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The San Francisco 49ers traded for Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams on Saturday morning, and they had quite the incentive for pulling the trigger on said trade. Adam Schefter reported longtime Niners left tackle Joe Staley is expected to retire due to health concerns. Schefter said Staley wanted to “inform the 49ers in a […]

Former Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams is now a member of the San Francisco 49ers. The Redskins decided to trade Williams to the Niners on Saturday morning in exchange for a 2020 fifth-round pick and a third-rounder in 2021. Williams finally got his wish. But apparently, he needs a little help expressing his excitement. […]

After a long and tenuous process, the Washington Redskins finally traded left tackle Trent Williams to the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday morning, and it appears that the Cleveland Browns were never in the hunt. The Redskins will receive a fifth-round pick in this year’s draft and a third-round selection in exchange for Williams, a […]

New Cincinnati Bengals quarterback and No. 1 overall pick Joe Burrow is already putting the nose to the grindstone as he hopes to revitalize a franchise. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Burrow has been “studying the Bengals’ offense for weeks now” and “he is so far ahead” that he should be able to challenge for […]

Houston Texans head coach Bill O’Brien addressed quarterback Deshaun Watson’s contract situation on Friday night shortly after the conclusion of Round 2 of the NFL draft. O’Brien said the Texans are hoping to get an extension done with Watson in the near future, saying “We obviously want Deshaun to be our quarterback for a long […]

Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams is desperately trying to get out of Washington. Williams and his agent, Vincent Taylor, were allowed to pursue a trade this offseason, and Taylor issued a statement on Saturday reiterating said desire. A statement from Trent Williams’ agent, Vincent Taylor: pic.twitter.com/jxsowLLbfR — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 25, 2020 Taylor […]

Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins took to Twitter to congratulate Jeff Okudah after the Detroit Lions made Okudah the No. 3 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Haskins and Okudah were teammates at Ohio State in 2017 and 2018. That’s two buckeyes back to back. Congrats brotha! @jeffokudah — Dwayne Haskins, Jr (@dh_simba7) April […]

The question of whether to compensate college athletes is a lightning rod for controversy in the business of sports. But the NCAA appears to be taking steps towards allowing athletes to be paid for endorsements. Ralph D. Russo of the Associated Press reported student-athletes would be cleared to pursue sponsorships from companies and “third parties:” […]

The Washington Redskins have been fielding calls from a number of teams with respect to the No. 2 overall pick ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft on Thursday night. However, Washington will not be trading their top pick, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Rapoport added the team has made a decision on who […]

Arizona Cardinals quarterback and former No. 1 overall pick Kyler Murray penned a letter to the potential draftees prior to the start of the 2020 NFL Draft on Thursday night. In a piece for The Players’ Tribune, Murray encouraged all the prospects to appreciate the journey and reflect on all the hard work they put […]

The Baltimore Ravens were among the teams interested in acquiring All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins from the Houston Texans, according to Michael Silver of NFL Network. Though the Ravens failed to land Hopkins–who was ultimately dealt to the Arizona Cardinals–Silver said they might be considered a strong candidate to draft a receiver in Round 1 […]

Tom Brady is already making himself at home in Tamp Bay, so much so that he mistakenly broke into a stranger’s house, thinking it belonged to Bucs offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich. However, Brady is not alone in the “elite quarterbacks exposed for breaking and entering” group. Kansas City Chiefs star signal-caller Patrick Mahomes admitted he […]

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley was one of the best in the business in 2018, rushing for 1,307 yards and 11 touchdowns while leading the NFL with 2,028 yards from scrimmage. Barkley still had an excellent year in 2019, going for over 1,000 yards on the ground and averaging 4.6 yards per carry. […]

Much like some of the other teams slated to pick at the end of the first round, the Tennessee Titans are open to moving off their first-round pick. Dianna Russini of ESPN reported the Titans are looking to trade the 29th pick so as to acquire picks in later rounds. I’m told the Tennessee Titans […]

Former NFL quarterback and two-time Super Bowl champion Peyton Manning was one of the best at his position in reading opposing defenses and making adjustments at the line of scrimmage. Manning also established a close rapport with coaches like Tom Moore and Bruce Arians during his time in Indianapolis, and always seemed to have a […]

The Houston Texans have been one of the more active teams in the trade market this season, and they are maintaining this activity just hours before the 2020 NFL Draft. Dianna Russini of ESPN reported the Texans have called teams about trading up into the first round. I’d file this in the category as “right […]

Former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning had his fair share of duels with current Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady during his playing career. Brady often got the better of Manning during his days with the Indianapolis Colts, while Manning would later gain a slight advantage during his final years with the Denver Broncos. The two […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell should probably stick to his day job as an NBA player and leave the trick shots to YouTube and Tik Tok. Rather than wallow in boredom during quarantine, Mitchell figured he would film himself attempting trick shots in his backyard. It did not go as planned. Spida’s trick shots taking […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard seemed in danger of being traded almost as soon as the Bucs acquired former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski on Tuesday. But Howard reportedly wanted out of South Florida before the Gronkowski trade,anyway. According to JoeBucsFan.com, the tight end is ready for a “fresh start:” “O.J. […]

