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The Washington Redskins are not primed to impress in 2019 while the NFC East franchise continues to rebuild its roster from the ground up. However, that has not stopped the Redskins from attempting to be active this offseason with the struggling franchise now being linked to veteran NFL wide receiver Kenny Britt. While the Redskins […]

It is no secret that current New York Giants starting quarterback Eli Manning isn’t getting any younger these days. As a result, the struggling NFC East franchise has been linked to just about every quarterback set to be featured in the 2019 NFL Draft class while former Missouri Tigers signal-caller Drew Lock is no exception. […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson has his team in prime position to make the playoffs and surprise everyone. However, Atkinson — who very well may be the Coach of the Year this season — recently made a point to compliment Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer. Atkinson and Budenholzer go back to their days in Atlanta, with the […]

The Oakland Raiders quickly became one of the most active teams from around the league early on this offseason. With the AFC West franchise most notably adding All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown by way of the Pittsburgh Steelers, it appears as though the Raiders are far from done with the team recently working out yet […]

According to a recent report from Tony Pauline of Draft Analyst, the Green Bay Packers could soon be in the market for a defensive back. With the 2019 NFL Draft under one month away, the Packers are apparently interested in adding former Virginia Cavaliers cornerback Tim Harris. The Packers will try to replace a slew […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers now have a new man in charge. The struggling NFC South franchise hired former Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians earlier this offseason. While Arians is certainly not inheriting the most talented roster, there are definitely a few capable players in Tampa. Up-and-coming defensive back Vernon Hargreaves is one of them. “I […]

The Dallas Cowboys notably added a veteran presence to the team’s young defense this offseason. With the Cowboys adding former Cincinnati Bengals and Minnesota Vikings safety George Iloka, the expectations are already high in Dallas as the seasoned defensive back brings a lot to the table. “My expectations are to make a difference and to […]

It appears the Green Bay Packers are interested in former Boston College wide receiver and current 2019 NFL Draft prospect Jeff Smith. The Packers are trying to replace a major void left by the departure of veteran wide receiver Randall Cobb. With Cobb notably signing a free-agent contract with the heralded Dallas Cowboys, the Packers […]

Because the NFL — and more specifically the NFLPA — has yet to truly engage with the Alliance of American Football, the final two games of the AAF’s Week 8 slate could be the league’s last outings, according to a weekend report from Mike Florio of NBC Sports’ Pro Football Talk. “Per a source with knowledge […]

According to the league’s transaction wire, via NBC Sports’ Pro Football Talk, the Pittsburgh Steelers have re-signed offensive tackle Matt Feiler. Feiler notably started nine of the team’s last 10 regular season games last season while being slated at the right tackle position. Replacing fellow offensive tackle Marcus Gilbert toward the end of last season, Feiler will now […]

Former NFL wide receiver Andre Johnson did just about everything that one can do upon reaching the highest level. While spending the majority of his NFL playing career as a member of the Houston Texans, Johnson was recently inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame while the Pro Football Hall of Fame will surely […]

Longtime NFL punter Shane Lechler has officially called it a career. The former Oakland Raiders and Houston Texans punter did not play last season after being cut by the latter franchise but did not formally hang up his cleats until this offseason. “A retirement party fit for a GOAT,” Texans pass rusher J.J. Watt recently […]

Reshad Jones could be part of the next realignment in South Florida. The Miami Dolphins are currently in the midst of a major transition. With quarterback Ryan Tannehill shipped to the Tennessee Titans and new head coach Brian Flores on the job, the Dolphins are attempting to find their footing with the 2019 NFL Draft […]

Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones has no doubt impressed early in his NFL career while remaining in the AFC West for the entirety of his brief professional tenure. As a result of his time in Kansas City as a member of the Chiefs, Jones already knows that he wants to spend the rest […]

Former Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver and current 2019 NFL Draft prospect Mecole Hardman believes that he can fill a major void for the Pittsburgh Steelers going forward. With current Oakland Raiders wideout Antonio Brown previously on the move across the country, Hardman thinks that he can potentially replace the All-Pro wide receiver in Pittsburgh. Not only […]

According to Tony Pauline of Draft Analyst, the Green Bay Packers could have their eyes set on one wide receiver in particular ahead of the upcoming 2019 NFL Draft. Pauline recently told the Bleav Podcast Network that the Packers have interest in former UMass wide receiver Andy Isabella. “The Packers also like him as a slot receiver,” […]

According to Tampa Bay Buccaneers co-chairman Joel Glazer, the team’s general manager Jason Licht was retained this past offseason for one simple reason: stability. Despite the fact that the team added a new head coach in the famed Bruce Arians, Licht remained in place in the Buccaneers front office. “One thing we do know in the […]

The 2019 NFL Draft is less than one month away while many fans from around the league are thrilled for the annual event to take place yet again. Though this year’s draft class has already brought about some serious buzz, not everyone is on the positive end of things at the moment. Baltimore Ravens head […]

Sacramento Kings rookie big man Marvin Bagley III has encountered a bit of a setback. While the up-and-comer has not suffered a significant injury, a stomach illness will force Bagley III to the sideline for Sunday evening’s matchup against the heralded San Antonio Spurs. The Kings will visit the Spurs in San Antonio with tip-off […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will already be without superstar forward LeBron James for the remainder of the 2018-19 regular season, and now the lowly Western Conference franchise will head into Sunday’s matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans even more shorthanded than originally expected. According to Mike Trudell of Lakers.com, the Lakers will be without forward […]

