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The Minnesota Vikings and Everson Griffen agreed to let him test free agency earlier this offseason. But with Griffen still available in free agency, Vikings GM Rick Spielman spoke about the possibility of a reunion with Griffen. “It is hard to say right now where everything is at and where we are at, [but] until […]

The New England Patriots have a need at quarterback. Cam Newton is a free agent. So why don’t the Patriots take a chance on the veteran? Former NFL head coach Eric Mangini—who was a member of New England’s coaching staff from 2000 through 2005—explained why on FS1’s First Things First this week: “New England’s looking […]

The New England Patriots did not select a quarterback during the course of the 2020 NFL Draft. And it continually seems they will ride with 2019 fourth-rounder Jarrett Stidham. Though the Patriots were linked to former Cincinnati Bengals starter Andy Dalton–who was released by the team on Thursday–one evaluator hinted it might not make sense […]

The New England Patriots head into the 2020 season without Tom Brady as the projected starter under center for the first time in 19 years. Despite some whispers they might look into adding a veteran quarterback, it seems the Pats are content with former fourth-round pick Jarrett Stidham as their guy moving forward. The Patriots […]

The New England Patriots are preparing for life after Tom Brady and they believe Jarrett Stidham is their answer. According to Rich Ohrnberger, a current analyst for Fox Sports and former player for the Patriots, New England sees Stidham as their ‘future’. I’ve heard it now from A LOT of people close to the Patriots. […]

Andy Dalton was released by the Cincinnati Bengals earlier this week and his future in the NFL remains uncertain. Following his release from the Bengals, Marvin Lewis — Dalton’s former head coach — spoke about the veteran quarterback. “He’s extremely smart,” Lewis said, via ProFootballTalk, “prepared, ready to go. By lunchtime on Tuesday, he had […]

The Detroit Lions are not exercising their fifth-year option on 2017 first-rounder Jarrad Davis, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The #Lions are not expected to pick up the fifth-year option for 2017 first-round LB Jarrad Davis, source said. Davis now becomes a free agent after the 2020 season. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 2, […]

Jameis Winston is no longer a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but that isn’t stopping him from helping the community. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Winston is donating to struggling restaurants and families in Tampa Bay. Jameis Winston is donating $30,000 to help eight struggling small restaurants in the Tampa community that have been negatively […]

Phillip Lindsay felt disrespected when the Denver Broncos decided to sign Melvin Gordon in free agency, but those feelings have subsided. Over a month after the move was made, Lindsay opened up about being upset about Denver signing Gordon. On an IG live with Terrell Davis, Phillip Lindsay opened up about his reaction to the […]

On Friday, ESPN aired ‘Project 11’, a documentary about Alex Smith and how he overcame a devastating leg injury with the Washington Redskins. Shortly after the feature was aired, Dwayne Haskins shared his reaction to the ‘Project 11’ documentary. Hope those who watched Project 11 appreciate the person Alex is. He helped me tremendously the […]

The New Orleans Saints have signed defensive lineman Margus Hunt, according to the team. Hunt spent the last three seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and is coming off of a 2019 campaign in which he played 16 games and logged 17 tackles. The Colts released Hunt back in March. Hunt, who played his collegiate football […]

The wide receiver-needy Indianapolis Colts entered the 2020 NFL Draft without a first-round pick, but luckily for the Colts, this draft class was incredibly deep at receiver. With the 34th overall selection, Indianapolis took University of Southern California wide out Michael Pittman Jr., a move that did not surprise Pittman one bit: “Yeah, so actually […]

The Buffalo Bills surprised a whole lot of people this past season, winning 10 games and making the playoffs. They even challenged the New England Patriots for AFC East supremacy. Now, with Tom Brady out of the division, there are some who view the Bills as AFC East favorites heading into 2020. However, with the […]

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold is getting set to enter his pivotal third season, but things have been slowed due to the coronavirus pandemic that has swept the nation (and the world). Darnold recently spoke with Dr. Jan Schwarz-Miller of the Atlantic Heath System and discussed precautions to take as well as how to […]

The Denver Broncos used their first couple of picks on wide receivers in this year’s NFL Draft, trading up to take Alabama’s Jerry Jeudy at No. 15 and then nabbing Penn State’s KJ Hamler in the second round. The Broncos have garnered largely universal praise for their decisions, as Jeudy is viewed by some as […]

The Denver Broncos did everything they could in the NFL Draft to supply young quarterback Drew Lock with more weapons, using their first couple of picks on wide receivers. Not only that, but the Broncos also took Lock’s University of Missouri teammate, tight end Albert Okwuegbunam, in the fourth round. As expected, Lock is thrilled […]

The Cincinnati Bengals released long-time quarterback Andy Dalton earlier this week, clearing the way for No. 1 overall pick Joe Burrow to take the reins under center and ending an era. Following Dalton’s release, Bengals running back Joe Mixon took to social media to post a heartfelt goodbye to his now-former teammate: “Man words can’t […]

When Cleveland Browns talent Myles Garrett entered the NFL out of Texas A&M in 2017, he was widely viewed as a phenomenal defensive lineman prospect because of his ridiculous athleticism. Well, Garrett put his freakish athleticism on display while working with his trainer this week: ⁦@bakermayfield⁩ I think it’s time for a MG goal line […]

There was a time when Jason Peters was one of the best offensive tackles in football. That is no longer the case, which is why he is still available on the free-agent market in May. Although, his time with the Eagles might become a lifeline now. However, it appears that Peters will have a home […]

