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Recently, rapper Jay-Z partnered with the NFL to become part of the Super Bowl halftime show process. Now, it seems like Jay-Z is trying to further his role in the NFL and has significant interest in becoming a part team owner per TMZ. The specific details of which team that might be hasn’t come out […]

Apparently, Josh McCown isn’t ready to call it quits in the NFL just yet. The 40-year old quarterback is coming out of retirement to play for the Philadelphia Eagles according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Josh McCown, who announced his retirement this summer to spend more time with family, is returning to play his 17th […]

Garett Bolles has shown some progression with the Denver Broncos throughout training camp so far, and Vic Fangio has taken notice. The first-year coach is impressed with the advancement the third-year left tackle has made since last season, especially mentally. “I like where he’s at. I like his mindset,” coach Vic Fangio said. “He’s not […]

Since arriving in the NFL, Alvin Kamara has become one of the most tantalizing running backs in the league. Former New Orleans running back Deuce McAllister sees some similarities between the superstar playmaker and Detroit Lions legend Barry Sanders. “That’s high praise,” McAllister said, per The Athletic’s Jeff Duncan. “His thighs aren’t as big as […]

The NFL has decided to reinstate Josh Gordon, paving the way for his return to the New England Patriots. After the league made their decision, they made a formal statement in support of the troubled wide receiver. “We are all rooting for Josh to succeed, both personally and professionally,” Goodell said in a statement. “Everyone […]

In the NFL, you have to have a short-term memory and take it game-by-game. Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Leonard Wester has that exact mindset after having a disappointing outing against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday. “You’ve got to move on as fast as you can, especially during camp,” Wester said. “It’s not like during the […]

The New Orleans Saints struck gold when they landed Alvin Kamara in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft. The Saints running back has showcased his dual-threat ability and explains how he continues to evolve. “It’s definitely been a different grind, from my conditioning, to the way I train working with the weights, to […]

There has been uncertainty surrounding the future of Josh Gordon with the New England Patriots all offseason. The uncertainty now turns into certainty after the NFL has decided to reinstate Gordon according to Adam Schefter. Gordon filed for reinstatement earlier this offseason and the NFL granted him another chance. The big-play wide receiver was suspended […]

The Cincinnati Bengals can’t seem to catch a break along their offensive line this year. After mulling the decision, offensive lineman Christian Westerman has retired from the NFL, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Bengals placed Westerman on the exempt/left squad list on Friday. Westerman spent just two seasons with the organization and […]

Pat Shurmur and the New York Giants have been reserved on what they plan to do with Saquon Barkley during the preseason. In a wise decision, Barkley will not suit up against the Chicago Bears in the Giants’ second preseason contest, per Kimberly Jones. Barkley will watch from the sidelines for the second consecutive week. […]

Injuries have been the only thing preventing Will Fuller from becoming one of the NFL’s best young wide receivers. The Houston Texans speedy wideout is hoping to get some playing time in the preseason. “Definitely,” Fuller said Thursday, via quotes from the team. “I think I need to play in a preseason because I haven’t […]

When coming into the NFL, players are always curious to see themselves in the next Madden video game. Earlier this week, an EA Sports representative attended a Denver Broncos practice and Phillip Lindsay does not approve of his avatar on Madden 20. Broncos Call Out ‘Madden 20’ For Phillip Lindsay’s Look https://t.co/j2CZFomKTe pic.twitter.com/i7ybIkPM55 — CBSColorado […]

With the direction that the NFL is headed in, running backs are struggling to secure long-term deals that pay them fairly. In an attempt to change the outlook on the position, running backs could create a new union as a separate bargaining unit. According to reports, there has already been a petition filed by the […]

There has been a ton of uncertainty surrounding Demaryius Thomas since he joined the New England Patriots. On Thursday, Thomas took a stride forward in his recovery and resumed sprinting. So far in training camp, there has been no timetable for Thomas’ return to the team amid his rehab from a torn Achilles he suffered […]

The fans and the media alike have begun to criticize Aaron Rodgers this offseason for his shortcomings. On the other side of the spectrum, Greg Jennings has nothing but praise for the Green Bay Packers quarterback. "Aaron Rodgers is a future first-ballot Hall of Famer. He has absolutely zero to prove. We talk about the […]

Aside from the obvious addition of Odell Beckham Jr., the Cleveland Browns also added Kareem Hunt this offseason. After watching Hunt during practice on Thursday, Baker Mayfield seems delighted to have him at his disposal this year. “It’s great to have Kareem out there, the special talent that he is, and to get out there […]

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is set to be one of the next quarterbacks who receives a lucrative contract. Whatever Prescott attains could determine what Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff earns on his next deal. Goff doesn’t seem to be focused on Prescott’s future contract, but did add that he hopes Dak can negotiate a […]

The San Francisco 49ers have already said that rookie Nick Bosa won’t see the field during the preseason due to a sprained ankle. Their main goal is to get him healthy and ready for the regular season in a few weeks. It seems as if Bosa has made progress in his recovery, shedding the walking […]

The Detroit Lions began training camp with Damon Harrison on the non-football injury list. On Thursday morning, Detroit activated Harrison to the roster per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Sources: The #Lions are taking DT Damon “Snacks” Harrison off the active/NFI list today. Getting back to full strength on D with return of one of […]

Saquon Barkley’s preseason last year during his rookie season was cut short after the New York Giants took precaution following a hamstring injury to their prized rusher. This year, though, Pat Shurmur has remained silent on whether or not Barkley will see the field during the preseason. Via ProFootballTalk: “He’s a valuable player, so we’ll […]

