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Arguably the biggest storyline to come out of the NFL offseason on Sunday was (now-former) New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees officially announcing his retirement. None other than Tampa Bay Buccaneers star Tom Brady has chimed in on the conversation as he shared his thoughts on Brees calling time on his storied career. The GOAT […]

Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints made headlines on Sunday as the 13-time Pro Bowl QB called time on his storied career in the NFL. This is an eventuality that the Saints have been preparing for, and they have now made their first move in the wake of Brees’ retirement. According to NFL insider […]

It’s official, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has announced his retirement from football. The veteran posted a message on his Instagram page on Sunday, signaling the end to his career. The official announcement on IG from Drew Brees: pic.twitter.com/NW2NJgZzx7 — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2021 This isn’t exactly a surprise. The move was widely […]

Aaron Jones was assumed to be headed elsewhere in free agency, but he’ll continue to play his home games at Lambeau Field. According to Jones himself, the versatile running back will be returning to the Green Bay Packers for the foreseeable future. Jones took to Twitter Sunday to reveal he’s returning to Green Bay: Let’s […]

The Chicago Bears elected to place their lone franchise tag on Allen Robinson, preventing him from hitting free agency. Despite receiving the tag from the Bears, Robinson has no intentions of signing the tag anytime soon, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler said Sunday. Via On Tap Sports Net: “Allen Robinson, I’m told, has zero plans to sign […]

The NFL offseason is in full swing as NFL teams alike are looking to improve their rosters for the 2021 season. For the Philadelphia Eagles, they’ve already traded Carson Wentz away to the Indianapolis Colts, but it seems the front office is looking for a trade partner for tight end Zach Ertz. They refuse to […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster is an impending free agent for the Pittsburgh Steelers and his future with the organization is in doubt. While Smith-Schuster didn’t rule out the possibility of returning to the Steelers, the eccentric wideout penned a heartfelt message to fans in Pittsburgh ahead of free agency. No matter what happens this week, if I’m […]

The Houston Texans were involved in a trade earlier on Sunday and they continue to conduct trades as free agency approaches. According to the Boston Globe’s Jim McBride, the Texans are acquiring Marcus Cannon from the New England Patriots in a deal that also involves draft picks. BREAKING: The #Patriots are trading right tackle Marcus […]

The ongoing quarrel between Deshaun Watson and the Houston Texans continues, as it appears both sides are sticking to their guns. Watson has said multiple times he wishes to be traded, but the Texans refuse to follow through with his demand. They reportedly have “no contingency plan,” in place, per James Palmer. Several teams have […]

The NFL world is buzzing after a surprise trade between the Houston Texans and the Miami Dolphins. No, Deshaun Watson wasn’t involved. Instead, the Texans traded away Pro-Bowl linebacker Benardrick McKinney to Miami for Shaq Lawson, per Adam Schefter. Some late-round draft picks were also included, but it seems the important part of the trade […]

Russell Wilson’s future with the Seattle Seahawks seems to be cloudy amid the events that have unfolded this offseason. While there are plenty of teams who would love to add Wilson this offseason, they are just waiting for the Seahawks to express interest in moving him, via Bod Condotta of the Seattle Times. Ian Rapoport […]

The Buffalo Bills could go in a variety of different directions in the 2021 NFL Draft, but Stefon Diggs has an idea of who they could target. With the draft taking place next month, Diggs is doing his best to influence the Bills to select Travis Etienne if they have the chance. Heading into the […]

The Houston Texans and Miami Dolphins engaged in a trade that would swap their linebackers ahead of the 2021 NFL season. Benardrick McKinney will pack his bags and head down south while Shaq Lawson will be relocating to Texas. A swap of draft assets will also be included as part of the deal between the […]

The AFC South will be a tight race again between the Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans. For the Colts to secure a division championship, though, they’ll need to improve their roster for the 2021 season. The front office has already been busy, trading with the Philadelphia Eagles for quarterback Carson Wentz. There are a few […]

Hunter Henry is going to be the most coveted tight end in free agency, but he isn’t ruling out the idea of re-signing with the Los Angeles Chargers. During an interview with TMZ Sports, Henry highlighted Justin Herbert as a big reason why he’s hoping to return to the Chargers. “I will say I’m not […]

With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers winning the Super Bowl, the rest of the NFC South will be busy this offseason attempting to knock them down from the top of the hill. The Carolina Panthers are a long shot to win their division next year, but they have some solid pieces to build around. During the […]

Todd France, the agent of Dallas Cowboys gunslinger Dak Prescott, is currently celebrating after getting his client the elusive deal he’s been trying to garner in recent years. But after getting Prescott a long-term deal with the Cowboys, he sent a subtle message to the agent of Russell Wilson. “There’s so many things wrong with […]

The New England Patriots are receiving quite polarizing reactions after they gave quarterback Cam Newton another year to play with the team heading to next season. Despite some negativity on social media, Patriots safety Devin McCourty still expressed his excitement for the return of Newton, especially with a complete roster this time around. Full locker […]

The Kansas City Chiefs had a disappointing end to what had otherwise been another dominant season, as they lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Super Bowl. Despite this setback, the Chiefs are still favorites to win it all next season. As long as they have Patrick Mahomes under center and his elite weapons, […]

