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Some teams in the NFL have already had to endure a few players opting out of the 2020 season due to the concerns surrounding COVID-19. On the other hand, Mike Tomlin revealed the Pittsburgh Steelers’ secret to zero player opt-outs so far. “But more than anything, largely, we’ve been working to educate our guys about […]

The deadline for NFL players to opt-out of the 2020 season is on Thursday and Tre’Davious White, an All-Pro cornerback for the Buffalo Bills, is undecided. While he has yet to make a decision, White blasted fans who question player opt-outs this season. “Crazy that me choosing my family’s wellbeing over a game comes with […]

Despite winning the Super Bowl in 2019, the Kansas City Chiefs are perceived as a team that has a weak secondary on defense. Charvarius Ward, who’s quietly become a talented commodity for the Chiefs, is predicting his own breakout season with supreme confidence. “Honestly, I feel like I could be one of the best young […]

Given how his tenure with the Minnesota Vikings concluded, it was presumed that Stefon Diggs forced his way out of Minnesota. On the contrary, Diggs believes that he didn’t do anything to incite a change of scenery. During a conversation with Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic, Diggs reacted to the claims that he forced his […]

Former NFL gunslinger Jay Cutler recently spit from his old flame Kristin Cavallari. Simple enough. Unfortunately, these kinds of things happen all the time. However, after Cavallari posted an image with her new boyfriend on social media, the backlash was so severe the former Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins and Chicago Bears quarterback up and deleted […]

Aaron Donald saw a ton of success under defensive coordinator Wade Phillips with the Los Angeles Rams. However, Donald will have to get accustomed to playing for new defensive coordinator Brandon Staley as he enters his seventh season with the Rams. Even though he’ll be playing a different scheme in 2020, Donald spoke about the […]

There are players and coaches that are confident in the NFL being able to conduct the 2020 season in a safe manner. It’s safe to say that Avery Williamson of the New York Jets is not part of that group. While speaking to the media via a Zoom call on Wednesday, Williamson sounded off on […]

The NFL has informed teams that sequestering players voluntarily in hotels is allowed during training camps. While the Tampa Bay Buccaneers begin training camp, Bruce Arians told Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times that the team is preparing a ‘voluntary’ bubble to ensure the safety of their team. Recently, Sean Payton of the New […]

Teams around the NFL are taking precautions in case players test positive for COVID-19 during the 2020 season. Some teams are also taking extra precautions for the coaching staff as well. Adam Gase, the head coach of the New York Jets, revealed that the team has a ‘depth chart’ for coaches in the event that […]

The starting QB role for the 2020 NFL Season is still up for grabs for the Chicago Bears after they signed Super Bowl champion Nick Foles in earlier this year. With training camp almost underway, it seems that head coach Matt Nagy still hasn’t officially named his starting playmaker for the upcoming season. And if […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are giving wide receiver Marcus Green another shot. It was earlier reported in July 26 that the franchise decided to cut him from their squad but apparently, per Tom Pelissero on Twitter, Philadelphia will be re-signing Green. The #Eagles are re-signing WR Marcus Green, source said. He was on their practice squad […]

Le’Veon Bell of the New York Jets posted a video on Twitter on Wednesday that showcases a new workout for the Jets running back, which features boxing: gettin better & better 👊🏾💥 pic.twitter.com/QzE6cx5ele — Le'Veon Bell (@LeVeonBell) August 5, 2020 As you can see, Bell is clearly working on his reaction times and ability to […]

The Washington Football Team has just unveiled their new helmets, giving their fans a fresh new reason to be excited about the upcoming season. This, of course, is part of the rebranding efforts the franchise has been pursuing over the past few weeks due to incessant public demand to scrap their former moniker. Though the […]

There is absolutely no doubt that the Green Bay Packers are one of the most heralded and highly regarded franchises in the history of the NFL. Winning a slew of Super Bowl titles while becoming a perennial playoff team over the years, the Packers have done just about everything right since the team’s inception all […]

The NFL is currently attempting to navigate uncharted waters on just about every front as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to sweep through the United States. Even with the coronavirus expected to impact the upcoming 2020 NFL season in a major way, Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald, who is also one of the best […]

Even though the NFC South franchise managed to add both future Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady and previously retired tight end Rob Gronkowski this offseason, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians is currently field very different types of questions from the media. Instead of heaping praise upon the tandem of former […]

It is almost that time for the Cincinnati Bengals and fourth-year running back Joe Mixon as the two sides will need to come to terms on a contract extension sooner rather than later if the former Oklahoma Sooners standout is going to remain with the AFC North franchise moving forward. Unfortunately for Mixon, though, NFL […]

It is no secret that San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has not only become one of the best players at his position but the standout offensive weapon has also quickly become one of the best all-around players in the NFL today. As a result of his stellar play over the course of the […]

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs claimed he never actually demanded a trade from the Minnesota Vikings. Diggs was reportedly frustrated on a number of occasions last season. However, the 26-year-old said he did not voice a desire to leave the team (via Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN): “As far as my past with Minnesota, I […]

The Miami Dolphins acquired Matt Breida from the San Francisco 49ers so as to give the team more experienced talent in the backfield. Breida and Jordan Howard figure to get the share of carries, but Breida joked quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick should try to repeat as the team’s leading rusher. Fitzpatrick hopes Breida and Howard can […]

