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Looking to get back into the playoff picture next season, the Carolina Panthers have some exciting new additions that they want to get familiarized with the game plan they’ve developed. With a new quarterback at the helm in Sam Darnold and star running back Christian McCaffrey expected to be back fully healthy, the Panthers are […]

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson is set to make his first official NFL snap this 2021, but don’t let his rookie status fool you: he’s wise beyond his years. Offensive lineman Greg Van Roten believes as much, revealing that Wilson is more than capable of handling the pressure as a starter and living up […]

Even the arrival of Joe Burrow last season wasn’t enough to get the Cincinnati Bengals over the hump, missing the NFL Playoffs for the fifth straight year. Burrow, however, had a solid rookie stint despite his knee injuries and he will only get better with one campaign tucked under his belt. The fast-rising quarterback had […]

Matthew Stafford has yet to play a single second for the Los Angeles Rams but some people are already expecting him to have a huge campaign in the upcoming NFL season. After a string of empty stints with the Detroit Lions, Stafford will have a much-needed change of scenery in the City of Angels. This […]

The New England Patriots had an active offseason, which has made them into a potential postseason team. They made a shocking move this past week when they released Cam Newton, making rookie Mac Jones the starting quarterback. The Patriots are primed to have a good season with their new-look roster. In free agency, the Patriots […]

Even as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ offense shined last season en route to a Super Bowl win, wide receiver Mike Evans believes that the NFL has not yet seen the best out of them. With Tom Brady leading the way, Tampa Bay’s offense was one of the more assertive in all the league last season. […]

The San Francisco 49ers continue to bolster its roster even with just a week before the 2021 season, this time adding former Pro Bowler Josh Norman to its cornerback corps. Jay Glazer of Fox Sports first reported the agreement. While terms of the deal were not disclosed, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network shared that the […]

The college football season is here at last and the games are wrapping up from the first official week. On Sunday, Jackson State–led by Deion Sanders–played against Florida A&M. The former NFL legend has been running the show for the Tigers, and he had another NFL legend on the sidelines cheering him on–former Dallas Cowboys […]

The Los Angeles Chargers had a lot of changes this offseason, especially with their coaching staff. The Chargers got rid of Anthony Lynn and hired Brandon Staley, the former Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator who didn’t have to travel very far to his new office. Well, the Chargers also have the reigning Offensive Rookie of […]

After winning the Super Bowl in his first year with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tom Brady is now aiming to successfully defend the title this upcoming season. In the offseason, the Buccaneers managed to keep all 22 starters from their Super Bowl run last season. They became the first team in the salary cap era […]

The 2021 NFL season is here, finally! With that, there is a ton of hype as fans will be allowed back in the stadiums and teams try and make a run at the playoffs. There have been a lot of changes throughout the NFL landscape, and one team that changed drastically is the New York […]

The Dallas Cowboys are going to have star quarterback Dak Prescott available for Thursday’s Week 1 showdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but they’ll be without guard Zack Martin because of a positive COVID-19 test. Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott was asked about Martin’s absence and what it means for Dallas. Elliott was brutally honest […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady led his team to a Super Bowl victory last season despite playing with a torn left MCL, which ultimately required surgery. Well, the 44-year-old Brady just revealed a big change involving his knee that will help him out on the field in 2021. For the last 13 years, Brady […]

The Dallas Cowboys have their star quarterback in Dak Prescott finally returning, but now they face another hurdle with guard Zack Martin reportedly testing positive for COVID-19 NFL insider Ian Rapoport confirms the news coming from Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy himself. #Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy tells reporters that All-Pro guard Zack Martin has tested positive […]

The news of Cam Newton’s exit from the New England Patriots took many by surprise. We’re not too far removed from when Newton was considered as the default starter ahead of Mac Jones for his rookie campaign. But now that the Patriots have let go of the former MVP, rumors have started to trickle out […]

Football is officially back and the NFL will get underway on Thursday when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Dallas Cowboys. For the Indianapolis Colts, they will start with back-to-back home games that won’t be easy as they will welcome in the Seattle Seahawks followed by the Los Angeles Rams. It’s set to be a […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers was a team full of promise for the 2020 season after they brought in a ton of new faces on their roster. Tom Brady and company certainly didn’t disappoint as they immediately became heavy title favorites in just their first season together as a revamped squad. After successfully winning the Super […]

Before Patrick Mahomes was a superstar in the NFL with the Kansas City Chiefs, he was slinging the rock all over the college football gridiron as a member of the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Naturally, Mahomes is still a big Texas Tech supporter, and he was in a great mood after the Red Raiders dominated […]

With the shocking move to cut quarterback Cam Newton, the New England Patriots have put all their eggs in the Mac Jones basket. Patriots players had sparkling reviews for the rookie QB, who played more like a grizzled veteran in the preseason rather than a youngster in over his head. Jones has shown a proficiency […]

Tom Brady is still at the highest level of football even at age 44 because he takes good care of his body. But even the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback was not able to evade COVID-19, which he admits he contracted just after the team had its Super Bowl 55 parade, as reported by Rick Stroud […]

