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Some teams in the NFL have already had to endure a few players opting out of the 2020 season due to the concerns surrounding COVID-19. On the other hand, Mike Tomlin revealed the Pittsburgh Steelers’ secret to zero player opt-outs so far. “But more than anything, largely, we’ve been working to educate our guys about […]

The deadline for NFL players to opt-out of the 2020 season is on Thursday and Tre’Davious White, an All-Pro cornerback for the Buffalo Bills, is undecided. While he has yet to make a decision, White blasted fans who question player opt-outs this season. “Crazy that me choosing my family’s wellbeing over a game comes with […]

Despite winning the Super Bowl in 2019, the Kansas City Chiefs are perceived as a team that has a weak secondary on defense. Charvarius Ward, who’s quietly become a talented commodity for the Chiefs, is predicting his own breakout season with supreme confidence. “Honestly, I feel like I could be one of the best young […]

Given how his tenure with the Minnesota Vikings concluded, it was presumed that Stefon Diggs forced his way out of Minnesota. On the contrary, Diggs believes that he didn’t do anything to incite a change of scenery. During a conversation with Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic, Diggs reacted to the claims that he forced his […]

Aaron Donald saw a ton of success under defensive coordinator Wade Phillips with the Los Angeles Rams. However, Donald will have to get accustomed to playing for new defensive coordinator Brandon Staley as he enters his seventh season with the Rams. Even though he’ll be playing a different scheme in 2020, Donald spoke about the […]

There are players and coaches that are confident in the NFL being able to conduct the 2020 season in a safe manner. It’s safe to say that Avery Williamson of the New York Jets is not part of that group. While speaking to the media via a Zoom call on Wednesday, Williamson sounded off on […]

The NFL has informed teams that sequestering players voluntarily in hotels is allowed during training camps. While the Tampa Bay Buccaneers begin training camp, Bruce Arians told Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times that the team is preparing a ‘voluntary’ bubble to ensure the safety of their team. Recently, Sean Payton of the New […]

Teams around the NFL are taking precautions in case players test positive for COVID-19 during the 2020 season. Some teams are also taking extra precautions for the coaching staff as well. Adam Gase, the head coach of the New York Jets, revealed that the team has a ‘depth chart’ for coaches in the event that […]

The San Francisco 49ers have added some speed to their wide receiving corps in recent seasons and Jimmy Garoppolo appreciates it. During a Zoom call with reporters, Garoppolo spoke about the one area where he is impressed with the 49ers wide receivers heading into the 2020 season. Per Matt Barrows in The Athletic: “I think […]

J.C. Tretter, the NFLPA president and center of the Cleveland Browns, has been very critical of the NFL’s handling of the 2020 season amid the COVID-19 pandemic. And he still isn’t holding back. While the NFL and NFLPA verbally agreed to a revised CBA ahead of the 2020 season, Tretter claims the league tried to […]

The New England Patriots placed veteran Mohamed Sanu on the PUP list to begin training camp but his time there was short-lived. Just a couple of days after being placed on the list, the Patriots activated Sanu from the PUP list on Tuesday. Patriots activate Mohamed Sanu from PUP https://t.co/kc5r6VBSbQ — ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) August 4, […]

Derek Carr is entering a pivotal season of his career with the Las Vegas Raiders and he’ll be sporting some new attire in 2020. According to The Athletic’s Vic Tafur, Carr will honor Kobe Bryant by wearing an arm sleeve this season. Derek Carr will wear an arm sleeve to honor Kobe Bryant. “Watched every […]

Davante Adams is a leader for the Green Bay Packers and he wants to be a leader in social changes as well. While speaking to local media on Tuesday, Adams spoke out on the importance of fighting for social justice, per Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Adams said he feels it's imperative to […]

A ton of NFL coaches have expressed concern about the lack of preparation their rookies will have this offseason due to COVID-19. Kevin Stefanski, the new head coach of the Cleveland Browns, spoke out on the ‘shorter runway’ the team will have to experience to get rookie Jedrick Wills ready for the 2020 season. During […]

Players and coaches around the NFL are getting accustomed to having to wear masks in the team facility. However, the Tennessee Titans shouldn’t have an issue forgetting to wear a mask. While the Titans begin training camp, veteran Dennis Kelly has become the team’s unofficial mask sheriff, according to his teammates. Even though Taylor Lewan […]

Shaq Barrett was hoping to earn a long-term deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this offseason. Outside variables, however, prevented it from happening. While Barrett will play under the franchise tag in 2020, he spoke out on his long-term deal falling through with Tampa Bay this offseason. “It was pretty much just the whole situation […]

Dalvin Cook was preparing to hold out from the Minnesota Vikings until he received a new contract. However, he decided to report to training camp amid his contract dispute with the team. Despite his decision to report to training camp, the Vikings are working ‘extremely hard’ to sign Cook to an extension. While speaking about […]

Some of the major sports have chosen to have players reside in a proverbial bubble to keep players safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the NFL’s ability to do the same, the league does not permit the use of a bubble, per the Minnesota Vikings GM Rick Spielman. In an article on TwinCities.com, Spielman told […]

The New York Jets surprisingly released veteran Brian Winters on Sunday and it didn’t take him long to find a new team. Just a day after the Jets sent him to free agency, Winters is signing with the Buffalo Bills, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. After his surprise release yesterday, former #Jets G Brian Winters […]

Joey Bosa recently became the highest-paid defensive player in the NFL after signing a massive extension with the Los Angeles Chargers. While Joey has been nothing but consistent in his career thus far, he made a bold prediction for his brother Nick, who plays for the San Francisco 49ers. #Chargers DE Joey Bosa says his […]

