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Last season at this time Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Chad Beebe was mostly an unknown even to the biggest Vikings fans. The ones who did know him still referred to him as the son of former Buffalo Bills wide receiver Don Beebe. That has changed in a big way in just a year. Now the […]

Veteran defensive lineman Domata Peko had a visit with the Detroit Lions according to a video posted by TMZ Sports. Peko told TMZ camera’s that he had a visit with the Lions and that his agent was trying to work some things out. Peko turns 35 years old this fall. He has a very solid […]

Odell Beckham Jr. was traded from the New York Giants to the Cleveland Browns this offseason. Although at first he seemed shocked, he has fully embraced playing for a new team. Beckham recently took a trip to London and did an interview with Complex while he was overseas. He touched on a variety of topics […]

Kenjon Barner didn’t finish his season last year with the New England Patriots and didn’t even have a significant role on the team when he was around, but he still did receive a Super Bowl ring from the team. Barner played only five games last season with the Patriots and was cut three different times […]

The Arizona Cardinals have usually been active in the weeks leading up to training camp, and general manager Steve Keim knows that has helped them have success in the past. The team has an open roster spot and $6.08 million in cap space so there is some thought they will go after one of the […]

Oakland Raiders first-round pick Josh Jacobs hasn’t yet stepped onto an NFL field for a game, but movie makers are already interested in his story. Jacobs had a rough childhood and sometimes had to sleep in his father’s car, but that didn’t stop him from living out his dream and making it to the NFL. […]

After suffering a devastating leg injury last year, Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith said the goal is to play football again. In his first interview since the broken leg that has put the rest of his career in jeopardy, Smith told Angie Goff of FOX5 DC, on The Oh My Goff Show, that the plan […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been talking this offseason about how he thinks the offense can be as good as last year even without Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell. Some of the Steelers fans are buying the talk but one guy that isn’t is Hall of Famer Terrell Davis who thinks Big Ben is […]

The Dallas Cowboys have added fullback Ryan Yurachek to their roster, and he will get a chance to compete for a spot on the team through training camp and preseason. According to Mike Fisher, Yurachek had a tryout with the team on June 11th, and the team must have seen him enough to give him […]

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett knows that he might have to take on multiple different roles this season and he is ready for whatever is thrown his way. One of the big questions facing the Seahawks is who will play the slot with Doug Baldwin not on the team. Although Lockett has spent most […]

With the NFL adopting a new rule this NFL offseason that makes pass interference reviewable there have been a lot of questions about how it will work out, and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is confident that they will find a way to get it right at some point. Ryan knows that there are going […]

Tuesday, the Cleveland Browns took a trip to the Pro Football Hall of Fame which gave Mack Wilson a chance to take a picture with Baltimore Ravens Hall of Famer Ray Lewis’ bust. Lewis isn’t the most popular among Browns fans because of all the havoc he created in the division during his career, but […]

Country superstar Carrie Underwood and the NFL are under fire after a group of songwriters sued them, along with NBC, for copyright infringement. According to the lawsuit that was filed in Manhatten federal court, Underwood stole a song and slightly changed it for the introduction to Sunday night football last year. Heidi Merrill of Newport […]

With Doug Baldwin off of the Seattle Seahawks that sets up Tyler Lockett to be the top receiver on the team. Most teams don’t like their top guy to be the kick returner so there are questions if Lockett will continue in that role, but if Lockett is making the decision, he will be back […]

Arizona Cardinals defensive end Robert Nkemdiche finds himself in hot water again after being arrested on outstanding warrants earlier this month. According to ABC15 Arizona, Nkemdiche was pulled over on June 6th at 6 AM for driving 75 MPH in a 30 MPH zone. Nkemdiche told police he was on his way to practice which […]

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is in Israel to receive the Genesis Prize according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Patriots’ owner Robert Kraft is in Israel today to receive the Genesis Prize, a prestigious award known as the “Jewish Nobel Prize” that comes along with $1 million. Kraft is donating that prize money to […]

The New Orleans Saints and Michael Thomas have been working on a contract extension, but right now it appears the two sides are a ways apart. According to Jeff Duncan of Nola.com, although the two sides are working on a deal, they are far apart on the numbers. I was told by a well-placed source […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians has always been about helping his coordinators rise up into the coaching ranks and he thinks offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich is a rising star in the profession. Arians is letting Leftwich take almost total control of the offense, Just three years ago Leftwich was an intern with Arians and […]

There has been a different buzz around the Pittsburgh Steelers this season and Ben Roethlisberger is excited about this season. The last few seasons all the buzz has been about drama and who would and wouldn’t be at camp. This off-season there hasn’t been many distractions which have given the team time to focus just […]

