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The Oakland Raiders were impressed with what they saw during kicker Daniel Carlson’s short stint with the team and have decided to bring him back. Carlson was set to become an exclusive rights free agent which means the team would be able to keep him as long as they offered him a contract and it […]

The New Orleans Saints traded for Teddy Bridgewater to give Drew Brees a solid backup quarterback, but if one ESPN writers prediction comes true, it will only be one year spent in the big easy. When the Saints traded for Bridgewater, there were questions if he would take over at some point for Brees in […]

Randy Gregory has found himself suspended for the 4th time since coming into the league, but Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones thinks there is still a chance that he could play this upcoming season. Gregory is suspended indefinitely so there is a process that he will have to go through to even be eligible to play […]

It appears that running back Jordan Howard could be on his way to a new team as the Chicago Bears are involved in trade talks, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Multiple teams approached the Chicago Bears at the combine last week and discussed a potential trade for RB Jordan Howard, per league sources. Discussions […]

There have been a lot of rumors connecting the Oakland Raiders to Antonio Brown and it appears that Jon Gruden has thought highly of him for a while. Brown has fallen out of graces with the Pittsburgh Steelers organization because of some of his antics, but before the Raiders played the Steelers last season, Gruden called […]

One of the biggest questions this NFL offseason is where Antonio Brown is going to play football next season, and it now appears that question is going to be answered by Friday. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Pittsburgh Steelers have told teams that a trade is expected to be in place by Friday. Any […]

All the rumors around the Arizona Cardinals involve Kyler Murray going number one overall, but coach Kliff Kingsbury claims that the team hasn’t decided on who they will be selecting. Kingsbury clearly has heard all the chatter and said that he is enjoying hearing all the rumors about who he has said he is selecting. […]

The Green Bay Packers have started to make moves this offseason, locking up guard Justin McCray to an exclusive rights deal, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN. The Packers have tendered G Justin McCray, an exclusive rights free agent, a source said. It's a one-year, $645,000 deal that would get McCray to restricted free agency […]

Baltimore Ravens tight end Nick Boyle has just inked a new deal with the team, and although he might not get a ton of attention from the average fan, one general manager thinks he is the best blocking tight end in the NFL. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN Boyle was expected to have at […]

The Baltimore Ravens have made it clear that C.J. Mosley is a top priority this offseason and even though the team didn’t put the franchise tag on him, Jamison Hensley of ESPN thinks the team will still find a way to keep him in Baltimore. Mosley has earned second-team All-Pro honors in four of his five […]

There have been rumors that Odell Beckham Jr might be traded from the New York Giants this offseason and it seems like New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is trying to stir the pot. On Wednesday Brady posted a couple of photos on his Instagram advertising Aston Martin, one of his sponsors. Beckham popped into […]

With the Antonio Brown trade market heating up one of the teams that have been a rumored link is the Oakland Raiders. According to Jerry McDonald of the Mercury News, even though the trade does make sense for both sides, the team isn’t willing to take a short-term fix, when the team is looking for a […]

Sony Michel was drafted with the 31st pick in last year’s draft by the New England Patriots, and he showed throughout the season that there were a lot of teams who probably shouldn’t have let him slip that far. After finishing the season with 931 yards and six touchdowns in just 13 games played, Michel […]

Chicago Bears Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher is one of the best players in team history, and he’s really excited about the direction this new-look Bears team is headed. Urlacher said on The Rich Eisen Show that even though the team didn’t finish the season the way they wanted to, he still thinks the outlook is […]

Oklahoma Sooners head football coach Lincoln Riley doesn’t think that NFL Network commentator Charley Casserly’s comments about Kyler Murray’s performance at the combine are actually true. Casserly said that the teams he has talked to said Murray’s interviews couldn’t have gone any worse. Riley countered by saying he talked to some of the teams that had […]

The Antonio Brown trade market is heating up, and Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr hopes the star wide receiver gets traded out west. The Raiders own three first-round draft picks this year, so it makes sense that the Raiders might trade one of them to get a deal done. There has been a lot of […]

As the franchise tag deadline for the NFL creeps closer and closer, it appears that the Minnesota Vikings are prepared to let Anthony Davis walk in free agency, according to Anthony Broome of 247 Sports. The tag deadline is Tuesday afternoon and if the Vikings decide to place the franchise tag on him, it would […]

The Green Bay Packers know they have to be active in free agency if they want to get back into the playoff picture, but Rob Demovsky of ESPN doesn’t think they will break the bank to get players signed. Demovsky thinks the Packers will use the same strategy they used last offseason and sign mid-level guys […]

Nick Foles and the Jacksonville Jaguars agreeing to a deal makes a lot of sense, but it appears the reports that things are basically a done deal are a bit “premature.” There is interest on both sides, but according to Mike Jones of USA TODAY Sports, other teams have interest and the two sides haven’t been […]

