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It’s a tough time to try to get paid like an NFL running back. Ezekiel Elliott has been one of the most productive backs in the league since he was drafted fourth overall by the Dallas Cowboys in 2016, but with two years left on rookie deal, Elliott is slated to earn only $3.853 million […]

The Miami Dolphins have announced that tight end Dwayne Allen will begin training camp on the physically unable to perform list, per Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. Allen, who signed a two-year, $6.5 million contract with the Dolphins back in March, joins linebacker Mike Hull and cornerback Cordrea Tankersly on the PUP. They’ll remain there […]

Starting July 25th, the Chicago Bears — under the watchful eye of Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace — will begin prepping for a second Super Bowl run. This time, they are aiming to get further than the WildCard round, and it all starts in training camp. During the heat of practice, some will look to […]

Following the debut of 2019’s rendition of Amazon’s All or Nothing featuring the Carolina Panthers, all eyes are on Charlotte’s beloved team. However, now is not quite the time to reminisce on the 2018 season and what could’ve been, because the Panthers are entering training camp. One of the NFL’s most improved teams of the […]

As training camp nears for the new-look Cincinnati Bengals, players on the roster bubble are on alert. The Bengals off-season lacks continuity for the better. Replacing the 16-year head coach Marvin Lewis is former Los Angeles Rams and Sean McVay assistant Zac Taylor. With a change in a head coach, roster cuts to previous staff […]

The Chicago Bears signed safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix to a one-year deal this offseason. It seemed like the contract could end up being a steal as Clinton-Dix has shown in the past that he can be an elite-level talent at the position. However, it looks like Chicago will have to pump the breaks for the […]

The New York Giants selected Saquon Barkley with the second overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Quite a few people didn’t agree with a team taking a running back that early, but Barkley has been even better than advertised – which seemed impossible. In his rookie year, Barkley put up 1,307 rushing yards and […]

Although Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders’ sudden decision to retire still raises plenty of questions to this day, it appears those close to the situation were hardly surprised. Sanders was still at the top of his game when he decided to retire in 1998 after 10 seasons in Detroit. According to Dave Birkett of […]

Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Kendrick Norton had to see his football career end entirely too fast. This all happened this offseason following a car crash – when he had to have his left arm amputated. However, the Dolphins are doing a great job of trying to continue and support the young player. That trend continued […]

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio has no doubts about quarterback Joe Flacco as the starter going into the 2019 NFL season. It appears he has given a potential timeline on when he will decide Flacco’s backup. There appears to be a battle brewing between quarterbacks Drew Lock and Kevin Hogan for the No. 1 […]

The Houston Texans had a strong regular season in 2018, going 11-5 and winning the AFC South Division. However, the season ended quickly after that. Houston lost in the first round of the playoffs to its divisional rivals, the Indianapolis Colts. The hope for the Texans is that they can build off the fantastic 2018 […]

The Dallas Cowboys and running back Ezekiel Elliott haven’t exactly seen eye-to-eye when it comes to a new contract. With that in mind, it doesn’t seem like Elliott will be at training camp when it opens up. In fact, according to Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com, he might not even be in the country at all. […]

The New England Patriots will open training camp without two of their best offensive weapons. Running back Sony Michel and wide receiver Demaryius Thomas will start training camp on the PUP list. RB Sony Michel (knee) and WR Demaryius Thomas (Achilles) are opening camp on the active/physically unable to perform list, per @FieldYates. This means […]

Now in his third year as an Indianapolis Colt, former Ohio State Buckeye Malik Hooker is a key cog on an improved defense. The 6-foot-2, 213-pound safety has proven to be the right pick at No. 15 in the 2017 NFL Draft, as he’s been a focal point to a shored up secondary. With that […]

The Denver Broncos are one of the first teams to begin their training camp this offseason. Newly hired offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello had some high-praise for Phillip Lindsay. When talking with the media, Scangarello discussed what makes Lindsay a unique running back in the NFL. Scangarello said that Lindsay is one of the few players […]

The Denver Broncos have begun training camp. Many people are watching running backs Phillip Lindsay and Royce Freeman. Broncos offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello had an interesting comparison for their running backs. When talking to the media, Rich Scangarello said that Lindsay and Freeman remind him of the Atlanta Falcons duo from a few years ago. […]

Most people believe the quarterback position is the most difficult position to play in football. After that, there has been a long-going argument on what position is the second-hardest to play. To some, cornerback is the second-most difficult position to play in the NFL. Playing cornerback can be tough as the NFL is continually making […]

Next on the list of the NFL’s Top 100 Players, we have numbers 80-71. Previously, we had Ronnie Stanley come in at 90 and Frank Clark at 81. You can view the previous players below: The NFL’s Top 100 Players: 100-91 The NFL’s Top 100 Players: 90-81 Now, here are the next 10 players to […]

The safety position in the NFL is beginning to evolve into a position that is even more vital to defenses now. Teams are searching for guys who can play in coverage and aren’t afraid to get dirty in the run game. There are a ton of talented safeties in the NFL but not all of […]

Previously, on the NFL Top 100 Players list, Adrian Amos and Damon Harrison just cracked the select club. You can view numbers 100-91 here. Now, we quickly get into the rest of the list, starting with number 90. Here is the second installment of my own rendition of the NFL’s Top 100 Players in 2019. […]

