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The Denver Broncos made quite a splash in the 2020 NFL Draft by taking wide receiver Jerry Jeudy with the 15th overall pick. Before he can emerge as a bonafide weapon in the passing game, he will first need to get used to playing at a mile above sea level. Denver boasts one of the […]

Players around the league have wasted no time in chiming in on the reveal of their Madden 21 ratings. While some are relishing in their boosted attributes, many like Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon are insulted by the result. EA Sports is announcing the ratings by group after officially releasing the top-10 quarterback list […]

The Washington Redskins franchise managed to secure defensive end Chase Young with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft after he was widely considered the best player in his class. It appears that status may be reflected in the rookie ratings for Madden 21. According to Redskins Today, Young is rumored to […]

Although the NFL may be working toward a solution to play out the 2020 season amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, there are still some glaring issues that they must work out with the NFL Player’s Association before training camp begins at the end of the month. The NFL has already made some significant changes this […]

Although teams around the NFL have put an emphasis on establishing safety protocols for players ahead of the 2020 NFL season, there is still plenty of concern about the risks involved with playing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. With training camp beginning at the end of the month, the NFLPA kickstarted negotiations for those that […]

The San Francisco 49ers made efforts to fortify their receiving corps in the 2019 NFL Draft by taking Deebo Samuel and Jalen Hurd. Unfortunately, Hurd was unable to find his footing after losing his rookie season to injury. Regardless, expectations remains as high as ever in San Francisco coming off their Super Bowl run. According […]

The Tennessee Titans were unable to come to a long-term agreement with running back Derrick Henry this offseason, resulting in them placing the franchise tag on him for the 2020 NFL season. With the deadline approaching before the $10.278 million tag becomes set in stone, there is still some speculation regarding any potential headway being […]

The Kansas City Chiefs recently announced their plans to have reduced capacity in attendance at Arrowhead Stadium for the 2020 NFL season due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It appears the Baltimore Ravens are now set to join them in taking precautionary measures. The Ravens announced on their official website that they will also be […]

Washington Redskins team owner Dan Snyder is facing mounting pressure to change a team name that has been deemed as offensive by the Native American community. It appears his efforts to maintain the facade that he ever had their interests at heart have reached a whole new level. In response to the growing criticism of […]

The Kansas City Chiefs managed to reward quarterback Patrick Mahomes with the richest contract in NFL history. Meanwhile, the same cannot be said for wide receiver Sammy Watkins after he opted to take a pay cut for the 2020 NFL season. Watkins had his deal reworked this offseason that knocked off $4.75 million from his […]

The NFL has been adamant about maintaining the timeline of the 2020 season amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Unfortunately, it seems the Kansas City Chiefs have already started to acknowledge the prospect of playing in front of a limited number of fans. Although teams continue to charge season-ticket holders for the upcoming season, it remains […]

There are few players as esteemed in the NFL today as Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald. Aside from being a future Hall of Famer, his leadership has long served as a stabilizing factor for the Cardinals organization during their grueling rebuild. Fortunately, the arrival of head coach Kliff Kingsbury helped spark a newfound sense […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, formerly of the New England Patriots, has enjoyed countless memorable performances throughout his illustrious career. However, it seems none of them top his efforts in Week 11 against the Buffalo Bills during the 2007 NFL season. The Patriots scored on their first seven offensive possessions as Brady finished the […]

The Denver Broncos made a splash by taking wide receiver Jerry Jeudy with the 15th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. He has clearly not let the restrictions of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic keep him from putting in work for the 2020 NFL season. Jeudy once again showed off the route-running ability that made […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers ushered in a family reunion by signing fullback Derek Watt to join his brother and outside linebacker T.J. Watt this offseason. It appears even he was surprised that a deal came to fruition. Watt’s representatives had downplayed the Steelers’ interest in an effort to void any potential letdowns. He said in an […]

As professional athletes in all sports, such as Carmelo Anthony, continue to use their platform to address racial injustice, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson penned a book on his own life experiences, titled “Pass It On: Work Hard, Serve Others, Repeat.” The book is set to be released on September 8. Watson recently made an […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ blockbuster deal has put the entire sports world on notice. The lucrative contract certainly did not go unnoticed by Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Deandre Hopkins. Hopkins took to Twitter to praise Mahomes for being worth every penny while taking a shot at his former team in the process: 24 reasons why […]

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson is under fire for his social media posts featuring an anti-Semitic message by Adolf Hitler. There is now plenty of speculation regarding his future with the team. The Eagles have since released a team statement condemning Jackson’s comments. According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, their potential decision to […]

Prior to becoming a spot-starter for the Indianapolis Colts, quarterback Jacoby Brissett was still trying to build on the promise he showed with the New England Patriots. However, the Patriots were already secure enough under center with Tom Brady and Jimmy Garoppolo, which led to them flipping Brissett to the Colts for wide receiver Phillip […]

