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The Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback battle has been one of the NFL’s best-kept secrets, as Mike Tomlin has remained mum about naming the team’s QB1. That changed on Monday when the organization dropped its depth chart ahead of the Week 1 clash with the Cincinnati Bengals. Via Ian Rapoport, the Steelers’ first depth chart lists […]

Being an NFL head coach is one of the most stressful jobs on the planet, and it’s no different for Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor. With so much pressure coming from various sources, the job isn’t made for those who can’t handle adversity. Speaking with reporters on Monday, Taylor revealed one thing that makes […]

The New York Yankees were dealt yet another worrying injury blow on Monday after Giancarlo Stanton was removed from the bout against the Minnesota Twins ahead of his at-bat in the eighth inning. Stanton, who was hitless in the game, appeared to tweak something while swinging the bat in the middle innings. He remained in […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars offense received a major boost ahead of their season opener when new head coach Doug Pederson revealed that running back James Robinson is expected to play in Week 1. Robinson had been on the mend after sustaining an Achilles injury late into the 2021 season, but after a miraculous recovery, the running […]

Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver Tee Higgins returned to practice on Monday after having been battling an injury throughout much of the offseason, according to ESPN’s Ben Baby. Higgins underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder back in March, but returned for team drills in mid-August as the Bengals continued to gear […]

New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres, much like the rest of the team, has looked like a shell of himself during the second half of the 2022 MLB season. After the Yankees dominated the first half of the year, getting off to a record-setting start and appearing on pace for a historic season, the wheels […]

The New York Yankees are promoting top prospect Oswald Peraza amid September roster expansion. The star shortstop has been on the radar of Yankees fans for quite some time, and the organization’s supporters have not shied away from their desire to see him reach the big league team. According to Lindsey Adler of The Athletic, […]

The Tennessee Titans were hit with a crushing blow to their defense after it was announced that Harold Landry suffered a torn ACL during Wednesday’s practice. The 2021 Pro Bowl linebacker underwent testing on the knee which confirmed that he had torn the ACL. Adam Schefter reported that Landry’s season will be over before it […]

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is entering his third year in the NFL and that is set to come with some significant new responsibilities. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Dolphins starting quarterback was named a captain for the first time in his career. Tagovailoa was reportedly the highest vote-getter by a significant margin, as voted […]

After a Miami Dolphins fan claimed that Julian Edelman had the most punchable face in the NFL, the former wide receiver took to Twitter to issue a response. Edelman, who hasn’t played since 2020 with the New England Patriots, was completely bewildered by why he was getting called out as having the most punchable face […]

The San Francisco 49ers were unsuccessful in their efforts to trade Jimmy Garoppolo, and now GM John Lynch has revealed the point in the offseason where trade talks began to go south. Via Cam Inman, Lynch opened up on the negotiations the 49ers had throughout the offseason, indicating that there were a few times he […]

Alex Rodriguez teased a possible MLB comeback on Thursday while issuing a challenge to St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols. Pujols has been red hot at the plate of late and is slowly approaching the 700 home run threshold. Rodriguez took to Twitter to joke about potentially making a comeback and joining Pujols on his […]

Miles Sanders is up against the clock when it comes to being ready to go for Week 1, but Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni dropped an optimistic update on his lead running back. Via Josh Tolentino, Sirianni indicated the team is “hopeful” that Sanders will be available when they take on the Detroit Lions […]

Josh Gordon has a new NFL home, having latched on with the Tennessee Titans after he cleared waivers following the Chiefs’ 53-man roster cuts. Adam Schefter reports that Gordon’s agent informed him that the 31-year-old would be signing with the Titans as a member of their practice squad ahead of the 2022 NFL season. Titans […]

Famous Atlanta rapper Young Thug had an interesting question for world-renowned swimming superstar Michael Phelps on Wednesday, and remarkably, the Olympian gave him an answer. Young Thug took to Twitter with a very curious question for the 28-time Olympic medalist, asking Phelps if he thinks he’d be able to swim to shore if dropped 100 […]

Los Angeles Rams superstar Aaron Donald stirred up a bit of controversy due to his involvement in a melee during the team’s joint practices with the Cincinnati Bengals. Donald, who was seen wielding two Bengals helmets in his arms and swinging them wildly at opposing players, has now downplayed the events which took place and […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield dropped some fiery comments ahead of the Week 1 matchup against his former team, the Cleveland Browns. Only, if you ask Mayfield about those remarks, he’ll tell you he never said them. Via Panthers beat writer Sheena Quick, Mayfield denied ever making those comments about the Browns during an interview […]

The Buffalo Bills cut ties with punter Matt Araiza on over the weekend ahead of final 53-man roster cuts, and they’re quickly getting to work on finding a replacement. The Bills reportedly brought in former Denver Broncos and Detroit Lions punter Sam Martin for a visit on Wednesday in hopes of potentially signing him ahead […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have traded former first-round pick Jalen Reagor to the Minnesota Vikings on Wednesday, according to Adam Schefter. The 2020 first-round draft pick had failed to make a strong impression across his first two seasons with the Eagles, culminating in the deal to ship him off to the Vikings, despite the 23-year-old having […]

The Philadelphia Eagles claimed former New Orleans Saints quarterback Ian Book off waivers on Wednesday, according to Ian Rapoport. Book, who is entering his second season in the NFL, was let go by the Saints during the final 53-man roster cuts. Now, he’ll get another shot to win a backup role after latching on with […]