New York Giants defensive lineman Leonard Williams has filed a grievance against the team regarding the status of his franchise tag. The NFLPA will officially file on Williams’ behalf (via Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk): “According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Williams submitted his case to the NFLPA, which will file the grievance for […]

A number of items tied to former Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant are being auctioned off in one of the largest collections of Kobe memorabilia ever, per Goldin Auctions. The proceeds from the auction will benefit the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation, which was started by Bryant’s wife, Vanessa, after Kobe and his daughter, […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is never afraid to speak his mind. He is one of the most forthright and confident players in the NBA. So Green’s appearance on the All The Smoke podcast was going to be a tell-all in which he left nothing to the imagination. Green also had the opportunity to […]

The Buffalo Bills have exercised their fifth-year option on All-Pro cornerback Tre’Davious White, per Field Yates of ESPN. Some pre-draft news: the Bills have exercised the 2021 fifth-year option on CB Tre'Davious White. A no brainer for the 2019 First-team All-Pro. — Field Yates (@FieldYates) April 23, 2020 This was a mere formality for the […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is used to shooting from long range, though his spectacular displays usually occur on a basketball court, rather than a laundry room. The Warriors superstar took part in the #ShirtOffShootOut challenge to raise money for Feed the Children, a non-profit focused on ending child hunger (via Chanel Vargas […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have publicly stated they will not be trading wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster to to the San Francisco 49ers. Although JuJu — who is in the last year of his rookie contract — struggled last season amid a change in quarterbacks and a number of durability issues, the Steelers are committed to retaining […]

New Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski is quite excited to play for an offensive-minded head coach in Bruce Arians. Gronkowski said he has heard great things about Arians from players around the league, adding he hopes to be able to utilize the seams as often as he did as a member of the […]

Denver Broncos EDGE rusher Von Miller had some fun with Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez on Tuesday after Gonzalez shared a video of himself catching footballs. Gonzalez’s video — which was aptly supplemented with the opening to LL Cool J’s “Mama Said Knock You Out” — followed Rob Gronkowski’s decision to come out […]

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida signed his restricted franchise tender to return to the Bay Area as part of a three-headed monster in the Niners backfield. The trio of Breida, Tevin Coleman and Raheem Mostert gobbled up touches for San Francisco in 2019, and it seems that will be the case again in […]

Ohio State EDGE rusher and top defensive prospect Chase Young admitted he has dreamt about what it would be like to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. But with the draft just one day away, Young said he is leaving his fate in God’s hands (via Mike Florio of Pro […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers new tight end Rob Gronkowski seemed to be angling for a professional wrestling gig after he retired from the NFL following the 2018 season. But practically just as Gronkowski’s WWE career was just getting started, he decided to come out of retirement and play football again. Gronkowski had just won the 24/7 […]

Former Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears tight end Trey Burton has agreed to a deal with the Indianapolis Colts just days after being released by the Bears. The Colts are giving Burton a one-year deal for the league minimum, per Ian Rapaport of NFL Network. The move also reunites Burton with Colts head coach Frank […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward Anthony Davis made some headlines this past weekend when he put his L.A. mansion on the market for close to $8 million. Davis figures to be a free agent this summer once he declines his player option, and it would be easy to blow this story out of proportion. However, […]

The Chicago Bears parted ways with tight end Trey Burton mostly due to injuries, per general manager Ryan Pace. Pace suggested the organization felt Burton was unlikely to recover from his injury history and showcase the promise they once believed he had when they signed him as a free agent in 2018. Pace also added […]

Most NFL Draft analysts and pundits believe it is a formality the Cincinnati Bengals will select LSU quarterback Joe Burrow with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. But former Bengals quarterback and 2003 top pick Carson Palmer does not believe thinks are so cut and dry for Cincy. Palmer stated his […]

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber is absolutely ecstatic about Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski reuniting in South Florida. Barber said the Bucs not only have national appeal but also believes the addition of Brady and “Gronk” can help power the Bucs to the Super Bowl, via TMZ. “You don’t sign Tom Brady to […]

Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is coming out of retirement to join forces with his former quarterback Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Whereas Brady’s (in hindsight) imminent departure last month was the subject of much tension and speculation, Gronkowski was both complimentary and straightforward in his view of what it […]

Golden State Warriors head coach and former Chicago Bulls guard Steve Kerr does not need to watch “The Last Dance” to understand what it was like to be Michael Jordan’s teammate. He lived it. Kerr spoke about Jordan’s competitive drive and demanding nature ahead of ESPN’s 10-part documentary, which is set to premier on Sunday […]

Nate Solder knows the New York Giants have the No. 4 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, and they very well could be in the market for a top offensive lineman. Pro Football Focus ranked the Giants’ line as the 17th-best unit in football last year, specifically citing underwhelming performances from Nate Solder and Mike […]

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston led the NFL in passing yards last season, throwing for 5,109 yards and 33 touchdowns. He also led the NFL in interceptions, tossing 30 picks on the year. Jameis Winston is still without an employer for the 2020 season, and one NFC scout said that while the turnovers […]