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The Las Vegas Raiders are at a crossroads. After an 8-8 season last year, head coach Jon Gruden and general manager Mike Mayock likely view their team as a potential playoff contender. They’re likely the only ones who think of the Raiders as a playoff team, which makes it hard to tell what Vegas will […]

The Cleveland Browns have set themselves up for success heading into the 2021 season. The front office has been busy, stacking the roster with great talent on both sides of the ball. They play in a tough AFC North division, but Cleveland is shaping up to be the best team in the North. This team […]

June and July are always hard months for NFL fans. The major stages of free agency are long gone and the draft is over. Luckily, training camp is just around the corner. That also means that it’s time for lots of roster cuts, creating a mini free agency period where contenders hurry to scoop up […]

With training camp quickly approaching, the Minnesota Vikings prepare for a big year in 2021. They missed the playoffs last season, as the team was hit by the injury bug. However, with Aaron Rodgers feuding with the Green Bay Packers, the NFC North might be wide open for the taking. The Vikings should feel confident, […]

Cornerback Richard Sherman was arrested Wednesday morning in Seattle for “Burglary Domestic Violence” and was denied bail, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, citing King County public records. Joe Fann of NBC Sports Northwest notes Sherman is being investigated for a felony: News: King County public records show that Richard Sherman has been booked for “Burglary […]

Training camp is right around the corner, and the Chicago Bears should have plenty of position battles. The front office brought in a ton of new faces and rookies (like Justin Fields) this offseason, so it’ll be interesting to see who makes the Bears’ final roster. They hope to have an improved year in 2021, […]

When the hobby went insane sometime last year, a lot of people could not understand why a lot of money is being spent on cards. This is true, especially after some rare LeBron James and Luka Doncic cards broke the internet by commanding millions of dollars in the market. Now, the value of these cards […]

Zach Wilson was one of the fastest rising college stars in the lead up to the 2021 NFL Draft. From a quarterback that wasn’t high up on many mock drafts, the Brigham Young University standout skyrocketed into the top of everyone’s big boards enough to get picked second overall by the New York Jets. However […]

It’s pretty safe to assume that Dallas Cowboys star quarterback Dak Prescott is raring to get back on the field. He saw his last campaign cut short by a serious ankle injury, which needed two surgeries. Various reports have indicated that Prescott, who signed a huge contract extension last March, has been doing better than […]

Justin Herbert was probably just relaxing at home, minding his own business. Perhaps the Los Angeles Chargers star was fresh off a tiring workout and was ready to catch some shuteye when he suddenly caught a stray from Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs QB was a participant in the American Century […]

After being caught up in the offseason saga involving where quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be suiting up this next season, the Denver Broncos made a sneaky addition in this year’s NFL Draft to grab their running back of the future. With UNC’s Javonte Williams being followed by his teammate Michael Carter into the league to […]

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Cassius Marsh is at it again when it comes to criticizing one of his former teams, the New England Patriots. Back in 2018, Marsh said he was glad to be with the San Francisco 49ers after a brief stint with the Patriots because his time with New England wasn’t any fun. He […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the reigning Super Bowl champions and brought back every single starter from that Super Bowl team. Tom Brady is playing quarterback for them and the roster is obviously loaded. It doesn’t sound like things can get any better than this, but there are some improvements that Tampa Bay can make. […]

The New York Jets have publicly stated a desire to sign safety Marcus Maye to a new contract, but it appears negotiations have gone into the toilet as the July 15 deadline approaches. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport says the Jets didn’t respond to Maye’s latest proposal, leading to that being pulled off the table and […]

Ben Roethlisberger is back for one more go-around with the Pittsburgh Steelers before he seemingly hangs up his cleats for good. The veteran is hoping for another run to the Super Bowl with the Steelers. In doing so, he is apparently attempting to better his body and is using Tom Brady as a bit of […]

In any given NFL season, there are a couple of teams in full rebuild mode. Just three years after a Super Bowl victory, the Philadelphia Eagles find themselves in a rebuilding stage. Former head coach Doug Pederson was fired this offseason, signaling the beginning of a new era of Eagles football. Rookie head coach Nick […]

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The AFC has a plethora of contenders, but the Kansas City Chiefs have dominated the conference for the last two seasons. The Baltimore Ravens are looking to break that streak after a playoff appearance last year and one of the best offseasons in the NFL. General manager Eric DeCosta has built one of the best […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are playing in one of the toughest division in the NFL. There are high expectations for head coach Jon Gruden and general manager Mike Mayock after another offseason of head-scratching decisions in both the draft and free agency. Gruden and Mayock need a strong season to avoid the hot seat, and […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide are well represented in the camp of the Philadelphia Eagles. Not only is former Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts expected to take over the QB1 role for the Eagles in Week 1 of the 2020-21 NFL season, but Philly will also have a shiny new weapon downfield in  Alabama product in […]

