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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 […]

Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl quarterback Dak Prescott was not a recipient of a contract extension during the season, unlike teammates Ezekiel Elliott and Jaylon Smith, leaving himself and wide receiver Amari Cooper as high-end free agents in 2020. Now, with free agency a few weeks away, the Cowboys are hoping to agree to terms to […]

This is the annual time for fans and scouts to overevaluate incoming prospect measurements at the NFL combine, but that didn’t prevent Joe Burrow from poking fun. After his measurements surfaced, Burrow hilariously announced that he’s considering retirement. Considering retirement after I was informed the football will be slipping out of my tiny hands. Please […]

Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons will be a free agent for the first time when NFL free agency commences in less than a month. The 26-year-old former third-round pick of the 2016 draft doesn’t expect it to be a competitive and vigorous free agency, however, as Simmons explained on Monday his expectation of an impending […]

The 2020 NFL Draft is looming and the Green Bay Packers will have plenty of time to decide what to do with the No. 30 pick. While they contemplate what to do with the selection, the Packers would be wise to select Patrick Queen if given the chance. As the free-agency period of the offseason […]

Getting compared to the NFL’s third all-time rushing leader is a good thing no matter how you look at it. Per NFL Analysist Lance Zierlein, Georgia running back D’Andre Swift compares well to likely future Hall of Famer Frank Gore. A 5-foot-9, 215-pound back out of UGA, D’Andre Swift is widely considered to be one […]

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys have made plenty of comments about his contract this offseason, but apparently neither side has said much to one another. Just a few weeks until free agency, Dallas reveals they haven’t spoken to Prescott about a contract since September. Before the 2019 season, Prescott was hoping to get a […]

Some people believe that the New England Patriots are front-runners to re-sign Tom Brady, but that may not be the case. Nearly a month before free agency, an ESPN inside ranked two teams ahead of the Patriots in the Brady sweepstakes. Jeff Darlington, an NFL insider on ESPN, recently made an appearance on “The Adam […]

The Denver Broncos hope they found their franchise quarterback. Drew Lock impressed during his time on the field and now it is time to get him some weapons. Courtland Sutton caught 72 passes for 1,112 yards and six touchdowns in 2019. Outside of him, there was not much on the outside. The Broncos hold the […]

The Kansas City Chiefs finally got over the hump this season. Andy Reid finally captured that elusive Super Bowl title and he did it with the best quarterback in the league in Patrick Mahomes. On April 23, Kansas City will take a short break from celebrating to focus on the NFL Draft. The Chiefs do […]

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor is widely considered one of the top prospects at his position in this year’s draft class. With the NFL Combine starting this past Sunday, several players will interview with teams, participate in drills and of course, receive comparisons to current and past NFL players. Taylor is no exception to that […]

Fresh off a loss in Super Bowl LIV, the San Fransisco 49ers will head into April’s NFL Draft looking to re-tool, improve their team and gear up for another run. With players like Jimmy Garoppolo, George Kittle, and Nick Bosa at the core, the 49ers are well set up for the future. However, despite going […]

The Atlanta Falcons will likely head into the 2020 season with the backup quarterback position locked in. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the Falcons have picked up Matt Schaub’s $2 million option for next season. Schaub originally signed a one-year deal with Atlanta in 2016 worth $2.75 million in 2016. Schaub then signed a […]

The NFL reinstated linebacker Vontaze Burfict from his suspension last month, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Burfict, who played for the Raiders in 2019, was suspended for the final 12 games of this past season as a result of his illegal helmet-to-helmet hit on Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle back in Week […]

Both the New England Patriots and the Jacksonville Jaguars are exploring a trade for Baltimore Ravens tight end Hayden Hurst, according to Eugene Frenette of The Florida Times-Union. Frenette notes that the Jaguars wanted to draft Hurst back in 2018 and that Hurst told him a couple of months ago that he wanted an opportunity […]

The Cleveland Browns may not be bringing back defensive end Olivier Vernon for 2020, according to Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Cabot notes that Vernon is due to make $15.25 million next season and that the Browns will either part ways with him or try to get him to take a pay […]

With the dawn of a new decade, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are hoping to change for the better. That apparently will begin with new uniforms. On Monday, Buccaneers owner Jay Glazer released a statement saying that the club will be donning new attire in 2020: “We have heard the feedback from our fans loud and […]

Scouts, coaches and team executives looking to see Ohio State defensive end Chase Young work out at the NFL Combine will be out of luck. Per NFL Insider Adam Schefter, Young will not participate in drills at the combine, but will still be available for interviews and medical testing. Young will then reportedly participate in […]

After nine seasons as head coach for the Carolina Panthers, Ron Rivera enters a new stage in his career. The Washington Redskins hired Rivera in December and signed the coach to a five-year deal. Entering his first season with the Redskins, the 58-year-old is ready for a challenge “Every time I have guys come in, […]

Darren Sproles: Hall of Famer? You wouldn’t typically associate Sproles’ name with Canton, but given how interesting his career was as a versatile, do-it-all running back, he may have a case. When asked by TMZ Sports if he believes he belongs in the Hall of Fame, Sproles had this to say: “I hope so, but […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are not expected to pick up their option on defensive lineman Marcell Dareus, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Had the Jaguars opted to exercise the option, Dareus would have landed nearly $20 million in guaranteed money. Dareus’ 2019 campaign was limited to just six games due to core muscle surgery. […]

The Miami Dolphins are extremely active in trade talks heading into the 2020 draft one NFC general manager told Mike Freeman of Bleacher Report. NFC GM tells me Dolphins are already extremely active in talking with other teams. GM: “They’re shaping up to be among the biggest factors in this draft.” — mike freeman (@mikefreemanNFL) […]

The Cleveland Browns could pursue safety Anthony Harris in free agency, according to Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Harris has spent the first five seasons of his NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings, and given that former Vikings offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski is now the Browns’ head coach, a match between Harris […]

Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel says he has no desire to play football again. On Friday, Manziel tweeted to the XFL commissioner saying if the league wanted a rating boost, to send him a contract offer. “Oliver Luck. If ya wanna boost your ratings to another level just send me the contract tomorrow and […]

The Minnesota Vikings need cornerback help, and drafting Alabama Crimson Tide standout Trevon Diggs with their first-round pick would make a lot of sense. The Vikings’ secondary has a lot of question marks heading into free agency, and there is a good chance cornerback could be priority number one. Mackensie Alexander and Trae Waynes are […]