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Although Buffalo Bills quarterback Jake Fromm has not been in town very long, he has already managed to make headlines for all the wrong reasons after a recent text conversation revealed his opinion that only “elite white people” should be able to purchase guns. The conversation from 2019 was posted to Twitter and Fromm has […]

There had been plenty of speculation regarding quarterback San Francisco 49ers Jimmy Garoppolo’s future following an underwhelming performance in last year’s playoffs. It seems head coach Kyle Shanahan has since doubled down on Garoppolo’s status as the long-term, franchise quarterback. According to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports, Shanahan is optimistic about Garoppolo’s potential as an […]

Teams around the NFL have started using their platforms to denounce racial injustice as protests continue across the United States following the death of George Floyd. The Detroit Lions are now doing what they can to ensure that their players’ voices are being heard throughout the organization with the help of head coach Matt Patricia. […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has caught plenty of backlash for his stance on player protests during the national anthem. It appears he has since made efforts to clarify the comments he made regarding what he feels as disrespect to the flag. According to ESPN’s Mike Triplett, Brees indicated that while he is in […]

Several NFL quarterbacks have used their platform to stand in solidarity with the African American community following the death of George Floyd. Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is now making sure to do his part in denouncing racial injustice. Carr released a statement on the importance of athletes speaking out on societal issues, via Jim […]

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced that teams must hold training camp at their own practice facilities in an effort to limit the risks involved with such travel amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. For teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers, the mandate forces them to break a long-standing tradition. The Steelers have held training camp at Saint […]

The league continues to take unprecedented action in order to prepare for the 2020 NFL season amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The restrictions in place have limited teams to maintain their stay-at-home orders while taking part in virtual meetings. The NFL had initially hoped for a return to normalcy by the end of May before […]

While protests continue to take place throughout the world, there have been a number of notable quarterbacks to stand in solidarity by using their platform to denounce the death of George Floyd. Although the prospect of player protests making a return to the field and sidelines in the 2020 NFL season has become a very […]

Although Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott may be in the midst of negotiating a long-term contract, this has not prevented him from doing his part in helping bring justice for George Floyd. The death of Floyd continues to spark protests throughout the United States. Prescott took to Instagram to condemn the racial injustice in America […]

As protests continue to take place across the United States following the death of George Floyd, teams around the NFL have used their platform to stand in solidarity. As one of only two minority owners in the league, Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan put the onus on himself to take action. Khan penned a heartfelt […]

Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly decided to call it a career after announcing his retirement this offseason. It seems the decision has now become official. According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, the Panthers have placed Kuechly on the reserve/retired list: Panthers star LB Luke Kuechly officially went on Reserve/Retired list today, source said. Although […]

The death of George Floyd in the custody of a Minneapolis police officer has sparked ongoing protest throughout the United States. Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward is now among the notable NFL players to speak out against racial injustice and police brutality. Cameron Heyward recently admitted during an appearance on 102.5 WDVE that he […]

The Cleveland Browns ushered in some significant changes to their coaching staff with the arrival of Kevin Stefanski this offseason. Fortunately, there appears to be a sense of familiarity for guard Joel Bitonio. The restrictions placed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have prevented Stefanski from getting his players adequately acquainted with the new […]

BBQ chef David McAtee was shot and killed by police officers during a protest in Louisville over the death of George Floyd. Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett is now doing what he can to provide assistance for the grieving family. Garrett took to Twitter to inquire about helping McAtee’s family: “If anyone can get […]

The league has had to take unprecedented action heading into the 2020 NFL season due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It appears the adjustments will continue well into training camp. According to Pete Yanity of WSPA, the NFL plans on issuing a statement telling teams to stay at their facilities for training camp. This was […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski, a WWE performer, is looking to add another championship to his resume in the 2020 NFL season. Unfortunately, it seems he has already lost one of his other esteemed titles in the process. R-Truth got the slip on Gronkowski to take back the WWE 24/7 title belt: WE […]

The Arizona Cardinals made a splash with the acquisition of former Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins this offseason. Unfortunately, the restrictions placed by the NFL in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have prevented him from getting properly acquainted with his new quarterback in Kyler Murray. Hopkins said during an appearance on Jalen & […]

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt’s fandom for the UFC has been well-documented through the years. As a result, there has always been plenty of speculation regarding how he would fare making the transition to mixed martial arts. Watt has since shut down any notion of him fighting professionally in the UFC for one specific […]

Although Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst has not been in town very long, he is doing what he can to make an impact on the community amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. His efforts to address the stigma of talking about depression and suicide have already helped him reach out to those dealing with it. […]

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock is set to take over as the focal point of the franchise in the 2020 NFL season. Former Broncos quarterback Jake Plummer is one of the few people that is all too familiar with what comes with the territory. Plummer recently offered up some advice for Lock on how to […]

