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It’s official, and Teddy Bridgewater knows this is big: Former New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold is now a member of the Carolina Panthers after the two franchises formally agreed to a trade on Monday afternoon. With Darnold heading down to Charlotte from East Rutherford with the Jets currently possessing the No. 2 overall pick […]

Playing in his first full season since 2015, Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater put up admirable numbers, including career bests in passing yards (3,733), completion percentage (69.1%), passing touchdowns (15), rushing (279) and rushing touchdowns (5). However, after acquiring New York Jets quarterback and 2018 No. 3 pick Sam Darnold for three draft picks, is […]

The Carolina Panthers were the team to take a chance on acquiring Sam Darnold and they are already showing their commitment to him. Following the sudden move to land the 23-year-old via trade, the Panthers are picking up Darnold’s fifth-year option, per Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports. The Panthers will exercise QB Sam Darnold's fifth-year […]

Ian Rapoport of NFL had previously mentioned the Carolina Panthers as a possible suitor for New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold, though he indicated New York might not be in a rush to trade its incumbent starting signal-caller. However, it looks as though the Panthers were hungry to make a move for the former No. […]

The New York Jets are still considering their options with respect to quarterback Sam Darnold. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported there is a general expectation the Jets–owners of the No. 2 pick in the 2021 NFL draft–will move Darnold at some point. However, he noted the Jets do not “need” to trade Darnold given […]

The New York Jets currently hold the second overall selection in the upcoming 2021 NFL draft. It’s speculated the front office chooses a quarterback with their first pick, causing trade rumors around Sam Darnold’s availability. The Jets face a peculiar situation, as the team could opt to build around Darnold rather than draft a new […]

Sam Darnold could very well see his time with the New York Jets come to an end this off-season. Several teams have been viewed as potential suitors for the 23-year old quarterback. However, it seems like the former USC Trojan’s trade market is getting dryer. The Denver Broncos, reportedly one of Darnold’s top potential suitors, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are going to have one final run with veteran gunslinger Ben Roethlisberger, but they still have to identify their quarterback of the future in the years to come. An emerging name in speculations is New York Jets playmaker Sam Darnold, whose future remains uncertain leading up to the 2021 NFL Draft. Via […]

The New York Jets’ Robert Saleh finds himself in an interesting position after the San Fransisco 49ers moved up the 2021 NFL Draft’s queue earlier today to the third overall pick.  The Niners recently departed defensive coordinator is now able to pull off one of the sports’ pettiest moves: stealing a top-valued draft prospect right […]

With the 49ers, Eagles, and Dolphins shaking up the draft order, the pressure is on for the remaining teams that need a quarterback. The Carolina Panthers are one of those teams, and to continue the series of offseason moves that teams should make, I’m going to talk about why I think they’ll fill that void […]

The New York Jets have the No. 2 overall pick in the upcoming 2021 NFL draft, and a big decision to make about whether to keep quarterback Sam Darnold, three years after drafting him with the No. 3 pick in 2018. Friday’s Dolphins – 49ers trade might shed new light on what New York intends […]

The buzz around BYU quarterback and top NFL draft prospect Zach Wilson is building after a sensational showing during his Pro Day. One scout told Dane Brugler of The Athletic the “Draft starts at 3” after seeing Wilson showcase his talent. Text from an NFL scout who was at the BYU pro day: "Draft starts […]

After an abysmal two-win and 14-loss season, the New York Jets have been busy this offseason and made improvements all around the roster. Their biggest move so far was keeping safety Marcus Maye in the fold via franchise tag. Other significant moves include improving their defensive line by signing Carl Lawson and Sheldon Rankins and […]

The New York Jets are getting some backfield help. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported former San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman is reuniting with former Niners defensive coordinator and current Jets head coach Robert Saleh in the Big Apple. Rapoport noted the Jets are likely to run a similar offensive system to that […]

The New York Jets’ starting quarterback in 2021 will have a key new weapon at his disposal, and he’s saying all the right things so far. Corey Davis signed a three-year, $37.5 million deal with the Jets earlier in free agency, leaving the Tennessee Titans. Facing the New York media for the first time and […]

In the opening scene of Frank Ford Coppola’s seminal classic film The Godfather where the inimitable Marlon Brando’s Vito Corleone tries to find work for his godson with a famous film director In Corleone’s own words, he made the director “an offer he can’t refuse.” Only when the director denies him did he discover the […]

Adding to what has already been a busy offseason, the New York Jets announced Thursday night that they had agreed to terms with defensive back Lamarcus Joyner, according to a report by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Signed to a one-year deal worth $4.5 million, Joyner’s addition to the team’s secondary would seem to solidify […]

The New York Jets are signing former undrafted prospect Keelan Cole on a 1-year, $5.5 million contract according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. Cole, a wide receiver, spent four years with the Jacksonville Jaguars where he tallied a total of 2,242 receiving yards. The 27-year-old Keelan Cole is coming off a year where he recorded […]

After signing former Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis to a three-year deal at the start of free agency, the Jets may not be finished adding more playmakers. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports the Jets have been having dialogue with wideout JuJu Smith-Schuster. The question is whether or not the Jets want to spend […]

