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Being a top-10 pick in the NFL Draft comes with high expectations and replacing an icon for the Pittsburgh Steelers — Ryan Shazier — adds to that. Both statements become truer when that top pick was acquired on the basis of a bevy of picks given up. Devin Bush, the No. 10 overall pick and […]

Green Bay Packers rookie defensive lineman Rashan Gary is certainly one of the more interesting first-year players in the NFL, as he is one of the rookies with the most boom-or-bust potential. Thus far, Packers defensive coordinator Mike Pettine is loving what he has seen from Gary. “You love his effort,” said Pettine, according to […]

Dalvin Cook has the tools and talents to be one of the NFL’s most explosive running backs, but his history of injuries have kept him from breaking out. After rehabbing from a litany of injuries in 2018, Cook enters the Minnesota Vikings training camp completely healthy, and ready to be as effective as he used […]

Minority owners usually don’t have much of say in terms of coaching and player changes, but that didn’t stop some of the Pittsburgh Steelers minority owners from trying to stop the team from giving Mike Tomlin an extension. Ed Bouchette of TheAthletic.com reported that some of the owners tried to talk Art Rooney II to […]

One of the big question marks heading into the Philadelphia Eagles preseason is how would the running back carries be split up. It’s only been a few days of practice, but it appears that Jordan Howard is quickly taking over the role as the top back. According to Eliot Shorr-Parks of 94WIP.com, Howard has been […]

The Oakland Raiders had a very busy offseason, adding big names like Antonio Brown, Trent Brown, Tyrell Williams, Lamarcus Joyner, and Vontaze Burfict to shore up both sides of the ball. While not many are considering the Raiders a true contender in the deep AFC in spite of their improvements, running back Doug Martin thinks […]

The Baltimore Ravens have their starting quarterback figured out, but after Robert Griffin III suffered a fractured right thumb over the weekend, the team is now looking to sign someone else to provide some depth. While the team continues its training camp, head coach John Harbaugh has said that the team will almost certainly have […]

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee is entering his tenth year in the league and is back to where it all started, playing special teams. Lee came back to the team on the reduced salary and is ready to help the team in whatever way he can. “I am just trying to help anyway I can,” […]

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree is entering the final year of his contract, and while some players might see that as a distraction, Dupree is actually embracing it, saying that it’s “fun”: “For one year, I’m going to go out and do my thing,” Dupree said, according to Chris Adamski of The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. “I’m […]

After the Green Bay Packers released Mike Daniels he had plenty of choices on what team to play for next, but he picked the Detroit Lions and it was for one simple reason, Matt Patricia. According to Daniels, he had 13 teams that contacted him to play for their team and mulled over a few […]

Mark Ingram may now be a member of the Baltimore Ravens, but that does not mean he will forget how his final season with the New Orleans Saints ended this past year. Of course, the Saints fell to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game in controversial fashion, as Rams cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman […]

Los Angeles Chargers defensive lineman Joey Bosa played in just seven games this past season as a result of a foot injury, finishing with 23 tackles, 5.5 sacks and a fumble recovery. But now, Bosa is healthy and ready to go: “I don’t know if it makes me a better player that I have a […]

New England Patriots defensive end Michael Bennett has never been afraid to speak his mind, and now he seems to be taking some shots at some of his former coaches. Bennett returned to practice on Sunday after missing a couple of days for a personal reason. Bennett talked to the media and had praise for […]

Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid is one of the few players that is still playing in the league after kneeling and just because he got another contract doesn’t mean he is changing his ways. Reid was asked if he would continue to kneel and he said that he will because he hasn’t seen the change […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is known for wearing his heart on his sleeve, and his receivers are apparently finding that out the hard way in training camp. According to Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Mayfield screamed at his receivers following a failed scramble deal in practice, a reaction that Browns head […]

The New Orleans Saints have released wide receiver Cameron Meredith, according to Herbie Teope of The New Orleans Times-Picayune. Meredith is coming off of a 2018 campaign in which he was limited to just six games due to a knee injury that ultimately landed him on the injured reserve list in November. During the time […]

The Indianapolis Colts are going to be shorthanded for a while with Jabaal Sheard going down with a knee injury. Colts coach Frank Reich said via Pro Football Talk on Sunday said that Sheard is going to miss some time with the injury but it’s unclear just how long that is going to be. Colts […]

New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder left practice with an apparent left ankle injury on Monday, according to Rich Cimini of ESPN. The Jets signed Crowder this offseason as part of a major free-agent haul that also included running back Le’Veon Bell and linebacker C.J. Mosley. Crowder is expected to be an integral piece […]

It’s only a few days into practice but Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur is already throwing his praise towards wide receiver Jake Kumerow. Kumerow had a great sideline catch on Sunday and after practice, LaFleur talked about how trustworthy and reliable the former DIII standout has been. Matt LaFleur on Jake Kumerow, who had […]

