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The Pittsburgh Steelers declined to use the franchise tag on outside linebacker Bud Dupree, likely pointing to the former first-round pick heading elsewhere. Dan Graziano of ESPN responded to a Twitter inquiry regarding Dupree’s chances of staying in Pittsburgh after not receiving the tag. He suggested a reunion between the two sides is highly unlikely. […]

The Detroit Lions continue to steer toward a future transition. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports the Lions have informed wide receiver Kenny Golladay he will not receive the franchise tag ahead of Tuesday’s deadline. Golladay will officially become a free agent. There was speculation as to whether the Lions would look to tag Golladay […]

In a somewhat surprising move, the Jacksonville Jaguars bit the bullet and spent their franchise tag on OT Cam Robinson, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Rapoport notes this move is presumably being made with Trevor Lawrence in mind: With the No. 1 pick and presumably #Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence, the #Jaguars are prioritizing protecting […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers isn’t done making moves, especially off the field. In an interview last week, Rodgers claimed that he is already looking forward to having a child of his own after his recent engagement with his fiancée Shailene Woodley. Via TMZ Sports: “I just think it’d be so fun,” Rodgers said […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers already hit the ground running as they decided to place the franchise tag on wide receiver Chris Godwin. The move will have certain implications on their other players as linebackers Shaq Barrett and Lavonte David are expected to hit free agency in the offseason, per ESPN‘s Adam Schefter. Tagging Chris Godwin […]

So, a bunch of people might not have noticed with the Dak Prescott bonanza going on, but Bill Belichick just reloaded. And it’s starting to look like the New England Patriots are all in on Cam Newton, at least for now. On Tuesday morning, the Pats brought back offensive lineman and Super Bowl LIII veteran […]

The NFT market has been buzzing recently, with athletes getting involved in promoting NFTs of themselves. Instead of joining in on a platform, Rob Gronkowski is now the first athlete to launch his own NFT collection with special Super Bowl cards. On Tuesday, Gronkowski announced his entrance into the NFT market, making him the first […]

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb caught himself as the subject of a controversial accusation that alleged him being paid to stay for his senior year at the University of Georgia. Chubb shut down the scandalous accusation on Twitter with a rather logical reason. If i needed money i would have went pro #fakenews — […]

The Baltimore Ravens are optimistic they still hold the cards regarding contract talks with quarterback Lamar Jackson. Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta feels Dak Prescott’s new deal won’t play a part in impacting Jackson’s situation with the team, via Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. DeCosta also said he has spoken to Jackson, but there haven’t […]

New details from a court filing made Bret Bielema’s $7 million litigation versus Arkansas’ Razorback Foundation take an interesting turn. According to the new court filing, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick believed the organization was overpaying their former defensive line coach, which impacts the case. Via Michael McCann of Sportico: A new court […]

Jerry, Jerry, Jerry, you’ve done it again. It’s getting really hard to believe that Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones doesn’t have an actual golden money vault a la Scrooge McDuck (awooo-ooh) that he takes nightly dives into just for fun. And if he does, it just got measurably more shallow. Because Dak Prescott is now […]

The New York Giants are going to franchise tag defensive lineman Leonard Williams ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Giants reportedly plan to utilize the tag as a placeholder, which New York will use to further discussions with the 26-year old on a potential long-term deal. This is the second […]

Devin Funchess signed with the Green Bay Packers in free agency ahead of the 2020 season and he opted out of his first year in Green Bay due to COVID-19. After sitting out for a season, Funchess is taking a pay cut to remain with the Packers in 2021, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. A […]

The New England Patriots are starting the offseason with a huge acquisition by agreeing to acquire offensive tackle Trent Brown from the Las Vegas Raiders, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. As part of the deal, the Raiders will receive a 2022 fifth-round pick in exchange for their 2022 seventh-round pick, which will be sent to the […]

After a breakout season with the Buffalo Bills that saw him make the Pro Bowl, Josh Allen is making card collectors take notice. In fact, according to Goldin Auctions, a 2018 Panini National Treasures Josh Allen Signed NFL Shield patch rookie card–graded 9 by BGS with a 10 rating for its auto–just got sold for […]

As country star Keith Whitley famously sang in 1988, “You say it best when you say nothing at all.” And if a letter from Seattle Seahawks president Chuck Arnold is anything to go by, not mentioning star quarterback Russell Wilson only fueled rumors that he is set to be traded. In a report by NBC Sports, […]

The Dallas Cowboys have made the biggest splash in free agency so far after they handed out a monster four-year, $160 million contract to quarterback Dak Prescott. The deal includes a guaranteed amount of $126 million. The deal has sent shockwaves to the football world and received mixed reactions from fans. Some say that the Cowboys […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts finally broke his silence regarding the trade that sent former teammate Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts. Hurts, who’s now the presumed starter for Eagles in the next NFL season, joined ESPN’s Adam Schefter and spoke for the very first time to address the surprising trade that went down around […]

Every kid dreams of getting a car from their parents growing up, but for the parents of Washington Football Team pass rusher Chase Young, the roles of that dream scenario were reversed and fulfilled. In an Instagram post on Monday, the 21-year-old shared a video in which he surprised his mom Carla with a brand […]

