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With training camp in full swing, New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton has reportedly wasted no time establishing himself as the clear-cut starter. Regardless, it appears the former NFL MVP is still focused on getting better acquainted with the system. Newton has taken over the bulk of first-team reps on offense as of late. According […]

The New York Giants were plagued with the injury bug on Wednesday after losing safety Xavier McKinney and linebacker David Mayo in practice. The team has since provided some more clarity on their outlook for the 2020 NFL season. The Giants announced that the rookie McKinney is slated to undergo surgery to repair a fracture […]

All signs were pointing toward a breakout year for Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery. Unfortunately, the team is now holding their breath following a recent setback at training camp. According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, Montgomery suffered a groin injury and is undergoing further testing. Here’s the video of the injury: The moment […]

The New York Jets had a notable absence in their recent scrimmage in running back Le’Veon Bell. Head coach Adam Gase has since acknowledged that the team is taking a cautious approach with his participation ahead of the 2020 NFL season. Bell was reportedly limited in practice due to a hamstring issue. However, he took […]

There had been some speculation surrounding the absence of Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Parris Campbell at training camp practice. It appears the team has since provided some clarity on bis situation. According to Stephen Holder of The Athletic, Campbell is in concussion protocol after he was involved in a minor car accident: Quick practice update: […]

The New York Jets managed to shore up some quality depth in the backfield behind Le’Veon Bell by signing Frank Gore. It appears the 37-year-old continues to withstand the effects of Father Time. Gore is entering his 16th year in the NFL heading into the 2020 NFL season. According to Ralph Vacchiano of Sports New […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have high hopes of defending their crown in the 2020 NFL season. Unfortunately, they have suffered a setback with defensive tackle Mike Pennel. Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo had already indicated that Kansas City was expecting to be without Pennel to start the season. This has now been confirmed after being […]

Kyle Shanahan knows the Baltimore Ravens’ release of safety Earl Thomas has made him a coveted player heading into the 2020 NFL season. However, it appears that is hardly the case for the San Francisco 49ers. Despite his recent struggles, adding Earl Thomas would provide a major boost to any secondary given his Hall of […]

The Atlanta Falcons made quite a splash with the addition of former Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley this offseason. Head coach Dirk Koetter has taken precautionary steps in training camp to ensure that he is 100% by the time the 2020 NFL season rolls around. The health of Gurley’s left knee remains a […]

The Cleveland Browns feared the worst when safety Grant Delpit was carted off the field for an Achilles injury. Unfortunately, their concerns about a serious injury have been realized. According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, Delpit reportedly suffered a torn Achilles. Ian Rapoport confirmed the MRI result, a devastating moment for the Browns: #Browns […]

Although there had been plenty of speculation regarding the uncertain future of Baltimore Ravens safety Earl Thomas, the team went ahead and decided to release him on Sunday. The recent turn of events clearly have not gone unnoticed by San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman. Sherman took to Twitter to offer up some support for […]

A second consecutive absence from Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson started to raise plenty of speculation with training camp in full swing. Fortunately, it appears fans can now breathe a sigh of relief. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Jackson is dealing with a groin issue and is expected to return to practice on Monday: After […]

Emmanuel Acho got straight to the point with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on his handling of Colin Kaepernick’s protests of the national anthem. Although the NFL has recently embraced players using their platform to raise awareness for racial injustice, the damage to Kaepernick’s playing career had already been done. Goodell offered up an apology on […]

Although there are a few teams still holding out hope for fan attendance in the 2020 NFL season, Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer has an issue with the lack of equal footing it brings from a competitive standpoint. After all, the prospect of some teams being allowed to have home-field advantage while others play […]

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera recently announced that he was diagnosed with lymph node cancer. It appears he and the team have since laid out a backup plan for the 2020 NFL season. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio will take over as head coach if Rivera is […]

The Chicago Bears suffered their first significant injury in training camp after placing tight end Darion Clark on injured reserve with a shoulder injury for the 2020 NFL season, according to JJ Stankevitz of NBC Sports: #Bears UDFA tight end Darion Clark has a shoulder injury and is on injured reserve. He's out for the […]

There have long been parallels made between New England Patriots wide receivers Julian Edelman and Wes Welker. However, offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is not shy about pointing out where the stark difference lies. According to Evan Lazar of CLNS Media, McDaniels praised Edelman for his complete skill set as a wide receiver as opposed to […]

The Cincinnati Bengals recently went viral after a clip surfaced of quarterback Joe Burrow running away from a host of defensive linemen during practice. Fortunately, it seems he has since been able to find his footing at training camp. With the preseason cancelled, the Bengals held a scrimmage to gauge their player’s performance. According to […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated plenty of hype by trading for tight end Rob Gronkowski, who came out of retirement, and pairing him alongside quarterback Tom Brady this offseason. It seems he has managed to fit the billing in the eyes of head coach Bruce Arians so far in training camp. According to Ryan Bass […]

