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Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick could be on the roster bubble. The Detroit Free Press’ Dave Birkett explained why on June 13. The Lions have used Theo Riddick as their primary receiving back the last few seasons, and that’s still the role he’s best suited for, assuming he makes the team. But I’m not […]

On April 26, 2018, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell made an announcement that changed the Jets’ franchise. With the third pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, the New York Jets selected Sam Darnold, quarterback out of USC. Darnold put his name on the map in 2016 when he started for the Trojans as a redshirt freshman. […]

With Randall Cobb moved onto the Dallas Cowboys a new number two receiver needs to step up for the Green Bay Packers, and if minicamp is any indication, it looks like Marquez Valdes-Scantling will be that guy. During minicamp, it was Valdes-Scantling who was consistently on the field with the first team lining up as […]

A big topic around the Dallas Cowboys is Dak Prescott and an extension that should be coming his way at some point. Prescott and the Cowboys have started the initial discussions on an extension, and as a surprise to no one, the former Mississippi State standout wants a lot of money. The Cowboys first offered […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees says a lawsuit he filed has been “very stressful” this offseason. According to Pro Football Talk’s Josh Alper, Brees made it back in time for the final two days of Saints minicamp on June 13. However, he missed the entirety of last week’s training and part of this week’s […]

Darius Slay lived up to his word about skipping the Detroit Lions’ mandatory minicamp this offseason if he didn’t land a more lucrative contract. With training camp fast approaching, he seems to be broaching making a similar threat. During an appearance on Thursday’s edition of The Pride Podcast, Slay wouldn’t commit to reporting to training […]

Emmanuel Sanders is known as one of the hardest-working players in the NFL. The Denver Broncos’ wide receiver, to no one’s surprise, has continued living up to that billing during his ongoing recovery from a ruptured Achilles tendon, on track to be ready for the regular season despite suffering the injury in December. Needless to […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have promoted Andy Weidl to their vice president of player personnel position. According to the Eagles’ official website (via ESPN’s Chris Mortensen), Weidl replaces Joe Douglas, whom the New York Jets hired to become their new general manager. The Philadelphia Eagles have promoted Andy Weidl to vice president of player personnel, succeeding […]

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner is hoping that it’ll be more than just him making significant contributions to the team’s backfield this season. Conner emerged as the Steelers’ primary running back option last season, and there’s no doubt that he will be the main player everything goes through in the running game since Le’Veon […]

Freddie Kitchens is no longer the Cleveland Browns’ offensive coordinator. Due to the struggles of his replacement, though, the Browns’ rookie head coach is apparently taking a hands-on approach with implementing the offense during the offseason. Whether that’s a departure from expectations is apparently a matter of debate. According to Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot, Kitchens […]

We’re living in a great age of quarterback play in the NFL, as the influx of young talent at the most important position in sports has led to much of the league having a settled starter under center. However, it does not take too many bad performances for a quarterback’s job to be considered in […]

It’s all systems go for Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook in 2019. Cook told the St. Paul Pioneer Press‘ Chris Tomasson (via Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio) he’s “healthy” and “able to be me” on June 13. I’m healthy. I was able to be me [during the offseason program], fly around and be Dalvin. […]

The New Orleans Saints have been looking for help at the wide receiver position throughout the offseason and have finally found their man. Rishard Matthews has been searching for a new opportunity and he is getting one with the Saints. According to a report shared by Pro Football Talk, Matthews has agreed to a contract […]

Davante Adams has developed into one of the top wide receivers in the entire NFL. The Green Bay Packers will need him to play to his full potential in 2019 after seeing Randall Cobb walk in free agency. Aaron Rodgers and company are excited for the fresh start in a new offense under head coach […]

The Minnesota Vikings are not being shy about challenging quarterback Kirk Cousins during the team’s offseason workouts. Cousins had an interesting first season in Minnesota to say the least, as there were plenty of people who criticized his inconsistent play at times throughout the year. But the Vikings have made it more than clear that […]

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is happy for Carson Wentz getting a lucrative contract extension with the Philadelphia Eagles. While the Eagles will pay Wentz top dollar in Philly, Prescott is still waiting for an extension from the Cowboys. Regarding the matter, he told Pro Football Focus’ Charean Williams on June 13, “I’ve got my […]

Philadephia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz and wide receiver DeSean Jackson are apparently already on the same page this offseason. The Eagles certainly have to be excited about getting Wentz back under center, as his injury issues have been well-documented the past few seasons. And with Nick Foles off to the Jacksonville Jaguars, it is clear […]

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay isn’t too concerned about whether or not quarterback Jared Goff will get a contract extension with the team. Goff obviously played a huge role in the Rams making it to the Super Bowl last season, and he should continue to thrive in McVay’s system. But with questions about […]

Freddie Kitchens is probably as if not more familiar with the Cleveland Browns’ offense than anyone else on his coaching staff. The rookie head coach, after all, ascended to the role after leading Cleveland on an exhilarating second-half surge as offensive coordinator following his promotion from running backs coach as a result of Todd Haley […]

Sky-high hopes for the Cleveland Browns in 2019 lie on the shoulders of Baker Mayfield more than anyone else in the locker room. Just because his level of talent and status as the team’s franchise quarterback lends him leadership credence, though, doesn’t mean teammates won’t call Mayfield out when they see fit. According to Michael […]

