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The Dan Campbell era is off to an explosive start in Detroit with the Lions. Campbell gave an emphatic introductory press conference as the new head coach of the Lions, promising to change the culture and change the perception of the Lions as a downtrodden franchise. He also came equipped with a number of interesting […]

The Green Bay Packers organization received some sad news on Thursday, just days before they take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC Championship Game. Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported former Packers general manager and franchise icon Ted Thompson died at the age of 68 on Wednesday night. Very sad news. Just heard […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are hosting former Washington Football Team first-round pick Dwayne Haskins on Thursday. The ex-Ohio State quarterback met with the Steelers today, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Former Washington Football Team QB Dwayne Haskins has a visit with the #Steelers today, sources say. Some potential QB depth and upside. The free agent […]

The Deshaun Watson trade rumors continue to swirl as the Houston Texans prepare for next season. The superstar quarterback has apparently spoken to teammates about requesting a trade out of Houston and the media hasn’t stopped talking about it since. The Miami Dolphins, who have Tua Tagovailoa are a rumored destination for Watson. League sources say […]

Saquon Barkley and Odell Beckham Jr. are both going to be spending time this offseason recovering from torn ACL’s that they suffered in 2020. Despite no longer being teammates on the New York Giants, Barkley and Beckham plan on getting together to rehab their knee injuries in the offseason. “Only thing I do know that […]

The Cleveland Browns exceeded everybody’s expectations in the 2020 season, going 11-5 and making the playoffs for the first time in 18 long years. Not only did they make the playoffs, but the Browns also dominated their first playoff game against their division rivals, the Pittsburgh Steelers. Even Browns legend Joe Thomas was surprised that […]

The Green Bay Packers are getting ready to host their first NFC Championship Game since 2007—and their fourth appearance since 2014. Fresh off an NFC Divisional Round victory against Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur will have their hands full with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tom Brady. Tom […]

Despite encountering a bit of a tumultuous regular season effort in 2020-21, the new-look Tampa Bay Buccaneers are sure enough headed to the NFC Championship Game to square off against the top-seeded Green Bay Packers. With the Buccaneers previously defeating the surging Packers by the lopsided score of 38-10 all the way back in Week […]

The Kansas City Chiefs may or may not have superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes under center for the team’s latest appearance in the AFC Championship Game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. With Mahomes previously exiting the team’s divisional-round win over the pesky Cleveland Browns, the former NFL MVP has since entered the league’s concussion protocol. […]

The Kansas City Chiefs look to reach their second straight Super Bowl on Sunday, and the only team left in their way is the Buffalo Bills. Patrick Mahomes had to leave the game early last week against the Cleveland Browns, but all signs point to the reigning Super Bowl MVP being ready for his second […]

The Buffalo Bills are set to play in their first AFC Championship Game since 1993-94, and it’s been a long time coming for Bills Mafia. Buffalo has been led by their rising star quarterback Josh Allen, and the next task won’t be an easy one by any means. The Kansas City Chiefs face questions about […]

With the Baltimore Ravens’ season coming to an end on Saturday following a disappointing 17-3 loss against the Buffalo Bills in their Divisional Round matchup, the critics have unsurprisingly taken aim at coach John Harbaugh and his alleged inability to fully utilize the passing game of Lamar Jackson throughout the season. In his end-of-season press […]

Davante Adams sincerely believes that his quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, deserves another Super Bowl victory. Adams also noted that many people continually compare Rodgers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, which gives the Green Bay Packers an added motivation to help Rodgers win again. Per Ryan Wood of Green Bay Press-Gazette: #Packers WR Davante Adams […]

For the first time since 1994, the Buffalo Bills are back in the AFC Championship Game. Directly in their path for a Super Bowl return, however, are the defending champions Kansas City Chiefs. The Bills arrived at this stage by shutting down Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens, 17-3. Buffalo’s defense got hot at the […]

The NFC Championship game between the Green Bay Packers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be an instant classic at Lambeau Field. Aaron Rodgers against Tom Brady, veteran coach Bruce Arians versus up-and-coming Matt LaFleur, arguably the best receiver in the game in Davante Adams and perhaps the best receiving corps for the Bucs. The stakes […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees went through the wringer this year, from a physical standpoint. Brees suffered multiple broken ribs and a collapsed lung in a Week 10 win over the San Francisco 49ers, with said injuries forcing him out of the team’s next four games. But Brees’ wife, Brittany, revealed the future Hall […]

The Houston Texans and star quarterback Deshaun Watson have been making headlines in 2021, and not for good reasons. Watson was unhappy that he wasn’t involved in the general manager hiring, and reports indicated that the relationship between Watson and the franchise is beyond repair. Trade rumors have been floating about everywhere—with the Tua Tagovailoa–Watson […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is trying to live in the moment ahead of Sunday’s NFC Championship Game. The former Super Bowl champion was asked whether he thinks there will be more chances to capture the Lombardi Trophy in the near future. Rodgers responded in a somewhat ambiguous fashion: “I hope there’s more opportunities, […]

Deshaun Watson has not formally requested a trade from the Houston Texans (at least not publicly), though some sources believe that Watson has taken his final snap in Houston. Watson is not only displeased with various moves made by the Texans front office — particularly owner Cal McNair — in recent years, but he’s reportedly […]

