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The Dallas Cowboys gave their wide receiver room a big boost when they traded for veteran Brandin Cooks last March. Cooks is expected to play a significant role in Dallas’ offense, not because of his potential to contribute on the field but also for his positive influence on his new teammates like fellow wide receiver […]

Philadelphia Eagles Devon Allen is fast and not just by NFL standards. That can also be said about him from a larger perspective, especially after he just ran the fourth-fastest time at the USATF New York City Grand Prix. Via Reuben Frank of NBC Sports Philadelphia: Allen, returning to the USATF New York City Grand […]

Ben Roethlisberger is now well into his retirement, having spent more than a full year away from the rigors of playing quarterback in the NFL. While he was in the league, Roethlisberger was known for his toughness and his ability to handle some of the most violent hits in the game. That’s not a surprise, […]

NFL legend Michael Irvin couldn’t hide his pain as he watched the funeral service for the son of his fellow Football Hall of Famer Ray Lewis on Saturday. Ray Lewis III, the eldest son of the Baltimore Ravens icon, died at the age of 28. On Twitter, Irvin showed his love and support for Lewis. […]

Philadelphia Eagles star defensive end Brandon Graham took a playful dig at Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes over the signal-caller’s ankle injury that he tweaked during the Chiefs’ Super Bowl win over Philadelphia. During a recent appearance on the Sports Take Podcast with Derrick Gunn and Rob Ellis, Graham spoke about the Eagles’ […]

One of the biggest problems for the Baltimore Ravens last season was their WR room, which finished dead last in the NFL in receiving yards. Well, the front office clearly made it a priority to strengthen the supporting cast around Lamar Jackson, drafting Zay Flowers while signing Odell Beckham Jr, Laquon Treadwell, and Nelson Agholor […]

Fair or not, veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins has his fair share of detractors regarding his market value. However, the four-time Pro Bowler continues to draw interest and could be a coveted free agent prize again next offseason for both the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams. At least that’s what renown sportswriter Mike Florio, […]

When the New York Jets open training camp in a few weeks, the focus will be on Aaron Rodgers. You can expect some others to get their fair share of attention too, players like Sauce Gardner and Garrett Wilson. But not everyone who’ll end being a contributor in 2023 is as high profile as those […]

There’s a ton of excitement and optimism surrounding the Atlanta Falcons entering the 2023 NFL season. The Falcons still face some significant questions at a few key positions, but with an overhauled roster and one of the NFL’s easiest schedules, they’ve got their sights set on taking the next step as a potentially sneaky playoff contender […]

The Minnesota Vikings are moving on from running back Dalvin Cook, and he’s already receiving plenty of interest in NFL free agency. Cook has been linked to teams such as the Miami Dolphins. However, his recent social media activity will get fans of the New England Patriots excited. Cook reportedly retweeted a clip from the […]

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones faced a lot of scrutiny for how he played and acted in the second season of his NFL career. Kirk Herbsreit won’t stand for it. The ESPN college football analyst and Amazon “Thursday Night Football” color commentator slammed those who criticized Jones for his performance in 2022, saying the […]

Despite arriving right after the Steelers last Super Bowl title, Cam Heyward has undoubtedly left a lasting mark on the entire organization and fan base throughout his long and prosperous career. The defensive tackle is only two sacks away from the team’s all-time record and could soon be immortalized in Steelers lore. That means a […]

The Green Bay Packers aren’t necessarily rebuilding now that they’ve moved on from Aaron Rodgers and handed the keys to Jordan Love. There’s a realistic chance that the Packers can make the 2023 NFL Playoffs, according to former quarterback Dan Orlovsky. The Packers were eliminated from contention in the very last game of the 2022 […]

The excitement for Seattle Seahawks rookie wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is building and fellow teammate Tyler Lockett only added to the hype train with his latest comments. Lockett believes that Smith-Njigba is “going to be phenomenal“, per NFL.com. “I think he’s going to be phenomenal. The sky’s going to be the limit.” Clearly, Lockett’s confidence […]

The Buffalo Bills have been hard at work throughout the 2023 NFL offseason trying to find a way to make it over the Super Bowl hump. And despite all their work, they found themselves getting dealt a potentially massive roadblock during their mandatory minicamp when Stefon Diggs was a no-show to kick things off. Obviously, […]

Alexander Mattison is the new undisputed No. 1 running back with the Minnesota Vikings after Dalvin Cook’s release — and the 25-year-old is looking forward to the opportunity. “I like to go into every season preparing like I’m the back. That’s kind of where my mindset has always been,” Mattison said on SiriusXM NFL Radio […]

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams, who was facing an assault charge for pushing a Kansas City Chiefs photographer after a Monday Night Football loss to the Chiefs last October, had the charge dropped, a spokesperson for the Kansas City Municipal Court told the Kansas City Star and ESPN. A prosecutor dismissed the misdemeanor […]

The Carolina Panthers are hoping they found their quarterback of the future in the 2023 NFL Draft with the first overall pick in Bryce Young. It’s only June, and training camp won’t get underway for another month, but according to Dan Orlovsky, Young has already managed to find a way to make a great first […]

January 2nd, 2022. The last day that Antonio Brown ever played in the NFL. The former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wideout went viral for all the wrong reasons at MetLife Stadium against the New York Jets, taking off his jersey in the middle of the game after refusing to go in. Since then, it’s been all […]

