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The New Orleans Saints are slated to square off in a star-studded matchup against the Houston Texans in the 2019 NFL season opener. Among the notable stars headlining this showdown is quarterback Drew Brees and defensive end J.J. Watt. Watt knows his defense is going to have their hands full trying to contain the high-powered […]

Although the Oakland Raiders made a splash with the acquisition of wide receiver Antonio Brown this offseason, it appears his tenure with the team could be over before it even started. The drama in Oakland has taken a turn for the worse following Brown’s dispute with general manager Mike Mayock. According to ESPN NFL Insider […]

Former NFL standout Marshawn Lynch has never been shy about his use of weed and said that would be something he would legalize if he were the NFL commissioner. Lynch had a 45-minute sitdown interview with John Kryk of the Toronto Sun talking about almost everything. When asked what the first thing he would do […]

The Oakland Raiders are not seeing eye to eye with Antonio Brown right now and according to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the team plans on suspending him. Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk thinks the Raiders might just be releasing all this information, and they don’t actually plan on suspending him. The Next Chapter: Antonio […]

Game one of the Matt LaFleur in Green Bay will answer many questions, but perhaps the biggest and most important for the future of the Packers centers on the offensive side of the football. After all, offense is exactly why LaFleur was brought to Green Bay, despite his small resume. LaFleur was hired to get […]

Washington Redskins left guard Ereck Flowers has a smile on his face being with a new team, but his time with the New York Giants was rough, and he took a lot of heat from the media and fans. Heading into the first game with the Redskins, Flowers was asked to reflect on being in […]

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Desean Jackson has not been shy about expressing his high expectations for the 2019 NFL season. It appears he already has an idea of how he wants to kick things off. Jackson does not want to waste any time showing what he and quarterback Carson Wentz are capable of. According to […]

Cam Newton’s career with the Carolina Panthers has been marred by one word: inconsistency. He can show flashes of brilliance as a player (2015 NFL MVP), then can become unreliable in the next moment (2016 NFL season). The Panthers quarterback’s career can also be defined by another word: toughness. Newton has had the opportunity to […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars made a splash with the lucrative signing of quarterback Nick Foles. It is an outcome that likely would not have been possible without his year as a backup with the Kansas City Chiefs. Foles spent the 2016 campaign as the No. 2 behind quarterback Alex Smith. According to ESPN’s Adam Teicher, he […]

Well, it appears the Antonio Brown storyline is far from over. The Oakland Raiders sent him a fine yesterday after the whole helmet debacle. That could’ve been the end of it. Instead, Brown posted the fine to social media and called out the team and general manager Mike Mayock. This supposedly led to an argument […]

Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll is excited about the team’s backfield, even with LeSean McCoy on a new team. Daboll told the media on Thursday that TJ Yeldon could have a bigger role initially, but they have confidence in Frank Gore and Devin Singletary too. OC Brian Daboll on Bills backfield "The three guys […]

Derek Watt’s NFL career has yet to fully blossom, but one of the things he cannot avoid in the entirety of his career is the comparisons that will be made between him and older brother J.J. Watt. The Houston Texan is one of the most accomplished defensive ends, making five Pro Bowls and five First-Team […]

Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings are set to take on the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday in the NFL’s opening week. It is a big-time matchup that plenty of Fantasy Football players will be keeping a close eye on. In addition to Cousins, there are plenty of other huge names to watch. Among those names […]

The Minnesota Vikings were able to add another piece to their receiving corps with Josh Doctson. His arrival has allowed him an opportunity to get reacquainted with quarterback Kirk Cousins. Although Doctson does not have much time to get familiar with the playbook before the start of the 2019 NFL season, he has already gotten […]

Tyrann Mathieu became an important part of the Kansas City Chiefs secondary the moment he was acquired in the offseason. An injury he sustained in a preseason outing against the Pittsburgh Steelers put his availability in the season opener in doubt. However, it seems like there’s no stopping the safety from starting against the Jacksonville […]

The Los Angeles Chargers appear to be on the cusp of parting ways with running back Melvin Gordon in the 2019 NFL season. Fortunately, head coach Anthony Lynn is confident that his backups will be able to fill the void. Running backs Austin Ekeler and Justin Jackson have seen their roles increase in Gordon’s absence. […]

New York Jets first-year head coach Adam Gase isn’t afraid to call his players even if they are half clothed after a night out on the town like franchise quarterback Sam Darnold was. Darnold told the New York Post about the time that it was mid-morning and he was in a hotel room after a […]

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay hasn’t liked to discuss Todd Gurley’s knee much this offseason, but the past week he has been a little more open about his running back. McVay said via an email sent out by the team that Gurley is exactly where they hoped he would be heading into Week […]

The Ezekiel Elliott contract saga has ended the way many Dallas Cowboys fans wanted. With the star running back committed to spending all of his prime years with America’s Team, they are now eager to make a serious run for a Super Bowl. The running back has secured a six-year, $90 million contract, making him […]

The 2019 NFL season is set to kick off on Thursday night with Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers taking on Khalil Mack and the Chicago Bears. With the start of the NFL season comes the start of Fantasy Football season. There are quite a few players on rosters who will play tonight, but […]

