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2018 was supposed to be a massive year for the Minnesota Vikings. They were so close to a Super Bowl the year prior, and added star quarterback Kirk Cousins in the offseason. However, they struggled, mightily. Minnesota went just 8-7-1 and didn’t even make the playoffs. 2019 was a nice bounce back year for the […]

The Indianapolis Colts weren’t pleased with how the 2019 season ended: They missed the playoffs. Following a disappointing season, the Colts could undergo quite a few changes on the roster. First and foremost, Indianapolis could choose to address the quarterback position. Either in free agency or in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Colts are inevitably […]

The Houston Texans have released cornerback Vernon Hargreaves, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. This allows the Texans to avoid Hargreaves’ $10 million fifth-year option for 2020 before it becomes fully guaranteed. Houston initially acquired Hargreaves off of waivers from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers back in November. In six games with the Texans, he […]

The 2019 season did not go well for the Detroit Lions. Going 3-12-1, they had the third worst record in the NFL. The crazy part, is that at one point it looked like they could compete. In fact, the Lions started the year 2-0-1. Even at 3-4-1 they were very much alive. However, that’s when […]

The offseason is in full-swing as we begin to see teams cutting players. That includes the Baltimore Ravens. Despite going 14-2 in the 2019 regular season, Baltimore found themselves out of the playoffs early, losing in their first matchup (against the Tennessee Titans). Clearly, they feel some changes need to be made if they want […]

The XFL has taken the football world by storm with its innovative stye of play and surplus of NFL-caliber talent throughout the league. Regardless, it seems free agent wide receiver Dez Bryant still has his eyes on a return to the Dallas Cowboys. Despite making plenty of hints, Bryant did not play in the 2019 […]

The Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl and there was plenty of time for celebrating with the trips to Disney World and the victory parade. Now that the partying is done, it’s time to turn the focus on the offseason and how they can get the team better for next season. The Chiefs have […]

The Washington Redskins seem to be on the cusp of making some notable changes to their roster this offseason. Wide receiver Paul Richardson can now be added to the list of casualties under the new regime with head coach Ron Rivera. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the Redskins have released Richardson. Another release by […]

The Washington Redskins have ushered in some significant changes to their coaching staff this offseason. It appears the same can start to be said for their roster. Washington can free up $8.5 million in cap space if they opt to part ways with tight end Jordan Reed. ESPN’s John Keim does not see him sticking […]

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Reports have begun to surface regarding Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford being involved in trade talks this offseason. It appears they will not be subsiding any time soon. The Lions have since denied the rumor that reportedly confirmed Stafford was being shopped. Local 4 has doubled down on their sources. We stand by our story […]

Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim said the team is trying to work out a long-term deal with cornerback Patrick Peterson. Many had believed Peterson might be traded last season, but that didn’t happen, and now the fan-favorite has made it clear he would like to stay in Arizona. During an appearance on Arizona Sports […]

The San Francisco 49ers lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl, which means they will select 31st in April’s draft. The team doesn’t have many holes to fill, but to get the team to that point they have had to give up a lot of draft capital. The 49ers have the 31st […]

The Indianapolis Colts have a big decision to make this offseason deciding who will be the quarterback next season. The team still has Jacoby Brissett under center, but the team could decide to go in a different direction and a guy like Phillip Rivers could make a lot of sense. With Rivers, there are a […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have opted to part ways with quarterback Philip Rivers this offseason. As a result, there is now plenty of speculation regarding who will be their starter in the 2020 NFL season. SportsLine has released their latest odds o n the Chargers’ future starting quarterback: Tyrod Taylor +200 Rookie +400 Teddy Bridgewater […]

Arizona Cardinals GM Steve Keim has made it clear the team won’t be cutting David Johnson because it’s important for the team to have more than one good back, according to Darren Urban of the Cardinals team website. .@AZCardinals GM Steve Keim, talking on @AZSports about RB David Johnson:"Cutting him is not an option." Added that […]

The Washington Redskins released Josh Norman, saving them almost $9.5 million in cap space. At one point in his career, Norman was considered one of the best cornerbacks in football, but those days have come and gone. He has struggled at times in the last few years, but maybe a change in scenery is all […]

With a nice little run to the NFC Championship Game, the Green Bay Packers draft pick fell a bit, and they will be selecting 30th overall. Even though the Packers had a lot of success during the 2019 season, this isn’t a finished product, and there are a lot of improvements the team needs to […]

The Washington Redskins are releasing cornerback Josh Norman, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. This doesn’t come as much of a surprise, as Norman’s playing time was rather sporadic in 2019. The veteran played in 12 games and made just eight starts, finishing with 40 tackles, a sack, an interception, a forced fumble and […]

ESPN college football analyst Tim Tebow is most known for his time on the gridiron, but the former NFL quarterback also has a love for the game of baseball. The 32-year-old has been a part of the New York Mets’ organization since 2016, most recently having played for the club’s Triple-A affiliate last season. While […]

