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Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn hinted this past weekend veteran Tyrod Taylor had the inside track to be the team’s starting quarterback. While Lynn would not outright name Taylor as the favorite, he noted he has history with the former Buffalo Bills signal-caller and also stated the Chargers do not want to rush […]

Marquise Goodwin would like disgruntled Philadelphia Eagles fans “concerned” about his decision to opt out of the 2020 season to look at the numbers regarding COVID-19. Goodwin said on Twitter on Wednesday afternoon he had received messages from fans suggesting the pandemic “isn’t that serious.” The 29-year-old simply responded by stating the death total has […]

Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams told the team he was opting out of the 2020 NFL season on Wednesday, giving rookie Clyde Edwards-Helaire the chance to be the featured back. Edwards-Helaire was already regarded as an ideal match for Kansas City’s offense given his ability to be a dynamic receiver out of the […]

The Baltimore Ravens selected quarterback Lamar Jackson out of Louisville with the 32nd pick of the 2018 NFL Draft. In his rookie year, Jackson played sparingly before taking over as the starter towards the end of the season. Big things were expected of him in his career. However, there were a lot of doubters, too. […]

Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams has opted out of the 2020 NFL campaign, meaning that rookie halfback Clyde Edwards-Helaire will step right into the spotlight. Let’s start by getting something straight: Edwards-Helaire was surely going to get a ton of playing time regardless of whether or not Williams took the field. Williams has […]

Tennessee Titans players were expected to officially report for COVID-19 testing on Tuesday. But Vic Beasley was not among those to report. The team has no notion of why Beasley missed testing, nor do the Titans know of his whereabouts, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. #Titans veteran pass-rusher Vic Beasley did not show up […]

The Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif was the first player to opt out of the 2020 NFL season last week, and the defending Super Bowl champions will also be without their starting running back Damien Williams. Williams informed the team of his intention to sit out, per Chiefs general manager Brett Veach. "As […]

New York Giants offensive lineman Note Solder has taken to Twitter to announce that he will be opting out of the 2020 NFL season with an emotional, heartfelt post: pic.twitter.com/MnSrWmu73c — Nate Solder (@soldernate) July 29, 2020 Solder is just the latest NFL player to forego playing in this coming season due to the coronavirus […]

Deshaun Watson has only been in the NFL for three years, but he is already viewed as one of the best quarterbacks in the league. The Houston Texans star is coming off of back-to-back Pro Bowl appearances and has also led his team to consecutive AFC South division titles, so Watson has already accomplished a […]

It can often be difficult for a reigning MVP to find a way to improve during the offseason. However, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has fully acknowledged that he is still far from a finished product. Head coach John Harbaugh voiced his desire to expand the playbook when it comes to the passing game heading […]

The New England Patriots have been dealt some significant blows with several of their high-profile players opting out of the 2020 NFL season due to coronavirus (COVID-19). For safety Patrick Chung, the risks involved with playing during the ongoing pandemic were too much to take. Chung said during an appearance on CBS This Morning that […]

The Indianapolis Colts had been hesitant to discuss the status of kicker Adam Vinatieri throughout the course of the offseason. With training camp set to begin, it seems general manager Chris Ballard has made a decision. According to Zak Keefer of The Athletic, Ballard indicated that Vinatieri will be left out of the kicking competition: […]

The San Francisco 49ers had good reason to kickstart negotiations on a new contract extension for general manager John Lynch this offseason. Although it may have taken longer than initially planned, it appears a deal has now come to fruition. The restrictions placed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have offered up its own […]

Although free agent wide receiver Antonio Brown announced his retirement once again, it seems Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is not giving up hope on the prospect of him joining the team ahead of the 2020 NFL season. Rumors began to swirl about Baltimore’s potential interest in Brown after he took part in a throwing […]

The dominant play of the Baltimore Ravens in recent seasons endeared the team to many of its beloved fans. One of them was young superfan Mo Gaba who made headlines last year when he became the first person to announce an NFL draft pick using a draft card written in Braille. Unfortunately, he recently succumbed […]

The NFL and NFLPA have finally established a safe of safety protocols for teams to abide by during training camp. However, it seems New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has found a way to double down on his efforts. Among Brees’ notable in-game habits is his licking of the fingers in between plays. According to […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is clearly excited to be catching passes from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger again. Smith-Schuster tallied 111 receptions for 1,426 yards (89.1 yards per game) in his second season in the Steelers high-octane 2018 offense. But his numbers dropped in 2019 as a consequence of Roethlisberger’s season-ending elbow injury he suffered […]

New England Patriots fans were livid after hearing the news of long-time quarterback Tom Brady’s relocation to Tampa Bay. However, a New York woman by the name of Carole Scarsella took things to a whole new level. She wrote off her hatred of Brady in her obituary, by way of her living daughter. According to […]

With training camp set to begin, teams around the NFL have ramped up their efforts to take safety precautions during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Even Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate is doing his part to raise awareness heading into the 2020 NFL season. Brate had a firsthand experience following his scare with the […]