According to a Wednesday evening report from Mike Garafolo of NFL.com, the NFL is apparently taking a page out of the NBA’s book. Following in the footsteps of the NBA, who recently set up a coronavirus violation “hot line” for its players down in Orlando, Florida, it appears as though the NFL will be doing […]

The Cleveland Browns signed Pro Bowl tight end Austin Hooper to a four-year deal this offseason and will hope the 25-year-old continues to ascend as one of the top players at his position. Just avoid comparing him to Jason Witten. Hooper said he dislikes Witten’s purported selfish mentality, noting he hopes to help Cleveland’s other […]

Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire has yet to play a single down in the NFL, but the former LSU star has been thrust into the feature back role. Damien Williams’ decision to opt out of the 2020 season should lead to Edwards-Helaire getting the vast majority of the touches in the Kansas […]

Pittsburgh Steelers second-year wide receiver Diontae Johnson impressed in his rookie season despite the fact the Steelers were without their starting quarterback. Johnson—a third-round pick out of Toledo—caught 59 passes for 680 yards and five touchdowns, and the Steelers are high on Johnson’s upside heading into his sophomore campaign. For his part, Johnson is excited […]

Antonio Brown will sit out at least the first eight games of the 2020 season for violation of the NFL’s personal-conduct policy. It remains to be seen whether he will take the field this year or not. Nevertheless, the Green Bay Packers are considered the early favorite to land AB. Some oddsmakers give the Packers […]

The New York Jets traded Leonard Williams midseason last year. They punctuated this offseason by sending All-Pro safety Jamal Adams to the Seattle Seahawks. More recently, former Pro Bowl inside linebacker C.J. Mosley opted out of the 2020 campaign due to COVID-19 concerns. Naturally, the Jets defense will look quite a bit different this fall. […]

On July 25, the New York Jets completed, potentially, one of the most consequential trades in the franchise’s six-decade history, shipping safety Jamal Adams to the Seattle Seahawks. Rather than acquiesce to Adams’ lucrative salary ambitions, general manager Joe Douglas nabbed two first-round picks, a 2020 third-round pick, and a starting safety (Bradley McDougald) for […]

The Seattle Seahawks have claimed defensive back D.J. Reed after he was placed on waivers by the San Francisco 49ers, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Of course: The #Seahawks claimed DJ Reed, the former #49ers DB and 2018 draft pick, per the wire. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 5, 2020 Reed suited up for […]

New York Giants cornerback Sam Beal has opted out of the 2020 NFL season, per ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Giants’ CB Sam Beal officially opted out of the 2020 season, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 5, 2020 Beal is the third Giants player invoking his right to opt out, joining offensive lineman […]

San Francisco 49ers superstar tight end George Kittle enjoyed a true breakout season back in 2018. And he used the 2019 season to prove that it was no fluke. Now firmly implanted as one of the best tight ends in the entire NFL, Kittle is getting the respect he deserves. And what’s even more important, […]

The Buffalo Bills have restructured Stefon Diggs’ contract, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Garafolo reported the Bills will pay Diggs a higher compensation in 2020 and increase the sum of his guaranteed money in 2021, while also reducing cash in the last couple years of his contract. The #Bills tweaked Stefon Diggs' contract yesterday, […]

The Dallas Cowboys hoped linebacker Randy Gregory would be eligible for the 2020 season, but that hope seems to be waning. Gregory took to Twitter to voice his frustrations with the NFL’s reinstatement process. The 27-year-old said he is “doing everything that is being asked of me” and also indicated he is in great physical […]

The Las Vegas Raiders signed running back Jeremy Hill on Monday. Just two days later, Hill has been released. Las Vegas cut Hill on Wednesday after activating Devontae Booker from the reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday, per Vic Tafur of The Athletic. Devontae Booker was activated off the COVID list yesterday — Vic Tafur (@VicTafur) August […]

The Buffalo Bills generated plenty of hype with the pairing of quarterback Josh Allen and wide receiver Stefon Diggs this offseason. It appears the two have not wasted any time in building their rapport together both on and off the field. According to Chris Brown of the team’s official website Diggs shared some high praise […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are not playing games. Well, sort of. Raiders assistant Rich Bisaccia played a role tricking the players into believing head coach Jon Gruden had contracted COVID-19, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. However, the “prank” was supposedly meant to illustrate the seriousness of the issue and how players must hold themselves […]

The New England Patriots dominated the past two decades in large part due to their success in the NFL Draft. In addition to savvy free agent signings, prudent trades paved the way for 19 consecutive winning seasons. Head coach Bill Belichick has spearheaded the Patriots’ personnel moves since joining the organization in 2000, serving as […]

The Cleveland Browns made yet another splash this offseason with the addition of tight end Austin Hooper in free agency. It appears his relationship with quarterback Baker Mayfield had already begun before he signed his four-year, $44 million deal. The restrictions placed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic provided its own set of challenges […]

There has been plenty of speculation regarding how quarterback Cam Newton would fit into the New England Patriots’ culture heading into the 2020 NFL season. Fortunately, he has seemingly managed to make quite a first impression on his new teammates to begin training camp. According to Darren Hartwell of NBC Sports, guard Joe Thuney likes […]

The Baltimore Ravens were the best team in the entire NFL during the 2019 regular season. That is not hyperbole either, they went 14-2, it was the best record in the league. However, the magic faltered in the postseason. Baltimore had a bye week in the first round, but in the divisional round found themselves […]