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The Houston Texans made a contract offer to running back Carlos Hyde, but Hyde declined, according to Aaron Wilson of The Houston Chronicle. That means Hyde will hit free agency next week. The Texans acquired Hyde in a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs just before the 2019 regular season began after Lamar Miller—who is […]

Wisconsin’s Jonathan Taylor is expected by many to be the first running back off the board in the NFL Draft this spring, and the Miami Dolphins may be hoping they can nab him. According to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald, Dolphins running backs coach Eric Studesville spent some time with Taylor on Tuesday and […]

If the Green Bay Packers want to re-sign offensive lineman Bryan Bulaga, they are going to have to pay up. According to Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports, Bulaga is aiming to land a deal that will pay him $12 million on the open market, which is certainly expensive for a right tackle. Bulaga, who played […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have long been mentioned as a potential landing spot for Tom Brady, but up until now, no one took them all that seriously. Well, it might be time for the doubters to start changing their tune. According to Rick Stroud of The Tampa Bay Times, the Buccaneers are going “all in” […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has returned to practice after missing a couple of games due to a knee injury, according to Eric Nehm of The Athletic. The Bucks play the Boston Celtics on Thursday night, and his status for that game still seems to be in question at the moment: Giannis said he practiced […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett attended his first XFL game this past weekend, and after spending some time watching how things unfolded, he realized he probably wouldn’t be able to play in the league. Not because of the rules or the gameplay; but because of the in-game interviews. “I wouldn’t be able to do it,” […]

Earlier this offseason, it was looking like Robby Anderson and the New York Jets were inevitably going to part ways. But now, Anderson appears to be leaving the door open to a return. The free-agent wide receiver appeared on ESPN’s NFL Live on Tuesday, and during his segment, he said that he and the Jets […]

The Dallas Cowboys have offered Dak Prescott $33 million a year, but it does not look like Prescott is going to take the deal. As a result, many are surmising that the Cowboys will end up slapping a franchise tag on the quarterback, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter said on Tuesday that it will happen. The […]

The New York Jets are in the market for a cornerback, and Connor Hughes of The Athletic is reporting that the club could have serious interest in James Bradberry. The Jets are also rumored to be looking at fellow cornerback Byron Jones, so clearly, the position is rather high on New York’s list of priorities […]

The Houston Texans have agreed to a four-year deal with kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn, according to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle. Fairbairn was set to become an unrestricted free agent later this month. Here are details of the new contract, which will pay Fairbairn a hefty amount: #Texans K Kai’mi Fairbairn is signing a four-year, […]

The Carolina Panthers have signed quarterback Kyle Allen to a one-year contract extension, according to the team. Allen was set to become an exclusive rights free agent this month. The 24-year-old, who played his collegiate football at Texas A&M and the University of Houston, went undrafted in 2018 but eventually landed with the Panthers. He […]

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Robert Griffin III and Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Gabe Jackson are two names that have come up in trade talks recently, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Once a top prospect and rookie phenom, Griffin is nothing more than a backup at this point. He made seven appearances and one […]

The Carolina Panthers went just 5-11 this past season, marking their worst finish since 2010 when they went 2-14. A big reason for the Panthers’ lack of success in 2019 was their revolving door at quarterback, and as of right now, it doesn’t look like they have decided what they should do about that going […]

One of the more interesting running backs in free agency this offseason will be Kenyan Drake, who split the 2019 campaign between the Miami Dolphins and Arizona Cardinals and had a heck of a lot more success with the latter club. Talent has never really been the issue with Drake; it has always been opportunity. […]

The Cleveland Browns have released linebacker Christian Kirksey, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Kirksey played in just two games this past season due to a chest injury. It marked the second straight year that he ended the season on the injured reserve list, as he was knocked out after just seven contests in 2018 […]

It sounds crazy, but the 2019-20 NBA regular season is in the home stretch, as the playoffs start in just under six weeks. We are starting to get to a point now where it’s like, “Let’s just get to the playoffs already,” because it seems like we know who is contending and who isn’t and who […]

Defensive lineman D.J. Reader is not expected to return to the Houston Texans next season, according to Reid Laymance of The Houston Chronicle. Reader has been drawing interest from the Denver Broncos, Tennessee Titans and Buffalo Bills and is expected to command a contract worth $11-13 million annually. The 25-year-old, who played his collegiate football […]

Many have wondered when New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft would step in to try and ensure that Tom Brady stays with the club, but apparently, that isn’t going to happen. According to Tom Curran of NBC Sports Boston, Kraft will not intercede in talks between Brady and head coach Bill Belichick, which serves as […]

The New York Giants are in desperate need of some help on the defensive side of the ball. And they apparently already have a big-time target in their sights to help with that. According to Ralph Vacchiano of SNY, the Giants are expected to “aggressively pursue” linebacker Kyle Van Noy once free agency begins on […]

