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The 2025 NFL season will be hugely important for the future of the Los Angeles Rams. LA made an impressive run in the playoffs in 2024, knocking off Minnesota and nearly beating Philadelphia for a trip to the NFC Championship. But the organization knows that their Super Bowl window, as currently constructed, is shrinking quickly. […]

The Houston Texans are no longer the rebuilding squad people penciled in as a weekly “W” just a couple seasons ago. They’re young, bold, and hungry. They also have just enough playoff experience to be taken seriously. On the flip side, Houston also has plenty of unfinished business to fuel its offseason obsessions. And as […]

When one of the stars of The Office, Brian Baumgartner, met former Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, it came at an awkward time amid his feud with Brett Favre. While appearing on The Rich Eisen Show, Baumgartner recalled meeting the four-time MVP for the first time. It happened in 2008, before Rodgers was the […]

Green Bay fans have plenty of reasons to feel optimistic after 2024. Jordan Love silenced many critics with a strong sophomore campaign as a full-time starter, and Matt LaFleur reestablished himself as one of the league’s steadiest sideline generals. In addition, the Packers marched to double-digit wins for the first time in three seasons. That […]

The 2026 NFL Draft is still a season away, but for a franchise like the Atlanta Falcons, eager to build a sustainable contender, early scouting is essential. The Falcons’ long-term needs on both sides of the ball make it crucial to monitor elite talent at other positions. Here are prospects who could be game-changers for […]

The NFL Draft is a year-round obsession in Chicago and for good reason, too. No fan base has endured more offseason optimism followed by regular-season heartbreak over the past few seasons than Bears fans. And yet, here we are again. With another shiny new head coach and revamped roster, the city’s draft focus has subtly […]

Every rookie has a “Welcome to the NFL” moment, including New York Giants receiver Malik Nabers, who revealed his to NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. Speaking to Earnhardt during an episode of Taking Laps with Dale Earnhardt Jr., Nabers revealed his “Welcome to the NFL” moment occurred in Week 2 against the Washington Commanders. The […]

The Carolina Panthers spent most of the 2024 season clawing out of an early-season identity crisis. By Week 2, 2023 No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young had already been benched. As such, speculation about the team moving on from him was picking up serious steam. However, a funny thing happened on the way to rock […]

The Los Angeles Rams are ready to make some noise during the 2025 NFL season. LA almost made the NFC Championship last year but lost a close game to Philadelphia. The Rams recently celebrated one of the city’s most prominent athletes after a major career milestone. The Rams congratulated LA Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw for […]

With the departure of quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the New York Jets are facing another transition phase as they look to finally climb out of the cellar. It seems the Jets are perpetually mired in mediocrity, missing the playoffs for 14 straight seasons—the longest drought by any team in NFL history. Despite their doormat status, Jets […]

The 2026 NFL Draft is still nearly a year away, but for a franchise like the Seattle Seahawks, one that’s in the midst of a roster retool and still searching for long-term answers at several key positions, early scouting is essential. The 2025 season will reveal much about the team’s direction, but some needs are […]

The New York Jets are coming off a massively disappointing 2024 season that led to wholesale changes for the organization. The Jets moved on from veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers as new head coach Aaron Glenn and first-time GM Darren Mougey were brought in to stabilize the spiraling franchise. While there was an expectation that New […]

The Miami Dolphins are looking for a fresh start to rejuvenate their roster after trading star cornerback Jalen Ramsey to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday. Ramsey didn’t hide his displeasure with the Dolphins, as the team missed the playoffs last season with a middling 8-9 record. To add to that, Miami hasn’t advanced past the […]

When it comes to rookie seasons for defensive backs, Cooper DeJean’s maiden voyage with the Philadelphia Eagles has to go down as one of the best. After suffering a setback during training camp that relegated him to special teams duty in September, DeJean took over for Avonte Maddox in the slot and never gave it […]

The New Orleans Saints lured nine newcomers via the 2025 NFL Draft. But next season’s draft class brings the potential for more needed cornerstones. Especially following an abrupt change at quarterback. Derek Carr shockingly retired in May due to a lingering shoulder injury. New head coach Kellen Moore did address quarterback before the news. Taking […]

With a few months until the start of the NFL season, teams and players across the league will officially disclose new uniform ideas for the upcoming season. One team that has already made news is the Washington Commanders, as they will be announcing a new alternate uniform on July 9. This uniform design combines the […]

The Jim Harbaugh and Joe Hortiz era nailed the 2024 NFL Draft class. The Los Angeles Chargers reignited as a playoff contender with Joe Alt and Ladd McConkey leading the charge. Time will tell how the 2025 class shapes up. However, the Bolts will have members of the front office monitoring another area. The list […]

The New England Patriots have had a hectic offseason. It started with hiring Mike Vrabel to replace Jerod Mayo as the head coach, and then they went on a spending spree in free agency. The draft also paid off for the Patriots, as they got the pieces they needed, highlighted by their first-round pick, Will […]

The Chicago Bears are preparing for the upcoming season with Caleb Williams entering Year 2 of his career and Ben Johnson serving as head coach. Expectations are high due to the potential on the team, and it sounds like Williams is displaying that talent early on in camp. Rumors suggest that the 23-year-old quarterback is […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a trade earlier this week, acquiring Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for Minkah Fitzpatrick. There’s no doubt that their defense got a big-time playmaker in the secondary, and he should complement what they do on defense. Though the Steelers are poised to have a stout […]

