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With training camp in full swing, teams are busy trying to lock down their preparation for the 2018 NFL season. However, the Minnesota Vikings were missing two key players from practice on Wednesday. It did not take long for folks to notice the absence of wide receiver Stefon Diggs and cornerback Xavier Rhodes. According to Andrew Krammer […]

There is plenty of optimism surrounding the Minnesota Vikings going into the 2018 NFL season. Running back Dalvin Cook has not been shy about expressing it in training camp thus far. Minnesota made some solid additions this offseason while maintaining its core group of players. Cook said during an appearance on NFL Total Access that the […]

The New England Patriots find themselves noticeably undermanned going into the 2018 NFL season. As a result, they will be relying on some of their longer-tenured players a bit more this year. Among them is safety Patrick Chung. According to Mark Daniels of the Providence Journal, the Patriots have experimented with Chung as a punt returner this […]

The Minnesota Vikings made it clear they were looking for an upgrade under center when they parted ways with quarterback Case Keenum. He will quickly have a chance to show them what they will miss come Week 1 of the preseason when they square off against his Denver Broncos. Needless to say, Keenum knows exactly […]

There were plenty of moments when the New York Giants knew the 2017 NFL season was going down the drain. However, they hit rock bottom when head coach Ben McAdoo decided to end quarterback Eli Manning’s start streak in favor of quarterback Geno Smith prior to Week 13. When rumors about Manning’s benching began to swirl, […]

One of the biggest storylines going into the 2018 NFL season is the league’s new rule that will not allow players to initiate contact with the helmet. Needless to say, players around the NFL have not been shy about voicing their displeasure about it. Among them is Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman. According to Steve Hummer […]

One of the most remarkable moments of the 2017 NFL season was undoubtedly the “Minneapolis Miracle” that occurred during the playoffs between the Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints. Needless to say, running back Alvin Kamara is not particularly fond of how the Saints’ season ended. Even now, players involved have had a difficult time explaining the […]

Not much was expected from the New York Jets going into the 2017 NFL season. Which is why it may have come as a bit of a surprise to see they were able to pull out five victories. It appears fans were not the only ones surprised by what New York did last season. According to […]

The Los Angeles Rams parted ways with wide receiver Tavon Austin this offseason. Despite now being with the Dallas Cowboys, Austin has not been shy about expressing what went wrong during his time in Los Angeles. It goes without saying that he was virtually a non-factor during the 2017 campaign. Austin said during an appearance on the […]

The Detroit Lions have welcomed a number of new faces to the team this offseason. However, it appears they have wasted no time in finding a role for running back LeGarrette Blount. Blount has proven to be a viable option in the backfield throughout his career. According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, he will […]

The Arizona Cardinals managed to stabilize their quarterback situation with the arrival of Sam Bradford. However, it seems he is well aware that he still has some work to do before the start of the 2018 NFL season. Bradford essentially missed the entire 2017 campaign with a lingering knee injury. It is for that reason he […]

The Los Angeles Rams have executed a near-perfect offseason. Their only blemish thus far has been their inability to reach a new deal with defensive tackle Aaron Donald. As a result, Donald is expected to hold out until he gets his lucrative contract. However, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times said during an appearance on the […]

The Buffalo Bills made quite the investment when they traded up to select quarterback Josh Allen with the seventh overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. However, it appears they do not feel inclined to throw too much at the rookie right away. Instead, it seems they would rather take their time with Allen’s progression. […]

Things got off to a rough start for wide receiver Doug Baldwin after injuring his knee at the beginning of training camp. Fortunately, his status for the 2018 NFL season opener does not seem to be in jeopardy. Baldwin is expected to miss the rest as camp as well as the entire preseason. However, according […]

The Indianapolis Colts are hoping to re-establish a formidable passing attack with the return of quarterback Andrew Luck for the 2018 NFL season. That said, they will need one of their wideouts to step up as another viable option for Luck outside of T.Y. Hilton. Fortunately, it appears head coach Frank Reich already has an […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver DeSean Jackson has not been shy about expressing his disappointment with how last year played out. He has since been adamant about a bounce-back year in the 2018 NFL season. With training camp in full swing, Tampa Bay is still experimenting with some personnel. According to Rick Stroud of the […]

Cleveland Browns brought in some serious talent to their backfield this offseason. At the top of the running back pecking order appear to be newcomers Carlos Hyde and Nick Chubb. As a result, running back Duke Johnson has suggested that he could potentially switch positions to wide receiver. However, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football […]

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden has not been shy about voicing his opinion on some of his players. His no-nonsense approach may have given an indication of how the receiving corps is stacking up thus far. The Raiders have added a bevy of new faces to the receiving corps this offseason. According to Vic […]

The Washington Redskins have undergone some major changes this offseason. This is why they are hoping to rely on some of the longer-tenured players on the roster. Among them is tight end Jordan Reed. According to John Keim of ESPN.com, Reed feels he is still working to get to 100 percent: “I feel pretty good man,” Reed […]

The Miami Dolphins managed to bring in some veteran leadership in running back Frank Gore this offseason. It seems he is already enamored with his backfield counterpart in running back Kenyan Drake. Drake became Miami’s workhorse following the departure of running back Jay Ajayi last season. According to Jason Lieser of the Palm Beach Post, Gore […]