Phillip Lindsay and the Denver Broncos have mutually agreed to part ways on Thursday morning. The Broncos had placed a restricted free agent tag on Lindsay, making teams hesitant in making any offers. Lindsay’s departure will be missed by Denver, as Lindsay finished with 2,550 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns in his three-year career for […]

Entering the 2021 offseason, you could make a case that no team has more questions that need answers than the New York Jets. They’ve hired their new head coach, that’s step one. Robert Saleh comes over from San Francisco to take over the reigns for the Jets. He was with the 49ers from 2017 through […]

If you ever wanted to send the great Tom Brady a text message then now is your chance. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers superstar quarterback just gave out his phone number over the internet, and no, it isn’t a joke. Brady, who recently inked a two-year extension with the Bucs, just posted his own phone number […]

Veteran pass rusher Carl Lawson was not franchise tagged by the Cincinnati Bengals this offseason. As a result, it appears as though the talented defender has already found a new home around the NFL. According to a Monday evening report from Ian Rapoport of NFL.com and NFL Network, Lawson has agreed to a multi-year contract […]

The New York Jets made a big splash in free agency when they signed wide receiver Corey Davis to a three-year, $37.5 million deal with $27 million guaranteed. Adam Schefter of ESPN broke the news: Former Titans’ WR Corey Davis reached agreement on a three-year, $37.5 million deal that includes $27 million guaranteed with the […]

The New York Jets are gauging widespread interest in quarterback Sam Darnold at the start of the informal tampering period. There had been plenty of rumblings about a potential trade leading up to free agency. Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reported Monday eight teams have been in contact with the Jets regarding Darnold, with New […]

The New York Jets intend to open their wallets wide to bolster their offensive line and are interested in signing center Corey Linsley and guard Joe Thuney, according to Rich Cimini of ESPN NFL Nation. New York had one of the worst lines in the league last season. The linemen did not do a good job […]

According to a report from Adam Schefter of ESPN, the New York Jets have indeed utilized the team’s franchise tag this time around, using it on safety Marcus Maye. The deadline for NFL organizations to use their respective franchise tags is set for Tuesday afternoon at 4 p.m. Eastern Time. Jets placed franchise tag on […]

The New York Jets are open to, at the very least, discussing trades for quarterback Sam Darnold. Jets general manager Joe Douglas revealed Wednesday he would answer the phone regarding possible overtures for the former USC star. Douglas would not definitively say the Jets have a certain plan in mind at the quarterback position, but […]

After two decades of pure dominance from the New England Patriots, the Buffalo Bills finally finished as the best team in the AFC East. Coming one game away from the Super Bowl, the Bills aim to reload and take another shot at a deep playoff run. With Josh Allen playing as their best rusher, this […]

New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams wants no part of being involved in a hypothetical package for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. Williams told CBS Sports Radio host Zach Gelb on Wednesday he hopes to remain with the team that drafted him for the entirety of his playing career: “Yeah, I’d be disappointed,” Williams […]

Russell Wilson’s future with the Seattle Seahawks has been a topic of discussion this offseason, with some believing it is nothing to be concerned about. On the contrary, The Athletic’s Michael-Shawn Dugar, Mike Sando, and Jayson Jenks highlighted why Wilson’s future in Seattle could be in doubt in a long piece showing how the relationship between […]

The New York Jets could be making a change under center this offseason, but it could be some time before that becomes known. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the Jets–who own the No. 2 overall pick–will “complete their evaluations” of top draft prospects at the quarterback position prior to making a decision on Sam […]

Veteran wide receiver DeSean Jackson was released by the Philadelphia Eagles thus ending his second stint with the team that only lasted for two seasons. He had another injury-riddled campaign in 2020 where he was only limited to appear in five games due to a lower-body injury that haunted him for most of the season. […]

The NFL offseason has been quiet since the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Ram decided to swap quarterbacks. It seems the trade of Matt Stafford and Jared Goff did not set off any dominoes to fall. The most noticeable player movements last offseason were Philip Rivers to the Indianapolis Colts and Tom Brady to the […]

The New York Jets were once rumored to be a favorite to land Deshaun Watson via trade, but that doesn’t seem to be the case anymore. Amid a recent appearance on ESPN’s Get Up, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler revealed that the Jets are ‘probably not’ in the running for Watson. .@JFowlerESPN from a source: "Deshaun Watson […]

The New York Jets are going to be major players in the free-agent market, and they appear set to target two of the top wide receivers available in JuJu Smith-Schuster and Will Fuller. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN states Smith-Schuster and Fuller are “at the top of the list” of targets as the Jets look to begin […]

The man who helped orchestrate a defensive run through the playoffs and to a Super Bowl victory for the Buccaneers is looked at as one of the best defensive coordinators in the entire NFL – and Todd Bowles deserves another chance as head coach. While his 67-game tenure as a head coach (3 games as […]

The quarterback market in the NFL is going to be as fluid as it’s been in a long time, especially with guys like Deshaun Watson and Jimmy Garoppolo rumored to be available, while Jared Goff and Matthew Stafford already swapped places in the NFC. Teams are calling left and right looking to upgrade their position […]

There are quite a few quarterbacks that have been rumored in trade talks this offseason and teams are beginning to call about a certain former first-round pick. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Sam Darnold of the New York Jets is drawing interest from multiple teams. We’ve already seen the first quarterback domino fall as Matthew […]