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Free agent offensive lineman Ereck Flowers agreed to a deal with the Miami Dolphins on the NFL’s first day of free agency on Monday. Flowers, 25, arrived at a massive three-year, $30 million with the Dolphins, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Miami Dolphins agree to terms with Ereck Flowers $30M over 3 years with $19.95M fully […]

The Houston Texans agreed to a deal with free agent safety Eric Murray on Monday—the NFL’s first (unofficial) day of free agency. Murray, 26, last played for the Cleveland Browns, appearing in nine games for the northeastern Ohio franchise. The four-year veteran defensive back signed a three-year, $20.25 million contract with the Texans, according to […]

Houston Texans star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins—a staple of the offense for the past six years—was surprisingly traded by the AFC South franchise on Monday, the NFL’s first day of free agency, to the Arizona Cardinals in a deal many have already panned as terrible for Houston. Hopkins, 27, will join an exciting Cardinals team […]

Former Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper signed a four-year, $44 million contract on Monday, March 16—the first day of the NFL’s free agency—but he could have been a member of the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers, along with the Washington Redskins, Green Bay Packers, and Chicago Bears, were one of the first teams to […]

Free-agent defensive lineman Michael Brockers is signing a three-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The #Ravens are giving former #Rams DT Michael Brockers a 3-year, $30M deal, source said. His versatility had several teams interested. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020 Brockers, 29, agreed to a three-year contract worth […]

Free agent quarterback Jameis Winston might be returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported the two parties have been in communication. It's playing out just like Bruce Arians said it would. Checking behind Door No. 2 while keeping Winston in play. https://t.co/Rtq56OXR7P — Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 16, 2020 Winston, […]

The Miami Dolphins signed free agent safety Clayton Fejedelem to a three-year contract, per ESPN’s Field Yates. From getting married over the weekend to signing to a three-year deal on Monday. Plenty for Fejedelem to celebrate. https://t.co/09pHadpESZ — Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 16, 2020 Yates shared the news that the 26-year-old Fejedelem recently eloped over […]

The New York Giants and free agent cornerback James Bradberry have agreed to a three-year, $45 million deal, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Source: FA CB James Bradberry going to the #Giants…3 yr $45M with $32M guaranteed. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020 According to Rapoport, New York has guaranteed $32 million of the […]

Free-agent offensive tackle Dennis Kelly has agreed to a long-term deal to re-sign with the Tennessee Titans, per ESPN’s Field Yates. The Titans are re-signing OT Dennis Kelly to a three-year, $21M deal with $8.75M guaranteed, per source. A chance for Kelly to take over Jack Conklin’s starring role. — Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 16, […]

Los Angeles Chargers free agent running back Melvin Gordon has been a target for the Miami Dolphins in the past few days, but as the NFL’s free agency opened on Monday, March 13, communication between the AFC East club and the Pro Bowl rusher as yet to materialize into a formal contract. The Miami Herald’s […]

Philadelphia Eagles free agent offensive tackle Halapoulivaati Vaitai signed a five-year deal on Monday with the Detroit Lions, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. OT Halapoulivaati Vaitai to the #Lions for $50m over five years, as @caplannfl said. Big money for Big V. — Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 16, 2020 Vaitai, 26, agreed to a contract […]

The Houston Texans opened the NFL’s free agency legal tampering period on Monday with a stunning trade package, dealing All-Pro star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals for running back David Johnson and two draft picks. It was an unbelievable trade that has lauded the Cardinals for swindling Houston; the Texans remain the […]

The New York Giants are in pursuit of free agent linebacker Blake Martinez, most recently of the Green Bay Packers, per NJ.com’s Matt Lombardo. Per sources, #Giants are making a strong push to sign #Packers LB Blake Martinez. Martinez, 26, led all linebackers with 114 solo tackles last season. pic.twitter.com/e1gju0wlTo — Matt Lombardo 🏈 (@MattLombardoNFL) […]

The NBA, along with the entire world, is reeling from the outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus). While the spread is hopefully in one way neutralized by the NBA game stoppage—good for 30 days—without players, coaches, officials, and fans huddled in large public gatherings, the question of what happens when the league is back on comes into […]

Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid already has some experience living in NBA hiatus. Before the league suspended games for 30 days due to the outbreak and spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), the three-time Sixers All-Star had been sidelined with a left shoulder injury. Embiid re-appeared after two weeks after with a 30-point game back on Wednesday, March […]

NBA journeyman Iman Shumpert gave one of the best Kobe Bryant story ever, recalling the time he guarded the Los Angeles Lakers legend when he was still with the New York Knicks. Appearing on HOT97’s “Ebro in the Morning,” Shumpert told co-host Peter Rosenberg about the time he felt accomplished guarding the late Bryant through […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George has some more down time as the NBA suspended operations for 30 days backdated on March 12th. With that said, George spent time on Friday afternoon livestreaming himself on Twitch playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. George then took a sarcastic jab at Phoenix Suns All-Star guard Devin Booker […]

Los Angeles Lakers backup guard Alex Caruso is spending his hiatus time playing video games, streaming live on Twitch. Caruso, 26, told viewers watching his live stream he’s going to be a “pro streamer” for the next month. Players, coaches, and NBA organizations lay low, self-isolate and distance to prevent the spread of coronavirus while […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum shared a message of hope and safety on the NBA’s official Twitter account on Friday, warning fans and viewers to be cautious about their health during the outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus). “These are tough times, but we’ll get through them together,” Tatum said in a video clip shared by the […]