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill stated once again he holds no ill will toward WR coach Greg Lewis. Hill was caught on camera shoving Lewis late in the team’s 22-17 win over the Cleveland Browns last weekend. He tweeted after the game Lewis is like his “uncle,” and said Wednesday the shove was […]

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. opened up about missing out on the team’s first playoff appearance since 2002. Beckham suffered a torn ACL in the team’s Week 7 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, sidelining him for the remainder of the year. The mercurial Browns wideout mostly went dark on social media, though he […]

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr issued a retort to NFL reporter Dov Kleiman after the latter appeared to make an inference regarding Carr’s Instagram Story. Carr posted on his Story of a camouflage weight vest with an American flag on the front. Kleiman, in turn, appeared to suggest the Raiders passer was making a […]

Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire could well be available for Sunday’s AFC Championship Game against the Buffalo Bills. Edwards-Helaire missed last weekend’s win over the Cleveland Browns due to a high-ankle sprain, but he was among the participants in Wednesday’s practice. Sam McDowell of the Kansas City Star reported Edwards-Helaire, Patrick Mahomes, and […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers announced his retirement Wednesday morning, officially closing the book on a 17-year career. It was not a guarantee Rivers would be back under center for Indy next season. Head coach Frank Reich and general manager Chris Ballard both suggested they would love for Rivers to return, but also noted needing […]

The Green Bay Packers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are getting set to face off in the NFC Championship game on Sunday. Tom Brady against Aaron Rodgers is the story of this game — and for good reason. However, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur has firsthand experience with losing to Tom Brady and hopes that his […]

With a win against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers can become the first team to play the Super Bowl in their home stadium. However, Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians isn’t thinking about the possibility of his team making history just yet. When asked about the possibility of […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are headed to the NFC Championship game after dispatching the New Orleans Saints in the divisional round. After a tight scoring affair in the first three quarters of the game, the Buccaneers buckled down and put up 10 unanswered points in the final frame to run away with a 30-20 victory. […]

The divisional round of the NFL Playoffs drew a ton of eyes and the ratings were high, but it was not a great weekend for the league as a whole. On the daily NFL podcast Peacock and Williamson, Matt Williamson sounded off on why the divisional round was not a good weekend for the NFL. […]

New Orleans Saints icon Drew Brees may be viewed as the NFL’s version of San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan. On the daily Locked On NFL podcast, Ross Jackson and Luke Braun talked about the legacy of Drew Brees. Moreover, how the Saints legend’s status will resonate through not only the franchise, but the entire […]

Could Lamar Jackson be the next star quarterback to receive a contract extension? Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh suggested as much. Harbaugh said during his season-ending press conference he is “totally certain” the Ravens will get an extension done with Jackson, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Jackson appears to be next in the […]

The Kansas City Chiefs still haven’t received a conclusive answer regarding the availability of quarterback Patrick Mahomes for the AFC Championship Game against the Buffalo Bills. However, the 2018 NFL MVP is participating in a “very light” practice Wednesday and will see his work ramp up if he continues to trend in the right direction […]

Philip Rivers announced his retirement from the NFL after 17 seasons on Wednesday. The 39-year-old quarterback played the first 16 seasons of his career with the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers, before a one-year stint with the Indianapolis Colts. The Rivers retirement came at a weird time, likely overshadowed by the inauguration of Joe Biden that […]

Ahead of their NFC Championship matchup with the Green Bay Packers, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will receive a boost to their defense with the return of linebacker Kevin Minter. The former LSU standout will be available after being reinstated from the COVID-19/reserve list, per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times: #GoBucs LB Kevin Minter […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers has officially decided to conclude his 17-year playing career in the NFL. He took his thoughts in stride and penned a heartfelt message to bid the league and its people goodbye, via ESPN‘s Adam Schefter. Philip Rivers’ statement to ESPN is dadgum tremendous: pic.twitter.com/30KaEFGy0X — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 20, […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers is officially concluding an illustrious professional career after 17 seasons in the league. As the news broke, the NFL world’s reactions are slowly trickling into appreciation towards the veteran gunslinger for his contributions to the league and the game of football at large. The Colts organization expressed their gratitude for […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers is set to hang up his cleats and retire from the league after an illustrious 17-year career. Rivers recently concluded the 2020 NFL season with the Colts after bouncing out of the Wild Card Round against the Buffalo Bills in the postseason. “It’s just time,” Rivers told The San Diego Union-Tribune […]

The New York Jets are heading to a crucial offseason after going through yet another losing campaign. Jets safety and defensive captain Marcus Maye claimed that the team isn’t lacking in terms of talent and its core can already be found within the players that they currently have on their roster. “We’ve got a great […]

The NFL announced the official seven-person crew that will officiate this year’s Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 7 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Among those will be Down Judge Sarah Thomas, and she will make history by becoming the first ever female referee to work the Super Bowl, per NFL.com. Congratulations to Sarah […]

With the Raiders‘ maiden voyage to Las Vegas, they wrapped up their season with a middling 8-8 record. The major highlight of this season was their 40-32 shootout victory against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Due to the pandemic and the expected lowered revenues, the NFL’s salary cap is projected to be decreased […]