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Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson has had one heck of a season. In 14 games, he has racked up 51 tackles, a sack, six interceptions, a pair of forced fumbles, a fumble recovery, three defensive touchdowns and 15 passes defended. Talk about filling up the stat sheet. Pro Football Focus thinks Jackson has been so […]

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry has missed the entire 2018 campaign with a torn ACL, but he might be back on the field for the playoffs. In an interview with XTRA 1360, Chargers general manager Tom Telesco said that Henry could play as soon as the Wild Card Round. Hunter suffered the torn […]

It’s rare that you see a player get fined for multiple incidents in one game, but New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman suffered such a fate this week, according to Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk. The NFL fined Edelman $63,504 for three separate fouls during the Patriots’ win over the Buffalo Bills […]

New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles is at the end of his tether, and he finally lost it after his team’s overtime loss to the Green Bay Packers last weekend. Afterward, Bowles ripped the officials, saying that he felt like the Jets were playing two teams, and added that he expected to be fined. […]

In spite of the fact that the Pittsburgh Steelers may be on the verge of missing the playoffs for the first time since 2013, head coach Mike Tomlin is safe, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Tomlin’s job has been a topic of discussion this week after a devastating loss to the New Orleans […]

In spite of the fact that Gregg Williams has led the Cleveland Browns to a 5-2 record since taking over for Hue Jackson midway through the season, the Browns do not appear to be committed to him at the moment. As a matter of fact, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that Miami Dolphins head […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers and linebacker James Harrison did not exactly end on good terms. Last season, Harrison asked for a release from the Steelers, and when Pittsburgh obliged, Harrison proceeded to sign with the Steelers’ hated-rival New England Patriots. Steelers players were not happy with Harrison’s decision to change sides, but Harrison’s defense was that […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield has had a spectacular rookie campaign, and this weekend, he could set an NFL record. Mayfield will enter his team’s game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday with 24 passing touchdowns, two shy of the record of 26, which is held by Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and future Hall-of-Fame […]

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell has not played at all during the 2018 campaign as a result of a contract dispute with his team, but that won’t change the fact that he will be one of the NFL’s most highly-coveted free agents this offseason. While plenty of clubs will be interested in Bell’s services, […]

It hasn’t been a great year for the New York Giants, but no one on the team is having as bad of a time as wide receiver Jawill Davis right now. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Davis dislocated his knee cap while dancing in the Giants locker room, which is perhaps the most […]

San Francisco 49ers second-year tight end George Kittle has taken the NFL by storm this year, and some of his peers have taken notice. Count Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce as one of those peers. Kelce has been so impressed by Kittle’s sophomore campaign that he sent his fellow tight end a […]

The Indianapolis Colts have waived safety Rolan Milligan, according to the team. Milligan did not play in a single game for the Colts this season, spending most of the 2018 campaign on Indianapolis’ practice squad. The 24-year-old, who played his collegiate football at the University of Toledo, went undrafted but was signed by the Dallas […]

The Detroit Lions have claimed defensive end Mitchell Loewen off of waivers from the New Orleans Saints, according to Kyle Meinke of MLive.com. Loewen will replace defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson on the Lions’ roster, as Robinson was placed on the injured reserve list due to a knee injury he suffered in Detroit’s loss to the […]

The Chicago Bears have activated offensive lineman Kyle Long from the injured reserve list for the Bears’ season finale against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, according to the team. Long has been on injured reserve since early November with a foot injury, and, as a result, has played in just seven games this season. The […]

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is a divisive figure. He is one of the most talented and productive wide outs we have ever seen, but, at the same time, his attitude has caused some problems inside the Giants locker room. He has also had trouble staying on the field throughout his career. […]

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady may finally be in decline, and the decline has been so severe that he may not earn any of his contract incentives this season, according to Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk. Brady’s contract for this year was set to pay him $1 million each for passing yards, […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are hardly a bad team. They have a dynamic backcourt in the form of Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum, a bruising center in Jusuf Nurkic and some decent depth overall. However, in the Western Conference, just “decent” is not a enough, as there is this team called the Golden State Warriors […]

Long-time Miami Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and while he would like to be back in South Beach, he doesn’t know what the future holds, according to Omar Kelly of The South Florida Sun-Sentinel. “I think that I’m good to go next year….I’d like to be here. […]

The Minnesota Vikings’ task this Sunday is simple: beat the Chicago Bears, and they’re in the playoffs. However, they might be without a couple of key defensive players in the process. According to the team, linebacker Eric Kendricks will be sidelined for this game with a hamstring injury, and cornerback Xavier Rhodes is listed as […]

The Indianapolis Colts will face their biggest game since the 2014-15 AFC Championship Game on Sunday, as they will take on the Tennessee Titans to determine who will be heading to the playoffs between the two AFC South rivals. Here is some good news for Colts fans: tight end Eric Ebron looks like he will […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man/point guard Ben Simmons is not a good shooter. Like, at all. We know this. However, he is at least aware of the fact that he doesn’t have the greatest touch. Last season, 17.4 percent of Simmons’ shot attempts came from 10-to-16 feet away from the basket and 46.2 percent of them […]

