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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is 39 years old, and as he gets closer and closer to 40, there are more and more questions about how many more years he will be able to play in the NFL. In a recent interview via NFL.com Brees admitted something that might be shocking to some fans. […]

When the Cleveland Browns drafted Baker Mayfield there were questions if he would be the starter week one against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Mayfield was impressive in the first game of the preseason and showed a lot of poise but even so, there is a good chance now that Mayfield isn’t even the backup when the […]

Dion Lewis spent the last three years with the New England Patriots before signing a four-year deal this offseason with the Tennessee Titans. Lewis has always played with a chip on his shoulder and a big reason now is because he doesn’t feel like the Patriots thought he was good enough to stick around on […]

There were a lot of people who thought Bears rookie Roquan Smith just needed to sign his contract and get to training camp but at least one of his Bears teammates is proud of what he did. Veteran linebacker Danny Trevathan said he is proud of Smith standing up for what he thought is right. […]

The Oakland Raiders best player Khalil Mack hasn’t been at training camp since it opened holding out for a new contract and it seems to be the hottest topic around the Raiders. Coach Jon Gruden doesn’t think that Mack being gone has been a distraction to the team, although he does wish that he was with the […]

Dak Prescott has been vocal about his feelings about the protests during the National Anthem, believing that the field isn’t the time or place for those type of protests. His feeling echoes the feelings of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones who has made it clear that if the players wanted to play for the team, […]

The Miami Dolphins are trying to figure out ways to gain an advantage on the rest of the NFL, and they think they may have found it. They have been working all offseason on running their offense at different speeds in hopes that they can throw off some of their opponents. Quarterback Ryan Tannehill thinks that […]

The Atlanta Falcons offense didn’t live up to expectations in the team’s first year under offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian. There was a lot of hype going into last year after the team had made it all the way to the Super Bowl the year before and it seemed to take a toll on everyone. Wide receiver Julio […]

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey loves to talk, and he just talked about nearly every quarterback in the NFL. In a GQ article that was released on Wednesday, Ramsey gave his praise to some QBs and trashed a lot more. Ramsey called Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Josh Allen trash and Atlanta Falcons quarterback overrated and […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston seems to always be getting himself in trouble and it doesn’t seem he has too many chances left before he might see himself on his way out of the NFL. Former great Tony Dungy still has high hopes for what Winston can accomplish but thinks he needs to be […]

The Minnesota Vikings and Anthony Barr haven’t agreed on an extension yet, and it’s not clear if the two sides are even close but there is one thing that is clear, he wants to stay in Minnesota. “Absolutely,” Barr said Tuesday when asked if he wanted to stay with the Vikings via The Pioneer Press. […]

Sam Bradford, who missed most of last season because of injury, took only eight snaps and attempted one throw in his first preseason game with the Arizona Cardinals. According to Pro Football Talk, Cardinals coach Steve Wilks said that Bradford will receive more playing time in Game 2 as they try to get him ready to be starting […]

Not often does an offensive coordinator and a defensive coordinator go after each other in the public eye, but when it’s an organization like the Cleveland Browns, anything is possible. Todd Haley and Greg Williams got into a screaming match after one of the defensive players hit Baker Mayfield. A lot of people weren’t a fan […]

A team that hasn’t gotten a ton of attention this NFL offseason is the Arizona Cardinals. There is no question that the NFC is stacked, but there is no doubt the Cardinals could be a team that sneaks up on everyone, as long as everyone can stay healthy. Cardinals running back David Johnson was injured […]

Two of the most polarizing rookies from April’s draft both play for the Cleveland Browns. Quarterback Baker Mayfield and wide receiver Antonio Callaway both reportedly possessed character issues coming out of college, and there were questions about how it would translate to the NFL. So far, there have been only rave reviews about Baker Mayfield, […]

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has long claimed that he wants to play until he is at least 45 years old. He was asked about that on Tuesday morning, but this time he dodged the question, not offering a very clear answer. He told WEEI that he would like to play next year and […]

The New England Patriots had a real injury scare during Tuesday’s practice when Phillip Dorsett slipped on a crossing route and stayed on the ground for an extended period of time. According to Pro Football Talk, he walked off under his power to the medical tent, and a short time later emerged and caught passes […]

When the Cleveland Browns win their first game this (regular) season, ten bars in Cleveland are going to be throwing quite a party. According to Darren Rovell of ESPN, Anheuser-Busch has started to place  “Victory” fridges at ten area Cleveland bars that will provide free beer upon the team’s first victory in two years. Bud Light […]

The Cleveland Browns and Dez Bryant will finally meet face to face on Thursday, according to Dianna Russini of ESPN. Dez Bryant is scheduled to meet with the Cleveland Browns this Thursday per sources. #Browns — Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) August 14, 2018 The Browns are in need of another playmaker outside with the uncertainty of […]

Chicago Bears rookie Roquan Smith is finally reporting to camp after he and the team finally reached an agreement but it meant both sides had to compromise according to Pro Football Talk. Bears’ LB Roquan Smith could report to the team as early as tonight and, depending on his physical condition, could make his NFL […]

