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DeSean Jackson decided to give an emotional speech to the Philadelphia Eagles during their team meeting on Monday, igniting others to speak up. Following Jackson’s speech on racial injustices, Jason Kelce took to Instagram to express his opinion on George Floyd’s wrongful murder. https://www.instagram.com/p/CA6PPKXnekN/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link It’s apparent that whatever Jackson shared during the team meeting prompted […]

It’s evident that changes need to be made to the system that has treated people of color unjustly following the tragic murder of George Floyd. As a result of what has transpired this past week, New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis is calling for policing policies to change. While making an appearance on NFL Network, […]

Jimmy Garoppolo has received plenty of criticism ever since the San Francisco 49ers lost in the Super Bowl, but his teammates continue to defend him. Even Trent Williams, who hasn’t been with the 49ers for two months, is expressing his support for Garoppolo. “From being in my position, not having a lot of success in […]

A growing group of athletes and sports figures has voiced a stance on the unlawful killing of George Floyd. Mark Davis, the owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, is anxious to find ‘solutions’ after watching the video of Floyd’s death. In a statement on the team’s official site, Mark Davis is calling for changes to […]

Year after year, there seems to be a group of players that rise into stardom or take a leap forward at their respective position. Similar to previous seasons, the 2020 NFL season is shaping up to have quite a few players that have a chance of bursting onto the scene. Also, that includes players that […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are expecting Henry Ruggs to become an immediate impact player as a rookie. However, there is a rumor floating around that Ruggs is recovering from a freak off-the-field injury, per Mitchell Renz of Chat Sports. Henry Ruggs III’s thigh was punctured helping a friend move. He was caught between a trailer […]

The Minnesota Vikings have undergone quite a few changes on both sides of the ball this offseason. Of course, the most notable move that the Vikings made was the trade that sent Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills. After parting ways with Diggs, Minnesota selected Justin Jefferson with the No. 22 pick in the 2020 […]

The Indianapolis Colts were among the teams that made a change at quarterback this offseason, signing Philip Rivers in free agency. Despite Jacoby Brissett’s efforts in 2019, the Colts believe Rivers can help them return to the postseason in 2020. Upon the signing of Rivers, Indianapolis also added rookies Jonathan Taylor and Michael Pittman Jr. […]

Talk about having a come up. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers went from being a 7-9 team in 2019 to a Super Bowl contender after signing Tom Brady to replace Jameis Winston under center. Besides Brady, Tampa Bay was also able to land Rob Gronkowski in a trade, giving Brady a familiar target in a loaded […]

Colin Kaepernick has been out of the NFL since 2016 and the reason why isn’t due to his performance on the field. To confirm what we already knew, Joe Lockhart — who is the NFL’s former vice president of communications — said that Kaepernick’s career ended because he was ‘bad for business’ in the eyes […]

Patrick Queen is expected to make an immediate impact for the Baltimore Ravens after being taken with the No. 28 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. John Harbaugh, the head coach of the Ravens, laid out his expectations for Queen in Baltimore’s defense. “I think Patrick Queen will probably play at (middle linebacker) for the […]

The unlawful and tragic murder of George Floyd has caused heartbreak around the country, prompting people to extend their aid to those in need. Jed York, the CEO of the San Francisco 49ers, is donating $1 million to impact change amid the protests. pic.twitter.com/TCOXYhu1EQ — Jed York (@JedYork) May 31, 2020 Within his statement, York […]

The Cincinnati Bengals landed Joe Burrow with the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft and he’s drawing huge expectations in his rookie season. Among all of the rookies, Burrow is the favorite to win the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year Award in 2020. The Bengals have seen much success in recent years, […]

The Buffalo Bills went out and acquired Stefon Diggs in a blockbuster trade earlier this offseason. Despite the unusual circumstances of the offseason, Buffalo fans got a first look at Josh Allen throwing to Diggs on Saturday night. #BillsMafia, how excited are you after seeing @croomphotos’ video of Josh Allen throwing to Stefon Diggs? https://t.co/QuyfTL3TDx […]

There has been plenty of tragic events to occur this week and Devin McCourty of the New England Patriots experienced his own in the past week. Amid all of the chaos that is transpiring, McCourty shared an emotional message after the tragic loss of his newborn daughter. https://www.instagram.com/p/CA0ZZkglqIt/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link It’s absolutely awful that McCourty and his […]

Earlier this week, it was reported that the Miami Dolphins aren’t opposed to starting Tua Tagovailoa in his rookie season. According to multiple coaches he’s spoken to, Bleacher Report’s Mike Freeman revealed that Tagovailoa is expected to beat Ryan Fitzpatrick and start in Week 1. Seeing that he was the No. 5 pick in the […]

Many athletes and sports figures have spoken out on the tragic murder of George Floyd, with Odell Beckham Jr. of the Cleveland Browns being one of the latest. In an emotional series of tweets, Beckham expressed his frustration in the wake of Floyd’s death. IM FRUSTRATED. More so because I don’t even kno how to […]

The murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer has caused many to share their condolences for Floyd’s family and release statements on the situation. While some of the players have shared statements, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell issued his on Saturday amid the nationwide protests. pic.twitter.com/rRUOPpWSpE — NFL (@NFL) May 30, 2020 Earlier this […]

There have been plenty of athletes, from the NFL and other leagues, to speak out on the unfortunate murder of George Floyd, and J.C. Tretter is among the latest. Tretter, the NFLPA president and center for the Cleveland Browns, issued a statement on Floyd’s death on Saturday, via his official Twitter account. pic.twitter.com/iJ0mAcdUcR — JC […]

