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The Philadelphia Eagles sustained a number of key injuries throughout the 2017 NFL season en route to their win in Super Bowl LII. Among the notable names to go down for the season was running back Darren Sproles. There had been some speculation regarding whether or not the 35-year-old would return for the 2018 NFL season. According […]

The New York Giants endured a tumultuous 2017 NFL season, to say the least. At the forefront of their issues was the state of their depleted receiving corps. Among those to miss the majority of the season was wide receiver Brandon Marshall. According to Ralph Vacchiano of SNY, the Giants have given little indication about potentially bringing him […]

The Denver Broncos were among the teams that were able to bounce back nicely from their attempt to acquire Kirk Cousins this offseason. They now have the quarterback who they claim was their ‘first option’ all along in in Case Keenum. Needless to say, Keenum is expected to lift Denver back into playoff contention. And according […]

The Kansas City Chiefs officially kickstarted the offseason by parting ways with their longtime franchise quarterback Alex Smith. They have since handed the reigns over to second-year quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes is still relatively green when it comes to playing experience. However, head coach Andy Reid said during an appearance on the NFL Network that he has […]

After striking out on the Kirk Cousins sweepstakes, the New York Jets quickly followed through with their contingency plan by bringing in former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and re-signing Josh McCown. The Jets also wasted no time in naming McCown as the starter going into training camp. However, that ruling does not account for […]

The Cleveland Browns have not been shy about making some blockbuster moves this NFL offseason. However, the best has seemingly yet to come with the Browns owning the first and fourth overall picks in the 2018 NFL Draft. Cleveland has the luxury of taking any of this year’s top quarterback prospects of their choosing. According to Mary […]

The Dallas Cowboys went into the NFL offseason with looming questions regarding wide receiver Dez Bryant’s future with the team. The Cowboys subsequently wasted no time in addressing their wideout needs with the addition of Allen Hurns and Deonte Thompson. As a result, there is some speculation that Bryant could be on his way out. However, according […]

The San Francisco 49ers have not been shy about making splashes over the past year. They solidified that notion with the signing of former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman to a three-year, $39 million deal this offseason. Aside from the 49ers connection, Sherman and general manager John Lynch are both proud Stanford alumni. According to […]

It goes without saying that there is a newfound sense of optimism surrounding the Oakland Raiders following a disastrous 2017 NFL season. Running back Marshawn Lynch solidified that notion by clarifying his return for the 2018 NFL season. Among those giddy about his return is general manager Reggie McKenzie. According to ESPN’s Paul Gutierrez, McKenzie is excited at the […]

There were a number of issues that plagued the 2017 NFL season. Among the most notable was that of its controversial catch rule. As a result, the league could see a drastic change in a new coach rule moving forward. However former NFL head of officiating Dean Blandino said during an appearance on PFT Live with Mike Florio […]

Although free agency started just two weeks ago, the market has since been plucked dry of all its big names. However, the New York Giants shocked the NFL landscape after reportedly making wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. available for trade. Needless to say, the rumors have been met with its fair share of naysayers. Among […]

Following their disastrous 2017 NFL season, the Indianapolis Colts are looking ahead toward brighter days, to say the least. At the forefront of their comeback is quarterback Andrew Luck, who is still in the process of nursing his lingering shoulder injury. Fortunately, it may not be long before he is back in full swing.  According […]

The New York Jets appeared to be one of the frontrunners to win the Kirk Cousins Sweepstakes in the offseason. Although he chose to sign with the Minnesota Vikings, the Jets were quickly able to bounce back with a strong contingency plan. New York wasted no time in signing former Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater while bringing […]

There was plenty of speculation regarding the state of the receiving corps for the Dallas Cowboys. Aside from the uncertain future of wide receiver Dez Bryant, wide receiver Brice Butler also voiced his demands for his role on the team moving forward. However, the Cowboys have since answered these concerns by adding some much-needed depth […]

Another day, another huge splash made by the Los Angeles Rams. This time it came in the former of a one-year, $14 million agreement with former Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh. Needless to say, Rams fans are not the only ones excited about the addition of Suh. 70-year-old defensive coordinator Wade Phillips showed off his […]

The Philadelphia Eagles managed to do the unthinkable by winning Super Bowl 52 without their franchise quarterback in Carson Wentz. This may be why there is plenty of optimism surrounding quarterback position going into the 2018 NFL season. Wentz had his year cut short by a severe knee injury he sustained against the Los Angeles […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have officially come down from cloud nine following their Super Bowl LII win to the usual offseason grind. Fortunately, they have managed to temper the fallout from their spectacular year from a personnel standpoint. Among the notable storylines has been the uncertain future of quarterback Nick Foles. According to ESPN’s Tim McManus, executive […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves picked a bad time to drop two straight following their embarrassing 101-93 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies at home on Monday. However, they may have some bigger underlying issues moving forward. Head coach Tom Thibodeau has not been shy about calling his team out for their alleged “lack of toughness.” According to Jon Krawczynski […]

The Dallas Cowboys managed to add some depth to their receiving corps with the addition of wideout Allen Hurns. However, there are still looming questions regarding the uncertain future of wide receiver Dez Bryant. There has been little talk about whether or not the Cowboys are all in on bringing him back. According to Clarence Hill of […]