Cleveland Browns rookie cornerback Denzel Ward will miss his team’s season finale against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday afternoon due to a concussion, according to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk. This marks the second time Ward has had a concussion this month, as he also missed Weeks 14 and 15 due to a head […]

Derrick Rose will always hold a special place in the hearts of Chicago Bulls fans, and on Wednesday night at the United Center, that was made very clear, as Bulls fans gave he Minnesota Timberwolves guard a standing ovation during introductions and serenaded him with “MVP” chants at the free-throw line. Prior to the game, […]

While the Los Angeles Chargers have been terrific overall this year, one area where they need some help is in their secondary, particularly at cornerback. That’s why Bleacher Report writer Maurice Moton feels that the Chargers should pursue Green Bay Packers cornerback Bashaud Breeland in free agency. Breeland has played in only six games with […]

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette is not expected to play in his team’s game against the Houston Texans on Sunday as a result of foot and ankle issues, according to the Jaguars’ injury report. Fournette is currently listed as doubtful. It seems like a fitting end to what has been a disastrous season for […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed kicker Matt McCrane and have placed fellow kicker Chris Boswell on the injured reserve list, according to Teresa Varley of the Steelers’ official team website. Boswell has not been injured at any point this season, so it seems like this move is due to his lack of production more than […]

In spite of recent rumors to the contrary, Detroit Lions first-year head coach Matt Patricia says that the team is committed to quarterback Matthew Stafford, according to Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk. “We’re in a situation where Matt Stafford‘s our quarterback. That’s what it is. I think the world of the guy,” Patricia said. […]

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is in the midst of the best season of his career, and the reason why may be due to one key attribute in particular: his ability to make plays under pressure. According to Pro Football Focus, Wilson has been the best signal-caller in the league when facing defensive pressure this […]

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams needs just two receptions to break Sterling Sharpe’s single-season franchise record of 112, but he might not get the chance to do so. Adams is dealing with a knee injury that he suffered during his team’s win over the New York Jets last weekend, and, as a result, […]

The New Orleans Saints have had one of the most explosive offensive units in football this season, and wide receiver Michael Thomas is a big reason why. Pro Football Focus demonstrates just how terrific Thomas has been in 2018: Michael Thomas has dominated from the slot! pic.twitter.com/SHKVHIa8AY — PFF (@PFF) December 28, 2018 On the […]

Houston Texans head coach Bill O’Brien says that running back Lamar Miller is “good to go” for his team’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars this Sunday, according to Aaron Wilson of The Houston Chronicle. Miller is dealing with an ankle injury that kept him out of the Texans’ loss to the Philadelphia Eagles last weekend. […]

The New York Jets are reportedly interested in University of Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh as a potential replacement for current Jets head coach Todd Bowles. Harbaugh held a press conference on Friday morning ahead of Michigan’s Peach Bowl matchup against Florida on Saturday and, naturally, was asked whether or not his representatives have been […]

Long-time Buffalo Bills defensive tackle will retire after his team’s season finale against the Miami Dolphins this Sunday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Through 15 games this season, Williams has registered 31 tackles, five sacks, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery. The 35-year-old, who played his collegiate football at LSU, was originally selected […]

The Indianapolis Colts can punch their ticket to the playoffs with a win over the Tennessee Titans this weekend, but it’s no secret that the team could use some work as a whole. That’s why Bleacher Report’s Brent Sobleski predicts the team will sign Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Dee Ford and Los Angeles Chargers wide […]

The Chicago Bears will have an opportunity to nail down a first-round bye when they take on the Minnesota Vikings this weekend, but they may have to do it without a couple of key players, as safety Eddie Jackson and wide receiver Allen Robinson are yet to practice this week, according to Mike Florio of […]

The Miami Dolphins are not exactly enamored with the idea of Ryan Tannehill at quarterback, so a replacement could be coming this offseason. Brent Sobleski of Bleacher Report mentions New Orleans Saints signal-caller Teddy Bridgewater as a possibility. Bridgewater has had a rough NFL career this far. The 26-year-old was selected by the Minnesota Vikings […]

The New York Jets have not had an elite running back since Curtis Martin. Yes, LaDainian Tomlinson was a big name, but he was at the tail end of his career by time he got to the Big Apple. This offseason, the Jets will have an opportunity to land one of the best running backs […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles will likely be one of the more highly sought-after free agents this coming offseason, and Brent Sobleski of Bleacher Report thinks the Jacksonville Jaguars might jump all over him. Foles is definitely a strange case. While he hasn’t had a great career statistically by any means, he has a Super […]

Could Matthew Stafford’s tenure with the Detroit Lions be coming to a close? Multiple NFL insiders think so. According to Mike Sando of ESPN.com, an anonymous league executive feels that Lions head coach Matt Patricia and general manager Bob Quinn—both of whom spent time with the New England Patriots—are going to want a quarterback more […]