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Sean Payton is livid. The New Orleans Saints head coach expressed his dismay in response to James Harrison alluding to the public that the Steelers’ Mike Tomlin paid for his 2010 fine as a result of the linebacker’s big hit on then-Browns wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi.  “I ain’t going to lie to you. When that […]

You can count Richard Seymour as one of many who viewed Tom Brady’s decision to leave the New England Patriots as “unexpected.” Seymour teamed up with Brady for the first eight seasons of his career. Although Seymour played along the defensive line, both played key roles in New England winning their first three Super Bowls. […]

Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk lobbied for current New York Jets running back Frank Gore to be enshrined in Canton when he retires. Faulk said Gore deserves to be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame because of his longevity. Via Kyle Madson of USA TODAY. “If you can have a stellar short […]

The Denver Broncos, like the rest of the NFL, are having to do virtual meetings due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. In a recent interview with ESPN’s Jeff Legwold, Broncos receiver Courtland Sutton said he urges all of his teammates to take advantage of the virtual meetings. “The biggest thing for us is taking advantage […]

Pittsburgh Steelers team president Art Rooney II responded to former Steelers linebacker James Harrison’s assertion that head coach Mike Tomlin handed him an “envelope” after Harrison was fined $75,000 by the NFL in 2010. Rooney said there is no truth to Harrison’s story about the Steelers, adding he is unsure as to why Harrison made […]

Teams around the NFL, including the Cleveland Browns, have not been able to arrange workouts or take part in organized team activities (OTAs) due to the coronavirus pandemic. Practice facilities remain closed, and most teams have begun implementing virtual offseason programs to get players up to speed. However, Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is not willing […]

The Green Bay Packers have had an offseason that has raised some eyebrows for some fans and the media alike. According to ESPN’s Rob Demovsky, Aaron Rodgers is scheduled to speak to the media on Friday, likely to answer questions about Green Bay’s offseason. Packers QB Aaron Rodgers will speak to local media via conference […]

Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison was one of the most imposing players in football during his heyday. In fact, Harrison is still a sight to behold. The 42-year-old remained in the NFL through his age-39 season, and he still frequents social media due to a rigorous workout regiment, which often displays feats of immense […]

The Detroit Lions signed defensive tackle Mike Daniels last season with the hopes he could help galvanize their pass-rushing unit and plug the middle. Daniels had a tough year in Detroit, dealing with injuries and inconsistent playing time. Nevertheless, he has nothing but love for the organization. The veteran opened up about his season with […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has been one of the faces of the franchise since the Lions selected him with the first overall pick in 2009. Yet, even Stafford proved susceptible to trade rumors. Such rumors initially started with the notion the Lions would select a new quarterback with the No. 3 overall pick in […]

The NFL has given guidelines for players and coaches during the coronavirus pandemic, but that doesn’t mean players will adhere to it. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, arrest warrants have been issued for Quinton Dunbar and Deandre Baker. The @MiramarPD said an arrest warrant has been issued for Giants’ CB Deandre Baker and Seahawks’ CB […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle battled through injuries as the Niners stampeded through the NFC en route to the Super Bowl. Kittle was hoping the season would culminate with a Lombardi Trophy. Alas, it did not pan out that way for San Francisco. The 49ers led well into the fourth quarter, but Patrick […]

NFL Hall of Famer Jim Kelly made a bold prediction about the Buffalo Bills. In an appearance on The Zach Gelb Show (via BillsWire), Kelly claimed the Bills will win the AFC East division now that Tom Brady is gone. “If they don’t, then something’s wrong,” Kelly said. “Tom Brady is not there to block […]

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce has battled with left tackle Jason Peters for the entirety of his nine-year career. But the Eagles allowed Peters to explore the free-agent market this offseason, and it is no guarantee they re-sign him for the 2020 campaign. The possibility of playing without Peters on the line is unnatural for […]

The Los Angeles Rams are looking for some assistance as they hope to have their new stadium completed in short order. Daniel Kaplan of The Athletic reported the team is seeking $500 million from the NFL to help finance SoFi Stadium while also hoping to push back loan repayment, via Adam Wells of Bleacher Report. […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin sounds very confident in running back James Conner. In a recent video conference, Tomlin addressed his plans at running back for the 2020 season. “You know, I’m a featured runner-type guy by mentality,” Tomlin said. “I think that when you have a featured runner, it gives them an opportunity […]

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer is encouraged by his team’s incoming rookies. The Vikings had a number of starting players depart this offseason, but Zimmer said his coaching staff is “energized” by the opportunity to work with the youngsters and get them up to speed. Mike Zimmer spoke this afternoon about the #Vikings virtual […]

The Philadelphia Eagles surprisingly selected Jalen Hurts with the No. 53 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, and it’s been revealed what number he’ll wear in the NFL. Just a couple of weeks after being drafted, it’s official that Hurts will wear No. 2 in Philadelphia, via Twitter. D E U C E 🦅#UNTAMED #RAREBREED […]

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton hinted at the possibility he would limit quarterback Drew Brees during practices throughout the 2020 season. Payton was asked whether Brees would be on a “pitch count” this year, to which he responded the Saints will not demand Brees go full bore. Payton also said Brees had already […]