The Las Vegas Raiders swung big during the 2025 NFL Draft. Ashton Jeanty launched the new movement in Vegas at No. 6. New head coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Spytek further bolstered the offensive weaponry. Jack Bech and Dont’e Thornton helped fuel further intrigue for the Raiders’ future. Even late round quarterback find […]

Jonnu Smith found a new home with the Pittsburgh Steelers when he and Jalen Ramsey were sent to the Miami Dolphins for Minkah Fitzpatrick in a blockbuster trade earlier this week. Smith will join new Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh and it’s fair to say the veteran tight end is welcoming the change of […]

Travis Kelce has shown throughout his career that he has other interests outside of football, and one of them seems to be F1 racing. The Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end has ownership in the Alpine racing team, as well as Patrick Mahomes. Brad Pitt was recently a guest on New Heights as he was promoting […]

The Detroit Lions are a prime candidate for regression heading into the 2025 NFL season. Detroit had its best season in franchise history last year, winning 15 games and securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. Sadly, their defense crumbled against the Commanders and the Lions exited the playoffs as quickly as they […]

The Arizona Cardinals are entering a pivotal phase of their rebuild, having aggressively fortified their defense in recent offseasons but still searching for the right mix of offensive firepower and long-term stability in the trenches. With the 2025 season on the horizon and expectations mounting for Kyler Murray and his supporting cast, it’s never too […]

The Dallas Cowboys are entering the 2025 NFL season with lingering questions at key positions and an eye toward the future. While the front office continues to retool the roster, the 2026 NFL Draft class offers intriguing talent that could address some of the team’s most pressing needs. Here are three prospects, each at a […]

The New York Jets are set to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1 of the 2025-26 season. It’s a highly anticipated contest, as Aaron Rodgers will face off against his former team and teammate, Sauce Gardner. The star cornerback recently opened up about the upcoming matchup and revealed why he’s so excited to […]

The Green Bay Packers have quite a battle at the wide receiver position. And one rookie stood out in OTAs. That same rookie, Matthew Golden, has a workout video that has Packers fans fired up. Golden looks insanely quick in this video, posted on X by Jordan Scultz. #Packers rookie WR Matthew Golden is locked […]

The Baltimore Ravens need to get over the hump in 2025. Baltimore has gotten very close to the Super Bowl the past few seasons, but can’t seem to get past Kansas City and Buffalo in the playoffs. Ravens fans are hopeful that the addition of one veteran player could take Baltimore’s offense to the next […]

Contract negotiations have been ongoing between the Pittsburgh Steelers and superstar edge rusher TJ Watt. With the deal not yet complete, there has been some speculation that a trade could be at play if the two sides can’t reach an agreement. In terms of what type of deal Watt is looking for, one insider reveals […]

There are going to be a lot of eyes on the Chicago Bears this season. They are coming off a lackluster first season with Caleb Williams at quarterback, but a new coaching staff should make an immediate impact. Chicago brought in Ben Johnson to lead the team, and he hired a lot of great coaches […]

While San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey pushes hard to get physically ready for the upcoming season, teammate Brandon Aiyuk seems distracted by trade rumors. But here is the 49ers’ most fierce positional battle to watch at the team’s 2025 training camp. The 49ers should have quite a competition at the cornerback position. Currently […]

As the Miami Dolphins look ahead to the 2026 NFL Draft, their priorities are becoming increasingly clear. After a 2025 offseason defined by stopgap signings in the secondary and uncertainty surrounding cornerstone defenders, Miami’s front office must start identifying elite draft prospects who could anchor their next defensive core. With the likely departure of Jalen […]

The Detroit Lions have become a model of smart roster construction under Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell, but as they chase sustained NFC contention, the need for fresh talent—especially on the defensive front—remains constant. With Aidan Hutchinson anchoring one edge and the team recently investing in the trenches, Detroit’s 2026 NFL Draft focus could once […]

The Buffalo Bills have been under a spotlight multiple times this offseason. Buffalo will be featured on HBO’s Hard Knocks and has been in the news because of a contract dispute with James Cook. Now another Bills player is in the news for all the wrong reasons. Bills rookie Maxwell Hairston has been named in […]

From the Green Bay Packers’ point of view, they’re better off without Jaire Alexander. And they probably don’t lose much sleep that Rasul Douglas hasn’t re-signed with the team. However, moving forward, here is the Packers’ most fierce positional battle to watch during the 2025 training camp. It shouldn’t be a surprise what position holds […]

The Baltimore Ravens have been hard at work this offseason when it comes to retooling their roster in an effort to make a run to the Super Bowl. One of their most recent moves saw them sign wide receiver Rashod Bateman to a three-year, $36.75 million contract extension, but for a point in time, it […]

As the Minnesota Vikings look ahead to the 2026 NFL Draft, the franchise faces familiar questions about the future of its defense and secondary. With a roster in transition and several veteran contracts nearing their end, the Vikings must continue to build through the draft to stay competitive and manage their cap situation. Here are […]

Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce have had a star-studded guest list, including LeBron James, Caitlin Clark, Shaquille O’Neal, Ben Stiller, and more but the Kansas City Chiefs tight end is not done adding more to the New Heights roster. Travis, who hosts the New Heights podcast with his brother Jason, recently shared who he would […]