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Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert isn’t interested in getting in a battle over Le’Veon Bell and doesn’t want to let it drag out through the media. After Bell’s agent, Adisa Bakari appeared on SiriusXM NFL Radio and said things have changed and he wouldn’t give specifics on when his client will show up. Colbert told ESPN’s […]

Oakland Raiders coach Jon Gruden still seems to be salty about a game that took place over 16 years ago, and he’s back in the league to get revenge on Tom Brady. It was Jan. 19, 2002 when the infamous Tuck Rule Game took place in which the New England Patriots beat the Raiders 16-13 […]

It appears that some Pittsburgh Steelers like Maurkice Pouncey are finally getting fed up with Le’Veon Bell not reporting to the team. Monday Pouncey predicted that Bell would report on Wednesday and when he didn’t the Steelers star center called the running back selfish. “Honestly, it’s a little selfish,” Pouncey said after practice Wednesday, via […]

Just a few weeks ago Adrian Peterson wasn’t even on an NFL roster but when the Washington Redskins offense takes the field on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals he will be the starting running back. When he signed on with the Redskins there were questions if he would even make the roster but it’s clear […]

Houston Texans coach Bill O’Brien used to be the quarterback’s coach and offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots so he has spent a lot of time around Tom Brady. Ahead of the Texans’ Week 1 meeting against the Patriots, O’Brien was asked if he saw any similarities between Brady and his current quarterback, Deshaun Watson. […]

The Chicago Bears defense got a big pickup when they traded for Khalil Mack last week and it appears another key member of the Bears defense is also right on track to play in Week 1. Leonard Floyd, who recently went under the knife to fix a fractured right hand, returned to practice on Monday […]

After being cut by the New York Giants, quarterback Davis Webb won’t have to switch addresses as he has been signed to the New York Jets practice squad, the team announced. A third-round pick last year, the Giants shocked a lot of people by releasing him. He struggled in the first preseason game and there were […]

When the New England Patriots traded Jimmy Garoppolo to the San Francisco 49ers, it signaled that the team thinks that Tom Brady will play at least a few more years. Adam Schefter of ESPN believes that even though that might be the case, he thinks the Patriots have some regrets making the trade. The Patriots did […]

Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson confirmed on Tuesday that Nick Foles would get the start on Thursday night against the Atlanta Falcons but reiterated that Carson Wentz is close to a return. Wentz still hasn’t been fully cleared for contact yet, so Pederson didn’t have much a choice handing the keys to Foles for Week […]

The Buffalo Bills had a competition all summer for the starting quarterback job, and it ended with coach Sean McDermott naming second-year quarterback Nathan Peterman the starter for Week 1. There have been many questions about whether or not Peterman is the right man for the job, especially with the way he played last year, […]

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell still hasn’t reported to the team, but while general manager Kevin Colbert is disappointed the star running back isn’t around the team yet, his teammates aren’t worried about the absence. “That’s Kevin’s job,” defensive lineman Cameron Heyward said, smiling, via the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “I’m going to be disappointed, but […]

Even with the bit of legal of trouble that rookie wideout Antonio Callaway ran into during the preseason, Cleveland Browns coach Hue Jackson said he’ll get the start at wide receiver in Week 1. He also reiterated that even if Josh Gordon is ready to play he won’t be getting the start. #Browns coach Hue Jackson […]

Just a day after Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson refused to name the starting quarterback for Week 1, the Eagles Twitter account has confirmed that Nick Foles will be starting against the Atlanta Falcons. Per @EaglesInsider, QB Nick Foles will start Thursday night's opener against Atlanta.#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/WD54hDsKyR — Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 3, 2018 Philadelphia […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are less than a week from kicking off their season and Le’Veon Bell is still nowhere to be found. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert is very “disappointed” that the star running back hasn’t reported to camp. No Le’Veon Bell, still. Steelers GM Kevin Colbert said: “We […]

Andrew Luck is finally going to be stepping back on the field in a regular season for the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. This is a big step forward for the star quarterback who hopes the health issues are now behind him. As happy as he is to get back on the field […]

The Chicago Bears have their star in Khalil Mack, and the former Oakland Raiders first-round draft pick couldn’t be happier to be there. When Mack was asked what made him excited about being in Chicago his answer was simple; it’s a team that wanted him to be there. New Bears LB Khalil Mack asked what was […]

Last season, Le’Veon Bell ended his holdout on Labor Day and reported to the Pittsburgh Steelers. This year it appears the holdout could go longer, and according to Aditi Kinkhabwala of NFL Network, who talked to some of his Steelers teammates, there are “no signs of him here at all.” The #Steelers first official practice […]

Former Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd had a Hall of Fame NBA career, but even he couldn’t completely stay away from all the drama. In 1996, the Mavs had Kidd, Jim Jackson, and Jamal Mashburn, and they looked like a young core that could be built around for years to come. Kidd ended up being traded […]

Dez Bryant turned down a $5 million offer from the Cleveland Browns, and it made some wonder precisely what the former Dallas Cowboys star is thinking. His former teammate Cole Beasley jumped to his defense on Twitter and said people need to not bash Bryant for what he is doing unless they know the whole […]