The New York Jets are making roster moves ahead of the 2020 season, and they made a surprising one on Monday. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Jets decided to release wide receiver Quincy Enunwa. The #Jets released WR Quincy Enunwa (neck), who was already out for the season and on reserve/PUP. His $6M […]

The New Orleans Saints, along with the other 31 teams in the NFL, are getting accustomed to the guidelines the league has handed down amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Cameron Jordan, the team’s All-Pro defensive end, revealed the extreme social distancing measures the NFL has taken thus far. Cam Jordan discusses how training camp is different […]

There were reports that the Las Vegas Raiders could be releasing PJ Hall, but it appears they have other plans for him. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Las Vegas has backtracked and is trading Hall to the Minnesota Vikings. The #Raiders, who informed #Raiders 2nd round DT PJ Hall he was being released […]

Matthew Stafford became the first starting quarterback in the NFL to be placed on the COVID-19 reserve list and there is now another starter joining Stafford. Before his first season as the unquestioned full-time starter for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Gardner Minshew was placed on the COVID-19 reserve list, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Another starting […]

The Dallas Cowboys predicate their offense on pounding the football with Ezekiel Elliott and they’ll be without his lead blocker this season. According to the NFL Network’s Jane Slater, fullback Jamize Olawale has opted out of the 2020 season. #Cowboys FB Jamize Olawale has decided to opt out for the season per team source — […]

Alex Smith is attempting to make a miraculous comeback to the NFL. He appears to be making progress with the Washington Football Team, formerly known as the Redskins. According to a source who spoke to JP Finlay of NBC Sports, Smith ‘looked good’ during on-field workouts. “Speaking with sources close to the Washington Football Team, […]

Kyler Murray and Larry Fitzgerald are entering their second season together with the Arizona Cardinals and they continue to improve their chemistry off the field. While the Cardinals get ready for training camp, Murray and Fitzgerald took part in a game of chess against each other. Anytime anyplace. 🥋 pic.twitter.com/X6c4hRixs9 — Kyler Murray (@K1) August […]

There continues to be a slew of players in the NFL that opt out of the 2020 season and the New York Giants are adding another to the list. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, wide receiver Da’Mari Scott is opting out of the upcoming season. Giants’ WR Da'Mari Scott informed the team he will opt […]

Teams around the NFL are beginning to place players on the COVID-19 reserve list as training camps are gearing up to begin. According to ESPN’s Brooke Pryor, the Pittsburgh Steelers have placed James Washington and Jaylen Samuels on the COVID-19 reserve list. Steelers have placed RB Jaylen Samuels and WR James Washington on the reserve/COVID […]

Dante Scarnecchia, the legendary offensive line coach for the New England Patriots who retired this offseason, seems just as excited as everyone else to see Cam Newton on the roster. While making an appearance on Sirius XM Mad Dog Sports Radio, Scarnecchia weighed in on Newton’s quarterback battle with Jarrett Stidham: “I think he has […]

Matthew Stafford is attempting to return from a back injury in 2020 and he’s apparently had another hiccup ahead of training camp. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Detroit Lions have placed Stafford on the COVID-19 reserve list. The #Lions have placed QB Matthew Stafford on the COVID-19 list, per the wire. — […]

Not long ago, David Njoku requested a trade from the Cleveland Browns ahead of the 2020 season. But it appears he’s had a change of heart. In a tweet on Saturday, Njoku backed down on his trade demand and expressed his commitment to the Browns this season. I’m all in Cleveland. Time to work. — […]

Rumors surfaced that the San Francisco 49ers were a team that could be in pursuit of Jadeveon Clowney. Even though it’s highly unlikely that the 49ers sign him, San Francisco has gauged interest on Clowney, per a source that spoke to Sports Illustrated’s Leo Luna. The reports of the 49ers reaching out to Clowney first […]

Players and coaches from all major sports are beginning to kneel during the national anthem in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. While it’s become a popular choice to kneel, Benjamin Watson — a former member of the New England Patriots — defended standing during the anthem. There has always been more than one […]

Joe Burrow recently signed his rookie contract with the Cincinnati Bengals to the tune of $36.1 million over four years. When asked about his sudden influx of money, Burrow iterated that he plans to spend zero dollars from his first NFL contract. “I don’t plan on spending any contract money,” said Bengals rookie gunslinger Joe […]

Joe Burrow is entering his rookie season with the Cincinnati Bengals and due to COVID-19, he’s finally gotten a chance to tour the team’s facility. While he’s getting acclimated to his new team, Burrow was uncertain on whether or not the preseason was canceled. During a Zoom call with the local media, Burrow answered a […]

It’s been assumed that Drew Brees is going to be playing his final season in the NFL in 2020 with the New Orleans Saints. Despite the presumptions being made, Brees is deflecting the idea that he’s going to retire after the 2020 season concludes. During a talk with reporters, Brees quickly refuted the notion that […]

Nick Foles was brought in by the Chicago Bears this offseason to compete for the starting quarterback job. While talking to the media, Foles spoke out on his fit in Chicago’s offense with Matt Nagy, per JJ Stankevitz of NBC Sports. Nick Foles, who's played in versions of Matt Nagy's offense in Kansas City & […]

The New England Patriots have been severely affected by players opting out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19. While the Patriots have lost a few starters, Bill Belichick reacted to multiple New England players opting out this season. “I respect all of them,” Belichick said, via Henry McKenna of USA Today. “I talked to […]