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New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore is one of the better cornerbacks in the league, and thinks that rookie wide receiver N’Keal Harry is going to be a big matchup issue for other defensive backs. Gilmore went head to head for three straight days in minicamp against the former Arizona State Sun Devils standout and […]

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill is still away from the team, but according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the expectation is that he will be with the team in time for training camp. No signs Tyreek Hill’s status changes before next week’s minicamp, but barring further developments, there‘s every reason to believe […]

Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb has been critical this year about the current quarterback Carson Wentz, but it looks like he’s been trying to make some amends. After Wentz signed a four-year contract for $128 million, McNabb went to took to Twitter to congratulate Wentz on the deal. Congratulations to @cj_wentz and the @Eagles […]

For the most part last season Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham was a non-factor for the offense, but there is one spot that he did excel. Pro Football Focus tweeted out on Friday Morning that Graham had 36 receptions last year from the slot which was the fourth highest number among tight ends. […]

The old saying you can’t teach an old dog new tricks evidently doesn’t apply to Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick threw a no-look pass in practice that left Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes impressed. On Thursday at Dolphins minicamp, Fitzpatrick completed a downfield pass to Devante Adams while not looking at him. Mahomes […]

With Odell Beckham Jr. now on the Cleveland Browns expectations have decreased a bit for Antonio Callaway but he still has high expectations for himself. Callaway was asked how he feels being behind Beckham and Jarvis Landry and although it might bother some, that isn’t the case for the former Florida Gators star. “I don’t […]

Rob Gronkowski was back with his former teammates on Thursday night receiving his Super Bowl ring, and Bill Belichick took the opportunity to have a little fun at the expense of the retired superstar. In a video posted by the Patriots Twitter account, Rob Gronkowski is seen holding a trophy and Belichick noticed it was […]

New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon was suspended during the playoff run and Super Bowl, but he still got his ring. Pictures that were posted on Gordon’s Instagram showed a nametag at a table and also a picture that was tagged in Foxborough. It looks like Josh Gordon is in town for the #Patriots […]

The NFL Players Association has made it clear that they don’t want 18 games, but former quarterback Phil Simms thinks the players do want it. It probably won’t come down to a player vote but if there was, Simms thinks that most of the players would vote for more games. “More money,” Super Bowl XXI […]

The New England Patriots don’t have a defensive coordinator this season, but rookie assistant coach Jerod Mayo has gotten a chance to call some plays. Jeff Howe of TheAthletic.com, reports that Mayo got an opportunity to call the shots earlier this week during minicamp. The expectation is that Bill Belichick will still call the plays […]

One of the big debates all offseason has been what to do about the Hail Mary rules, and New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick isn’t sure there is an easy answer. The NFL is looking at letting teams review pass interference calls, but the way Hail Mary pass interference has been called in the past […]

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier hasn’t been able to play in an NFL game since the spinal cord injury that almost left him paralyzed. He has stayed around the team and has been very active at OTA’s even playing a little quarterback. Ryan Shazier just wants to play football, man. Looks like he’ll even take […]

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has filed a trademark for “Tom Terrific” and that has been met with some backlash. Trademark Lawyer Josh Gerben said Brady’s company TEB Capital has filed for the trademark to be used on clothing products and collectibles. This wouldn’t be a big news story, but former New York Mets pitcher […]

Wide receiver Davante Adams was very involved with the Green Bay Packers offense last year, but Aaron Rodgers thinks he could be involved even more. Adams was targeted 169 times last year which was the second highest number in the league behind Julio Jones, but Rodgers thinks that number needs to rise. Rodgers knows there […]

The Detriot Lions have added to their wide receiver depth signing Jermaine Kearse to a one year deal, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. It is a one-year deal, and it is now signed. https://t.co/JxNvsrjPjo — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 6, 2019 The deal is worth $1.35 million with a maximum value of $2.3 million. […]

In an almost annual ceremony, Robert Kraft will be hosting the team for their Super Bowl rings Thursday night. Patriots’ owner Robert Kraft is hosting his team’s (now almost annual) Super-Bowl ring ceremony tonight at his home. 💍💍💍💍💍💍 — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 6, 2019 The Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams, 13-3, in Super […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster knows he is a veteran now and he needs to lead by example in practice. He has been at every practice this offseason and has been making sure to give 110 percent effort at all times. Smith-Schuster told Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that he wants to show […]

Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams is making a point to stay away from the team and his teammate Morgan Moses is glad he is taking a stance. According to John Keim of ESPN.com, Moses is sticking up for Williams because this is something that happens around the league a lot. Williams is absent from […]

The Buffalo Bills are working out defensive tackle Stevie Tu’ikolovatu on Wednesday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Former #Bucs 7th rounder DT Stevie Tu’ikolovatu is working out for #Bills today after being cut by the #Bucs last week, source said. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 5, 2019 The Tampa Bay Buccaneers cut Tu’ikolovatu […]

