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The Tennessee Titans have released quarterback Blaine Gabbert, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The move comes on the heels of the Titans’ trade for Miami Dolphins signal-caller Ryan Tannehill on Friday. Gabbert appeared in eight games for the Titans this past season, making three starts in relief of Marcus Mariota, who dealt with […]

The Chicago Bears have signed wide receiver Marvin Hall Jr., according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Hall is one of the fastest players in the league, with Rapoport noting that he was clocked at 23 mph this past season. Of course, speed doesn’t mean much of anything if you can’t produce, and Hall’s production […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have re-signed safety Adrian Phillips, according to Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com. “We’re very happy to have him back,” said Chargers general manager Tom Telesco. Phillips is coming off a terrific 2018 campaign in which he racked up 94 tackles, an interception, a forced fumble, and nine passes defended, en route […]

It’s looking more and more like the Arizona Cardinals are going to take Kyler Murray with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft next month, and if that does indeed happen, Josh Rosen would probably be traded. According to Adam Rank of NFL Network, one potential destination for Rosen is the Miami Dolphins, who […]

When was the last time the Cleveland Browns actually had a good offense? Well, heading into next season, the Browns might end up owning one of the best offensive units in the league, particularly after acquiring stud wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. in a trade with the New York Giants earlier this week. Beckham will […]

For the first time in Terrell Suggs’ NFL career, he will not be wearing a Baltimore Ravens uniform on opening day, as the long-time linebacker signed with the Arizona Cardinals earlier this week. Suggs’ decision to leave the Ravens for the Cardinals was a bit of a shocker to Baltimore, and Ravens head coach John […]

Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox was far from terrible during his rookie campaign, as he averaged 11.6 points, 4.4 assists, 2.8 rebounds and a steal over 27.8 minutes per game. However, he wasn’t great either, as evidenced by the fact that he shot 41.2 percent from the floor, 30.7 percent from the 3-point line and […]

Not long ago, the Cleveland Browns were the laughing stock of the NFL and it appeared that the franchise would never get out of the doldrums. then, they drafted Baker Mayfield, and everything changed. The Browns went 7-8-1 this season, marking their best finish since winning 10 games all the way back in 2007. Cleveland […]

New York Knicks forward Kevin Knox has not exactly had a great rookie campaign. He is shooting just 36.2 percent from the floor, 33.8 percent from three-point range and 74.1 percent from the free-throw line. That is not the efficiency the Knicks want to see out of a player who is expected to be one […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have reworked the contract of defensive lineman Chris Long, according to Field Yates of ESPN. The Eagles also restructured the deal of linebacker Nigel Bradham, which, in conjunction with Long’s new deal, will open up $5.032 million in cap space for Philadelphia. However, that is no guarantee that Long will return to […]

The New York Giants signed safety Antoine Bethea to a two-year deal on Thursday, hoping he will fill the void of the departed Landon Collins, who inked a deal with the Washington Redskins earlier in the week. However, Bethea understands that Giants fans are still smarting over the fact that they lost Collins, who is […]

New Denver Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco is at anything but the peak of his career, as he is coming off of a 2018 campaign with the Baltimore Ravens in which he lost his starting job to rookie signal-caller Lamar Jackson midway through the season. However, Broncos president John Elway feels that Flacco, who is now […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are coming off of a miserable 2018 campaign in which they won just five games and were probably the most disappointing team in the league. Just a year prior, the Jaguars won 10 games and captured the AFC South division title and made it to the AFC Championship Game, where they came […]

Joe Flacco is getting a fresh start with the Denver Broncos after an 11-year run with the Baltimore Ravens that featured a lot of ups and downs. While the high point of winning the Super Bowl during the 2012-13 campaign was great, the low point was nearly as bad, as Flacco lost his starting job […]

The New York Jets have signed kicker Chandler Catanzaro, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The deal comes after the Jets lost their Pro Bowl kicker of 2018, Jason Myers, to the Seattle Seahawks. This will actually represent Catanzaro’s second stint in New York, as he also played for the Jets back in 2017. That […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have re-signed defensive lineman Brandon Mebane, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Mebane is coming off of a 2018 campaign in which he played 12 games and finished with 40 tackles, a sack and a forced fumble. The 34-year-old, who played his collegiate football at the University of California, was […]

Earlier this offseason, the Denver Broncos traded for Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco, a move that drew harsh criticism from fans and the media due to Flacco’s age and eroding skills. However, Broncos president John Elway says that it’s not just about numbers with Flacco; it’s about wins: “The one stat that matters – has […]

The Dallas Cowboys have re-signed fullback Jamize Olawale, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The deal is a three-year contract worth $5.4 million, per Corey Clark of Cowboys Wire. Olawale is coming off of a 2018 campaign in which he played all 16 games, logging two receptions for 13 yards. The 29-year-old, who played […]

The Carolina Panthers have agreed to re-sign offensive lineman Daryl Williams to a one-year deal, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Williams is coming off of a 2018 campaign in which he played just one game as a result of a knee injury he suffered in training camp, when Williams tore his MCL and dislocated […]

The San Francisco 49ers have re-signed defensive back Jimmie Ward on a one-year deal, according to NFL insider Adam Caplan. Ward is coming off of a 2018 campaign in which he played just nine games as a result of a broken forearm that landed him on the injured reserve list in late November. During the […]

