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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 […]

The New York Jets are not yet done with their roster revamp. This time around, the team is looking to add more weapons on the offensive side of the field with the recent signing of free agent wide receiver Chris Hogan. NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero disclosed the recent signing on Twitter: Veteran WR Chris […]

The Green Bay Packers have begun practicing, along with the other 31 teams, and they still have some roster decisions to make. After the team’s first practice together in 2020, Aaron Rodgers and Matt LaFleur both spoke to the media about the team’s energy thus far. While speaking to reporters, LaFleur exclaimed that he won’t […]

The newly-signed extension of Green Bay Packers nose tackle Kenny Clark became the headline of the team’s first day of training camps. The four-year veteran recently agreed to a fresh four-year, $70 million contract extension to remain in Wisconsin. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers also spoke of Clark with high regard, saying that he has “been […]

Chris Godwin is going from having Jameis Winston to Tom Brady as his quarterback as he enters his fourth season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With training camp festivities getting underway, Godwin spoke out on what it’s like working with Brady. “As wide receivers, we quickly realized that it’s probably not going to be that […]

After a five-year absence from the league, former All-Pro defensive end Aldon Smith is now ready for a comeback season. The former Missouri Tiger will look to open a new chapter of his career this time with the Dallas Cowboys. Newly-acquired head tactician Mike McCarthy is liking what he’s seeing from Smith thus far: “He […]

Kelly Stafford, the wife of Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, had the chance to reflect and take things into perspective. Kelly had previously been critical of Colin Kaepernick’s decision to kneel during the national anthem. In a change of heart, Kelly recently penned an apology to the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback on Instagram, explaining […]

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith continues to defy the odds. The 14-year veteran could be taking another step forward in his recovery process soon. According to the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Washington Football Team could activate Smith from the PUP list as soon as Sunday. A move to activate Alex Smith from the […]

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Cameron Smith has had a rocky start to his NFL career thus far. The latest hurdle came when he recently tested positive for the dreaded coronavirus. Through the screening process, doctors discovered an abnormality with Smith’s heart. His illness will force him to miss the entirety of the 2020 season. Minnesota Vikings […]

CeeDee Lamb has just one practice under his belt with the Dallas Cowboys and he’s already impressing his coaches. After seeing the rookie on the field for the first time, Mike McCarthy spoke out on Lamb’s natural ability to make plays. “CeeDee looks very natural out there,” McCarthy said, via Rob Phillips of the team’s […]

The Cleveland Browns were an exciting team in 2018. They had drafted quarterback Baker Mayfield and he seemed to be the missing piece that could finally make them legitimate contenders. 2019 was meant to be the year. The year the Browns finally made it back to the playoffs. And the hype was only enhanced when […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is glad he is not the only player from his position that is being recognized and paid. Talking to reporters at training camp, the fourth-year star is glad tight ends are getting more recognition. “I think overall tight ends are occasionally forgot about or not advertised enough,” George […]

The Minnesota Vikings made it back to the playoffs in 2019 after a disappointing 2018. They even managed to win a game in the postseason, upsetting the New Orleans Saints. However, that’s where the magic stopped. So what do they need to do to find success? According to Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com, superstar wide receiver […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ superstar wide receiver Mike Evans has long been considered one of the best wide receivers in football. However, he’s also a polarizing figure. Some believe he is easily in the top-five. Meanwhile, others feel he is overrated and while good, is not in that elite tier. That being said, the numbers speak […]