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In 1995, Art Modell and the Cleveland Browns infamously decided to move their franchise to Baltimore. Cleveland wasn’t left empty-handed though as the league settled with Modell that he would allow the relocation only if he would leave the Browns’ name and history in Ohio. Modell agreed and the Baltimore Ravens were born. The Ravens […]

The history of the New York Giants dates back to 1925. That means there are many running backs who have lined up in the backfield and carried the ball. The Giants selected Saquon Barkley with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. He burst onto the scene as a rookie with over 2,000 […]

Washington Redskins team owner Dan Snyder is facing mounting pressure to change a team name that has been deemed as offensive by the Native American community. It appears his efforts to maintain the facade that he ever had their interests at heart have reached a whole new level. In response to the growing criticism of […]

Former NBA player and seasoned social activist Stephen Jackson doubled down on his stance to defend Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson. The wideout had posted “offensive, harmful and absolutely appalling” comments falsely attributed to Adolf Hitler and in admiration for Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan in social media, something the team promised to […]

The Kansas City Chiefs managed to reward quarterback Patrick Mahomes with the richest contract in NFL history. Meanwhile, the same cannot be said for wide receiver Sammy Watkins after he opted to take a pay cut for the 2020 NFL season. Watkins had his deal reworked this offseason that knocked off $4.75 million from his […]

Despite the conversations about whether sports, in general, should push through, Michigan Wolverines coach Jim Harbaugh seems to have chosen his side of the argument. He seems to bank on the fact that the upcoming football season can resume play in the midst of a pandemic. Here is his statement as quoted by Michigan football […]

The NFL has been adamant about maintaining the timeline of the 2020 season amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Unfortunately, it seems the Kansas City Chiefs have already started to acknowledge the prospect of playing in front of a limited number of fans. Although teams continue to charge season-ticket holders for the upcoming season, it remains […]

The Washington Redskins have a rich history of winning games and championships in the trenches. The offensive line during the 1980s and early 1990s were known as the Hogs. This group dominated the line of scrimmage and made running the ball very simple. In 2020, the Redskins will look to continue their history of strong […]

With some exceptions, the New York Jets have typically embraced a run-first, ground-and-pound style during their six decade history, with their offense often relying on physical runners rather than air-it-out, playmaking passers. Let’s look back on the three greatest running backs in Jets history. 3. Emerson Boozer (1966-75) Boozer — an all-time name for a […]

Pat Mahomes became the richest athlete in American sports on Monday when the Kansas City Chiefs tendered a 10-year, $450 million offer to secure him as their quarterback well into the next decade. Yet one can’t help but wonder if there was an NBA player worthy of such a contract, who would it be? Long […]

The Tennessee Titans are eyeing veteran free agents such as Jadeveon Clowney to potentially boost their squad that came a game away from the Super Bowl last season. According to Titans general manager Jon Robinson, Tennessee could consider another prolific veteran with loads of big-game experience: longtime New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski. Gostkowski missed most […]

Former Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly decided to remain with the team after his recent retirement. The Panthers hired the 2013 NFL Defensive Player of the year as a pro scout back in June. The organization has made it clear they wanted to keep him around even after his playing career was over. According to […]

A little over a month since the NFLPA rejected an initial proposal by the league for potential training camp protocols, the two sides have come to an agreement. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, the league and its union have reached an accord on “club facility protocol” for training camps. Per Florio, who […]

Free-agent defensive end Jadeveon Clowney still hasn’t found a new home to settle in. The three-time Pro Bowler has been recently linked to signing rumors involving several teams. However, the Tennessee Titans have made it known that they are not willing to take a chance unless they get to see him in person. Titans general […]

American society is still in the midst of its fight for equality and the eradication of racial discrimination. In line with the Black Lives Matter movement, the NFL has decided to play “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” known as the Black national anthem, in Week 1 of its coming season. “Lift Every Voice and Sing” […]

Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan voiced his strong opposition to the NFL’s plan to keep a large portion of player salaries in escrow for the 2020 season. On Monday, NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero tweeted that the league “proposed 35% of player salaries be held in escrow to help manage costs during the 2020 […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady may now be living in a new city as a player, but the recent pandemic has brought him back to his Foxborough roots. Tom Brady’s performance lifestyle brand TB12 Inc. has recently received a financial lifeline from the federal government. The Paycheck Protection Program (or PPP) was established by […]

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson is currently in hot water for some anti-Semetic comments he made on social media. That water has gone from lukewarm to boiling, given that the Eagles seem very interested in cutting him off the team entirely. Money might end up being the deciding factor. Jackson’s off the field remarks […]

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas isn’t exactly pleased with the latest happenings in the world of the NFL’s escrow proposal. The coronavirus pandemic has clearly affected every existing market, including that of the NFL. The league tried to look ahead for possible cost-cutting options in the event that the season will be canceled […]

Indianapolis Colts legend Peyton Manning may be happily retired, but that hasn’t stopped him from making bank as an NFL star. Despite being four years since last throwing a pass, Manning topped the list of total earners from the NFLPA-related revenue with a total of $3.4 million. Ever since he left on top of the […]

