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Sixers big man Joel Embiid is working with team ownership to establish a $1.3 million funding campaign for COVID-19 testing, according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. “As Philadelphia prepares to cope with the spread of COVID-19, my heart goes out to all of the doctors and nurses who put themselves at risk of infection in […]

The New England Patriots have won 11 straight AFC East division titles. Dating back to 2003, they have won 16 of the last 17, and one time they didn’t win the division during that span was in 2008 when Tom Brady was knocked out with a torn ACL in Week 1. But now, here we […]

I cannot believe I am about to say this, but the Buffalo Bills are the favorites in the AFC East heading into 2020. There. I said it. Yes; the team that has made just a couple of playoff appearances since 2000 and has not actually won a playoff game in two-and-a-half decades is the favorite […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have restructured the contract of wide receiver Sammy Watkins, news that was first reported by Terez Paylor of Yahoo Sports. Perez notes that the Chiefs will now pay Watkins a base salary of $9 million in 2020. However, the deal includes an incentive package that could result in Watkins making up […]

The Dallas Cowboys have signed linebacker Aldon Smith to a one-year deal, according to Jay Glazer of Fox Sports. Smith last played in the NFL with the Oakland Raiders in 2015. Since then, Smith has dealt with legal issues that have prevented him from returning to football. However, last month, Smith was said to be […]

Many are assuming that the Washington Redskins will draft Ohio State defensive lineman Chase Young later this month, but former Redskins running back Clinton Portis feels the club should go in a different direction. During an appearance on The Team 980 on Tuesday morning, Portis said Washington should take a different pass rusher: “I’m taking […]

Jadeveon Clowney went into the offseason expecting to land Aaron Donald or Khalil Mack money. But here we are in April, and Clowney remains unsigned. While the general consensus has been that Clowney will ultimately return to the Seattle Seahawks, he has apparently dropped his asking price, which has opened the field to some competitors. […]

Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert does not seem 100 percent confident in James Conner’s ability to stay on the field. When asked about Conner and the Steelers’ backfield, Colbert said the following: “We’re confident he will be prepared physically to face that challenge,” said Colbert, according to Dale Lolley of DK Pittsburgh Sports. “That […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers added a major piece to their aerial attack this offseason, bringing in tight end Eric Ebron on a two-year deal in free agency. The Steelers did not exactly get much production from their tight ends this past year, so general manager Kevin Colbert is looking forward to what Ebron is going to […]

Landon Collins can’t seem to let his beef with the New York Giants go. It all began last offseason, when the Giants allowed the safety to walk to the Washington Redskins on a massive six-year, $84 million deal in free agency. Collins took multiple shots at New York general manager Dave Gettleman afterward, and it […]

Los Angeles Chargers center Mike Pouncey saw his 2019 NFL campaign end after just five games due to a neck injury, an injury that could potentially threaten his career. Pouncey had surgery to repair the issue and has still not been given medical clearance, but he still plans to play in 2020. On Wednesday, Chargers […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers went just 8-8 and missed the playoffs this past season, mainly due to the fact that they had one of the most anemic offenses in the NFL. Of course, the Steelers’ lack of offensive production was largely due to their problems under center, as Ben Roethlisberger was knocked out for the season […]

The Houston Texans traded star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals for pennies on the dollar last month in a move that raised eyebrows across the NFL landscape. Not long after the deal was made, rumors surfaced that Hopkins did not exactly have a great relationship with Texans head coach Bill O’Brien, which […]

The New York Jets have a pretty big problem at wide receiver, and much of that has to do with the shaky health of Quincy Enunwa. In terms of talent, Enunwa may be the best wideout on the Jets’ roster, a group that also includes Jamison Crowder and recent free-agent additions Breshad Perriman and Josh […]

Is it possible that the Miami Dolphins will really pass over Tua Tagovailoa in the 2020 NFL Draft? ESPN’s Adam Schefter seems to think so. During an appearance on SportsCenter on Tuesday, Schefter expressed some doubt that the Dolphins will take the University of Alabama quarterback with the fifth-overall pick: “I’m not so sure the […]

All the Los Angeles Chargers currently know about who their starting quarterback will be come Week 1 of 2020 is that it will not be Philip Rivers, whom the club parted ways with after 16 years. As of right now, Tyrod Taylor is penciled in as the starter, but not surprisingly, Chargers head coach Anthony […]

Colt McCoy is fully aware that he won’t be the starting quarterback in New York. That title belongs to Daniel Jones. However, McCoy is prepared to help Jones along in the event that offseason team activities and training camp are compromised due to the coronavirus. On Wednesday, the new Giants backup said that he remembers […]

Los Angeles Chargers offensive lineman Bryan Bulaga is not happy with his peers. On Tuesday, Bulaga expressed his disappointment over the lack of participation from NFL players in voting for the new CBA, as 22 percent of eligible players elected not to vote. “I’m very confused why so many guys didn’t vote. It was a […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are beginning a new era, and they are coming out with new uniforms to represent it. According to Rick Stroud of The Tampa Bay Times, the Buccaneers will be unveiling their new jerseys on April 7. It will mark Tampa Bay’s first uniform redesign since 2014. This will be a welcome […]

Phillip Dorsett is still looking to find himself in the NFL, and he thinks joining Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson could do the trick. The wide receiver signed with the Seahawks in free agency, and he is looking forward to playing with Wilson, whom Dorsett compared to Houdini: “His deep ball ability and then the […]

