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The Washington Redskins have been surrounded by controversy for a very long time. That controversy has been all about the team name. For years, a lot of people have been saying that the name is racist. And many have been lobbying for the team to change their name and logo. Over the years, this has gained […]

The Kansas City Chiefs currently have the NFL’s best quarterback (and just signed him to a nearly half-billion dollar extension), but they’ve also boasted some excellent running backs over the past 20 years. Here are the three best runners in Chiefs history. 3. Larry Johnson (2003-09) Drafted 27th overall in 2003 out of Penn State, […]

A few days ago, news broke about Patrick Mahomes’ record-shattering contract extension with the Kansas City Chiefs and the entire sporting world took notice. And though there’s no doubt Mahomes’ deserves every dime he’ll get out of the new deal, Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram believes there’s another star quarterback who’s earned the same […]

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is a superstar at his position, and most people would agree with that. However, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler ranked the 10 best running backs in football today and Elliott was on the outside looking in. As Locked On Cowboys host Marcus Mosher noted on Twitter, one NFL coach had Elliott […]

In 2020, the Detroit Lions backfield has the highest upside that it has had in a while, with speedster Kerryon Johnson hitting his third season, versatile rookie D’Andre Swift coming into the fold and former Alabama standout Bo Scarborough as a probable goal-line and short-yardage specialist. The Lions haven’t seen consistent production from the running […]

Back in March, running back Lamar Miller began his free agent journey and ever since then, he’s been working hard to give NFL teams a reason to pick him up. A 2018 Pro Bowler with the Houston Texans, Miller missed the entirety of last season due to injury. In a preseason game against the Dallas […]

When it comes to 1990s NFL stars, few were bigger than the Detroit Lions’ legendary running back Barry Sanders. But before the former Heisman Trophy winner could barely get a chance to show off his incredible ball-carrying talent, Sanders would have an unforgettable run in with one of the league’s biggest stars, Lawrence Taylor. Yesterday, […]

After months of anxiously waiting for a team to give him a chance, Cam Newton inked a one-year deal with the New England Patriots last month. Nearly two weeks since Newton agreed to terms with the Patriots, more details in his contract have been revealed by ESPN’s Field Yates. A full breakdown of Cam Newton’s […]

The Philadelphia Eagles’ DeSean Jackson made some hurtful comments pertaining to the Jewish community with his anti-Semitic posts on social media. Julian Edelman, the veteran wideout for the New England Patriots, put out a thoughtful message responding to Jackson’s comments. https://www.instagram.com/tv/CCa321fgixi/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link The No. 1 wide receiver for the Patriots begins the video by stating that […]

Raheem Mostert has requested a trade from the San Francisco 49ers due to a contract dispute with the organization. While his agent begins looking at possible destinations, more details have emerged on Mostert’s contract demands, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Spoke with @TesslerSports about RB Raheem Mostert and his trade demand from #49ers. His request […]

The NFL is still discussing options on how to protect players during the 2020 season, which could include players wearing face shields during games. J.J. Watt, the All-Pro defensive end of the Houston Texans, is the latest player to speak out against wearing face shields in games. While making an appearance on PFTPM, Watt shared […]

When you talk about the San Francisco 49ers, you’re talking about one of the most established franchises in the league. As one of the oldest franchises in the NFL, they’ve truly cemented themselves as a powerhouse in the NFC by winning 20 division championships between 1979-2019. They’ve also won five of their seven Super Bowl […]

DeSean Jackson caused some controversy earlier this week after making anti-Semitic posts on his Instagram account. While not many players made comments pertaining to Jackson’s posts, Zach Banner of the Pittsburgh Steelers shared his emotional reaction to Jackson’s anti-Semitic comments, via his official Twitter account. This video is to transition from the incident, and move […]

The Denver Broncos are often associated with terrific quarterback play, thanks to the illustrious career of Pro Football Hall of Famer and multi-time Super Bowl champion, John Elway, who currently serves as a top front office executive for the heralded AFC West franchise. However, the Broncos were a successful team for many years and have […]

The Indianapolis Colts, formerly of Baltimore, are best known for having some legendary quarterbacks throughout franchise history, but the team has boasted some excellent running backs as well. Here are the three best running back in Indianapolis Colts history. Honorable mention: Lenny Moore, 1956-1967 Moore was the ninth overall pick in 1956, and over his […]

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Malik Jackson just called out both the NFL and the NFLPA for all the safety precautions (or lack there of) surrounding the upcoming training camp and 2020 NFL regular season. The Eagles vet called out those in charge and demanded for them to have a little more urgency in coming up […]

Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Mitchell Schwartz just aired his thoughts about DeSean Jackson’s anti-Semitic post. The Super Bowl champion took to his Twitter account to respond to the controversial posts of the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, who has received tremendous backlash over the past few days. Some thoughts… pic.twitter.com/YU8onvRykA — Mitchell Schwartz (@MitchSchwartz71) July 9, […]

Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard is putting in some extra work this offseason, and it’s not just the physical aspect of his game he’s been focused on. The 2017 Pro Bowler has included some brain workouts to his quarantine regimen to help him comprehensively upgrade his skill set. “When I first heard about it, it […]

After being inexplicably cut by the team that drafted him way back in 2011, Cam Newton was officially announced as a member of the New England Patriots on Wednesday. This also meant that the nine-year veteran had his jersey number unveiled with the team. Unsurprisingly, Newton will retain his usage of the No. 1 (per […]

