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C.J. Henderson was the second cornerback off the board in the 2020 NFL Draft, going No. 9 overall to the Jacksonville Jaguars. One year later, with a new regime in town led by head coach Urban Meyer, Henderson might be available via trade. A surprise: Multiple team execs believe #Jaguars corner C.J. Henderson — the […]

The unsung hero for most quarterbacks is the offensive tackle who protects their blind side. In the case of Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks, it’s 35-year-old Duane Brown. Brown is entering the final year of his deal with the Seahawks and has been absent from training camp as he awaits a contract extension that […]

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas is not looking happy with his team. In one of the most questionable uses of comic sans font in history, Thomas appears to shade the Saints in a cryptic post he shared via his Twitter account. “They tried to damage your reputation. You saved theirs by not telling […]

When Saquon Barkley went down early in the 2020 season with a torn ACL, the chances for the New York Giants to compete for a division title took a major hit. They were never able to fully recover as their star running back was out for the year after playing in just two games. With […]

Throughout his career, Hunter Henry has had one glaring problem and it’s been avoiding the injury bug. The New England Patriots put to side most of those concerns when they signed Henry to a three-year deal in the offseason that included $25 million guaranteed. The Patriots were very aggressive in their offseason spending and many […]

Miami Dolphins tight end Adam Shaheen has his reasons for choosing not to get the COVID-19 vaccine ahead of the 2021 NFL season. And, according to the 26-year-old Ohio native, his personal stand is bigger than just the global pandemic that has taken the lives of over four million people throughout the world. “For me […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins’s anti-vax stance has gotten him quite the attention. Now, it seems that a local hospital in Holland, Michigan has reportedly cut ties with their four-year-long partnership with Cousins as the 32-year-old continues to remain firm in not getting vaccinated. The Holland Hospital, located in Cousins’ hometown of Holland, Michigan, has […]

Ezekiel Elliott of the Dallas Cowboys is facing charges for a dog biting incident, with the alleged victim seeking over a million dollars in damages as compensation. As per report from TMZ sports, this is the third such incident in the last 14 months involving the Cowboys running back’s dogs. Elliott’s neighbor, Jennifer Gampper, asserts […]

NFL legend Peyton Manning was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Sunday. As expected, he has some jokes about his rival and current Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady during his acceptance speech. The never-ending butt of jokes about Brady is his age. While he is already 44 years old, it does […]

Star quarterback Baker Mayfield led the Cleveland Browns in a breakthrough campaign last season, steering the erstwhile doormat squad to the NFL Playoffs for the first time since 2002. For perspective, the last time the Browns made it to the postseason, Mayfield was only seven years. So it’s only logical for him to get a […]

Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals is coming off a rookie campaign in which he suffered a horrific left knee injury. The injury included a torn ACL and MCL, which ended his impressive rookie season and thwarted his fantasy football possibilities. Burrow was playing great before going down and will look to recover as we […]

As the leader of the Cleveland Browns and their run-heavy offense, quarterback Baker Mayfield has an interesting outlook in fantasy football. Mayfield has been up and down in his career but for the most part has been consistently above average. With the offensive weapons he has however, above average can look a lot better. With […]

Over the past days, many have reminisced on the historic NFL career of Peyton Manning ahead of his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction, including New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick. The six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach has had to game plan against some of the greatest quarterbacks of the past 30 years. Whether […]

It looks like San Francisco 49ers fans don’t have to worry that much on defensive end Nick Bosa. Bosa is recovering from a torn ACL that forced him to miss all but two games in the 2020 NFL season. There were some concerns if he’ll be ready to play for the 49ers when the new […]

As training camp continues to unwind, several players from the Kansas City Chiefs are slowly starting to prove themselves to belong in the roster. However, there are some hopefuls that have begun to shine brighter than others expected. With that being said, here are three surprise standouts throughout the Chiefs’ training camp. Trey Smith, Right […]

Miami Dolphins star cornerback Xavien Howard recently requested a trade because he felt disrespected by his contract situation given his All-Pro performance. Howard and the Dolphins finally worked things out, agreeing to a restructured deal on Sunday. Howard talked to reporters after the news broke and expressed his happiness with the new agreement. It’s a […]

Washington Football Team wide receiver Curtis Samuel is expected to come off the COVID-19 list at some point in the next week, but a nagging groin injury is still giving him trouble, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Samuel started training camp on the physically unable to perform list because of the groin injury. The 24-year-old […]

During the 2021 NFL Draft, not many people expected the Chicago Bears to wind up with star quarterback Justin Fields. But after Fields fell in the draft, the Bears traded up and selected the former Ohio State gunslinger with the No. 11 pick. When looking at Fields’ college tape, his play screams superstar potential. Just […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars suddenly have a lot of talent on their roster, specifically with Trevor Lawrence running the show for the next few seasons as he is set to kick off his rookie campaign. There is excitement buzzing around the team for the first time in a couple of years, although a recent injury to […]

The Cleveland Browns are having an open practice Sunday morning, but judging on the fan turnout, it could very well be mistaken for a Week 1 game. According to Aditi Kinkhabwala of the NFL Network, an approximate total of 40,000 folks went to First Energy Stadium to see Baker Mayfield and company practice — a […]

