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Veteran free agent running back LeSean McCoy recently joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this offseason. Unsurprisingly, McCoy had interest from multiple teams. That included the team that originally drafted him back in 2009, the Philadelphia Eagles. So what made the running back choose Tampa Bay? According to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times on […]

While a number of athletes have contracted the coronavirus at some point since it began sweeping the nation in March, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew has not been one of them. Minshew, who was recently quarantined but did not test positive for COVID-19, gave hilarious reasoning as to why the virus could not touch him […]

Houston Texans veteran wide receiver Randall Cobb has already been a journeyman in his nine-year playing career. He has seen and played with a handful of the elite quarterbacks in the league. Houston Chronicle reporter Aaron Wilson disclosed the opinion of Cobb on Twitter: Texans' Randall Cobb on playing with Deshaun Watson after Dak Prescott […]

When the Houston Texans traded star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals for declining running back David Johnson earlier this offseason, the entire NFL world was scratching its head. Trading a dynamite wideout in his prime for an aging, injury-prone halfback? It didn’t make much sense. However, Texans head coach/general manager Bill O’Brien […]

Even after narrowly missing out on the Super Bowl last season, veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers still looked like the Green Bay Packers’ franchise playmaker for the years to come.  However, the tides changed when the Packers decided to draft Utah State quarterback Jordan Love with the 26th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. The situation […]

New York Jets linebacker CJ Mosley opted out of the 2020 season due to concerns about his son’s exposure to COVID-19—a decision Mosley admitted was amongst the most difficult of his football life. During a Facebook Live event for the Wounded Warrior Project on Monday, the four-time Pro Bowler elaborated on his decision to prioritize […]

Pittsburgh Steelers veteran quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s 2019 campaign was abruptly ended after sustaining a season-ending elbow injury. With the 38-year old player recently back in training camp, it looks like he has already fully recovered and is ready to go for the upcoming season. NFL insider Ian Rapoport detailed the gunslinger’s injury on Twitter: #Steelers […]

Even after sustaining a shoulder injury, it seems like long-time Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is here to stay after all. The 16-year veteran recently got back to the Steelers training camp to prepare for the upcoming season. ESPN NFL Nation reporter Brooke Pryor shared the veteran’s thoughts regarding his recovery from the injury on […]

One of the NFL’s most compelling comeback stories is potentially nearing its completion. A devastating injury once derailed Washington quarterback Alex Smith’s football career which also almost cost him his legs. 21 months later, he is about to complete his comeback and return to playing competitive football. Washington head coach Ron Rivera bared his insights […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers follow a conservative code when it comes to executing trades and signings. The franchise doesn’t take many risks and rarely chases top players either in the draft or on the trade market. However, Pittsburgh didn’t win six Super Bowls by sitting entirely idle. The team executed several franchise-altering moves over the years. […]

The whole world is currently in the midst of these unprecedented times brought about by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. However, despite the circumstances, NFL teams including the Denver Broncos remain adamant about finishing the entirety of the upcoming season. According to a recent article written by ESPN senior writer Jeff Legwold: “We’re not in a […]

A ton of NFL coaches have expressed concern about the lack of preparation their rookies will have this offseason due to COVID-19. Kevin Stefanski, the new head coach of the Cleveland Browns, spoke out on the ‘shorter runway’ the team will have to experience to get rookie Jedrick Wills ready for the 2020 season. During […]

Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Kenny Clark recently had the best season of his young playing career in 2019. He was also voted in for his first Pro Bowl appearance last season. However, his peers around the league failed to see his improvement which led him to be snubbed from the NFL’s top-100 list. The […]

Players and coaches around the NFL are getting accustomed to having to wear masks in the team facility. However, the Tennessee Titans shouldn’t have an issue forgetting to wear a mask. While the Titans begin training camp, veteran Dennis Kelly has become the team’s unofficial mask sheriff, according to his teammates. Even though Taylor Lewan […]

Arizona Cardinal DeAndre Hopkins was involved in one of the offseason’s most surprising player movements. Hopkins will be moving on to a new city, team, and quarterback to play alongside. Being able to accomplish relevant success with his former gunslinger in Deshaun Watson, he now hopes to develop the same bond with young Cardinals’ quarterback […]

Shaq Barrett was hoping to earn a long-term deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this offseason. Outside variables, however, prevented it from happening. While Barrett will play under the franchise tag in 2020, he spoke out on his long-term deal falling through with Tampa Bay this offseason. “It was pretty much just the whole situation […]

After being involved in a myriad of off-field issues, All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown has yet to find a new home. His latest stint came with the New England Patriots in which he made a lone game appearance. After a year’s absence in the league, Brown is now being linked to the Seattle Seahawks as […]

Franchises all across the NFL have had their fair share of good and bad trades that have changed the respective courses of teams. For the Arizona Cardinals, that is no different. Under current general manager Steve Keim, there have been a plethora of moves made that have both helped and hindered the squad, and while […]

It’s no question that Aaron Rodgers will go down as one of the greatest passers in NFL history. The eight-time Pro Bowler for the Green Bay Packers has led the franchise for more than a decade and has spearheaded the offense for the Green and Gold to numerous playoff runs, including a Super Bowl title […]

