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Tom Brady is out and Cam Newton is ready to take over the New England Patriots’ offense. The Pats have had a number quality players grace Foxborough through the years and as one MVP quarterback’s era end, another one gets to start anew. But before the spotlight is thrust back onto Cam and  how Head […]

The Dallas Cowboys failed to reach a long-term agreement with Dak Prescott ahead of Wednesday’s deadline, though not for lack of trying. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network previously reported there were “late talks” between Prescott and the team. There was some late talks between the #Cowboys and Dak Prescott’s camp. It didn’t seem to gain […]

Some NFL stars might have reason to be more disgruntled at failing to reach a long-term contract with their respective teams, though that group does not include Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake. Drake was one of the players not signed to an extension prior to Wednesday afternoon’s deadline, but Drake said on Twitter he […]

Every year, Madden starts slowly revealing some ratings before their new game is released, and Houston Texans star JJ Watt’s rating has been released. For the last few years, they’ve been doing some top-tens. Those top-tens are going by position. And when Adam Schefter of ESPN tweeted out the top-ten “pass rushers” in the game […]

Dak Prescott’s brother criticized the Dallas Cowboys after the team failed to reach a long-term agreement with its star quarterback prior to Wednesday’s deadline. Tad Prescott said on Twitter he had never been a Cowboys fan growing up, adding “who knows how much longer I’ll be cheering for them” after today’s events. Dak Prescott’s brother […]

While star Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes reached a gigantic, 10-year contract extension which will pay him $45 million in annual average, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will play out the 2020 season on the franchise tag. The Cowboys had expressed interest in signing Prescott to a long-term deal all offseason, but ESPN’s Adam […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have been having a fire sale of sorts over the last year or so. When they traded away superstar cornerback Jalen Ramsey, that really seemed to kick NFL rumors off. Since then, a few big names have parted ways with the Jaguars. And even more could be on the way out. Two […]

Now that the franchise tag deadline has arrived, Minnesota Vikings safety Anthony Harris is set to play the 2020 NFL season with salary of $11.4 million. However, it seems his fate could have played out much differently this offseason. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the New York Giants had inquired about a potential trade […]

From Walter Payton to Brian Urlacher, the Chicago Bears have rostered some great players throughout their history, including some who found most of their success with other teams. Here are five players you may have forgotten played for Chicago. 5. Santonio Holmes, 2014 A first-round pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2006, Holmes was a […]

Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills was apprehended and charged alongside 87 other demonstrators while protesting Breonna Taylor’s murder, and the eight-year NFL veteran had a few words to share after his arrest. In a post he sent out on his personal Twitter account, Stills shared a picture captioned with a message regarding his protest […]

The Baltimore Ravens had an incredible run the past two seasons and they don’t plan on slowing down any time soon. John Harbaugh’s team won back to back AFC North Division titles and made major strides the past two years. Last year, the Ravens finished with a franchise best 14 wins in the regular season. […]

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry has reportedly agreed to a new long-term contract extension with the franchise, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. There had been plenty of speculation as to whether Henry and the Titans would reach an agreement before Wednesday’s deadline, but it appears that they have made the most of their contract […]

The Green Bay Packers announced that they will not have any fans in attendance at camp practices or home preseason games, via the team’s official website. The NFL has been forced to take unprecedented action leading up to the 2020 NFL season due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It appears such drastic changes will be […]

Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills was one of 87 protesters who were arrested and charged with multiple felonies in Louisville, and his agent had something to say about the NFL star’s arrest and detention. In a tweet shared by NFL media’s Ian Rapoport, Stills’ agent Ryan Williams aired a few objective truths about his […]

The Green Bay Packers have quite the quarterback conundrum on their hands with the arrival of Jordan Love as Aaron Rodgers’ future successor. It is safe to say that the new dynamic has created some mixed feelings for teammates heading into training camp. There is now plenty of speculation regarding when the Packers will opt […]

It looks like veteran guard Joe Thuney will stay in Foxborough for yet another season. The New England Patriots and Thuney have failed to advance negotiations which means he will play under the franchise tag and will stay with the team for at least one more season. NFL insider Ian Rapoport disclosed the developments surrounding […]

Having to stay in shape amid the restrictions placed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has provided its own set of challenges for players preparing for the 2020 NFL season. With training camp just weeks away, it seems Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones is still not sure what to expect as far […]

Since joining the NFL in 1996, the Baltimore Ravens have been amongst the league’s most consistent and relevant franchises. They’ve won two Super Bowls, have produced multiple Hall of Famers and eras of contention, and now boast one of the NFL’s most innovative offenses centered on MVP Lamar Jackson. Prior to Jackson, Ravens football has […]

Los Angeles Rams premiere defensive tackle Aaron Donald was given a 99 rating by EA Sports Madden NFL for the fourth-straight season. He joins Christian McCaffrey and Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes as part of the 99 club in Madden NFL 21. EA Sports handed the recognition to the six-time Pro Bowler and shared it […]

EA Sports recently unveiled some of their ratings for the top quarterbacks and running backs in Madden 21. It appears New York Jets running back Le’Veon Bell is not pleased with the result. Le’Veon Bell found himself out of the top-10 rankings for his position with an 87 overall rating. As any player disgruntled by […]