Since the prospect of playing the 2020 NFL season without any fans in attendance has become a real one, networks are planning on doing what they can to produce their own crowd noise to their broadcasts. San Francisco 49ers defensive end Dee Ford feels this will be nothing new for many teams. According to David […]

The sleeveless hooded sweatshirt of New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has become a staple on the team’s sideline through the years. It seems the distress of trying to win a Super Bowl is what spurred him to create an article of clothing that provides enough warmth to brave the harsh winters late in […]

Many years from now, there will continue to be debate regarding who is the superior quarterback between Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. Although an argument could certainly be made for both, Hall of Fame running back LaDainian Tomlinson knows full well which one he would prefer to play with. Tomlinson said during an appearance on […]

The Baltimore Ravens were having some trouble signing edge rusher Matt Judon to his franchise tag for the 2020 NFL season. Fortunately, it seems they were able to meet at the halfway point. There had been some disagreement between Judon and the Ravens regarding the value of his franchise tag when it comes to getting […]

The Cleveland Browns ushered in some significant changes to their coaching staff with the arrival of Kevin Stefanski this offseason. It seems the other teams in the AFC North have taken notice of the move and what it means for quarterback Baker Mayfield. Stefanski did a stellar job with Cousins as the offensive coordinator in […]

The New York Jets have opted to secure quarterback Joe Flacco as the backup to Sam Darnold under center going into the 2020 NFL season. It seems his new deal has come laced with incentives. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Jets signed Flacco to a favorable contract that will allow them to get […]

The restrictions placed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has prevented teams from getting in-person work in with organized team activities cancelled. On top of that, the Dallas Cowboys are still dealing with all the distractions that have come with quarterback Dak Prescott’s ongoing contract negotiations. The situation is hardly an ideal one for […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers offense struggled mightily during quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s absence during the 2019 campaign. Regardless, it appears this was not the only factor wide receiver Diontae Johnson had to overcome as a rookie. Roethlisberger’s season-ending elbow injury in Week 2 had dominated headlines with the team in a state of flux. Johnson recently revealed […]

The Chicago Bears have to make a choice under center this offseason between Mitch Trubisky and Nick Foles. It appears head coach Matt Nagy plans on doing everything he can to stoke the flames of competition once training camp rolls around. The restrictions placed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have delayed the Bears’ […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield struggled to help this team follow through on the hype in the 2019 campaign. It seems he is well aware that another lackluster year under center could have a major impact on his long-term future, both on and off the field. Mayfield is now entering the third year of his […]

Among the notable potential NFL rule changes that owners will soon vote on is one that would allow teams to try a fourth-and-15 play from their own 25-yard line as an alternative to an onside kick. It seems New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty is still trying to understand how it is the better option. […]

The Los Angeles Chargers made quite a splash with the signing of cornerback Chris Harris Jr. in free agency. It appears he already has an idea of his role for the 2020 NFL season. Harris’ versatile skill set will offer up some flexibility for defensive coordinator Gus Bradley. According to ESPN’s Lindsey Thiry, he plans […]

The Detroit Lions have never exactly been a hotbed for NFL free agents in the offseason. It seems the prospect of playing in the Motor City was hardly an intriguing one for former NFL wide receiver Reggie Wayne back in 2015. Although Wayne signed with the New England Patriots following his illustrious career with the […]

The Green Bay Packers seemingly made a long-term decision when they took quarterback Jordan Love as Aaron Rodgers’ successor in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Meanwhile, running back Aaron Jones is still wondering how he fits into the team’s future plans Jones is entering the final year of his rookie deal in […]

The Houston Texans managed to make headlines for all the wrong reasons this offseason when they opted to trade wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. It seems the backlash from the move has not gone unnoticed by defensive end J.J. Watt. According to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, Watt feels the best way to counter the […]

The Houston Texans have made efforts to free up as much cap space as they can this offseason. As a result, it appears defensive end J.J. Watt has taken this into account when pondering his future with the team. Watt currently has two years and $33 million left on his current contract. According to Aaron […]

Although Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant is coming off a year where he enjoyed modest production, it appears expectations will be rather high for him in the 2020 NFL season. Fant is set to take on an integral role as part of this revamped offense in Denver. NFL Network analyst Bucky Brooks said on […]

The league continues to navigate through uncharted waters amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic ahead of the 2020 NFL season. Although the virtual offseason program has come with its own set of challenges, Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Brandon Graham is confident that can make it work to their advantage. The Eagles are the only team in the […]

The NFL has had to take unprecedented action in order to prepare for the 2020 season amid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Fortunately, the restrictions of the virtual offseason program have not been an issue for quarterback Deshaun Watson of the Houston Texans. According to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, offensive coordinator Tim Kelly […]