The Los Angeles Rams have been deadlocked in contract negotiations with defensive tackle Aaron Donald for quite some time now. Unfortunately, it appears the end is still not in sight for both sides. The deadline for players to report to camp has finally arrived. However, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Donald will not return until a deal has […]

Former Washington Redskins star cornerback DeAngelo Hall officially announced his retirement earlier this week. Despite a stellar career, he admittedly had one regret. Hall’s claim to fame was when he tied an NFL record by registering four interceptions in one game courtesy of Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler. According to Sherree Burruss of NBC Washington, he feels […]

The New England Patriots suffered some crucial losses this offseason. Among the most notable was the departure of left tackle Nate Solder to the New York Giants. Fortunately, it appears they already have an idea of Solder’s replacement. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, left tackle Trent Brown is currently No. 1 on the depth chart: Six-foot, […]

The Indianapolis Colts have had some luck dealing with injuries this offseason. Unfortunately, they have suffered yet another minor hiccup with left tackle Anthony Castonzo. Castonzo had just made his return from a hamstring injury just last week. According to Zak Keefer of the Indianapolis Star, he will miss some time in preparation for Week 1 […]

There is a newfound sense of optimism surrounding the Indianapolis Colts amidst the return of quarterback Andrew Luck. However, that does not mean every signal-caller on the roster has become expendable. Luck’s comeback has essentially given Indianapolis the opportunity to shop backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett. According to Zak Keefer of the Indianapolis Star, team owner Jim Irsay […]

One of the most notable moments of the 2017 NFL season came during a heated scuffle between Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib and Oakland Raiders wide receiver Michael Crabtree. It’s the second time in as many meetings that the two have gotten into it with one another. Although both players have found new homes this […]

It goes without saying that New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman has endured a bit of a rough stretch lately. Unfortunately, the end does not appear to be in sight just yet. Edelman is still working his way back from a torn ACL that ended his 2017 campaign before it even begun. According to […]

The Los Angeles Rams have enjoyed quite the offseason thus far. However, the only thing that has prevented them from putting on the finishing touch has been the absence of defensive tackle Aaron Donald. Donald and the Rams have been deadlocked in contract negotiations for some time now. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year […]

The Los Angeles Rams received plenty praise for their star-studded additions this offseason. However, some believe the “baggage” held by a few of their new players will be a detriment to the locker room. Defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh and cornerbacks Aqib Talib and Marcus Peters have all made headlines for their charismatic behavior at some point. However, […]

The Los Angeles Rams were successful in their attempt to build a better team for the 2018 NFL season. As a result, expectations for the franchise have skyrocketed moving forward. Fortunately, quarterback Jared Goff is all for it. According to ESPN’s Sam Alipour, Goff is eager to bring a Super Bowl title to Los Angeles: “I […]

The Los Angeles Rams made some serious power moves this offseason. Needless to say, quarterback Jared Goff has quickly taken notice of one addition in particular. Los Angeles followed up their stellar 2017 campaign by bringing in a bevy of star players on both sides of the ball. Not surprisingly, Goff is most excited about the arrival of wide receiver Brandin […]

The Dallas Cowboys have not been shy about expressing their high expectations for the 2018 NFL season. They are hoping that quarterback Dak Prescott is at the forefront of their resurgence. There is no question Prescott is coming off a rough 2017 campaign. However, according to Mike Leslie of WFAA, former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo feels he is […]

There has been plenty of speculation regarding the dynamic between head coach Jon Gruden and quarterback Derek Carr. It appears Gruden and Carr are closer than some might believe. With training camp in full swing, the two have gotten assimilated with each other quickly. According to Levi Damien of SB Nation, Carr admits he may have already […]

With training camp in full swing, the Oakland Raiders are looking to bounce back from their tumultuous 2017 NFL season. Unfortunately, the absence of defensive end Khalil Mack has dominated the team’s headlines thus far. Mack and the team are currently trying to hash out a lucrative, long-term deal. According to Levi Damien of SB Nation, Raiders legend […]

It goes without saying that the Los Angeles Rams made some star-studded additions to their roster this offseason. This resulted in a major upgrade on their defense, with the secondary getting a major boost in the process. All the attention has been focused on the additions of Pro Bowl cornerbacks Aqib Talib and Marcus Peters. However, according to […]

The Denver Broncos were ecstatic about their signing of quarterback Case Keenum this NFL offseason. It appears he has already started to confirm every hope they had for him in training camp. The addition of Keenum brings some serious stability for the Broncos under center. According to Ryan O’Halloran of the Denver Post, he has confirmed that […]

It did not take much to convince running back Jeremy Hill to sign with the New England Patriots this offseason. New England’s resume when it came showcasing potential workhorses speaks for itself. Hill is coming off a disappointing 2017 campaign. However, according to Ryan Hannable of WEEI, he is confident about a potential comeback season with the Patriots: […]

The Chicago Bulls have ushered in quite the youth movement over the past couple of years. As a result, there is a desperate need for some leadership in this young group. Fortunately, forward Jabari Parker has taken it upon himself to be that guy. According to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune, Parker is excited about building […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have ushered in a bit of a youth movement over the past couple of years. As a result, they have parted ways with a number of their more integral pieces. Wide receiver Brandon LaFell was the latest victim after being released by the Bengals on Thursday. Wide receiver AJ Green was admittedly […]