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Former Green Bay Packers star wide receiver Billy Howton recently passed away on August 4 at the Bradshaw-Carter Funeral Home. Widely considered one of the most prolific pass catchers of the pre-Super Bowl era, Thornton died in the Houston, Texas-based facility and was believed to be the oldest living NFL player. Howton was more than […]

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is earning his players’ trust amid his first training camp as head coach. Vrabel didn’t hesitate to jump in a fight during the team’s joint practice with the Washington Commanders. Ahead of Thursday’s preseason opening matchup against the Commanders, the former New England linebacker sent a message when […]

The San Francisco 49ers are going to enter the 2025 season as one of the more banged-up teams in the NFL. The Niners are dealing with concerning injuries on both sides of the ball. Only time will tell if the 49ers will overcome these injuries, but for now, some are not good. The wide receiver […]

The biggest surprise from the Panthers‘ first unofficial depth chart of the 2025 NFL season is the precarious positioning of rookie wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr., who, despite being a standout in training camp, finds himself listed as the seventh wide receiver, an unexpectedly low spot that puts his roster chances in question. Given the […]

Things didn’t quite go to plan for the Las Vegas Raiders during their preseason opener Thursday night. The Raiders visited the Seattle Seahawks, head coach Pete Carroll’s former team. Although the game ended in a 23-23 tie, there was still a lot of areas that Las Vegas need to work on moving forward. Backup quarterback […]

The biggest surprise from the Jaguars‘ first unofficial depth chart of the 2025 NFL season is the dual-role designation of rookie Travis Hunter as both a starting wide receiver and a backup cornerback. Despite being the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Hunter’s unique role as a two-way player, starting at wideout […]

The Seattle Seahawks had some nice performances from some of their rookies against the Las Vegas Raiders, and there’s a chance some of them might climb the depth chart. One of those players is Tory Horton, who had a good showing when he was on the field, according to ESPN’s Brady Henderson “Rookie fifth-round pick […]

Pete Carroll was not pleased with the Las Vegas Raiders’ performance in their preseason opener against the Seattle Seahawks. Carroll’s return to Seattle and the organization he coached for 14 years was the game’s main storyline. The game ended up being a 23-23 tie, something Carroll was not happy about due to his team’s slow […]

In Madden 26, you can create custom playbooks for both offense and defense to use in various modes. The game includes all 32 playbooks for each NFL Team, along with a few other custom ones. Therefore, we created a guide on how you can create custom playbooks for both Offense and Defense in Madden 26. […]

Things aren’t flowing together for the Washington Commanders and Terry McLaurin in terms of contract numbers. But both sides still seem to be feeling good about things. However, an NFL insider dropped a blunt McLaurin observation from the team’s camp. Dianna Russini said the Commanders are missing something in their offense, according to the Scoop […]

In one way, it was a very disappointing night for the Baltimore Ravens because of a serious injury. But from another viewpoint, Colorado rookie LaJohntay Wester showed flashes of Deion Sanders with his electric punt return touchdown against the Colts. The return came in the first quarter of the Ravens’ 24-16 win over the Colts, […]

With the Cleveland Browns starting Shedeur Sanders for the preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers on Friday night, it comes after there have been injuries to such players as Dillon Gabriel and Kenny Pickett. As the football world reacts to the Browns naming Sanders the starter for the preseason contest, Stephen A. Smith has an […]

Rookie quarterback Jalen Milroe did not start in the Seattle Seahawks’ preseason opener on Thursday night, but did not take long to make an impact. After starter Drew Lock played the first half, Milroe got his opportunity and played the entire second half. He completed six of his 10 pass attempts for 61 yards and […]

The Miami Dolphins have a cornerstone on their defensive front in Zach Sieler, but the other current starter is being pushed. And that makes Benito Jones one of two Dolphins in danger of losing their starting jobs ahead of the 2025 NFL season. Jones stands in a precarious position because the Dolphins selected Kenneth Grant […]

The NFL on Fox will get their new in-studio analyst following the retirement of Jimmy Johnson in March. Former NFL player Rob Gronkowski will take over, per Ari Meirov for The 33rd Team. Gronkowski will sit alongside Terry Bradshaw, Michael Strahan, Curt Menefee, and Howie Long for the 2025/2026 season. Since retiring as a player […]

Tom Brady may go down as one of the best players to ever put on a New England Patriots jersey, and the team is showing signs that it may be true. Before their preseason game against the Washington Commanders, the Patriots will be unveiling a 12-foot bronze statue of Brady, which would make him the […]

There are many ways to catch a football as a receiver in Madden 26. However, knowing when to use each catch type is something you should learn sooner rather than later. Overall, Madden 26 features various catch types, all of which you might need in order to get that first down or put points on […]

The biggest surprise from the Packers‘ first unofficial depth chart of the 2025 NFL season is that rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden is not listed as a starter, despite a strong early camp showing and the high expectations tied to his first-round draft status. Instead, the starting wide receiver trio features veterans Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion […]

The Philadelphia Eagles and Houston Texans’ trade involving C.J. Gardner-Johnson seemed to be cursed on Thursday. Hours after the safety went down with a knee injury in training camp, the offensive guard Kenyon Green left the Eagles’ preseason game with an apparent wrist injury. Gardner-Johnson was the first of the two to go down, suffering […]

In this Madden 26 Kicking Guide, we’ll show you how to kick field goals, punts, onside kicks, and kickoffs. Overall, Madden 26 includes two ways to kick, and we’ll go over how both work, as well as their control schemes. Additionally, the NFL adjusted its dynamic kickoff rules once again, changing how you may want […]

