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Minnesota Vikings assistant general manager George Paton has turned down the Jets’ request to interview for the team’s open general manager job. This is the third time Paton has declined an interview in New York, with the Jets requesting to speak with him in 2013 and 2015 as well. Paton, who has been with the […]

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald’s numbers haven’t jumped off the page the last few years, but he has been solid, and that’s what ESPN is projecting to happen again in 2019. Last season, Fitzgerald finished catching 69 passes for 734 yards and six touchdowns There was some speculation that Fitzgerald might hang up the […]

The Cincinnati Bengals signed fourth-round selection Ryan Finley, Thursday, the team announced. Finley was one of three fourth-round picks for the Bengals in this year’s NFL Draft. Finley (6-foot-4, 213) began his college career at Boise State (2013-15), before graduating and transferring to N.C. State for his final three seasons (’16-18) of eligibility. He left […]

The Detroit Lions offense led by Matthew Stafford has had their issues the last few years and new offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell has come into change that. Stafford has been a decent quarterback during his career but it hasn’t resulted in a ton of wins, and with him getting up in age, the team needs […]

The Nashville crowd went crazy when their native Tennessee Titans took Jeffery Simmons at No. 19 overall. Although Simmons plays the less flashy interior defensive lineman position, the cheers were just. With the addition, the Titans appear to have one of the best, most complete defenses in the AFC, but the pairing wasn’t supposed to […]

Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl linebacker Leighton Vander Esch continues to be held out of organized team activities while rehabbing a pelvic injury. Dallas is playing it cautious with its star defender, though there does appear to be some progress on the front. “I think he’s getting better and better,” Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said. “He’s […]

T.J. Watt was selected to his first Pro Bowl last season, but the Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker believes he has more to offer in his third NFL season. “More splash. More plays,” Watt said Wednesday via the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. “I think I left a lot of plays out there. I feel like I definitely got into […]

The Washington Redskins signed Landon Collins to a big contract this offseason, and they finally are seeing him on the field. Collins was recovering from offseason surgery which caused him to miss the first couple OTAs, but he has been on the field for every practice this week. Coach Jay Gruden said the team is […]

Chad Kelly spent the last seven months living in his parents’ basement in Buffalo, New York. That Kelly ended up there was his own fault, alone, after being kicked off of football teams in high school, college, and the pros. After his arrest in Denver last year for criminal trespass, he was released by the […]

The Atlanta Falcons are trying to figure out who has position flexibility on the defense and one player they are experimenting with is Takk McKinley. According to D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution McKinley who’s natural position is defensive end is getting work at linebacker during OTAs. It’s unclear if this is a move […]

Dallas Cowboys center Travis Frederick has been through a lot the last year, dealing with a Guillain-Barré diagnosis. Yet, he is  happy to be back with the team. “I’m just glad to be back and be able to write the next chapter in this story,” Frederick said Wednesday via Pro Football Talk. Next week he […]

The second of Washington’s two 2019 first-round picks is under contract. The Redskins announced they signed defensive end Montez Sweat to his four-year rookie deal. As with all first-round contracts, Sweat’s pact includes a fifth-year team option. Washington traded back into the first round to draft Sweat at No. 26, after the Mississippi State defensive […]

The New York Jets waited until after last season ended to fire Todd Bowles, but it appears they were already reaching out to coaches when Bowles was still in charge of the team. According to Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News, CEO Christopher Johnson had a meeting in late in the 2018 season […]

Jason Witten didn’t practice with the Cowboys on Wednesday, but its because he was forced to take the day off. Coach Jason Garrett said he and his staff have a plan for easing the 37-year old Witten back onto the field after spending a year away from the game in the Monday Night Football booth. […]

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles is back at OTA’s after missing a couple of practices to be with his wife who was recovering from a miscarriage. Nick Foles is back with the #Jaguars today to resume OTA work with his teammates. Foles has been away for a few days to be with his wife, Tori, […]

Malik McDowell’s NFL career was seemingly over before it ever got started, and the team that drafted him wants its money back. The Seattle Seahawks filed suit in federal court on Wednesday, stating the former Michigan State defensive lineman has failed to pay back the $799,238 an arbitrator ordered him to after McDowell suffered a […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are bringing in a big, new target for their big, new quarterback. According to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Jaguars are signing wide receiver Terrelle Pryor who worked out for the team on Wednesday. Pryor began his career as a quarterback with the Oakland Raiders after starring at Ohio State, but decided […]

In 2015, the Tennessee Titans selected Marcus Mariota at No. 2 overall to be their quarterback of the present and future. Now, just four years later, he’s entering the most important year of his career. As a quarterback playing on the final year of his rookie season, the Oregon product must show the Titans what […]

Jason Witten knew early on in the offseason that he had a chance to return to play his 16th season with the Cowboys. But what if that opportunity wasn’t there? What if the Cowboys had already invested significantly at the tight end position after he decided to retire and join the Monday Night Football broadcast team […]

Joe Douglas was one of the first names to be linked to New York Jets general manager vacancy after the firing of Mike Maccagnan. This weekend, the Eagles vice president of personnel will get his chance to make an impression, according to Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports. He is currently one of five candidates the […]

