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Legendary quarterback Brett Favre has been through it all. The Green Bay Packers icon recently opened up in his podcast Bolling with Favre about his traumatic journey with substance abuse that had the Hall of Fame QB hitting rock bottom. In an emotional tell-all, Favre admitted he wanted to end his life (via Yahoo! Sports). […]

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 […]

After finishing 13-3 and into the AFC Championship Game, the Buffalo Bills find themselves as one of the luckier teams heading into the 2021 campaign. They don’t have to spend as much cash to appease themselves, ownership, or the fan base. They’ve already re-signed some critical pieces from last year’s run and can approach the […]

For the longest time, the Cleveland Browns had this reputation of winning the offseason, but doing Browns things in the regular season and have a losing record. This time it is different. Cleveland is a winning organization and had a record of 11 wins and five losses. They also came close to edging out the […]

Just when you thought the Cleveland Browns have no more moves to make this offseason, they start to make some waves again. According to ESPN NFL Insider Field Yates, the Browns have started extending feelers towards the veteran edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney. The Browns are hosting Jadeveon Clowney on a free agent visit. — Field […]

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 […]

Former Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff did not appreciate the tough love from head coach Sean McVay over the course of the last two seasons. Lindsey Thiry of ESPN wrote about the increasingly tenuous relationship between Goff–who was traded to the Detroit Lions in exchange for Matthew Stafford–and McVay in a behind-the-scenes look inside […]

Minshew Mania might be inching ever closer to an end in Jacksonville. With the Jaguars already holding the number one pick in the draft this year, finding anyone who believes Jacksonville is taking someone other than Trevor Lawrence is near impossible. So the writing was already on the wall. Jacksonville’s quarterback signing on Wednesday might […]

Chicago Bears fans had dreams of the team landing Russell Wilson and instead will end up watching Andy Dalton under center in 2021. To say that move sparked fragile times that lie ahead of fans of the Bears would be putting it lightly. What isn’t helping is Chicago’s push to make the Dalton signing look […]

T.Y. Hilton alluded to a possible return to the Indianapolis Colts with a cryptic tweet on Wednesday afternoon. As it turns out, the tweet wasn’t very cryptic at all. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports Hilton will indeed be headed back to Indy on a one-year, $10 million deal. The four-time Pro Bowler will get […]

There seems to be a flirtatious dialogue constantly ongoing between TY Hilton and the Indianapolis Colts. Hilton has spent his entire 9-year career with the Colts and now finds himself in free agency. With the first receiver wave having come and gone this offseason, Hilton’s name is still out there. With whispers of him returning […]

This will get everyone to forget about the Andy Dalton signing. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Chicago Bears have come to an agreement on a one-year deal with running back Damien Williams. The #Bears have agreed to terms on a 1-year deal with former Super Bowl hero RB Damien Williams, source said. […]

Aldon Smith was a high-profile comeback story in the NFL this past season with the Dallas Cowboys. The former All-Pro had some success especially early, posting 5.0 sacks, 14 quarterback hits and a fumble recovery for a touchdown in 16 games with the Cowboys. But Smith was not long for Dallas. The Cowboys have informed […]

Former Tennessee Titans first-round draft pick Isaiah Wilson was arrested at gunpoint prior to being dealt to the Miami Dolphins. Wilson–who was cut by the Dolphins just days after they acquired him–was reportedly involved in a high-speed chase and charged with multiple offenses, per John Glennon of Broadway Sports Media: In the early hours of […]

The New York Giants were supposed to get their hands on tight end Kyle Rudolph to bolster their roster for the next season. However, they eventually encountered a roadblock along the way as a physical revealed that Rudolph will need to have surgery on his foot. Despite the debacle, Big Blue will still proceed with […]

The New England Patriots are set to welcome back a mainstay on their team in running back James White. A deal isn’t completed yet, but the two sides are expected to reach an agreement that will allow him to play in his eighth season for the Patriots, per ESPN‘s Jeremy Fowler. White has always served […]

Washington Football Team owner Dan Snyder is expected to oversee the entire operations of the organization heading to the 2021 NFL season. He reportedly bought out the 40.5% minority stake from the other owners in order to gain full ownership of the team, per Joe Pompliano. Breaking: Washington owner Dan Snyder is buying out the […]

Drew Brees is now retired and seems to be enjoying his time. He’s spending more time with his family, still rooting for the New Orleans Saints, and apparently, has picked up a crazy hobby. Hobbies are the epitome of retirement, but Brees seems to have taken that to an entirely new level. While being a […]