Despite numerous shakeups in the offseason, Bill Belichick remains a solid pick to win NFL Coach of the Year in 2020. The New England Patriots’ head tactician is currently penciled as a 7-1 favorite by Caesars Sportsbook. With Belichick at the helm since 2000, the Patriots have established themselves as a model organization, bagging six […]

Buffalo Bills star Tre’Davious White is undoubtedly one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL today. There’s a reason why he was named a First-Team All-Pro in only his third season. At the same time, former Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chad Johnson was a top-tier wideout in the NFL for a whole decade. Those two worlds […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire wasn’t expected by many to be the first running back taken during the 2020 NFL Draft. Prospects like Georgia’s D’Andre Swift and Wisconsin’s Jonathan Taylor were generally viewed as better running backs. However, with the Kansas City Chiefs on the clock with the first round’s final pick, Edwards-Helaire was the one chosen. This […]

Being the No. 1 overall pick comes with certain expectations. When you’re chosen before any other prospect, many times, you are expected to be a star right away. That hasn’t changed when it comes to new Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. According to Caesar’s Sportsbook in Las Vegas (via ESPN), the 2019 Heisman Trophy winner […]

New Houston Texans wideout Brandin Cooks will be joining his third locker room in the last four seasons going into the 2020 season. However, while the team he has played on has changed often, one thing that has remained constant for the 26-year-old is his nickname. Cooks is known by some as “The Archer.” The […]

In a recent post on Instagram, Ted Ginn Jr. bid his farewell to key members of the New Orleans Saints as he takes the next step of his career. “Success is a journey, not a destination, and today my journey leads me to Chicago,” said Ginn. “This journey has blessed me for 14 years, saying […]

Bye-bye sleepless nights. Count Bills head coach Sean McDermott as among those relieved by Tom Brady’s surprising decision to leave the Patriots last March. “Yeah, I slept a little bit better at night when I saw Tom make his decision,” said McDermott during an appearance at NFL Network’s Good Morning Football. “Not only did he […]

Jerry Jones was adamant about CeeDee Lamb wearing the No. 88 jersey for the Dallas Cowboys after being drafted by them in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. After seeing the decision, Dez Bryant joined Michael Irvin in supporting Lamb for wearing the No. 88 jersey. While Lamb wanted to wear No. 10 […]

Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake had a phenomenal season with the Arizona Cardinals in the 2019 NFL campaign. Due to his impressive numbers, the Cardinals decided to place the transition tag on him. Drake ended up signing the one-year tender offer, worth $8.4 million. However, he’s hopeful he can get a long-term deal. During […]

The Arizona Cardinals were fortunate enough to land DeAndre Hopkins via trade this offseason and that’s the exact word Larry Fitzgerald used when he spoke about the move. Among other topics, Fitzgerald opened up about Arizona’s decision to get Hopkins. At the beginning of free agency, the Cardinals acquired Hopkins from the Houston Texans. After […]

Back in 2018, the city of Oakland filed a lawsuit against the Las Vegas Raiders as they made the decision to relocate. After a couple of years of looking at the case, a judge dismissed Oakland’s lawsuit against the Raiders and the NFL. When Oakland filed the lawsuit, they believed that the Raiders breached their […]

When the Seattle Seahawks took Jordyn Brooks in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, some fans were scratching their heads. Seahawks general manager John Schneider defended the selection on Sports Radio 950 KJR (via Chris Crabtree of Pro Football Talk) by saying that Brooks ‘embodies‘ what the organization is all about: “That may […]

After over a month of waiting, Jameis Winston finally found a new home in free agency, signing with the New Orleans Saints. Following his decision to sign with New Orleans, Winston appeared on the Rich Eisen Show and proclaimed that he isn’t thinking about his long-term future (via Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk). “That […]

Upon being selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2020 NFL Draft, it was revealed that CeeDee Lamb will wear the historic No. 88 jersey after having it appointed to him by Jerry Jones. Following the decision, Michael Irvin praised Lamb and shared that he was a fan of his. “In order to get this […]

After being acquired in a trade with the Los Angeles Rams, Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks is hopeful about avenging his disappointing 2019 NFL campaign. This past season with the Rams, Cooks recorded a career-low 42 catches for 583 yards and two touchdowns. In a conference call on Thursday with the Texans’ reporters, Cooks […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are coming off of their first Super Bowl victory since 1969, but Patrick Mahomes isn’t content with just one Lombardi Trophy. While the offseason continues to roll along, In a Friday conference call, Mahomes said he is focused on winning another Super Bowl. “I think as a team a lot of […]

The concerns surrounding Tua Tagovailoa as he begins his career with the Miami Dolphins has nothing to do with his performance, but rather his history of injuries. As a result, Nick Saban — Tagovailoa’s head coach at Alabama — pointed out that Tagovailoa will need to learn to preserve his body. “No. 1 thing we’ve […]

After Brian Allen of the Los Angeles Rams became the first NFL player to contract the coronavirus, Von Miller of the Denver Broncos also revealed he tested positive for it. Despite the scare earlier this offseason, Miller has fortunately been cleared of the coronavirus. Besides Miller and Allen, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton […]

To the surprise of fans of the Green Bay Packers, Jordan Love was the name announced by the Packers with the No. 26 pick of the 2020 NFL Draft. While it was an unpopular choice among many, legendary cornerback Deion Sanders doesn’t have an issue with the selection. “I like it,” Sanders told Rich Eisen […]

There has been a dark cloud cast on Leonard Fournette’s future with the Jacksonville Jaguars this offseason. Despite the signs of him not being part of their long-term plans, Doug Marrone believes Fournette will be ‘really motivated‘ in 2020. "I look at Leonard coming in here as a really motivated player"#Jaguars HC Doug Marrone on […]