NFL Articles - Page 2016

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is continuing to workout with his teammates, even though the NFLPA sent out a memo advising players to stop group workouts. Kevin O’Donnell of Fox 13 out of Tampa Bay got video of Brady on the field Thursday working out with his crew. Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans is […]

With concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s going to be even more important that NFL teams have good roster depth. If a player or two tests positive for the coronavirus the league is going to try and continue to play and not shut down.If a star running back goes down, there are some teams that […]

Steve Keim has been a busy man during the 2020 offseason. The general manager of the Arizona Cardinals has improved the roster at many positions through free agency, trades, and the 2020 NFL Draft. This is an effort to improve off a 5-10-1 campaign in 2019. The era of Kliff Kingsbury and Kyler Murray is […]

The Los Angeles Rams have had quite the NFL journey. They’ve transferred to different area codes, stadiums and also have a few championships under their belt. The Rams’ history in the league has been quite colorful; there have been lows but of course, there have been some highs. Here’s five of the greatest moments the […]

The Los Angeles Chargers just completed year three in their new home base. It was a 5-11 campaign that led to drafting Justin Herbert with the sixth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Philip Rivers is now in Indianapolis and the Chargers are officially rebuilding. In three year in Los Angeles, the Chargers have […]

New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins thinks the “honor system” with COVID-19 could put people at risk. One of the big differences between the NBA and NFL regarding returning to play is that the NFL isn’t going to be going into a bubble. That means teams aren’t going to have as much control over their […]

There is uncertainty surrounding the 2020 NFL season and there is some new information pertaining to training camps. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, players are expected to attend training camps on July 28 with a shortened preseason on the horizon. While the NFL calendar remains in flux, multiple clubs are proceeding as if players […]

Having depth at the running back position is important for each team, but this season, it’s going to be even more important. If the NFL season happens and a small number of players test positive for COVID-19 the NFL will probably try to keep the season going. If a starting running back tests positive with […]

The Detroit Lions history hasn’t been marked by a lot of success, but they have still had some great players and teams in their past. From Barry Sanders running wild to some spectacular seasons by Calvin Johnson, there have been moments that have stood out above the rest, but which rank at the top? Let’s […]

Washington Redskins defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio created quite the stir on Twitter after his stream of tweets on Tuesday night. Del Rio replied to a tweet, saying he was 100 percent “for America” and if you aren’t he made it clear that you could “kiss [his] a$$.” https://twitter.com/coachdelrio/status/1275599682488729600 Del Rio also went after Rep. […]

The San Francisco 49ers took Javon Kinlaw with the No. 14 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft and defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is anxious to work with him. While speaking about the rookie interior defender, Saleh highlighted how Kinlaw is a perfect fit for San Francisco’s defense. Per Cam Inman of The Mercury News: “He’s […]

The Houston Texans originated back in 2002 and it was pretty tough sledding for the AFC South franchise at first. Now a perennial playoff team with several division titles to its name, the Texans weren’t always an AFC powerhouse and contenders in the AFC South year in and year out. Taking almost a decade to […]

The best NFL quarterbacks in the league today might be better than any grouping of gunslingers in league history. While that’s merely a subjective viewpoint without the season even happening yet, with players like Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes only likely to get better this season, it’s an assumption worth feeling safe in having. ClutchPoints […]

The San Francisco 49ers are the reigning NFC champions, but they were unable to win the Super Bowl last season. Even though the 49ers were able to make the Super Bowl in 2019-20, general manager John Lynch understands the team still needs to improve. Per Brian Witt in NBC Sports Bay Area: “I think it’s […]

There were doubts on whether the Hall of Fame game would be played or not, and those doubts came into reality on Thursday morning. The Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers won’t play in the coveted matchup and the enshrinement ceremony was postponed, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Back in March, it was decided that the Cowboys […]

The Arizona Cardinals went just 5-10-1 this past season, but they still managed to generate a lot of excitement thanks to Kyler Murray under center. Now, going into 2020, the Cardinals are even more intriguing. Arizona brought in a big-time weapon for Murray this offseason, swinging a blockbuster trade to acquire star wide receiver DeAndre […]

No deal just yet for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and defensive standout Shaq Barrett. The 27-year-old was placed under the team’s franchise tag earlier this year, but as per Barett, nothing is final until the end of the week. “It’s still up in the air right now, about 50-50,” Barrett said Wednesday to Colleen Wolfe […]

Melvin Gordon isn’t holding back. The Denver Broncos running back took to Twitter to blast ex-NFL player Brandon Stokley, who tweeted that his former team was spending too much on the 27-year-old. Lol of all players they spent too much on me ??? Lmfaooooo you wild…. they need to take yo check mark — F […]

After last year’s heartbreaking loss in Super Bowl LIV against the Kansas City Chiefs, the San Francisco 49ers only have one thing in mind: to get even better. According to general manager John Lynch, however, they are primed to do just that and compete for more championships moving forward. “I think it’s a state of […]

Hall of Famer LaDainian Tomlinson revealed a six-man list of his favorite teammates from his long tenure with the Los Angeles Chargers (formerly San Diego). As part of a series for the NFL Network, Tomlinson named the top players he played with and ranked them. At No.5, Tomlinson has Rodney Harrison and Lorenzo Neal tied. […]

