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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made a splash this offseason by trading their third and fourth-round picks in exchange for New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul and a fourth-round pick. Needless to say, Pierre-Paul has come a long way from the fireworks incident that nearly ended his career. According to ESPN’s Jenna Laine, he got choked up when […]

With the 2018 NFL Draft just around the corner, there are a number of prospects that have placed their bid as one of its best players. Among them is former Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen. Allen turned heads at the Scouting Combine with a dazzling display of arm strength. However, he made it clear that he wanted to […]

There has been some speculation regarding former star quarterback Peyton Manning’s return to the NFL. At this point, it seems to be a matter of whether or not he wants to go through with it. Manning’s football knowledge and colorful personality make him a perfect candidate as the next great broadcaster. According to Michael McCarthy […]

With the offseason in full swing, the NFL front office is discussing a number ways to improve the game for both fans and athletes alike.  While the use of medical marijuana is not among the league’s most pressing issues, it is one that has started to pick up steam in recent years. One of the early […]

One of the biggest storylines of the 2017 NFL season was the controversy surrounding players kneeling during the anthem. As a result, a number of athletes have faced some serious backlash from fans, and allegedly even teams around the league. Among the notable players still on the market is safety Eric Reid. According to Matt Maiocco […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have made some tough decisions this offseason. As a result, they have had to part ways with several of their key members from the 2017 NFL season. Among them was the departure of cornerback Aaron Colvin to the Houston Texans. According to Phillip Heilman of the Florida Times-Union, cornerback Jalen Ramsey says the defense is going […]

The Detroit Lions have undergone some major changes to both their player and coaching personnel this offseason. With the addition of former New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia as the new head coach, it should come as no surprise that the Lions would focus their attention on his area of expertise. The loss of […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have been one of the more passive teams thus far in the offseason. However, that has not kept them from making headlines for all the wrong reasons. The latest one is the impending four-game suspension of linebacker Vontaze Burfict due to performance-enhancing drugs. According to Jim Owczarski of The Cincinnati Enquirer, head coach Marvin Lewis is […]

With the 2017-18 NBA season entering the final stretch, there has been plenty of debate around which player should take home MVP honors. Among the notable names, the favorite in fact, on this short list of candidates is Houston Rockets guard James Harden. Not only have the Rockets been the best team in regular season, by far, but […]

With the end of the 2017-18 NBA season just around the corner, the New Orleans Pelicans are doing what they can to remain in the upper half of the Western Conference Playoff picture. They managed to keep their recent momentum going with a nailbiter over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. The Pelicans had been trading punches with […]

The Phoenix Suns have endured a disastrous 2017-18 NBA season, to say the least. As a result, it seems the front office is about ready to shift gears toward the offseason. There are a number of factors that have attributed to their nightmare season in terms of coaching and player personnel. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, general […]

Among the notable areas of concern for the Dallas Cowboys in the offseason is the wide receiver position. The uncertain future of star wideout Dez Bryant has added further speculation regarding their weapons on the outside. They met with Allen Hurns, among other free-agent wide receivers, yesterday as they looked to make some improvements in that […]

The Chicago Bears have done a solid job of putting together a promising, young core of talent this offseason. Needless to say, they are hoping to keep that momentum going in the 2018 NFL Draft. Among the notable prospects in this year’s draft is N.C. State defensive end Bradley Chubb. According to Alex Marvez of Sporting […]

There has been plenty of speculation regarding which player will be taken with the first overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. However, the consensus indicates that it will undoubtedly be a quarterback given the Cleveland Browns’ desire for a potential franchise signal-caller. Headlining the list of quarterbacks in this year’s draft is USC’s Sam Darnold. According to ESPN’s Jeff […]

There have been a number of notable splashes made in the offseason thus far. The New England Patriots made an intriguing move of their own by pairing Devin McCourty with his identical twin brother Jason McCourty in the secondary following a trade with the Cleveland Browns. Needless to say, the two are excited at the prospect of being able to play alongside each other once again. According to Mark Daniels of the Providence Journal, it takes them […]

Despite a lackluster 2017 NFL season, there is plenty of optimism surrounding the San Francisco 49ers going into the 2018 campaign thanks to the addition of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. San Francisco had traded for the coveted backup during last season in exchange for a second-round pick with the New England Patriots. However, it seems the […]

The Chicago Bears had a laundry-list of issues to address this NFL offseason. Fortunately, they managed to check off one crucial item on the list by bringing back cornerback Kyle Fuller. The Green Bay Packers nearly swooped in and took him before the Bears decided to match their offer sheet for a four-year, $56 million deal. […]

There has been plenty of talk about which player is the best prospect with the 2018 NFL Draft just over a month away. The names usually thrown into the mix are USC quarterback Sam Darnold and Penn State running back Saquon Barkley. However, Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey has given that distinction to Florida State defensive back Derwin James, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero “(He’s the) top player in this draft this year. Should […]

The Chicago Bears made a couple of splashes thus far in NFL free agency after a disastrous offseason last year. Their biggest move has undoubtedly been the signing of former Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Allen Robinson to a lucrative a three-year, $42 million contract. It is clear that the Bears are looking to surround quarterback Mitchell Trubisky with […]

