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The NFL world is paying respects to the now-retired Andrew Luck. From general managers to coaches to players, Luck has earned praise as one of the league’s most respected figures. He was also a candidate to be MVP. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott joins the bunch of giving admiration to one of the game’s best […]

In the wake of Andrew Luck’s surprising retirement, Jacoby Brissett will be the starting quarterback of the Indianapolis Colts. Though entirely competent to do so, and considered as a future starter before the news, the Colts aren’t going to ask Brissett to emulate Luck. Colts general manager Chris Ballard talked about Brissett filling in for […]

When running back C.J. Prosise pounded in a 1-yard touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday, his Seattle Seahawks teammates were a bit peppier than other preseason touchdowns. It wasn’t quite because Prosise scored, it’s because of his journey to get to the end zone. Once showing signs as a versatile weapon as a […]

The Carolina Panthers may want to check to see if everything is okay with Christian McCaffrey after seeing the pictures of the running back in this year’s Madden 20 video game. McCaffrey shared his hilarious reaction to the glitch in the game on Twitter. I don’t wear a hand warmer over my belt cmon Madden […]

Andrew Luck has been considered one of the most talented quarterbacks in the NFL since he was drafted No. 1 overall in the 2012 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts. After a big season in 2018, expectations were sky high for the Colts and Luck entering this season. Unfortunately, that will not come to fruition. […]

In one of the most shocking developments in NFL history, 2012 first overall pick Andrew Luck has retired at the age of 29. It’s a stunning revelation given the Stanford standout was still in his prime. However, injuries took their toll on the young field general: Physical toll on Andrew Luck through 6 NFL seasons:» […]

The landscape of the NFL was morphed, twisted, and shocked by the retirement of Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck on Saturday night. Players, executives, and coaches all across the league are in astonishment of the news and wish him the best; including Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman. Roman said on Sunday, per the Ravens […]

When Andrew Luck suddenly retired from the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday night, a bevy of fans and media members criticized his decision. Former Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin took to Twitter to put those critics on blast. How dare Luck not sacrifice his body for MY entertainment. Who cares if your shoulder is too […]

The Minnesota Vikings thought they had their kicking problems solved when the team acquired Kaare Vedvik. After missing two field goals in the Vikings’ preseason contest against the Arizona Cardinals, Mike Zimmer is unsure of what to do next. “I honestly don’t know,” Zimmer said. “Since we brought Vedvik in, Wile has been punting good […]

This New England Patriots story is now unfolding in San Francisco, but Jimmy Garoppolo isn’t forgotten in Foxborough, albeit for a less-than-gleaming reason. Before Jimmy Garoppolo had a rebound game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday night, he had an awful preseason debut against the Denver Broncos in which he posted a 0.0 passer […]

Wide receiver Josh Gordon is back in action for the New England Patriots. According to ESPN’s Mike Reiss, Gordon is in full pads at Sunday’s practice, in turn, putting him off of the NFI list (non-football injury). WR Josh Gordon (10) is dressed in full pads at practice today, which is an indication he is […]

Perhaps not as shocking as Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck retiring, center Ryan Kalil returned from a brief retirement this offseason, deciding he was not done playing. The 34-year-old signed a one-year deal with the New York Jets at the beginning of August despite previously calling it quits after 12 seasons anchoring the Carolina Panthers’ […]

The Atlanta Falcons have had problems making field goals throughout the preseason. To help them overcome the stumbling block, Atlanta has signed veteran kicker Blair Walsh. Through three games in the preseason, Giorgio Tavecchio has struggled to kick the ball through the uprights. The former Oakland Raiders kicker has made just four of his eight […]

New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas might be walking into a nice situation with rising star second-year quarterback Sam Darnold, but the executive hired in June—after the NFL’s draft—has several big decisions to make outside of the vaulted QB position. Douglas, coming over from the Philadelphia Eagles after a three-year stint as their player […]

The Arizona Cardinals signed veteran wide receiver Michael Crabtree to a deal earlier in the week. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that it’ll be for one year, worth $3.25 million. With incentives, he can hit a maximum of $5.5 million salary. The team signed Crabtree following the release of Kevin White and a Hakeem Butler […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo visited the grounds where he tore his ACL last September on Saturday night. At the Kansas City Chiefs’ Arrowhead Stadium, Garoppolo didn’t let the past haunt him. That counts for both the ACL and his awful performance the game before. Prior to playing in Kansas City, Garoppolo shrank against […]

In Bruce Arians’ book “The Quarterback Whisperer,” he says former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is a natural. He wrote: “As if everything his father [XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck] knew about the game had been transferred to his via genetic code.” It’s fair to say, he was surprised to see the 29-year-old walk away from […]

The Houston Texans were expecting the worst when Lamar Miller was carted off of the field during their preseason bout against the Dallas Cowboys. A day later, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network is confirming that Miller will be out for the season with a torn ACL. #Texans RB Lamar Miller does, in fact, have a […]

The Washington Redskins have made the expected official. Head coach Jay Gruden announced on Sunday that Case Keenum will be his starter for the Redskins’ Week 1 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to ESPN’s John Keim. Keenum wasn’t supposed to be the starter. Colt McCoy had been given the job before training camp, but […]

Antonio Brown has been trying to allow the NFL to wear the helmet he has worn since entering the NFL in 2010. On Sunday, Brown has lost his second helmet grievance against the NFL per Ian Rapoport. Source: #Raiders WR Antonio Brown has lost his grievance for his helmet. Again. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August […]

