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Cordarrelle Patterson has played multiple roles in his NFL career thus far and the Chicago Bears might have an idea of what he’ll be doing in 2020. While the Bears begin training camp, there’s been an interesting development with Patterson’s role on offense, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. “Patterson has been in meetings with the […]

Antonio Brown is considered one of the best wide receivers in the NFL. Despite that, he’s still a free agent. A lot of that has to do with his off-the-field issues. Brown forced his way off multiple teams in the past two years and only ended up playing in one game in 2019. Now he […]

The Minnesota Vikings boast one of the best safety duos in the NFL, but they could be looking to add some depth at the position. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Minnesota is working out free agent safety Jahleel Addae. With veterans taking on an increased importance this year, workouts are starting to pick […]

As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, plenty of NFL players have opted out of playing in the 2020 campaign. Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett was almost in that group. “I definitely had a lot of hesitation,” said Lockett, according to Joe Fann of NBC Sports Northwest. Lockett’s asthmatic cousin contracted a nasty case […]

The New England Patriots signed running back Lamar Miller to a one-year deal earlier this week, and on Friday, details for Miller’s contract were revealed. According to Field Yates of ESPN, Miller will receive a $1.05 million base salary featuring $200,000 in guaranteed money with the Patriots. On top of that, Miller’s pact contains $1.5 […]

One of the NFL players who seemed to declare they were kneeling the quickest was Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield, following what has been a month of NBA, WNBA, and MLB players kneeling during the national anthem in protest with ongoing social unrest in the United States. Mayfield earlier this summer responded to a fan […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was once a star at the University of Georgia. His wife Kelly Stafford was an athlete there as well. Meanwhile, current Georgia football head coach Kirby Smart was an athlete at the college along with wife Mary Beth Smart. All four have very strong ties to the university and especially […]

The Dallas Cowboys made yet another splash with the signing of defensive end Everson Griffin. He has since wasted no time in declaring his expectations for the 2020 NFL season. Griffin recently sent out a video message to fans expressing his excitement and Super Bowl hopes this season, via the team’s official Twitter: “Cowboys Nation, […]

Despite a brief holdout from team activities this offseason, Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook has moved forward with his preparations for the 2020 NFL season at training camp. Regardless, the lack of steam behind his ongoing contract negotiations has led to speculation regarding Minnesota’s plans for his looming pay day. Cook is set to […]

Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter underwent a knee procedure recently that cleaned out loose bodies and eased discomfort, per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. The operation is expected to keep him out of the mix for only the next few weeks, keeping his availability for Week 1 on track. #Browns C JC Tretter recently […]

The Cleveland Browns selected quarterback Baker Mayfield with the first overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. A strong rookie season was followed by a massively disappointing one in 2019 though. And those struggles came with critics and plenty of doubt. According to Fred Greetham of 247Sports.com, even Mayfield”absolutely” doubted himself over those two years. […]

The Las Vegas Raiders managed to secure some heavy firepower in the form of wide receiver Henry Ruggs. It appears even tight end Darren Waller is impressed with the burst he has seen from the rookie. According to Vic Tafur of The Athletic, Waller came up with quite the simile to describe Ruggs’ speed. Darren […]

There has been plenty of speculation regarding a looming contract extension for Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook. Although there is not much talk about any headway being made, it seems Cook has an idea of how he would like his future to play out. According to Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, […]

In the wake of Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams opting out of the 2020 season due to the uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, rookie Clyde Edwards-Helaire figured to see an increased role. Those speculations were confirmed in abundance Friday, as he was the featured back during team practice, further boosting his fantasy prospects […]

Count Jason and Devin McCourty as two players who are extremely impressed by how the New England organization has handled coronavirus protocol, thereby increasing their comfort level about participating in the upcoming 2020 season. Per Michael Girardi of the NFL Network, Jason said that neither he nor his brother considered opting out ahead of the […]

The Washington Football Team (née Redskins) is looking to move past a tumultuous offseason by sparking a potential resurgence in the 2020 NFL season. Fortunately, they can take solace in the fact that linebacker Reuben Foster is on track to assist in their efforts. Foster’s stint with Washington still has yet to begin after he […]

Safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix was among the notable additions the Dallas Cowboys made this offseason. It seems he has already embraced the high expectations going into the 2020 NFL season. According to Mike Fisher of Sports Illustrated, Clinton-Dix made it clear that the Cowboys’ eyes are on the Super Bowl: “We want to win a […]

The San Francisco 49ers recently invited a few free-agent wide receivers such as Tavon Austin and JJ Nelson for a workout. It appears they liked what they saw from the pair. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the 49ers plan to sign both of the to help fill the void left by wide receiver Deebo Samuel […]

Defensive end Everson Griffen spent the past decade causing disruption on the defensive line as a member of the Minnesota Vikings. Come 2020, he’ll be taking his four-time Pro Bowl talents to Dallas after signing a one-year, $6 million deal. In the wake of that decision, Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer wasn’t focused on who […]

The San Francisco 49ers made a splash with the acquisition of left tackle Trent Williams this offseason. It seems he has wasted no time in getting well-acquainted with California’s many highways. Williams recently posted a video on his Instagram story clocking 125 MPH in a Ferrari, via TMZ Sports: While the prospect of a man […]

