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Former Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky is headed to Buffalo. Adam Schefter and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported the Bills have signed the former No. 2 overall pick. Former Bears' QB Mitchell Trubisky is signing with the Buffalo Bills, per @JFowlerESPN and me. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 18, 2021 It always seemed unlikely Trubisky would […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have been quite aggressive in free agency, and they stayed that way Thursday afternoon. But general manager Mike Mayock is going in a curious direction. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the Raiders have signed former Miami Dolphins and Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake to a two-year deal worth up […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are still trying to create cap space, and they’re begging Marcus Mariota to help them. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports the Raiders have asked Mariota to take a massive pay cut. The former Oregon star is owed over $10 million, but Las Vegas is hoping he agrees to reduce his […]

Justin Herbert has a new tight end target after Hunter Henry signed with the New England Patriots in free agency earlier this week. The Los Angeles Chargers have signed veteran Jared Cook to a one-year deal worth up to $6 million, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. TE Jared Cook to the Chargers – 1-year, $6mil max, […]

The Indianapolis Colts held an introductory press conference for new quarterback Carson Wentz on Thursday, but his ugly divorce from the Philadelphia Eagles was an early topic of focus. Wentz acknowledged he was frustrated the 2020 season did not go as he envisioned. However, the former No. 2 overall pick clarified there are no hard […]

The 2021 league year has begun with a flurry, as multiple teams have made a number of impact key moves to kick off NFL free agency. Some squads–like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and San Francisco 49ers–have been more focused on maintenance. Then you have teams such as the New England Patriots and Las Vegas Raiders, […]

The Indianapolis Colts will hold an introductory press conference for new quarterback Carson Wentz on Thursday, but Wentz’s old media pals aren’t invited. Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Inquirer reported that the Colts plan to host a Zoom press conference, though they will not take questions from the Philadelphia media. So the Carson Wentz trade is […]

Brooklyn Nets star James Harden has spoken multiple times about wanting less of an offensive burden and how that was one of the factors driving his demand for a trade from the Houston Rockets. Well, Wednesday night could be a bit of a throwback. Harden will be the lone Nets superstar available for the team’s […]

The Las Vegas Raiders’ offensive line situation is turning into something of a maze. Las Vegas had previously cut veteran guard Richie Incognito in an effort to save cap space. However, Incognito tweeted Wednesday he is back with the Raiders, equipped with a video montage and all. Guess who’s back!! @Raiders #JustWinBaby #ImNotGoingAnywhere https://t.co/W0glK2lZ1D Video […]

Former Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson suggested the media overdramatized his purportedly sour relationship with Carson Wentz. Pederson made his first public comments Tuesday since being fired by the Eagles in January. He told John Clark of NBC Sports Philadelphia there was a “misnomer” regarding his relationship with the former Eagles quarterback, adding he […]

It turns out the Las Vegas Raiders will not be releasing center Rodney Hudson. Instead, Hudson now becomes an integral part of an emerging NFC West contender. Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reported the Raiders are sending Hudson to the Arizona Cardinals for a swap of draft picks. The #Raiders are finalizing a trade of […]

Former NBA forward Robert Horry believes he is one of the kings of clutch. Horry said Wednesday on ESPN he belongs on the NBA’s Mount Rushmore of clutch players alongside Michael Jordan, Reggie Miller and Kobe Bryant: "MJ, Kobe, Reggie Miller & myself!" – @RKHorry on his Mt Rushmore of clutch players in NBA history […]

The Miami Heat made a move on Wednesday. It’s hardly the blockbuster one might expect for the reigning Eastern Conference champions, but should still be a winning move. Miami is sending Meyers Leonard and a 2027 second-round pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for veteran swingman Trevor Ariza. ESPN Sources: Oklahoma City is […]

The Dallas Mavericks organization learned of tragic news on Wednesday morning. Former Mavs center and 12-year NBA veteran Shawn Bradley released details through the team revealing he was paralyzed as a result of a bike accident in late-January. Bradley was riding close to his home in St. George, Utah when he was struck from behind […]

Juwan Howard has spent just two seasons at the helm of the Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball program. But he is already generating buzz as a possible NBA head coaching candidate. Jonathan Givony and Mike Schmitz of ESPN reported Howard first began building a resume for a head coach opening during his stint as an assistant […]

The sense of competition fostered between the Curry brothers as children helped Warriors star Stephen Curry and the underrated Seth Curry become the players they are today. Dell Curry spoke on the relationship between his two sons during an interview for “The Rex Chapman Show.” He revealed Seth always felt he had a place in […]

Veteran wide receiver A.J. Green is reportedly signing a one-year deal to join Kyler Murray, DeAndre Hopkins and the Arizona Cardinals. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network first reported Green was nearing an agreement with the Cardinals, noting the deal had apparently been “in the works” since Tuesday night. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported the deal […]

The New England Patriots have added a number of impact players in free agency. But they will also face a number of changes on the offensive line. New England lost offensive guard Joe Thuney when he inked a lucrative deal with the Kansas City Chiefs. The Pats will be making a change at center, as […]

Santa Cruz Warriors guard Jeremy Lin has been outspoken against a rise in violence against Asian Americans. Lin sent out a message of support after an Atlanta shooting that left six Asian women dead at multiple massage parlors: “This is sooo heartbreaking…praying for our world,”  Jeremy Lin tweeted late Tuesday night. “To my Asian American […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are one of a number of contenders with salary cap challenges as they try to upgrade the offensive line while still getting under the threshold. They have already made tough cuts by releasing starting offensive tackles Eric Fisher and Mitchell Schwartz. Now, running back Damien Williams–who opted out of the 2020 season […]