Robby Anderson is an important cog in the New York Jets offensive machine this season. The coaching staff feared that the 26-year-old may not be ready to start for their season opener, but recent developments point to the direction that Anderson will start Week 1 on the field. The New York Daily News’ Manish Mehta […]

The drawn-out contract dispute between the Dallas Cowboys and Ezekiel Elliott came to an end on Wednesday morning. Following Elliott’s extension, Todd Gurley of the Los Angeles Rams congratulated Elliott on passing him as the NFL’s highest-paid running back on Twitter. Yessirr congrats @EzekielElliott 👑 https://t.co/aWHdRSb6jz — Todd Gurley II (@TG3II) September 5, 2019 Prior […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had spent a good chunk of the preseason where they are struggling financially. They barely had any room to move as their salary is close to the cap. With the season fast approaching, the Bucs need cap space just in case a sudden injury causes them to lose a player. However, […]

The Cleveland Browns held competitions at both their kicker and punter positions during the preseason. Special team coordinator Mike Priefer believes “the sky’s the limit” for punter Jamie Gillan. #Browns special teams coordinator Mike Priefer said Colquitt would've been the safe bet at punter, but Jamie Gillan was too talented to let out of the […]

The New York Giants struggled to get off the ground last season. While Saquon Barkley was a highlight for their team, it’s no secret to everyone their offensive line left a lot to be desired. The O-line was one of the biggest priorities for Dave Gettleman this offseason. He made sure that the line was […]

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay knew the first time that he saw Jared Goff that he was a quarterback he could have a lot of success with. After some struggles under ex-coach Jeff Fisher, the team made a coaching change bringing in Goff, and it has been a lot of success since then. […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has always been proud of coming from California and has tried to give back to the kids from around his hometown. According to Joe Davidson of the Sacramento Bee, Rodgers purchased and donated 375 helmets to Chico High, Paradise High, and Pleasant Valley, the last being his alma mater. […]

On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Rams handed Jared Goff a lucrative four-year extension to make him one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL. Just two days later, the Rams are signing Goff’s tight end in Tyler Higbee to a four-year extension, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Another extension for the Rams, who reach agreement […]

The NFL is a game of tactics and hitting your opponents where it hurts. The Chicago Bears understand the need of having a good coaching staff behind your players and have picked an outstanding person in Chuck Pagano. Pagano has had a long career on the gridiron and has built a great reputation for himself […]

The Baltimore Ravens are ready to unveil their redesigned offense to their fans with Lamar Jackson as their starting quarterback this season. Jackson believes this offense could be “the best they’ve ever seen” and he doesn’t view himself differently after becoming the full-time starter this season. Per the Ravens’ team site: “Hopefully that it’s the best […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick is one of the NFL’s most traveled QBs. The 37-year-old has seen himself travel from St. Louis to New York up until Miami. Now in his 14th professional season, Fitzpatrick is bound to make history with the Miami Dolphins. And he is more than happy to have his name etched in the sport’s […]

The Denver Broncos will enter the 2019-20 NFL season proving to themselves and the rest of the NFL they have found their missing link. With the addition of QB Joe Flacco, the Broncos have set themselves up for a playoff berth. Last season, the team finished the year 6-10 as QB Case Keenum faltered in […]

The Los Angeles Chargers will be embarking on a new season without tight end Antonio Gates for the first time in the past 17 seasons. For Philip Rivers, it’s going to be an unfamiliar sight to not see Gates’ locker next to his during the regular season. Via Gilbert Manzano in The Orange County Register: […]

Mitchell Trubisky is the beacon of light for the fans of the Chicago Bears. The second overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft has played worthy of the high pick the Bears placed on him. In fact, plenty of broadcasters weren’t shy to heap praise towards the former North Carolina quarterback. Patrick Finley of the […]

The Baltimore Ravens finished 2018 at the top of the AFC North, but their defensive worries didn’t see them progress past the Wild Card round. However, head coach John Harbaugh is not overly worried about his team’s defensive capabilities this coming season. Some may look at the team’s disappointing 23-17 exit against the Los Angeles […]

The Seattle Seahawks under Pete Carroll predicate themselves on running the ball and playing stingy defense. After facing him in practice, Duane Brown believes the Seahawks defense with Jadeveon Clowney is “scary.” Per Curtis Crabtree in NBC Sports’ ProFootballTalk: “It’s scary, man,” Brown said. “It’s scary. Obviously Clowney and Ziggy (Ansah) on the edge. Poona […]

Despite not having an extension in place, wide receiver Julio Jones still showed up to Atlanta Falcons training camp on time and in shape. The coaching staff in Atlanta has been appreciative of how he’s remained “humble” amidst his contract talks. Per D. Orlando Ledbetter in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: “I think it’s because of the player,” […]

Mike Pouncey is a top offensive lineman that has played at a high level for a long time. Now that he is 30, his time in the NFL is winding down. In his quest to snatch an elusive Super Bowl ring, he decided to re-sign with the Los Angeles Chargers. The 15th overall pick of […]

Earlier this offseason, the Philadelphia Eagles traded for Jordan Howard to bolster their backfield. Despite acquiring him just a few months ago, the Eagles were rumored to be using Howard as a trade piece to try and lure Melvin Gordon, holding out and seeking a new, long-term contract, from the Los Angeles Chargers. Howard explained […]