The Chicago Bears made a splash this offseason with the signing of former Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Allen Robinson. Prior to his decision, Robinson had garnered plenty of interest from a number of teams hungry for playmakers. It seems a fellow NFC North rival was also in the mix for his services. According to Mike Kaye of First […]

Although the NFL’s free agency period just started, the market has nearly been plucked dry of its notable names. Among those still available is former San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid. It is not difficult to pinpoint the reasons behind his current employment status. According to ESPN’s Tim McManus, Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins acknowledged that […]

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond has been one of the most promising, young big men in the league for a while now. After a slow start, though, things finally seem to be clicking on all cylinders for Drummond in the 2017-18 NBA season. Aside from being arguably one of the league’s best rebounders, he is also […]

It has been a rough stretch for the Golden State Warriors amidst the injuries to all four of their All-Star players. Not surprisingly, they were unable to fill the massive void in their 110-91 loss to the Utah Jazz. Fortunately, there was one lone bright spot that spells optimism for the Warriors moving forward. It came in the […]

With the offseason in full swing, the league’s front office is addressing a number of issues that plagued the 2017 NFL season. Among the topics at the forefront was the proposal to change the pass interference penalty to 15 yards. However, it does not seem to gaining as much steam as defensive backs around the league were […]

It goes without saying that the Cleveland Browns have failed miserably in their search for a new franchise quarterback for over two decades. They now suddenly find themselves poised to have a surplus of talent under center. The Browns kickstarted the movement with the acquisition of former Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor. According to ESPN’s Field […]

The 2018 NFL Draft is expected to be one of the more quarterback-heavy affairs in recent history. Headlining this year’s group of promising prospects is USC quarterback Sam Darnold. Darnold solidified that notion with a stellar performance in the rain at USC’s Pro Day. According to SI’s Albert Breer, one anonymous AFC exec says every team is […]

The San Francisco 49ers made a splash with the signing of former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman to a three-year, $39 million contract. One of the more intriguing storylines surrounding the deal was the fact that Sherman represented himself throughout the process. The former All-Pro caught some flak from those around the league who criticized […]

USC quarterback Sam Darnold caught plenty of flak for not throwing at this year’s Scouting Combine. The decision initially seemed to backfire on him after it began to rain at USC’s Pro Day. However, Darnold’s stellar outing seemingly solidified his status as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. According to SI’s Albert Breer, the […]

It goes without saying that New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has fallen on some hard times as of late. However, that has not stopped him from living his best life. Aside from his talents on the field, Gronk is known for his charismatic lifestyle off of it. His latest antic included a dance […]

It goes without saying that the 2018 NFL Draft is chalk-full of talent at the quarterback position. Among the notable names at the forefront are USC’s Sam Darnold, UCLA’s Josh Rosen, and Wyoming’s Josh Allen. However, Michigan’s John O’Korn feels he should be added to that list. According to Angelique S. Chengelis of The Detroit News, O’Korn says he […]

The Houston Rockets were able to make franchise history with their 59th win in the 2017-18 NBA season. Needless to say, it came in typical Rockets fashion with a 114-91 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday. However, it seems head coach Mike d’Antoni may have been the only one excited by it. According […]

Another day, another impressive underdog victory for Loyola-Chicago after knocking off Kansas State in the Elite Eight. As the Ramblers continue their unlikely journey to the big dance, the legend of Sister Jean continues to grow. Their recent victory even spurred NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley to ask Sister Jean out on a date. The chaplain […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder were able to get back into the win column on Friday night with their 105-99 victory over the Miami Heat. The win helped further secure Oklahoma City’s hold on home-court advantage in the first-round of the Western Conference Playoffs. There was a moment during their win over the Heat in which […]

There have been plenty of topics of discussion up for the debate at the league’s front office this offseason. Among those at the forefront of these debates is allowing coaches to sign with teams during the playoffs. New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels made headlines for backing out of his initial agreement to become the next […]

It goes without saying that defensive back is one of the hardest positions to play in the NFL. As a result, cornerbacks and safeties around the league were hoping for a bit of relief in the form of a new rule that would undoubtedly work out in their favor. When players are penalized for pass […]

The Seattle Seahawks are in the midst of a complete overhaul thus far in the offseason. Among the notable names to depart from Seattle was defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson, who chose to sign with the Minnesota Vikings. As result, it seems they were looking to get something in return for Richardson. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the […]

Former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel’s guest appearance at the Universiy of San Diego’s Pro Day drew plenty of visitors. Manziel has been vocal about his comeback for a while now and is looking to take advantage of what could be his last opportunity to play in the NFL. There has been some discussion surrounding whether or not […]

The Houston Rockets continued to their stretch of dominance with a clutch win over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday. The victory not only helped solidify their spot atop the NBA, but it also marked another impressive feat for the Rockets’ franchise. Houston has been far and away the best team in the 2017-18 NBA season. However, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have shown plenty of promise in the 2017-18 NBA season behind their talented, young core of players. As a result, it seems Los Angeles will use the rest of the year to get a closer look at some of other younger guys to add to that group. Among them has been […]