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There has been plenty of speculation regarding the hierarchy of quarterbacks in the AFC East now that Tom Brady is gone. Although the New England Patriots made a splash with the signing of quarterback Cam Newton, the debate has largely focused on Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold. Both […]

The restrictions placed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have offered up its own set of challenges heading into the 2020 NFL season. Regardless, there are still plenty of concerns for players like Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cam Heyward. Heyward suffers from asthma and could be at risk for testing positive if the necessary […]

The New England Patriots made a splash with the signing of quarterback Cam Newton after he spent the bulk of the offseason as a free agent. Despite his extended stay on the market, teams lacking stability under center like the Washington Redskins never pulled the trigger on trying to bring him in. After all, new […]

The fallout between the New York Jets and safety Jamal Adams has led to the latter requesting a trade ahead of the 2020 NFL season. However, it seems former Jets wide receiver Brandon Marshall is holding out hope that their relationship will be resolved with a show of good faith. Marshall said during an appearance […]

The Carolina Panthers made Christian McCaffrey the highest-paid running back in NFL history with a four-year, $64 million contract extension this offseason. If it were up to Hall of Fame running back Curtis Martin, New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley would be next in line to receive a massive payday. Paying running backs big […]

The New England Patriots have found their successor for Tom Brady with the signing of Cam Newton to a one-year deal. Although it is safe to assume that Newton will be the starter heading into the 2020 NFL season, it remains to be seen just where he stacks up against the rest of the quarterbacks […]

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen is not often mentioned as one of the premier players at his position. Regardless, his efforts have not gone unnoticed by his fellow competitors and those that pay close attention. Former Green Bay Packers wide receiver and current NFL Network analyst James Jones is among those that have […]

The Las Vegas Raiders managed to get a surplus of talent under center this offseason by bringing in Marcus Mariota to back up Derek Carr. It appears the two have already found a way to get acquainted despite the restrictions placed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Carr and Mariota were spotted getting a […]

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman is poised for a breakout year following his stellar rookie campaign. Despite the challenges that have come with training for the 2020 NFL season amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it seems he has had no problem fine-tuning his skill set this offseason. Hardman was recently seen working on […]

Expectations have seemingly been tempered for the New England Patriots following the departure of quarterback Tom Brady this offseason. Regardless, it seems they are optimistic about what quarterback Jarrett Stidham will bring to the table in the 2020 NFL season. There had been plenty of speculation regarding potential contingency plans for the Patriots to replace […]

It has been deemed a foregone conclusion that player protests will occur throughout the league during the 2020 NFL season. The New York Jets are among the teams still creating an open dialogue on their plans to address the issues of racial injustice. According to Brian Costello of the New York Post, head coach Adam […]

The New England Patriots have officially ushered in a new era after parting ways with quarterback Tom Brady this offseason. Although some turnover to the roster is hardly unusual for the team, the departure of Brady was especially significant for center David Andrews. While Andrews may be all too familiar with the business side of […]

Although the arrival of Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady and tight end Rob Gronkowski have dominated headlines this offseason, they also managed to avoid some turnover on defense by re-signing defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul. It seems he is doing what he can to ensure that he is 100 percent by the time the 2020 […]

The fallout between New York Jets safety Jamal Adams and head coach Adam Gase has led to the former requesting a trade ahead of the 2020 NFL season. Despite all that has transpired in New York this offseason, it appears Gase is not yet ready to part ways just yet. According to Brian Costello of […]

The Cleveland Browns have plenty of mouths to feed on offense thanks to their influx of star power in recent years. Although spreading the wealth around comes with its own set of challenges, head coach Kevin Stefanski is optimistic about the benefits of having a surplus of talent. According to Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com, […]

Aside from the challenges of preparing for the 2020 NFL season amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the league has also changed its tune regarding player protests that bring attention to racial injustice. As a result, Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross has doubled down on his efforts to fight systemic racism. According to ESPN’s Cameron Wolfe, […]

New York Jets safety Jamal Adams has made it clear that he would like to be elsewhere before the start of the 2020 NFL season. Although there is plenty of speculation regarding potential landing spots, rumors behind his reasoning for wanting to leave have started to swirl. The saga between Adams and the Jets became […]

The NFL announced in early June that teams would need to hold training camp at their respective facilities due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Although the Kansas City Chiefs were among the teams holding out hope for a change in those plans, it appears they will also oblige by the new ruling. The Chiefs have […]

With training camp a month away, players around the league have started to ramp up their workouts in preparation for the 2020 NFL season. Fortunately, it appears Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has made significant progress since it was revealed that he tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). Elliott recently provided an update on where […]

