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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, […]

Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead is keeping his contract negotiations with star cornerback Jalen Ramsey close to the vest. According to Steve Wyche of NFL Network, Snead played very coy with how the negotiations were going, but made sure everyone knew that the franchise is focused on keeping Ramsey with the franchise for […]

Denver Broncos starting right tackle Ja’Wuan James has opted out of the upcoming NFL season due to COVID-19 concerns. He tweeted a signed letter on his personal account.  take care of you & yours pic.twitter.com/tgA5LwkrcM — wuan (@JawuanJames70) August 3, 2020 James said he consulted with many of his Broncos’ teammates and family members, who […]

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.’s stance on whether the 2020 season should go ahead or not is very straightforward. Speaking with the Wall Street Journal, Beckham had a very direct message for the NFL and is prepared to do his part for it: “We’re not ready for football season,” Beckham said “So why […]

The Baltimore Ravens are reportedly bringing aboard veteran tight end Jerrell Adams, per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but having had little in-game impact since the 2017 season, it’s likely that Baltimore inked the 27-year-old to a salary cap-friendly deal. The #Ravens, who have been in the […]

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson won’t be leaving his players and team unprepared.  ESPN Eagles insider Tim McManus tweeted the coach’s message to the team via Sal Paolantonio: “I told the team it’s not about one guy. We are all in this together. Our goals don’t change.” The coach is still in high spirits […]

After a productive 2019, New Orleans Saints star wide receiver Michael Thomas hopes to make more history in the upcoming season. The three-time Pro Bowler is not only aiming for better numbers but also to win more games for his team in 2020. According to Pro Football Talk featured in NBC Sports: Thomas was the […]

Even with an already-loaded roster at their disposal, the Baltimore Ravens are looking to put on more firepower for the upcoming season. The Ravens are reportedly “looking at” tight end Jordan Reed as they are exploring to add another player in the position. Josnia Anderson disclosed the developments at the Ravens’ camp on Twitter: I'm […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick is looking to accept a bigger role for the team’s defense in the upcoming season. He has already made his impact felt in his short time with the Steelers thus far. Based on an article written by Dave Schofield for SB Nation’s Behind the Steel Curtain: “He came […]

A young offensive weapon is making its way back to the Miami Dolphins’ rotation in the upcoming season. Incoming sophomore wideout Preston Williams was a major contributor in the offensive side of the field until he went down with an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury last season. NFL Update posted the developments on the situation […]

It looks like big things are looming on the horizon, shortly after the recent news that XFL has finally found its way to its new owners. The group headed by multi-awarded Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson plans to lead the league in the right direction under his tutelage. ESPN NFL writer Kevin Seifert shared the sentiments […]

People still often live by the old ideology that if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is certainly one of them. Despite striking several giant contracts and endorsement deals in the last two decades, the six-time Super Bowl champion still manages to live a simple lifestyle. Action Network HQ […]

The New England Patriots became a team left in the dust as several of its veteran players have recently decided to opt-out of playing in the upcoming season. The team responded to the situation by taking a look at one of the best free-agent talents still available in the market in tight end Delanie Walker. […]

After suffering from the wages of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the XFL seems to begin its return to the football scene, this time in the hands of its new owners, including Dwayne Johnson. The league was first founded and funded by WWE Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Vince McMahon. Sportico.com reported the latest developments on […]

As the longest-tenured defensive player in the Carolina Panthers roster heading into the upcoming season, veteran tackle Kawann Short has seen it all. Gone are the old faces that used to gear up alongside him. The list was headlined by 2015 NFL MVP Cam Newton, linebacker Luke Kuechly, and tight end Greg Olsen. With a […]

The stacked Baltimore Ravens squad got even better with the acquisition of two highly-touted college prospects. LSU linebacker Patrick Queen was selected by the team with the 28th overall pick while Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins was picked with the 55th pick in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. The two rookies […]

Green Bay Packers’ superstar wide receiver Davante Adams has long been considered one of the best in the entire league. He is routinely right near the top of the leaderboard when it comes to receiving touchdowns. His receptions and receiving yards also tend to be pretty high up on the list. The offense that Adams […]

Overcoming adversity is nothing new for Philadelphia Eagles running back Corey Clement. After going undrafted in the 2017 NFL Draft, he was eventually signed by the Eagles and won the Super Bowl LII in his rookie season. Coming off two-straight season-ending injuries, Clement is raring to overcome his latest hurdle yet. Feedback from the coaching […]

Deshaun Watson may be riding along with a new-look Houston Texans team in 2020, but the circumstances don’t change his commitment to the organization. The former Clemson Tiger insists that he is focused on his Super Bowl goal and is in it for the long run. The Houston Press shared some excerpts from a recent […]

