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The 2020 NFL season begins tomorrow. Yet, there is uncertainty as to which major networks will carry primetime games like “Monday Night Football” and “Thursday Night Football.” The league’s contract with ESPN expires after next season, while deals with CBS, NBC and FOX all run through the 2022 campaign. All of the networks are hoping […]

The Los Angeles Rams might not be as close to an extension with wide receiver Cooper Kupp as previously thought. Rams head coach Sean McVay said “it is the hope” the team can reach an agreement with Kupp prior to the start of the season, per The Athletic’s Jourdan Rodrigue. Sean McVay says that “it […]

The Green Bay Packers are set to open the 2020 NFL season against the division rival Minnesota Vikings on Sunday afternoon. Following a long and difficult offseason due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fans are about to finally see live football back on television. Hopefully, the league will be able to get a full season in […]

Todd Gurley has gone through a major offseason of change. After years of dominating the NFL with the Los Angeles Rams, Gurley was released from his contract this offseason and ended up signing with the Atlanta Falcons. It was a move that shocked quite a few fans, but made a lot of sense to others. […]

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said his defense will need to come ready to play against Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Harbaugh praised Mayfield’s escapability in the pocket and noted the former No. 1 pick has the talent to make some difficult throws. He also stated former Oklahoma players in Baltimore’s […]

After a crazy offseason, the New England Patriots are about to start the 2020 NFL season with a matchup against the Miami Dolphins. While there are still a ton of questions surrounding the franchise, there are numerous reasons to be excited. Bill Belichick and company are a new-look football team for the first time in […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced star wide receiver Mike Evans is dealing with a hamstring injury. Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians previously stated Evans had a “soft tissue” injury and would be listed as day-to-day prior to Sunday’s marquee matchup against the New Orleans Saints. But Tampa Bay fans might have reason to be concerned. […]

Minnesota Vikings star defensive end Danielle Hunter will miss at least three games after being placed on the injured reserve (IR) list. Hunter has been dealing with an undisclosed injury and was previously listed as doubtful for Week 1 given he had not practiced since mid-August. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the team placed […]

Denver Broncos superstar pass rusher Von Miller is currently dealing with a dislocated peroneal tendon. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, that is an injury that could keep him out 5-6 months. With the absolute best case scenario still seeing him miss three months. The specific diagnosis for #Broncos star Von Miller is a […]

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll has plenty of experience scheming for new Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley. After all, the two were on opposite sides of an NFC West rivalry for the past couple years, with Gurley anchoring the backfield for the Los Angeles Rams. Carroll spoke highly of Gurley on Wednesday, praising […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are officially ready to usher in the Gardner Minshew era under center going into the 2020 NFL season. Despite the recent comments from Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette, the locker room is in full support of the new quarterback. Fournette made it clear how happy he was to be playing […]

Buffalo Bills cornerback Josh Norman may be sidelined for the team’s Week 1 matchup with the New York Jets on Sunday. Norman missed practice Wednesday as a result of a hamstring injury he has reportedly been harboring for weeks, rendering him questionable for the opener. This would also mean Norman’s Bills debut would be put […]

On Wednesday, the Cincinnati Bengals took to Twitter to announce their captains for the 2020 NFL regular season. A lot of the names were not much of a surprise. They included veteran safeties Shawn Williams and Vonn Bell. Star wide receiver A.J. Green and longtime running back Giovani Bernard were on that list as well. […]

The Houston Texans are hoping to make a statement against the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2020 NFL season opener. Unfortunately, it remains to be seen if they will be at full strength with wide receiver Brandin Cooks nursing a quad injury. Cooks has officially been listed as questionable for Week 1 against the Chiefs […]

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook has been adamant about staying focused on the task at hand heading into the 2020 NFL season. Although a number of his peers have received their lucrative contract extensions, nothing has changed regarding his approach ahead of the Week 1 showdown with the Green Bay Packers. While negotiations may […]

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has long established himself as one of the league’s premier rushers; however, it seems he is poised to put his versatile skill set on full display in the 2020 NFL season. Team owner Jerry Jones has already let the cat out of the bag regarding their plans for Elliott […]

The Washington Football Team surprised a lot of people when their official Week 1 depth chart was released. Most of the positions were exactly how people expected. However, the running back spot was a little different following the release of Adrian Peterson. Washington has four running backs. Those four are Peyton Barber, Antonio Gibson, Bryce […]

The Minnesota Vikings are looking to make a statement versus the Green Bay Packers in the 2020 NFL season opener. Unfortunately, it appears they may be shorthanded without defensive end Danielle Hunter. Hunter has not practiced since mid-August due to an undisclosed injury. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, his status for Week 1 is […]

There has been plenty of speculation regarding how much artificial noise will become a factor in empty stadiums for the 2020 NFL season. Fortunately, it seems Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians took precautions to ensure that his team is prepared for the worst. Tight end Rob Gronkowski says he is not concerned with […]