The Houston Texans have high expectations going into the 2019 NFL season. It appears the same can be said for running back D’Onta Foreman. Foreman has struggled to etch out a role for himself due to an Achilles injury he suffered back in 2107. According toAaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, he is looking to […]

The Arizona Cardinals have officially ushered in the Kyler Murray era after taking the quarterback with the first overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. Now comes the challenge of making the transition to the pro level. Arizona is doing what they can to get Murray up to speed in organized team activities. According to […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck has spent his days relatively healthy as of late. It is clear that the Colts are hoping to keep it that way by having him sit out of organized team activities. Luck has been nursing a calf strain this offseason. According to ESPN’s Mike Wells, head coach Frank Reich is […]

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph believes he can still remain with the team. The two sides haven’t come to terms on a new contract. They have placed a potential five-year deal on the table. According to Pro Football Talk’s Charean Williams, Rudolph will not accept a pay cut from his base salary of $7.5 […]

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse is the first former NBA G League coach to lead a team to the NBA Finals. HoopsHype NBA writer Alex Kennedy tweeted the fact on May 29. Raptors head coach Nick Nurse is the first former @nbagleague coach to lead a team to the NBA Finals. Nurse is also […]

ESPN has predicted a great season from Green Bay Packers wide receiver Geronimo Allison. ESPN ranked Allison 40th among wide receivers in its Fantasy Football outlook for the 2019 NFL season. The network predicted he will record 728 receiving yards and four touchdowns on 88 receptions. Packers: Geronimo Allison early 2019 fantasy football predictions #GoPackGo […]

The Philadelphia Eagles weren’t exactly able to replicate their success this past season, winning just nine games and losing to the New Orleans Saints in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. The Eagles are just two years removed from a Super Bowl championship, but there are a lot of question marks up and down the […]

The National Football League could push for an 18-game schedule during labor talks. The Washington Post’s Mark Maske (via Pro Football Talk’s Charean Williams) reported on the development on May 29. The NFL could seek an 18-game regular season or an expanded playoff field in a new labor deal, Mark Maske of The Washington Post […]

ESPN has predicted a respectable rookie season for New England Patriots wide receiver N’Keal Harry. ESPN ranked Harry 42nd overall among wide receivers in their fantasy football outlook for the 2019 NFL season. The network predicted he will rack up 681 yards and four touchdowns on 51 receptions in 2019. Here’s ESPN’s full 2019 outlook […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers come into this season like they do most, with Super Bowl aspirations. This team looks a bit different than the last few years, though, and the storylines are different. Let’s breakdown the four biggest storylines heading into 2019 for the Steelers. Will This Year be Just About Football? The name of the […]

Just when it looked like the New York Jets were headed in the right direction, they did something that made you think, “Same old Jets.” After allowing Mike Maccagnan to handle both free agency and the draft, the Jets canned him as general manager, as it was obvious that he and new head coach Adam […]

For the first time since 2004, the New York Giants took a quarterback in the first round of the NFL Draft last month, taking Duke’s Daniel Jones with the sixth overall pick. While Eli Manning is set to be the starter entering 2019, the Giants’ decision to select Jones obviously signals the end of an […]

There has certainly been no shortage of headlines surrounding the New York Jets this offseason. Fortunately, the reported drama does not appear to be having an effect on the field. While OTAs can be somewhat rudimentary for most players, the Jets have managed to produce a competitive atmosphere thanks to their new coaches. According to […]

ESPN doesn’t see Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton improving significantly in the 2019 NFL season. ESPN ranked Newton sixth among quarterbacks in terms of fantasy football projections for 2019. The network predicted Newton to throw for 3,818 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. For comparison’s sake, Newton threw for 3,395 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 13 […]

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson swears by Mitchell Trubisky’s growth as a quarterback. More specifically, Robinson told 670 The Score Bears reporter Chris Emma on May 29 Trubisky’s ability to dissect a defense has earned the respect of his teammates. Allen Robinson said he sees the growth in Mitchell Trubisky dissecting a defense. Said […]

We have a new development in the #FightForLA. The Los Angeles Chargers and Rams are all set to move into their new stadium for the 2020 season, and now we might know what it’ll be called. “The San Francisco-based fintech startup known as SoFi is in late-stage talks with the National Football League to acquire […]

The Chicago Bears have high hopes for the 2019 NFL season. It appears linebacker Khalil Mack’s expectations exceed beyond that. Mack has quickly established himself as one of the best defensive players in the NFL. According to ESPN Jeff Dickerson, he wants to be regarded as the best edge rusher in league history: “I want […]

The Los Angeles Rams’ 2018-19 campaign may have ended in heartbreak with a 13-3 loss to the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl, but there is no question that they had a fantastic season overall. So, can the Rams make it back to the Super Bowl this coming season and potentially win it this […]

Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden wants to see his brother’s team, the Oakland Raiders, on HBO’s “Hard Knocks.” Gruden told The Washington Post’s Les Carpenter on May 29 HBO “would be crazy” not to feature Jon Gruden’s Raiders for the upcoming 2019 NFL season. Jay Gruden says HBO would be crazy not not pick […]