There has been quite a bit of chatter about Tom Brady potentially heading to the Tennessee Titans in free agency this offseason, and former Titans running back Chris Johnson is thrilled about the possibility. “First of all, (Ryan) Tannehill came in and did a great job, but everybody knows Tom is the GOAT,” Johnson told […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is a staunch opponent of the NFL’s new collective bargaining agreement proposal, an during an interview with Wilde and Tausch on ESPN Radio on Friday, Rodgers said his piece: “To hang our hats on some of these things that to the owners are a nothing, to me lessens our […]

For the second time this offseason, the Dallas Cowboys have met with Dak Prescott’s agent, Todd France, to discuss a long-term deal for the quarterback, according to Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News. Watkins notes that the Cowboys have offered Prescott $33 million annually and $105 million in guaranteed money. He also states that […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry will not play in his team’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday due to an illness, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Draymond Green will also be sidelined as a result of knee soreness. Curry made his return after a four-month absence this past Thursday, finishing with […]

Going into the 2019-20 NBA campaign, the main theme in Dallas was Luka Doncic hype. And you know what? That was understandable, given how great of a rookie season Doncic had, and he is certainly living up to his lofty expectations this year. But the funny thing is that Doncic is not even the Mavericks’ […]

The Brooklyn Nets made probably the most surprising move of the season on Saturday morning, electing to part ways with head coach Kenny Atkinson. The Nets released a statement (via Marc Stein of The New York Times) that said the decision was “mutual,” but come on now; we know that’s not how these things work, […]

The Boston Celtics are banged up right now, with both Jaylen Brown and Gordon Hayward sidelined with injuries. But there seems to be good notes on that front. Hayward, who has been dealing with a knee bruised and has missed the last couple of games as a result, could return as soon as Sunday when […]

In a rather surprising development, the Brooklyn Nets and head coach Kenny Atkinson have parted ways, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. Jacque Vaughn will take over in an interim role for the remainder of the season. “After discussions with Kenny about the progress of the season, we mutually agreed that a […]

The Washington Redskins are in desperate need of receiving help, and quarterback Dwayne Haskins is doing his part to help the cause. Haskins made a not-so-subtle post on his Instagram story on Friday, putting up a photo of Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs in a Redskins jersey running with a football with Haskins in […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have not been playing up to par this season. They are just 28-35 and are four games behind the Memphis Grizzlies in the loss column for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Remember, this is a team that made the Western Conference Finals last year. And while […]

The New York Jets are in need of offensive line help, and they are looking to the team in the nation’s capital to find it. Yep, that means Trent Williams. According to Connor Hughes of The Athletic, the Jets are pursuing a trade for Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams, which makes them the fifth […]

What will happen to the New England Patriots if Tom Brady departs via free agency this offseason? Will Bill Belichick still work his magic? Or will the Patriots decline? An NFC assistant coach seems to think the latter will occur: “Tom can turn a non-playoff team into one, and a playoff team into a Super […]

The Indiana Pacers were always the biggest wild card in the Eastern Conference entering the 2019-20 NBA campaign. Overlooked because of a small market and unrecognizable star power, the Pacers were never really mentioned among the contenders in the conference going into the year, even though it was clear they would have a legitimate chance […]

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel had a FaceTime conversation with Tom Brady this past weekend, and given the Titans’ reported interest in Brady in free agency, it obviously perked some ears. But Vrabel, who was a teammate of Brady’ with the New England Patriots from 2001 through 2008, insists that it was a harmless […]

The Tennessee Titans are viewed as one of the biggest threats to pry Tom Brady away from the New England Patriots in free agency. And apparently, they are feeling bullish about their chances. Speaking on ESPN’s Get Up on Friday morning, Jeremy Fowler said that he was told that the Titans “believe that they have […]

We are getting closer and closer to seeing just exactly what Tom Brady will do in free agency. Adam Schefter of ESPN is becoming more and more convinced that Brady will be leaving the New England Patriots. While Schefter is not ruling out the possibility of Brady ultimately returning to the franchise with which he […]

Former NFL quarterback Tony Romo recently landed a deal with CBS that will pay him $17 million annually to be a color commentator for the network’s football games. Apparently, Romo set the market, because Peyton Manning may be prepared to top it. According to Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports, ESPN is preparing to offer […]

Some wondered if the New York Knicks would buy out veteran forward Maurice Harkless after acquiring in a deadline three-way trade that sent Marcus Morris to the Los Angeles Clippers last month. But not only did the Knicks not buy out Harkless, but they may be planning to hold on to him for the long […]

The Denver Nuggets signed guard Troy Daniels on Thursday, but before adding the sharpshooter, the Nuggets considered adding a couple of other players. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Denver looked at both wing Iman Shumpert and big man Joakim Noah, the latter of whom has not even played in the NBA this season. […]

Jamal Crawford has not played a second of NBA basketball this season, but he is still hoping to sign with a team at some point, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Charania notes that Crawford has kept himself in good shape. The 39-year-old played with the Phoenix Suns last season, appearing in 64 games […]