The Indianapolis Colts have emphasized shoring up some depth in their receiving corps over the last couple of NFL Drafts. Despite a rough debut season, receivers coach Mike Groh is confident that Parris Campbell will enjoy quite a leap in Year 2. Campbell’s rookie year was plagued by injuries that ultimately limited him to 18 […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are officially set to usher in a new era at SoFi Stadium in the 2020 NFL season. It is safe to say that running back Austin Ekeler could not be more excited given all that has transpired this offseason. Ekeler recently got to take a tour of the $5 billion, 70,000-seat […]

Teams around the NFL have put an emphasis on establishing safety protocols for players ahead of the 2020 NFL season. This is an important NFLPA matter. Regardless, there is still plenty of concern about the risks involved with playing during the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Players are still weighing their options on whether or not […]

The New York Giants are optimistic about a potential resurgence in the 2020 NFL season. It appears running back Saquon Barkley is doing all he can to make sure it comes to fruition. Barkley has knack for going viral with his impressive displays of athleticism during workouts. He is kicking things up a notch once […]

The Tennessee Titans doubled down on quarterback Ryan Tannehill by giving him a lucrative payday this offseason. Unfortunately, they could not do the same for running back Derrick Henry after placing the franchise tag on him. The Titans have caught plenty of flak for signing Tannehill to a long-term extension before Henry, given the latter’s […]

The Cleveland Browns managed to shore up some serious firepower on offense once again this offseason. However, it appears they may be on the verge of losing one of their pieces in tight end David Njoku. According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, Njoku has requested a trade before training camp rolls around: Browns’ TE […]

The NFL has already announced its decision to cut the preseason in half due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. However, it appears that is not enough for the NFLPA given all the risks involved. According to Dan Graziano of ESPN, the NFLPA voted unanimously to eliminate the preseason altogether: On Thursday night’s NFLPA call, the […]

Washington Redskins team owner Daniel Snyder has always been adamant about maintaining what he felt was the “tradition” of the franchise. However, it seems the recent turn of events has spurred him to switch his stance regarding the offensive team name. Snyder is facing pressure from team sponsors as well as commissioner Roger Goodell on […]

The New England Patriots went in a different direction than they are used to under center with the signing of Cam Newton. Fortunately, the coaching staff is already expecting the addition to pay huge dividends for wide receiver Julian Edelman. Given the lack of weapons on the outside, opposing defenses were well aware of quarterback […]

Commissioner Roger Goodell continues to make efforts to maintain the timeline of the 2020 NFL season amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. However, the issue of the Washington Redskins’ team name has seemingly taken precedent as of late. Team owner Dan Snyder is facing pressure to change the offensive team name. Goodell says the NFL front […]

The Washington Redskins have once again faced stern criticism for moving forward with their offensive team name. As a result, it appears they are finally on the cusp of making a significant change. The team announced that they will conduct a thorough review and have internal discussions about their team name, via NFL Network’s Ian […]

The restrictions placed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are only expected to be amplified leading up to the 2020 NFL season. Regardless, it seems the Green Bay Packers are holding out hope that fans will be in attendance this year. The Packers have kept fans optimistic about a return to action by sending […]

The San Francisco 49ers beefed up their receiving corps by taking Brandon Aiyuk with the 25th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. It appears he has already garnered high expectations from one of his new teammates, Kendrick Bourne. The 49ers are hoping to finish the job in the 2020 NFL season after falling short […]

Running back A.J Dillon recently took to Twitter to reveal he has signed his rookie deal with the Green Bay Packers. It appears they have since managed to follow it up by agreeing to terms with quarterback Jordan Love as well. The Packers announced that Love has now officially signed his rookie deal following prolonged […]

The Kansas City Chiefs offense dominated headlines during their Super Bowl run in 2019. However, kicker Harrison Butker is hoping to get some shine in the 2020 NFL season. Butker went viral for his 77-yard boot with the wind. According to ESPN’s Adam Teicher, he feels kickers should be granted more opportunities to attempt long […]

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams can be considered quite a handful for opposing secondaries. It seems this is especially true for the Detroit Lions given their obvious tendencies. The Lions boasted one of the worst defenses in the entire league during the 2019 campaign. Adams revealed during a film breakdown with NFL analyst […]

The restrictions placed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have offered up its own set of challenges for rookies getting accustomed to life in the NFL. Fortunately, the Green Bay Packers were able to take care of business with running back AJ Dillon. Dillon took to Twitter to announce that he has signed his […]

As players throughout the league continue to stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, social issues are now at the forefront of the discussion heading into the 2020 NFL season. This has resulted in the attention being turned once again to the Washington Redskins and their offensive team name. Hall of Fame coach […]

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cam Heyward has long served as a franchise centerpiece for this team. However, there are certain parts of town where even his legend pales in comparison to his father, Craig “Ironhead” Heyward. Heyward’s father is slated to be inducted into Pitt’s Hall of Fame this year. Although he admitted to having […]

It has been deemed a foregone conclusion that there will be league-wide player protests in the 2020 NFL season. Meanwhile, those who have been at the forefront from the beginning such as Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills are also finding other ways to express themselves. Kenny Stills recently debuted his new tattoo featuring pieces […]