The Oakland Raiders shocked a lot of the NFL when they sent their defensive star, Khalil Mack to the Chicago Bears in a trade. The Raiders sent Mack and a 2019 second round pick to the Bears for a 2019 and 2020 first round pick and a 2019 third round pick. A lot of people […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have some decisions to make with what to do about their backup quarterback spots, and it turns out Mike Tomlin might decide to keep all four on the active roster. When Tomlin was asked about what he would do about the quarterback situation on Tuesday he wouldn’t rule keeping all four, noting it […]

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and his new coach Pat Shurmur seem to be getting along just fine. Beckham can be a lot to handle at times, and the star wide receiver didn’t have the greatest relationship with his old boss, Ben McAdoo. It was important when Shurmur came in to coach the team […]

Johnny Manziel and the Cleveland Browns had high hopes for what their relationship would be. He was supposed to be the quarterback that turned around the franchise and finally got back to the winning ways. Unfortunately, that isn’t what happened, and the Browns are still looking for a quarterback to save them, and Manziel is trying […]

Cooper Rush is currently the second quarterback on the Dallas Cowboys depth chart, and it appears that it is going to stay away.  Rush went 11-for-17 for 93 yards with two interceptions in the Cowboys last game against the Arizona Cardinals, and there were questions if he was the right guy to backup Dak Prescott. On […]

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones isn’t shy about his desire to win another Super Bowl, and he would go as far to pay an embarrassing amount of money to get it done. The Cowboys won their last Super Bowl in 1996 and since that the team has fallen short time and time again. Jones appeared […]

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady finally addressed the talk about Dez Bryant being interested in joining the Pats in an interview on WEEI’s Kirk and Callahan show. The Patriots have had questions all offseason regarding the wide receiver position, and with Julian Edelman suspended for the first four games, the need for depth at the […]

The San Francisco 49ers and Jimmy Garoppolo have a lot of high expectations for the 2018 season, and with that comes a lot of pressure. In their Week 2 preseason game against the Houston Texans, the first-team offense moved the ball well but struggled getting into the end zone, making it clear there’s still plenty […]

All offseason the talk around the New York Giants was when will an extension get down with Odell Beckham Jr. According to Ian Rapport and Kim Jones of NFL Network, a deal could be done very soon and when he puts the pen to the paper it will make him the highest paid receiver in […]

The Buffalo Bills haven’t named their starting quarterback for the first regular season game but according to Ian Rapport of NFL Network, the team is “absolutely fine” with starting Nate Peterman. From @gmfb: Even before Josh Allen’s start, it was clear the #Bills were not going to simply hand the job to their rookie. Meanwhile Nathan […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton can use his legs to make plays, and it’s what makes him such a special quarterback. Newton knows that his running ability is a gift but it can also be a curse at times and in the last preseason game it was a big curse. In the Panthers’ third preseason game against […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are placing wide receiver Marqise Lee on injured reserve, according to Ian Rapport of NFL Network. Lee suffered a brutal knee injury in the teams third preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons. The #Jaguars are placing WR Marqise Lee on Injured Reserve, source said, after he suffered ligament damage on that brutal […]

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster suffered a concussion against the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday night and is probably out for the preseason. Injury Update: Reuben Foster (concussion) is out. #SFvsIND — San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) August 25, 2018 49ers general manager John Lynch had said previously that Foster would probably play in the fourth preseason […]

Ravens rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson is still trying to adjust to life in the NFL still but John Harbaugh thinks that he had his breakout game on Saturday against the Miami Dolphins. In Jackson’s first three preseason games he struggled with completion percentage only completing 41.9 percent of his throws. Against the Dolphins, however, he […]

The third preseason game is supposed to be a dress rehearsal for the regular season. If Friday night’s game is any indication, the New England Patriots still have plenty of work before the season officially kicks off. The Patriots were outworked in every facet of the game and head coach Bill Belichick offered a blunt assessment. […]

The Oakland Raiders have Derek Carr as their starting quarterback. After that, Jon Gruden doesn’t know if he is comfortable with the quarterback depth chart. Gruden wouldn’t commit to his backup quarterback currently being on the roster when asked about it on Friday. “I don’t know,” Gruden said Friday via NFL.com. “You know, we’re going […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young hasn’t even played in a regular season NBA game and he is facing all kinds of pressure from everyone. DeMar DeRozan opened up last year about dealing with mental health issues and Young knows that is something he will have to deal with his entire career. “I’m very aware of […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles had quite the run through last year’s playoffs and looked like a guy we had never seen before. He made throws he hadn’t made earlier in his career, leading to talk about where he would be traded to be a starting quarterback somewhere else. During the preseason, Foles hasn’t looked […]

After seeking a second opinion for stingers in his neck, Dallas Cowboys Center Travis Frederick has been diagnosed with Guillain Barre Syndrome. An update on what’s going on with me: pic.twitter.com/KSkMUvyCWk — Travis Frederick (@tfrederick72) August 22, 2018 According to the Mayo Clinic website, Guillain-Barre syndrome is a rare disorder in which your body’s immune system […]

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger took some shots last weekend at the hands of Jalen Ramsey, just like a lot of quarterbacks around the league did. Ramsey said that Big Ben was decent at best and that is was Antonio Brown that made him look a lot better than he actually was. Ramsey did acknowledge that […]