Although Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Melvin Ingram is in attendance at training camp, he has largely been a non-participant from practice due to a contract dispute. Fortunately, it appears both sides found a short-term solution for the 2020 NFL season. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, Ingram is now back at practice after signing […]

The Denver Broncos were holding out hope for some fan attendance despite the restrictions placed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It seems they have finally taken another step toward realizing the severity of the situation. The Broncos officially announced that there will not be any fans in attendance for their 2020 NFL season […]

The Detroit Lions opted to shore up some quality depth in the backfield by pairing Kerryon Johnson with D’Andre Swift this offseason. It appears Swift has already managed to make a solid impression on quarterback Matthew Stafford. Stafford said during an appearance on NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football” that Swift continues to show off his […]

The spotlight has been fixed on New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton ever since the start of training camp. Fortunately, wide receiver Julian Edelman noted that this is something he seems to embrace. There has been plenty of speculation regarding Newton’s fit in New England. According to Zack Cox of NESN, Edelman says his confidence […]

Although training camp my be in full swing, the Houston Texans have taken a cautious approach with defensive end J.J. Watt so far. It appears to all be part of the plan for head coach Bill O’Brien. Watt has ended three of the last four seasons on injured reserve. According to Aaron Wilson of the […]

The Miami Dolphins were able to secure their future franchise quarterback in Tua Tagovailoa with the fifth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Regardless, veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick seems to be carrying the edge as the projected starter heading into the 2020 NFL season. The competition under center in Miami has served as the […]

New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams struggled to fit the billing as the No. 3 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. Although the restrictions placed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have led to an unprecedented offseason, he is optimistic about a resurgence in the 2020 NFL season. The Jets have been dealt […]

While the NFL and NFLPA may have established safety protocols for training camp, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton decided to take matters into his own hands by having his team stay in a mini-bubble leading up to the 2020 NFL season. It seems this has led the league’s front office to consider building […]

The San Francisco 49ers have put an emphasis on shoring up their depth in the receiving corps with the recent addition of Tavon Austin and JJ Nelson. It appears they decided to keep it going by bringing in a former NFC West rival from the Seattle Seahawks. According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the […]

Although it has been deemed a foregone conclusion that Cam Newton would be named the New England Patriots starting quarterback heading into the 2020 NFL season, nothing is ever set in stone with head coach Bill Belichick. Newton will first need to establish himself as the clear-cut, no. 1 option ahead of Brian Hoyer and […]

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook was hoping to secure a long-term deal before the 2020 NFL season. Unfortunately, it appears that lack of headway has spurred both sides to put a hold on their negotiations, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero: Contract talks broke off Tuesday between the #Vikings and star RB Dalvin Cook, […]

The Tennessee Titans decided to shore up some depth under center by bringing in Trevor Siemian and DeShone Kizer in for a workout. It appears they have made their decision on which player to add to their quarterback room. According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the Titans have signed Siemian: Titans signing veteran QB […]

The Los Angeles Rams praised wide receiver Van Jefferson for passing the “Cooper Kupp” test throughout the process of the 2020 NFL Draft. It appears quarterback Jared Goff has already started to notice it firsthand. Jefferson has wasted no time in turning heads with his highlight catches in training camp so far. The Rams quarterback […]

It was an eventful offseason for Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland. Unfortunately, it appears his actions have finally caught up to him heading into the 2020 NFL season. According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, Breeland faces a four-game suspension for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy: Chiefs’ starting right cornerback Bashaud Breeland is […]

Practice was cut short for Miami Dolphins linebacker Vince Biegel on Tuesday after he had to be carted off the field. Unfortunately, it appears the injury was as feared. According to Josh Tolentino of TheAthletic.com, Vince Biegel will miss the entire 2020 NFL season after suffering a torn Achilles: OLB Vince Biegel suffered a torn […]

The Dallas Cowboys made headlines with their decision to part with defensive tackle Gerald McCoy. Fortunately, it appears they have managed to alleviate the move with a positive update on defensive tackle Dontari Poe. According to Rob Phillips of the team’s official website, Poe has been activated from the physically unable to perform list: DT […]

The Dallas Cowboys have reportedly parted with defensive tackle Gerald McCoy after he ruptured his right quadriceps tendon in training camp, via ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter: Cowboys released DT Gerald McCoy via injury waiver on quad, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 18, 2020 Gerald McCoy suffered the injury during the first padded […]

Although Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has not been in the NFL very long, it seems the loyal fan base he generated following a stellar college career has carried over to the pros. Jalen Hurts caught wind of a fan that wears his name and number on a backpack for school. The rookie honored Alexander […]

Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon has turned heads at training camp with his impressive physique. It seems the rookie is doing all he can to get on the same level as New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley. Barkley has made numerous headlines with his physical features as well with the most notable […]

The Arizona Cardinals showed signs of improvement on offense in Kliff Kingsbury’s first year as head coach. Despite an unprecedented offseason due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, left tackle D.J. Humphries is confident the new leadership will make sure it carries over into the 2020 NFL season. Kingsbury managed to silence the doubt about his […]