There is a lot of talk in the NFL about rookies hitting a wall. According to New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold, it’s a real thing. During his rookie year, Darnold suffered a foot injury November 4th against the Miami Dolphins. The injury caused him to miss more than a month. Although, it hurt  to […]

It appears that New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and wide receiver Josh Gordon are working out together. Brady posted a video and some pictures on Instagram on Tuesday that showed him throwing some passes. https://www.instagram.com/p/By5HhdEBVy-/ It looks like just some normal practice but as some Patriots beat writers discovered it appears the guy catching […]

Green Bay Packers punter JK Scott didn’t punt once during the team’s offseason practices that were open to the public, but according to special teams coordinator Shawn Mennenga it’s is all part of the plan. Scott was really strong last year to start the season, but once it turned cold in Green Bay, the rookie […]

Former New Orleans Saints kick returner and wide receiver Michael Lewis isn’t a household name, but there could be a movie coming about his life. Some might wonder why a guy who only has five career touchdowns in 76 games played might be getting a movie, but a close look into his background reveals a […]

Although Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris wasn’t around the team much of the offseason while dealing with a contract dispute, he thinks he is a perfect fit for the defense. New head coach Vic Fangio has been implementing the defense all offseason and Harris made sure to work hard to learn it while he was […]

DeSean Jackson is back with the Philadelphia Eagles after spending the last five years with the Washington Redskins and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. When most people think of Jackson they think of a guy who can fly down the field and is one of the hardest receivers in the league to cover. That is true, […]

Former Carolina Panthers running back and XFL legend Rod Smart has been reported missing, and South Carolina authorities are asking for assistance in locating in him. Smart, who’s real name is Torrold, was last seen June 12 near Indian Land in Indian Land, near Charlotte. “Family and deputies have concerns about his well-being and safety,” […]

Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre and his successor, Aaron Rodgers, had some problems with each other which were well documented, and the Hall of Famer admits the two were “strong enemies” when they were on the same team. Favre appeared on Wilde And Tausch on ESPN Wisconsin on Tuesday and talked about the […]

Jacksonville Jaguars star Jalen Ramsey always seems to be in the media. If it’s not for his play on the field, it’s usually for his comments about something that raises some eyebrows. There is more to Ramsey than the guy who is always good for a quote, so let’s breakdown four things you should know […]

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander isn’t being shy about his expectations for this upcoming season after a strong rookie season. Alexander thought he was good during his rookie season but knows there is a ton he can improve on, and he wants to be on an All-Pro: “I just want to have a good […]

The Buffalo Bills are looking for two fans who want to get married on the field during halftime of an upcoming game this season. According to the Buffalo News, the team has put out feelers to see if anyone is interested in getting married during halftime of the Sept. 29 game against the New England […]

The Minnesota Vikings have always been about rewarding players they drafted with big contracts if they earn them but Jason Fitzgerald of Over the Cap thinks it’s going to hurt them the next few years. The Vikings have the salary cap situation figured out for this year, but in 2020 there could be some issues, […]

John Fox might not be the coach of the Chicago Bears anymore, but he is still talking about his former squad. Fox was asked on Monday which team he thought had the worst offseason and he pointed his finger directly at his former squad. “I think when you’re going to play defense, you’re going to […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is 40 years old and as time passes more and more questions are asked about how long he has left in the NFL. General manager Mickey Loomis was asked that exact question during an interview on Mad Dog Sports Radio, and he said at this point of Brees career […]

When the Houston Texans agreed to stop pursuing Nick Caserio after the New England Patriots filed tampering charges it seemed like the story was over. According to Ben Volin of the Boston Globe, it’s actually just the start of the story, and Caserio wants out of New England. According to Volin, even though it was […]

The Atlanta Falcons are excited to get a healthy Devonta Freeman back because he has proven to be one of the backs in the league when he is on the field. Most know Freeman for his long hair and his flashy moves on the field, but he is more than just a football player. Let’s […]

After an up-and-down start to his career with the Carolina Panthers. Devin Funchess signed a one-year prove-it deal with the Indianapolis Colts. Most know that he had a standout career with the Michigan Wolverines. The hope is that he can get back to that kind of production with Andrew Luck and Company. There is a […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs is one of the best wideouts in the league. The expectation is that he will take another big step forward this year. There is more to Diggs than just being the guy behind the Minneapolis Miracle, so let’s break down four things you need to know about him. He […]

Since being a fourth-round selection in the 2014 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots, James White has been a strong contributor to the team, especially catching the ball out of the backfield. Last season, he caught 87 passes for 751 yards and seven touchdowns. There is more to White than just being one of […]

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee has liked what he has seen so far out of new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore. Moore is in his first year as the offensive coordinator and all the hype around the team has been about how much better the offense is going to be. Lee was asked after minicamp if […]