Fans in Louisiana certainly won’t be getting their money’s worth on Sunday evening, as the hometown New Orleans Pelicans host the disappointing Los Angeles Lakers. With Lakers superstar forward LeBron James already being shut down for the remainder of the 2018-19 regular season, the Pelicans will now be without All-Star big man Anthony Davis for […]

Over the weekend, the New York Post reported that a woman has accused Dallas Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis of rape, and that the New York Police Department is currently investigating the allegations. The alleged incident occurred on Feb. 7, 2018, when Porzingis was a member of the New York Knicks. “Hours after suffering a […]

The New York Knicks infamously traded superstar big man Kristaps Porzingis to the Dallas Mavericks earlier in the year. With the trade previously making major waves throughout the NBA, such a deal has now come along with some potentially significant controversy, as the Latvian power forward was recently accused of rape during his time with […]

Over the weekend, the New York Post reported that the New York Police Department was investigating a woman’s claim that former New York Knicks big man Kristaps Porzingis raped her after suffering a torn ACL during his time with the Knicks. While the accuser did not make any claim against Porzingis (currently a member of […]

Veteran tight end Jason Witten is once again a member of the Dallas Cowboys. Quickly becoming one of the top stories of the early portion of the 2019 NFL offseason, Witten infamously came out of retirement to return to the heralded franchise ahead of next season. Because the seasoned pass catcher spent a year away […]

The Denver Broncos are now officially under the direction of new head coach Vic Fangio. Although a defensive-minded head coach, Fangio will apparently have some say in his team’s offensive game-planning as well. “I do get involved and will be involved,” Fangio recently said of the Denver offense, via 247 Sports. “Maybe not to the […]

Although a defensive-minded head coach, Denver Broncos newcomer Vic Fangio is already pretty optimistic about his team’s offense. Presumably leading to some of that optimism, the Broncos notably acquired former Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco via trade this offseason. “I think offensively, we have a chance to be better than people think we do,” Fangio […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are typically known for the team’s defensive prowess while the AFC North franchise added yet another name to the fold this offseason. Pittsburgh managed to sign defensive back turned linebacker Mark Barron while Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin couldn’t be happier about the notable addition to his defense. “It’s been awesome to […]

The “Gronk Era” has officially come and gone with the veteran pass catcher recently electing to hang up his cleats for good. With the now-former New England Patriots tight end retired, everyone has continued to sing the praises of Rob Gronkowski — including longtime Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin. In fact, Tomlin recently told […]

Former Cleveland Browns and current New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon remains away from the game of football as he continues to recover from his latest hiccup off the field. As a result, his future in New England remains uncertain as even Patriots head coach Bill Belichick doesn’t know if the once prolific wideout with […]

With current Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles officially out of the picture in the “City of Brotherly Love,” the reins have once again been handed over to fellow signal caller Carson Wentz. Though oft-injured as of late, Wentz no doubt has the potential to become an elite NFL quarterback sometime in the very near future. […]

Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis isn’t interested in your TV watching pleasure this summer. The famed HBO television series “Hard Knocks” is currently as popular as ever. With the Cleveland Browns taking part in the annual taping of the program just last year, it appears as though at least one NFL franchise wants absolutely no […]

On Tuesday evening, the Miami Heat officially retired the No. 1 jersey of former NBA power forward Chris Bosh, enshrining the former big man in the rafters forever. A two-time NBA Champion as a member of the Heat, Bosh has now formally joined the likes of Alonzo Mourning, Shaquille O’Neal and Tim Hardaway as the only […]

The New Orleans Saints and head coach Sean Payton definitely know a thing or two about the league’s officiating, especially after encountering a blown call in this year’s NFC Championship Game. With Payton coming up short against the Los Angeles Rams due to a botched called by the officials, the Saints have remained at the […]

The New Orleans Saints were infamously the victims of a massively blown pass interference call by the officials during the back end of this year’s NFC Championship Game. Now, it appears as though the NFL is taking the necessary steps in order to make sure that such an error does not happen again — especially […]

It is more than likely that former LSU Tigers cornerback Greedy Williams comes off the board early on in the first round of the upcoming 2019 NFL Draft. As a result, it is pretty clear that Williams thinks highly of himself and even went as far as to declare that he is the best cornerback […]

The Cleveland Browns infamously acquired former New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to really kick off the team’s 2019 offseason. As one would expect, Browns general manager John Dorsey is quite thrilled to have OBJ in the fold alongside former LSU Tigers teammate Jarvis Landry and franchise quarterback Baker Mayfield: “You can’t have […]

Former USC Trojans safety and current 2019 NFL Draft prospect Marvell Tell is quite the athlete so it appears. Although forgotten at times throughout this offseason, Tell once again put himself squarely on the map as the up-and-coming defensive back accomplished a tremendous feat at USC’s recent Pro Day. According to Eric Edholm, Tell recorded […]

The San Francisco 49ers certainly underwhelmed last season, though that was due mostly in part to the fact that franchise quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo missed the majority of the year after suffering a torn ACL. That was just one of two injuries that occurred that day, as 49ers owner Jed York may have taken things a bit […]