The Kansas City Chiefs will be looking to defend their crown in the 2020 NFL season. Unfortunately, it appears they will have to wait to be able to flash their hardware. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, the Chiefs are determining a plan to to hand out the Super Bowl rings: Per a […]

A number of players have opted out of the 2020 NFL season due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It appears there are even some officials that have chose not to take part in this year’s festivities. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, seven officials are reportedly set to take a leave of absence for the […]

The NFL saw two of its best tight ends in San Francisco 49ers’ George Kittle and Kansas City Chiefs’ Travis Kelce receive lucrative contract extensions. The spotlight is now fixed on whether Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz could be next or not. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, both sides have not made much […]

Three NFL seasons in, Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins is still looking for that first Pro Bowl selection. Yet, the Buffalo organization clearly believes that Dawkins belongs amongst the league’s upper echelon of left tackles and that he’s the right guy to protect Josh Allen’s blind side for years to come. On Thursday, the team […]

The Washington Football Team generated some hype with the addition of defensive end Chase Young up front this offseason. It seems the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, is impressed with what he is seeing from quarterback Dwayne Haskins. There had been plenty of speculation regarding Haskins’ future this offseason. Young said […]

With training camp in full swing, the New England Patriots have gotten their first real look at quarterback Cam Newton. It appears head coach Bill Belichick is liking what he sees so far. According to ESPN’s Mike Reiss, Belichick praised Newton for his work ethic: “Cam’s a hard-working kid. He really is,” Belichick said. “He’s […]

New England Patriots Bill Belichick understands that the 2020 rookie class has a particularly uphill climb at the beginning of their NFL careers. A typical offseason for a first-year player would include a rookie minicamp, an OTA program, followed by a full-team minicamp ahead of training camp and preseason games, providing months of reps in […]

Expectations remain as high as ever for the New Orleans Saints heading into the 2020 NFL season. Even tight end Jared Cook is doing what he can to ensure that the mistakes that were made last year do no come back to haunt them. Cook enjoyed a stellar debut year in New Orleans last season. […]

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray arrived at his second NFL training camp still listed at 207 pounds—the same figure he was at ahead of his rookie season. But, that number should be taken with a grain of salt, considering that Murray showed up noticeably bigger the second time around, and his teammates are taking notice. […]

The San Francisco 49ers rewarded their all-world tight end, George Kittle, with a five-year, $75 million contract on Thursday, making Kittle the highest-paid tight end in football. 49ers head coach, Kyle Shananan—who made Kittle a focal point of the team’s offense—is unsurprisingly amped that his star pass-catcher got his money and won’t be leaving town […]

Jared Cook’s first season with Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints didn’t go exactly as planned—especially through the first half. New Orleans rolled to 13 wins and boasted one of the league’s top offenses, but early injuries to Cook and Brees limited him to just 15 receptions through the first eight weeks. Cook suffered […]

The San Francisco 49ers have offered a position on their coaching staff to former Miami Dolphins offensive line coach Chris Foerster, who was forced to resign from his position in Miami two years ago after a showing him snorting a white substance he later admitted was cocaine. Foerster checked himself into rehab shortly after the […]

The Seattle Seahawks got a shiny new toy this offseason in the form of star safety Jamal Adams. It sure sounds like the move brought nothing but smiles to franchise quarterback Russell Wilson. From Michael David Smith’s report on ProFootballTalk, Wilson spoke passionately about how highly he thinks of Seattle’s latest acquisition: “Jamal’s a fiery […]

Miami Dolphins quarterback of the future Tua Tagovailoa is often pitted up against veteran QB in Ryan Fitzpatrick. After all, the #5 overall pick in the 2020 draft could quite possibly be blocked from starting right out of the gate by Fitzpatrick. Most people would expect some possible animosity between the two, or at least […]

Amid a family tragedy, Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson is a “ways away” from reporting to training camp, according to head coach Pete Caroll. Reports reveal that Carson will be away indefinitely to deal with personal matters involving death in his family. Caroll shared his sympathies with the running back. He reiterated that Carson’s […]

Tight end George Kittle recently inked five-year, $75 million extension (with $40 million guaranteed) with the San Francisco 49ers, and head coach Kyle Shanahan shared the team’s mindset in offering the hefty, yet well-deserved deal. In Shanahan’s eyes, Kittle is the best tight end in the league, bar none. That’s why he deserves every penny […]

Despite being the fifth overall pick by the Miami Dolphins in the 2020 NFL Draft, there’s a chance that Tua Tagovailoa might be benched behind veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick. While this might be bothersome to up and comers like Tagavailoa, the 22-year-old trusts in whatever the team decides on. Per Nick Kosko of 247 Sports, […]

Dont’a Hightower’s fiance Morgan Hart had to endure 17 hours of labor. And during the whole ordeal, the New England Patriots linebacker pulled out his football mantra to motivate his fiance. Per Stan Grossfield of the Boston Globe, Hart shared that Hightower kept on chanting “28-3, 28-3” during labor. Hightower has brought the lessons he […]

Tom Brady is arguably the greatest NFL player of all time. Despite that fact, the 43-year-old legend is starting over with a new team in the 2020 season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after spending 20 fruitful seasons with the New England Patriots. Since Brady is “just another guy in Tampa Bay,” that means he […]