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner got some advice this offseason from one of the greatest to ever play basketball, Michael Jordan. The two sat down and talked about everything, and according to Wagner, he really tried to pick his brain on everything from training to the mindset while playing. Wagner, who acts as his own […]

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey is one of the most outspoken personalities in the NFL and is usually putting on a show on and off the field. Ramsey made quite the scene when he showed up to training camp in the back of a secured money truck. Ramsey was asked about some of his antics […]

Free-agent running back Theo Riddick, who met with the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, is now scheduled to visit with the Denver Broncos, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Riddick was released by the Detroit Lions late last week, as the Lions seem ready to move forward with a backfield led by Kerryon Johnson and […]

Staying healthy is something that Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz has not been able to do over the first three seasons of his NFL career. While he did play a full 16-game campaign during his rookie year, he followed that up by tearing his ACL in Week 14 the following season, a season in which […]

At the beginning of the offseason, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton underwent arthroscopic shoulder surgery to repair an issue that had been plaguing him throughout the second half of the 2018 campaign. The Panthers actually shut Newton down for the final two games of the season as a result of the injury, but Newton says […]

Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald is not used to being at training camp, so this summer is a bit of a shock to his system. The two-time reigning Defensive Player of the Year sat out of the Rams’ last two training camps while awaiting a new contract, a new contract that he finally […]

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill has not exactly made a whole lot of friends this offseason. Back in March, Hill was hit with child abuse allegations after his three-year old son suffered a broken arm. The child was then taken out of the home of Hill and his fiance. A recording that later […]

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Demarcus Lawrence is still working his way back from shoulder surgery, which he had after signing his five-year, $105 million deal back in April. Lawrence is still in the physically unable to perform list during training camp and will likely won’t be back for a while longer. However, Lawrence already has sights […]

The Oakland Raiders have activated wide receiver Antonio Brown from the non-football injury list, according to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk. Brown was dealing with a minor issue on the first day of training camp late last week, but now, he has been cleared to practice with the team. The 31-year-old arrived to Napa […]

Odell Beckham Jr. is widely considered one of the best wide receivers in the NFL, and now that he is a member of the Cleveland Browns, Baker Mayfield is seeing that first hand. Thus far, Mayfield is simply amazed at what he is seeing. “He can do things I’ve never seen before,” Mayfield said, according […]

The Cleveland Browns brought in running back Kareem Hunt despite his eight-game suspension to start the season. But Dee Haslam, wife of Browns owner Jimmy Haslam, has indicated that Hunt still has to show he’s worthy of being part of the Browns’ organization when he returns. “We know that Kareem has work to do, and […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster has a strong personality. It shines through quite often and has made him a fan favorite in Pittsburgh. Now he’s adding another quirky reason to the list of why fans love him so much. Smith-Schuster autographed a fans head. Then he told the fan he’d give him season tickets […]

The Washington Redskins have a very notable absence at camp so far – Trent Williams. Williams is the star of the offensive line. He’s arguably been their best place for years now and is one of the best offensive linemen in football. The recent reports were that the dispute isn’t just about money. Williams is […]

Josh Johnson knows how quickly things can change. The Baltimore Ravens felt good about their quarterback situation heading into the offseason. They traded Joe Flacco but have young quarterback Lamar Jackson in his place. Meanwhile, Jackson had Robert Griffin III behind him as a mentor. Some bad news hit when it was announced Griffin suffered […]

The Los Angeles Rams had to face a scary reality last season. Todd Gurley isn’t always going to be around. The running back struggled with knee issues near the end of the season (and into the playoffs). In fact, it caused his usage in the Super Bowl to be a lot lower than anyone would’ve […]

The Washington Redskins traded for Alex Smith in the 2018 offseason – hoping to have finally secured a quarterback that could get them to the playoffs regularly. Things started off well, with the Redskins jumping out to a 6-3 start. However, Smith gruesomely broke his leg then, and the season was derailed. Washington ended up […]

There are three quarterbacks from the 2004 NFL Draft that are still starting under center for their respective teams. Among them, Philip Rivers of the Los Angeles Chargers may have the best shot at making the Super Bowl. The Chargers have skilled players at just about every position, and this may be the best defense […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars’ training camp is underway. Still boasting one of the NFL’s best defenses and an offense devoid of Blake Bortles, they are, at this point, a contender out of the AFC South. However, before the season starts, some players will be gone. We’ve seen cuts all offseason of big-time players and starters. Now, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have endured an offseason that has been all about reducing the drama in the locker room. Their training camp will test the waters and hopefully shape a team which will contend for yet another season. With a team ready to make its mark, the Steelers could become that team. Before then, some […]

Lance Kendricks was sitting at home this offseason, thinking he wasn’t going to be playing football in 2019. That was until he received a call from the New England Patriots. After signing, Kendricks said it was a “no-brainer” to join New England. For nearly two decades, the Patriots have become a model franchise in all […]