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When you are not signed until late in the season, it is probably safe to assume that the team is not going to bring you back. Of course, if you play beyond incredibly well—maybe they do. Defensive tackle Ricky Jean Francois played well for the Patriots but not that well. So, rather than wait for […]

Adam “Pacman” Jones has been a mainstay on the Cincinnati Bengals roster for a number of years, but it appears that his time with the team may be done. He has been told that he will have to take a pay cut if he wants to stay with the team. Had they picked up his […]

One of the most important players on every team in the NFL is a guy who rarely, if ever, steps on the field— the backup quarterback. The Oakland Raiders learned this lesson the hard way when they lost Derek Carr to a late-season injury a couple of years ago. It looks like they may be […]

Many believed that AJ McCarron would head to Cleveland for a reunion with Hue Jackson when free agency starts in a few days. But, with the trade for Tyrod Taylor, the Browns will have no interest in McCarron.   Instead, ESPN’s Adam Schefter seems to think McCarron is likely going to land with either the […]

The Cleveland Browns have been terrible for years. But, with all the cap space and draft picks they have, there is no excuse this year—if they use them correctly. One of their first big moves of the offseason, trading for Jarvis Landry, could be setting them up for an even bigger one. According to Mike Ortiz, […]

One of the hardest things to do in the NFL is getting back in if you happen to leave the game. For some guys, it is easier than others. It depends on why you left. Former Los Angeles Rams running back Tre Mason is finding out just how hard it can be. According to Matt Zenitz […]

Baker Mayfield is one of the more exciting players in the coming draft. Fans are eager to see who will draft him. There are a handful of teams interested in his services, and he may have impressed some of them during the Combine. According to Sports Illustrated’s Robert Klemko, Mayfield says he “clicked” with the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are probably still riding the high that comes with winning a franchise’s first Super Bowl. But to have a chance to do it again next year, they will have to get down to the business of football and figure out how to make the team better. To do so, they could be forced […]

At one time, Aldon Smith appeared to be on the verge of becoming the next great defensive lineman. However, as of Monday, Smith is no longer on an NFL roster. Due to his latest run-in with the law, the Oakland Raiders decided to let him go. In response to a Pro Football Talk tweet reporting […]

The deadline is coming up for teams to place the franchise tag on someone, if they are going to do it. A few teams already have, and more are rumored to be thinking about it. The Los Angeles Rams certainly are. But, according to Ian Rappaport, they appear to be struggling with the decision of […]

Ever since the Washington Redskins acquired Alex Smith from the Kansas City Chiefs, the NFL-loving free world has speculated on where Kirk Cousins is going to land. Over the weekend, the general belief was that he was down to the Minnesota Vikings, Denver Broncos, Arizona Cardinals, or New York Jets. According to Benjamin Albright, it […]

Comparing college players to current NFL stars is a common tool used by the media and team executives to describe a prospect’s perceived potential and/or talent. While at the Combine, defensive end Bradley Chubb compared himself to a pair of current NFL greats in an attempt to illustrate what he brings to the table. If […]

If you ever watched Saquon Barkley play during his time at Penn State, then you already know that he is an incredible athlete. He’s been showing off that athletic ability at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis the last few days. Among his many impressive performances at the Combine was his vertical jump—an incredible 41 inches! […]

The NFL caused a small uproar when UCF linebacker Shaquem Griffin was left off the initial list of players invited to this year’s Combine in Indianapolis. The former Knight eventually received his invitation. According to his test results, it safe to say that he certainly belongs there (and in the NFL). After opening eyes on […]

Before he became a household name as the quarterback of the Seattle Seahawks, Russell Wilson was a baseball player. Friday afternoon he got to live the ultimate dream every kid that ever picks up a bat has. He got an at-bat with the New York Yankees. Sadly, the dream did not end as well as […]

Johnny Manziel really wants to get back into the NFL. He added another step to his return journey recently with some revealing information about what he is willing to do and how much money he’d require. It appears that he would be happy to just be on the scout team and would do it for […]

Whenever a team is as successful as the New England Patriots, there is one story everyone wants to break. Everyone wants to be the one that finds the kink in the armor. Several stories came out during the playoff run. It looks like another one is developing involving Rob Gronkowski and his alleged use of […]

New England Patriots fans are still waiting to find out whether tight end Rob Gronkowski is going to retire. The news that it was even an option caught them by surprise. But in light of recent reports, it sounds like it’s been something Gronkowski has been contemplating for quite some time. According to NBC Sports […]

Fans of running back Matt Forte received some news Wednesday that they likely knew was coming. They hoped it wasn’t, but eventually, every NFL player travels down this final road. Forte announced that he is retiring from the NFL. Forte tweeted the news to his fans Wednesday: https://t.co/DqIf5X7zIu pic.twitter.com/4PzGZNNdgM — Matt Forte (@MattForte22) February 28, […]

