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The upcoming NFL season will also see changes in the football landscape outside of the field. ESPN has decided to revert back to its old format of having a three-man booth for its Monday Night Football broadcasts. After going with a two-man booth of Joe Tessitore and the Booger McFarland last season, ESPN is now […]

Pittsburgh Steelers star wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster isn’t one to lose sleep over contract negotiations. The former USC Trojan is heading to the fifth and final year of his rookie deal in the upcoming season. Although he clearly wants an extension to remain with the team, he understands the current salary cap situation and is […]

Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Gerald McCoy was among the latest player to contract an injury during training camp. The team’s defensive rotation could suffer a big blow with the former Oklahoma Sooner suffering an apparent leg injury. NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport tweeted the recent developments on McCoy: #Cowboys veteran DT Gerald McCoy went down […]

The departure of long-time New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady left a big hole for the team to fill. Fans thought that the starting role would be a toss-up between sophomore Jarrett Stidham and returning veteran Brian Hoyer. However, the arrival of the 2015 NFL MVP Cam Newton made the competition more interesting. Hoyer voiced […]

The rebuilding Cincinnati Bengals lost a key piece in their defensive rotation for the upcoming season. Newly-acquired cornerback Trae Waynes won’t be seeing action for his new team as he will take time to recover from surgery. NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport disclosed the development from the Bengals cornerback on Twitter: Big blow for the […]

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith’s comeback story serves as an inspiration to many football fans across the world. He reached another step closer to making it back to the gridiron after he was recently activated off the PUP list. However, Smith does not yet have full control over his right foot, which is why […]

The recent arrival of the 2015 NFL MVP in Cam Newton shook up the quarterback room of the New England Patriots. Many assumed that the former Carolina Panther will automatically be named as Week 1 starter given his credentials. However, Patriots head coach Bill Belichick says otherwise. It looks like a tight competition will be […]

The system of Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians will welcome Tom Brady to an offense that he hasn’t exactly seen before. Arians is known to take advantage of aerial attacks, with former quarterback Jameis Winston averaging 10.5 intended air yards per attempt last season. That registered as the second-highest rate in the NFL. […]

Another familiar face is trying to make it back to the NFL once again. Long-time Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant aims to pick up where he left off from a short stint with the New Orleans Saints in 2018. He’s rumored to be in talks with the Baltimore Ravens, among other teams. NFL insider […]

Cornerback Shaquill Griffin wants to remain with the Seattle Seahawks for as long as he can. However, he didn’t get a fifth-year option from the front office, which leaves him on track for free agency after this season: “The contract will play itself out and hopefully I’m still here and we’ll see how it goes. […]

The Washington Football Team is more than ready to open a new chapter in the team’s history books. The franchise unveiled former running back Jason Wright to be its newest president, becoming the first Black team president in NFL history. He will also be the league’s youngest president at the age of 38. “This team, […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady seems to have acclimated to his new team on the first day of training camps. The three-time NFL MVP is already providing wisdom for one of his new targets in tight end, O.J. Howard. Howard recalled the conversations he and Brady had on the field: “Juice!” Brady called out. […]

Rookie tackle Mekhi Becton is a different breed. The 11th pick of the 2020 NFL Draft appears poised to be a cornerstone for the New York Jets’ offense, and he is showing early signs of potential for his team. In fact, Jets head coach Adam Gase has been more than thrilled with the way Becton […]

Baker Mayfield has the support of the Cleveland Browns’ over his impending kneeling protest. The Browns QB was one of the first NFL athletes to come out and confirm that he is “absolutely” kneeling when the NFL season resumes. Though the third-year Texas-native has gotten quite the backlash because of his decision, team owners Dee […]

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay has quickly developed into one of the most exciting wide receivers in the NFL, a fantasy football figure to keep tabs on. He followed up a breakout sophomore season in 2018 with even better numbers in 2019. And it’s getting really hard for anyone to ignore just how good […]

Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon has turned heads at training camp with his impressive physique. It seems the rookie is doing all he can to get on the same level as New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley. Barkley has made numerous headlines with his physical features as well with the most notable […]

The Arizona Cardinals showed signs of improvement on offense in Kliff Kingsbury’s first year as head coach. Despite an unprecedented offseason due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, left tackle D.J. Humphries is confident the new leadership will make sure it carries over into the 2020 NFL season. Kingsbury managed to silence the doubt about his […]

With training camp in full swing, the Denver Broncos are among those that have offered up glimpses of their practices without revealing too much detail. It seems the precautions they have taken paled in comparison to the paranoia Peyton Manning displayed during his days as the quarterback for the AFC West franchise. Former Broncos offensive […]

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Rodney Gunter had a tough decision to make. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Gunter has retired after he was diagnosed with a heart condition. From #Jaguars DE Rodney Gunter… 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 pic.twitter.com/GDBSkrKRje — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 16, 2020 That is tough to read. This must have been an incredibly tough […]

The relationship between San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and tight end George Kittle has made them one of the most notable power couples in the NFL. However, it appears wide receiver Trent Taylor is not letting up on his bid to become the quarterback’s running mate. Kittle recently debuted a shirt that featured “Garoppolo/Kittle […]