Due to the unknown timeline of the outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus), many NBA players and teams are testing for the virus. Utah Jazz stars center Rudy Gobert and guard Donovan Mitchell both tested positive for coronavirus in the past two days. The results have launched NBA franchises to do the same and test, self-isolate, and […]

The NBA community, with teams, players, and coaches, is gripping with the reality of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. It has led to known positive-tested players Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz and suspension of operations for 30 days. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr likened the four-week-long suspension of the 2019-20 […]

The Phoenix Suns have found a fun and innovative way to keep the 2019-20 NBA season “alive” while the league’s operations are suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Suns announced on social media that they would be live streaming their “game” against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday on Twitch — just that they would […]

Along with running back Dion Lewis, the Tennessee Titans released five-time Pro Bowl linebacker Cameron Wake, the team announced, on Thursday ahead of—so long as planned—Monday’s start to the NFL’s free agency. #Titans release Dion Lewis and Cameron Wake Roster Moves 📰 » https://t.co/56J1hYazCv https://t.co/ubnTnfqrE4 — Tennessee Titans (@Titans) March 12, 2020 The 38-year-old veteran […]

The NFL is suspending its annual spring meeting later this March, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, as the outbreak and spread of the coronavirus has swept the sports world, canceling games and events and suspending other leagues’ operations. The NFL released a statement on the suspension of its league meeting, with Commissioner Roger Goodell adding […]

Free agent tight end Jordan Reed visited the Seattle Seahawks ahead of the NFL’s open market season on Thursday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Former Washington TE Jordan Reed is visiting the Seahawks today, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2020 Reed, 29, sustained a head-trauma injury in the preseason of the […]

New Orleans Saints star quarterback Drew Brees has given every indication that he will return for a 20th NFL season—and, in particular, staying with “Who Dat” nation. What kind of contract Brees, 41, and the Saints plan on agreeing to is another question, though. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport on Thursday, it’s entirely conceivable […]

Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown is now a public health official as he campaigned on social media on Wednesday evening for folks to take precautions to prevent the spread of pandemic coronavirus (COVID-19). The Celtics shooting guard/small forward took to Twitter in a series of tweets tell his followers the serious need for good personal […]

The coronavirus pandemic across the world and United States has not only impacted the health and safety of individuals but the schedule and access of sports, with the NBA expected to limit access to arenas to the public and only players, coaches, officials, and few others permitted in spaces to play games. The New York […]

The coronavirus’ spread from East Asia to North America has caused cities and states in the United States to begin closing public events to prevent further contagion of the virus between individuals. For the NBA, that could mean nearly empty arenas while the league keeps games in the regular season operational. With the NBA, along […]

Atlanta Hawks All-Star point guard Trae Young had a very focused comparison when he was coming out of Oklahoma and into the NBA draft process two years ago. The former Sooner was possibly unfairly compared to three-time NBA champion and two-time MVP point guard Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors. Free-agent point guard Isaiah […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie sensation Ja Morant is getting in the fun with a young fan, joining in the kid’s “goggles” celebration before his team’s Tuesday matchup with the Orlando Magic (via Bleacher Report NBA). Ja doing his "goggles" celebration with a young fan 🙏 (via @memgrizz)pic.twitter.com/qt5NMgqZh3 — Bleacher Report NBA (@BR_NBA) March 10, 2020 Ja […]

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter has a simple message for viewers at home concerned about the spread of the coronavirus: wash your hands. The 6-foot-10 big man for the Eastern Conference club wrote “WASH HANDS” on the side of his kicks before Tuesday’s matchup between the Celtics and the Pacers in Indiana. Very important message!! […]

As the worldwide coronavirus sweeps up populations and infects individuals, the spread of the disease in North America has caused concern about daily life and operations in the NBA, with media access to players already limited to prevent contact between reporters, players, and coaches. San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich reacted to news of […]

The coronavirus outbreak in the United States, among other countries, has caused a severe cutback in media availability along with new protocols in the NBA along with many other major sports leagues in North America. Besides members of media disallowed entry in locker rooms pre- and post-game now, the NBA has also set a perimeter […]

Dallas Mavericks wing Luka Doncic is nursing a wrist injury and was listed as questionable for Tuesday’s Texas rodeo with the San Antonio Spurs. Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle, however, told reporters in the afternoon that the 21-year-old Slovenian prodigy will likely play, although the wrist will be a nagging injury for the first-time All-Star. […]

Free-agent star running back Todd Gurley of the Los Angeles Rams could be on his way out of the City of Angels, but this recent quote from the three-time Pro-Bowler may pique Rams fans’ interest in Gurley returning in 2020. Per Rich Hammond of The Athletic via Rams Wire: “It just depends on what the […]

The Los Angeles Rams are getting a facelift for 2020 and one leak of the new logo angered the fan base. Former Rams quarterback Jim Everett is using the opportunity to tease Rams fans on social media, however. On Sunday afternoon, Everett, retired at 57 years old, shared a photo on Twitter—an extreme close-up of […]

The New England Patriots have the most interesting free-agency situation this spring with future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady available to sign elsewhere for the first time in his 20-year NFL career. How high will the Patriots go to re-sign the 42-year-old? According to ESPN, the Patriots may be willing to pony up $25 […]

The Dallas Cowboys will re-sign offensive lineman Adam Redmond, per ProFootballTalk’s Darin Gantt. Redmond, 26, is a former undrafted free agent center out of Harvard who linked up with Ivy League peer Jason Garrett and the Cowboys in 2018 after playing in several games the previous season with the Indianapolis Colts. After going undrafted in […]