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There continues to be a slew of players in the NFL that opt out of the 2020 season and the New York Giants are adding another to the list. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, wide receiver Da’Mari Scott is opting out of the upcoming season. Giants’ WR Da'Mari Scott informed the team he will opt […]

Teams around the NFL are beginning to place players on the COVID-19 reserve list as training camps are gearing up to begin. According to ESPN’s Brooke Pryor, the Pittsburgh Steelers have placed James Washington and Jaylen Samuels on the COVID-19 reserve list. Steelers have placed RB Jaylen Samuels and WR James Washington on the reserve/COVID […]

The New England Patriots had a seventh player opt out of the 2020 NFL season when Marqise Lee informed the team Saturday he would not play this fall. That number is now eight. Field Yates of ESPN reported Pats tight end Matt LaCosse is opting out of the 2020 season. Patriots TE Matt LaCosse is […]

In the midst of a wild offseason, a cloud of uncertainty still looms over the Green Bay Packers’ starting quarterback spot. After their 2019 campaign ended, it seemed like long-time playmaker Aaron Rodgers will still be playing under center for the years to come. It all changed when the Packers decided to go with a […]

Heading into the upcoming season, Michael Thomas and the already-rich New Orleans Saints got even richer. The acquisition of wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders gives another dimension to the Saints’ offense led by quarterback Drew Brees. Fellow Saints wideout Michael Thomas chimed in on the newest veteran of the team as reported by The Athletic NOLA […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees came under fire for comments he made in June regarding players’ decisions to kneel during the national anthem. Brees previously said he would “never agree” with players choosing to kneel during the anthem, prompting backlash from players around the NFL, including some of his Saints teammates. The veteran quarterback […]

The Cleveland Browns have placed star wide receiver Jarvis Landry on the active/PUP list, per ESPN’s Jake Trotter. The Browns have placed WR Jarvis Landry (hip) on active/PUP. No setback, still on schedule to return from offseason surgery. Browns conducting physicals this weekend for veterans who passed three rounds of Covid testing last week. — […]

The Green Bay Packers are considering carrying an extra quarterback in the event one of their rostered signal-callers happens to contract coronavirus. Head coach Matt LaFleur said the team might opt for a “quarantine quarterback” to attend meetings so as to step in if needed. LaFleur says Packers have floated around the idea of having […]

Before the 2020 season gets going, one of the Indianapolis Colts’ major offensive pieces already took a hit. Four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver TY Hilton recently went down with a mild hamstring injury. Although there was no final ruling on the severity of the injury, the situation is clearly something to keep an eye on. […]

The Green Bay Packers’ newly-acquired wide receiver Devin Funchess is the latest addition to the long list of players who have already opted out in playing on the upcoming season. The 26-year old chose to prioritize health and safety concerns over playing football amidst the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Packers’ general manager Brian Gutekunst shared […]

Slowly but surely, the Las Vegas Raiders are filling up the holes in their offensive and defensive rotations. The latest piece to the Raiders’ puzzle was rookie wideout Henry Ruggs III. He now joins sophomore running back Josh Jacobs in their journey of bringing the team back to relevance. According to a recent article posted […]

The Washington Football Team, formerly known as the Washington Redskins, has had some terrible trades in recent history. People love to point out the failure of the Donovan McNabb trade, and how Clinton Portis was a great running back but absolutely not worth losing Hall of Fame cornerback Champ Bailey. And of course, the Robert […]

Dante Scarnecchia, the legendary offensive line coach for the New England Patriots who retired this offseason, seems just as excited as everyone else to see Cam Newton on the roster. While making an appearance on Sirius XM Mad Dog Sports Radio, Scarnecchia weighed in on Newton’s quarterback battle with Jarrett Stidham: “I think he has […]

The Seattle Seahawks have had a pretty good history of quarterback play over the years. If you judge it by consistency, skill, and accomplishments, the Seahawks have done well in the Super Bowl era. Seattle has been one of the best teams in the league for many years now and it is because of a […]

During the offseason, the Houston Texans have taken a hit on their offensive rotation due to the DeAndre Hopkins trade. However, their formidable defensive line bannered by JJ Watt is looking to improve more heading to the upcoming season. The former Wisconsin Badger shared to Sarah Barshop of ESPN: Like many people this spring and […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is the latest signal caller in the long line of those waiting to nab a long-term extension for their services. As the start of the 2020 season looms, Watson reiterated that he wasn’t focused on that end of the game; he was leaving that to his representatives, noting that “timing […]

Matthew Stafford is attempting to return from a back injury in 2020 and he’s apparently had another hiccup ahead of training camp. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Detroit Lions have placed Stafford on the COVID-19 reserve list. The #Lions have placed QB Matthew Stafford on the COVID-19 list, per the wire. — […]

Not long ago, David Njoku requested a trade from the Cleveland Browns ahead of the 2020 season. But it appears he’s had a change of heart. In a tweet on Saturday, Njoku backed down on his trade demand and expressed his commitment to the Browns this season. I’m all in Cleveland. Time to work. — […]

Rumors surfaced that the San Francisco 49ers were a team that could be in pursuit of Jadeveon Clowney. Even though it’s highly unlikely that the 49ers sign him, San Francisco has gauged interest on Clowney, per a source that spoke to Sports Illustrated’s Leo Luna. The reports of the 49ers reaching out to Clowney first […]

