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The New York Giants looked to bolster their roster and improve their chances of winning in the upcoming season by acquiring an impressive haul of young players in the 2020 NFL Draft. Big Blue didn’t expect to see Alabama safety Xavier McKinney still on the board come the 36th pick of the second round. However, […]

It’s been quite an NFL ride for the Las Vegas Raiders. Over the past half decade of being part of the league, the franchise has moved to different arenas and cities which has helped to write them a colorful history. They’ve had their fair share of tough, heartbreaking losses but there have also been a […]

The Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears may combine to make up arguably be one of the best rivalries in the history of the NFL. The friction between these two historic franchises dates way back to 1921. In 200 played games, the Packers hold a slim advantage of 99 wins as compared to the […]

The New England Patriots are going to go through some growing pains this upcoming season. Their golden boy Tom Brady has moved on from the franchise and is being replaced by 2015 NFL MVP Cam Newton. But no matter what happens to them this season, I’d say they’ve already reached their quota in terms of […]

All things considered, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan had a massively successful season last year. He led his team to the Super Bowl, their first appearance on the big stage since 2013. But apparently, 49ers legend Ronnie Lott has much loftier aspirations for coach Kyle. He believes that Shanahan might be the second […]

Former NFL player-turned-football analyst Randy Moss is concerned that star quarterback Tom Brady might not receive the protection he needs from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Moss, a six-time Pro Bowl selection, appeared on ESPN’s “Get Up” where he analyzed Brady’s situation in the Buccaneers. To make a point, he recalled Jameis Winston’s stint with the […]

Ex-NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel is living his best life, and nothing (not even boomers on Twitter) could ruin his mood. The 27-year-old is enjoying the reaps of his short career in the NFL, which is likely in the past now as he admitted he’s now happy with where he is in his life. It’s really […]

Three minority owners of the Washington Redskins are reportedly seeking to sell their shares amid talks that the team is looking to change its moniker. The team has been under immense pressure to change its moniker due to racial tensions around the country. Minority owners Frederick Smith, Robert Rothman, and Dwight Schar — who combine […]

Cam Newton is done being humble. The newly acquired quarterback of the New England Patriots is slowing getting back to tip-top shape, and he didn’t mince words on a workout video he recently posted on Instagram. “You gonna choose that, over this?!” Newton said in the video. “I’m really a monster. But I’m going to […]

New England Patriots stars Devin McCourty and Jason McCourty shed some light on all the discussions surrounding the NFL preseason games. In their “Double Coverage” podcast (per Mike Reiss on Twitter), the McCourty twins shared their own perspective about how many preseason games should be played, if any. Though their respective takes are quite similar, […]

Apparently, New York Jets rookie Denzel Mims isn’t a fan of the city of Philadelphia. The wide receiver was on a stream with Philly Birds Only and didn’t hold back when asked about the City of Brotherly Love. “I didn’t like that dirty a–, trash a– city” Mims exclaimed. #Jets rookie WR Denzel Mims on […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are officially set to usher in a new era at SoFi Stadium in the 2020 NFL season. It is safe to say that running back Austin Ekeler could not be more excited given all that has transpired this offseason. Ekeler recently got to take a tour of the $5 billion, 70,000-seat […]

Hall of Fame running back LaDainian Tomlinson has made his pick for the 2020 rushing champion. Tomlinson said Cleveland Browns’ third-year running back Nick Chubb will lead the league in rushing, just one year after Chubb finished second for the title behind Derrick Henry. .@LT_21 has his pick 👀 @NickChubb21 | @Browns pic.twitter.com/imTI7FwD3G — NFL […]

Teams around the NFL have put an emphasis on establishing safety protocols for players ahead of the 2020 NFL season. This is an important NFLPA matter. Regardless, there is still plenty of concern about the risks involved with playing during the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Players are still weighing their options on whether or not […]

Tight end Eric Ebron signed a deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason. That ended his two-year stint with the Indianapolis Colts. Those two years were vastly different. Year one (2018) saw Ebron set new career-highs in receptions (66), yards (750), and touchdowns (13). He was a star. However, year two (2019) saw the tight […]

Seattle Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs believes arrogance has played a role in America’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Diggs hinted American exceptionalism and egoism have led to inconsistent responses to COVID-19 (via Sports Illustrated): “As a country, as a whole, I feel like we’re just a cocky country that feels like we’re invincible, but we […]

The New York Giants are optimistic about a potential resurgence in the 2020 NFL season. It appears running back Saquon Barkley is doing all he can to make sure it comes to fruition. Barkley has knack for going viral with his impressive displays of athleticism during workouts. He is kicking things up a notch once […]

The Tennessee Titans doubled down on quarterback Ryan Tannehill by giving him a lucrative payday this offseason. Unfortunately, they could not do the same for running back Derrick Henry after placing the franchise tag on him. The Titans have caught plenty of flak for signing Tannehill to a long-term extension before Henry, given the latter’s […]

On July 4, the Tennessee Titans took to Twitter to post a video tribute to legendary quarterback Steve McNair. Air McNair 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/93hx2f95XU — Tennessee Titans (@Titans) July 4, 2020 McNair is widely considered as the greatest quarterback in the history of the Tennessee franchise. He was drafted by the Houston Oilers in the first […]