The Tennessee Titans placed quarterback Ryan Tannehill on the COVID-19 list on August 26th, becoming one of several players who tested positive for the virus. However, the team has activated him off the list and he’s in line to play in their season opener next weekend, per Adam Schefter: Titans activated QB Ryan Tannehill and […]

The 2021 NFL season is almost upon, which is big news for Green Bay Packers fans. The upcoming campaign could very well be future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers’ final one with the team, as many have speculated. To make the most of the season, even Rodgers himself has labeled 2021 as championship or bust. […]

Opposing defenses across the NFL have long been waiting for the day when Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady decides to call it a career. However, they may have to wait a bit longer for this to happen. Brady came to terms with the Bucs on an extension deal in the offseason, which added a […]

It’s been a difficult past decade for the Minnesota Vikings. Carried to 4 playoff appearances during the 2010’s on the backs of some elite Mike Zimmer defenses, the team completely flipped the script in 2020, finishing with the NFL’s fourth best offense (Pro Football Reference), but saw their defense, maligned by injuries and overall poor […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are mourning the loss of a legend on Saturday. Former offensive lineman and long-time announcer Tunch Ilkin has passed away at 63-years-old. Long-time Steelers’ announcer and former OL Tunch Ilkin has passed away. He was 63. pic.twitter.com/3KBnW2d3Q4 — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 4, 2021 The former Steelers standout had announced 11 months […]

Fresh off of an unlikely playoff berth made on the shoulders of a great defense and rushing attack, the Chicago Bears head into the 2021 NFL season with high hopes and new quarterback play on their quest for championship glory. With mediocre QB play having hindered them from deep playoff runs in the past couple […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers previously went through a rollercoaster campaign in the 2020 season as they failed to make a deep playoff run despite having a 12-4 regular-season record. After seeing a disappointing outcome, head coach Mike Tomlin and his men will certainly have to bounce back in time for Ben Roethlisberger’s potential farewell tour in […]

The Arizona Cardinals are in a stacked NFC West division, but the franchise is hopeful for an improved season. They missed out on the playoffs last year, so that will be the main goal for the Cardinals. Head coach Kliff Kingsbury might be on the hot seat, as Arizona has the talent to be a […]

He might be retired from the NFL, but former Los Angeles Chargers quarterback and now high school football coach Philip Rivers still can’t avoid getting clocked in the head. During the celebration of St. Michael Catholic’s 24 – 21 upset win over Jackson, Rivers, now the head coach of St. Michael Catholic, got clocked on […]

After suffering from an awful ankle injury in October last year and straining his right shoulder last July, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is ready to make his return. In a press conference held today, Prescott said this about his return: “I’m ready. I’m definitely ready. I’m excited. I’ve put in a lot of work […]

ESPN was absolutely finessed last weekend by Bishop Sycamore, who somehow fizzled their way into playing on national television against high school football powerhouse, IMG Academy and got absolutely blown out. It’s believed the program isn’t even legitimate and it was also revealed they played another game just two days before taking on IMG. Well, […]

The New England Patriots surprised many in the NFL when they named Mac Jones as their starting quarterback for this season and released Cam Newton. This decision by head coach Bill Belichick has been bringing out the hot takes as of late, especially from former Patriots players. For one, longtime Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman—who […]

On Friday morning, it was reported that former New England Patriots wide receiver David Patten passed away at the age of 47. After, the team’s owner and head coach, Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick paid their respects to the former Patriot. Then, former quarterback Tom Brady did the same with a long message. Tom Brady […]

New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay is feeling a sense of optimism for his team’s offense this season. The Giants were well among the more sluggish offenses in all the NFL over the 2020 campaign. As the Giants dealt with numerous injuries across the board, they finished the season 31st in points per game […]

The Green Bay Packers are set to be a top contender in the NFL this year. With Aaron Rodgers back under center, anything is possible for this organization. They’re likely to finish as a top-two team in the NFC, making them one of the best teams in the league. The perception of the NFC North […]

All arrows are pointing up for Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. After a gruesome ankle injury that ended his 2020 season, Prescott is making the long road back to the field for the Cowboys. With Week 1 less than seven days away, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network says Dak is a “full go” for the […]

New York Jets rookie quarterback Zach Wilson could find himself without a key weapon for the Week 1 tilt against the Carolina Panthers. Wide receiver Jamison Crowder tested positive for COVID-19 and is going on the COVID list, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapaport. It’s believed that this is an isolated case […]

The NFL season is set to begin soon and the New Orleans Saints hope to make another playoff appearance. This franchise enters a new era with quarterback Drew Brees in retirement. For that reason, they’ll have to perform their best to make a postseason push late in the year. Luckily for the Saints, they have […]

Former New England Patriots wide receiver David Patten tragically passed away Thursday at the age of 47. Patten died due to a motorcycle accident. A number of former Patriots have chimed in with condolences, and now owner Robert Kraft and head coach Bill Belichick have released statements on Patten’s untimely death: Robert Kraft and Bill […]