Yannick Ngakoue’s time with the Jacksonville Jaguars may or may not be over soon. The deadline for franchise-tagged players to sign a long-term contract extension is on Wednesday. If the two sides don’t come to terms with an extension by then, Ngakoue will have to play out the 2020 season under the franchise tag number […]

A wild Houston Texans offseason continues to spiral on. After trading away the team’s best receiver, another Texans wideout is making the headlines once again. 7-year veteran Kenny Stills is among 87 persons facing felony charges which transpired during a Breonna Taylor protest. Taylor was shot and killed by Louisville police who were serving a […]

Playing in Hollywood (for most of their history anyway) means the Los Angeles Rams have had some iconic players over the years, but there are quite a few in franchise history who went relatively unnoticed, despite their status. Here are five players you may have forgotten played for the Rams. 5. Nick Foles, 2015 Foles […]

The impact of the Kansas City Chiefs’ recent championship run is felt by people outside of the sports world. Multi-awarded American rapper Post Malone recently lost on a bet against Patrick Mahomes and pal Travis Kelce. The consequence? A tattoo with the signatures of the Super Bowl LIV champions. Patrick Mahomes appeared on the cover […]

The defending Super Bowl LIV champion Kansas City Chiefs still reign supreme in the AFC West division. But not if the Las Vegas Raiders have anything to say about it. Well, that’s according to defensive end Maxx Crosby that is. Heading into the upcoming season with the Raiders, the sophomore is motivated to step up […]

Conversations about the upcoming NFL season pushing through amidst the pandemic seem to cannot find its end. The National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) voiced out its concerns as a union about opening training camps in places where COVID-19 infection rates are highest. Speaking with Mark Maske of the Washington Post, a union source made […]

Several players of the New England Patriots expressed their disapproval on the NFL’s plans to push through with the upcoming season. The league has yet to place safety protocols for the teams to follow as football operations are about to resume. With two weeks to go before training camps start, there seem to be more […]

The Washington Redskins’ emerging name change has been the talk of the town in recent weeks. This came after the racism issues in the American society amidst the Black Lives Matter movement. NFL legend Darrell Green has spent 20 seasons with the franchise and for him, it is already time to change the name of […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are still the clear-cut favorites to dominate not just the AFC West, but the whole league. However, among all the teams competing in their division, the Denver Broncos may pose the biggest threat to the reigning Super Bowl champions. Here’s why: With the recent signing of Patrick Mahomes’ lucrative contract extension, […]

The looming comeback of tight end of now-Tampa Bay Buccaneer Rob Gronkowski to the NFL limelight in the upcoming season turned many heads around the league. Houston Texans’ safety Michael Thomas only has high praises for the three-time Super Bowl champion. Thomas shared his thoughts on the newest member of the Buccaneers in an opinion […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been a powerhouse in the NFC. They’ve won 20 division titles and managed to make it to the playoffs 30 times since entering the NFL in 1960. Though they’ve had quite a number of celebrated Hall of Famers wear their colors and take the field, there have also been a handful […]

Melvin Gordon is laughing off his new Madden 21 player rating. The Denver Broncos’ two-time Pro Bowler received an 84 overall player rating in the upcoming installment of the popular American football simulation game. Speaking with ESPN, Gordon told anchor Elle Duncan what he truly felt about the news. “Wack. That’s wack.” the Broncos RB […]

This year’s installment of Madden NFL is a bittersweet one for Lamar Jackson. Though the Baltimore Ravens’ star quarterback did make the cover of Madden 21, he only got a 94 overall rating to Jackson’s disappointment. Jackson joined ESPN’s SportsCenter on Monday evening, during which his player rating of 94 was revealed to him. “I […]

It’s official: Indianapolis Colts rookie running back Jonathan Taylor is one of the fastest RB’s in the league. Per Madden 21’s player ratings, his raw speed and talent earned him a 93 speed rating, which ranks fourth in the entire league. Only three players were ranked by EA Sports to be faster than the 21-year-old […]

The offseason is a time when NFL players improve their skills, work on endeavors beyond football as well as ponder their future with their current team or a different team. The offseason also marks the time when Madden ratings are released, and Tuesday’s news revolved around NFL running backs. When it comes to rushing yards, […]

As the anticipation for the release of EA Sports’ Madden 21 is slowly building, player ratings have been announced (officially and unofficially) in the past few days. Unfortunately for Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback, Baker Mayfield, he failed to make an impression. Mayfield not only didn’t make the top 10-rated quarterbacks for this year’s Madden installment, […]

One of the NFL’s all-time great franchises, the Cleveland Browns haven’t experienced much success over the last 20 years, but the team has still rostered some of the league’s best players, in addition to some legends that aren’t remembered as Browns. Here are five players you may have forgotten played in Cleveland. 5. Jamal Lewis, […]

It appears as though Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will be playing the 2020 campaign under the stipulations of the league’s franchise tag. With Wednesday, July 15th, serving as the final day for Prescott and the Cowboys to come to terms on a long-term contract before the franchise tag officially goes into effect for 2020, […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are officially back. The NFC South franchise managed to land former New England Patriots quarterback and future Pro Football Hall of Famer Tom Brady this offseason. However, between a few lengthy runs of less than stellar play that should come to a halt in 2020, the Buccaneers strung together some impressive […]