The writing had been on the wall for quite some time, so the release of tight end Kyle Rudolph by the Minnesota Vikings was not seen as a surprise by many. After spending the first 10 seasons of his career with the team that drafted him, Rudolph was released heading into the third season of […]

According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the Washington Football Team have indeed elected to utilize their franchise tag this offseason. Coming as absolutely no surprise, Washington has once again decided to place the team’s franchise tag on veteran guard Brandon Scherff. Washington also used its franchise tag on Scherff last offseason, as the two […]

According to a report from Adam Schefter of ESPN, the New York Jets have indeed utilized the team’s franchise tag this time around, using it on safety Marcus Maye. The deadline for NFL organizations to use their respective franchise tags is set for Tuesday afternoon at 4 p.m. Eastern Time. Jets placed franchise tag on […]

It has just been confirmed that the Miami Dolphins have struck a deal with the Tennessee Titans that will bring 2020 first-round pick Isaiah Wilson to Miami. The general belief is that this move will have a significant impact on how the Dolphins intend to use their third overall pick in the upcoming 2021 NFL […]

The saga between the Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott has come to an end with the Cowboys making Prescott one of the highest-paid players in NFL history. Following Monday’s positive news of a deal being struck, Prescott has set multiple NFL records with his new contract, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The deal can be worth […]

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys have agreed to a new contract, sealing the QB’s future in Texas. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the deal is worth $160 million for four years. Interestingly, $126 million of the contract is guaranteed, which is a record. Cowboys are giving Dak Prescott a four-year, $160 million deal, […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick — the lovable 38-year-old Harvard grad and long-time NFL quarterback— intends to suit up for the 2021 season. This announcement erases any rumors of his possible retirement. So don’t worry, folks. “Fitzmagic” hasn’t fizzled out just yet. The news was first reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport, who also attests there’ll be a […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady might be the greatest football player to ever don shoulder pads, but even he admits he is not the most talented athlete in the family. Brady shouted out his niece, Maya Brady, who stars for the UCLA women’s softball team. The seven-time Super Bowl champion called Maya the “most […]

Relationships played a role in the Indianapolis Colts acquiring quarterback Carson Wentz from the Philadelphia Eagles. Veteran offensive lineman and former Wentz teammate Jason Peters believes those relationships will help Wentz rediscover past success. Peters said during an interview with SiriusXM radio he expects Colts head coach Frank Reich–who was Wentz’s quarterback coach for the […]

Philadelphia’s decision to trade Carson Wentz opened the door for Jalen Hurts to be named the starting quarterback in 2021. Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie seems to want Hurts under center moving forward. Chris Mortensen of ESPN reported Lurie has “instructed his group to prioritize making Hurts successful in 2021,” instead of making a move to […]

The Seattle Seahawks are releasing defensive end Carlos Dunlap on Monday. ESPN’s Adam Schefter first broke the news, and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport says Dunlap’s departure will free up over $14 million in cap space for Seattle. Dunlap started his 2020 campaign in Cincinnati and went on to have a tumultuous divorce with the Bengals, which […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are reportedly leaning towards laying another contract on the table for veteran quarterback Tom Brady in the weeks to come. The latest development came after their successful title run in the 2020 NFL Playoffs, capped by an overwhelming victory against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV to notch their […]

The Chicago Bears snuck their way into the Wild Card Round with an 8-8 record. Predictably, the New Orleans Saints showed them the way out as quickly as they got in. This current Chicago team continues its proud tradition of having a great defense, anchored by the likes of former Defensive Player of the Year […]

Over a month has gone by since the Green Bay Packers succumbed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a controversial NFC Championship Game. Although the Packers can’t do anything to reverse the outcome of the game, head coach Matt LaFleur admitted he still regrets some of the decisions he made. Of course, two of the […]

A resolution of Zach Ertz’s situation could be decided in the coming days, according to a report from Michael Silver. While it is still unclear which team will ultimately succeed in acquiring the former Pro-Bowl tight end, multiple franchises have contacted the Philadelphia Eagles in the hope of completing a trade over the coming week. […]

The New England Patriots are continuing their search for a QB1 after their one-year partnership with Cam Newton came to an end. Though they can definitely opt to bring him back, nothing is certain for both sides as of the moment. Amid a rocky situation, the Patriots are prioritizing a reunion with their former backup […]

The 2021 NFL Draft is right around the corner, with the event taking place next month. The Jacksonville Jaguars will be on the clock once the draft begins, and everyone is under the assumption that Trevor Lawrence will hear his name called with the No. 1 overall pick. After Lawrence, this year’s draft figures to have […]

The New England Patriots finished last season with seven wins and nine losses and missed the playoffs for the first time since the 2008 season. That win-loss record is not terrible, but when you have been at the top for so long it sure does feel like it. Also, that 2008 season was a fluke […]

Cleveland Browns guard Wyatt Teller is taking his offseason workouts up a notch as he reportedly shot a 9.5-foot, 200-pound alligator on a trip to central Florida. Along with his good pal in Miami Dolphins defensive end Zach Sieler, Teller hunted down the massive reptile and easily carried it onto his back, via TMZ Sports. […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has yet to show signs of slowing down after a good individual showing in the 2020 NFL season. In an Instagram appearance, he claimed that he is eager to attain more success upon entering his 17th campaign in the league next season. “We have to have something inside us […]