The Green Bay Packers won 13 games and reached the NFC championship in 2019, but their offense by and large disappointed. They ranked 18th in total offense and 17th in passing—despite rostering two-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers. The Packers leaned on the strength of their defense to guide them to a deep playoff run. But […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster may be a dangerous offensive threat on the field. However, he’s maintained the persona of an outspoken and a happy-go-lucky character off the field. The former USC Trojan shared in an interview on the Barstool podcast Pardon My Take: “Outside of football, I live my life to the fullest. […]

The Green Bay Packers decided to select Utah State quarterback Jordan Love in the 2020 NFL Draft, and it became the talk of the town after the conclusion of the first-round draft festivities. Long-time Packers playmaker Aaron Rodgers expected to get some potent offensive weapons but was only left in shock after the selection. With […]

Despite his undoubted talent, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa slid all the way down to the fifth pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. That was purely because of his lingering injury from his Alabama days. All the speculation is now over as the rookie is medically cleared to attend the full roster training camp. Palm […]

The Seattle Seahawks have just recently won the Jamal Adams sweepstakes to improve their roster for the upcoming season. However, another intriguing player in All-Pro wideout Antonio Brown is now being linked to the team. Earlier this month, ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler updated Seattle’s interest in Brown during an appearance on SportsCenter: “Seattle has […]

Not even the dreaded coronavirus pandemic can keep Washington Football Team veteran rusher Adrian Peterson from playing another season. The former Oklahoma Sooner is set to enter his 14th campaign in the league and his third season in Washington. Peterson discussed his playing status amidst the situation with TMZ Sports: “Of course [COVID-19] is always […]

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera and the rest of the team are trying look on the bright side. Despite all the challenges the organization recently faced, the long-time NFL coach remains optimistic for the future of the club. As reported by NBC Sports Washington: “To me, the only advantage that we have is […]

Could the NFL possibly operate in a bubble?  It seems pretty far-fetched for the league to emulate the “bubble” scenario that has become quite popular among North American sports leagues like the NHL, MLS and NBA. The NFL has a much, much larger roster in addition to coaches, front office executives, other personnel. However, the […]

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara’s long-term future is still clouded in uncertainty. He is currently entering the fourth and final season of his rookie contract. He claimed back in April that he’d like to have a deal that allows him to remain in New Orleans beyond the coming season. However, Saints general manager […]

It looks like Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker DeMarcus Lawrence is leaning towards competing in the upcoming season after all. This came after he recently expressed hesitance to return to the gridiron in 2020 due to the uncertainty of the testing and the dangers the coronavirus presents to his pregnant wife. Based on an article for […]

It’s no debate that the 2016 draft class is stacked with young and budding NFL superstars. Just recently, the third overall pick of the class, Joey Bosa, signed a huge $135 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Chargers. With that said, Los Angeles Rams star cornerback Jalen Ramsey can’t help but be delighted for his […]

The Baltimore Ravens just lost an important part of their community, as superfan Mo Gaba lost his battle against cancer on Tuesday night. He was 14. The Ravens posted an emotional tribute video on Twitter to honor one of their biggest (and youngest) supporters. The two-minute video comes with a caption, “Forever a Raven. We […]

For the ninth time in his NFL career, Von Miller has been named to the NFL’s Top 100 list. However, the Denver Broncos star clearly wasn’t happy after landing at No.26. Miller took to Twitter to announce a personal challenge to come out hungry this upcoming season and prove that he deserves to be higher […]

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Marquise Goodwin, who opted out of the upcoming 2020 NFL season earlier on Tuesday, got real and explained his decision to not play amid the coronavirus pandemic. In an emotional video, Goodwin emphasized that his 5-month-old baby daughter is the main reason for his decision. “This right here? This is my […]

On Tuesday night, it was announced that Joey Bosa of the Los Angeles Chargers had signed a historically lucrative 5-year, $135 million contract extension that will keep the 25-year-old defensive lineman on the team through 2025. Though the contract was impressive and seemingly on par with Bosa’s impressive production, Von Miller of the Denver Broncos […]

On Tuesday night, news dropped regarding a massive contract extension for Joey Bosa of the Los Angeles Chargers. His five-year, $135 million pact will make him the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history. Joel Corry of CBS Sports provided further details on the contract, which features a whopping $78 million guaranteed upon signing as well […]

Former New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz is not happy about the fact that the NFL has elected to cancel its entire preseason slate this time around. While Cruz is thinking more long-term here as the NFL doesn’t have much of a choice this offseason as the “coronavirus” pandemic continues to run rampant throughout […]

The New York Jets no longer employ Pro Bowl safety Jamal Adams as the veteran defensive back was recently traded across the country to the Seattle Seahawks. With a slew of players and future NFL Draft picks involved in the trade that centered Adams, former Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum has since had an interesting […]

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland is looking to be the next member of the defending Super Bowl team to land a huge deal. Breeland, 28, tweeted on Monday afternoon his desire to sign for big money, calling it “respect” he deserves. I’m going for everything I never got in this league!! I want the […]

It appears as though Pro Bowl pass rusher Joey Bosa will be a member of the Los Angeles Chargers for years to come — and then some. According to a Tuesday evening report from Adam Schefter of ESPN, Bosa and the Chargers have come to terms on a five-year, $135 million contract extension that links […]