With the ongoing situation between the Dallas Cowboys and Micah Parsons, the football world is wondering what the end result of the relationship will be. As the contract standoff between the Cowboys and Parsons continues, there is talk within the organization of potential expectations regarding the situation. While the contract dispute has been ongoing, it […]

Indianapolis Colts fans held their breath in the first quarter of their preseason game when Anthony Richardson had to exit the game due to a finger injury. When looking at the replay, it seemed as if Richardson’s pinky was bent in a way that it wasn’t supposed to be. Nonetheless, it doesn’t look like he […]

Week 1 of the NFL season is a month away, but pressure is already mounting on the Washington Commanders. Wide receiver Terry McLaurin won’t be on the field for Friday’s preseason opener, as the two sides remain locked in a contract standoff. NFL insider Dianna Russini recently stated on her podcast, Scoop City, that she believes […]

The Chicago Bears open the preseason on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. After a disappointing rookie season, Caleb Williams comes into 2025 with high expectations and a new head coach in Ben Johnson. But the preseason is not going to be where he gets his reps in, for now. Johnson told CHGO Bears that Williams […]

The Las Vegas Raiders were busy this offseason. The team hired Pete Carroll as its head coach and landed quarterback Geno Smith in a trade. On Thursday, the Raiders kicked off the preseason with Carroll and Smith returning to Seattle to face the Seahawks. Smith, of course, has the starting job locked up. So his […]

Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward has been arrested for the second time in two months. According to Montgomery County Jail records, the 34-year-old was taken into custody on Thursday night for violating the conditions of his bond, originally set following his June arrest on a felony domestic violence charge. Ward tested positive for alcohol, which […]

Pete Carroll knows firsthand the value of having a tremendous running back. The acclaimed head coach won a couple of national championships with Reggie Bush (the first was decided by AP poll not BCS and the second was vacated due to NCAA violations) and trusted Marshawn Lynch to pace the offense during the Seattle Seahawks’ […]

The Baltimore Ravens may have secured a preseason win over the Indianapolis Colts, but head coach John Harbaugh wasted no time expressing concern over the team’s passing game. The Ravens’ offense, typically one of the league’s most explosive, managed just 59 passing yards in the victory—a number Harbaugh admitted won’t cut it once the regular […]

The Indianapolis Colts’ 2025 preseason opener against the Baltimore Ravens took a sharp turn when third-year quarterback Anthony Richardson exited early after suffering a dislocated pinkie finger on his throwing hand. The injury occurred on just his second offensive series, after a missed protection read that allowed Ravens linebacker David Ojabo a free lane to […]

Tanner McKee has done everything a team and fan base can ask of a sixth-round draft pick, completing 66.7 percent of his passes for 323 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions last season. Madden NFL was not impressed, however, and slapped the Philadelphia Eagles backup quarterback with a brutal 61 player rating. The legendary video […]

What was supposed to be a night to evaluate who might emerge as the Indianapolis Colts’ starting quarterback quickly became another challenge for head coach Shane Steichen. Anthony Richardson exited the preseason matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, suffering a dislocated pinky on his throwing hand. Steichen confirmed that the joint was popped back into place […]

When the Seattle Seahawks and Las Vegas Raiders kicked off their 2025 NFL preseason at Lumen Field on Thursday night, it wasn’t just the action on the field that had fans buzzing. Legendary Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch, a fan favorite in both Seattle and Las Vegas, caught everyone’s eye with an unexpected new gig—serving […]

Despite a strong showing from star Joe Burrow, the Cincinnati Bengals dropped their first preseason assignment after bowing to defending champion Philadelphia Eagles, 34-27, on Thursday at Lincoln Financial Field. Burrow had a near-perfect outing, throwing 9-of-10 for 123 yards and two touchdowns, including a highlight connection with wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase. The Eagles, however, […]

The Indianapolis Colts suffered a significant blow in their 2025 preseason opener, losing rookie cornerback Justin Walley to a torn ACL during joint practices with the Baltimore Ravens. Head coach Shane Steichen confirmed the injury after the Colts’ 24-16 loss to Baltimore, effectively ruling Walley out for the entire 2025 season, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported. […]

The Baltimore Ravens’ hopes for a healthy start to their 2025 campaign took a major hit after head coach John Harbaugh delivered a devastating update regarding rookie cornerback Bilhal Kone. The rookie, who was fighting for a roster spot in training camp, is now out for the entire season with a knee injury. The news […]

After just one preseason game, the Indianapolis Colts have already suffered significant losses to their roster. In addition to quarterback Anthony Richardson being forced to leave the game, rookie JT Tuimoloau was also sidelined while trying to make his mark in his NFL preseason debut. The defensive end made a strong impression against the Baltimore […]

Machine Gun Kelly is giving insight on how his conversation went down with Taylor Swift after the Kansas City Chiefs suffered a devastating loss. The Chiefs were on their way to make history as the first NFL team to do a three-peat at the Super Bowl. Unfortunately for the Chiefs, they were dominated by the […]

Not a few eyebrows were raised after the New York Giants acquired veteran quarterback Russell Wilson in the offseason. There were lingering questions about his declining productivity and, more bluntly, his age. The 36-year-old Wilson, who agreed to a one-year, $10.5 million deal, had a lackluster stint with the Pittsburgh Steelers last season. He missed […]

The Las Vegas Raiders made headlines Thursday night as quarterback Geno Smith experienced an emotional return to face the Seattle Seahawks in a highly anticipated NFL preseason matchup. All eyes were on the veteran NFL quarterback as he stepped back onto Lumen Field—this preseason marked the start of a new era in Las Vegas under […]