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The Pittsburgh Steelers are conducting their training camp at Heinz Field without fans being able to watch practices. And they’ll be doing the same during the regular season for their first two home games. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Steelers announced that fans won’t be permitted for the team’s first two home games in […]

The NFL is not enforcing league-wide guidelines for fan attendance during the 2020 season. While some teams have already come to a decision on how many fans can attend home games, the Philadelphia Eagles are the latest to announce there will be no fan permitted at their home opener, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Eagles are […]

Teams across the NFL have been discussing what to do in the wake of the situation involving Jacob Blake, a black man that was shot by the police and paralyzed from the waist down. In response to the dreadful incident, the New Orleans Saints are paying tribute to Blake on the practice field. The Saints, […]

Teams across the major sports leagues are taking a stand against racial injustices in the wake of Jacob Blake being shot by police. While the NBA and MLB had teams boycott playing games on Wednesday, the New York Giants pushed back practice on Thursday to discuss ‘important matters’ on social issues. Joe Judge, the new […]

The peculiar situation involving Mackensie Alexander of the Cincinnati Bengals’ father received some positive news on Thursday. After conducting a thorough search for him in recent days, Alexander’s missing father was found, per multiple sources. Earlier this week on Tuesday, it was reported that Alexander was leaving Cincinnati’s training camp due to a family emergency. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are more than excited to get Ben Roethlisberger back under center for the 2020 season. However, there was once a moment where there was a legitimate concern of him not playing football again. In the first part of his ‘Bigger than Ben’ documentary, Roethlisberger revealed just how severe his elbow injury was […]

Jimmy Garoppolo reportedly struggled during Wednesday’s practice with the San Francisco 49ers, throwing three interceptions in a six-throw span. Despite Garoppolo’s turnover woes in practice, his teammates aren’t overly concerned with him heading into the season. Jimmie Ward, one of the members of San Francisco’s secondary, was quick to point out that Garoppolo helped lead […]

The Arizona Cardinals are receiving a ton of hype ahead of the 2020 season after having an active offseason. As the team attempts to drown out the noise, head coach Kliff Kingsbury unveiled a new strategy for Arizona’s training camp practices. During a practice, Kingsbury told defensive coordinator Vance Joseph that the offense was going […]

There’s still an opportunity for the Dallas Cowboys to sign Earl Thomas ahead of the 2020 season. But Xavier Woods isn’t too concerned with the possibility that the Cowboys add the veteran safety. While Dallas considers the idea of adding him, Woods shared his thoughts on the rumors of the team signing Thomas. “It doesn’t […]

Nick Bosa is looking to build on his impressive rookie season with the San Francisco 49ers. However, an injury may prevent him from beginning the season healthy. After undergoing an MRI on his leg, Kyle Shanahan opened up about Bosa’s injury. “Glad he ended up getting that MRI because there was more to it. . […]

DK Metcalf proved to be a steal at the No. 64 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft for the Seattle Seahawks. Following his stellar rookie campaign, Metcalf received a ringing endorsement from Seattle’s offensive coordinator, Brian Schottenheimer. “This guy is an unbelievable worker. He wants to be great,” Schottenheimer said, via Joe Fann of NBCSportsSeattle.com. […]

The Dallas Cowboys are one of the few teams in the NFL that will have fans present in their home opener in the 2020 season. Jerry Jones, the owner of the Cowboys, shared his opinion on some teams having fans in person while others won’t. “Absolutely [it’s fair],” Jones said on 105.3 The Fan on […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have gotten into full swing at training camp, but one of the members of the roster is taking a leave of absence. According to the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, cornerback Mackensie Alexander is leaving training camp due to a family emergency. Sources: #Bengals CB Mackensie Alexander has left training camp as the […]

Earlier this offseason, Eddie Jackson became the highest-paid safety in the NFL after the Chicago Bears gave him a four-year, $58.4 million extension. Nevertheless, his time as the top-paid safety lasted fewer than eight months. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Arizona Cardinals are making Budda Baker the highest-paid safety in NFL history. Arizona is […]

The New England Patriots were lacking a reliable tight end in 2019. The team is hoping one of their rookies can prevent that from happening again in 2020. As New England continues training camp, Bill Belichick is seeing progress in rookies Devin Asiasi and Dalton Keene. “Devin and Dalton have worked hard,” Belichick said. “They’ve […]

It remains to be seen when Tua Tagovailoa will make his debut for the Miami Dolphins during the 2020 season. At the least, he’s showing signs of progress during training camp. During Monday’s practice, Tagovailoa threw a 70-yard touchdown and is having other ‘flashes of brilliance’ during training camp. Gotta blast @Tua 🚀 Malcolm pic.twitter.com/NBLoLaE9Ex […]

Some teams around the NFL are going to have fans present during the 2020 season while others have empty stadiums. Even though the discrepancy of fans at games has caused a stir among other coaches in the league, Denver Broncos’ head coach, Vic Fangio, was straightforward on how he feels about the NFL’s inconsistent attendance […]

Minkah Fitzpatrick thrived in his first season with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2019 as he patrolled the field at free safety. While Fitzpatrick would prefer to be moved around, the Steelers revealed their plan for him in 2020. During a conference call, the Steelers’ defensive backs coach, Tom Bradley, shared how Pittsburgh wants to utilize […]

The San Francisco 49ers have arguably the best tight end in the NFL in George Kittle. Still, the team is making sure they have enough depth behind Kittle on the roster. As the team continues training camp, San Francisco has signed tight end Erik Swoope, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Former Miami hoops player and […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are amped about their new-look wide receiver room, but they may have taken a slight hit on Monday. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Tyrell Williams has a torn labrum in his shoulder and will attempt to play through it. #Raiders WR Tyrell Williams has a torn labrum in his […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn’t hesitate to bring in Rob Gronkowski to reunite him with Tom Brady. Now the Buccaneers are reuniting Bruce Arians with one of his former offensive linemen. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Tampa Bay is signing former Cardinals center AQ Shipley, pending a physical. Former Cardinals’ center A.Q. Shipley is reuniting […]

