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Kansas City Chiefs guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is the first NFL player to use the opt out option in the 2020 season. The Quebec native, who would have been going into his seventh season in the league with the Chiefs, posted a statement on Twitter expressing his reasons behind opting out. In the statement Duvernay-Tardif mentioned […]

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith has almost completed his miraculous comeback, but there’s still one more hurdle he has to jump. According to a report, Smith still has to pass a physical conducted by team doctors. Moreover, the said test is expected to happen on the 27th. Per Ben Standig of The Athletic: On […]

Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes has not purchased anything yet since signing his new contract extension worth $503 million. “I haven’t bought anything,” the Chiefs QB told CBS Sports. “My dad texted me a couple days after the contract: ‘Do you feel any different.’ I said I feel exactly the same. I’m going […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady had the best response after hearing that Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill wants to win seven NFL Super Bowls. On Twitter, Brady was very supportive of Hill’s quest. Totally agree @cheetah. Why not go 7 rings… https://t.co/LfTY3ShcNP — Tom Brady (@TomBrady) July 24, 2020 Earlier, Tyreek Hill […]

Washington Football Team veteran quarterback Alex Smith voiced his comments on the former Redskins earning a place in the spotlight due to several sexual harassment allegations. In an exposé published by the Washington Post last week, 15 women — most of which were former employees of the Washington organization — accused some ex-top executives of […]

NFL free agent running back LeSean McCoy could be in a new team very soon, as two franchises have stirred up interest in the veteran rusher. Per NFL.com’s Mike Garafolo: “Right now, I’m just talking to a couple of teams — some of my favorite teams — that I’d think would be a great fit […]

Alex Smith, whose gruesome broken leg injury put his football career — and his life — in jeopardy, has been given clearance to resume full football activity, as reported by Stephania Bell of ESPN on Friday: I had a conversation with Alex Smith today and, well, I hope you’ll read this: Washington QB Alex Smith […]

There has been much made about the NFL’s salary cap situation due to the implications stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the assumed decrease in revenue, the NFL’s current deal with NFLPA will keep the 2020 salary cap at $198 million, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Part of today’s deal between the NFL and the NFLPA […]

Jimmy Garoppolo was able to start in all 16 games for the San Francisco 49ers in 2019, doing so for the first time in his career. After Garoppolo’s career year a season ago, Kyle Shanahan believes the 28-year-old quarterback is ‘just getting started’. While answering questions in an interview on the Chris Simms Unbuttoned podcast, […]

The NFL and NFLPA are still hashing out the specifics for the 2020 season amid the coronavirus pandemic. While both sides continue to discuss the details, the NFLPA announced a new COVID-19 opt-out clause available to players, per Josina Anderson. Players are being told on NFLPA rep call that they can still take a CoVID […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have a short history in the NFL. That does not mean they haven’t had their fair share of superstars. Jacksonville has definitely featured some serious talent. They have legends at wide receiver in Jimmy Smith and running back in Fred Taylor. The defense has been stacked for years as well. However, quarterback […]

The Washington football team, formerly the Redskins, has recently hired multiple members to executive jobs, but they could have committed some violations along the way. Shortly after hiring both Terry Bateman and Julie Donaldson to high-ranking executive positions, the NFL is investigating Washington’s compliance with the Rooney Rule. According to the Washington Post’s Mark Maske, […]

The coronavirus pandemic has created a lot of problems for the sports world. However, the NFL has been able to remain mostly the same. Yes, the Draft was done virtually, and some aspects of the offseason have been different. But they still plan on having a normal regular season and postseason. And now that seems […]

There has been plenty of speculation regarding what to expect from the New England Patriots’ decision to sign quarterback Cam Newton. The Washington Football Team’s head coach Ron Rivera has since issued a warning for those that are overlooking the move. Rivera is certainly familiar with what Newton brings to the table for New England […]

The Washington Football Team was considered one of the favorites to sign quarterback Cam Newton for quite some time. However, that never happened, and instead Newton signed with the New England Patriots. With new head coach Ron Rivera bringing in so many other names from the Carolina Panthers, many thought it was just a matter […]

Although the Washington Football Team — formerly the Redskins — may be unsure about their change to a new team name, it seems they are adamant about about having some fans in the stands during the 2020 NFL season. Team around the league have announced their plans to either reduce or eliminate fan attendance amid […]

The Houston Texans may be the NFL’s youngest team, but they have still boasted some excellent wide receivers throughout their short history. Here are the five best wideouts to play for Houston. 5. Corey Bradford A fifth-round pick by the Green Bay Packers in 1998, Bradford played for Houston from 2002-2005, and was a member […]

The Washington Football Team received scathing criticism for their lack of creativity in going with a temporary name change. It seems even The Rock has made sure to get in on the jokes that have played out on social media. Many are familiar with The Rock’s track record as a former football player at the […]

The Washington Football Team made quite a splash by taking defensive end Chase Young with the second overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. It is safe to say that head coach Ron Rivera has high hopes for the rookie leading up to the 2020 NFL season. Although there had initially been some speculation regarding […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have had a busy offseason revamping their roster amid the relocation and the restrictions placed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Defensive end Maxx Crosby is confident that they will be able to reap the fruits of their labor in the 2020 NFL season. The Raiders made a number of […]

