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Commissioner Roger Goodell has been adamant about maintaining the timeline of the NFL season amid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Regardless, it appears there could be some changes made to the 2020 preseason leading up to it. The latest rumors are that the NFL could potentially shorten the preseason in an effort to reduce the […]

Washington Redskins coach Ron Rivera has made it clear he will support any player who decides to take a knee during the national anthem this upcoming season. Rivera said that he spoke with Eric Reid last season when he was with the Carolina Panthers about the protests and what exactly the thought process was behind […]

The league has had to take unprecedented action in order to prepare for the 2020 NFL season amid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It appears Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians may even opt to take it a step further. Arians acknowledged the prospect of keeping a third quarterback away from the facility in […]

There really isn’t a question about the best team in Miami Dolphins history, because there also could be an argument made that this team is also the best in NFL history. The 1972 Dolphins was just the franchise’s seventh season, but there was high hope heading into the year. In 1971, the Dolphins finished with […]

Multiple NFL players have signed a letter to Congress in hopes that qualified immunity will be ended in the United States. Qualified immunity is a legal doctrine that gives police officers more leeway when excessive force is being used against a citizen, arguing that they were acting within the scope of their jobs. After George […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has never been the most accessible player in the league. Those that have attempted to contact him via social media are all too familiar with this notion. Fortunately, it appears that may no longer be the case. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, Roethlisberger reportedly plans to unblock […]

It’s a no-brainer to name the best team in New York Jets history. Not only did the 1968 Jets season end in the franchise’s only Super Bowl title in one of the greatest upsets — and guarantees — in sports history, but this team was indisputably superb all season. Led by head coach Weeb Ewbank […]

The New Orleans Saints had a lot of bad teams for a long time but the past decade-plus, they have turned around the franchise. The team brought in Drew Brees and the New Orleans franchise changed forever. The 2009 team did have some controversy, but the team won their first Super Bowl, a feat that […]

The New England Patriots are undoubtedly the greatest dynasty in modern NFL history. With six Lombardis in their trophy case, it is tough to pick which year can be considered the franchise’s greatest. In this feature, we make the argument on why their 2016 campaign takes the cake. No Brady, no problem New England had […]

Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon still has high expectations for Tom Brady with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but he knows that he has taken a bit of a step back in terms of his arm strength. Moon said on Colin Cowherd’s show that he really watched Brady close last season and saw a little […]

Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon has seen a change in New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees’ arm strength, especially as the season goes on. Brees turned 41 years old on January 15, and Moon knows exactly what it’s like to lose arm strength as a quarterback gets older. Speaking to Colin Cowherd, Moon said […]

Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter is confident that wide receiver Calvin Ridley is prepared to take a big step forward during the 2020 season. Ridley was on pace to eclipse the 1,000-yard mark during the 2019 season before an abdominal injury forced him to miss the last three games of the year. Koetter has […]

Detroit Lions running back Bo Scarbrough has gone back to Alabama to finish up his degree so he can later pursue a career as an FBI agent. In 2018, Scarbrough left Alabama with one year of eligibility left and five more classes needed to finish up his degree. Scarbrough admits that he feels a little […]

Former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton would like the NFL world to know that he’s in game shape. The free agent quarterback continued his trend of posting workout slideshows on Instagram, with a recent post documenting Newton lifting weights and performing an array of impressive exercises. “Never dim your lights to make others comfortable,” Newton […]

The Houston Texans are wrapping up their virtual offseason program, but that doesn’t mean the work is done for Deshaun Watson and the other receivers. According to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle, Watson will continue to have regular throwing sessions with the wideouts and tight ends on the squad. Watson has been working out […]

After New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees comments about the national anthem, Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe was very critical of him. Brees and Sharpe had talked before, but it was only in passing and never anything deep and powerful. After Brees’ comments, Sharpe was very critical of Brees on “Undisputed”, calling his apology meaningless […]

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick is excited to be in Devin McCourty’s corner as he continues to try to fight for social justice. McCourty was honored by Boston Uncornered, an organization that tries to redirect gang-affiliated people off the street corners. In taped remarks, Belichick said he is excited to have more healthy discussions, […]

After going 4-12 in their first season in 1995, the Jacksonville Jaguars quickly improved to become AFC contenders by the late 90s. Under head coach Tom Coughlin, Jacksonville got better and all that improvement culminated in a 1999 season that saw the young franchise churn out its best team of all time. The 1999 Jaguars […]

New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty was honored by team owner Robert Kraft on Tuesday night for his work with Boston Uncornered. As reported by Mike Reiss of ESPN (via Pro Football Talk), Boston Uncornered is “a corner to college model that engages gang-involved individuals to end generational urban poverty.” McCourty has been championing the […]

Whether or not to kneel for the national anthem was easily the biggest debate of the 2016 NFL season. Sparked by the actions of then San Fransisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick as a protest to police brutality, a number of players joined Kap in protest while others did not. Former NFL wide receiver Brandon Marshall […]