There’s no denying the greatness of some superstars. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been dominating the NFL for years and you’ll be hard-pressed to find someone who truly believes he isn’t a Hall of Famer. Meanwhile, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck returned from injury in 2018 to look unstoppable. Both should be considered […]

The Houston Texans had themselves a great year last season, outperforming all projections for them to finish 11-5 before losing in the first round of the playoffs. Despite the stellar finish for the team, the Texans have had a rocky offseason, and as of right now, are currently not favored to make the playoffs in […]

As the Kansas City Chiefs continue to prepare for the upcoming season, they continue to do so without wide receiver Tyreek Hill. While the receiver doesn’t look to be facing any charges in the legal matters regarding his son, the Chiefs still don’t know what the NFL will do about the situation, and head coach […]

Seattle Seahawks safety Bradley McDougald hasn’t ever had his toughness questioned and it’s for good reason because he has always tried to fight through injury. McDougald revealed on Wednesday that he partially tore a patellar tendon in his right knee during the Seahawks week eight game last season. “Since the Lions game, I was having […]

The Philadelphia Eagles raised a lot of eyebrows last offseason, when they completely overhauled their medical staff. Now, they’re doing it again. “Arsh Dhanota, the medical director of non-operative sports medicine at Penn Medicine, has been named chief medical officer,” sources told Tim McMahon of ESPN.com. McMahon writes that it’s a newly created position, and […]

Washington Redskins tackle Trent Williams posted a picture on his Instagram that appeared to show him getting ready for a procedure, which opened many eyebrows around the NFL. From what I understand, this latest surgery is to clean up the area where the original scar was. Not considered major, not related to a setback. https://t.co/poZRpPnOCy […]

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Kevin Butler has gotten to be around Devin Bush for a couple of months now and he is thrilled that he is on their squad. According to Butler, the teams plan heading into the draft was to take a linebacker in the first round with the name of Devin. Devin White […]

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz has no issue with the United States women’s soccer team running up the score against Thailand in their opening round matchup. Ertz’s wife Julie is one of the stars of the team and points out how important goal differential is deciding the matchups for the knockout round. “I’ve got […]

Lamar Jackson had a promising rookie season for the Baltimore Ravens, and is looking to build on it. He was an electric playmaker and helped turn the Ravens’ season, but he still struggled with his accuracy throwing downfield a bit. Jackson is taking his mechanics seriously this offseason, and he may be working with one […]

Houston Texans had much to improve on following a disappointing end to the 2018 NFL season. Fortunately, head coach Bill O’Brien is pleased with quarterback Deshaun Watson’s improvement this offseason. Despite their struggles, the Texans still have high expectations going into the 2019 NFL season. According to ESPN’s Sarah Barshop, O’Brien is impressed with how […]

New York Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams has never been afraid to push his player’s buttons, even the stars like Jamal Adams. According to Williams via Pro Football Talk, the first time he met Adams he told him that he has coached a lot better players than him. “I’ve coached a lot better people than […]

Recently hired New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas has made his first move. The Jets claimed cornerback Montrel Meander off waivers overnight, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Oakland Raiders had cut Meander a couple of days ago. As Rapoport reports, the Jets apparently had competition for Meander’s services. The Browns apparently put […]

Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle isn’t able to practice yet, but he is making some good steps in his recovery from hip surgery. According to Zak Keefer of the Indianapolis Star, Doyle was back on the field Wednesday running routes at full speed. He didn’t practice with the team this spring, but tight end […]

Emmanuel Sanders doesn’t blame his teammate, Chris Harris Jr., for sitting out part of the offseason program before getting an adjustment to his contract. Harris returned to organized team activities after the team restructured the pay for the final year of his deal, but not before the holdout turned ugly at times and with plenty of trade […]

Chicago Bears rookie running back David Montgomery is going to have a lot on his plate. The team traded away Jordan Howard this offseason, clearing the way for a lot of playing time. Montgomery will share time in the backfield with Tarik Cohen and potentially Mike Davis or others, but as of right now he […]

Marqise Lee is on the long road to recovery, but he’s not approaching the end of it yet. Speaking to reporters after a recent minicamp practice, Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Marrone said Lee won’t be ready by the time training camp starts. Marrone also said the team isn’t anticipating left tackle Cam Robinson being ready […]

Earl Thomas has had a rollercoaster of a year. This time last year, the Baltimore Ravens safety was in a contract battle with the Seahawks. Things got very contentious, as the team refused to commit to him long-term. It looked for a while like Thomas’ holdout would cause him to miss regular season games, but […]

With Le’Veon Bell sitting out last season for the Pittsburgh Steelers, it was James Connor who took on the extra workload. This season he still expects he will have a big role, but also expects that it will be a little more spread out based on what he has seen so far this offseason. “I […]

The Atlanta Falcons had a visitor that’s sure to turn many heads. According to Falcons team reporter Kelsey Conway, Calvin Johnson is at Atlanta’s minicamp. Calvin Johnson is here for the Falcons last day of minicamp talking to owner Arthur Blank and head coach Dan Quinn pic.twitter.com/hn4WGRIikX — Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) June 13, 2019 Calvin […]