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The New York Giants are set to engage in an eventful offseason headlined by wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. The Giants’ star wideout has made his desire for a new contract known ever since the end of the 2017 NFL season. Beckham Jr. is likely seeking a deal that will make him the highest-paid wide receiver in the […]

The script could not have been written any better for both the Philadelphia Eagles and quarterback Nick Foles in the 2017 NFL season. Not only did they pull off the upset in Super Bowl LII, but the Eagles are in a position to get a massive return for Foles should they choose to go that […]

It is no secret that the Cleveland Browns have been mired in mediocrity for quite some time now. However, the one consistent factor about their franchise has always been left tackle, Joe Thomas. Unfortunately, Thomas is at the point in his accomplished career where he is contemplating retirement. While the Browns would surely love to have […]

There has been plenty of speculation regarding the future of New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski heading into the offseason. The Patriots star announced he was considering retirement following New England’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII. Early reports even suggested that he was considering other ventures as an actor and entertainer. […]

The 2017 season came to a disappointing end for the Atlanta Falcons. For linebacker Vic Beasley, the entire season was a forgettable one. Although Beasley failed to follow up his spectacular performance in 2016, he has still shown plenty of promise as a premier edge rusher. As a result, the Falcons announced they will exercise his […]

Although he did not play in the 2017 season, it has been an eventful return to football for Washington Redskins safety Su’a Cravens. Cravens’ application for reinstatement was a success and he is now poised for a comeback. Needless to say, his sudden retirement may have worn out his welcome in Washington. As a result, the […]

The future of Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jarvis Landry has been the team’s biggest storyline going into the offseason. Although Miami announced the decision to franchise tag him, it comes with the presumption that they will be looking to move the Pro Bowl wideout at some point before the 2018 NFL Draft. There is even […]

Despite the lackluster 2017 NFL season for the Chicago Bears, there is a newfound sense of optimism within the organization. Unfortunately, the Bears’ brass must first erase the mistakes it made last offseason. One of them was the signing of backup quarterback Mike Glennon to a lucrative three-year, $45 million deal. According to Josh Alper of […]

The Denver Broncos’ decision to find a new quarterback has long been a foregone conclusion since their disappointing performance throughout the 2017 NFL season. However, it seems head coach Vance Joseph is not ready to publicly acknowledge the inevitable. Various members of the Broncos have not been shy about expressing their desire for Washington Redskins quarterback […]

The Arizona Cardinals have undergone a major overhaul thus far in the offseason. With all the new changes, there has been some speculation regarding running back Adrian Peterson’s future with the team. It goes without saying that Peterson is not the lethal runner he used to be. However, according to Chris Wesseling of NFL.com, general manager Steve […]

There is plenty of speculation regarding Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant’s  future with the team. As a result, there has been talk about his potential prospects going into the offseason. Bryant will undoubtedly be one of the biggest names on the market at his position. However, former three-time All-Pro wide receiver Reggie Wayne admitted […]

It goes without saying that the secondary for the Oakland Raiders has been nothing short of a disaster. To make matters worse, rookie cornerback Gareon Conley was sidelined for the entire 2017 NFL season with a shin injury after playing just two games. However, there is plenty of optimism for his return. Despite the small sample size, […]

Former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield is one of the most intriguing prospects in the 2018 NFL Draft. Early reports suggest he can even go as high as No. 1 overall to the Cleveland Browns. While it is still way too soon to tell, it seems the Browns are not the only ones impressed with Mayfield […]

The Chicago Bears will need to pull off a spectacular NFL offseason if they are to fulfill the playoff guarantees of running back Jordan Howard. However, they will first need to decide on how to approach the situation regarding cornerback Kyle Fuller. Fuller is projected to have some suitors should he hit the market as […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams is a man of many talents. Apparently, writing is not one of them. The bruising big man is known as one of the best hustle players in the NBA. However, he admitted that his writing prowess is not exactly up to par with what some may think after reading his […]

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels made headlines after the 2017 NFL season for going back on his agreement to become the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. Needless to say, McDaniels had received significant backlash from former coaches for not following through on his word. However, his decision may have sparked a new initiative within the […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars executed the inevitable when they cut running back Chris Ivory following the 2017 NFL season. Now, the veteran workhorse has already jumped to a head start on potential landing spots for next year. Ivory has been making his rounds as of late after visiting with the Buffalo Bills on Monday. According to […]

The Chicago Bears have a laundry-list of issues to resolve in the offseason and running back Jordan Howard is optimistic about their playoff chances in 2018 despite playing to a poor record this past season. Howard also understands that the team will need to solve one glaring void in order to do so. During an […]

The Carolina Panthers have made it clear that they will be undergoing a major overhaul at the wide receiver position. As a result, the only wideouts that are seemingly safe from potentially being cut are Devin Funchess, Damiere Byrd and Curtis Samuel. The name that obviously makes sense to stick around is Funchess after he firmly established […]

The 2018 NFL season has not even officially started yet the Kansas City Chiefs are already sporting a whole new look. The Chiefs have made two blockbuster trades involving quarterback Alex Smith and cornerback Marcus Peters. A lot has been said about Kansas City’s overhaul thus far and while one of the departed, Peters, understands that the move […]

