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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs has had trade rumors swirling for a while now, but general manager Rick Spielman shot those down at the NFL combine. Speaking to reporters, Spielman said Diggs is an important part on and off the field for the Vikings, and going forward he will continue to have a big […]

Tua Tagovailoa recently stated that he wanted to play for the Dallas Cowboys, but now, the University of Alabama product is walking back those comments. When pressed about his remarks at a press conference on Tuesday, Tagovailoa said his statement was taken out of context: “You know, all I said is I’m a big Cowboys […]

Based on the way Ryan Tannehill played in 2019, you wouldn’t think the Tennessee Titans’ quarterback situation would be in limbo, but it is. Tannehill is set to be a free agent in March, and general manager Jon Robinson is not committing to him just yet, saying “we’ll see how it goes” when asked whether […]

There has been a whole lot of trade chatter surrounding Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr, so much so that Carr has played along with a series of cryptic Instagram posts showing him playing against teams in need of a signal-caller. On Tuesday, Raiders general manager Mike Mayock addressed the situation with a rather cryptic […]

There is no quarterback controversy in Chicago. Not right now, anyway. On Tuesday, Bears general manager Ryan Pace said that Mitchell Trubisky remains the starter heading into 2020, noting that Trubisky will be ready for training camp in spite of undergoing surgery on his left shoulder, according to Bears play-by-play announcer Jeff Joniak. Bears GM […]

Everyone’s attention is on the first-round draft picks, but most NFL teams are really made with the guys selected in the middle rounds. Tom Brady, Stefon Diggs, Antonio Brown, Shannon Sharpe, and Joe Montano are some of the players who have been selected in the middle rounds that have turned into star players in the […]

The Atlanta Falcons are planning to allow tight end Austin Hooper and linebacker De’Vondre Campbell to test the free-agent market, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. While Rapoport notes that the Falcons have not ruled out keeping either player, the likelihood is that both guys will receive big-time pay days in March. Hooper will […]

Former Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert knows there is one thing to prove heading into the draft, and that is that he can take snaps under center. More and more NFL teams are starting to go to college offenses, but Herbert knows he needs to prove he can be a versatile quarterback. “A lot of […]

A public memorial was held at the Staples Center on Monday to honor the lives of Kobe and Gigi Bryant, both of whom tragically perished in a helicopter crash last month. On Tuesday, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady took to Twitter to pen a heartfelt note to Kobe and his daughter, marking how much […]

The Baltimore Ravens are crowded at the tight end position and that could mean Hayden Hurst is the odd-man-out. As Baltimore contemplates what to do with Hurst, the Green Bay Packers are listed as a potential trade destination for the Ravens tight end. Cody Benjamin of CBS Sports compiled a list of teams that could […]

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady might not try to break the bank in free agency but he might ask for a two-year commitment to come back to Foxbourgh. Jeff Howe of The Athletic is reporting that Brady isn’t going to take a $5 million dollar salary, but he isn’t going to put the team […]

On Tuesday, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport exclaimed that the Carolina Panthers are prepared to have Cam Newton as their starting quarterback in 2020. One of the reasons why the Panthers have had a change of heart is due to Matt Rhule being encouraged with Newton’s rehab process. Earlier this month, Panthers owner David Tepper made […]

There were some rumblings that Joe Burrow might force his way out of the Cincinnati Bengals organization, but he shot that idea down at the NFL combine, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. So much for the idea of Joe Burrow not wanting to play for the Bengals. Burrow: “I’m not going to not play. […]

Marquise Brown was constantly on the injury report for the Baltimore Ravens in his rookie season and he’s trying to prevent that from happening in 2020. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Brown underwent surgery to remove a screw from his foot. #Ravens WR Marquise "Hollywood" Brown had offseason surgery to remove the screw from […]

Earlier this month, there were reports that indicated that the Indianapolis Colts were pursuing an extension with Marlon Mack. On the contrary, Jim Irsay denies that Indianapolis is pursuing a contract extension with Mack. “Marlon Mack, we love him. . . . We want him back, and he wants to be back, really,” Irsay said, […]

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry battled through a hip injury in 2019 that ultimately resulted in offseason surgery earlier this month. However, the issue did not stop Landry from making his fifth straight Pro Bowl, nor did it prevent him from playing in every game. Since entering the NFL with the Miami Dolphins in […]

Trent Williams could be on his way to mending fences with the Washington Redskins, and it’s all thanks to new head coach Ron Rivera. Rivera said earlier this week that he met with the offensive tackle and indicated that the conversation between the two sides was positive, according to Les Carpenter of The Washington Post. […]

Dallas Cowboys vice president Stephen Jones says that the team will most likely not be re-signing cornerback Byron Jones, according to Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News. “Byron is a guy we think a lot of,” said Jones. “He’s had a great run at corner. He’s played really well, played at a high level. […]

Everyone is anxiously waiting to see what the Carolina Panthers choose to do at quarterback and it seems that they’ve made a decision. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Carolina is moving forward with Cam Newton as their starting quarterback. A lot can still happen in the coming months, but as of now, the #Panthers […]

The NFL Combine is a great opportunity for prospects to show off their ability in a controlled environment. Some are unable to take advantage, and their draft stock drops because of it. But others are able to leverage the Combine to its full advantage, and rocket themselves up draft boards. Here are five prospects who […]

