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After calling it a career following his time as a head coach with the Arizona Cardinals, former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians checked in with the player he won two Super Bowls with, Ben Roethlisberger. Although there’s been a lot of negative attention surrounding Roethlisberger as of late due to his comments about rookie […]

After years of lobbying to be inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, former San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys star, Terrell Owens, has finally gotten his wish. However, that’s not the end of the story for the controversial wide receiver, who is still hoping a team will sign the 44-year-old, as he has […]

President Donald Trump’s recent actions involving the NFL has created a lot of controversy around the league and in professional sports for that matter. Along with a new set of rules for the national anthem being put in place by the NFL, Trump has rescinded an invitation to the White House to the Super Bowl […]

The New York Jets are looking to bounce back with a vengeance in 2018. The team has brought in the potential future face of the franchise in rookie quarterback Sam Darnold and things are starting looking up in New York, especially with the new leader under center having a solid target downfield in Terrelle Pryor. […]

Minicamp for the New England Patriots is underway with both Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski in the fold. Despite the all speculation and the absence of Brady during OTAs, the five-time Super Bowl champion is back at work with no one happier than head coach Bill Belichick. On Tuesday, Belichick talked about having all of […]

The wait is finally over. The dynamic duo of Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski has arrived at Gillette Stadium ahead of mandatory minicamp which is set to get underway for the New England Patriots on June 5. There’s been a lot of speculation about both of these superstars during the NFL offseason with their futures […]

Earlier in the NFL offseason, the New York Giants and superstar wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. seemed to be destined to part ways. The wideout was dealing with an off-the-field controversy with a video that leaked and also expressed interest in signing a historic contract extension before the 2018 campaign. With mandatory minicamp on the horizon […]

The Los Angeles Chargers recently made a move that most saw coming. The team parted ways with longtime tight end Antonio Gates making the future Hall of Famer a free agent. Unfortunately for Los Angeles, starter Hunter Henry went down with a season-ending knee injury during OTAs causing a bit of an awkward and difficult […]

The New England Patriots organization has come under fire for more reasons than one recently with the latest accusation being that it isn’t fun to play for the five-time Super Bowl champions. Former All-Pro wideout Reggie Wayne, who had a very brief stint with the team back in 2015, talked about his experience with the franchise. […]

The Buffalo Bills were one of a handful of teams that were determined to upgrade their quarterback position during this NFL offseason. Initially, the team went out and brought in A.J. McCarron after trading Tyrod Taylor to the Cleveland Browns and shortly after that, Buffalo landed one of the top-tier quarterbacks in the 2018 NFL […]

During the 2018 NFL Draft, the Baltimore Ravens showed what appears to be their plans for the future in terms of the quarterback position. Veteran Joe Flacco may have led the franchise to a Super Bowl title back in 2013, but the time has come for some new blood in the form of rookie Lamar […]

The Oakland Raiders decided to make a bold move after the 2017 campaign was officially over with the team parting ways with head coach Jack Del Rio and immediately getting work on bringing back Jon Gruden. Although Gruden hasn’t coached since 2009, owner Mark Davis was intent on locking him up long-term, and it seems as […]

The Atlanta Falcons recently made veteran quarterback Matt Ryan a wealthy man with a lucrative contract extension. Fellow Falcons star Julio Jones appears to be the next in line to secure his long-term future with the team with an extension forthcoming. While Jones continues to negotiate his new deal with Atlanta, the superstar wideout has not […]

The New England Patriots got a special visitor on Wednesday during their OTAs. Five-time NBA champion and Los Angeles Lakers legend, Kobe Bryant, made a surprise visit to the team’s facility, according to ESPN’s Mike Reiss. The New England Patriots returned to work Wednesday for their fourth voluntary organized team activity, and they were greeted by a […]

The Detroit Lions have added another potentially strong piece to the offensive puzzle for the upcoming 2018 NFL season. Along with Matthew Stafford under center and Golden Tate downfield, Detroit now has three-time Super Bowl champion LeGarrette Blount coming out of the backfield. Although it’ll likely be a running back by committee in Detroit, Blount’s […]

The Oakland Raiders have revamped the roster under the new regime led by head coach Jon Gruden. One of the new additions to the team is veteran running back Doug Martin who appears to be impressing everyone in the short time he’s been with the franchise. Along with the coaching staff recently signing his praises, […]

The Oakland Raiders are a team that could be on the cusp of another breakout season if new head coach Jon Gruden can right the ship in his first season back with the team. Along with parting ways with plenty of notable players, Gruden has brought in a few players he believes can make an […]

After a somewhat disappointing rookie season with the Los Angeles Rams, quarterback Jared Goff bounced back with a vengeance in his sophomore campaign helping lead his team into the playoffs at the helm of one of the best offenses in the NFL. As Goff gets prepared for his third season with the Rams, the rising star […]

After short stints with the New Orleans Saints and Arizona Cardinals last season, future Hall of Famer Adrian Peterson is looking for a new team in the NFL once again. Although Peterson believes he can still play at a high level and be a valuable contributor to any team that signs him, he’s not exactly […]

