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New England Patriots rookie running back Damien Harris has been dealing with a minor hand/wrist injury, according to Jeff Howe of The Athletic. Harris, who played his collegiate football at the University of Alabama, was selected by the Patriots in the third round (87th pick overall) of the NFL Draft back in April. Upon being […]

The Miami Dolphins are hopeful that running back Kenyan Drake will be ready for Week 1 as he recovers from a foot injury, according to Armando Salguero of The Miami Herald. Drake did not participate in the Dolphins’ joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Wednesday, as he is currently in a walking boot. […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky has been considered by many to be a disappointment through his first two years in the NFL, but Bears head coach Matt Nagy is expecting Trubisky to make a big jump in Year 3. Nagy told Tom Pelissero of NFL Network that Trubisky is “way past” where he was a […]

The Miami Dolphins have made it clear all summer that Ryan Fitzpatrick is the frontrunner to win the starting quarterback job, but that does not mean Josh Rosen is completely out of the race. According to Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com, Rosen is getting work with the starters during the Dolphins’ joint practice with the Tampa […]

Many have bemoaned the fact that the New York Giants traded wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. not even a year after signing him to a six-year contract extension, but former NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason thinks there was a reason for it. Esiason told Ryan Dunleavy of NJ Advance Media that he thinks Beckham essentially quit […]

CLUTCH Summary: When considering NBA League Pass for the 2019-20 season, there are five teams that will be worth your hard-earned cash These teams don’t have the national television opportunities that top contenders have The Hawks, Magic, Bulls, Kings, and Pacers are the teams to watch on NBA League Pass this season Going into the […]

When the Cleveland Browns fired Hue Jackson after a 2-5-1 start this past season, defensive coordinator Gregg Williams was promoted to the role of head coach and running backs coach Freddie Kitchens was named offensive coordinator. The Browns proceeded to go 5-3 under Williams’ direction, actually briefly vaulting themselves into playoff contention toward the end […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is one of the most covered figures in the NFL. He’s bold. He’s brash. He’s talented. He is essentially a media outlet’s dream. But with all of that bravado comes a fine line that Mayfield needs to be careful not to cross, as he is no longer playing in college […]

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper has been sidelined for quite some time with a foot injury, but head coach Jason Garrett doesn’t seem too concerned, saying that Cooper is “day to day,” according to David Helman of the Cowboys’ official team website. Cooper is obviously a huge part of Dallas’ offense, so the Cowboys […]

When Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown showed up to training camp late last month and was then immediately placed on the non-football injury list, people wondered what was going on. Brown was then removed from the list in less than 48 hours and partially practiced with the team, but he has not practiced since. […]

When Antonio Brown arrived at Oakland Raiders training camp late last month, he was immediately placed on the non-football injury list due to, what was a the time, an undisclosed issue. Brown came off of the list less than 48 hours later and partially practiced, but he has not practiced since. It was then revealed […]

The Los Angeles Rams are coming off a 2018 campaign in which they won 13 games and captured the NFC West division title before making it all the way to the Super Bowl, where they ultimately lost to the New England Patriots. But now, with the 2019 season approaching, Rams head coach Sean McVay is […]

The New England Patriots did not have a very active offseason, but one of their biggest moves was signing defensive lineman Michael Bennett, especially after losing Trey Flowers to free agency. Bennett already seems to be enjoying his time in New England, and a big reason for that is Tom Brady: “I think Tom does […]

The 2019-20 NBA campaign is still two months away, but we already know the prime candidates for the MVP award. Your Kawhi Leonards, Giannis Antetokounmpos, James Hardens, that sort of thing. But there are some players who you wouldn’t normally consider to be top MVP candidates who actually do have a shot of winning the […]

If there was any doubt that Antonio Brown would not be ready for Week 1, the Oakland Raiders have put it to rest. Both quarterback Derek Carr and head coach Jon Gruden have confirmed that Brown will be playing in the season opener, according to Vic Tafur of The Athletic and Field Yates of ESPN. […]

Last week, New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley retweeted a workout video from Colin Kaepernick in support of the free agent quarterback, and Barkley understands that he may take a hit for it. He just doesn’t care. “If a fan wants to not be a fan of me because I retweet a thing for […]

Much debate has been had about when (or if) rookie quarterback Daniel Jones will start under center for the New York Giants this coming season, and on Tuesday, Giants co-owner John Mara provided a bit of insight into that topic: “I hope Eli has a great year and Daniel never sees the field,” said Mara, […]

The Chicago Bears are not known as an offensive team, as their stout defense is what carried them to 12 wins and an NFC North division title this past year. But that doesn’t mean their offense isn’t improving, and on Tuesday, Bears head coach Matt Nagy said he “feels really good” about where the Bears […]

There has been plenty of debate about whether or not the Los Angeles Rams should extend quarterback Jared Goff, but legendary Rams running back Eric Dickerson thinks Los Angeles should give it one more year: “I would give him another year. I want to see another year,” Dickerson said on The Dan Patrick Show when […]

