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After winning Super Bowl 55 last month in dominant fashion, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers entered the offseason needing to make sure that the key players from their title run would return for at least another season. After placing the franchise tag on wide receiver Chris Godwin and agreeing to a two-year extension on linebacker Lavonte […]

The New England Patriots have retained the services of quarterback Cam Newton for at least one more season. Per Mike Reiss of ESPN, Newton’s one-year, $14-million pact with the Patriots has nearly half of the deal tied to incentives. The contract is worth up to close to $14 million, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. […]

With the AFC South coming down as a tight battle between the Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans, Tennessee was able to pull away and secure an AFC South Championship. However, if they plan to repeat that performance the front office will need to maintain the successful offense while improving the defense. Tennessee has two main […]

The New Orleans Saints entered this offseason staring at the barrel of the worst salary cap situation in the NFL. After several moves, that gun is slowly losing some of its bullets.  Per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Saints have restructured star wideout Michael Thomas’ contract. His base salary will be turned into a […]

Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed on a contract extension after winning Super Bowl LV. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the sides agreed on a four-year extension that voids to a one-year extension, locking Brady in through the 2022 season. There had been rumblings that Brady would get an extension this offseason. Not only […]

After the season ended, it was speculated that Cam Newton would be playing for a new team next year, mainly due to the fact the New England Patriots organization said so themselves. However, in a recent turn of events, Cam Newton is coming back to New England on a one-year deal, per Jim McBride. BREAKING: […]

Ah, the NFL offseason. For the New York Giants and all other teams, it is a beautiful, savage landscape of smoke-filled rooms, backdoor dealings, tampering/non-tampering… … and hope. That beautiful, cursed thing for the Giants over the past eight years. The NFL offseason is a period of wild speculations, of tall tales and “didn’t you […]

Linebacker Matt Milano wants to run it back with the Buffalo Bills. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported the Bills have signed Milano to a four-year, $44 million deal that includes $24 million guaranteed. The 26-year-old was set to be a free agent next week, but will instead return to Buffalo to anchor the front seven. […]

Mark Ingram’s tenure with the Baltimore Ravens came to a close once the 2020 season concluded, but he has already found a new place to call home. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Ingram is signing a one-year deal to join the Houston Texans in 2021. Ingram’s new contract with the Texans is worth up to […]

After going 8-8 and missing the playoffs in 2020, the Las Vegas Raiders aim to improve the roster and make the postseason in 2021. They’ve already been busy this month, trading away Trent Brown to the New England Patriots. For the Raiders, they’ll need to beef up their offensive line to get Josh Jacobs going […]

Recently as a guest on, “The Chris Collinsworth Podcast,” star cornerback Richard Sherman spoke about some of his teammates on the San Francisco 49ers and recalling his time with the Seattle Seahawks. One of his ex-teammates, Marshawn Lynch, is considered to be on the NFL’s greatest running backs during his time. Not does his personality […]

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With Deshaun Watson still a part of the Houston Texans franchise amid his trade demands, head coach David Culley is in a weird spot trying to navigate the media. Thursday, Culley seemingly sent some mixed messages on Watson’s status, and this situation continues to be a debacle. As a guest on Jim Trotter’s podcast, Culley […]

With the free-agent market opening up on March 17th, NFL franchises alike are making roster cuts to ensure themselves more money this offseason. The Philadelphia Eagles have been quiet since trading away Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts, however, they could be making some moves. The Eagles may have a completely different offensive line next […]

Even if he still has one more year in his current contract and has a chance to keep playing for a perennial contender in the Baltimore Ravens, offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. took a risk and decided to seek a trade to play elsewhere. It’s a bold move, but he knows that staying with the […]

Now that former Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is reportedly planning to return in the 2021 season, the question is which team will sign him and give him an opportunity to play. Even if Fitzpatrick will likely have a solid market in free agency, the Dolphins shouldn’t be ruled out. Dolphins head coach Brian Flores […]

There were some strange things happening in Cincinnati back in the day. Former Bengals quarterback Jon Kitna told Ryen Russillo of The Ringer one of the team’s receivers showed up to a game drunk. Apparently, said receiver had close to 200 yards receiving: “There were some things that were hard to believe [with the Bengals],” […]

With the NFL free-agent market opening up on March 17th, rumors of new faces on new rosters are heating up. The latest is Pittsburgh Steelers star receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, who seems to have hinted he’s departing from the coveted franchise. Smith-Schuster is known for his dancing antics in the NFL and also being recognized as […]

The NFL rumor mill is heating up as the Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is upset with the franchise. He’s been vocal since the start of the offseason, as he’s displeased with the coaching decisions to take the ball out of his hands, and the lack of pass protection. This is something that’s been boiling […]

With the NFL cap being set at $182.5 million this year, NFL teams alike are busy making roster cuts to maintain their financial situations. It’s not an ideal situation, as the cap has gone higher every year until now due to COVID-19. One cap casualty was John Brown, the wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills. […]

The Kansas City Chiefs, along with the rest of the NFL, have to find ways to prepare themselves for the salary cap to decline this offseason. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Chiefs are releasing both Eric Fisher and Mitchell Schwartz on Thursday. #Chiefs LT Eric Fisher announced on Instagram that he’s been […]

