the move from Houston to Nashville more than 20 years ago. The Titans have certainly hit some bumps in […]

Former Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake is now the starter in the Arizona Cardinals backfield. While initially coming over to Arizona by way of a trade from the Dolphins midway through last season, Drake initially shared the workload with fellow running back David Johnson, who has since been traded to the Houston Texans. With […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are currently in the midst of the franchise’s first season in “Sin City” while things are not off to the start that everyone throughout the NFL landscape initially expected. With the “coronavirus” pandemic still sweeping through the nation, the organization formerly known as the Oakland Raiders is presently attempting to figure […]

Skip Bayless knows the Philadelphia Eagles were supremely depleted at the wide receiver position by the end of the team’s 2019 campaign, which may actually be an understatement. However, Eagles executive vice president and general manager Howie Roseman wasted absolutely no time in correctly such an issue this offseason while most notably adding former TCU […]

Recently retired quarterback Eli Manning infamously won not one but two Super Bowl titles as a member of the New York Giants. While spending his entire NFL playing career with “Big Blue” before officially retiring following the conclusion of the 2019 campaign, Manning notably defeated future Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady, and […]

After many years with the Baltimore Ravens, longtime NFL quarterback Joe Flacco spent one season with the Denver Broncos in 2019. After an injury-shortened campaign in what would ultimately become his only go-round in Denver, Flacco then tested the free agent market this offseason en route to signing with the New York Jets. As a […]

The Tennessee Titans have one of the more unique backstories in NFL history, as the current AFC South franchise has come in many different forms throughout the years. A staple of the classic NFL landscape as the Houston Oilers, the Nashville-based franchise then briefly became the Tennessee Oilers before full-on rebranding to the Tennessee Titans […]

Many from throughout the NFL landscape have posted pictures and videos on social media regarding their respective offseason workouts. Although a slew of players have documented some seriously impressive stuff during what has become quite the infamous offseason for the league, Los Angeles Rams safety Taylor Rapp has since taken things to a whole new […]

In just his second season atop the highest level in 2019, Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb almost led the entire league in rushing yards. After an impressive rookie campaign a few years back, Chubb then proved that he is a serious force and could soon become one of the top rushers in the NFL […]

The NFL is currently in the midst of quite the forgettable offseason — and for all the wrong reasons. With the Minnesota Vikings and starting quarterback Kirk Cousins not serving as any exception of the rules of a virtual offseason, the veteran signal caller seems to be adapting pretty well with the month of June […]

Longtime NFL running back Tiki Barber notably spent his entire playing career as a member of the New York Giants. Although earning the opportunity to play in one Super Bowl as a NFL running back, the former Giants cornerstone chose to retire relatively early and thus missed out on any additional opportunities to win a […]

The Tennessee Titans have encountered quite the bumpy road as a franchise. Once the Houston Oilers, then the Tennessee Oilers and now the Tennessee Titans, this AFC South franchise has certainly had its ups and downs over the years, though this organization has produced some insanely talented teams as well. Providing the Titans franchise and […]

Despite moving all over the country throughout the team’s history while most recently making the trek from St. Louis, Missouri to Los Angeles, California, the Rams remain one of the league’s most historic and successful franchises. Coming over to the modern day version of the NFL in 1970, the Rams notably played in both the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James is arguably the most untradeable player in the history of the NBA. If a LeBron James trade were to ever happen, it would seriously break the entire internet. Women would be crying, men would be weeping and children would be… well, playing with toys still. Children really do […]