Coming into the NFL, Josh Allen was being compared to the likes of Ben Roethlisberger in terms of his size. On the other hand, in terms of his game, the Buffalo Bills gunslinger has been compared to Cam Newton. Yes, Allen and Newton are different molds of quarterbacks but there are some similarities there. Entering […]

The Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers have held joint practices ahead of their preseason game on Friday. On Wednesday, Xavien Howard and Minkah Fitzpatrick had to be separated by teammates after exchanging words at each other. Via Chris Perkins in The Athletic: “Oh, no, that’s not a common thing,” Minkah Fitzpatrick said of the […]

Rookie quarterbacks sometimes have a tough time adjusting to the NFL and reading defenses. The Cincinnati Bengals seem to be satisfied with the strides that rookie Ryan Finley has made in training camp. Per Paul Dehner Jr. in The Athletic: “From our perspective, (Finley’s) been making the improvements that you would expect to see from […]

The Detroit Lions are trying different forms of rest for some of their players in hopes it results in some wins during the regular season. As for Matthew Stafford, he is appreciative of the days off that he is receiving during training camp. Via Dave Birkett in the Detroit Free Press: “I’m not 21 anymore, […]

The Houston Texans may be inclined to move on from Jadeveon Clowney amid his holdout from the team. The Texans’ pass-rushing specialist is set to become a free agent in 2020. One ideal trade partner for the Texans could be the Washington Redskins. As currently constructed, the biggest need for the Texans is at the […]

The New York Jets were among the teams in the NFL who actually played their starting quarterback in their preseason opener. The Jets kicked off their preseason schedule against the New York Giants, with Sam Darnold starting under center. The first drive for New York couldn’t have gone much better with Darnold completing four of […]

The Chicago Bears are entering the 2019 season with a loaded offense around Mitchell Trubisky. Among his weapons, Trubisky is enthusiastic to insert rookie Riley Ridley into the mix this year. “I love throwing to Riley. He’s very savvy,” he said. “He’s like [Wims] a lot where he can run the whole route tree. We […]

Since announcing his retirement from football, some people insist that Rob Gronkowski will make his return to the New England Patriots this year. The retired tight end will be announcing something on August 27th. His announcement is not expected to be about a return to the NFL. But it undoubtedly will spark rumors of him […]

The Houston Texans have been waiting for Jadeveon Clowney to end his holdout and return to the team in the near future. In a turn of events, a trade involving Clowney may be inevitable at this point according to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle. I’ll be surprised if Jadeveon Clowney isn’t traded. They need […]

After just one season under his belt, Baker Mayfield has unmistakably become one of the NFL’s most polarizing players. What would an investment with Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers mean? Mayfield, the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback, has become very marketable with his authentic personality. The blossoming star is taking his interest into the drink […]

The football world was filled with heavy hearts when they found out that Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver coach, Darryl Drake passed away on Sunday. Before the Steelers began their practice on Tuesday, the team took some time to remember their wide receivers coach. A special moment before Tuesday’s practice for Coach Drake. pic.twitter.com/gQh55qPzrx — Pittsburgh […]

The NFL may have ruled against Antonio Brown in his attempt to wear his old helmet in 2019, but that doesn’t mean that the Oakland Raiders wide receiver won’t get his way. According to reports, the NFL will allow Brown to keep his helmet design if he finds an updated version. Throughout this whole process, […]

The Atlanta Falcons will be one of two teams who will get the pleasure of having five preseason games this year. Despite the extra game, it’s still likely we see minimal work from the Falcons’ starters in their exhibition schedule. After two preseason games, the Falcons are 0-2 after being defeated by the Denver Broncos […]

During training camps, teams tend to hold joint practices to get a view of their roster against an opposing team. This week, the Indianapolis Colts and the Cleveland Browns are sharing the same practice field. Among the players who are involved with the practices, T.Y. Hilton doesn’t seem like he’s a supporter of joint practices. […]

Death, taxes, and Tom Brady being good at football are the three guarantees in life. Recently, there has been some question marks surrounding his future with the New England Patriots, but that hasn’t shifted his focus. Despite the uncertainty surrounding his future with the Patriots, Brady still plans to play until he’s 45 years old. […]

The Los Angeles Rams opened their preseason by squaring off against the Oakland Raiders. To Sean McVay’s surprise, the team came out flat and lost the game by the score of 14-3. In the game, Los Angeles struggled to create a rhythm offensively with drops and penalties hindering their progress. The majority of fans were […]

Among the notable holdouts in the NFL, Jadeveon Clowney has been away from the Houston Texans during training camp. Despite his absence, Houston expects Clowney to get up to speed quickly once he reports. Earlier this offseason, the Texans placed their franchise tag on the athletic pass rusher. To no one’s surprise, the former No. […]

After the Tampa Bay Buccaneers played last week against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Bruce Arians spoke about the possibility of adding players in their secondary. As a result, Tampa Bay is expressing interest in safety Marcus Gilchrist, per Ian Rapoport. According to Rapoport, the Buccaneers hosted Gilchrist for a visit and workout on Monday. At this […]

The Dallas Cowboys were without All-Pro center Travis Frederick last season. Frederick was eager to strap up his pads for the first time since 2017 on Saturday night in the Cowboys’ preseason opener. “There was some thought there, but again, my goal of the whole thing is to try to make it as normal as […]