New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon might not be allowed in the team facilities while he is suspended,  but that doesn’t mean he isn’t still trying to stay in football shape Gordon has posted multiple workout videos on his Instagram and kept tagging TB12 in it, leading many to believe he was working out at […]

One of the biggest stories this offseason is where Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown is going to end up. There have been a lot of rumors this offseason about where he will go, but according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the front-runner at this point is the Oakland Raiders: “The Oakland Raiders, at this […]

The Kansas City Chiefs had quite a successful season, but some improvements need to be made if they want to get past the New England Patriots and take the next step forward. Many potential trades could enhance their roster this offseason, so let’s break down three players that need to be considered by the Chiefs. […]

It was a tough Friday for running back Alex Collins who was arrested Friday morning after a car crash and then a few hours later released by the Baltimore Ravens. We have waived RB Alex Collins. — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) March 1, 2019 According to the Baltimore Sun, Collins was arrested Friday morning at 6:48 […]

With the NFL combine happening this weekend in Indianapolis, it looks like the trade market is heating up for Antonio Brown with the Oakland Raiders, Washington Redskins, and the Tennessee Titans having the most interest right now. Adam Schefter of ESPN said that the Pittsburgh Steelers are looking for at least a first round pick […]

Johnny Manziel was banned from the Canadien Football League earlier this week and the big question has been where does he go from here. One option is the Alliance of American Football, the new football league that just played their first game a couple of weeks ago, and according to the league they are open […]

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Trae Waynes has really grown into a solid player the last couple of years, but now it appears he might be on the trade block. According to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports who is citing league sources, Waynes is being shopped at the NFL Draft Combine this week. Just a few seasons […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has a full offseason healthy to work with the team and take another step forward and that is something the team is excited about. Last year, Watson tore his ACL so his offseason was spent rehabbing rather than trying to actually improve his game. Texans General Manager Brian Gaine is […]

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman seems to be pushing for a Legion of Boom reunion in the Bay but said that for it to happen the right price needs to be paid. Sherman made it clear that there is a serious interest for Thomas and the fit makes perfect sense. “There’s serious interest. There’s […]

Former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy has found himself in some hot water after an incident at a Green Bay High School basketball game. According to Fox 11 News McCarthy was involved in an incident with referees after his stepson’s game on Tuesday night. Pulaski High School defeated Notre Dame Academy by one […]

With the Philadelphia Eagles letting Nick Foles walk there were rumors that the Washington Redskins could be one of the places that he ended up. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, it doesn’t appear that the Redskins want to spend big money on a quarterback like Nick Foles because the team has confidence in […]

One of the big questions for the Oakland Raiders this NFL offseason is who is the quarterback going forward, but it seems like that question has already been answered with head coach Jon Gruden saying again that Derek Carr is the quarterback of the franchise moving forward. “Yes. He’s our franchise quarterback. Let me make […]

The talk around the NFL has been about Kyler Murray and his height but Oakland Raiders coach Jon Gruden thinks all the talk is a little overhyped and isn’t much of a concern. Gruden said on Thursday morning that he doesn’t think that height is as big of a factor as it used to be. […]

Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert found himself in a bit of hot water after his comments about his team in regards to Ben Roethlisberger, but instead of back peddling from them when talking to Antonio Brown, he confirmed them. Last week, Colbert told reporters that Roethlisberger had 52 kids under him which meant that the […]

Going into the NFL Draft Combine, usually all the hype is about the drills on the field. But this year it was all about the measurements, specifically about Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray. On Thursday morning, Murray had his official measurements taken, and he came in over the 5-foot-10 threshold: Here it is. The #NFLCombine measurement […]

The talking point after the Minnesota Vikings season was that head coach Mike Zimmer was entering next season on the last year of his deal. According to Courtney Cronin of ESPN, that isn’t the case anymore, as Rick Spielman confirmed that the team exercised the 2020 option on Zimmer’s contract. Will have more updates but first […]

Terrell Suggs made it clear after the Baltimore Ravens lost to the Los Angeles Chargers that he wanted to be back for a 17th season. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, those plans haven’t changed, and the team does have interest in bringing him back. Despite his contract being up, Ravens’ LB Terrell Suggs will […]

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning struggled last season, but head coach Pat Shurmur expects the veteran back next season: Pat Shurmur says #Giants ‘fully expect’ Eli Manning to be back in 2019. — Marc Sessler (@MarcSessler) February 27, 2019 At a press conference at the combine, Shurmur said he still thinks Manning has at […]

There was some question whether Vic Beasley would be back for the 2019 season, but according to coach Dan Quinn, it appears he will be on the field with the Atlanta Falcons: “I’m very excited about where I think he can go to, and we’ve had good conversations about the impact that he can make,” […]

The NFL has become more lenient with players celebrating touchdowns, but it appears the league is ready to reel that in, at least a little bit. According to Mark Maske of the Washington Post, the NFL’s competition committee will consider banning players from leaving the sideline to celebrate with their teammates on the field. The league, […]