The Tennessee Titans slapped a franchise tag on running back Derrick Henry earlier this month, a move that rubbed a lot of people the wrong way. However, the Titans have until July to reach a long-term deal with Henry, and general manager Jon Robinson told reporters on Wednesday that talks between the two sides have […]

Brett Favre just can’t stay away from the game of football. No, Favre is not making a return to the NFL, but he will be joining the XFL, according to multiple sources. Favre last played professional football with the Minnesota Vikings back in 2010 and struggled mightily, throwing for 2,509 yards, 11 touchdowns and 19 […]

Could the Cincinnati Bengals seriously trade out of the No. 1 overall pick and pass up the opportunity to select LSU quarterback Joe Burrow? While the Bengals have not publicly made the selection available, a report surfaced earlier on Tuesday that the Miami Dolphins plan on engaging Cincinnati in trade talks for the pick. Obviously, […]

The Los Angeles Chargers picked up one of the best cornerbacks on the open market earlier this month, signing Chris Harris Jr. to a two-year deal. So, why did Harris decide to join the Chargers? Well, apparently, it was because of how Los Angeles said it plans to use him. According to Daniel Popper of […]

The Washington Redskins slapped a franchise tag on Brandon Scherff to prevent the elite offensive lineman from going anywhere in free agency. On Tuesday, Scherff signed his $15 million franchise tender, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. This will require Scherff to attend training camp. Scherff, who played his collegiate football at the University of […]

The NFL is planning on playing a full 2020 campaign in spite of the current coronavirus pandemic, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. “Our planning, our expectation, is fully directed at playing a full season starting on schedule and having a full regular season and a full set of playoffs,” said NFL executive Jeff […]

Tom Brady has worn the No. 12 for his entire career. Not only that, but he has built his entire TB12 brand off of it. So, it’s only natural to assume that he would want to keep that jersey number in his new Tampa Bay Buccaneers threads. The problem is, wide receiver Chris Godwin has […]

For the last decade-plus, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have typically been doormats in an NFC South division that has been generally ruled by the New Orleans Saints. But now, things may be changing. The Buccaneers signed legendary quarterback Tom Brady to a two-year deal in free agency, and Saints head coach Sean Payton is well […]

Some wondered if the Indianapolis Colts were a potential free-agent destination for Tom Brady. On Tuesday, Colts head coach Frank Reich acknowledged that the club did take a look at Brady, but ultimately determined that Philip Rivers was a better “fit,” according to Stephen Holder of The Athletic. It would certainly be interesting to hear […]

The Miami Dolphins are in desperate need of a franchise quarterback, and they may be willing to swing for the fences to get the best one available in the 2020 NFL Draft. According to Armando Salguero of The Miami Herald, the Dolphins will attempt to pry the No. 1 overall pick away from the Cincinnati […]

Deion Sanders is widely considered the best cornerback in NFL history and one of the best football players ever, period. Coming out of Florida State in 1989, Sanders was viewed as a top prospect who would likely go somewhere in the top 10 of that draft, so teams with picks later on probably didn’t stand […]

You really have to feel for Jacoby Brissett. For two of the last three seasons, Brissett was the Indianapolis Colts’ starting quarterback. In 2017, Brissett stepped in for Andrew Luck, who was recovering from shoulder surgery. Then, this past year, Brissett was thrust into the starting role a couple of weeks before the season began […]

The Indianapolis Colts addressed their quarterback situation at the onset of free agency, signing Philip Rivers to a one-year deal. While no one knows for sure how much Rivers has left in the tank, Colts head coach Frank Reich said that bringing the veteran aboard was an opportunity the club could not pass up: “This […]

The Houston Texans are trying to come to terms with offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil on a contract extension, but it appears that there is a gulf between the two sides at the moment. According to Aaron Wilson of The Houston Chronicle, the Texans have offered Tunsil a deal worth $18.5 million a year, which is […]

The winds of change have swept through New England this offseason. The Patriots’ offseason has been highlighted by legendary quarterback Tom Brady bolting Foxborough to sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in free agency, ending Brady’s 20-year tenure with the Pats. During that time, Brady led the Patriots to six Super Bowl championships, establishing himself […]

New England Patriots special teamer Matthew Slater is locked up in his house just like the rest of the country, but he is finding interesting ways to train during his free time. Apparently, it involves using his own kids as a home gym: “The kids have become human weights,” said the father of three, according […]

Baker Mayfield did not exactly have a fine sophomore campaign in 2019. The Cleveland Browns quarterback threw nearly as many interceptions (21) as he did touchdowns (22), completed less than 60 percent of his passes and always seemed to be in the news for all of the wrong reasons. To make matters worse, the Browns […]

Marvin Jones is not the Detroit Lions’ No. 1 wide receiver. That title belongs to Kenny Golladay. However, that isn’t going to stop Jones from setting lofty expectations for himself. During an Instagram video with New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Cameron Jordan, Jones outlined his goals for 2020 with the Lions, and he is setting […]

Last Friday, Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks took to Twitter and said “Free me,” which had everyone thinking that a trade may have been in the works. But it doesn’t appear that is going to happen. According to Peter King of NBC Sports, Cooks is not on the trading block. There was some […]