The New England Patriots’ search for a tight end has not gone very well this offseason, and now, one of their top candidates to replace Rob Gronkowski is injured. According to Jim McBride of The Boston Globe, tight end Matt LaCosse is dealing with a sprained ankle and will not play in the Patriots’ preseason […]

Charlie Manuel is returning to Philadelphia, but this time, it’s in a different capacity. According to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com, the Phillies are hiring Manuel as their new hitting coach, replacing John Mallee. Of course, Manuel is most known for his tenure as manager of the Phillies, as he managed the club from 2005 through […]

Tennessee Titans first-year offensive coordinator Arthur Smith made quite the mistake during the first day of training camp, as he yelled at rookie wide receiver A.J. Brown after Brown went down with an injury during a drill. Smith screamed at Brown for not completing the drill properly, not knowing that Brown had injured his hamstring […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck has been sitting out of training camp with what we all thought was the result of a calf issue, but apparently, there is more to it than that. Colts owner Jim Irsay revealed on SiriusXM NFL Radio that Luck is dealing with an injury to a “small little bone,” which […]

Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Namath may want the New York Jets to win a Super Bowl, but he isn’t about to make any 1968-style guarantees. Speaking with Bob Glauber of Newsday, Namath said that while he hopes the Jets win it all, he isn’t counting it on it this season. “Expectations and hopes [are] […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been hampered by a hamstring injury throughout just about all of training camp, as he originally sustained the injury back on July 25 and had completed only one practice through this past weekend as a result. However, Ridley returned to the practice field on Sunday and now seems […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed safety Darian Stewart, according to Greg Auman of The Athletic. Stewart spent the 2018 campaign with the Denver Broncos, playing in 14 games and registering 60 tackles, a sack, a couple of interceptions, and a fumble recovery. He was released by the Broncos in March. The 31-year-old, who played […]

Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers is just 28 years old, but he has already accomplished more than most players hope to achieve in their entire careers. He has won two championships. He has two Finals MVP awards under his belt. He is a two-time Defensive Player of the Year. He won his titles […]

Dwayne Haskins didn’t have a great preseason debut for the Washington Redskins last Thursday, completing 8 of 14 passes for 117 yards and a couple of interceptions. The good news is, it’s just preseason, and Haskins will have an opportunity to redeem himself this Thursday when the Redskins take on the Cincinnati Bengals. Haskins has […]

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown lost his helmet grievance case against the NFL on Monday. Afterward, Brown took to Twitter to share his thoughts: "While I disagree with the arbitrator's decision, I'm working on getting back to full health and looking forward to rejoining my teammates on the field. I'm excited about this season […]

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper missed his sixth straight practice on Monday as a result of a bruised heel, according to David Moore of The Dallas Morning News. Cooper has not practiced since Aug. 2. Cooper is entering his first full season with the Cowboys after arriving in Dallas via trade with the Oakland […]

With preseason in full swing, the Arizona Cardinals need to start making preparations for Week 1 of the regular season, and part of that preparation includes scaling back Patrick Peterson’s work with the first team, according to Darren Urban of the Cardinals’ official team website. That isn’t typically what you would expect from a professional […]

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay underwent surgery to repair a broken wrist back in December, a rather somber end to what was a spectacular rookie campaign. Now, Lindsay says he is fully recovered from the injury and is happy to be back: “It feels good,” Lindsay said of his wrist after practice Sunday, per […]

Josh Rosen’s preseason debut as a member of the Miami Dolphins didn’t get off to a great start last Thursday, when the quarterback threw an early interception, but he bounced back and looked solid afterward, completing 13 of his 20 passes for 191 yards. Obviously, Rosen still has a long way to go, but there […]

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku missed Monday’s practice due to a knee injury, according to Nate Ulrich of The Akron Beach Journal. Njoku is coming off of a 2018 campaign in which he played all 16 games and hauled in 56 receptions for 639 yards and four touchdowns. The 23-year-old, who played his collegiate […]

Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins did not exactly have a great debut last Thursday, throwing a couple of interceptions in the Redskins’ first preseason game, but that isn’t going to deter him from believing in himself. The rookie is confident that he is one day going to be a really good quarterback, but he also […]

Believe it or not, the NBA Finals ended two months ago, and the 2019-20 campaign is now just two months way. So, as fast as the time between now and the previous finals went, that’s as quickly as next season will arrive. On Monday, the NBA released the schedule for next year, and while we […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is denying there is any sort of rift between him and new head coach Matt LaFleur, but former Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings isn’t buying it. While he doesn’t it’s that huge of a deal, Jennings also doesn’t think the relationship will work: .@GregJennings has a few thoughts on […]

Le’Veon Bell is certainly having a great time in his new surroundings with the New York Jets, and on Monday, he marveled at the fiery competition between the Jets offense and defense in practice: “That’s like the best thing I’ve ever been a part of,” said Bell, according to Rich Cimini of ESPN NFL Nation. […]

The Seattle Seahawks traded away their best pass rusher in Frank Clark this offseason, but they replaced him with fellow defensive lineman Ezekiel “Ziggy” Ansah, who, when healthy, is a fine pass rusher in his own right. Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll is loving the thought of what Ansah will bring to the table this […]