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The world can appear to be at your feet when the cap space is flowing. Enter Mike Maccagnan, general manager of the New York Jets. The fourth-year GM who entered his rookie year in 2015 with a ton of cap space has operated under a tight budget until this offseason and now, it appears as […]

The Carolina Panthers just keep plugging holes in that depth chart, this time focusing on the secondary. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the team holding residency in North Carolina have agreed to terms with free agent cornerback Ross Cockrell on a two-year, $6.8 million deal. The #Panthers sign veteran CB Ross Cockrell to […]

An unusual pairing is going at it through the media and it’s all based on one specific viewpoint considering “self-representation.” Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio came out with a column suggesting San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman made a mistake in representing himself via free agency. Sherman fought back at his introductory presser in the […]

We’re heading toward the 2018 NFL Draft home stretch which means top 10 hopefuls are polishing off schedules. Meetings, meetings and more meetings. Baker Mayfield is meeting with four teams this very week. As Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported, it started with the Buffalo Bills on Monday and will continue with the New York […]

Where did we go so wrong? It’s what millions of fans wondered and thought aloud so many times over the course of the 2017 season as it pertained to the NFL catch rule. Fans knew there was a horrible problem. The league knew it as well. Now, the Competition Committee is looking to do something […]

Don’t make Richard Sherman angry. You won’t like it when he’s angry. It’s what the San Francisco 49ers need to pay attention to as they move forward this offseason, especially concerning what the future hall of famer recently said. Per Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk, Sherman expressed his concern over safety Eric Reid still dangling […]

There are several teams interested in free agent wide receiver Allen Hurns. It appears the Oakland Raiders are one of them. According to Hurns himself, who appeared on WFNZ the Fan in Charlotte, Oakland is one of many who is interested in obtaining his services. The others are the New York Jets, Chicago Bears, Buffalo […]

Well, it appears all reports and or rumors circulating around the National Football League campfire aren’t true. We found this out when New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton made sure he recently set everybody straight. After viewing a tweeted report from Nicki Jhabvala of the Denver Post, suggesting that free agent wide receiver Eric […]

If only there were more Trevor Siemians in the world. If there were, we’d all be in a much better spot. The guy who was the Denver Broncos starter last season feels lucky to now be the backup quarterback for Kirk Cousins in Minnesota with the Vikings, via Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. […]

Yes, that’s right. The fullback position still exists in the National Football League. Unlike the dinosaurs, fullbacks, though teetering on the brink, thanks to offensive rules that make the Arena League blush, have yet to find themselves extinct. One of these guys is Jamize Olawale who finds himself in need of moving plans as according to […]

Kirk Cousins and hundreds of free agents couldn’t prepare us for what went down Saturday morning, drastically altering the landscape of the 2018 NFL Draft. The New York Jets relented big assets to the Indianapolis Colts to land the No. 3 overall pick. According to Peter King of MMQB.com, one of the Jets most bitter […]

Forget all of the New York Jets quarterback hoopla in moving up to the No. 3 spot in the NFL Draft. There are two quarterbacks currently employed in Florham Park, New Jersey, and the name of one of those guys is Teddy Bridgewater. On Sunday, the signing of the Louisville product became official. Shortly afterward, the […]

The New York Jets will now select third in the 2018 NFL Draft due to picking up the phone and getting business done with the Indianapolis Colts. Initially, in the six hole, Mike Maccagnan has pulled off a trade that sends that sixth pick, the 37th overall selection, 49th and the team’s 2019 second-round pick […]

During a week filled with transactions fit to make the Madden NFL video game franchise blush, the story of the day comes from a place without one single trade or contract promised. Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier is up and already working out like a stud, as evidenced by a video he released on his […]

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict has hit the headlines again for all the wrong reasons. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the embattled Cincy linebacker is facing a four-game suspension from the NFL for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy. Bengals’ LB Vontaze Burfict is facing a four-game suspension for violating the NFL’s Performance-Enhancing Drug […]

Free agent Tramaine Brock is close to securing his immediate NFL future. According to Mike Garofolo of the NFL Network, Brock is close to inking a brand new deal with the Denver Broncos. Broncos and CB Tramaine Brock working toward a deal, source says — Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 14, 2018 Brock, 29, is an […]

Ereck Flowers, a name that’ll forever live in New York Football Giants infamy. Since his first-round selection by Jerry Reese back in 2015, his poor production has provided that unfortunate narrative. Now, despite the signing of free agent Nate Solder, he remains on the team but will have to compete for a starting position, according […]

It wasn’t all about the money (although $28 million a season ain’t too shabby). That’s what Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is claiming. While guesting on Pro Football Talk Live with Mike Florio, Cousins revealed that his big decision came down to his desire to win football games. “It came down to my desire to […]

The news the entire Dog Pound was dreading has finally hit the board. Cleveland Browns long-time tackle Joe Thomas has officially called it a career, retiring from the National Football League. Thomas offered up words on the Browns official website. .@joethomas73 is calling it a career. See you in Canton, Joe. 📰 » https://t.co/BoYpcxVcIg#ThankYou73 pic.twitter.com/gzEa8Z6tPK […]

Jeremy Maclin is now a National Football League free agent. According to an Adam Schefter of ESPN source, the Baltimore Ravens are cutting ties with Maclin, the eight-year veteran of the league. Ravens are releasing WR Jeremy Maclin, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018 Maclin, 29, is most known for his time […]