The Alex Smith era of the Kansas City Chiefs is officially over. The team didn’t waste any time after their 2017 campaign was over as they promptly parted ways with Smith by trading the veteran quarterback to the Washington Redskins which paved the way for Patrick Mahomes to be the starter for the foreseeable future. […]

The Baltimore Ravens may be a team on the verge of a drastic change in 2018. Veteran quarterback Joe Flacco has been the face of the franchise ever since the retirement of Hall of Famer Ray Lewis, but he could be taking a backseat to a younger and more athletic option during the upcoming season […]

Things weren’t looking good for the defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors in Game 6 against the Houston Rockets. James Harden and company were firing on all cylinders in the first half and seemed to be well on their way to clinching the series in spectacular fashion on the road. However, the second half was […]

The Dallas Cowboys will head into the 2018 NFL season with high hopes of bouncing back after a difficult 2017 campaign which resulted in a 9-7 record without a playoff berth. Although the team will be without the recently released Dez Bryant and retired tight end Jason Witten, star running back Ezekiel Elliott will be […]

After a disappointing final season with the Los Angeles Rams, speedy wide receiver Tavon Austin has an opportunity for redemption with the Dallas Cowboys in 2018. Austin was traded to America’s Team last month, and although it was initially uncertain what role he’d play in Dallas, there’s been some clarity. Surprisingly enough, the Cowboys will […]

With veteran wide receiver Jordy Nelson now catching passes from Derek Carr on the West Coast with the Oakland Raiders, the Green Bay Packers and superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers need to adjust. Fortunately, the Packers have a talented wideout in Davante Adams that’s willing and waiting to fill the void left by Rodgers’ favorite target […]

The Cleveland Browns want to improve as quickly as possible. After a winless 2017 campaign that everyone in Cleveland wants to forget, the struggling NFL franchise has done an admirable job of improving in specific areas through of their roster through trades, free agency, and the NFL Draft. One of those positions is at wide receiver […]

The Cleveland Browns made it clear heading into the NFL offseason that they were in the market for a franchise-caliber quarterback. The team was coming off a winless season and desperately needed to address the position which didn’t work out with DeShone Kizer. Ultimately, the Browns traded for Tyrod Taylor to help fill the void […]

The Arizona Cardinals made a move during the 2018 NFL Draft that many predicted they would trading up to get their hands on one of the talented quarterbacks available. The team made a deal with the Oakland Raiders for the 10th pick and as a result, selected Josh Rosen out of UCLA. With head coach Steve […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers may have brought in Ben Roethlisberger’s eventual successor through the 2018 NFL Draft when the selected quarterback Mason Rudolph out of Oklahoma State in the third round with the 76th overall pick. With Rudolph now in the fold, the team has reportedly agreed to a four-year contract with the rookie, according to […]

The New York Giants recently parted ways with veteran wide receiver Brandon Marshall in a move that was surprising but not shocking. Fellow veteran wideout Dez Bryant, formerly of the division rival Dallas Cowboys, had expressed interested in staying in the NFC East after he was released and New York seemed like the logical destination, […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have suffered a major blow to their hopes of being one of the best offenses in the NFL during the 2018 campaign. During a drill during OTAs for the Chargers, up-and-coming tight end Hunter Henry went down with a non-contact injury. As non-contact injuries usually are, it has turned out to […]

Quarterback Carson Wentz’s second season in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles abruptly came to an end last year when the young gunslinger went down with a knee injury against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 14 on the road. Wentz was ultimately ruled out for the rest of the 2017 campaign with a torn left […]

The Cleveland Browns are coming off an incredibly disappointing 0-16 season. Despite a winless campaign in 2017, Cleveland is expected to take a leap forward in 2018 with some welcome additions on offense as well as the return of a healthy Myles Garrett on defense. Garrett was the No. 1 overall pick in last year’s […]

After a forgettable 2017 campaign in which the New York Giants won only three games and were plagued by injuries, the storied NFL franchise is hoping to bounce back in 2018 with the return of a healthy Odell Beckham Jr. and a potential star in rookie running back Saquon Barkley. As Barkley prepares for life […]

After months of speculation about a potential parting of the ways with superstar wideout Odell Beckham Jr., the New York Giants seem to be in a good place with the perennial Pro Bowler. Beckham appears to be content with being around the team without signing the lucrative contract extension he’s hoping for before the 2018 campaign […]

There’s been a lot of speculation swirling around during the NFL offseason about what the immediate future holds for the New England Patriots. Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski, and head coach Bill Belichick have all been mentioned in rumors over the past few months concerning their relationship with the team’s brass and whether they’d be back […]

The New York Giants were a team in turmoil once the NFL offseason got underway. The storied franchise won only three games during the 2017 campaign, hired a new head coach in Pat Shurmur, and seemingly was prepared to part ways with superstar wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. Fast forward to near the end of May; […]

The Minnesota Vikings are coming off one of their most successful seasons in recent memory. The team led by a stout defense and a resurgent veteran quarterback was able to defy the odds and reach the NFC Championship Game. Unfortunately, the team fell short to the eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, but the future is […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are gearing up for what could be another solid season in 2018. The team has made some changes with offensive coordinator Todd Haley heading to the division rival Cleveland Browns and Martavis Bryant being traded to the Oakland Raiders being among the most considerable, but superstar Antonio Brown continues his training during […]