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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 […]

Ahkello Witherspoon joined the Seattle Seahawks this offseason after spending his first four seasons in the NFL with the San Francisco 49ers. Before his career with the Seahawks even got started, they decided to trade him. Witherspoon was sent to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday to help bolster Mike Tomlin’s secondary. Sources: The #Seahawks are […]

Looking to make their third straight Super Bowl appearance and win their second title in three years, the Kansas City Chiefs definitely won’t have an easy road ahead of them next season. Especially with a ton of new competition in the AFC and some of their previous playoff competitors having re-tooled and prepared for a […]

Drake’s new Certified Lover Boy album was released and–as always–brought a ton of reactions from everybody, including big-name athletes. However, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady had a hilarious response after apparently being left off from the album. Feel kind of left out to be honest 😂 Congrats bro! @Drake 🐐 pic.twitter.com/yBiotfoSib — Tom Brady […]

The NFL season is quickly approaching and the Los Angeles Rams are primed for a big year. After trading for Matthew Stafford, this team is in line for a much improved passing game. With a stout defense and an electric offense, the Rams will be making plenty of noise throughout the season. LA’s offense should […]

The year really is 2021, indeed. On Friday, it was reported that former NFL wide receiver Terrell Owens has made a venture into a new career path. According to Jabari Young of CNBC, Owens is joining OnlyFans in a surprising business move as he begins to venture out and explore some other career options. And, […]

The New England Patriots always find a way to make a story. Ironically enough, a story has brewed over former Patriots players. Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady shared some hilarious thoughts on former teammate–now Tennessee Titans head coach–Mike Vrabel. Brady didn’t hold back one bit, even going on to say Vrabel is out of […]

3-time Super Bowl winner David Patten has tragically passed away. The former New England Patriots wide receiver was 47 years old. The news comes as an absolute shock to the NFL world. His former All-Pro teammate Richard Seymour sent out a heartfelt reaction upon hearing about Patten’s passing. heartbroken 💔 great man of God… lost […]

The NFL regular season will officially kickoff when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, September 9. Tom Brady’s squad is expected to be right in the thick of a title race yet again while the Cowboys will try to gain control of the NFC East. Superstar tight end Rob Gronkowski is […]

Philadelphia Eagles first-year head coach Nick Sirianni has had NFL prospects play rock paper scissors against him, he had quite the bizarre introductory press conference and now, he’s comparing Philly’s upcoming season to Rocky’s fight against Ivan Drago. Appearing on Good Morning Football on Friday, Sirianni views the season for the Eagles as a bunch […]

With the NFL season right around the corner, the Washington Football Team aims for a second consecutive playoff berth. Ron Rivera has a solid foundation built for this franchise, as they have the tools to separate themselves from the rest of the NFC East. They have a stout defense and plenty of weapons on the […]

Colts quarterback Carson Wentz has come under intense scrutiny lately for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19 . Now, in a press conference, Wentz doubled down and asked people to respect his decision, since he respects the decision of others. This comes just a few hours after Wentz returned from the COVID protocol list. Via […]

It’s official. Rookie quarterback Mac Jones will run the offense for the New England Patriots. Just in case you have been too busy watching videos of cute kittens on YouTube, Jones got the QB1 status for Patriots coach Bill Belichick after veteran signal-caller Cam Newton got cut. While the move came as a surprise to […]

Week 1 of the upcoming NFL season will feature multiple must-watch quarterback duels, including New England Patriots rookie Mac Jones squaring off against second-year Miami Dolphins passer Tua Tagovailoa. The Patriots named Jones as their starting quarterback on Tuesday. And barring any major trade over the coming week, Tagovailoa will be under the center against […]

For decades now, defensive coordinators have been formulating game plans on just how to contain Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady. While some have had notable success, it has not stopped him from breaking a multitude of NFL records and appearing in a record 10 Super Bowls as a starting quarterback. Dallas Cowboys rookie defensive […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are preparing to showcase both newcomers, head coach Urban Meyer and quarterback Trevor Lawrence. In doing so, they are doing their best to add weapons around Lawrence, especially after the devastating loss on rookie running back Travis Etienne, who suffered an injury against the New Orleans Saints in the preseason. Well, on […]