The New Orleans Saints have placed an original-round tender on cornerback Ken Crawley, according to Josh Katzenstein of The New Orleans Times-Picayune. The tender is worth $2.025 million and means he will likely be back with the Saints next season. Crawley is coming off of a 2018 campaign in which he struggled and played in […]

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is coming off of a rookie campaign in which he stepped in for an injured Joe Flacco, stole the starting job, and led the Ravens to an AFC North division title. However, on Tuesday, Jackson posted an Instagram video which showed him driving 105 mph. What’s worse, a light on […]

The Oakland Raiders acquired wide receiver Antonio Brown in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier in the week, and on Wednesday, Brown had his introductory press conference. Raiders head coach Jon Gruden seems thrilled that Brown is now on board, and he plans to use him in a number of different roles heading into […]

Given the possibility that the New Orleans Saints could lose backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to free agency, could they consider the likes of Miami Dolphins signal-caller Ryan Tannehill? Not according to Pro Football Talk, which is reporting that there is “no way” the Saints end up with Tannehill for the 2019 season. The Dolphins have […]

The Green Bay Packers have re-signed tight end Marcedes Lewis on a one-year deal, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Lewis is coming off of a 2018 campaign in which he played all 16 games and caught just three passes for 39 yards. The 34-year-old, who played his collegiate football at UCLA, was originally selected […]

The New Orleans Saints are scheduled to meet with free agent tight end Jared Cook on Thursday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Cook spent the 2018 campaign with the Oakland Raiders and was one of the top tight ends in the league, hauling in 68 receptions for 896 yards and six touchdowns in […]

With Le’Veon Bell now out of the picture, James Conner is now the unquestioned top dog at running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers heading into the 2019 campaign. Conner seems ready to prove himself. Definitely gotta earn it this year. I can’t wait. Let’s play ball. — James Conner (@JamesConner_) March 13, 2019 Conner played […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars officially announced the signing of quarterback Nick Foles on Wednesday, a move that was expected for quite some time. However, now that Foles is definitely on board, the Jaguars can finally speak about what he will bring to the table, and head coach Doug Marrone is excited for the possibilities. “When you make […]

The Miami Dolphins have signed free agent tight end Clive Walford to a one-year deal, according to Pro Football Talk. Walford split the 2018 campaign between the Indianapolis Colts and New York Jets, but played in just one game, which came with the Jets. He did not record a catch. The 27-year-old, who played his […]

New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman is drawing heavy criticism for trading star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday, but the executive is insisting that it is for a greater purpose. “With the first-round draft choice, that gives us (pick) six and 17,” Gettleman said, according to Kevin Patra […]

Free agent cornerback Ronald Darby is expected to meet with the Kansas City Chiefs on Wednesday night, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Rapoport adds that the meeting could end in a deal given the fact that the Chiefs have significant interest in Darby. Darby spent the 2018 campaign with the Philadelphia Eagles, playing […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers traded star wide receiver Antonio Brown to the Oakland Raiders earlier this week in a deal that may very well shift the balance of power in the AFC. On Wednesday, as Brown was introduced as a Raider for the first time, Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert released a statement on the blockbuster […]

The Oakland Raiders acquired wide receiver Antonio Brown in a blockbuster trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier this week, but before the Raiders reached their deal, Brown appeared to be headed to the Buffalo Bills. Last Friday, it was reported that the Steelers had come to an agreement to send Brown to the Bills, but […]

The Oakland Raiders acquired wide receiver Antonio Brown in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier this week, and on Wednesday, Brown had his introductory press conference with the Raiders. During the event, Brown said it was an “honor” to join such a “historic organization,” according to Allan Bell of 247 Sports. Brown spent the […]

It looks like Teddy Bridgewater isn’t a shoo-in to re-sign with the New Orleans Saints after all. Following reports that Bridgewater had turned down larger offers to say with the Saints as Drew Brees’ backup, the free-agent quarterback is meeting with the Miami Dolphins on Wednesday afternoon, according to Ben Volin of The Boston Globe. […]

The Green Bay Packers have tendered wide receiver Geronimo Allison on a one-year deal, according to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports. Allison is coming off of a 2018 campaign in which he played just five games due to a concussion and a groin injury, the latter of which landed him on the injured reserve […]

The Cleveland Browns have agreed to a two-year deal with free-agent linebacker Adarius Taylor, according to Jordan Schultz of ESPN. Taylor spent the 2018 campaign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, playing in 15 games and finishing with 60 tackles, a sack, an interception, a forced fumble, and five passes defended. The 28-year-old, who played his […]

The Cleveland Browns have been one of the busiest teams in the NFL thus far this offseason, and now, they are shopping defensive lineman Emmanuel Ogbah in trade talks, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. This comes on the heels of the Browns acquiring pass rusher Olivier Vernon in a deal with the New York […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers may have lost a pair of star players in wide receiver Antonio Brown and running back Le’Veon Bell this offseason, but Fox Sports talk-show host Colin Cowherd still thinks the Steelers are going to win the AFC North division next season: "The Steelers this morning are something they never are, underdogs… My […]