New York Giants starting quarterback Daniel Jones has been putting in some work this offseason. In fact, according to reports, Jones is looking quite ripped and has been gaining some muscles with the help of former Duke quarterback Anthony Boone during the quarantine break . “He will look more cut-up,’’ Boone told New York Post. […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are already highly impressed with Joe Burrow, the #1 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, from what they’ve seen with him at the virtual off-season. Offensive coordinator Brian Callahan even had this to say about the rookie in an interview with Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic: “Sometimes he would say things […]

The 2019 NFL campaign was, uh, not kind to the Cincinnati Bengals. They finished with the worst record in the NFL at 2-14, their quarterback situation was horrendous, A.J. Green was out, and their defense was an unmitigated disaster. But luckily, when you are the worst team in the league, you end up with the […]

The Cleveland Browns lost a pair of former starting linebackers this offseason in Joe Schobert and Christian Kirksey. As such, there are some holes to fill at the second level. It appears the Browns will let training camp determine their starters at the position. Linebacker coach Jason Tarver said everybody in the current linebacking group […]

Denver Broncos star linebacker Von Miller is set to host a virtual “summit” with other pass rushers in the NFL. Miller, 31, an eight-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion, has invited players like Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald, Cleveland Browns’ Myles Garrett, Arizona Cardinals’ Chandler Jones, San Francisco 49ers’ Arik Armstead, Chicago […]

In the absence of sports, “The Checkdown” has been simulating the 2020 season via the Madden 20 video game, and the sim has reached its epic conclusion. The Baltimore Ravens and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will battle for the virtual Lombardi Trophy. But there is a twist: real players from both teams will hit the sticks to […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor was spotted working out in his new helmet for the 2020 season, giving fans a peek at L.A.’s new look ahead of this fall. The helmet looks eerily reminiscent of the LaDanian Tomlinson era, which as the last time the Chargers sported this look. .@TyrodTaylor working out in the […]

The Tennessee Titans still have nearly $20 million remaining in salary cap, per Over The Cap. They also seem to have a need for another playmaker on the front seven. As such, it would seem to make sense for the Titans to pursue free agent edge-rusher Jadeveon Clowney. Titans head coach Mike Vrabel said on […]

Things have not exactly gone well for Mitchell Trubisky in his first three seasons under center for the Chicago Bears, and that is putting it lightly. As a matter of fact, Trubisky was so underwhelming in 2019 that the Bears went out and traded for veteran quarterback Nick Foles to provide some competition at the […]

From 1994 through 2007, a dominant force patrolled the San Francisco 49ers’ defensive line: Bryant Young. During his 14 seasons with the club, Young amassed 89.5 sacks, making four Pro Bowl appearances and earning a First-Team All-Pro selection. No other player in 49ers history has gotten to the quarterback as much as Young. However, the […]

Former All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown has received plenty of linkage to the Baltimore Ravens in recent months. But according to ESPN’s Josina Anderson, the Ravens have not discussed Brown internally. Anderson did note the Ravens might be a destination to watch in the future. However, it does not appear anything is imminent. While Antonio […]

Aaron Jones put together a big breakout season with the Green Bay Packers in 2019. Not only did he prove he can be a workhorse running back worthy of being the full-time starter for the franchise, he also ended up among the league’s elite running backs. It was a year that has fans in Green […]

The Tennessee Titans hardly looked like a Super Bowl contender early in the 2019 season. Quarterback Marcus Mariota was struggling, and the team had to turn to oft-injured backup Ryan Tannehill under center. But Tannehill rattled off seven wins in 10 starts, leading the Titans into the playoffs. Tennessee’s momentum did not stop there, as […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars joined the NFL in 1995. They saw early success by making the playoffs in four of their first five seasons. The team made it to two AFC Championship games during that stretch, but were never able to find their way to a Super Bowl. In today’s NFL, the Jaguars are far from […]

Dallas Cowboys superstar running back Ezekiel Elliott has had a very interesting offseason. It really started to kick off with that whole “party” situation. Elliott and teammate (quarterback Dak Prescott) were at a party that seemed to not exactly be adhering to the social distancing rules. It certainly had well over 10 people. Then came […]

The Buffalo Bills were one of the more pleasant surprises in the NFL this past season, winning 10 games and earning a Wild Card berth in the playoffs. They didn’t win in the postseason, extending their drought to 24 years, but hey — making the playoffs is a start. With Tom Brady no longer in […]

The NFL is holding a conference call with all 32 owners on Sunday, with the intention of providing updates on two critical points of interest. League officials will reportedly debrief and explain plans for reopening team facilities amid COVID-19, while also touching on social justice issues and plans for increased diversity ahead of the 2020 […]

New York Jets safety Jamal Adams has made it clear that he would like to be elsewhere before the start of the 2020 NFL season. Although there is plenty of speculation regarding potential landing spots, rumors behind his reasoning for wanting to leave have started to swirl. The saga between Adams and the Jets became […]

The NFL is set to get hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic when it comes to money if teams are forced to have limited or no fans in the stands for the 2020 season. The league is still planning to have a normal schedule at the moment. However, it is looking more and more likely […]