While trade rumors run rampant, Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney isn’t yet on a new team. Clowney is on the franchise tag, but he hasn’t signed it, meaning the Texans can’t fine him to come to training camp, nor can they trade him without his permission. If he doesn’t like the trade, he simply […]

Kyler Murray has had a tale of two games. Against the Oakland Raiders in preseason Week 2, the Arizona Cardinals quarterback struggled; as he went 3-for-8 for 12 yards. The next week, he did well against the Minnesota Vikings while playing nearly a full half of football. For the game, the No. 1 overall pick […]

The Baltimore Ravens lost some pass-rushers in the 2019 offseason. The team witnessed long-time staple Terrell Suggs leave for his home state Arizona; signing with the Cardinals. Then, the young Za’Darius Smith left for a gaudy contract given by the Green Bay Packers. In all, they lost 15.5 sacks of production from 2018. But, defensive […]

The Oakland Raiders are parting ways with running back Doug Martin, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The team re-signed the back in early May after a season-ending injury to Isaiah Crowell. Martin — also known as the “Muscle Hamster” — played 16 games with the Raiders in 2018. He started nine. For the season, […]

The Indianapolis Colts could’ve regained $24.8 million from now-retired quarterback Andrew Luck. But, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the team has reached a financial settlement in which the Colts will not take back the money owed to Luck. Jim Irsay and the Colts are doing right by Luck. They have the rights to take back […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck announced his shocking retirement from the NFL on Saturday, sending shockwaves throughout the entire sports world. Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris reacted to the news and applauded Luck for walking away on his own terms. However, the Sixers star wasn’t too fond of those who reacted negatively to the 29-year-old’s […]

The unforeseen retirement of Andrew Luck sent shockwaves throughout the NFL and the entire sports world. After his sudden decision to retire, players across the league reacted on social media. NFL players send their love and respect to Andrew Luck after he announced his decision to retire. pic.twitter.com/8sBNjpAaLf — ESPN (@espn) August 25, 2019 Fans […]

Nicholas Grigsby is once again without a team to call home after the Baltimore Ravens currently cut him on Sunday. The Ravens parted ways with Grigsby and Paul Worrilow this weekend as they are looking to finalize their 53-man roster, per Josh Alper in NBC Sports’ ProFootballTalk. The cut is going to be another obstacle […]

The San Francisco 49ers took the field in their preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs with one of their offseason acquisitions taking the field for the first time. On Saturday night, linebacker Kwon Alexander said that getting back on the field was ‘legendary’. Q: Hey, Kwon Alexander, how nice was it to get back […]

The Miami Dolphins were second to last in the NFL when it came to overall yards gained, and they seemingly have found the solution to their woes by acquiring two great quarterbacks. However, the problem that Dolphins head coach Brian Flores now faces is who will he choose between Ryan Fitzpatrick and Josh Rosen to […]

After Andrew Luck retired on Saturday night, a multitude of players shared their thoughts on his decision. Among them, Houston Texans’ J.J. Watt called the decision “courageous.” Via NBC Sports’ ProFootballTalk: “He’s an incredible competitor,” Watt told reporters regarding Luck on Saturday night, after a preseason game against the Cowboys. “I’ve loved playing against him. […]

The Chicago Bears may have finally found a solution to their kicking woes in the form of Eddy Pineiro. The former Florida Gator is close to getting a contract after an impressive outing against the Indianapolis Colts. He was 2-for-2 on field goals Saturday night, one of which was an impressive 58-yard field goal. He […]

Many are still stunned by Andrew Luck’s decision to walk away from the Indianapolis Colts and football in general, but the game never waits for franchises to get their act together. With only a few days left before the 2019 NFL season kicks into gear, the team is most likely looking for a possible replacement […]

On a seemingly calm Saturday night, the Indianapolis Colts went into a state of shock when they received the news that Andrew Luck was retiring from the NFL. After seven special seasons, Luck decided it was best for him to hang up his cleats to move forward in his life. At just 29 years old, […]

Many Houston Texans fans are currently sick with worry after starting running back Lamar Miller went down with a potentially serious knee injury last Saturday. And their injury list seems to only grow as right guard Zach Fulton was also hit with the injury bug. During their preseason tussle with the Dallas Cowboys, Fulton seemingly […]

The sports world witnessed its most shocking retirement announcement of a generation late Saturday night. Andrew Luck, the prodigious quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts, stated mental fatigue compelled him to step away from the NFL. Luck dealt with lingering injuries for the last half of this decade, missing an entire season with a shoulder injury […]

New York Jets running back Le’Veon Bell is finally back on the football field after missing the entire 2018 NFL season. Plenty of Jets fans are now eager to see how their new man will play. There is also a genuine interest in how Bell will play alongside Ty Montgomery. Bell has been a supreme […]

Indianapolis Colts fans at Lucas Oil Stadium inexplicably booed quarterback Andrew Luck as he made his way off the field after news broke of his shocking retirement from the NFL on Saturday. The revelation obviously didn’t sit well with fans in the stadium, as well as Colts fans on social media. Los Angeles Clippers star […]

The Indianapolis Colts were dealt a major blow with the retirement of Andrew Luck just weeks before the start of the season. However, GM Chris Ballard believes they will be just fine since they have a strong team, one that will now be led by Jacoby Brissett. Ballard was particularly high on the new starting […]