This offseason, the New York Jets added veteran quarterback Joe Flacco. Now they head into the regular season with five quarterbacks on their roster. However, one of the reasons they have so many quarterbacks at the moment is Flacco’s injury. He is working his way back from neck surgery and is not expected to be […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to make a statement against the New Orleans Saints in the 2020 NFL season opener. Unfortunately, it remains to be seen if they will be at full strength with wide receiver Mike Evans still absent from practice. Head coach Bruce Arians says Evans will be a game-time decision for […]

The long-awaited debut of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has finally arrived with the 2020 NFL season opener versus the Los Angeles Chargers. It appears he is not wasting any time setting a new standard in Cincinnati. Burrow is well-aware of the expectations that come with being the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NFL […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson became the latest signal-caller to get his lucrative payday after signing a four-year, $156 million extension. The market set by Watson and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has only raised further speculation regarding Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson’s looming deal. There is no question that Jackson is set to […]

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson put the league on notice with his MVP campaign last year. Regardless, it appears running back Mark Ingram decided to heed another warning ahead of the 2020 NFL season. According to ESPN’s Jamison Hensley, Ingram claims Jackson has taken tremendous strides this offseason: “He’s a million times ahead of where […]

You know the opening game hits differently when even the longest-tenured veterans still get butterflies in their stomachs just by thinking about it. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will make his return on the gridiron on September 14 as they visit the New York Giants in the Big Apple. The 38-year old gunslinger shared his […]

With preparation for Week 1 in full swing ahead of the 2020 NFL season, free agent cornerback Aqib Talib took to Twitter to officially announce his retirement. Much love to everybody who played a part in my career. Sorry I couldn’t join you in New England Bill! You’re welcome to come on the show! ⁣⁣Get […]

Uncertainty now looms over the heads of the Denver Broncos as one of their cornerstones in linebacker Von Miller was confirmed to be sidelined for an extended amount of time. The 31-year old recently suffered an injury on the last play of the Broncos’ team practice. An MRI on Tuesday eventually confirmed that Miller has […]

Despite another stellar 2019 campaign, the season for Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett was highlighted by his altercation with Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph. Although there was plenty of fallout from the incident, it seems there are no harsh feelings from Garrett. According to Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Garrett is […]

Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier has officially hanged his cleats and announced his retirement from the NFL. The former Ohio State Buckeye sustained a life-threatening spinal contusion injury back in December of 2017 after taking a head-on tackle in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The 28-year old player looked back on his journey […]

The Miami Dolphins are caught in an uncertain situation as they attempt to prepare for an encounter with a new-look New England Patriots side. The offense will be unlike any other in the past as 2015 NFL MVP Cam Newton will now take over the reins from long-time quarterback Tom Brady. Head coach Brian Flores […]

The Los Angeles Rams and newly-acquired cornerback Jalen Ramsey were caught in a long stalemate over contract negotiations during the offseason. The two sides finally reached an agreement – ultimately making Ramsey the highest-paid defensive back in league history. NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport disclosed the details of the newly-signed contract on Twitter: The LA […]

Whether New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is thinking about retiring after the 2020 season or not, we’ll never know til it happens. The six-time Super Bowl winner did not provide any insight into his future plans in response to questions on retirement. His response was just classic Bill Belichick. In fact, according to […]

Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins was already enjoying success back in his days with the Houston Texans until the Arizona Cardinals came calling. Ever since he was traded, wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins knew in himself that he would have a long-term stay in his new home. The eight-year veteran raved about his promising connection with his […]

The status of Pittsburgh Steelers right guard David DeCastro ahead of their opening game against the New York Giants is still up in the air. The nine-year veteran has not been practicing recently due to a sustained lower-body injury. Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette also reported that he’s not expected to play on Monday […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are raring to go back to action with a complete cast as they visit the New York Giants for their opening game on September 14. Big Blue is currently in the middle of their rebuilding efforts as they enter the post-Eli Manning era. Despite the opponent’s situation, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin […]

‘Let Russ Cook’ was the latest social media movement among Seattle Seahawks fans heading into the upcoming season. It was a plea made for the team to lean on their prolific quarterback in Russell Wilson in what’s long been one of the NFL’s most run-heavy offenses. The trend wasn’t made to let Wilson throw countless […]

Dallas Cowboys safety Xavier Woods recently missed several of the team’s practices due to a nagging groin injury. With only a few days heading into their opening game against the Los Angeles Rams, team owner Jerry Jones disclosed whether he thinks the fourth-year veteran is ready for their September 13 start date. “Yes I do. […]

The Denver Broncos received terrible news regarding Von Miller on Tuesday, and the news is not encouraging about the current status of Bradley Chubb. According to the NFL Network’s James Palmer, Chubb isn’t 100 percent yet and his status for Week 1 is undetermined. An added element with Von Miller’s injury is the fact that […]

After it was initially reported that Denver Broncos All-Pro pass rusher Von Miller suffered a significant lower-leg injury as a result of Tuesday’s practice, it now appears that season-ending surgery will be needed in order to repair the damage, according to a recent report from Adam Schefter of ESPN. With Miller reportedly injuring “a tendon […]