With Aaron Rodgers now on the New York Jets, Jordan Love has been given the keys to the Green Bay Packers quarterback room. As Love prepares to begin his tenure as the Packers starting quarterback, he has sought out some intriguing help. Love was recently featured in a picture with former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver […]

Beloved former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver is moving forward with an ambitious goal that he hopes will have an enormous impact on Delaware State and the HBCU community as a whole. The Super Bowl 45 champion signed a multi-year agreement with the university to implement a sports performance program called Driven Elite […]

Free agent Melvin Gordon is still looking for a job in a dry running back market, and he’s pointing his finger at Los Angeles Rams’ head coach Sean McVay. Gordon blames McVay for starting the trend that favors cheap young running backs over elite veteran ones on expensive contracts. So why don’t NFL teams like […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have a simple goal to start the season. The ultimate goal is to win a Super Bowl, but first, the team must try and beat the Kansas City Chiefs to the top of the AFC West. It won’t be easy. Winning the division is possible for Justin Herbert, Joey Bosa, Brandon […]

The Denver Broncos basically have no choice but to try to win with Russell Wilson. The veteran quarterback had such a disastrous 2022 season that his contract is essentially unmovable. One of his former Broncos teammates, running back Melvin Gordon, isn’t ready to say that his career is cooked. Gordon believes Wilson can still be […]

Bill Belichick has often stated that he’s coached the greatest offensive player and the greatest defensive player of all time. He believes he’s coached the best special teams player in the history of the NFL, too. In an interview with The 33rd Team, the New England Patriots head coach spoke about all the great players […]

The New England Patriots’ Super Bowl victory in 2001 surprised many. Their head coach also seemed a bit surprised by their feat, too. Bill Belichick said the Patriots’ Super Bowl XXXVI victory was ahead of the plan he set when he became the team’s coach in 2000, he revealed during an interview with The 33rd […]

Veteran NFL running back Melvin Gordon, who was last on the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad (and earned a Super Bowl ring because of it) remains a free agent with training camp just about a month away. However, his former boss, Andy Reid, gave him some encouraging advice that is keeping him going. Gordon appeared on […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are doling out money and making headlines as they sign their picks for the 2023 NFL Draft. After signing second-round defensive tackle Keanu Benton to a historic deal, the team locked up their first-round pick, as offensive tackle Broderick Jones signed his Steelers contract. Former Georgia OT Broderick Jones was high on […]

Robert Tonyan left the Green Bay Packers for their NFC North division rival Chicago Bears in NFL free agency earlier this offseason. Speaking on the current state of the division, Tonyan believes the NFC North is ‘wide open’ for the Bears taking, reports MSN’s Alyssa Barbieri. “It’s wide open. That’s the best part. Everyone is […]

After three seasons with the team, Darren Waller saw his tenure with the Las Vegas Raiders come to an end as he was traded to the New York Giants. While Waller’s trade might’ve shocked the NFL word, the Giants newest tight end didn’t seem all that shocked by the news. Waller claims that he expected […]

Dalvin Cook is one of the NFL’s top remaining free agents after the Minnesota Vikings released him to save $9 million in cap space earlier this month. There’s no shortage of potential landing spots for the four-time Pro Bowler. That includes the Cincinnati Bengals, who may be moving on from Joe Mixon in the near future. Joe […]

Will Anderson Jr. has become the first top-five pick in the 2023 NFL Draft to sign a rookie contract. The Houston Texans have inked the former Alabama star to a four-year contract worth $35,212,818, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Anderson’s contract with the Texans includes a fifth-year option and a $22,609,320 signing bonus. The […]

Kyler Murray isn’t on the field with the Arizona Cardinals in the 2023 offseason. But he’s not completely absent, either. As the star quarterback works his way back from an ACL tear, he is in attendance at the team’s OTAs and providing vocal leadership. New head coach Jonathan Gannon is a massive fan of what […]

The Atlanta Falcons made a major addition to their offense when they selected Bijan Robinson in the 2023 NFL Draft. However, Robinson’s arrival cast some shadows over Cordarrelle Patterson’s role on the team. Even with Robinson, it appears that the Falcons have a specific job in mind for Patterson. Atlanta wants Patterson to return to […]

Minnesota Vikings rookie wide receiver Jordan Addison will enter next season with plenty of pressure on his shoulders. In addition to being a first-round pick, he is replacing fan favorite and longtime playmaker Adam Thielen. He has no doubt in his ability to fill that big void left by the veteran and new member of […]

Melvin Gordon is one of the biggest names still available in 2023 NFL free agency. A two-time Pro Bowl selection, Gordon finds himself in a situation that many running backs are experiencing—they aren’t getting offers that they believe are commensurate with their past production. Melvin Gordon is well aware that running backs are viewed around […]

The Washington Commanders have seemingly been in ownership limbo for the better part of the last several seasons, with disgraced billionaire Dan Snyder’s sale of the team taking longer than perhaps many had hoped. However, Washington Post NFL reporter Mark Maske recently provided an update on a new timeline for the transition of power to […]

Players selected in the second round of the NFL Draft usually sign their rookie contracts without much attention. The Pittsburgh Steelers have changed that with one of their 2023 second-round picks. Less than two months after selecting defensive tackle Keeanu Benton with the No. 49 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Steelers gave […]

The Buffalo Bills announced contract extensions for two of the biggest members of the organization on Friday. Head coach Sean McDermott and general manager Brandon Beane both signed extensions through the 2027 season, giving them each at least five more years under contract in Buffalo. Both had previously signed contracts through 2025 so these are […]