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The first round of the 2018 NFL Draft will get underway on Thursday night with a lot of promising young players at the quarterback position expected to be taken. Among those talented prospects is Josh Rosen out of UCLA who recently got some valuable advice from one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, Aaron Rodgers […]

Five-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady of the New England Patriots isn’t getting any younger. The perennial Pro Bowler may want to play until his 45, but the Patriots brass needs to start planning for the future of the quarterback position right now. With the team parting ways with Jimmy Garoppolo and Jacoby Brissett in […]

Over the past few months, there’s been a lot of speculation about what the New York Giants will do with the second overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. It was widely believed that the team would merely bring in Eli Manning’s eventual successor with all the talented quarterbacks in the draft, but New York may […]

The New England Patriots finally know where they stand with All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski. Following months of uncertainty, Gronkowski recently met with head coach Bill Belichick to tell him he is returning for the 2018 NFL season. Although it appears Gronkowski may have been seriously considering walking away from the game, the perennial Pro […]

Every single year the rumors about team’s intentions leading up to the NFL Draft seem to change on a daily basis. This is commonplace with so much uncertainty and coverage of college players set to make the jump to the next level and this year is no different. According to Tennessee Titans general manager Jon […]

Back in March, the Pittsburgh Steelers made a move that most saw coming. The team decided to franchise tag Le’Veon Bell for the second straight year setting up a timetable for discussion regarding a lucrative contract extension. Although the team and Bell have until July 16 to come to terms on a multi-year deal, there doesn’t appear […]

New Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden has made it clear in his short time back for a second stint with the team that he’s calling the shots. The one-time Super Bowl champion came back to Oakland and immediately started cleaning house with an intention to mold the team the way he wants it for […]

The speculation continues surrounding the immediate future of superstars Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski of the New England Patriots. Although neither player has publicly stated they’ll suit up next season for Bill Belichick and company, it seems as though it is a foregone conclusion both players will be back. According to Mike Florio of Pro […]

Over the last few months, there’s been a lot speculation about what the immediate future holds for the New England Patriots. The rumors have varied from Bill Belichick wanting out, Rob Gronkowski strongly considering retirement, and now if Tom Brady is committed to playing next season. Although it seems to be a stretch that Brady […]

The New York Giants are going through some changes during this NFL offseason. After a three-win 2017 campaign, the team has hired Pat Shurmur as their new head coach as well as made Dave Gettleman their new general manager. On Thursday, Gettleman has made another move by letting Brandon Marshall know he’ll be released by […]

After a breakout year in 2016, the Dallas Cowboys took a step back last season. America’s Team missed the playoffs after their star running back Ezekiel Elliott missed six games due to suspension and quarterback Dak Prescott struggled at times during his sophomore season in Dallas. Although the Cowboys are coming off a season in […]

After multiple blockbuster trades and one major free agent acquisition, the Los Angeles Rams appear to be going for it all in 2018. The additions of Brandin Cooks, Marcus Peters, Aqib Talib, and Ndamukong Suh have thrust the Rams into the spotlight after an impressive 2017 campaign in Sean McVay’s first season as head coach. […]

In May, veteran linebacker James Harrison will turn 40 and the thought of continuing his career in the NFL didn’t sit well with him. Harrison has decided to call it a career which could very well have him in the Hall of Fame someday for what he was able to accomplish during his time with […]

Last week, the Dallas Cowboys finally made a decision on what they wanted to do with veteran wide receiver Dez Bryant. The team decided to part ways with Bryant after eight seasons which resulted in the wideout pointing the finger at Jason Garrett and his coaching staff for how things went down in Dallas. With […]

Last season, the Houston Texans saw a franchise quarterback emerge in the form of rookie Deshaun Watson. Once Watson was given his opportunity as a starter, the Clemson product showed what he could do on the NFL level by shattering rookie records and being a nightmare for opposing defenses. Unfortunately, Watson went down with a torn […]

The Los Angeles Rams have vastly improved their team on both sides of the football during the NFL offseason thus far. The franchise that took a giant leap last season is looking to do the same next season with quarterback Jared Goff as excited as anyone with his new weapon in the passing game in […]

The Dez Bryant sweepstakes are well underway following the Dallas Cowboys’ decision to part ways with the veteran wide receiver last week. There’s been no shortage of interest from players around the league trying to recruit Bryant to their team, but it remains to be seen which teams are willing to actually bring him in. The […]

At 36, Philip Rivers of the Los Angeles Chargers will be heading into his 15th season in the NFL come September. The veteran quarterback hopes to continue playing for at least a few more years but knows that the time has come for the franchise to start looking for his eventual successor, via NFL.com. “I […]

The Los Angeles Rams have gone from a struggling team returning to the city where it all began to a squad with a renewed purpose last season and now a potential Super Bowl title contender for the 2018 campaign. One of the main reasons for the team’s resurgence heading into next season is the additions of […]

Ice Cube’s BIG3 League was a success in its inaugural season entertaining basketball fans during the NBA offseason. The three-on-three format brought a different dynamic to the basketball landscape and it could have a bright future ahead with a number of big-name stars from the NBA signing on for the second season which is set […]