Earl Thomas’ time with the Baltimore Ravens came to an abrupt halt over the weekend. Pete Carroll acknowledged that it’s been a tough journey for Thomas in recent seasons. Carroll, who coached Thomas on the Seattle Seahawks, shared his reaction to Thomas’ release from the Ravens. “It’s been a tough time for Earl,” Carroll said, […]

The Cleveland Browns had high hopes for Grant Delpit in 2020, but the team is anxiously waiting to see the extent of his injury. During Monday’s practice, Delpit was carted off of the field and is undergoing tests for an Achilles injury. Back in April, the Browns took Delpit with the No. 44 pick in […]

It was evident that Baker Mayfield and Odell Beckham Jr. struggled to get on the same page in their first year together with the Cleveland Browns in 2019. Following the duo’s disappointing campaign last year, Mayfield opened up about his chemistry with Beckham heading into the 2020 season. “It’s sure as hell going to be […]

The San Francisco 49ers already have a long list of wide receivers on their injury report and they added another name to the list on Sunday. According to ESPN’s Field Yates, rookie Brandon Aiyuk left practice on Sunday with an apparent hamstring issue. Current 49ers WR injuries:▫️Deebo Samuel (Jones fracture – likely to miss games)▫️Jalen […]

Adrian Peterson continues to defy the odds at the running back position as he enters his 14th season in the NFL. While it is unclear what his role will be with the Washington Football Team in 2020, Peterson shared why he continues to suit up on Sundays. “They put us in this box, four to […]

Some of the NFL world was surprised to see the Baltimore Ravens part ways with Earl Thomas, including some of the players in the league. Following the release of Thomas, Deshaun Watson of the Houston Texans exclaimed on Twitter that he ‘can’t wait to see’ where Thomas lands. Surprised the Ravens released my guy @Earl_Thomas […]

The Arizona Cardinals have been doing their due diligence on veteran cornerbacks and they’ve decided to sign one on Sunday. After bringing him in for a workout earlier this week, pending a physical, the Cardinals plan to sign Dre Kirkpatrick, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. #AZCardinals are planning to sign FA CB Dre Kirkpatrick, source […]

It was reported earlier this week that the Cleveland Browns were holding a workout with veteran linebacker and former Super Bowl MVP Malcolm Smith. It appears both sides have come to an agreement. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Cleveland has inked a deal with Smith for the 2020 season. Browns signed former Seahawks and Raiders […]

Henry Ruggs is projected to be an immediate contributor for the Las Vegas Raiders as a rookie and they have lofty expectations for him moving forward. Ahead of his first year with the Raiders, Ruggs is expected to see a similar role that Las Vegas had in mind for Antonio Brown last season, per Bleacher […]

There’s been a hiccup in COVID-19 tests in the NFL, with multiple teams producing false-positive tests over the weekend. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Josh Allen is going to miss practice on Sunday with the Buffalo Bills due to having a false-positive COVID-19 test. Bills’ QB Josh Allen received a false positive COVID test result […]

The New England Patriots still have a couple of weeks to make a decision at quarterback, but the competition may already be over. With time winding down before the regular season, NFL Network’s Mike Giardi gave a revealing update on the battle between Cam Newton and Jarrett Stidham. Based on Jarrett Stidham being limited again […]

Joe Judge is entering his first season as the head coach of the New York Giants, an experience that Bill Parcells is all too familiar with. Parcells, a Hall-of-Fame coach, offered some simple advice for Judge ahead of his first year at the helm in New York. With Judge preparing tirelessly for his inaugural season […]

Earl Thomas isn’t present at training camp with the Baltimore Ravens due to an altercation with fellow teammate, Chuck Clark. After causing multiple issues in his short time in Baltimore, Thomas’ future with the Ravens is hanging in the balance, per ESPN’s Jamison Hensley. The scuffle between Thomas and Clark took place on Friday when […]

Trent Williams and Nick Bosa have battled each other early in San Francisco 49ers training camp, with the wily veteran getting the best of the young edge rusher in most circumstances. Despite having dominant practices himself, Williams had nothing but praise for the second-year defensive end. “Nick, he’s better than I already thought he was, […]

The Chicago Bears underwent a competition at the kicker position ahead of the 2019 season and it appears they’ll be doing the same this season. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Bears are electing to sign veteran kicker Cairo Santos on Saturday. Bears are expected to sign former Chiefs’ kicker Cairo Santos after he clears […]

The Dallas Cowboys are considered “America’s Team” and are constantly given lofty expectations each and every season. However, the Cowboys haven’t hoisted a Lombardi Trophy in quite some time and Jaylon Smith wants to change that. While speaking about Dallas’ upcoming season, Smith stated that the Cowboys have ‘something to prove’ in 2020. “We’ve got […]

The New England Patriots aren’t committed to a kicker for the 2020 season and they could be bringing in a familiar face. According to The Athletic’s Jeff Howe, the Patriots are hosting veteran kicker Nick Folk for a visit. The Patriots hosted Nick Folk for a visit today, per source. — Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) August […]

Earl Thomas was sent home after being involved in an altercation with Baltimore Ravens teammate, Chuck Clark. While the scuffle between the two has made headlines, Thomas reacted to him being sent home by the team, per ESPN’s Jamison Hensley. Earl Thomas just posted this on IG: pic.twitter.com/BS1YHoNzdg — Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) August 22, 2020 […]