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The Green Bay Packers had a puzzling 2020 NFL Draft, to say the least. They went into the draft with holes in their receiving corps and their run defense, but they didn’t address either of those issues, instead electing to take quarterback Jordan Love in the first round and going with a running back with […]

The San Francisco 49ers acquired offensive tackle Trent Williams in a trade with the Washington Redskins over the weekend, and 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman welcomed his new teammate (and former foe) to the Bay: Lmao 😅😅 @TrentW71 welcome…. I’m gonna need a rematch https://t.co/c7zJDeUfG3 — Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) April 25, 2020 Both Sherman and 49ers […]

The New England Patriots have a big question mark under center right now, but that doesn’t mean they are going to turn to Cam Newton to try and solve those problems. According to Jeff Howe of The Athletic, the Patriots have not shown any interest in signing Newton, who hit the free-agent market after being […]

The Cleveland Browns have exercised their fifth-year options on defensive lineman Myles Garrett and tight end David Njoku, according to Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Both players are preparing to enter their fourth NFL seasons. Garrett is coming off of a wild 2019 campaign in which he played 10 games and registered […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers traded up to take University of Iowa offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs with the 13th overall pick in the NFL Draft last Thursday. The thing is, the Buccaneers probably could have had Wirfs at their original selection at No. 14. So why did they trade up? Well, initially, the San Francisco 49ers […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had a few needs entering the 2020 NFL Draft, and they addressed all of them. Right off the bat, the Buccaneers traded up to take University of Iowa offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs with the 13th overall pick, snatching a guy who could possibly be the final piece to what was already […]

The Los Angeles Chargers took University of Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert with the sixth overall pick in the NFL Draft last Thursday, but that doesn’t mean that Herbert will be the starter outright. Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn outlined the situation under center, saying that as of right now, Tyrod Taylor is at the top […]

One of the most glaring needs for the Green Bay Packers going into the 2020 NFL Draft was their lack of depth at wide receiver. Yet, somehow, the Packers didn’t take a single wideout through seven rounds. But apparently, it wasn’t due to a lack of effort. According to Peter King of NBC Sports, general […]

To no one’s surprise, the Cincinnati Bengals took LSU quarterback Joe Burrow with the No. 1 overall pick of the NFL Draft last Thursday. But the Bengals aren’t LSU. While Burrow led the Tigers to a national championship this past season, Cincinnati went just 2-14, good for the worst mark in the NFL. The Bengals […]

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook is seeking a new contract, but that won’t stop him from participating in the Vikings’ voluntary offseason program, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Cook is entering the final year of his current deal and is slated to make $1.3 million in 2020. The 24-year-old, who played his […]

The Green Bay Packers made a very peculiar decision in the first round of the NFL Draft last Thursday, trading up to take Utah State quarterback Jordan Love with the 26th overall pick. That creates a rather awkward situation with Aaron Rodgers, who we can all safely assume was hoping the Packers would draft a […]

The San Francisco 49ers acquired offensive tackle Trent Williams in a trade with the Washington Redskins on Friday, and now, Adam Schefter of ESPN is reporting that the 49ers will likely restructure his contract. Schefter adds that Williams will report and will play for San Francisco next season. Williams is currently slated to earn $12.5 […]

The Philadelphia Eagles decided to pick up a quarterback in the second round of the NFL Draft on Friday night, taking Oklahoma’s Jalen Hurts with the 53rd overall pick. Given that Carson Wentz is just 27 years old and fresh off a monster contract extension, it was a rather peculiar decision for the Eagles, but […]

The Philadelphia Eagles selected University of Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts with the 53rd overall pick of the NFL Draft on Friday night, effectively ending any chance of Hurts becoming a Lamar Jackson-type during his rookie campaign in 2020. However, that doesn’t mean the Eagles don’t see any use for Hurts right off the bat. When […]

When the Green Bay Packers selected Utah State quarterback Jordan Love in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night, people wondered how Aaron Rodgers would take it. But apparently, Rodgers has already tried to make Love feel comfortable. “I was able to talk with him earlier,” Love told Maria Taylor of ABC […]

The first round of the 2020 NFL Draft has concluded, and just like any other first round in any other draft, there were some surprises, some steals, some reaches and some picks that were very predictable. But usually, the most interesting part of every NFL Draft class are the boom-or-bust guys. So who are the […]

The Miami Dolphins selected University of Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa with the fifth overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft on Thursday night, and retired Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade seems pretty happy about it: The last 5th overall pick to Miami did some cool things. Congrts @Tuaamann can’t wait to watch your journey. — […]

Last September, the Los Angeles Rams made Jared Goff the richest quarterback in NFL history, signing him to a four-year, $134 million contract that featured $110 million in guaranteed money. Now, the Rams are restructuring his contract. According to Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com, Los Angeles has reworked Goff’s deal in order to clear space to […]

The Carolina Panthers entered the 2020 NFL Draft in need of a linebacker, and they had the opportunity to take the best one on the board in Clemson’s Isaiah Simmons when their pick came up at No. 7 on Thursday night. However, the Panthers opted to go with Auburn defensive tackle Derrick Brown. Why? Well, […]

The Washington Redskins have yet to trade offensive tackle Trent Williams, but a deal may be coming. According to JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington, the Redskins still have “multiple teams” chasing Williams. However, Washington wants to make sure it gets “fair compensation” in return. Finlay notes that the Redskins are hoping to get second-round […]