When the Seattle Seahawks signed Brandon Marshall there were some questions if he would even make the 53 man roster. All training camp it seems like the question has been answered as coaches continue to praise what he is doing on the field. Even though Marshall is trying to get up to 100 percent with […]

Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson has done a lot of talking about the New England Patriots this NFL offseason, and he was back at it again on Monday. The Patriots and Eagles face off this week in each of the team’s second preseason game, and Johnson said he has been looking forward to this […]

The Baltimore Ravens signed Michael Crabtree this NFL offseason, and he was the new wide receiver that got all the buzz. Through the first couple weeks of training camp, it has been former Arizona Cardinals speedster John Brown that has snatched up all the headlines. Brown broke out for the Cardinals in 2015, but the […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is finally healthy which is a good thing because the team desperately needs him. Without Luck last year they showed pretty quickly what they were, a football team that couldn’t operate without their star. Colts general manager Chris Ballad has been impressed with what he has seen so far from Luck […]

The New England Patriots brought in wide receiver Eric Decker for some veteran leadership, but he needs to start holding onto the ball if he wants to have the chance to provide that during the season. It seems every practice he has two or three drops, and people around the Patriots and the league have […]

As Aaron Donald and the Los Angeles Rams finish up the final steps to get a contract extension done, the Oakland Raiders and Khalil Mack haven’t been making any progress towards a deal and it doesn’t look like a deal is going to get any time soon. There have been a lot of rumors that Mack […]

The Kansas City Chiefs brought in Sammy Watkins as their new offensive weapon, but through the first few weeks of training camp and the first preseason game, it is still Tyreek Hill who is receiving more of the targets, according to Adam Teicher of ESPN. “The ball at Chiefs training camp has gone more to one […]

New York Jets wide receiver Terrelle Pryor made a significant admission on Monday revealing to the media that he broke his ankle back in May. Terrelle Pryor said he broke his ankle in May. Previously it was thought that surgery was just a cleanup.Pryor said he won’t play Thursday vs Redskins — Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) August […]

Some rumors came out over the weekend that twin brothers Devin and Jason McCourty playing together for the New England Patriots might be short-lived as Jason might be on the roster bubble. McCourty came over this NFL offseason after being released by the Tennessee Titans and signed with the Patriots not long after. McCourty didn’t […]

When the Dallas Cowboys traded for Tavon Austin they had high expectations for what he could bring to the team and so far it appears he may have exceeded them. Jerry Jones hasn’t been very open with the media this preseason but Sunday he was talking to the media and had a few notable quotes including […]

New England Patriots wide receiver Eric Decker is no lock to make the teams roster, and if he wants to be playing Week 1, he is going to need to pick up his game. According to Doug Kyed of NESN, Decker is having a hard time in practice. WR Eric Decker is still having a […]

Mike Wallace has been in the NFL for ten years, and the Philadelphia Eagles mark the fifth team he has played for up to this point. Even Wallace admits that this isn’t the way he expected his career to play out after being a third-round pick. “Obviously, I didn’t envision myself moving around too much,” Wallace […]

It appears that one of the most publicized holdouts of training camp but be reporting to camp soon, with a new deal in hand. According to Mike Florio Pro Football Talk who quotes NFL sources, Aaron Donald and the Los Angeles Rams are closing in on a new deal. Per a league source, chatter is […]

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee who has dealt with injuries his whole career was finally back as a full participant on Sunday. Throughout his career, he has dealt with hamstring, toe, neck, wrist and knee injuries. He has also had a history with concussions. Because of his history with the injuries, the Cowboys are bringing him […]

At times Dez Bryant has been considered a diva and there have been some concerns about how he will fit in a Cleveland Browns wide receiver room that already has Antonio Callaway and Josh Gordon in it. Browns coach Hue Jackson isn’t concerned about how he would fit in and thinks he can be another good […]

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman is loved by America’s team’s fans and he usually doesn’t have many bad things to say about his former team. That trend continued on Sunday when he was asked about Dak Prescott and his feelings about the Cowboys current quarterback saying players should stand for the National Anthem. Aikman […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have suspended All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey for one week according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network for violating team rules. #Jaguars All-Pro CB Jalen Ramsey was suspended by the team for a week, sources say, after going after local media for what he believes is unfair treatment of his teammates especially Dante […]

The New York Jets have a lot of decisions to make before the regular season starts with the biggest surrounding their starting quarterback. Todd Bowles has liked what he has seen from Teddy Bridgewater, Josh McCown, and Sam Darnold so far through training camp and he still says it is a completely wide open race […]

For a little while after the Pittsburgh Steelers first preseason game, it looked like there might be another “Deflategate” scandal taking over the NFL world. During the third quarter of the Steelers’ first preseason game, rookie quarterback Mason Rudolph used a deflated football, and he called it a young quarterback. “I did,” Rudolph said, via […]