Devonta Freeman was once a force in the Atlanta Falcons’ backfield, but over the last couple of seasons, the running back has lost a whole lot of his luster. In 2018, Freeman played in just two games due to a groin injury that ultimately required surgery, and this past year, he rushed for just 656 […]

Tom Brady may be the greatest quarterback of all-time, but he is still human, meaning it is possible to irritate him on the football field. Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones figured out a way to do that this past season, telling Barstool Sports on the Pardon My Take podcast that calling Brady old […]

Free-agent tight end Greg Olsen is in contract talks with the Buffalo Bills, Washington Redskins and Seattle Seahawks, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Olsen, who was released by the Carolina Panthers earlier this month, has already completed his visits with the three teams. In 14 games this past season, Olsen logged 52 catches for […]

Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Myles Garrett has been reinstated from his indefinite suspension, a ban that stemmed from an incident back in Week 11 of the 2019 campaign when he hit Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph over the head with a helmet. Days after the melee occurred, Garrett accused Rudolph of hurling a racial slur […]

Diontae Johnson had a promising rookie campaign with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but he finished with a sports hernia. He addressed the issue and prevented it from getting worse by underggoing surgery to sort it out. The 23-year-old wide receiver is reported to have had a successful procedure and should easily be able to return to […]

Cornerback Bashaud Breeland had a phenomenal season as earning his first Super Bowl in his career. He’s set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, however, he has stated that he wants to stay with the Kansas City Chiefs. Via Josh Alper of NBC Sports: “It’s been a great journey for me, man. You […]

Jameis Winston had LASIK surgery, but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers still remain undecided if he is still a part of their future plans. On Thursday, Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians admitted the team is still weighing their options in terms of the quarterback they selected first overall in the 2015 draft. “Really, nothing has changed,” Arians […]

Ryan Shazier has been making steady progress in recovering from a scary injury he suffered in 2017. He still has his sights set on a return to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Even though there are risks involved, Shazier is still working to get back on the playing field. “When you’re dealing with Ryan, you’re not dealing […]

Six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady is set to become an unrestricted free agent next month. There has been some speculation that he could possibly be leaving the New England Patriots this offseason. However, Brady might’ve already given us a hint at where he’ll go on his teammate’s Instagram post. In Julian Edelman’s Instagram post, […]

Aaron Rodgers is known for his cool and calm demeanor in big-time moments with the Green Bay Packers and he’s proven he’s “cool” off of the field as well. A fan that professed her love for Rodgers in a viral clip received a present from Danica Patrick. Nearly a week ago, Callie Kessler—an avid fan […]

Until an official decision is made, there is going to be plenty of speculation of where Tom Brady plays in 2020. Amid the speculation, former New England Patriots quarterback Scott Zolak said to “not fall asleep” on Brady signing with the New York Giants. Since it’s become a possibility that Brady could leave the New […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars had a disappointing season as they finished off with a record of 6-10. However, their rookie quarterback Gardner Minshew played phenomenally as he showed flashes of star potential. According to Pro Football Focus, Minshew led the entire league in passer rating on throws 20+ yards downfield. In addition, Minshew set multiple franchise […]

There has been plenty of speculation of what the Los Angeles Chargers could do to replace Philip Rivers and Anthony Lynn’s latest comments show that they could remain in-house. Even if the Chargers select a quarterback in the 2020 NFL Draft, Tyrod Taylor could be the starting quarterback for Los Angeles next season. “Tyrod Taylor […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have chosen to move on from Philip Rivers and that has led one of his former teammates to share where he lands in 2020. Ahead of his own impending free agency, Melvin Gordon predicts that Rivers will end up with the Indianapolis Colts. Where does Philip Rivers land in the future? […]

Christian Fauria, a former teammate of Tom Brady, made headlines when he said that the New England Patriots have a ‘99.6 percent’ chance of moving on from Brady. After making the remarks on the WEEI Sports Radio Network, Fauria is attempting to clarify his comments about Brady leaving the Patriots. The retired tight end created […]

The Green Bay Packers enjoyed a fantastic 2019 regular season. They went 13-3 and secured the second seed in the NFC. However, they ended up losing to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game. So there is clearly some work to be done if they want to finish the 2020 season by hoisting […]

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett has been a burst of speed and quickness for his NFC West club since they selected him in the round round of the 2015 NFL Draft. He’s also a reliable target in the passing game. Per Pro Football Focus, the 27-year-old Kansas State product Lockett delivers an astonishing 145.8 […]

Distraction or game-changer? Those two narratives have chased three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. nearly his entire professional career. The star wideout is currently on the Cleveland Browns, but some see Beckham Jr. joining another squad in the offseason: the New England Patriots. CBS Sports’ Will Brinson is predicting the 27-year-old former Offensive […]

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn was handed a contract extension by the AFC West franchise this offseason, but apparently the reported “multi-year” part of the deal was incorrect. Lynn, entering his fourth season in charge of L.A., signed an extension that only keeps him with the Chargers through 2021, per Eric Williams of […]