The restrictions placed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) have provided its own set of challenges for players preparing for the 2020 NFL season. Fortunately, it appears New Orleans Saints wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders and quarterback Drew Brees have had no problem getting their rapport going. Sanders recently posted a video of him working out […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have generated plenty of hype with the arrival of quarterback Tom Brady this offseason. However, there are still many that question just how much gas the 42-year-old has left in the tank. Fans have enamored at the prospect of Brady leading a Bucs offense that is already loaded with talent across […]

The Los Angeles Rams have ushered in some major changes heading into the 2020 NFL season. As a result, this has put a spotlight on quarterback Jared Goff to lead a potential resurgence at the new SoFi Stadium. Despite putting up some career numbers, Goff struggled to find his rhythm during the 2019 campaign. Michael […]

The league has had to take unprecedented action in order to prepare for the 2020 NFL season amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Unfortunately, it seems this has had a significant impact on teams’ ability to sign their picks from the 2020 NFL Draft. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, there are 186 draft picks who […]

The New York Jets managed to shore up some much-needed firepower in the receiving corps by taking Denzel Mims in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. It appears the rookie has already managed to make quite the impression on his coaching staff. The restrictions placed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has long held a patent on miraculous Hail Mary plays. However, it appears the respect for his deep ball has waned heading into the 2020 NFL season. According to Michael Lombardi of The Athletic, general managers may no longer fear the threat of Rodgers throwing deep: Rodgers has not […]

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson made quite the leap in Year 2 by securing MVP honors. Offensive coordinator Greg Roman is now doing what he can to make sure that he continues to grow into their franchise cornerstone. Although it may be difficult for a reigning MVP to find areas to improve, Roman acknowledged the […]

The restrictions placed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has offered up its own set of challenges for rookies trying to transition to life in the NFL. Fortunately, it appears this has not prevented Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy from getting well-acquainted with quarterback Drew Lock. Jeudy’s Youtube series “A Week in My […]

There has been plenty of speculation regarding potential landing spots for New York Jets safety Jamal Adams. Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson has since wasted no time in putting his recruiting hat on. Jackson took to Instagram to make his pitch by featuring a picture of Adams in an Eagles jersey on his story. […]

The Denver Broncos have generated plenty of hype with their notable additions to the offense this offseason. However, it is the return of defensive end Bradley Chubb that could prove to be the most fruitful the 2020 NFL season. Chubb’s 2019 campaign with the Broncos was cut short after suffering a torn ACL in Week […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have officially ushered in a new era under center with Gardner Minshew. It appears tight end Tyler Eifert is already impressed with what he has seen from his new quarterback. The restrictions placed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have largely limited teams to virtual meetings with their players. Regardless, Eifert […]

The Baltimore Ravens boasted the most formidable rushing attack during the 2019 campaign. Regardless, this did not prevent them from shoring up a surplus of talent in the backfield by taking J.K. Dobbins in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Dobbins will now be joining a running back committee headed by Mark Ingram, […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers recently provided fans with their first-look at the team’s two newest members in quarterback Tom Brady and tight end Rob Gronkowski. Of course, the jersey debut would not be complete in Tampa without a photo-op of wide receiver Mike Evans in the new threads. The Buccaneers released their first-look at Mike […]

The restrictions placed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have limited teams to virtual workouts with their players this offseason. Fortunately, this has not prevented Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson from developing a rapport with wide receiver DK Metcalf. Wilson took to Twitter to post a video of him working out with Metcalf for […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have been busy with their relocation this offseason amid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Fortunately, it appears everything went according to plan with their new stadium off The Strip and facilities in Henderson. According to Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, general Mike Mayock is admittedly impressed with all the […]

Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence has been among the NFL’s most outspoken players on racial injustice. His efforts have come in stark contrast to the silence team owner Jerry Jones has displayed since the death of George Floyd. Lawrence has acknowledged his mixed emotions regarding Jones’ silence. Regardless, he recently took to Twitter to […]

The NFL continues to navigate through uncharted waters as they attempt to prepare for the 2020 season amid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin seems to be among those that are still concerned with the challenges of ensuring the safety of players and staff. Commissioner Roger Goodell has been adamant […]

The Detroit Lions are among the teams that could use some more depth under center in the form of Colin Kaepernick. It appears the new ownership would be open to the idea of bringing Kaepernick in and allowing him to use the platform to continue the fight against racial injustice in the United States. Sheila […]

It has been deemed a foregone conclusion that player protests will occur during the 2020 NFL season. Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has been among the most outspoken players when it comes to his plans to take a stand. Fortunately, it seems Murray is not the only one in Arizona with plans to kneel during […]

Ever since the NFL has changed its stance regarding the employment of free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick, there has been plenty of speculation regarding potential landing spots for him. While there remains questions regarding how much the hiatus has had an impact on his game, a number of teams have reportedly expressed some interest. The […]