The New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins share a rivalry that is unbeknownst to many. It is one of the subtle rivalries in the league which is made out of uneven proportions. In the ’70s, the mighty era of the Dolphins came at a time when the Patriots were still irrelevant. Decades later, that same […]

Former NBA swingman Stephen Jackson is coming to the aid of Philadelphia Eagles star DeSean Jackson over his controversial, anti-semitic Instagram post. The wide receiver immediately received a ton of backlash after his post, which the Eagles have since addressed with a strong statement. However, Jackson isn’t too pleased with all the hate the NFL […]

Patrick Mahomes has been in the headlines for the past couple of days after he signed signed a record-breaking 10-year, $503 million extension with the Kansas City Chiefs. Now, the star quarterback wants everyone to know how committed he is to the Super Bowl champions. On a video he posted on his Twitter account, the […]

DeAndre Hopkins has a big message for the Arizona Cardinals and a warning for the rest of the NFL. On Twitter, the four-time All-Pro wide receiver expressed his belief that his best is yet to come and the league should take note. Still haven’t reached my potential. pic.twitter.com/Qp3cN9sE72 — Deandre Hopkins (@DeAndreHopkins) July 7, 2020 […]

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas isn’t happy with the new developments regarding the players’ salaries for the upcoming 2020 season. The three-time Saints Pro Bowler said on Twitter that all NFL players will sit out the season if the league decides to hold a percentage of their salaries. https://twitter.com/Cantguardmike/status/1280646572339007489 This is definitely not […]

On Tuesday evening, it was reported by NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero that the NFL was looking into different options if the league were to lose a substantial amount of revenue due to the ongoing “coronavirus.” With one of those options being withholding a portion of players’ salaries in escrow, it is safe to say that at […]

Despite becoming the final pick in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft in addition to serving as the fifth quarterback selected, Baltimore Ravens signal-caller Lamar Jackson has already turned into a tremendous talent under center. In just his second year in the league last year, Jackson led the Ravens to the best regular-season […]

Patrick Mahomes recently signed the most lucrative contract in NFL history. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the reigning Super Bowl MVP agreed to a 10-year deal worth up to $503 million with the Kansas City Chiefs. It’s the largest contract in North American sports history. Mahomes’ record-shattering deal comes months after Christian McCaffrey completely reset the running […]

New Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon called Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ new contract extension “worth every dime” on Tuesday while speaking to fellow former Los Angeles Chargers rusher LaDainian Tomlinson. Gordon, 27, signed as a free agent with the Broncos this past offseason, inking a two-year, $16 million contract. Those figures […]

The Cleveland Browns chose to address the offensive line early in the 2020 NFL Draft, taking Jedrick Wills Jr. with the No. 10 pick in the first round. Over two months since the draft took place, the Browns have officially signed Wills to his rookie contract, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The #Browns sign their […]

Stefon Diggs is entering his first season with the Buffalo Bills, but he isn’t exactly confident in playing amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Similar to other players in the NFL, Diggs admitted that he’s uncomfortable about playing next season. In a series of tweets, Diggs expressed his concerns about suiting up in the upcoming season. But […]

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson issued another apology for his anti-semitic social media posts from over the weekend and on Monday. DeSean Jackson initially posted on his Instagram story that white Jews “will blackmail America. [They] will extort America, their plan for world domination won’t work if the Negroes know who they were.” He […]

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff is pretty lucky to have a stellar head coach, Sean McVay, leading the way on the West Coast. During a recent interview with NFL.com, Goff explained the most important traits for a head coach while describing everything that the aforementioned McVay does well for the Rams — which is […]

Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers has been among the head coaches in the NFL that have been vocal on their players protesting in 2020. In a conference call with the media, ESPN’s Brooke Pryor shared that Tomlin endorses his players protesting next season. Mike Tomlin says that he supports any action taken by his […]

Spending his entire 14-year NFL playing career with the Los Angeles Rams, pass rusher and Pro Football Hall of Famer Jack Youngblood knows a thing or two about the organization. Unfortunately for the Rams and the team’s fan base, though, Youngblood is not a big proponent of the franchise’s latest uniform rebrand. “Well, the color […]

Carolina Panthers defensive back Tre Boston has a simple message for those who want to remain safe and healthy: “Just wear a damn mask.” While responding to a tweet from North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, Tre Boston pointed out that many of the responses to such a message were opposing the notion of wearing a […]

While it initially appeared longtime NFL running back LaDainian Tomlinson would retire as a member of the San Diego Chargers, the legendary rusher ultimately made his way to East Rutherford and the New York Jets. After spending nine memorable years as a member of the Chargers to begin his NFL tenure, Tomlinson then concluded his […]

There are few players as esteemed in the NFL today as Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald. Aside from being a future Hall of Famer, his leadership has long served as a stabilizing factor for the Cardinals organization during their grueling rebuild. Fortunately, the arrival of head coach Kliff Kingsbury helped spark a newfound sense […]

Patrick Mahomes just signed the richest contract in sports history. Kliff Kingsbury always believed in his talents. The Arizona Cardinals head coach predicted Mahomes would receive the largest contract in NFL history back in 2018. During an appearance on the Thomahawk Show, a podcast hosted by Joe Thomas and Andrew Hawkins, Kliff Kingsbury envisioned Mahomes […]