The Washington Football Team has one of the most amazing comeback stories in NFL history with Alex Smith. And according to John Keim of ESPN, legendary quarterback Joe Theismann believes that is enough to award him with the Comeback Player of the Year distinction—before the season even happens. “He has gone through a lot more […]

A lot of players have issues when adjusting to a new team in the NFL. There are all the obvious problems, such as fitting in with your new teammates and getting used to a different scheme or coaching staff. However, according to Jeff Legwold, running back Melvin Gordon had a different problem adjusting to the […]

Chris Godwin knows the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a new superstar quarterback in veteran Tom Brady. While many will argue he is the greatest of all time, that does not mean he is immune to criticism. One problem area that critics tend to zero in on is his arm strength, more specifically his lack of arm […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have added some depth by claiming tight end Daniel Helm off waivers, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport. The #Chiefs added some depth, claiming #49ers TE Daniel Helm, per the wire. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 16, 2020 Helm, 25, originally signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted rookie free […]

Owners across the NFL have made statements on the topic of racial injustice this offseason. Jimmy Haslam of the Cleveland Browns offered his views. As the Browns begin training camp, Haslam opened up about social justice protests, per Tom Withers of the Associated Press. Jimmy Haslam said we're missing "thoughtful dialogue" in regards to reasons […]

Von Miller has already solidified his status as one of the premier edge rushers in NFL history with the Denver Broncos. In an interview with NFL Network’s Nate Burleson, Miller spoke about ‘leaving his mark’ by the end of his career in the NFL. "When I really think about leaving my mark, I want to […]

The Big Ten was among the notable conferences to cancel their college football season in 2020. But Justin Fields, the quarterback of Ohio State, isn’t going to go down without a fight. Fields has begun a petition that has more than 100,000 signatures already in hopes to play the 2020 season. All in all, Fields […]

The Carolina Panthers added a few wide receivers this offseason, with Keith Kirkwood being one of them. Though, early in Carolina’s training camp practices, Kirkwood is slated to miss several weeks with a broken clavicle, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. #Panthers WR Keith Kirkwood suffered a broken clavicle going up for a pass and he’ll […]

The New York Giants are expected to sign kicker Graham Gano, pending the results of his physical and COVID-19 tests, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The Carolina Panthers released Gano last month after he spent all of last season sidelined with a leg injury. Gano had two years left on a four-year, $17 million contract. Before his […]

Alex Smith has battled his way back for the Washington Football Team and Matt Skura has done the same for the Baltimore Ravens. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Skura has been removed from the PUP list and is cleared to practice with the team. From Inside Training Camp: The #Ravens got their starting […]

The SEC is among the conferences in college football that are going to conduct a season in 2020 and it appears their schedule release is imminent. On Sunday, the SEC announced that the conference’s 2020 football schedule will be unveiled on Monday. For the people that want the entire schedule release, the full schedule will […]

The Minnesota Vikings used the No. 22 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft on Justin Jefferson out of LSU. Despite his early selection, Jefferson isn’t guaranteed to start to begin the season. Gary Kubiak, Minnesota’s offensive coordinator, spoke about Jefferson’s chances to be a Week 1 starter, per Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer […]

When Alex Smith suffered compound fractures in his leg during the 2018 season, his chances to play in the NFL again appeared bleak. After activating Smith from the team’s PUP list on Sunday, Washington’s Twitter account released a video of Smith’s long-awaited return. Today was a good day 👏 pic.twitter.com/2MD4C4UJpI — Washington Commanders (@Commanders) August […]

Alex Smith has miraculously been activated from the PUP list by the Washington Football Team and there’s still strides to go before he’s playing in a football game. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Washington plans on taking an extremely cautious approach with Smith moving forward. From Inside Training Camp: Wherever it goes from […]

Cam Newton is favored to win the starting quarterback job for the New England Patriots in 2020. Jarrett Stidham may have something to say about it. Charley Casserly, an analyst for NFL Network, shared how he believes Stidham can defeat Newton in New England’s anticipated quarterback battle. “First-round throwing talent, that’s (the) No. 1 (reason),” […]

Patrick Mahomes has been absolutely unstoppable in his first two seasons as a full-time starter for the Kansas City Chiefs. Just because he’s seemingly mastered the art of playing quarterback, Mahomes isn’t satisfied with where he’s at. After attempting to add new aspects to his game, Mahomes revealed the key to his success, per NFL […]

The success of the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2019 season was mostly credited to the heroics of quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Recently, Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy called the gunslinger “a competitive prick,” owing to his playing nature. Chiefs beat writer Sam McDowell shared Mahomes’ reply to Bieniemy on Twitter: Patrick Mahomes on EB calling […]

Year three for quarterback Sam Darnold and the New York Jets is looming right around the corner. Head coach Adam Gase is confident that the team is continuously making strides in the right direction. ESPN NFL Nation reporter Rich Cimini tweeted the tactician’s sentiments on his quarterback: Gase on Darnold: “It seems like everything is […]

Green Bay Packers rookie running back AJ Dillon caught the attention of everyone on the first day of training camps. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur has also mentored another hulking ball carrier in Tennessee Titans’ Derrick Henry, where he served as an offensive coordinator back then. Nonetheless, he still raved about the team’s 2020 second-round […]