In less than a month, Tom Brady is set to hit free agency and the New England Patriots are going to do everything they can to prevent him from leaving. Ahead of free agency, New England and Brady’s agent are scheduled to meet at the NFL Combine. The Combine is currently taking place this week […]

Head coach Sean McVay was unable to bring his Los Angeles Rams back to the postseason in 2019. Despite the team fresh off of a trip to the Super Bowl by way of capturing both NFC West and NFC Championships, the Rams will be heading back to square one on both sides of the ball […]

For many players, the offseason is still in full swing. However, it appears Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekerler has already shifted gears towards the 2020 NFL season. Ekeler recently took to Twitter to show that he is already back to work in the gym: Put some heavy metal on before you squat the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were able to win against the Atlanta Hawks. Center Joel Embiid managed to make history for the Sixers in the process. According to ESPN Skas & Info., Embiid’s 49 points are the most since Allen Iverson was still playing while also becoming the first to pair it with more than 10 rebounds […]

The 2020 NFL Draft class is absolutely stacked from top to bottom. Whether it is on offense or defense, premiere positions or not, this year’s NFL Draft class is jam-packed with talent that could bring the game to the next level — and in a hurry. However, every player from the 2020 NFL Draft class […]

While the Green Bay Packers miraculously won every game while star wide receiver Davante Adams was sidelined for four contests during the 2019 NFL season, and there was no shortage of complaints about the (lack of) weapons future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers was handed in his wideout corps this past year. Packers general […]

One of the more humorous parts of the NFL Combine and draft process is the over-exaggeration and relentless attention to details, specifically physical traits, too, when it comes to prospects. For LSU Tigers Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Joe Burrow, this past college football season’s national champion and soon-to-be No. 1 pick in the 2020 draft, that’s […]

The Seattle Seahawks made a splash when they verbally agreed to sign impending free agent tight end Greg Olsen. The 34-year-old three-time Pro-Bowler, who spent the past nine seasons with the Carolina Panthers, will have a new home in the Pacific Northwest. Olsen had extremely high praise for the Seahawks organization upon his arrival, per […]

The New York Giants decided to retain general manager Dave Gettleman in the offseason following their four-win 2019 campaign, instead firing head coach Pat Shurmur and replacing him with New England Patriots wide receivers coach Joe Judge. Gettleman, who has been in charge of the Giants’ downward slide since 2018, was lambasted by NBC Sports […]

Detroit Lions Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay was nearly traded at the NFL’s deadline mid-season last year, but instead, the 29-year-old was held on by the NFC North franchise as Slay wanted to negotiate a new deal with his potential next team. Slay, a three-time Pro-Bowler, has been plastered around publicly as a potential trade […]

The Seattle Seahawks once again reached the postseason. The NFC West franchise grabbed one of the two NFC wild card spots. Jadeveon Clowney played a key role on the team. The Seahawks didn’t go all the way, though; they then watched a divisional rival in the San Francisco 49ers capture a NFC crown, making a […]

When Ron Rivera accepted the head coaching job for the Washington Redskins, everyone was wondering why he took it before other jobs opened up. As he prepares for his first offseason with his new team, Rivera admits that it will be difficult to succeed in Washington. “Every time I have guys come in, I tell […]

Jacksonville Jaguars Pro Bowl defensive end Yannick Ngakoue is set to enter free agency in a few weeks, as the 24-year-old former third-round pick from the 2016 NFL Draft is seeking a long-term contract that will well compensate him. According to Mike DiRocco of ESPN, Ngakoue is seeking $20-plus million in average annual value in […]

Kenneth Murray fits into this puzzle: Vontaze Burfict was on his best behavior for the first few weeks of the 2019 season, until a violent hit on Jack Doyle of the Indianapolis landed the Raiders linebacker a season-long suspension. In the absence of Burfict, Tahir Whitehead and Will Compton, who was signed off the street […]

Emmitt Smith recently rubbed people the wrong way when he said that Dak Prescott should take less money to remain with the Cowboys. Following Smith’s controversial comments, Darren Woodson chimed in on Prescott’s contract situation. “It’s a slap in the face for people to say he should take less,” Woodson said, via Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth […]

The Philadelphia Eagles will enter their 2020 NFL season without an offensive coordinator under Super Bowl champion head coach Doug Pederson. The Eagles canned last year’s offensive coordinator Mike Groh following a 9-7 season and first-round postseason exit where the NFC East franchise finished 14th in total yards on offense and 11th in both passing […]

The NFL reinstated veteran linebacker Vontaze Burfict on Monday following his season-long suspension stemming from a Week 4 helmet-to-helmet hit delivered on Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle. The 29-year-old Burfict, who last played with the Oakland Raiders, is “committed to returning” to the league following his latest suspension, per the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. […]

Leighton Vander Esch was unable to have the season he envisioned in 2019 with the Dallas Cowboys due to injuries. After an injury-riddled campaign, Dallas has provided an update on Vander Esch. On Monday, Stephen Jones — the executive VP of the Cowboys — spoke to Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News about the […]

AJ Epenesa fits into this story: Despite not making the playoffs in 2019, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers still had one of the best defensive lines in the league last season. According to ESPN Stats & Info, the Buccaneers won their individual pass rush battles 51 percent of the time, which is a mark that’s good […]