The Buffalo Sabres gave fans a major treat on Wednesday when they announced they’d be bringing back their most iconic throwback jerseys. The Sabres dropped a hype video announcing the return of their red and black uniforms as well as the iconic old-school goat head logo, which hasn’t been used since 2006. The Sabres teased […]

New York Yankees trade deadline acquisition Harrison Bader has yet to feature for the team since they traded for him in a deal with the St. Louis Cardinals. Meanwhile, Jordan Montgomery, who was dealt away in the trade, has been excellent since joining the Cardinals. Yankees manager Aaron Boone provided a key update on Bader’s […]

Thomas Tuchel didn’t mince words when berating Chelsea after an embarrassing defeat at the hands of Southampton on Tuesday. Through its first five games, Chelsea has managed just one win on the year, drawing twice and losing twice as well. The 2-1 defeat on Tuesday against Southampton only fueled the scrutiny surrounding the team, and […]

Baker Mayfield’s NSFW comments about the Cleveland Browns have been making the rounds online after the Carolina Panthers quarterback dropped a fiery remark about his former team ahead of their Week 1 matchup. Browns EDGE rusher Myles Garrett caught wind of Mayfield’s comments, and he issued a strong response on Tuesday. Via Mary Kay Cabot […]

The New Orleans Saints made a series of important roster moves on Tuesday while widdling down the squad ahead of final roster cuts. While it was largely younger players let go by the franchise on Tuesday, there were some veterans who were casualties of the final 53-man roster cuts, including the likes of Taco Charlton […]

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby was at risk of starting the season on the reserve/PUP list after missing all of training camp and the preseason while recovering from offseason knee surgery. That won’t be the case after all, according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic, who indicated that the Packers plan to activate Crosby […]

While the Pittsburgh Steelers have not yet revealed who will be their starting quarterback in 2022, they’ve made an important move in order to protect the position. The Steelers have acquired offensive lineman Jesse Davis in a deal with the Minnesota Vikings. In exchange for Davis, the Steelers are sending a 2025 conditional seventh-round pick […]

The San Francisco 49ers managed to work out a deal with Jimmy Garoppolo that will keep him in town for the 2022 season. Garoppolo is expected to serve as the backup to Trey Lance throughout the season, and Kyle Shanahan reiterated those plans on Tuesday. Via Tracy Sandler of Fangirl Sports, Shanahan stated that “this […]

The Houston Texans made a surprising move as they widdled down the squad during 53-man roster cuts, opting to part ways with veteran running back Marlon Mack, according to Adam Schefter. There was some expectation that Mack would be in play for a starting role or the RB2 job, but that was all put to […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have yet to name their starting quarterback for the 2022 NFL season, and it appears Mike Tomlin would prefer to keep that knowledge close to his chest. Amid the Steelers’ 53-man roster cuts, Tomlin refused to announce who had won the team’s quarterback competition, per Mark Kaboly. Tomlin did insinuate that he’s […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are finalizing their 53-man roster on Tuesday, and among the roster cut casualties was a surprising wide receiver in Daurice Fountain, per Herbie Teope of the KC Star. The 26-year-old receiver was widely expected to make the Chiefs’ roster given his familiarity with their offensive scheme and his exploits on special […]

The Houston Astros placed ace Justin Verlander on the 15-day IL after he was removed from his start on Sunday due to what the team described as calf discomfort. Verlander lasted just three innings against the Baltimore Orioles before his outing came to an early end, and it now seems as if the injury is […]

The Miami Dolphins were handed a significant injury blow on Tuesday when the organization announced that star cornerback Byron Jones would be placed on the reserve/PUP list to start the 2022 NFL season, per Ari Meirov. The decision from the Dolphins, which came amid the team’s final 53-man roster cuts, will force Jones to miss […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a big trade ahead of final 53-man roster cuts on Tuesday, fortifying the defense by adding an important depth piece at the outside linebacker position. According to Mike McCartney of Vayner Sports, the Steelers have acquired linebacker Malik Reed from the Denver Broncos. The Broncos will be obtaining a late-round compensatory […]

The Buffalo Bills have a surplus of running backs on the squad ahead of 53-man roster cuts, prompting teams to check in on the availability of Zack Moss. With James Cook and Devin Singletary expected to eat the bulk of the carries for the Bills, Moss was a player who could reasonably have been made […]

Baltimore Ravens fans went haywire on Monday after Lamar Jackson was seen liking a rather conspicuous photo on his Twitter account. The Ravens star quarterback was found to have liked a photo of himself in a Dolphins jersey, sending some fans into a frenzy, believing he was hinting at a potential breakup with the Ravens. […]

Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star pitcher Tony Gonsolin was placed on the 15-day IL on Monday, but he doesn’t envision a lengthy spell on the sidelines. Gonsolin was a surprise scratch from his scheduled start against the Miami Marlins on Monday. The Dodgers revealed Gonsolin had been dealing with forearm tightness after his previous start, prompting […]

The San Francisco 49ers and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo agreed to a restructured one-year contract on Monday. The new deal will keep Garoppolo in San Francisco for the 2022 season while making him the highest-paid backup quarterback in the NFL. Adam Schefter indicates the deal is a one-year contract worth $6.5 million, but incentives can see […]

As many as 26 alleged gang members were indicted on Monday in connection to a string of high-profile robberies in the metro area of Atlanta, GA. The gang in question, the Drug Rich gang, is reportedly behind the robberies dating all the way back to 2018, and has targeted the homes of some high-profile celebrities […]