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With the offseason in full swing, teams around the league have already begun to make their preparations for training camp. However, there is one familiar face missing at the Seattle Seahawks’ practices. There has been plenty of speculation regarding safety Earl Thomas’ future in Seattle this offseason. Head coach Pete Carroll basically confirmed that Thomas […]

The Arizona Cardinals managed to further address their void under center by taking former UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen with the 10th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. It seems Rosen has wasted no time in getting acquainted with his new teammates. The rookie recently shared an exchange he had with quarterback Sam Bradford welcoming him to the […]

The 2018 NFL Draft came with its usual twists and turns as teams were clamoring to take one of the many quality quarterback prospects. Among them were the Buffalo Bills, who completed a trade with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to move up and take former Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen. However, general manager Brandon Beane admits that things did not […]

The Baltimore Ravens made a splash in the 2018 NFL Draft when they traded up to take former Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson with the last pick of the first round. It seems he has already made a good impression with head coach John Harbaugh. The one knock on Jackson throughout the draft process were the concerns about his […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have dug themselves into a hole in the Eastern Conference Semifinal Round versus the Boston Celtics. However, head coach Brett Brown is still as optimistic as ever. Despite their recent struggles, there is no denying that Philadelphia is one of the most promising, young groups in the league. According to Mark D’Amico of the […]

The Cleveland Browns took many by surprise when they decided to select former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield first overall. However, it appears his addition is already starting to resonate throughout the AFC North division. Mayfield is expected to help turn the fortunes of the lowly Browns franchise around. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, former teammate and […]

It is no secret that the New York Giants have bolstered their personnel on the offensive side of the ball this offseason. Among their notable moves was the signing of former New England Patriots left tackle Nate Solder. However, it appears not everyone is excited about the move. The Giants have had some trouble getting last […]

With the 2018 NFL Draft officially in the books, players are now making their preparations to join their teams for offseason workouts. However, one player is going in with an advantage over his fellow rookies. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway is among the new players hoping to make an immediate impact with his new team. He […]

There was plenty of speculation regarding what the New York Giants planned to do with the second overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. They decided to go against the grain by taking Penn State running back Saquon Barkley. The Giants have done nothing but sing Barkley’s praises since the draft. However, it appears that the […]

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has always been one of the youngest guys in the position room. However, that is the case no longer with the two other quarterbacks on the roster his age or younger in Cooper Rush and Mike White. It is common for teams to pick up a veteran to back up any […]

The Carolina Panthers have undergone some serious changes this NFL offseason. It seems the same can be said for running back Christian McCaffrey. McCaffrey spent his first season in the NFL largely working out of the backfield. He now looks every bit the part of a workhorse running back, via Twitter user Michael Coleman. "CMC can't […]

There is plenty of optimism surrounding the Indianapolis Colts with all the new changes they have made this NFL offseason. However, it goes without saying that any chance they have at a successful 2018 NFL season relies solely on the health of quarterback Andrew Luck. Even then, there is still some doubt as to whether or not […]

The 2018 NFL Draft came with its usual twists and turns. The first round even ended with a bang after the Baltimore Ravens traded up to take former Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson with the 32nd overall pick. There had been speculation that the Jacksonville Jaguars showed some interest in selecting him with the 29th overall pick […]

The Denver Broncos did a solid job of addressing their needs on both sides of the ball through the 2018 NFL Draft. Aside from taking former NC State defensive end Bradley Chubb with the fifth overall pick, they also managed to add some depth to the receiving group with the selection of SMU’s Courtland Sutton and Penn […]

The Philadelphia Eagles managed to do the impossible when they won the Super Bowl with a backup quarterback. That said, it is not a process they would like to have to repeat again in the future. As a result, there has been some speculation regarding whether or not quarterback Carson Wentz should take a much more cautious approach […]

For the past few years, the Denver Broncos have been plagued with one question mark after another under center. Fortunately, that time has now passed thanks to the signing of quarterback Case Keenum. Keenum brings a certain sense of stability to Denver’s offense. According to Arnie Stapleton of the Associated Press, the effect has already been […]

The Golden State Warriors have been clicking on all cylinders in the postseason. However, the return of point guard Stephen Curry has reminded everyone why the Warriors are favored to continue their reign as champs. Needless to say, Curry did not miss a beat in his playoff debut. According to Rick Bonnel of the Charlotte […]

The Chicago Bears spent most of this NFL offseason erasing the mistakes they made in free agency last year. Among the players to get axed was wide receiver, Markus Wheaton. Fortunately, Wheaton has gotten another opportunity to prove himself as a viable option in the passing game. According to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk, he has […]

The Chicago Bears have worked diligently to shape their roster into a formidable, young unit this NFL offseason. As a result, they have strayed away from jumping the gun on any long-term deals like they have in year’s past. One of the biggest questions marks still on the roster is wide receiver, Kevin White. According to ESPN’s […]

It is no secret that the Baltimore Ravens are in dire need of more playmakers on offense. They are hoping that wide receiver Breshad Perriman can help fill that role. Unfortunately, there has been plenty of uncertainty surrounding Perriman’s career up to this point. As a result, he was among the notable players to have […]