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. created quite the stir Tuesday afternoon with a pair of cryptic tweets. Beckham initially tweeted out “2nd act,” and the replies were flooded with all sorts of jersey swaps. Not even a minute later, the star wideout tweeted “God. Thank u for clarity”: 2nd act. — Odell Beckham […]

Vince Williams appears to be a salary cap casualty in Pittsburgh. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported the Pittsburgh Steelers are releasing the veteran linebacker, a move that saves $4 million in cap space. The Steelers are releasing veteran linebacker Vince Williams, per sources. Williams played eight years in Pittsburgh and amassed nearly 479 tackles and […]

The Atlanta Falcons are apparently putting to rest the idea they will draft Matt Ryan’s successor this April. Well, sort of. Atlanta reportedly agreed to restructure Ryan’s contract, per Zach Klein of WSB-TV 6. Ryan’s $23 million was converted to a bonus that will now be spread out over the next three years. Per NFL […]

The New York Giants have struck a deal with star defensive lineman Leonard Williams. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the Giants and Williams reached an agreement on a three-year, $65 million deal, with $45 million fully guaranteed. Giant and Leonard Williams have agreed on a 3 year deal for 63 million with 45 million […]

The New Orleans Saints might not be finished addressing the quarterback position in light of Drew Brees’ official retirement from football. New Orleans inked Taysom Hill to a voidable extension and later re-signed Jameis Winston to a one-year deal, seemingly setting the stage for a two-man competition. However, there are some indications general manager Mickey […]

The Green Bay Packers have all but ensured tight end Robert Tonyan will not be going anywhere in free agency. Tonyan is a restricted free agent this offseason, but the Packers submitted a second-round tender to Tonyan, per Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. In other words, Green Bay would receive a second-round pick as […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens had quite a bit of success at Butler. Would he consider leaving the C’s to take the open gig at Indiana University? In short, no. Stevens said Tuesday he has no intention of returning to the state of Indiana to coach the Hoosiers after they fired Archie Miller on […]

The New Orleans Saints are among the teams with interest in veteran cornerback Richard Sherman. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported there is some familiarity with Sherman’s former defensive backs coach, Kris Richard, now in New Orleans. Pelissero also noted the Saints are in the market for a corner after cutting ties with Janoris Jenkins. […]

Rob Gronkowski will run it back with Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But he nearly teamed up with Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. Mike Silver of NFL Network reported the Bills offered Gronkowski a contract similar to the one-year, $10 million he signed with the Bucs. But “Gronk” passed on the offer […]

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer has another big get in free agency. The Jags are reportedly signing former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin to a three-year deal worth up to $44.5 million, per Michael Shawn-Dugar of The Athletic. Griffin will get $29 million guaranteed. Shaquill Griffin is headed to the Jaguars, per source. Hearing […]

The New England Patriots are far from finished. Bill Belichick and Co. have already headlined the unofficial start of free agency with a slew of moves. But they also appear intent on upgrading the running back position. Michael Giardi of NFL Network reported the Patriots have “strong interest” in Leonard Fournette, and have also reached […]

Count LeBron James among the number of folks in awe of the New England Patriots’ spending spree at the unofficial start of free agency. James, once a star high school football recruit himself, tweeted Bill Belichick has him “all the way F’d up” after Belichick and the Pats made a number of impact moves on […]

The Los Angeles Rams have had to navigate salary cap issues in each of the last few years. But star players are doing their part to provide added flexibility. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Aaron Donald, Jalen Ramsey, Cooper Kupp and Robert Woods are all undergoing contract restructures. The conversions should be enough to […]

The Cleveland Browns have made a massive move to improve their secondary. Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reported that the Browns have signed former Los Angeles Rams safety John Johnson III to a three-year, $33.75 million deal. Garafolo also reported the deal includes $24 million guaranteed. #Browns deal for S John Johnson: Three years, $33.75 […]

Blake Griffin might not be the same explosive leaper he once was. But as Griffin prepares for his Brooklyn Nets debut, he is promising Nets fans he is still capable of bringing the thunder. The six-time All-Star said during an interview with ESPN’s Malika Andrews–which will air later Monday night ahead of Nets-Knicks–he hopes to […]

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach apparently had a plan of action in mind regarding the team’s offensive line. Less than a week after the Chiefs released both starting offensive tackles, they have agreed with former New England Patriots offensive lineman Joe Thuney on a five-year, $80 million deal: Chiefs are giving former Pats’ […]

Former Indianapolis Colts safety Clayton Geathers opted out of the 2020 season due to health concerns, but he intends to play in 2021. Geathers’ agent, Chris Coy, told NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport his client wants to play this upcoming fall. Geathers is a free agent. Former #Colts S Clayton Geathers, who took off last season […]

The New England Patriots sure are making the most of their ample cap space. The Patriots began the informal tampering period by agreeing to terms with tight end Jonnu Smith and nose tackle Davon Godchaux. They have now added another defensive piece, with Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reporting an agreement has been reached with […]

The New England Patriots entered the informal tampering period with the second-most cap space in football. They have certainly acted as a team with funds to spend. New England has already spent its highest total of guaranteed money on free agents in any offseason over the course of the last decade, per ESPN NFL Insider […]