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The Carolina Panthers made Christian McCaffrey the highest-paid running back in NFL history with a four-year, $64 million contract extension this offseason. If it were up to Hall of Fame running back Curtis Martin, New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley would be next in line to receive a massive payday. Paying running backs big […]

The New England Patriots have found their successor for Tom Brady with the signing of Cam Newton to a one-year deal. Although it is safe to assume that Newton will be the starter heading into the 2020 NFL season, it remains to be seen just where he stacks up against the rest of the quarterbacks […]

The Miami Dolphins are in the middle of a rebuild, although it is one that has yet to reach the valleys that many expected it to. The Dolphins were considered to be the NFL’s very worst team heading into the 2019 season, but surprised with a 5-11 record. Even though the team did not fully […]

The New England Patriots have made a splashing singing bringing in quarterback Cam Newton to compete for the team’s starting quarterback job. There is understandably a lot of buzz surrounding this news with the quarterback position with the Patriots being a question mark after Tom Brady left to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during free […]

The New England Patriots made a major splash in free agency on Sunday. And it was one that surprised a lot of people: Cam Newton signed with the Pats. The Denver Broncos noticed. New England went out and addressed their biggest problem, signing veteran superstar quarterback Cam Newton to a one-year “incentive laden” deal. Now, […]

The NFL announced penalties for the New England Patriots stemming from an illegal filming incident back in December, with the Cincinnati Bengals being part of the story. New England will be fined $1.1 million and forfeit their 2021 third-round pick. Additionally, the Patriots’ film crew will not be allowed to film games during the upcoming […]

The Chicago Bears signed veteran wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. to a one-year contract this offseason. While that might not be the biggest move by a team this offseason, he’s a great addition to the team. Ginn Jr. is one of the better deep threats in football. He is incredibly fast and will be a great […]

The Buffalo Bills are aware that the New England Patriots made an unexpectedly major splash in free agency on Sunday when they signed veteran superstar quarterback Cam Newton. Cam Newton and the Patriots agreed to a one-year deal that is reportedly heavy on incentives. And he’s going to go in there and “fight” for the […]

Now that Cam Newton is on Tom Brady’s former team, the New England Patriots, the question is irresistible: Which quarterback will make a deeper playoff run in 2020? Cam Newton agreed to a one-year deal with the Patriots on Sunday afternoon, a bolt of lightning in a quiet and uncertain NFL summer, with teams not […]

The New England Patriots served up a shocker on Sunday evening, signing veteran quarterback Cam Newton to a one-year deal. Newton had been searching for a job since he was cut by the Carolina Panthers in March. The Patriots figured to be a team of interest after Tom Brady signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, […]

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen is not often mentioned as one of the premier players at his position. Regardless, his efforts have not gone unnoticed by his fellow competitors and those that pay close attention. Former Green Bay Packers wide receiver and current NFL Network analyst James Jones is among those that have […]

Might Antonio Brown be heading to the Washington Redskins? Brown worked out with Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins on Friday night, running routes and catching passes in what looks like limited visibility, via Pete Hailey’s Twitter account. Dwayne Haskins and Antonio Brown’s chemistry has reached Running Routes In The Dark levels pic.twitter.com/PjzjnqSpMp — Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) […]

The New England Patriots seemed resigned to a quarterback competition between journeyman Brian Hoyer and 2019 fourth-round pick Jarrett Stidham. That changed on Sunday evening. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported the Patriots have signed veteran quarterback Cam Newton to a one-year deal. Former NFL MVP Cam Newton has reached agreement on a one-year, incentive-laden deal […]

The Buffalo Bills are counting on third-year quarterback Josh Allen to make strides as a passer in 2020. But they certainly are not complaining about his scrambling abilities. Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is not mad, either. Elliott was asked during a Twitch.tv live stream why the Bills quarterback has more rushing touchdowns than […]

The Las Vegas Raiders managed to get a surplus of talent under center this offseason by bringing in Marcus Mariota to back up Derek Carr. It appears the two have already found a way to get acquainted despite the restrictions placed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Carr and Mariota were spotted getting a […]

Chase Young was widely regarded as the most talented player in the 2020 NFL Draft. However, while the Washington Redskins rookie will look to unleash that talent on the rest of the league, veteran linebacker Thomas Davis is stressing the basics. The 37-year-old Davis said a deep understanding of the playbook is the most beneficial thing […]

Los Angeles Rams superstar defensive lineman Aaron Donald is one of a kind. Many consider him to be the best defensive player in football right now. In fact, many consider him to be the best player in football right now period, regardless of position. And it is not uncommon to see people putting him near […]

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman is poised for a breakout year following his stellar rookie campaign. Despite the challenges that have come with training for the 2020 NFL season amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it seems he has had no problem fine-tuning his skill set this offseason. Hardman was recently seen working on […]

The New York Jets are hoping for big things from defensive tackle Quinnen Williams in 2020. Defensive coordinator Gregg Williams joined SNY.tv to talk about star safety Jamal Adams’ future with the team amid his recent trade request. "I've got [Jamal's] back" Gregg Williams believes Jamal Adams is on track to become a Hall of […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea underwent a minor procedure to address an unspecified hand injury; a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Saturday. Vea is expected to miss some time early in training camp, which is scheduled to begin July 28. However, the 25-year-old is expected to be fully healthy once the regular season […]