The Julio Jones run in Atlanta came to an end in June when the Falcons elected to trade him to the Tennessee Titans for a 2022 second-round pick and a 2023 fourth-round pick. Reports suggested Jones had decided that he wanted to leave the Falcons as early as the recent offseason. However, Falcons owner Arthur […]

As several others before him have done so, former Baylor Bears guard Mark Vital is putting to an end to his basketball career to pursue a run in the NFL. As noted by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Vital is signing with the Seattle Seahawks’ practice squad. For the moment, he will feature as a tight […]

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Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers first-round pick Keith McCants has passed away on Thursday at the age of 53. The former Alabama star was the Bucs’ fourth overall selection of the 1990 NFL Draft and went on to play six seasons at the NFL level. McCants’ death is currently being investigated by the police, according to […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars made waves in the 2021 NFL Draft when they not only drafted Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence at No. 1 overall but, also took his running back partner with the Tigers in Travis Etienne. Etienne was expected to split-time with James Robinson at running back this year for the Jaguars but that was […]

Ever since the New England Patriots shocked the NFL with the release of Cam Newton, the rumors have been ramping up on the quarterback’s next possible destination. Newton has been linked with several teams, including the Dallas Cowboys. With Dak Prescott just coming off of the notable ankle injury coupled with the uncertainty surrounding their […]

The NFL season is just around the corner and the Carolina Panthers are searching for better improvement. Matt Rhule and the front office have put together an impressive young roster who hope to take the league by storm. Carolina plays in an NFC South division that’s led by the defending Super Bowl champions, the Tampa […]

The Indianapolis Colts are one of the most notable teams to be ravaged by COVID-19 issues, including quarterback Carson Wentz. The new gun-slinger was just activated off the list on Thursday, although questions still remain about the protocols with the regular season right around the corner. One Colts player who also isn’t vaccinated is defensive […]

The NFL season is almost here, but that doesn’t mean that teams aren’t trying to continue to bring talent on board. On Thursday, the Las Vegas Raiders added a veteran presence to their defense in K.J. Wright, according to Josina Anderson.  Free agent LB K.J. Wright just told me he is signing with #Raiders on […]

The Houston Texans continue to hit the news cycle with Deshaun Watson still on the roster. There have been numerous trade rumors throughout the offseason, but it seems those will be coming to an end soon. According to Ian Rapoport, the Texans will likely keep Deshaun Watson on the roster throughout the course of the […]

Bruce Arians announced on Thursday that every player, coach and staff member in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers organization is now vaccinated, putting them at a perfect 100% vaccination rate. It’s a goal that those running these franchises want to attain but the Buccaneers are one of the first to do so. Running back Leonard Fournette […]

Coming off an injury-plagued season that completely took them out of the playoff picture, the San Francisco 49ers are looking to bounce back huge during the 2021 NFL season. With Jimmy Garoppolo looking better than ever during training camp and the preseason, Trey Lance impressing the 49ers coaching staff, and George Kittle, Nick Bosa, and […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tennessee Titans spent some time this summer doing joint practices and even faced off in the preseason on August 21st, with the Titans blowing out the defending champions. There are some unique relationships between the two teams though, specifically with Tom Brady and Mike Vrabel, who played together on the […]

The NFL season kicks off soon and the Los Angeles Chargers are hoping to be more competitive. After a busy offseason, this franchise has set themselves up for success for years to come. With a new coaching staff and a better roster, the Chargers could make some noise in 2021. LA’s offense is the strongest […]

Carson Wentz returned to the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday after a stay on the reserve/Covid-19 list. Colts have activated QB Carson Wentz, C Ryan Kelly and WR Zach Pascal from the Reserve/COVID-19 list. They also placed QB Sam Ehlinger, WR T.Y. Hilton and WR Dezmon Patmon on IR. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 2, 2021 […]

Madden 22 gets a huge update as Electronic Arts scrambles to fix the game’s launch state in a bid to make players reconsider their refunds. Madden 22 experienced a lot of flak from long-time fans of the series, leading to a below 1 user score on Metacritic. Because of this, EA needs to fix the game ASAP and find […]