Move over Aaron Rodgers, Adam Schefter has taken over the spot as the worst at chugging beer (or water) in Schefter’s case. On NFL Live on Wednesday, Schefter and Dan Orlovsky tried their hand at chugging different drinks. Shefter’s first “chug” wasn’t a good one, and much like Rodgers, he couldn’t finish the drink. Chugging […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky made his coach Matt Nagy proud, but it’s probably not for what you think. Over the weekend Trubisky took in a Chicago White Sox game on the South side of Chicago, and a camera caught him chugging a beer along with Kyle Long. Shoutout cameraman @ChaseDaniel you were a good […]

The Philadelphia Eagles announced Wednesday that they have signed safety Trae Elston, and in a corresponding move released linebacker B.J. Bello. Roster Move: #Eagles have signed S Trae Elston and waived LB B.J. Bello.#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/miimCeHj33 — Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) June 5, 2019 This is the second stint for Elston on the Eagles and the hope […]

Denver Broncos pass rusher Bradley Chubb is entering his second season in the league, but he is already climbing up the rankings. He finished a standout rookie season playing in all 16 games and racking up 60 tackles and 12 sacks. But what about the guy behind the helmet? Let’s breakdown four things you need […]

Not many casual NFL fans knew N’Keal Harry’s name before the New England Patriots took him with the last pick in the first round in April. Expectations are high that he can turn into the next great Patriots receiver so it’s a good time to learn more about him. Let’s look at four things you […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is still dealing with a calf injury and might miss the rest of OTAs with the injury. Obviously, that isn’t the best case scenario for the team, but Colts coach Frank Reich isn’t super concerned if he can’t participate. Luck suffered the calf injury a couple of weeks ago, and […]

Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson has made it clear again that he wants to be traded and it doesn’t appear that coach Freddie Kitchens cares. Kitchens said on NFL Network that he doesn’t think that Johnson’s comments about wanting to be traded are actually as meaningful as what the media is making it out […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers offseason addition Ndamukong Suh has made some enemies across the league with his different antics. In 2011 on Thanksgiving, Suh stomped on current Buccaneers guard Evan Smith while he played with the Green Bay Packers. Now the two former rivals are teammates, and Smith doesn’t seem too concerned about the past. “It […]

Buffalo Bills defensive end, Shaq Lawson had his fifth-year option declined by the team, and he is using that as motivation heading into this year. With the team declining his fifth-year option, he will be a free agent after this season, and there is a good chance he won’t make the $10 million that the […]

The big story surrounding the Miami Dolphins heading into the season is the quarterback battle, but coach Brian Flores doesn’t expect it to really heat up until training camp rolls around. Most of the talk has been about how Ryan Fitzpatrick has looked better in offseason training and has a lead over Josh Rosen. Flores […]

Cleveland Browns star Jarvis Landry’s daughter, Joy, made friends with a baby deer in a video that since has gone viral. .@God_Son80's daughter is a baby deer whisperer 😱🦌 pic.twitter.com/XPoYB6TcSJ — Cleveland Browns (@Browns) June 3, 2019 In the video, the baby fawn is seen following around Joy and even though it’s clear Landry’s daughter […]

After a breakout season in 2016 with the Cleveland Browns, Terrelle Pryor has struggled , but he is fully healthy and thinks he has found a great opportunity with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The last couple of years, he has bounced between three teams, catching only 36 passes total which Pryor blames on his foot. Pryor […]

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Terrelle Pryor has worked out twice for Tom Coughlin, but the first time didn’t end with a contract offer, and he wants to prove that he still belongs in the NFL. In 2015 when Pryor was making the switch to wide receiver, he tried out for Coughlin, who was with the […]

The New England Patriots cut tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins on Tuesday and according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, he will be taking time away to deal with some “personal issues.” The #Patriots are cutting TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins, source said. He’s taking a step away for a month for personal issues and the team will […]

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is one of the most polarizing figures in the NFL. Everyone knows about his standout play with the Ohio State Buckeyes and how well he has done since coming into the league. He is more than just the guy who wore half a shirt at Ohio State and jumps […]

Since coming into the league in 2014, Derek Carr has had a lot of ups and downs with the Oakland Raiders, but the hope is that he can prove this season he is still the best long-term option for the team going forward. The stats speak for themselves, but there is a lot more to […]

The biggest question surrounding the Los Angeles Rams off-season has been the health of Todd Gurley, and it looks like we finally have some answers. Rams coach Sean McVay said on Monday that the goal is for Gurley to play at five or ten pounds lighter to make the former Georgia Bulldog star feel more […]

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb is entering his second season in the league after a stellar rookie year. Even though he wasn’t the starter all season, he still finished with 996 yards and eight touchdowns. Most know about the injuries he has dealt with and how good of a talent he is, but there […]

After spending the start of his career with the Denver Broncos, current Oakland Raiders linebacker Brandon Marshall is ready to go against his old team. Marshall said on “Up To The Minute” that he can’t wait to play against his former team and it’s something he daydreams about every day. Safe to say @BMarshh is […]

Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson reported to mandatory mini-camp on Tuesday, but that doesn’t mean his demands have changed. According to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, Johnson would still like to be traded to a team where he will have more of a role. #Browns Duke Johnson says he still wants to be traded […]