The 2018 NFL Draft class is filled with talented quarterbacks. It isn’t beyond the realm of possibility that the first three picks in the upcoming draft are all quarterbacks. Josh Allen, Sam Darnold, and Josh Rosen all expected to get serious consideration from the three teams set to pick from No. 1 to No. 3. Former […]

After spending the last few years with the Dallas Cowboys, wide receiver Brice Butler was ready to move on this offseason as he fully intended on testing NFL free agency. Although Butler expressed a desire to return to Dallas if he was given a starting role, a future with the Cowboys just wasn’t a viable […]

On Monday, ahead of the team’s final home game of the 2017-18 campaign, the Los Angeles Lakers made an interesting move by signing guard Andre Ingram for the final two games of the season. Despite spending a decade in the D-League turned G League, Ingram had never been called up to the next level. Not […]

The Oakland Raiders recently made a move that took everyone by surprise. The team parted ways with All-Pro punter Marquette King in a move that appears to have been a statement from new head coach Jon Gruden in terms of the culture he’s creating in Oakland during his second stint. Shortly after King was released, […]

Over the past year or so, there’s been a lot of talk about what the future holds for superstar quarterback Tom Brady of the New England Patriots. Despite turning 40 last August, Brady wants to play as long as he can in the NFL and is significant other, supermodel Gisele Bundchen, was thought to want […]

During his time in the NBA, Metta World Peace, the man formerly known as Ron Artest, went through drastic highs and lows. At one point, he was considered to be one of the best all-around players in the league with a bright future in front him. Then it all seemingly came crashing down with the […]

Two-time Super Bowl champion Eli Manning of the New York Giants is entering unfamiliar territory in his NFL career. After being the longtime starter for New York at the quarterback position, Manning was sent to the bench last season by the eventually fired head coach, Ben McAdoo. Many believed this marked the end of an era […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers has one of the most potent offenses in the NFL. Along with a two-time Super Bowl champion under center in veteran quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, the storied franchise also has arguably the two best players in the league at the wide receiver and running back position with the two-headed monster of Antonio Browns […]

On Friday night before the Los Angeles Lakers went head-to-head with the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Staples Center, the team honored one of their first superstars with a statue outside of the iconic arena. Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor became the latest Lakers legend to be immortalized in bronze joining the likes of Shaquille O’Neal, Jerry […]

The future remains uncertain for star wide receiver Dez Bryant of the Dallas Cowboys. The veteran wideout is slated to make $12.5 million during the 2018 NFL season, and that might be more than Jerry Jones and company are willing to pay for a receiver whose production has fallen off over the past couple of seasons. […]

The Seattle Seahawks have made some drastic changes during this NFL offseason. The team seems to be at the beginning of what could be an extensive rebuilding process. Although it appears the team is intent on building around star quarterback Russell Wilson, something the team did recently has the quarterback’s camp second-guessing the Seahawks’ intentions. […]

Earlier this week, the New England Patriots made a trade that surprised a lot of people. Bill Belichick and company agreed to deal to send wide receiver Brandin Cooks to the Los Angeles Rams. With Cooks leaving a big void to be filled in New England at wide receiver, the Patriots addressed the need for […]

On Tuesday, the New England Patriots made a move that no one saw coming, as the storied NFL franchise tends to do. Bill Belichick and company decided to trade wide receiver Brandin Cooks to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for picks in the 2018 NFL Draft. The Rams, who had been rumored to be […]

The New England Patriots made a surprising move on Tuesday to trade wide receiver Brandin Cooks to the Los Angeles Rams. All the speculation on the trade front in New England surrounded Rob Gronkowski’s future with the team, but it was Cooks that was ultimately sent elsewhere. With Cooks now on his way to Los […]

There’s been a lot of speculation surrounding the New England Patriots franchise since the team lost to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 52. Rob Gronkowski’s future with the team, and in the NFL for that matter, has been arguably the hottest topic of discussion in New England. Not only has there been rumors swirling […]

The Los Angeles Rams are as determined as any as team in the NFL to improve their roster ahead of the 2018 season. After acquiring Marcus Peters, Aqib Talib, and Ndamukong Suh through free agency and trades, the team was expected to be in the running to land superstar wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. from the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are coming off their first Super Bowl victory in franchise history. The team is set up for bright future ahead with Carson Wentz under center and some talented players on both sides of the football. The Dallas Cowboys, however, missed the playoffs this past season and hope to bounce back quickly in […]

After a couple of disappointing seasons following Peyton Manning’s fitting farewell in Super Bowl 50, the Denver Broncos are seemingly determined to right the ship. General manager John Elway made a splash in NFL free agency landing veteran quarterback Case Keenum and would like to give him the weapons to succeed next season and beyond. […]

The Arizona Cardinals are doing with they can to stay competitive in an NFC West division that has been flipped upside down in the last two years. Although the team wasn’t able to land a franchise-caliber quarterback in NFL free agency, the team is staying aggressive in their pursuits to give veteran Sam Bradford some weapons […]