The NFL free agency has been packed with big signings and interesting decisions. However, for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, they’ve been able to maintain their Super Bowl-winning roster this offseason. Having brought back Chris Godwin, Shaquil Barrett, and Lavonte David, the front office has secured most of their roster for next year. Another name can […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers continue to make moves to retain the pieces from their championship squad last season. Offensive tackle Donovan Smith will provide more pass protection for quarterback Tom Brady as he inked a two-year, $31.8 million contract extension to stay with the team until the 2023 season, per ESPN‘s Adam Schefter. Bucs’ and […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool found himself in the middle of a brawl outside of a California bar that thankfully didn’t escalate into something worse. According to an article posted by TMZ, the fight started and was taken outside of the bar after there was issue taken with dollar bills being thrown in the […]

New England Patriots wide receiver N’Keal Harry could be on the move soon and the Washington Football Team has emerged as one of his potential destinations in the near future. According to John Keim of ESPN, head coach Ron Rivera and his staff are reportedly keeping tabs on the Arizona product as other teams are […]

With passing in the NFL increasing year after year, the wide receiver position has never been more important, and it showed this offseason. The receiving trio of Allen Robinson, Chris Godwin, and Kenny Golladay will all be paid handsomely next season. The next tiers of receiving weapons, which includes the likes of Will Fuller V., […]

Will Jordan Love ever see the field with the Green Bay Packers? There are a variety of reasons why the team would be better off swapping him for something more useful for the short-term outlook of the team. Salary cap problems may force Packers to restructure Aaron Rodgers’ contract The Packers are in a tough […]

The Baltimore Ravens are one of the stranger teams in the NFL these days. The powerhouse AFC North franchise just can’t seem to get it done at the most crucial times. Even with quarterback Lamar Jackson turning this team into a perennial playoff contender after winning a NFL MVP Award and propelling Baltimore to the […]

The Mitch Trubisky experiment has sailed on, and a failed but ongoing courting of QB Russell Wilson has forced the Chicago Bears into Andy Dalton and Nick Foles. Moreover, their star wide receiver contemplated holding out after being franchise tagged (and still could). The Bears, certainly, have had an offseason filled with lots of uncertainty. […]

The Seattle Seahawks are looking to bolster their pass-rushing unit this offseason and they are poaching someone from within the NFC West. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Seahawks have signed Kerry Hyder to a three-year, $16.5 million deal on Tuesday. Former 49ers’ DE Kerry Hyder is signing a three-year, $16.5 million deal with upside […]

There is a hurdle for the New York Giants in their attempt to sign tight end Kyle Rudolph. New York medical staff is worried about the status of Rudolph’s foot after he underwent a physical examination and the staff believes he will require surgery, according to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. Both parties are […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have been on a bit of a quarterback carousel the last few months. They moved on from Carson Wentz, who is now with the Indianapolis Colts, meaning sophomore quarterback Jalen Hurts is now the main man in Philly. Hurts is just 22-years-old and is very inexperienced in the NFL, having just started […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson’s lawyer went after opposing counsel Monday after 14 lawsuits were filed against Watson alleging sexual assault and harassment. Rusty Hardin fired back at attorney Tony Buzbee, who is representing most of the plaintiffs, in a statement to TMZ. Hardin said both he and his client understand sexual assault and harassment […]

New Miami Dolphins wide receiver Will Fuller V is betting on himself. Fuller signed a one-year deal with the Dolphins worth close to $11 million, with up to an additional $3 million in incentives. The former Texans receiver revealed he chose a shorter deal to prove his real worth as one of the top wideouts […]

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Raise your hand if you’ve heard this one before: Aaron Rodgers is feuding with the Green Bay Packers. To be fair, it’s not quite a feud, but more of a holdout. According to ESPN’s Rob Demovsky, there was a possibility that the Packers were attempting to slightly alter his $6.8 million roster bonus in order […]

The Las Vegas Raiders and backup quarterback Marcus Mariota have come to terms on a contract restructure that could benefit both parties. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Mariota is expected to sign a one-year, $3.5 million deal that can reach $8 million with incentives. Rapoport also noted the deal–whose cap hit was originally $10 […]

With ongoing allegations swirling around Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, he has one former coach who’s in his corner. That coach is Clemson Tigers head man Dabo Swinney. In an article posted on TMZ, Sweeney says while he was surprised and disappointed to see Watson’s name in the news for this, Sweeney still loves Deshaun […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston grew emotional speaking about what it meant to spend time with Drew Brees during the legendary quarterback’s final season in the NFL. Winston said he had immense admiration for the “resilience” and “passion” Brees showed in his final season. The former No. 1 pick also said Brees “doesn’t even […]

Boy, when the wheels come off, they come off. After starting 11-0, the Pittsburgh Steelers took a big step in it to end the season, and ended up losing to perennial AFC North doormat Cleveland twice in one season. Worst of all, the second loss was in the playoffs. This team, talented as it is, absolutely […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is facing lawsuits from numerous women alleging sexual assault and harassment. One accuser detailed her experience and claimed she was “scared for her life.” TMZ obtained copies of a couple lawsuits being brought against Watson. One such lawsuit details a female masseuse who met Watson in June of 2020. The […]

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 […]