The New Orleans Saints have plenty of work to do if they hope to get under the salary cap in time for free agency next week, and they parted ways with another starter in Janoris Jenkins on Thursday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The move to release Jenkins creates another $7 million in cap space for […]

Dak Prescott has received unfair criticism since he entered the league with the Dallas Cowboys in 2016. After the Cowboys made Prescott one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL on Sunday, Jerry Jones claims that he wouldn’t be able to handle the scrutiny from the media like Prescott does. “I’d kill somebody if they […]

The Buffalo Bills exceeded all expectations when they reached the AFC Championship Game and just fell short against the vaunted Kansas City Chiefs. The Bills won 13 games in the regular season and only lost three contests. Bills quarterback Josh Allen transformed from a promising, young quarterback into an MVP candidate, with All-Pro Stefon Diggs […]

You’ve got to admire the Detriot Lions. For such a hopeless-looking franchise, this organization always manages to  consistently show its stars the respect that they deserve, which bodes well for estranged star Kenny Golladay. Matt Stafford, you want out? Okay, yeah we’ll hook you up with as good a location as we can get you. […]

The grind continues for Cleveland Browns star WR Odell Beckham, Jr. The three-time Pro Bowler has been out since October of last year after he tore his ACL in game. He was only able to suit up for seven games in his second season in Cleveland and had to watch his team’s historic playoff run […]

Dallas Cowboys superstar Dak Prescott is having his moment. The 27-year-old QB just signed a massive four-year, $160 million deal with the Cowboys earlier this week even after playing just five games last season after a scary ankle injury had him out for the rest of the campaign. Now, Prescott is making sure to tip […]

The first round of the annual NFL Arms Race Bonanza comes to an end. The 2021 franchise tag period ended on Tuesday, with teams around the league scrambling until the deadline to come to an agreement with their most valuable free agents for one more year. And as with every game of Player & Team […]

Let’s get bold with the New Orleans Saints, shall we? What would make a wild 2021 offseason for the defending NFC South champions? Certainly, the 2020 season didn’t end as many anticipated, with the Saints falling to Tom Brady and the “Tompa” Bay Buccaneers in the opening round of the 2021 playoffs. This is a team with […]

With free agency fast approaching, one of the biggest names that has emerged in the market is that of Pro Bowl wide receiver Kenny Golladay. With the 27-year-old parting ways with the Detroit Lions, two teams have emerged as frontrunners to sign Golladay. According to Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald, the New York […]

There are more than a few folks out there who consider Russell Wilson to be the victim in what has become a rather dire situation with his current team, the Seattle Seahawks. However, if you ask one of Wilson’s former teammates in Michael Robinson, the former long-time Seahawks fullback believes that Wilson himself is as […]

The Dallas Cowboys dug deep into their pockets to reward superstar quarterback Dak Prescott with a massive four-year extension worth $160 million. This development caused a significant dent in the Cowboys’ salary cap for 2021, and as expected, they have now made the necessary moves to clear up some space for the coming season. According to […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced cuts in all facets of life, and the National Football League was no different on Wednesday when league officials notified teams of the 2021 line: $182.5 million. It’s an 8% decrease from the 2020 campaign, according to ESPN’s Kevin Seifert, that falls in line with a 92% reduction in attendance […]

A years-long saga culminated on Monday when the Dallas Cowboys rewarded quarterback Dak Prescott with a record-setting contract. Two days later, Prescott has spoken. Despite months of unsuccessful negotiations, franchise tags, and a devastating ankle injury amid a career season, Prescott never doubted the process: “Through this whole time, I never had any doubt in […]

The Miami Dolphins have released linebacker Kyle Van Noy. Miami told Van Noy of its desire to go separate ways last week, though the Dolphins hoped to trade Van Noy instead of releasing him outright. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the Dolphins made Van Noy’s release official Wednesday after failing to find a trade […]

The New England Patriots are listening to offers for wide receiver N’Keal Harry. Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reported the Patriots have taken calls on Harry, whom New England selected in the first round of the 2019 NFL draft. From NFL Now on @nflnetwork on #Patriots WR N'Keal Harry being a potential trade target for […]

After much speculation and rumors over the past two years, the Dallas Cowboys finally pulled the trigger in signing Dak Prescott to a long-term deal. Prescott agreed to sign a four-year, $160 million deal on Monday, per ESPN. The owner of the Dallas Cowboys, Jerry Jones, also seems excited about the deal as well. He […]

Last season was a spectacular one to watch for Alex Smith, as he made his way back to the league after suffering one of the worst injuries in history. He earned the Comeback Player of the Year award for his efforts, but not without the Washington Football Team coaching staff not wanting him under center. […]

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule put a swift end to the Deshaun Watson trade rumors. Rhule told reporters Wednesday the Panthers have not moved off Teddy Bridgewater as the starting quarterback: “He’s our quarterback,” Rhule said, via Darin Gantt of Panthers.com. “Nothing’s changed since the offseason.” The second-year head coach also hailed Bridgewater as […]