The Houston Texans have signed safety Michael Thomas, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Thomas spent the last couple of years with the New York Giants and is coming off of a 2019 campaign in which he played every game and registered 47 tackles and three passes defended. He actually made the Pro Bowl […]

The Denver Broncos entered the offseason in desperate need of another wide receiver to put alongside of Courtland Sutton. They didn’t get one in free agency, but they may have landed a stud in the NFL Draft. With the 15th overall pick on Thursday night, the Broncos took Alabama’s Jerry Jeudy, a guy who is […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers landed legendary quarterback Tom Brady on a two-year deal last month. And apparently, teams around the NFL are not too happy with the way the Buccaneers went about it. According to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports, rival clubs are miffed about Brady’s interactions with Tampa Bay employees in spite of […]

The Minnesota Vikings needed a wide receiver after trading Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills last month. On Thursday night, they got it, selecting LSU’s Justin Jefferson with the 22nd overall pick of the NFL Draft. Jefferson has everything you want in an NFL receiver, possessing solid size (6-foot-1, 202 pounds), great hands and nice […]

The Detroit Lions decided to address their secondary in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday, taking Ohio State cornerback Jeff Okudah with the third overall pick. The selection did not come as much of a surprise, as everyone knew the Lions needed help in their defensive backfield (especially after trading Darius Slay […]

Just like everyone expected, the Cincinnati Bengals took LSU quarterback Joe Burrow with the No. 1 overall pick of the NFL Draft on Thursday night. Burrow is coming off of what may very well have been the greatest collegiate season ever for a quarterback, throwing for 5,671 yards and a video game-like 60 touchdowns. Now, […]

In spite of some deliberation, the Miami Dolphins did, in fact, end up taking University of Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa with the fifth overall pick of the NFL Draft on Thursday night. So all of that talk about the Dolphins likely passing on Tagovailoa (and possibly a quarterback altogether) for nothing. Here are three bold […]

Is Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams finally on the move? Williams, who has been the subject of trade rumors for quite some time, took to social media to post a rather cryptic message on Wednesday (April 22) that may indicate that a deal is coming. Is @TrentW71 on the move? pic.twitter.com/9S6rJfN8qn — uSTADIUM (@uSTADIUM) […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers newcomer Rob Gronkowski retired from the NFL at the conclusion of the 2018 campaign due to the incessant beating his body took throughout his nine seasons in the league. However, after spending one year away from football, the legendary tight end is back. Gronkowski made his return to the NFL earlier this […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are in desperate need of help in their receiving corps, so it should not come as a surprise that they seem to be targeting a wide receiver early in this week’s NFL Draft. But who exactly are the Raiders looking to pick? It seems like it might be Alabama’s Henry Ruggs […]

The Denver Broncos have not gone after any veteran quarterbacks this offseason, as they seem very committed to Drew Lock moving forward. Some have suggested that the Broncos should sign Cam Newton or Jameis Winston for some stability, but earlier this week, general manager John Elway explained why Denver has not done that. “There are […]

The Minnesota Vikings slapped a franchise tag on safety Anthony Harris last month, a move that was hardly surprising given the Vikings’ current salary cap situation. However, that does not mean Minnesota doesn’t plan on keeping Harris around for the long haul. Recently, general manager Rick Spielman said that the Vikings are “pretty well set” […]

Christian McCaffrey just landed a massive contract extension from the Carolina Panthers, which likely has some other top-tier running backs around the NFL, wondering when their payday will come. Take New Orleans Saints halfback Alvin Kamara, for example. Kamara is entering his fourth season, which means he is on track to hit free agency next […]

The Dallas Cowboys are in need of help in their secondary, but they aren’t feeling pressed to address the problem in the early stages of the NFL Draft this week. “I just think it all depends on the board,” said Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, according to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk. “We try to, […]

Leonard Williams is signing his franchise tag with the New York Giants, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Giants’ DL Leonard Williams is signing his franchise tender, per source. Question is whether it will pay him as a DE or DT; Williams thinks he’s the higher-priced DE, Giants think lower-priced DT. Difference is about $1.7 […]

The Cincinnati Bengals own the No. 1 overall pick in this week’s NFL Draft, and while there was some deliberation as to whether or not the Bengals would trade the pick, the general consensus is that they will ultimately take LSU quarterback Joe Burrow. Head coach Zac Taylor confirmed as much on Wednesday, essentially saying […]

Rob Gronkowski retired from football at the end of the 2018-19 NFL campaign because of persistent health and injury issues. But here we are, in April 2020, and Gronkowski is deciding to give it another go. The tight end came out of retirement and was traded from the New England Patriots to the Tampa Bay […]

The Chicago Bulls have won six NBA championships in their history, all of which came when Michael Jordan graced the hardwood of the Chicago Stadium and the United Center in the ’90s. Along the way, the Bulls forged numerous heated rivalries that are still remembered today. Obviously, Chicago got the upper hand most of the […]

The New England Patriots are entering a new era, and no one knows how it’s going to turn out. Gone is Tom Brady, who spent the last couple of decades leading the Patriots to six Super Bowl championships, nine Super Bowl appearances and 17 AFC East division titles. Brady left snowy New England for the […]