Since his surprising release, there has been much speculation that Cam Newton could sign with the New England Patriots. There have been multiple reports that have diffused those rumors. However, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Newton and New England talked early in free agency. Early in free agency, Newton was released by the Carolina Panthers […]

It was a disappointing year for the Los Angeles Rams in 2019 after they failed to make the postseason for the first time under Sean McVay. Of course, their absence from the playoffs came just one year after advancing to their first Super Bowl since 2001. Following their disheartening campaign from last year, the Rams […]

For fans of the Green Bay Packers, this offseason has been filled with confusion and a lack of moves that can aid Aaron Rodgers near the end of his career. Nevertheless, the Packers figure to be the favorites to repeat as NFC North champions in 2020. With that being said, Green Bay didn’t do much […]

The New England Patriots are entering an unfathomable era in their franchise’s history following Tom Brady’s decision to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in free agency. Upon Brady’s exit, the Patriots are going to look quite a bit different despite Bill Belichick still being at the helm. Besides Brady, New England also lost Kyle Van […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers failed to make the postseason in 2019 due to a bevy of injuries. Most notably, the season-ending elbow injury that Ben Roethlisberger early last season derailed Pittsburgh’s quest for the playoffs before it even began. Nevertheless, Roethlisberger is returning from injury in 2020 and the Steelers are confident in the personnel they […]

Dee Ford was hindered by a knee injury in his first year with the San Francisco 49ers last season. Following an injury-hindered campaign, Ford revealed that he had an “extensive” knee surgery after San Francisco’s loss in the Super Bowl earlier this year. While speaking to ESPN’s Nick Wagoner, Ford explained why he chose to […]

George Kittle has been a versatile player for the San Francisco 49ers and he wants to be paid as such. According to NFL Network’s Mike Silver, Kittle is eyeing a deal that pays him for being more than just a tight end. The @49ers and @gkittle46 remain far apart on a contract extension… and Kittle's […]

Joe Burrow has only been with the Cincinnati Bengals for less than two months, but he’s already using his platform for good. Along with other notable athletes and sports figures, Burrow shared a passionate reaction to George Floyd’s tragic death. “They have been unheard for far too long,” Burrow, the Heisman Trophy winner and No. […]

The Miami Dolphins signed a slew of players who were formerly with the New England Patriots this offseason, enough so that they could easily be nicknamed “Patriots South.” Despite the number of former Patriots they signed this offseason, linebacker Kyle Van Noy claims that the Dolphins are their own entity. Amid a conversation with Adam […]

The Houston Texans have undergone a few noticeable changes on offense and Deshaun Watson is anxious to begin the upcoming season. Despite the new faces around him, Watson is ‘excited’ about Houston’s revamped offense, per the Houston Chronicle’s Aaron Wilson. Deshaun Watson on the changes to the offense: 'We're excited about the new offense, the […]

Deshaun Watson is among the next Houston Texans players in line to sign an extension with the franchise and he doesn’t seem concerned about when it will happen. While speaking to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, Watson sounded optimistic about an extension. Deshaun Watson on Texans rewarding their own players contract-wise, including Laremy Tunsil: […]

There have been many athletes to speak out on the wrongful murder of George Floyd, and Derek Carr is one of the latest. Carr, the quarterback of the Las Vegas Raiders, issued a moving statement on Floyd’s death, via his official Twitter account. pic.twitter.com/OFgnYpZKrc — Derek Carr (@derekcarrqb) May 29, 2020 Similar to most people, […]

Sickening, saddening, and disgusting are three words that could describe the murder of George Floyd by the hands of a Minneapolis police officer. In response to the tragic death of Floyd, Brian Flores — the head coach of the Miami Dolphins — delivered a strong message on Friday: Statement from Head Coach Brian Flores. pic.twitter.com/dJOdHHSvNT […]

Dee Ford is entering his second season with the San Francisco 49ers and there’s a chance his second year could come with zero fans in attendance. While the NFL continues to configure ideas for the upcoming season, Dee Ford spoke out on the advantages of crowd noise. “At the end of the day, the true […]

Aldon Smith is seemingly headed in the right direction after signing with the Dallas Cowboys this offseason. In a conversation with Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News, Smith cited a turning point in his life that led to his comeback to the NFL. Cowboys DE Aldon Smith: "I got to a point where I […]

The Baltimore Ravens fell short of reaching their ultimate goal in 2019, losing to the No. 6 seed Tennessee Titans in the divisional round. After being defeated by the Titans, John Harbaugh says that Baltimore needs to learn’ how to be a tough opponent“ In a conference call on Thursday, Harbaugh shared how the Ravens […]

Matt Ryan understands that the Atlanta Falcons can’t get off to a slow start as they have in recent seasons. Following a dismal year from the Falcons, Ryan shared Atlanta’s key to success for the 2020 NFL season. While making an appearance on ESPN’s Sportscenter, Ryan spoke about what the Falcons need to do to […]

It appears that the NFL plans on having the 2020 NFL season go on as scheduled despite the coronavirus pandemic. That means fantasy football players across the globe can begin preparing themselves for their upcoming drafts this offseason. A lot has happened this offseason, with plenty of marquee players changing teams via trade or in […]

Saquon Barkley has undoubtedly left his imprint on the NFL in his short time with the New York Giants after he left a lasting impression at Penn State. While Barkley prepares for his third season in the NFL, James Franklin —Barkley’s former head coach at Penn State — says that the Giants running back is […]

The Miami Dolphins have made plenty of changes this offseason and a former Dolphins legend believes the moves they made will result in success. Jason Taylor, Miami’s all-time sack leader, believes the Dolphins are beginning to turn things around “I absolutely do (see the Dolphins trending in the right direction). I’m excited about Coach Flo […]