The 2017 NFL season was not, by any means ,a successful one for the New York Giants. Fortunately, they now have a clean-sheet to work with for next year. Among the notable headlines surrounding the Giants was the turmoil with cornerback Eli Apple. As a result, Apple has emerged as a possible trade candidate for the Tennessee Titans […]

It was an eventful 2017 NFL season for Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety T.J. Ward. He joined the Bucs after being waived by the Denver Broncos late last offseason for salary cap purposes. However, it was not long before Ward became upset with his lack of role within the defense. As a result, his brief stint […]

The Baltimore Ravens are still reeling from their disappointing finish to the 2017 NFL season. As a result, they could be undergoing a bit of a youth movement this offseason. There had been some speculation regarding the futures of wide receiver Jeremy Maclin and Danny Woodhead’s future in Baltimore. According to Jeff Zrebiec of The Baltimore […]

It was a disastrous 2017 NFL season for the Chicago Bears, to say the least. However, that has not deterred running back Jordan Howard from setting the bar high for next year. The Bears finished an abysmal 5-11 and have plenty of lingering questions going into the NFL offseason. Regardless, Howard officially guaranteed Chicago will make the […]

Another successful year, another disappointing finish for the Atlanta Falcons. Now they face the ugly truth of whether or not some adjustments to their player personnel need to be made. As a result, there have been rumors about the team potentially trading running back Tevin Coleman. However, general manager Thomas Dimitroff said on 92.9 The Game radio […]

There are very few players in the NFL as polarizing as Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant. As controversial as he may be, there is no doubting Bryant’s toughness. The star wideout has played through his fair share of injuries throughout his eight-year career. However, Bryant advises younger players that they should not attempt to play […]

The New England Patriots have a number of looming questions going into the offseason. Although most of the attention has surrounded the uncertain future of star tight end Rob Gronkowski, the Pats have another key player who has yet to determine his status for next season. Wide receiver Danny Amendola enters the offseason as a […]

With the start of the 2018 NFL season just around the corner, teams around the league have shifted gears toward making preparations for next year. Among them is the New York Giants, who have some big decisions to make this offseason with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. However, they will […]

When it comes to electrifying playmakers in the NFL, one would be hard-pressed to name one better than Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill. Hill’s propensity for producing highlight plays has even given Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen something to shoot for. Fortunately, he is off to a good start with former Chiefs […]

It goes without saying that anytime a player suffers a season-ending injury, their overall demeanor suffers along with it. Fortunately, Brooklyn Nets point guard Jeremy Lin is looking on the bright side. Lin sustained a ruptured patella tendon in the 2017-18 NBA season opener versus the Indiana Pacers. However, he said during an interview with ESPN’s […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have kicked their 2017-18 NBA season into high gear amidst their current seven-game winning streak. Now fans are seemingly on Cloud 9 with the latest update in the saga surrounding point guard Markelle Fultz. It has been well-established that Fultz has done some serious re-tooling to his jump shot ever since the shoulder […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a lot on their plate during this NFL offseason. Although most of the talks have surrounded their need to keep key players like running back Le’Veon Bell around for the long haul, it seems they may decide to part ways with others. Wide receiver Martavis Bryant made headlines during the 2017 NFL […]

The Philadelphia 76ers had high expectations coming into the 2017-18 NBA season. Although center Joel Embiid and point guard Ben Simmons have established themselves as the most promising duo in the league, the team’s performance had largely fluctuated throughout the year up until recently. Philadelphia has now won eight of their last nine games since before […]

It has been tumultuous 2017-18 NBA season for New York Knicks center Joakim Noah, to say the least. However, he still has a believer in Boston Celtics All-Star Al Horford. Noah has hardly been active for the Knicks this season and looks to be on his way out. Despite his limited sample size as of […]

Saturday night’s star-studded showdown between the Golden State Warriors and Oklahoma City was expected to be a heated affair. Needless to say, the game certainly fit the billing as Warriors forward Kevin Durant and Thunder forward Carmelo Anthony headlined a number of disputes that occurred on the night. The two got into a minor scuffle during the […]

As expected, things got heated in the star-studded showdown between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Golden State Warriors on Saturday night. However, things almost took a turn for the worst after Warriors center Zaza Pachulia blatantly fell on Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook’s legs near the end of the third quarter. Needless to say, Pachulia’s antics […]

The San Antonio Spurs have seemingly suffered a huge loss with small forward Kawhi Leonard reportedly not expected to return for the 2017-18 NBA season. As a result, head coach Gregg Popovich is fixated on convincing his players to get used to life without Leonard. The Spurs have played well despite the absence of their […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves suffered a huge loss against the Houston Rockets on Friday night after shooting guard Jimmy Butler went down with a torn meniscus in his knee. Fortunately, he was able to avoid what many had presumed to be a torn ACL. As a result, there is some optimism surrounding his potential return this season. According […]

With all their assets, the Cleveland Browns are poised to finally acquire their franchise quarterback. Not only do they have a bevy of quality picks, but their $118 million in cap space allows them to put some pretty lucrative offers on the table. As a result, the Browns have appeared as potential suitors to acquire […]