The New England Patriots officially ushered in a new era by signing Cam Newton as Tom Brady’s successor under center heading into the 2020 NFL season. Although there is plenty of speculation regarding their expectations, it appears Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown is optimistic about the changes. As a Maine native, Brown’s ties to […]

While the NFL and NFL Players Association seem on track to strike a deal hammering out the details of playing football during COVID-19, a rift is brewing amid the players that could hinder the ability to come to an agreement. According to Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio, players on fully-guaranteed deals (in other words: stars) […]

The restrictions placed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have offered up its own set of challenges for NFL players to stay in shape. Fortunately, it seems this did not stop guard Brandon Brooks from kicking his workouts up a notch. This is extra impressive considering he’s injured and considered out for the season. […]

The COVID-19 pandemic could push the upcoming college football season into the spring of 2021. If that scenario occurs, Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer thinks top prospects hoping to be selected in the 2021 NFL Draft would be prudent to skip their final collegiate season. The two-time national championship winning coach opined that it’s […]

Running back Todd Gurley was among the notable additions the Atlanta Falcons made to their roster this offseason. However, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has given him and many other players good reason to proceed with caution. Players have expressed their concern with the lack of established health guidelines for players heading into training camp. Gurley […]

On Thursday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Washington football team would temporarily be re-named…the Washington Football Team—at least for the time being. In the mean time, the team will largely retain its burgundy and gold color scheme while removing all old logos and references to the former name. The interim name change went into […]

In the least surprising news of 2020: Rob Gronkowski is a fan of Outer Banks. The un-retired Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end told Barstool Sports that the Netflix original series was his best binge watch of the quarantine. Gronkowski crashed an interview with his girlfriend, model Camille Kostek, and joined her in expressing his obvious […]

New York Jets safety Jamal Adams hasn’t been hesitant to voice his frustration since the team solicited trade offers for him last season. The star safety has since publicly demanded a trade after an impasse in contract talks, thrown jabs on social media, and is now taking direct shots at the head coach (and the […]

The arrival of ex-Carolina Panther Cam Newton to the New England Patriots has generated massive offseason buzz. Whether the former 2015 MVP can regain his old form is still unknown at this point. However, former All-Pro defensive back Rodney Harrison feels Newton signing has already done a lot to lift the team’s spirits. This is […]

Washingtons Redskins — sorry, Washington football team — head coach Ron Rivera has one tall task ahead of him this upcoming season. Entering his first season as the head coach in Washington, Rivera has a number of challenges ahead of him. Not only does he have to worry about rebuilding a lowly football franchise that […]

With the start of the NFL season in question, the Kansas City Chiefs have been leading all headlines. Well, the good ones at least. The reigning Super Bowl champions signed two of their superstar players to long term contracts this offseason. Star defensive tackle Chris Jones signed a four year $85 million contract, with $60 […]

New York Jets safety Jamal Adams has been very vocal about wanting a trade. Jets fans have all heard by now how contract negotiations have gone very far south between the two sides. But as it stands, Adams stills remains on the team that drafted him 6th overall back in 2017. He’s not staying quiet […]

Las Vegas owner Mark Davis was not too thrilled when the Chargers were picked over his Raiders to move to Los Angeles. In an interview with The Athletic’s Vic Tafur, Davis mentioned he was upset over the decision, at least for a little bit. “I have lost games before. That’s how I live my life […]

Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons has made well over $250 million via contracts over the course of his storied 12-year quarterback career. Despite that lofty total, it pales in comparison to the contract extension that Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs recently inked: 10 years, $503 million. Ryan spoke to Vaughn McClure of […]

As storied as Green Bay Packers’ quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ career in the NFL has been, much hubbub has been following him throughout his NFL career about his off-field activities, specifically those involving his family. While the relationship that Aaron has with his brothers Luke and Jordan Rodgers is seemingly brought up every time there is […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are a franchise rooted in grit and toughness. Al Davis’ “Just Win, Baby” slogan might as well have been “win at all costs.” One look at the Raiders’ franchise index will show pretty consistent themes: the team’s past success is due in part to excellence in the trenches. From Gene Upshaw […]

The Arizona Cardinals made a splash this offseason by acquiring star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins from the Houston Texans, adding to receiver corps that already includes future Hall of Famer Larry Fitzgerald and rising third year wideout Christian Kirk. Quarterback Kyler Murray and the Cards could be in for one hell of season with D-Hop […]

Aaron Rodgers is entering the 2020 NFL season with a massive chip on his shoulder. Following the Green Bay Packers’ decision to trade up in the first round of the NFL Draft for Utah State quarterback Jordan Love, Rodgers is out to prove a point. He is out to show the Packers that they are […]

We have seen a Super Bowl in New York/New Jersey, but the NFL Draft hosted by the Green Bay Packers? The franchise is pushing for just that. Top Packers executive Mark Murphy is leading an effort to bring the 2024 NFL Draft to Wisconsin, per Jay Sorgi in 620 WTMJ.com: Packers President and CEO Mark […]