San Franciso 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman is calling out those in the NFL who have chosen to stay silent amid the nationwide protests against racism and social injustice, especially Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. “It’s not pulling them like it is the rest of the country,” Richard Sherman told the San Francisco Chronicle. “Because if […]

Clemson University alums, Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson and Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, are spearheading real change in their alma matter. The NFL stars are urging the university to scrap the use of the name of John C. Calhoun — a notorious slave owner and former U.S. Vice President — in the school’s […]

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick was ostracized by the league for peacefully protesting during the national anthem, which is played before every game. Kaepernick’s protest foreshadowed the widespread protesting going on around the country currently following the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. Now, while Kap continues to lead and tackle […]

The disassociation of Reggie Bush to the USC Trojans is expected to come to an end soon after a decade, according a report by Kyle Bonagura of ESPN. The former second pick in the 2006 NFL draft was disassociated from the university when USC football was hit with major infractions by the NCAA. Due to […]

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is currently gearing up to enter his first season outside the shadow of longtime NFL quarterback Eli Manning, who retired following the conclusion of the 2019-20 campaign. Already stepping up as a leader for the Giants, the soon-to-be second-year signal-caller is now motivated to ‘drive change’ in the United […]

As far as the best teams in franchise history go, it has been all downhill for the Tennessee Titans since the organization’s inaugural season back in 1999. Although there have been both peaks and valleys for the current AFC South franchise, including more than a few significant playoff runs and impressive single-season efforts, the Titans […]

Just this past season, despite being an underdog to win, Stephon Gilmore of the New England Patriots won the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year award. Could there be another dark horse candidate to take home the hardware in 2020? Before the 2019 season began, Gilmore had +8000 odds to win the NFL’s Defensive Player […]

Famous filmmaker Spike Lee joined the New Orleans Saints Tuesday in an online video meeting. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Lee commended the Saints’ very own veteran quarterback Drew Brees for standing up to President Donald Trump last week before sharing his experiences in race relations. Saints coach Sean Payton even joked that he liked […]

When Derrius Guice was selected from LSU in the second round by the Washington Redskins back in 2018, his fall from his expected draft position of the first round raised some eyebrows and led to discussions of if his off-field behavior was the cause for that fall. While he was unable to suit up until […]

Philadelphia Eagles star cornerback Darius Slay may no longer be on the Detroit Lions, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t think highly of his former teammates. When asked on Twitter what his thoughts on Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford are, Slay quoted the tweet stating that the former No. 1 overall pick is “easily top 10” […]

Mike Vrabel has his fun. During an interview with NBC Sports Boston’s Camera Guys, the Tennessee Titans head coach recalled on a time when he decided to playfully stick a point to his longtime mentor, transcription via Giants Wire. “Every other day, it’s not an exaggeration that [Belichick] would reference the New York Giants. And he’d […]

If a NFL franchise only has one Super Bowl title to its credit, the odds of that championship-winning squad being the best team in the organization’s history are pretty high. As is the case for the 2017 Philadelphia Eagles, the fact that this team managed to finally capture the franchise’s first ever Super Bowl title […]

Green Bay Packers starting left tackle David Bakhtiari has become one of the best in the league at what he does. As a result, it would be only right for Bakhtiari to begin to expect a potential contract extension from the Green Bay Packers with his current pact nearing its conclusion. However, Bakhtiari recently stated […]

Former Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey was traded across the country midway through last season and concluded the 2019 campaign as a member of the Los Angeles Rams. With Ramsey currently seeking a contract extension from the Rams after attempting to receive a massive payday from the aforementioned Jaguars, Los Angeles general manager Les Snead […]

The New England Patriots had high hopes for Michigan edge rusher Chase Winovich when they picked him in the third round of the 2019 draft. After a preseason in which the 6-foot-3, 250-pound pass-rusher lead the team with 2.5 sacks, expectations rose even higher. But, as Winovich quickly learned, the NFL is hard business, especially […]

Jadeveon Clowney is one of the premier free agents that remain unsigned in the NFL. According to NFL Network’s Nate Burleson, Clowney would be a perfect fit for the Tennessee Titans in 2020. During a segment on NFL Network’s Good Morning Football, Burleson pinpointed the Titans as an ideal landing spot for Clowney, transcription via […]

Over the years, the Cleveland Browns have had the label of being a team that nobody wants to play for. However, there is a former member of the team that wished he would’ve stayed his entire career there. While reflecting on his career, Peyton Hillis wishes he would’ve retired with Cleveland. In an interview with […]

The Seattle Seahawks have had 12 10-win seasons since their first season in 1976. Ten of those seasons have come in the last 20 years. So, it’s safe to say that the Seahawks have had their fair share of success in the 21st century. With that success comes quite a few quality teams. However, only […]

Although Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette doesn’t really know where his future will lead as a member of the AFC South franchise, the veteran rusher knows exactly where he stands in regard to the ongoing protests throughout the country. Leonard Fournette not only took part in a protest in Jacksonville this week, but the […]