One wonders what La’el Collins thinks about this: The New York Jets figured to ask for future draft capital in any potential trade involving star safety Jamal Adams. But that might not be the case when it comes to the Dallas Cowboys. Tony Pauline of Pro Football Network reported the Jets are showing interest in […]

The Kansas City Chiefs and defensive tackle Chris Jones appear at an impasse as it pertains to contract extension negotiations. Per James Palmer of the NFL Network, the Covid-19 pandemic appears to have played a role in the two sides being able to find common ground. Jones is coming off of a 2019 campaign that […]

Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers know the coronavirus pandemic has altered the trajectory of the offseason for all 32 NFL teams. Rather than partaking in organized team activities (OTAs) to prepare for the 2020 campaign, the Packers and other teams have had to resort to “virtual” offseasons. In Green Bay, Aaron Rodgers has […]

Jermiah Braswell was going to have a tough time making the Arizona Cardinals, and now he’s made it even tougher on himself. According to Jordan Danaji of CBS Sports, Braswell was arrested after driving his car into Lake Erie. The arrest took place on Saturday evening when the police received a call about a car […]

With quarterback Dak Prescott on the franchise tag for 2020 and a strong incoming rookie class, the Dallas Cowboys are loading up for a deep playoff run. The roster is well-built in most areas, but one position group may prevent the team from reaching its end goal. Center Travis Frederick retired this offseason, leaving a […]

Former New England Patriots wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell shed some light on what it was like to be a young wideout playing alongside current Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady. Mitchell said Brady respects guys that are fully committed and attempt to limit mental mistakes (via Abigail Adams of NESN): “I am not sure I have the […]

Former Washington Redskins offensive line coach Joe Bugel passed away on Sunday at the age of 80, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Joe Bugel, the great NFL offensive line coach for Washington who went on to serve as the Cardinals' head coach from 1990-93, passed away today. Bugel was 80 years old. pic.twitter.com/QsHDeoIVH5 — Adam Schefter […]

Strong technique and timing are important for any offensive lineman in the NFL. But for the New England Patriots, intellect is paramount. Patriots offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia said during an interview on Sirius XM radio the Pats use the Wonderlic IQ test as a baseline for potential draft prospects (via Brain Mazique of Heavy.com): […]

It goes without saying the New England Patriots will look different in 2020. After all, Tom Brady will no longer be under center after leading the Pats to six Super Bowl titles in 20 years with the franchise. Journeyman quarterback Brian Hoyer and 2019 fourth-round pick Jarrett Stidham will compete for the starting quarterback spot. […]

Some fans and media alike have questioned the way the Green Bay Packers have treated Aaron Rodgers over the years. Brandon Marshall, a former NFL wide receiver, believes that the Packers ‘wasted’ Rodgers’ career. While speaking on The Herd, Colin Cowherd’s show on Fox Sports, Marshall shared how he feels the Packers have let down […]

The New England Patriots have limited financial flexibility, with just over $1.3 million in cap space according to Over The Cap. Ryan Hannable of WEEI opines New England’s cap situation could lead to further cuts in training camp if players do not perform. One of the players Hannable singles out is wide receiver Mohamed Sanu, […]

They haven’t had much success thus far in the 21st century, but the Cleveland Browns have been one of the NFL’s most storied franchises since their inception in 1946. They have boasted some true icons of the game over the past 74 years, so here are the five biggest legends in Browns history. 5. Otto […]

The Washington Redskins are one of the most successful teams in the history of the NFL. They rank fifth all-time in wins with 603 and are seventh all-time with three Super Bowl rings. Due to that, it is pretty clear that this franchise has seen a lot of greatness walk through its doors. With that […]

Jamal Adams has requested a trade from the New York Jets and some people are wondering what led him to this point. While he’s been painted as the villain in this situation, ESPN’s Rich Cimini points out that Adams is frustrated with New York’s lack of communication in contract talks: “While Adams looks like the […]

It is uncertain how the Green Bay Packers plan on using Jordan Love in his rookie season with the team. While Love is seemingly the eventual replacement for Aaron Rodgers, Brett Favre believes Green Bay should use Love similar to how the New Orleans Saints use Taysom Hill. During a conversation about Love, Favre told […]

The Buffalo Bills were able to acquire Stefon Diggs in a blockbuster trade this offseason, prompting some to believe that John Brown and Cole Beasley will see fewer targets in 2020. On the contrary, Josh Allen believes that Diggs will actually give more opportunities to Brown and Beasley next season: “I think this is going […]

LaDainian Tomlinson would have a remarkable career with the San Diego Chargers (now Los Angeles Chargers) before ending his career with the New York Jets. Despite playing the latter part of his career with Philip Rivers, Tomlinson wishes he played his entire career with Drew Brees. LaDainian Tomlinson wishes he played his entire career with […]

The Buffalo Bills signed Josh Norman earlier this offseason, reuniting him with Sean McDermott. Despite all of the criticism the Bills have received, McDermott defended Buffalo’s decision to sign Norman in free agency: “There’s been a lot of talk of how he played and how his chapter in Washington maybe didn’t unfold the way that […]

Gardner Minshew is entering his first full season as the starting quarterback of the Jacksonville Jaguars. And he’s confident in that the Jaguars can shock some people next season. In a sit down with John Oehser of the team’s official website, Minshew laid out his expectations for Jacksonville in 2020: “We set the expectations we […]