The Philadelphia Eagles picked up their first Super Bowl in franchise history in 2017 and have been threats ever since. In 2020, they will look to take another division title behind a healthy Carson Wentz and a revamped defense. The defense was greatly improved when they landed Darius Slay in a trade with the Detroit […]

The Tennessee Titans have once again become one of the more interesting teams in the NFL. The AFC South franchise reached the AFC Championship Game last season before managing to retain both quarterback Ryan Tannehill and running back Derrick Henry this offseason. With this tandem signing long-term deals with the franchise, Titans general manager Jon […]

Longtime Carolina Panthers quarterback and former NFL MVP Cam Newton is officially a member of the heralded New England Patriots. With the veteran signal caller inking a one-year deal to join the new-look Patriots, Newton will now attempt to fill the void left by future Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady, who has […]

After a lengthy stint as a member of the heralded Dallas Cowboys, longtime NFL tight end Jason Witten is now officially a member of the Las Vegas Raiders. With such a move becoming officially official this week, the new-look Raiders have now released the first look at Witten in the famed silver and black. Coming […]

Apparently it isn’t too late for a reunion in the Pacific Northwest with the month of August now officially upon us. Although many Seattle Seahawks fans would like the franchise to bring back Pro Bowl pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney, this reunion would actually involve free agent wide receiver Josh Gordon, who spent part of last […]

Longtime New York Giants pass rusher Michael Strahan couldn’t wait to wish former New England Patriots and current Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady a happy birthday on Monday. With the veteran signal caller turning 43 years old, Strahan wasted absolutely no time in posting a very telling photo to “honor” — and joke around […]

With a slew of NFL players already opting out of the upcoming 2020 campaign, the league now has a hard deadline for players to come to such a conclusion. According to a Monday evening report from Adam Schefter of ESPN, the deadline for NFL players to opt out of the 2020-21 season has been set […]

Dalvin Cook was preparing to hold out from the Minnesota Vikings until he received a new contract. However, he decided to report to training camp amid his contract dispute with the team. Despite his decision to report to training camp, the Vikings are working ‘extremely hard’ to sign Cook to an extension. While speaking about […]

Some of the major sports have chosen to have players reside in a proverbial bubble to keep players safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the NFL’s ability to do the same, the league does not permit the use of a bubble, per the Minnesota Vikings GM Rick Spielman. In an article on TwinCities.com, Spielman told […]

The New York Jets surprisingly released veteran Brian Winters on Sunday and it didn’t take him long to find a new team. Just a day after the Jets sent him to free agency, Winters is signing with the Buffalo Bills, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. After his surprise release yesterday, former #Jets G Brian Winters […]

Joey Bosa recently became the highest-paid defensive player in the NFL after signing a massive extension with the Los Angeles Chargers. While Joey has been nothing but consistent in his career thus far, he made a bold prediction for his brother Nick, who plays for the San Francisco 49ers. #Chargers DE Joey Bosa says his […]

With the 2020 NFL season coming up quickly despite all of the concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the Atlanta Falcons are going to be an intriguing team to keep an eye on. Obviously, they are intriguing from a pure football perspective, but for Fantasy Football players, there are even more reasons for intrigue. Of course, […]

The New York Jets are making roster moves ahead of the 2020 season, and they made a surprising one on Monday. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Jets decided to release wide receiver Quincy Enunwa. The #Jets released WR Quincy Enunwa (neck), who was already out for the season and on reserve/PUP. His $6M […]

The New Orleans Saints, along with the other 31 teams in the NFL, are getting accustomed to the guidelines the league has handed down amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Cameron Jordan, the team’s All-Pro defensive end, revealed the extreme social distancing measures the NFL has taken thus far. Cam Jordan discusses how training camp is different […]

There were reports that the Las Vegas Raiders could be releasing PJ Hall, but it appears they have other plans for him. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Las Vegas has backtracked and is trading Hall to the Minnesota Vikings. The #Raiders, who informed #Raiders 2nd round DT PJ Hall he was being released […]

Will JuJu Smith-Schuster have some unexpected help on the other side of the ball in the receiving corps this season? He very well might if new wide receiver coach Ike Hilliard is to be believed. Speaking with The Athletic, Hilliard heaped great praise on Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Chase Claypool off of just his Zoom call […]

Fantasy football became a surging phenomenon that experienced renewed growth at the start of the last decade. Now, football fans regularly opt to participate in fantasy leagues while still routing for their favorite teams. The most enjoyable part of the fantasy season is arguably the pre-draft process where owners evaluate superstars and search for hidden […]

The San Francisco 49ers already boasted one of the sport’s premier tight ends in George Kittle. Now, as of Monday, they have reportedly added former Pro Bowl standout Jordan Reed to the mix, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Schefter notes that the deal is for just one year and is incentive-laden, which appears to indicate […]

Will Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill be better than ever this season? If you listen to Jonnu Smith the answer is yes. Speaking with Terry McCormick, Smith mentioned how well Tannehill has been during offseason workouts. “Ryan was great in our workouts in Florida,” Smith said. “Best I’ve ever seen him.” That is high praise […]

The move from Oakland for the Las Vegas Raiders was supposed to be a financial boon, with 2020 set to serve as the inaugural season in which rabid Vegas fans could pack into Allegiant Stadium for the first time as the state had its first taste of NFL action. But due to the COVID-19 pandemic, […]