The Chicago Bears are in a unique position heading into the 2021 campaign. Even with 2021 first round NFL draft pick Justin Fields now waiting in the wings as the team’s quarterback of the future, the Bears still possess a veteran team around the up-and-coming signal-caller, one that can potentially compete should Green Bay Packers […]

Well on their way to a total tear-down and rebuild, the Jacksonville Jaguars have one of the most exciting and young combinations at quarterback and running back in the league with Trevor Lawrence and Travis Etienne. With both former Clemson teammates joining rookie RB sensation James Robinson and new head coach Urban Meyer in Duval […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are coming off of their second straight Super Bowl appearance. They have the best quarterback in the league in Patrick Mahomes, a completely revamped offensive line, and a surprisingly good defense. There isn’t much to complain about if you are head coach Andy Reid. But the name of the game in […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have dominated the AFC West division for five straight years. They expect to continue that success in 2021 and with Patrick Mahomes locked in for the long haul, it’ll be tough for anyone to knock them off the pedestal. Last year, Los Angeles Chargers rookie quarterback Justin Herbert burst onto the […]

The Minnesota Vikings are one of the most intriguing teams in the NFL. They have a mix of tons of youth, with both of their last two draft classes including more than ten picks. Minnesota also has a strong veteran presence on the team, with Anthony Barr and Danielle Hunter playing huge roles. The Vikings […]

The Cleveland Browns finally seem to be putting it all together. They won their first playoff game since the 1994 playoffs last season, and they followed it up with one of the best offseasons in the NFL. Cleveland has created a fantastic roster heading into the 2021 season, but there are still a couple of […]

With nothing new on the Aaron Rodgers front pertaining to his future with the Green Bay Packers, the next target date would appear to be training camp, set for July 28. If Rodgers shows up, it’s a sign that he is willing to suit up for Green Bay this year. If he doesn’t show up, […]

The New Orleans Saints are about to enter one of the most important seasons in franchise history. Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees finally hung his cleats up after last season, leaving the Saints with a question mark at the most important position on the field. New Orleans is a pretty complete roster, but there […]

There is still nothing definitive on the Aaron Rodgers front, as rumors continue to swirl about the possibility of the quarterback getting traded by the Green Bay Packers this offseason. The Denver Broncos are being linked to Aaron Rodgers trade rumors for quite some time now. For Von Miller, as long as his team is […]

The Dallas Cowboys are preparing to enter a crucial season for their franchise. The expectations surrounding America’s Team are always high, and the return of star quarterback Dak Prescott will push those expectations into the stratosphere. Team owner Jerry Jones certainly believes that Dallas has a championship-caliber roster, but a couple of trades could go […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers hope to return to the playoffs in 2021 and wind up with a different result. The Steelers looked unstoppable through the first three quarters of the 2020 regular season, but they got caught with the injury bug and the roster didn’t have the depth to remain competitive. This offseason, the front office […]

The Atlanta Falcons released linebacker Barkevious Mingo on Saturday after he was arrested in Texas. Mingo was hit with a charge of indecency with a child-sexual contact, per ESPN. Mingo signed a one-year contract with the Falcons in March, but he’s not even making it to training camp after getting arrested on Thursday. The charge […]

Training camp is right around the corner and there are still question marks hovering around the Green Bay Packers. Aaron Rodgers is still holding out, but with no recent news, it’s slightly tilting towards Rodgers returning for at least one more year. If that’s the case, the Packers are a Super Bowl contender, without him, […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was predictably vague when he was asked about his plans for the 2021 NFL season during The Match 4 a few days ago. Rodgers was back on the golf course this weekend at the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe, and he was once again asked […]

Now that Drew Brees has officially retired, the New Orleans Saints will begin a new era at quarterback and trying to find Brees’ replacement. This in-turn will lead to an exciting showdown during training camp between Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill. Over the years it has become more and more noticeable that Hill has had […]

In a crazy turn of events, popular rap star Drake is dating Amari Bailey’s mother, Johanna Leia. Amari Bailey, a superstar caliber prospect in high school, has recently gained more fame due to his mother’s decisions. There have been multiple pictures and videos of Drake hanging out with the young athlete, but it seems Drake’s […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson may not even play in 2021, but he’s still keeping in shape no matter what. It’s been a while since we’ve heard any updates on his situation, but he was recently seen training with Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love and Chicago Bears rookie Justin Fields. Two rival starting QBs […]

With training camp right around the corner, NFL teams around the league are finalizing their rosters. This includes the New England Patriots. For that reason, the rumor mill is buzzing with potential trades that could happen between now and the start of the season. Some of it has quieted down, but we’re likely to see […]

In a nutshell, the 2021 version of the Pittsburgh Steelers have a lot riding on their shiny new rookie, Najee Harris, including helping quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in what could be his final attempt at winning another Super Bowl. The Alabama running back was selected out of the first round in this year’s NFL Draft, and […]