Running back Jeremy Hill is officially a member of the Las Vegas Raiders after it has been rumored that he was close to inking a deal with the team. While the Raiders haven’t announced it yet, Hill confirmed the big news via Twitter. https://twitter.com/JeremyHill33/status/1289930097785331713 The last time fans saw Jeremy Hill was in 2018 when […]

All things considered, 2020 has been quite a year for Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson. He was awarded the unanimous MVP, made it to the cover of Madden NFL 2021 and, just recently, was voted by his fellow athletes as the best player in the NFL Top 100 list. But if you ask the […]

With everything going on in the U.S. (and the world), this year’s training camp has been quite peculiar to say the least. For the Los Angeles Rams, the fact they’re one of two teams being filmed by HBO Sports’ “Hard Knocks” isn’t helping the cause. In fact, head coach Sean McVay isn’t too thrilled with […]

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). They have already designated his temporary replacement for the start of training camp. According to Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer, assistant head coach and running backs coach Duce Staley will take over for Pederson until he returns from quarantine: Doug Pederson will continue […]

The Minnesota Vikings managed to secure head coach Mike Zimmer to an extension this offseason. They were also able to lock up general manager Rick Spielman. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Vikings have reportedly agreed to a multi-year deal with Spielman: The Vikings are finalizing a multi-year contract extension with general manager Rick […]

No team has been affected more by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic than the New England Patriots with the league-high number of players that that have opted out of playing in the 2020 NFL season. However, their losses were somewhat alleviated by center David Andrews opting to move forward with his comeback. Despite missing the entire […]

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson has tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the second NFL head coach to get the coronavirus. Doug Pederson now becomes the second NFL head coach known to have contracted coronavirus, but he is the first one to do it in season, where it takes on a different meaning. In March, […]

The New York Jets were dealt a crucial blow with linebacker C.J. Mosley opting out of playing in the 2020 NFL season due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Fortunately, it seems their failure to pull off one particular move this offseason has now paid some dividends. The Jets have since opted to cut guard Brian […]

Turnover of the roster for the New York Jets has been a considerable point of focus during the 2020 offseason. On Sunday, right guard Brian Winters was released, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. A surprise release: Jets are cutting last season’s starting right guard Brian Winters, per source. As a starting guard, Winters is not […]

The New England Patriots have placed running back Sony Michel and wide receiver Mohamed Sanu on their physically unable to perform (PUP) list, according to ESPN’s Field Yates. Because Michel and Sanu were placed on the PUP list now, they’ll be able to come off the reserve list as soon as they pass a physical. […]

New York Giants defensive lineman Leonard Williams has been placed on the non-football injury (NFI) list at the start of training camp. The Giants also announced six cuts on Sunday. Williams, who will play the 2020 season under the franchise tag, can be activate at any point during camp. Williams is reportedly dealing with a […]

The New England Patriots have eight players who have elected to opt out of the 2020 NFL season. Now, the NFL is apparently trying to move the opt-out deadline to this coming Wednesday, which does not sit well with Patriots safety Devin McCourty. Devin McCourty: "I think it's an absolute joke that the NFL is […]

Matthew Stafford became the first starting quarterback in the NFL to be placed on the COVID-19 reserve list and there is now another starter joining Stafford. Before his first season as the unquestioned full-time starter for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Gardner Minshew was placed on the COVID-19 reserve list, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Another starting […]

Detroit Lions wide receiver Geronimo Allison joined the growing list of players deciding to opt out of the 2020 NFL season on Sunday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. And another: Lions’ WR Geronimo Allison is opting out of the 2020 season, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 2, 2020 The Lions signed Allison to a […]

The Dallas Cowboys predicate their offense on pounding the football with Ezekiel Elliott and they’ll be without his lead blocker this season. According to the NFL Network’s Jane Slater, fullback Jamize Olawale has opted out of the 2020 season. #Cowboys FB Jamize Olawale has decided to opt out for the season per team source — […]

Alex Smith is attempting to make a miraculous comeback to the NFL. He appears to be making progress with the Washington Football Team, formerly known as the Redskins. According to a source who spoke to JP Finlay of NBC Sports, Smith ‘looked good’ during on-field workouts. “Speaking with sources close to the Washington Football Team, […]

Kyler Murray and Larry Fitzgerald are entering their second season together with the Arizona Cardinals and they continue to improve their chemistry off the field. While the Cardinals get ready for training camp, Murray and Fitzgerald took part in a game of chess against each other. Anytime anyplace. 🥋 pic.twitter.com/X6c4hRixs9 — Kyler Murray (@K1) August […]