Green Bay Packers fans had their wish of Aaron Rodgers staying for at least another season with the team granted. The quarterback, meanwhile, reveals an important change he wants to see in the NFL, one that affects a broader group of players and transcends football. Speaking to Kevin Clark of The Ringer, Rodgers bares his […]

A lot is riding on the shoulder of New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson. Selected second overall — behind Trevor Lawrence — in the 2021 NFL Draft, Wilson is expected to start right away for the Jets, wh are hoping that he is the franchise’s long-term answer to its quarterback quandaries. Of course, it’s not […]

The Green Bay Packers have had no shortage of controversy this offseason, with Aaron Rodgers dominating headlines left and right. Another member of their roster, wide receiver Devin Funchess, was embroiled in his own issue as he had used a racial slur during a press conference. The Packers wideout was playfully describing what he saw […]

The lengthy Aaron Rodgers saga dragged on in the offseason, but he now seems ready to take on the mantle once more for the Green Bay Packers. But judging from his eye-opening press conference and the soundbites from the front office, tensions haven’t exactly subsided between both sides. This has raised speculation as to whether […]

Miami Dolphins star cornerback Xavien Howard recently requested a trade because he wasn’t happy with his contract situation. However, it seems his issues have been resolved and he will be staying in Miami. The Dolphins and Howard agreed to a restructuring of his contract that will give him more earning potential in the coming years, […]

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott suffered a shoulder injury right at the start of training camp, and the team has been taking it slow with him as he recovers. Prescott didn’t play in the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday and just started doing some “light throwing” on Saturday, according to ESPN’s Todd Archer. Prescott […]

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard has agreed to a five-year, $99.25 million contract extension, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport. $52.5 million of this contract is guaranteed. The deal will make Leonard the highest-paid inside linebacker in the NFL, breaking San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner’s recent record. Leonard will make $20 million annually over the […]

Running backs are well known for always coming to the defense of their quarterbacks, whether on or off the field. And this is well the case with the Las Vegas Raiders duo of Josh Jacobs and Derek Carr. Even as Carr has continued to garner criticism over the past couple of seasons for his often […]

The Green Bay Packers have had an eventful offseason that included constant rumors about quarterback Aaron Rodgers. It was unknown for a period of time whether Rodgers would be traded or retire throughout the offseason, but he eventually reported to training camp. The Packers have gone 13-3 the last two seasons but lost in 2 […]

The New Orleans Saints are heading into a new era without legendary quarterback Drew Brees, but they still have the best receiver to ever play for the franchise, Michael Thomas. However, he will miss the start of the season after getting ankle surgery in June. It appears though his prolonged recovery comes down to his […]

Heading into 2021, New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is one of fantasy’s most polarizing players. Despite missing a combined 17 games over the last two seasons due to injury, Barkley is still being drafted at an ADP of 6 (RB5) on ESPN Fantasy as of August 7th. On the flip side, there’s a […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has constantly proven his top-tier status as each NFL season passes. Fantasy football owners can appreciate this. His unreal athleticism makes him dangerous all over the field, far and wide. His strength comes into play for numerous situations, such as run-blocking, pass-blocking and contested catches. His speed is […]

Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson went down hard at training camp and had to leave the practice field on Friday. Jefferson suffered a left shoulder injury, but luckily the injury isn’t believed to be serious, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. It’s a sprained AC joint, with more tests to come to confirm. Here’s video of […]

New Orleans Saints’ very own Michael Thomas was once considered one of the best wide receivers to play in the NFL. His sticky hands allow him to beat any defender. His strength is something to be reckoned with. Most of all, he is a short route running master. Known as “slant boy” to many, he […]

New York Giants star running back Saquon Barkley is still recovering from a serious knee injury suffered last season. Barkley is trying to make it back for Week 1, but if that doesn’t happen, he’s hoping to return no later than Week 3. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport has the details on Barkley’s timetable: From @GMFB: […]

The Buffalo Bills made some noise on Friday after reaching an agreement with quarterback Josh Allen on a massive contract extension. The deal keeps Allen in Buffalo for the next six seasons. According to Adam Schefter, the contract is a six-year deal worth $258 million, with $150 million guaranteed. Allen receives a big payday and […]

After testing positive for the coronavirus for the second time in eight months, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was seen back at the team facility on Friday. While he wasn’t on the practice field, it a sight for sore eyes for Ravens fans to have him back in the building. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh […]

After some back and forth throughout the offseason, the Buffalo Bills and Josh Allen have finally agreed to terms on a contract extension. Compensation update on Josh Allen new deal that @mortreport reported on: it’s a six-year deal worth $258 million, including $150 million guaranteed, per source. https://t.co/KXcgliKYAI — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 6, 2021 […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers played in the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday night against the Dallas Cowboys to kick off the NFL preseason. We saw plenty of snaps for Chase Claypool and Diontae Johnson, who aim to become the Steelers’ top two wide receivers. Pittsburgh has a rather deep receiver group, which has forced James […]