Players and coaches from all major sports are beginning to kneel during the national anthem in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. While it’s become a popular choice to kneel, Benjamin Watson — a former member of the New England Patriots — defended standing during the anthem. There has always been more than one […]

Miami Dolphins veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick said Saturday what many fans have assumed since the 2020 NFL Draft — that he is a “placeholder” for rookie Tua Tagovailoa, whom the team selected with the fifth overall choice back in April. The right attitude from Dolphins QB Ryan Fitzpatrick on working with Tua Tagovailoa. Says, “I […]

The New York Jets’ C.J. Mosley is the latest to opt out for the 2020 season. According to Rich Cimini of ESPN, Mosley will sit out the 2020 season due to family health concerns in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. BREAKING: Jets LB CJ Mosley has decided to opt out for 2020 due to […]

Indianapolis Colts fans finally have their first glimpse of what veteran quarterback Philip Rivers will look like in the team’s traditional blue home uniforms. Adam Schefter of ESPN tweeted out some images from Rivers’ first photo shoot. Philip Rivers in his new uniform, via @Colts. pic.twitter.com/IcWatFN7gi — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 1, 2020 The Colts […]

The DeAndre Hopkins trade to the Arizona Cardinals abruptly shocked the entire NFL landscape, including Houston Texans gunslinger Deshaun Watson. The former Clemson Tiger bared how he found out about the news and his reaction to it. Houston Chronicle reporter Aaron Wilson disclosed Watson’s take regarding the matter on Twitter: Deshaun Watson said he found […]

Notorious All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown has had his fair share of off-field troubles in recent memory, and it seems like it’s not going to reach its end soon. He was just slapped with an 8-game suspension for his role in a January dispute at his home and for sending threatening texts to a woman […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has had the luxury of knowing he had an All-Pro receiver lining up wide each year he was under center, until this fall. The Texans pulled one of the shockers of the offseason when they dealt DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals in March. Watson said Saturday morning things are […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees received backlash from the public when he reiterated his long-held opposition to anyone kneeling during the national anthem. He also stated that he would never approve of anyone disrespecting the flag. His statements have shaped him to be a symbol of white privilege, which was ill-timed especially in a […]

Joe Burrow recently signed his rookie contract with the Cincinnati Bengals to the tune of $36.1 million over four years. When asked about his sudden influx of money, Burrow iterated that he plans to spend zero dollars from his first NFL contract. “I don’t plan on spending any contract money,” said Bengals rookie gunslinger Joe […]

Amidst the ongoing Black Lives Matter movement in American Society, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees released a statement that was not received well by the public. Since then, he has issued his apologies both to the public and to his teammates who were affected by his words, mainly including Malcolm Jenkins and Emmanuel Sanders. […]

Joe Burrow is entering his rookie season with the Cincinnati Bengals and due to COVID-19, he’s finally gotten a chance to tour the team’s facility. While he’s getting acclimated to his new team, Burrow was uncertain on whether or not the preseason was canceled. During a Zoom call with the local media, Burrow answered a […]

High expectations are always set for a franchise hailed as Forbes’ most valuable sports teams for the fifth-straight year. Dallas Cowboys Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President Stephen Jones was only ecstatic for the team’s hopes for the upcoming season. “We feel so good about this football team in general,” Jones said Friday, via […]

New England Patriots wide receiver Marqise Lee is the latest player to join the long list of players who opted out of the 2020 season. His decision was influenced by concerns for his family’s health in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. ESPN NFL reporter Mike Reiss disclosed the developments on Twitter: After @globejimmcbride reported […]

It’s been assumed that Drew Brees is going to be playing his final season in the NFL in 2020 with the New Orleans Saints. Despite the presumptions being made, Brees is deflecting the idea that he’s going to retire after the 2020 season concludes. During a talk with reporters, Brees quickly refuted the notion that […]

Fans and players alike are all excited for the looming return of Super Bowl champion tight end Rob Gronkowski in the upcoming season. Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate admitted that he was indeed a fan of his new teammate. According to an article by JoeBucsFan.com: “[Gronk is] someone that I personally looked up […]

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has forced the NFL to skip minicamp, OTAs, and preseason games heading into the 2020 season. This development was anything but good news to late-round draft picks and undrafted players who are trying to make a team’s final roster. If it will be of benefit to anyone, it just might be […]

Three-time Pro Bowl linebacker and former Seattle Seahawk Jadeveon Clowney remains a free agent as training camps have already started. Being out in the open for so long forced Clowney to call a friend for help. Luckily for him, the New York Jets’ newly-acquired safety Bradley McDougald still had his former teammate’s back. According to […]

25-year old wide receiver John Franklin III has seen some highs and lows as he bounced off from one college to another during his amateur career. He had short stints at Florida State University, East Mississippi Community College, Auburn University, and Florida Atlantic University. After a winding path, the Last Chance U star is getting […]

All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown is still the talk of the town, despite not playing for any team as of the moment. He was recently punished with an 8-game suspension in the 2020 season for violating the league’s personal conduct policy owing to his several off-field issues. However, the two-time NFL receiving touchdowns leader may […]

Is San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan a wizard? Well, if you listen to George Kittle, the answer is yes. Joining Barstool’s “Pardon My Take” podcast, Kittle talked about a play in which Shanahan accurately predicted that a pass interference penalty would occur on Kittle on a play. “No, he said that when he […]