Ryan Tannehill and/or whoever earns that starting Miami Dolphins quarterback position in 2018 is smiling ear-to-ear right now. According to a league source close to Pro Football Talk, the Dolphins plan to sign former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Albert Wilson to a three-year, $24 million deal once free agency officially opens up on Wednesday […]

Salary cap space issues or not, the Philadelphia Eagles aren’t blinking. They’ve already managed to keep one of their own. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the defending Super Bowl 52 champs have re-signed linebacker Nigel Bradham to a five-year, $40 million deal. Eagles' LB Nigel Bradham is signing a 5-year, $40 million deal, per […]

Despite age, injury or circumstance, this one hurts a local fanbase the most. He just won’t look right in any other colors than green and yellow. According to a source associated with Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Green Bay Packers are releasing veteran wide receiver Jordy Nelson. Packers are releasing WR Jordy Nelson, per source. […]

Kirk Cousins isn’t the only name dominating NFL headlines on Tuesday and although the Denver Broncos look to have missed out in the Kirk Cousins sweepstakes—despite reports to the effect they weren’t 100 percent committed in the free agent signal-caller—it doesn’t mean they’ll remain quiet. According to James Palmer of NFL Network, Denver has picked […]

First, there were 31. Then, four. Finally, reports slimmed it down to just two teams. Now, on this Tuesday, March 13, 2018, there seems to be just one. The biggest free agent fish in the sea, quarterback Kirk Cousins, is expected to sign with the Minnesota Vikings. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Cousins’ agent, […]

The Star Lotulelei sweepstakes are suddenly over—prior to any real drama unfolding for the young defensive stud. Adam Schefter of ESPN is reporting that the Buffalo Bills and the interior defensive line beast have agreed to a five-year deal that will be signed once free agency opens up on Wednesday. Former Panthers’ DT Star Lotulelei […]

The big news on the unofficial first day of free agency—the opening of legal tampering—is obvious. It’s the Miami Dolphins releasing beast defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh, as ESPN’s Jeff Darlington had it first. The fallout includes much intrigue as many suitors could line up for the 31-year-old interior defensive lineman. In fact, ESPN speculates that as […]

Twelve fantastic seasons playing in Arrowhead Stadium has put veteran pass-rushing extraordinaire Tamba Hali in the upper class of the league. There will be no 13th season. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Kansas City Chiefs are releasing the 34-year-old EDGE man prior to free agency. Chiefs are releasing Tamba Hali, per source. — […]

After a solid beginning and tremendous middle—culminating in two NFC Special Teams Player of the Week nods in 2016—punter Brad Wing fizzles out in New York. New general manager Dave Gettleman made it official on Saturday. According to Michael Eisen of the New York Giants official website, the team has terminated Wing’s contract just two […]

Just when you think he’s out, they pull him back in. Picture Allen Robinson uttering this semi-altered famous phrase right about this moment in time. It appears as though the Jacksonville Jaguars would love to keep the free-agent-to-be wide receiver, according to general manager Dave Caldwell who joined Mike Florio’s Pro Football Talk Live. “We […]

The man sure does work quickly when he’s looking for work. Perhaps it’s that Stanford education at play. The night after he dined with San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman has scheduled a meeting for next week with the Detroit Lions, per Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. […]

The turnaround in this situation is simply remarkable. Just one day—seemingly hours—after he was cut by the Seattle Seahawks, Richard Sherman is already meeting with potential landing spots. According to Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic, the future Hall of Fame quarterback dined with San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan on Friday night, discussing […]

It’s like a puzzle. Tags, cuts, free agency, the draft, undrafted free agency, veteran cap casualties, training camp signings—it all represents the pieces. And while the names usually stand out in the headlines, sometimes it’s the under-the-radar move that makes all the difference in the world. Enter the Green Bay Packers who recently made just […]

You thought the Cleveland Browns were finished? You thought they’d rest on Saturday? If so, you thought wrong. Just a day after acquiring stud wideout Jarvis Landry and quarterback Tyrod Taylor, everybody’s favorite new NFL squad trades former first-round selection Danny Shelton to the New England Patriots, according to ESPN. Along with Shelton, a mid-round […]

The Cleveland Browns made one serious statement on Friday, but as it turns out, the noise didn’t stop in The Land as it concerned the AFC North. According to a source with knowledge of the situation per Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, the only other suitors for the services of then-Miami Dolphins wide receiver were […]

This is not a good look for New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. While the entire football world awaits possible facts and reactions, the video itself—that was released to the public on Friday—is one that deserves a double-take. The video that shows OBJ in bed with another woman holding what appears to be […]

Though the quarterback situation is still very much up in the air, the top weapon has been solved in the land that hosts the Dog Pound. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Cleveland Browns are expected to acquire Pro Bowl wide receiver Jarvis Landry from the Miami Dolphins. Sources: The #Browns are expected to […]

Come on, now. Of course it would be the New England Patriots who’d be the clear-cut favorites to land the newly unemployed Richard Sherman. The odds are already out on which NFL team will obtain the services of the future Hall of Fame corner and yes, it’s those Pats, according to Vegas. Per https://t.co/rFNYzIG0yV, the […]

That strange Jon Gruden-Oakland Raiders-Tampa Bay Buccaneers tri-connection just keeps on marching on. And now, it comes in the form of the Raiders running back needs. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the new boss man of the Raiders met with former Bucs running back Doug Martin and reportedly came away extremely “impressed with […]