It was a disappointing end to the 2017-18 NBA season for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Now it appears the changes to their roster have already begun. Shooting guard Jamal Crawford was an integral part of Minnesota’s playoff run this season. However, according to ESPN’s Chris Haynes, he has decided to become a free agent this summer: Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jamal […]

There were countless memorable moments that played out during the 2017 NFL season. One of the more notable was the throwdown between Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green and Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Given the nature of their brawl, one would think that there still may be some indifference between the Pro Bowlers. However, Green said […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers endured their fair share of obstacles during the 2017 season. One of them was the career-threatening injury to linebacker Ryan Shazier. Due to the severity of Shazier’s injury, a return in the 2018 NFL season does not seem likely. As a result, the Steelers have placed him on the PUP list for now, […]

Every year, there are countless stories of players finally living out their dreams as NFL players. The 2018 NFL Draft was headlined by the Seattle Seahawks’ selection of former Central Florida linebacker Shaquem Griffin in the fifth round. Despite being one of the most dominant defensive players in college football last season, Griffin’s chances of getting […]

The Carolina Panthers have undergone some major changes with their coaching staff on both sides of the ball this offseason. However, it is clear that their focus has been on improving the offense. They kickstarted the movement with the addition of offensive coordinator Norv Turner and followed it up by taking former Maryland wide receiver D.J. […]

The Arizona Cardinals seemingly answered their immediate need under center with the lucrative signing of former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford this offseason. However, their need for a more long-term option spurred them to trade up and select former UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen with the 10th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. As a result, there is speculation […]

The New England Patriots lost several of their most important pieces on offense from last season. However, they managed to bounce back nicely just as they always have through free agency and the 2018 NFL Draft. Among their notable additions was former Cincinnati Bengals running back Jeremy Hill. According to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk, Hill […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have made some substantial changes over the past couple of years. However, they officially closed the chapter on an era with their decision not to bring back tight end Antonio Gates. The departure of Gates deals a blow to those fans who have followed him throughout his illustrious career. According to Ricky […]

The Cleveland Browns went chalk by taking a quarterback with the first overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. However, they took many by surprise when they selected former Ohio State cornerback Denzel Ward with the fourth overall pick rather than NC State defensive end Bradley Chubb. Needless to say, general manager John Dorsey has caught […]

There was plenty of speculation regarding what the New York Giants planned to do with the second overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. They decided to go against the grain of recent draft strategies by taking Penn State running back Saquon Barkley. The addition of Barkley gives the Giants a viable workhorse in the […]

There was plenty of optimism surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers heading into their second-round matchup versus the Boston Celtics. Unfortunately, they were unable to get off on the right foot following a 117-101 loss. There were a number of issues that factored into their defeat in Game 1. However, center Joel Embiid did not mince words when it […]

It goes without saying that the Houston Texans boast some serious star power across the board. They managed to add to that trait with the signing of former LSU offensive tackle K.J. Malone. Malone is the son of NBA Hall of Famer and Utah Jazz legend, Karl Malone. According to Aaron Wilson of the Houston […]

The Golden State Warriors have been clicking on all cylinders in the postseason despite the absence of point guard Stephen Curry. Fortunately, they may not have to proceed without him any longer with his probable return for Game 2 of their series with the New Orleans Pelicans. Curry is finally ready to make his playoff […]

Although the Denver Broncos were in prime position to take one of the top-rated quarterback prospects in the 2018 NFL Draft, they decided to fortify their defense instead. The move not only provided a nice compliment to linebacker Von Miller, but it also showed the faith they have in their players under center. Denver parted ways with […]

With the 2018 NFL Draft officially in the books, players can now start to settle in with their new teams. Although every draft is filled with prospects that push the bounds of inspiration, this year’s class was headed by the efforts of former South Florida linebacker Shaquem Griffin. Griffin’s story has made him an NFL sensation […]

The Cleveland Browns took many by surprise when they decided to select former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield with the first overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. However, it appears Mayfield is not looking to rest on his laurels going into training camp. The former Heisman Trophy winner has expressed his desire to come in an make […]

The 2018 NFL Draft had its usual twists and turns. Among the notable storylines were the mistakes of quarterback Josh Allen coming back to haunt him. Allen was projected by many to be the first quarterback off the board before a slew of his old posts on Twitter lowered his draft stock. However, the Buffalo Bills still […]

Indianapolis Colts have undergone some major changes this offseason with the new coaching staff. As a result, it seems they are looking to keep a few familiar faces around. Last year, the Colts brought in former defensive end Robert Mathis to help coach up the defensive line. According to NFL Network’s James Palmer, they will also […]

The Green Bay Packers underwent some major changes on offense this offseason. As a result, it seems they tried to alleviate the damage through the 2018 NFL Draft. The Packers took three wide receivers in the later rounds of the draft. According to Mike Spofford of the team’s website, head coach Mike McCarthy felt it was important to […]