Everyone thought that Chip Kelly was a shoe-in to be a successful head coach in the NFL. Instead, he blew up the Philadelphia Eagles, angered a lot of fans and players, and was fired twice in four years. Many of the players he clashed with in Philadelphia, like DeSean Jackson, still don’t like him. Recently, […]

Crazy things tend to happen before the NFL draft every year. The only thing crazier is the speculation that develops in the weeks leading up to the draft; speculation that is often fueled by the most innocent of observations. For example, it appears that Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield and Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean […]

The Miami Dolphins hoped they had drafted their quarterback of the future when they selected Ryan Tannehill. But after five seasons (he was injured for the sixth) there is no guarantee that they still see him as their quarterback of the future. How deep could the detachment be? According to the rumor mill, they may […]

The Dallas Cowboys live and die by their offensive line. Zack Martin is an integral part of that unit, and the team has been working on his contract extension for over a year. There really hasn’t been any doubt as to the team’s desire to retain him. According to Stephen Jones, they have every intention […]

Dallas Cowboys fans felt the sting of the NFL’s indecision over what a catch is a few years ago. When Dez Bryant’s clutch reception in the divisional round of the 2015 playoffs against the Green Bay Packers was ruled incomplete, the moment forever commented itself into Cowboys lore. Whenever a catch has been questioned since, […]

The Green Bay Packers typically stay clear of the big name free agent market. But last year they broke from the norm and signed tight end Martellus Bennett. But things didn’t work out. They ended up cutting him during the season. But since they didn’t get what they paid for, they wanted to recover some […]

Buffalo Bills linebacker Preston Brown is set to become a free agent in a few weeks. He hasn’t indicated whether he intends on leaving Buffalo. But he has stated that there is one place he wouldn’t mind going—to the Dark Side, aka the New England Patriots. The Patriots have poached talent from the Bills in […]

Former Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Jonathan Martin put a scare into a lot of people last week when he posted a threatening image to Instagram. But in light of recent events, proper precautions were taken, and he was taken into custody by the police. According to Omar Kelly of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, he has since […]

With how Kirk Cousins has played during his career, it is not surprising to hear that several teams are interested in him. It may be a little surprising to hear that a team with a plethora of quarterbacks on its roster, like the Minnesota Vikings, is interested. But according to the rumor mill, that is […]

Vontae Davis was one of the few bright spots on an otherwise poor Indianapolis Colts defense for the last few years. He’s been out of work since getting released during the 2017 season. But, it appears that he has a new home. The Buffalo Bills and Davis have agreed to a one-year contract, according to […]

The most interesting part of the NFL offseason will soon be upon us — free agency. But Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio thinks it could become interesting in more ways than one. He believes that the crop of veteran quarterbacks hitting the market may not make near as much as they expect to make. They will […]

The Cleveland Browns were once again the worst team in the NFL last season. Part of the reason was the play at quarterback. With a boatload of draft picks, the Browns are in a position to fix this deficiency. That’s assuming, of course, that they pick the right guy. But according to what draft analyst […]

The Minnesota Vikings got lucky last season when Case Keenum was able to step in and guide the Vikings to the NFC Championship Game. But the question became as soon as the game was over whether they wanted to keep him. If they do, it will not be with the franchise tag. According to NFL.com’s Ian […]

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert will be thinking about testing the free agency waters in a few weeks, but for teams to consider him as a viable option, they’ll need to fully understand his health. No one wants to offer an injured guy a lot of money to sit on the IR. According to […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars put the quarterback question to rest this past Saturday when they signed Blake Bortles to a three-year, $54 million contract extension. In the days to come, there will undoubtedly be more guys from his draft class signing extensions. But there’s are probably going to be a lot larger as Michael David Smith […]

It’s kind of appropriate that new Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich has a Manning involved with the offense next season. It isn’t that Manning, though—or anyone related to Indianapolis’ favorite Manning. It’s Tom Manning, the former Iowa State offensive coordinator, and now the Colts new tight end coach. According to the Des Moines Register, Manning has […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars made it clear that they want to continue with the Blake Bortles experience for a little while longer with a $54 million contract extension. It appears that he is ready to get back to work proving it wasn’t a bad idea. Four weeks after having surgery on his right wrist, Bortles is […]

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is probably doing what every other football does during the offseason—spending time with family and training for next season. But it appears that he is also taking the time to visit a sick friend and fan, Arizona Senator John McCain. The senator’s wife posted a picture on Instagram of […]

In the wake of the recent school shooting in Florida, the world is much more aware of potential threats. When they are seen online or anywhere else, people are reporting them. Authorities appear to be taking them much more seriously and it applies to everybody. When former Miami Dolphins lineman Jonathan Martin posted a threatening […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans were on the receiving end of a little scare when they heard that their quarterback, Jameis Winston, was in a car accident. He may not have progressed as much as they had hoped he would last season, but injuries on or off the field are always an awful matter. As it […]