NFL Network analyst DeAngelo Hall, a retired defensive back for 13 years in the league, shared his “biggest regret” in his professional career. Hall, 36, claimed he should have signed with the New England Patriots instead of his longtime Washington Redskins. “Over a few million, I could’ve changed my legacy by being part of that […]

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. just updated us all with his road to recovery in an epic short film. The video shows us the nitty-gritty of the 27-year old’s spring training in California and best believe that Beckham seems to be ready for his comeback season. The two and a half minute video […]

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is doing his part to help those in need as the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact families around the United States. Elliott took to Instagram to announce an $85,000 donation to the North Texas Food Bank. The proceeds will be used to feed over 400,000 families in the area. […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is entering just his fourth season in the NFL, but he is already taking on a veteran role inside the 49ers’ locker room. Here is the thing, though: Kittle has just one year remaining on his contract with the 49ers, and sometimes, players get antsy and perturbed when […]

With the NBA, MLB, NHL, and MLS all gearing up to return by the end of the month, the NFL has the luxury of having the most time until its 2020 campaign is set to begin. As a result, Houston Texans Pro Bowl pass rusher J.J. Watt believes that it is too early for NFL […]

Former Seattle Seahawks and current San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman has had the luxury of playing his entire NFL playing career in the NFC West division while suiting up for two successful franchises. Most notably winning a Super Bowl as a member of the Seahawks, Sherman returned to the grandest stage as an NFC […]

It may be 107 degrees in Arizona, but that isn’t stopping Houston Texans superstar Deshaun Watson from getting work in with his new teammate. In the sweltering heat of Phoenix on Monday, Watson was throwing to new Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks. The footage was captured by Watson’s personal quarterbacks coach, Quincy Avery. Work don't […]

Kyle Shanahan’s offensive genius began to get recognized in 2016 when he was the offensive coordinator of an explosive Atlanta Falcons team that made it all the way to the Super Bowl. That run got him a head-coaching gig with the San Francisco 49ers. His first couple of seasons in the Bay were rough, but […]

Former Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden is getting called out for how he handled young quarterback Dwayne Haskins’ debut season. The 23-year-old signal-caller’s personal trainer and coach Quincy Avery, president of training outlet Quarterback Takeover, eviscerated Gruden’s handlings of the former first-round selection on a podcast on Tuesday. Per The Ryen Russillo Podcast in […]

Cam Newton officially became a member of the New England Patriots on Wednesday, but that didn’t stop him from studying the Patriots’ playbook ahead of time. On Tuesday, Newton took to Instagram to post a photo of himself going over his new system, calling it “calculus.” https://www.instagram.com/p/CCWrfEHhjus/?utm_source=ig_embed Newton agreed to a one-year, incentive-laden deal with […]

Current free agent NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown is quite the frequent user of social media — especially Instagram and Twitter. With Instagram now becoming the most recent platform of choice for the troubled pass catcher, Brown posted a cryptic photo on social media this week, a picture that featured him in a New England […]

Sean McVay has only been an NFL head coach for three seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, but he is already widely renowned as one of the best football minds in the game. But how long can McVay actually keep this up? During an appearance on The MMQB Podcast this week, McVay made it abundantly […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians might be considered more pessimistic than others in NFL circles. The Buccaneers leader on the sideline posited a sense of concern with respect to the coronavirus pandemic, adding he feels players are naturally going to get sick. But, as Arians stated, it is a matter of how sick, […]

The New England Patriots have announced that they have officially signed Cam Newton, via Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk. Newton passed his physical and signed his deal on Wednesday. The Patriots agreed to sign Newton to a one-year, incentive-laden deal late last month. The Carolina Panthers released the 31-year-old in late March. Newton, who […]

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson caused quite a stir on Tuesday after posting anti-Semitic messages on his Instagram account. Jackson apologized, though the initial apology was rather defensive and shallow in nature, eventually prompting another apology later Tuesday night. New Eagles wideout Marquise Goodwin commented on Jackson’s first post, saying he wished the Black […]

The Dallas Cowboys have exactly one week to negotiate a long-term extension with quarterback Dak Prescott. Just one day after Kansas City Chiefs quarterback received a record-breaking contract, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk noted the Cowboys and Prescott must begin to put all their cards on the table: One week from today, the window […]

Washington’s professional football franchise is moving away from “Native American imagery.” Last week, owner Dan Snyder said the team would be discussing a new name in place of the “Redskins” title first established by former owner George Preston Marshall. It seems the team is prepared to go in a new direction, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. […]

Apparently, the San Francisco 49ers have not done enough to engage running back Raheem Mostert in contract negotiations. Mostert officially asked the team to be traded on Wednesday, per his agent Brad Tessler. After months of unproductive talks with the 49ers about fairly adjusting Raheem Mostert's contract (which paid him for special teams) we have […]

The Dallas Cowboys organization has been around for around 60 years and they have set the bar for all NFL teams. And it’s easy to see why when looking through the Cowboys’ franchise resume. In 60 seasons in the NFL, the Cowboys hold an all-time regular season record of 520 wins, 388 losses and six […]

Former New England Patriots assistant and New York Jets head coach Eric Mangini had an interesting take with respect to Cam Newton’s future with the Pats on Thursday. Not only did Mangini say Cam might not be the starter in Week 1, but he also feels the Patriots could cut Newton before the season begins. […]