It feels like yesterday when Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was selected No. 1 overall in the 2011 NFL Draft, then took the league by storm. Over the years, the 6-foot-5, 245-pound dual-threat has built a reputation of the NFL’s most celebrated game-changers, and his resume backs that up. He’s a 2011 Rookie of The […]

Despite contemplating retirement, running back Darren Sproles is back with the Philadelphia Eagles for what appears to be one last run. The 5-foot-6, 36-year-old back has continued to defy expectations throughout his career. Returning yet again for another season is the latest transcendent feat in his NFL journey. However, his role may be different — […]

The Arizona Cardinals have placed six players on the physically unable to perform list, including tight end Charles Clay, defensive lineman Robert Nkemdiche, offensive lineman Max Garcia, linebacker Brooks Reed, cornerback Brandon Williams, and linebacker Dante Booker. Per NBC Sports’ Pro Football Talk, the players are eligible to come off the list at any time. Both […]

Rising sophomore cornerback Donte Jackson of the Carolina Panthers is not feeling how he was portrayed on Amazon’s sports docuseries “All or Nothing,” which captured behind the scenes footage of the Panthers’ season. In the series, a Week 10 matchup with Antonio Brown and the Pittsburgh Steelers saw the then-rookie cornerback Jackson heated over his […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ defensive end Solomon Thomas is coming off a tough 2018 outing following the tragic and sudden death of sister Ella, who took her own life in January of that year. The third-year player is coming back from a break and speaking about continuing the conversation about mental health issues. Via Jennifer […]

With the talk of the NFL circling around Patrick Mahomes, Deshaun Watson seems to be forgotten as a talented up-and-coming quarterback. For the past two seasons, Watson has continually shown he belongs in the NFL. Watson broke onto the scene with an impressive rookie season that ended prematurely due to a torn ACL. Before the […]

Feeling dangerous isn’t just a saying for Baker Mayfield, it is a lifestyle. The Cleveland Browns quarterback has quickly become the face of the franchise and is ready to lead them to the promised land—exuberating his swagger along the way. The hype surrounding the Browns this offseason is absolutely warranted. Some people aren’t ready to […]

New Denver Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco is already getting the rebranding treatment from his teammates. Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders calls Flacco “Pretty Boy Flacco,” explaining that the Super Bowl MVP, 34, is “just very thoughtful of how he moves.” The Broncos acquired Flacco from the Baltimore Ravens in February in exchange for a fourth-round pick […]

Oakland Raiders wideout Antonio Brown shared a video of himself on social media training in an odd manner and practicing his grip. Posting a video captioned “All day baby” on Twitter on Saturday, the 31-year-old wide receiver is seen alternating clutching onto a brick and releasing it, only to catch it with his other hand […]

Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson, who was enshrined 20 years ago, could be one of many former NFL greats boycotting the Aug. 3 ceremony due to issues with Commissioner Roger Goodell. Via Ryan Wilson of CBSSports.com: “If it was up to me, I think every Hall of Famer would get about $300,000 a […]

Both Baker Mayfield and Patrick Mahomes have been the talk of the NFL as the two most exciting quarterbacks in the league. They also have been compared to Brett Favre by the way they play the quarterback position. In a recent interview, Favre agrees that Mayfield and Mahomes’ styles of play match up to his. […]

The New England Patriots are coming off their sixth Super Bowl win in franchise history. Although, the Kansas City Chiefs are the favorites to win the AFC in 2019. Rodney Harrison isn’t buying it. In an article for ESPN by Mike Reiss, Harrison says New England is still the team to beat in the AFC. […]

The New York Giants will enter their 2019-20 NFL Training Camp asking themselves what can they do to improve on a 5-11 season from last year? With Odell Beckham finally gone, who will become the main target? Can Saquan Barkley duplicate his magic from 2018? And most importantly, what’s going on with the QB situation? […]

Tony Romo has impressed as a commentator since he retired from playing football in 2016. As impressive as he’s been, Romo is more impressed with Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots. Recently, Romo went on 105.3 The Fan and said Belichick is “really, really special“. Romo says he always seems to learn new things […]

The Atlanta Falcons recently began handing out contracts like they were hosting the Oprah Winfrey show. Guys like Grady Jarrett and Deion Jones received new deals but Julio Jones is still waiting for his. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Jones will still report to training camp despite there being no new deal. Jones has […]

All eyes will be on Lamar Jackson in his second season under center for the Baltimore Ravens—especially in fantasy football. In 2018, Jackson had success with his legs but left a lot to be desired when it came to throwing the ball. The craze in the NFL right now is finding guys like Patrick Mahomes […]

The Kansas City Chiefs hit the jackpot with Patrick Mahomes. After sitting him for basically the entire 2017 season behind Alex Smith, it was his time to shine in 2018. Mahomes didn’t take the task lightly – carving up defenses on his way to a historic year. The quarterback threw for 50 touchdowns and over […]

Seattle Seahawks fans are most excited about the prospect of Shaquem Griffin, last year’s third-round pick who was born without his left hand, breaking into their team’s defensive rotation this season. As someone who knows best tells it, though, the development of Griffin’s twin brother, Shaquill, could prove as instrumental to Seattle’s chances of competing […]

Rod Marinelli has been coaching since the early 1970s. He got his first college job in 1976 and his first NFL job in 1996. He has been coaching in the NFL since then. Marinelli joined the Dallas Cowboys in 2013 as the defensive line coach. In 2014 he was named the defensive coordinator. That’s a […]