The Cleveland Browns hinted at Jedrick Wills becoming their starting left tackle when they selected him in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Wills, who played right tackle at Alabama, had already begun watching film and doing some workouts to begin the transition to the blind side prior to the draft. Browns offensive […]

Late last month, there was a video of Matthew Stafford of the Detroit Lions solving a math problem pretty quickly, making it look like he was a math wiz. Despite the video portraying him as such, Stafford admitted that he isn’t the math genius we saw in the video. “I can’t believe you guys fell […]

The New York Giants played their first season all the way back in 1925. So clearly, they’ve had a long history in football. Over those years, they are bound to create rivals. Sometimes the level of hatred varies, but they are still those teams that when fans see on the schedule, they circle the date. […]

The Cleveland Browns, despite the small hiatus due to Art Modell’s relocation, stretch back as one of the oldest NFL franchises, even before the AFL-NFL merger and Super Bowl era. Due to their history, the Browns have accrued quite a few rivalries along the way. Here are their five biggest rivals, ranked. 5. Detroit Lions […]

The Seattle Seahawks are mulling a reunion with former quarterback Geno Smith to again serve as star signal-caller Russell Wilson’s backup. According to The Seattle Times‘ Bob Condotta, the Seahawks are looking to add another body to the quarterback depth, with the 29-year-old Smith remaining a standout option. Seahawks could be making an addition to […]

Florida has been a renegade in terms of its willingness to open before nearly every other state in the union. Governor Ron DeSantis is calling on businesses to reopen in the Sunshine State, and besides pro wrestling occurring in the panhandle, this may be a way for the NFL to maximize one place for games. […]

The Dallas Cowboys, despite not yet re-signing franchise quarterback Dak Prescott, have been one of the busier NFL organizations this spring, first hiring former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy and signing a slew of free agents to address roster needs. According to Jerry Jones’ son and executive vice president Stephen Jones, the Cowboys […]

An AFL expansion team in the mid-1960’s, the Miami Dolphins rivalries go way back with several teams, especially within their own conference, the AFC. Here are the Dolphins’ biggest rivals, ranked. 5. Pittsburgh Steelers The Pittsburgh Steelers also stand as a heated rival of the Dolphins — and not because within the last year Miami […]

The Denver Broncos swung a deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars to acquire A.J. Bouye back in March. Denver then allowed long-time cornerback Chris Harris to sign a two-year, $20 million deal with the Los Angeles Chargers, effectively replacing one with the other. But from Bouye’s perspective, there’s no pressure in needing to keep up with […]

Baltimore Ravens president Dick Cass iterated the need for football in the community and opened up to whether the reigning AFC regular-season leaders will be able to meet and practice in the offseason. Cass sees the Ravens’ spring and summer training camp at their Owings Mill, Maryland facility as possible but moving to a location […]

The Denver Broncos wide receiving corps received a shot of life during the 2020 NFL Draft, adding the services of much-heralded wideouts Jerry Jeudy (first round, Alabama) and K.J. Hamler (second round, Penn State). Rather than being concerned about the additional competition and crowded airspace to throw the ball, the team’s top wide receiver from […]

Star pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney is still available in free agency, which is a surprise to many. Yes, Clowney is asking for a lot of money. And yes, his production last season was not all that special. But it seemed like a lot of teams and experts were so high on him. So why hasn’t […]

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer has enjoyed the extra time he has been able to spend at home with his son Adam Zimmer, who is the team’s co-defensive coordinator. Zimmer is living with his son, and one adult daughter, at his ranch in Kentucky. Adam Zimmer has turned into his dad’s tech guy, so […]

The NFL sent out a memo to team presidents and top officials to remind them that their practice facilities are to stay closed for the time being, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media: The NFL sent a memo to team presidents and top officials late last night emphasizing that facilities remain closed and there […]

San Francisco 49ers wideout Deebo Samuel wants to surprise receivers coach Wes Welker with his new body when the two can see each other again. Coming out of college, Samuel was too heavy and Welker wanted him to get down to 212 pounds. Samuel didn’t feel comfortable at the time getting down to that number […]

Many of big-name free agents are already off the board, claimed by teams over the early months of the new league year. But there are still plenty of players left that can make an impact on a team for the 2020 season. Let’s take a look at the 10 best NFL free agents still left […]

Who would have thought a microwave could have shut down the NFL replay operations center for a couple of minutes. Dean Blandino was the former head of officiating for the NFL and on a recent “Mike Delivers” podcast he retold a story about a time the NFL replay center crashed. On Thanksgiving Day in 2016, […]

The Atlanta Falcons confidently signed Todd Gurley following his release from the Los Angeles Rams despite the injury concerns he possesses. Dirk Koetter, the Falcons offensive coordinator, admits that the team doesn’t know the status of Gurley’s health, per ESPN’s Field Yates. Falcons OC Dirk Koetter on RB Todd Gurley: "He can do everything. He’s […]

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton knows that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are going to be a different challenge this season with Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski now in the fold. Peyton was on CBS Sports We Need To Talk (via Amie Just of Nola.com) to discuss everything about the upcoming season. Payton was asked […]

There are a lot of different storylines heading into the 2020 season, but the biggest one might be the Las Vegas Raiders playing their first year in Sin City. This feels like a wild card team that could be a problem in the playoffs, or could go 6-10 and neither of those outcomes would be […]