The Detriot Lions have officially signed running back D’Andre Swift to a four-year rookie contract. Per Spotrac, Swift will earn $8.5 million throughout his four-year deal and a signing bonus of $3.8 million.  The Lions drafted Swift in the second round, No. 35 overall, in this year’s virtual NFL draft. Swift became the second running back […]

Kansas City Chiefs’ quarterback Patrick Mahomes took no time at all to become one of the best in the NFL. A true superstar – he already has an MVP, a Super Bowl ring and a Super Bowl MVP under his belt. Due to that, it isn’t hard for fans to get excited about the prospect […]

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley has been a lightning rod from the moment that he entered the NFL as the second overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Immediately hailed as a fantasy stalwart, Barkley has delivered back-to-back campaigns that have exceeded 1,000 yards on the ground, yet he finds himself near a […]

The future of the Denver Broncos’ passing attack may ultimately go through the duo of quarterback Drew Lock and tight end Noah Fant. If what Fant posted on Instagram on Friday is any indication, the two Broncos up-and-comers have been working during the summer to make sure that they’re on the same page come Week […]

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay is yet to suit up for his new organization, yet he is already making a considerable impact across the rest of the league. That impact — mentoring young cornerbacks on the nuance of the position — is sure to make it even more difficult to throw against both Slay and […]

New York Giants rookie head coach Joe Judge spent eight seasons as an assistant for the New England Patriots and Bill Belichick. Now, it appears Judge will apply some of Belichick’s methods to his current team. Judge told Paul Schwartz of the New York Post he plans to form a leadership council as a way of […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan shared some knowledge with respect to how the team’s offense dissects matchups during a recent appearance on 680 The Fan radio earlier this week. Ryan used the example of the Falcons’ “Gun Triple Right” formation in which Julio Jones is the “X” receiver. The former MVP said Jones is always […]

Green Bay Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy hit fans with some hard truths in a column posted to the team website Saturday morning. Murphy announced the Packers will not be holding training camp at St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin, also noting–with the season coming so quickly–the team and the NFL do not […]

Baltimore Ravens superstar Lamar Jackson has become one of the most transcendent quarterbacks in the NFL in years. The reigning MVP broke Michael Vick’s previous record for rushing yards in a single season by a quarterback (1,206), and he also led the league with 36 touchdown passes. But the former No. 32 overall pick is […]

Mohamed Sanu joined the New England Patriots in 2019 following a trade from the Atlanta Falcons, and he failed to live up to expectations. After a disappointing debut season in Foxborough, Sanu is eager to prove that 2019 was an anomaly. “It’s tough when you learn things over and over and you memorize things like […]

The record has been one-sided since the Cleveland Browns returned to the NFL in 1999, but the team’s rivalry with AFC North foe Pittsburgh Steelers is still as brutal as ever. Here are some of the most savage moments from the series. 5. Josh Cribbs’ 100-yard kickoff return touchdown – 2007 The Steelers were ultimately […]

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku has demanded a trade, but it seems the Dallas Cowboys are not as interested as previously believed. Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com reported Friday the Cowboys were among the teams said to have interest in acquiring Njoku. Hearing the #Cowboys are one team that might have some interest in […]

The implications caused by COVID-19 could cause some rookies in the NFL to struggle to get acclimated to their new teams. Contrary to that belief, Mike Groh — the Indianapolis Colts wide receivers coach — revealed why he believes Michael Pittman Jr. can succeed immediately in the NFL. “So in terms of his ability to […]

Cam Newton has received a ton of hype after signing with the New England Patriots, but it remains to be seen if he performs well with his new team. While it remains to be seen if he’ll start in Week 1, Newton is fixated on showing that he can still play at a high level. […]

The New England Patriots signing Cam Newton has caused some uncertainty surrounding the potential of Jarrett Stidham. Despite Newton being favored to start, NFL Media’s Mike Giardi believes the Newton signing will be a ‘great test’ for Stidham. “To me, this is a great test for Stidham because look, when he comes in last year […]

Former NFL cornerback Asante Samuel has some questions for NFL fans. Samuel took shots at Hall of Fame defensive back Darrell Green on Twitter, asking why Green is considered to be one of the best ever when he had 54 interceptions in 19 years. Apparently, Samuel feels Green should have been more of a ball-hawk […]

The Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants share an intense rivalry dating back to the ’60s. In 116 meetings, the Cowboys have won 68 games while the Giants have only taken 46, with two draws between the teams. These two historic franchises of the NFC East have put together some incredible games with their […]

If things go as planned—a rare occurrence for the New York Jets—Sam Darnold will emerge as a franchise-caliber quarterback and end his career as the team’s greatest (or second greatest) signal-caller. Darnold is still just 23, but hasn’t quite shown enough in his first two seasons to earn inclusion on the following list of the five […]

After long-time quarterback Tom Brady left the New England Patriots, it seemed like Jarrett Stidham was heir to the throne. It all changed when the team recently decided to take a chance on the 2015 NFL MVP Cam Newton. The Patriots grabbed him at a bargain of a one-year deal, with a base of $1.05 […]

It’s assumed that Cam Newton is going to be the starting quarterback for the New England Patriots in 2020. However, Ryan Hannable of WEEI Sports Radio Network suggests that Newton could be released if he isn’t the starter in Week 1: “With that being said, don’t assume Newton is locked in to be the Patriots’ […]