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Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith continues to defy the odds. The 14-year veteran could be taking another step forward in his recovery process soon. According to the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Washington Football Team could activate Smith from the PUP list as soon as Sunday. A move to activate Alex Smith from the […]

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Cameron Smith has had a rocky start to his NFL career thus far. The latest hurdle came when he recently tested positive for the dreaded coronavirus. Through the screening process, doctors discovered an abnormality with Smith’s heart. His illness will force him to miss the entirety of the 2020 season. Minnesota Vikings […]

CeeDee Lamb has just one practice under his belt with the Dallas Cowboys and he’s already impressing his coaches. After seeing the rookie on the field for the first time, Mike McCarthy spoke out on Lamb’s natural ability to make plays. “CeeDee looks very natural out there,” McCarthy said, via Rob Phillips of the team’s […]

The Cleveland Browns were an exciting team in 2018. They had drafted quarterback Baker Mayfield and he seemed to be the missing piece that could finally make them legitimate contenders. 2019 was meant to be the year. The year the Browns finally made it back to the playoffs. And the hype was only enhanced when […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is glad he is not the only player from his position that is being recognized and paid. Talking to reporters at training camp, the fourth-year star is glad tight ends are getting more recognition. “I think overall tight ends are occasionally forgot about or not advertised enough,” George […]

The Minnesota Vikings made it back to the playoffs in 2019 after a disappointing 2018. They even managed to win a game in the postseason, upsetting the New Orleans Saints. However, that’s where the magic stopped. So what do they need to do to find success? According to Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com, superstar wide receiver […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ superstar wide receiver Mike Evans has long been considered one of the best wide receivers in football. However, he’s also a polarizing figure. Some believe he is easily in the top-five. Meanwhile, others feel he is overrated and while good, is not in that elite tier. That being said, the numbers speak […]

There are a lot of great wide receiver duos in the NFL. According to David Carr of NFL.com though, the Atlanta Falcons might have the best pair with Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley. “I can’t say enough about Julio Jones’ dominance over the last six seasons,” Carr wrote. “Since 2014, Jones has 623 receptions and […]

The 2019 NFL season was filled with disappointment and mistakes for Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns. After clearing his head during the offseason, Mayfield says he’s regained his Kobe Bryant ‘Mamba Mentality’ ahead of the 2020 campaign. In a video conference on Friday, Mayfield shared that he’s been able to get right mentally over […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are going to have a new-look offense in 2020 and apparently they want a fullback to be featured more prominently. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Jaguars are signing ex-San Francisco 49ers fullback, Bruce Miller. Jacksonville Jaguars have signed former 49ers’ FB Bruce Miller and waived rookie FB Connor Slomka. — Adam […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to sign defensive tackle Kyle Love, who’s a former teammate of Tom Brady. According to Greg Auman of The Athletic, Love recently passed his physical and is expected to sign Monday. Love went undrafted out of Mississippi State and first signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted […]

Deebo Samuel is going to miss time for the San Francisco 49ers, but his status to begin the season remains uncertain. Despite the unknown timetable for his return, Kyle Shanahan is ‘hoping’ that Samuel is available in Week 1, per ESPN’s Nick Wagoner. #49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said the hope remains that WR Deebo Samuel […]

Everson Griffen terrorized opposing offenses when he was with the Minnesota Vikings and that led to him signing with the Dallas Cowboys. Mike McCarthy, the new head coach of the Cowboys, revealed why Dallas inked a deal with Griffen, per ESPN’s Ed Werder. #Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy says his experience coaching against Everson Griffen in […]

Jamal Adams is now a member of the Seattle Seahawks, prompting Gregg Williams — the defensive coordinator of the New York Jets — to say Adams will be bored in Seattle’s defense. While Adams gets accustomed to his new team, he took a jab back at Williams for his ‘bored’ comments. Gregg just misses me […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes had eventful seasons in recent years. Despite being in the early stages of his young career, the 24-year old may have already overachieved and exceeded expectations set by the Chiefs Kingdom. Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy alluded to the nature of the Texas Tech product as tweeted by team […]

The NFL teams continue to suffer blows from the wages of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. One of them is the Green Bay Packers, which is the league’s smallest city and the Packers annually sell out on a season-ticket basis for games at the Lambeau Field. However, the 2020 season will be different as team president […]

Extensions are getting completed around the NFL and the Green Bay Packers have secured one of their marquee players for four more years. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Packers have inked Kenny Clark to a four-year extension on Saturday. Source: Green Bay Packers NT Kenny Clark just signed a 4-year extension for $70 million, […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars may have found their quarterback of the future. This was initiated by trading last year’s primary gunslinger Nick Foles to the Chicago Bears. The Jaguars received a 2020 fourth-round pick in return and slotted sophomore Gardner Minshew as the team’s QB1 for the upcoming season. “I actually haven’t had a camp like […]

Travis Kelce recently signed a four-year, $57 million extension with the Kansas City Chiefs and he’s using his money to create change in the city he plays in. With his newfound money, Kelce purchased a building in Kansas City for inner-city teenagers to study STEM. When players sign new contracts, they typically buy a car […]