It is not often siblings are able to make it to the NFL. However, the New England Patriots’ roster now boasts a pair of identical twins in defensive backs Jason McCourty and Devin McCourty after the former was traded along with a 2018 seventh-round pick from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for New England’s 2018 sixth-round pick. Perhaps even more intriguing […]

The Cleveland Browns have been one of the most active teams in the offseason thus far. However, none of the blockbuster moves they’ve made have overshadowed the retirement of longtime left tackle Joe Thomas. It goes without saying that Thomas has been one of the best players in the NFL over the past decade. The Browns […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have made some big decisions this NFL offseason in an effort to capitalize on their stellar 2017 NFL season. As a result, they have had to part ways with some of the more notable names on their roster. Among them is wide receiver Allen Hurns, who was released along with tight end Mercedes […]

The Arizona Cardinals made headlines when they decided to part ways with safety Tyrann Mathieu after he refused to take a pay cut. Needless to say, it did not take long for the Houston Texans to close in on a one-year, $6.5 million deal with the talent defensive back for the 2018 season. Mathieu has acknowledged […]

The New England Patriots are looking to stay active this offseason as they re-toll their roster. They are looking to shore up as much cap room as possible as they prepare for the 2018 NFL season. As a result, they have had to part ways with a number of players in free agency. According to […]

The New York Giants have undergone some serious changes this offseason. Among them will be the transition from a 4-3 to a 3-4 base defense under new defensive coordinator James Bettcher. That said, the Giants will need players that can fit the new scheme and they feel defensive end Kerry Wynn may be one of […]

After striking out on the Kirk Cousins Sweepstakes, the New York Jets were able to shore up the quarterback position with the addition of Teddy Bridgewater and Josh McCown. However, it seems they are not satisfied with their future under center. That’s why they traded their sixth, 37th and 49th overall selections, along with a 2019 second-rounder to the Indianapolis Colts in order to […]

The San Antonio Spurs are in the midst of a heated Western Conference Playoff race. However, the headlines continue to surround the potential return of small forward Kawhi Leonard. Although the Spurs currently own the fifth spot in the West, there is still a very good chance that they miss the postseason given the lack of […]

The Buffalo Bills have made some key moves this offseason in an effort to shore up the roster with some savvy veterans. The Bills have stuck to that mantra by fortifying their offensive line with a couple of new signings. It goes without saying that Buffalo is in the midst of a serious overhaul on the offensive […]

There have been plenty of splashes made this offseason with several teams around the league. Both the Cleveland Browns and Seattle Seahawks have been at the forefront of them, for better or worse. However, not every trade is destined to make throughout the league. Needless to say, this is one of them. According to ESPN […]

Another day, another historic feat for Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons. In this case, it was multiple in one night for the Sixers’ star. Needless to say, Simmons has racked up his fair share of accolades in the 2017-18 NBA season. He added to his stellar campaign in Philadelphia’s 108-94 win on Monday night […]

The Arizona Cardinals made the surprising decision to release safety Tyrann Mathieu after he refused to take a pay cut for the 2018 NFL season. Needless to say, it did not take long for him to get scooped up by another star-studded team in the Houston Texans on a one-year, $7 million deal. Mathieu had plenty […]

It is no secret that the L.A. Clippers have been one of the most injury-riddled teams in the 2017-18 NBA season. Yet they have still managed to remain in the playoff hunt down the final stretch. However, there is one player in particular whose injury has kept head coach Doc Rivers up at night. According to Elliott Teaford of the O.C. Register, Rivers admitted […]

The New York Giants have undergone some serious changes to both their coaching staff and player personnel going into the offseason. As a result, there had been some speculation regarding cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie’s future with the team. Needless to say, it was not long before he was released by the Giants last weekend. According to ESPN’s Josina […]

The Baltimore Ravens decided to part ways with running back Danny Woodhead after yet another injury-riddled season. Woodhead was originally slated to be one of the more intriguing options on the market for teams like the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons. However, it seems his brief stint in Baltimore may have been his last […]

There has been plenty of speculation regarding the future of cornerback Orlando Scandrick’s tenure with the Dallas Cowboys. Now it seems the team has come to a decision. Scandrick has been vocal about his desire to be released from the Cowboys. According to ESPN’s Josina Anderson, he finally got his wish this offseason: I’m told the […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been declared the official winner of the Kirk Cousins Sweepstakes after both sides recently agreed to a three-year, $84 million deal which is fully guaranteed. Aside from the lucrative contract, it is easy to see why Cousins chose the Vikings. Not only do the Vikings already possess a stable of weapons around him to […]

The Minnesota Vikings made the biggest splash in free agency with the signing of quarterback Kirk Cousins. However, that has not stopped them from going after another big fish on the market. The Vikings played host to Richardson before subsequently signing him with the help of Cousins. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, head coach Mike Zimmer […]

Despite plenty of competition, the Minnesota Vikings were able to get their man in quarterback Kirk Cousins. Needless to say, the expectations moving forward are higher than ever. The Vikings’ deal with Cousins has made him the highest-paid football player in history. However, according to Albert Breer of the MMQB, it is also ladened with up to $6 million […]

It is no secret that the Seattle Seahawks are in the midst of a complete roster overhaul this offseason. As a result, running back Thomas Rawls is among the notable players that Seattle has parted ways with. The Seahawks decided not to tender Rawls this week. According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, he has already met with the […]