The Los Angeles Chargers, along with the other 31 teams in the NFL, are forced to make tough roster decisions ahead of free agency. With the Chargers looking to create some cap room, they have chosen to release Casey Hayward, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Chargers releasing veteran CB Casey Hayward, per source. — Adam Schefter […]

The AFC South could be top-heavy as we head into the 2021 offseason. However, since this time last year, the Houston Texans have been the laughingstock of the NFL. After former head coach, Bill O’Brien traded away DeAndre Hopkins and couldn’t even receive a first-round selection out of the transition, it seemed everything went downhill […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are sailing high after winning their franchise’s second-ever Super Bowl. Led by a 43-year old Tom Brady, the team is in win-now mode and has made several moves to keep their championship window open. Wide receiver Chris Godwin and inside linebacker Lavonte David have been brought back to the fold in […]

To the surprise of many, the New England Patriots decided to give another opportunity for Cam Newton heading to the 2021 season. Both sides agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal which will allow the 2015 NFL MVP to redeem himself after a dismal debut season in Foxborough. Not long after, Newton spoke regarding his […]

The Detroit Lions are going to have a new-look offense in 2021 and they’ve added another tight end to the roster. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Lions have signed Josh Hill, giving the Lions some aid at the tight end position. The #Lions signed former #Saints TE Josh Hill, who has a […]

Veteran wide receiver Dez Bryant may not have spent a lot of seasons in the league but he remains confident that his numbers are enough to bring his name to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He confidently claimed that no other receiver can match the number of touchdowns at the rate that he has […]

Several months after their ugly divorce, Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera finally shed light on the short-lived stint of quarterback Dwayne Haskins in D.C. Rivera highlighted Haskins’ lack of work ethic and commitment as the two factors which hindered them from attaining success over the past few seasons. “You know what? I tried […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady earned a fresh paycheck after successfully leading the team to a victory in Super Bowl LV. According to NFL Network‘s Tom Pelissero, his newly-inked extension is another two-year, $50 million deal, similar to the contract he signed in 2020. The terms will also include a series of postseason incentives […]

On Monday, NFL Insider Adam Schefter floated the possibility of Cleveland Browns star Odell Beckham, Jr. being traded to Tampa Bay on ESPN’s Get Up!. Rumors have been circling OBJ and Cleveland ever since he went down with his season-ending ACL tear, and are now reaching an absolute fever pitch with this latest speculation. After […]

After a stellar 2019 season with 2019 FCS national champion North Dakota State, and a one-game showcase in the fall of 2020, former Bisons starting quarterback Trey Lance announced his intentions to end his college career and enter the 2021 NFL Draft. Following his Friday afternoon Pro Day at NDSU in Fargo, North Dakota, it’s […]

General manager Kevin Colbert and the Pittsburgh Steelers have a lot of work to do this offseason, just like practically every team in the NFL. With the salary cap having finally been set at $182.5 million for the 2021 NFL season, the Steelers have an achievable number that they will need to get under before […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is chasing Tom Brady in the GOAT discussion. Now, he’s chasing Brady’s long-time teammate, Rob Gronkowski, into the non-fungible token game. The market for NFT, the latest crypto-collectible craze, is becoming increasingly flooded with products backed by professional athletes and public figures, most notably NBA Top Shot. Last week, […]

Even though quarterback Russell Wilson remains with the Seattle Seahawks, the rumors about a potential trade to another team continue to persist. One of Wilson’s reported preferred trade destinations is the Chicago Bears, and the team has apparently made it a priority to try to get a deal done in the offseason. But how much of […]

After finishing with a 1-15 record, the Jacksonville Jaguars enter the offseason with the most cap space, and the number one pick overall in the upcoming draft. After hiring Urban Meyer as their head coach, the franchise is setting itself up for future success. This is a crucial offseason, as each decision will depict the […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is following in the trend of star quarterbacks restructuring contracts to provide added salary cap flexibility. Just hours after Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady agreed to a contract extension to improve the Bucs’ cap situation, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Mahomes is expected to agree to a contract […]

After winning Super Bowl 55 last month in dominant fashion, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers entered the offseason needing to make sure that the key players from their title run would return for at least another season. After placing the franchise tag on wide receiver Chris Godwin and agreeing to a two-year extension on linebacker Lavonte […]

The New England Patriots have retained the services of quarterback Cam Newton for at least one more season. Per Mike Reiss of ESPN, Newton’s one-year, $14-million pact with the Patriots has nearly half of the deal tied to incentives. The contract is worth up to close to $14 million, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. […]

With the AFC South coming down as a tight battle between the Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans, Tennessee was able to pull away and secure an AFC South Championship. However, if they plan to repeat that performance the front office will need to maintain the successful offense while improving the defense. Tennessee has two main […]

The New Orleans Saints entered this offseason staring at the barrel of the worst salary cap situation in the NFL. After several moves, that gun is slowly losing some of its bullets.  Per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Saints have restructured star wideout Michael Thomas’ contract. His base salary will be turned into a […]

Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed on a contract extension after winning Super Bowl LV. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the sides agreed on a four-year extension that voids to a one-year extension, locking Brady in through the 2022 season. There had been rumblings that Brady would get an extension this offseason. Not only […]