Many football fans were taken aback when the Las Vegas Raiders opted to take former Alabama Crimson Tide Henry Ruggs III. By being selected with the 12th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the speedster became the first wide receiver to come off the boards in a loaded draft class. Ruggs’ performance in training camps […]

All 32 teams in the NFL have begun training camps and the league is pleased with the number of players that are currently on the COVID-19 reserve list. After an influx of players being placed on the list to begin training camp, the NFL is down to 22 players on the COVID-19 reserve list. Players […]

The Philadelphia Eagles surprised many fans when they snagged former Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts with the 53rd pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Many assumed that Hurts would be QB2 behind veteran Carson Wentz in the upcoming season, being the big name that he was in college football. However, Eagles head coach Doug Pederson has […]

The New York Giants are not the team of old and have not seen relevant success in recent seasons. However, things are looking up as the team may have scored big in the 2020 NFL Draft. Big Blue brought in a franchise cornerstone as they selected Georgia offensive tackle Andrew Thomas with the fourth overall […]

A familiar face is back for the Philadelphia Eagles, albeit he will be playing a new position. Veteran Jason Peters re-signed on a one-year contract with the Eagles, worth up to $6 million with $3 million guaranteed. He signed as an offensive guard following a season-ending injury to starting right guard Brandon Brooks. Eagles center […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are more than serious about hoisting more Lombardis in the upcoming seasons. The organization recently handed out multiple lucrative deals to retain the team’s core that won the Super Bowl LIV last season. Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce chimed in on the extensions that the franchise has inked during the offseason: […]

Helping lead the up and down offensive attack that is the Minnesota Vikings, former Florida State running back Dalvin Cook put together his best season as a pro in 2019, logging over 1600 total yards on the ground and through the air. And with top receiver Stefon Diggs having been traded to the Buffalo Bills […]

San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle recently inked a five-year, $75 million contract to stay with the team. The extension made him the highest-paid tight end in the league. The deal then caught the eye and the approval of an avid football fan in Hollywood star Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. The multi-awarded actor […]

The New Orleans Saints have been one of the NFL’s premier franchises since quarterback Drew Brees arrived in 2006, but before that, the team struggled mightily. Still, it is worth noting that they have made some excellent trades over the years. With that said, we take a look at the team’s five best trades in […]

Was Dalvin Cook ever really going to hold out if he didn’t get a new contract with the Minnesota Vikings? According to Cook himself, the answer is a resounding no. During his first meeting with reporters in training camp, Cook dispelled the rumors that he would sit out training camp if he did not get […]

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has made his first public statement following his contract extension. Taking it to Twitter, Kelce showed his appreciation to the city for welcoming him and helping him fulfill his dreams. “I couldn’t begin to tell you how much this city means to me,” the Chiefs star wrote. “You took […]

Looks like Jadeveon Clowney may end up without a team for a while, perhaps even into the 2020 NFL regular season. According to Kimberley A Martin of ESPN, Clowney has turned down multiple offers of $15 million or more as he remains firm with his latest asking price. Had several conversations today about Jadeveon Clowney… […]

The San Francisco 49ers are already in the process of replacing wide receiver Deebo Samuel for the time being. Samuel has reportedly suffered a Jones fracture in his left foot which will keep him sidelined for the start of the 2020 season. When the injury first occurred in mid-June, reports speculated he could be out […]

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Cameron Smith has had quite the roller coaster year, even for 2020. After testing positive for COVID-19, which is now thought to have been a false positive, Smith discovered he needed open-heart surgery on a follow-up test as a result of a bicuspid aortic valve defect he has had since birth. Smith […]

George Kittle is known to be an avid fan of wrestling, and he channeled his inner Ric Flair to celebrate his new contract with the San Francisco 49ers. After officially signing his massive extension, Kittle released a statement on the team’s official website. All in all, in his statement, Kittle showed his gratitude to those […]

Malcolm Butler wasn’t able to play a full season with the Tennessee Titans in 2019 due to injury. He is excited to rejoin the team this year. While the Titans have begun training camp, Butler shared his eagerness to contribute to winning again in 2020. “I missed out on a whole half a season, and […]

Jerry Jeudy is getting his first taste of on-field work with the Denver Broncos and he’s already turning heads. Despite being a rookie wide receiver, head coach Vic Fangio is impressed with how “polished” Jeudy was during Friday’s practice. “Jerry’s come in here and he’s got good polish as a receiver comparing him to other […]

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, a rather large amount of NFL players have opted out of the 2020 season. Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman DeMarcus Lawrence apparently considered doing so because his wife his pregnant, but he ultimately decided to play. Why? Because of his wife: “My decision was made by my wife,” Lawrence said, according […]

Jacoby Brissett will be handing over the starting quarterback job on the Indianapolis Colts to Philip Rivers in 2020. Despite being relegated to a backup role again this season, Brissett promises to be an NFL starting quarterback again at some point in his career. “I still believe in myself,” Brissett told reporters Friday, via Mike […]

The Detroit Lions already added a veteran quarterback to back up Matthew Stafford, but they could add another one soon. According to ESPN’s Field Yates, the Lions worked out Trevor Siemian, along with a slew of wide receivers on Friday. The Lions worked out a group of wide receivers today with QB Trevor Siemian made […]