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The revamped Cleveland Browns are beginning to take shape on the practice field. According to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen, Browns superstar wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will take part in the Browns’ first organized team activity on Tuesday. Beckham was spotted at Cleveland’s practice facility on Monday, the first time he’s been with the team since […]

Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi is still looking for his next time, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers need to be the team that steps up and signs him. Ajayi tore his ACL during last season, and it’s unclear when exactly he is going to be ready to get back on the field but […]

There are a lot of key players in the NFC East but Hall of Famer Cris Carter has it narrowed down to one guy who will decide the division, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz. Appearing on FS1’s First Things First, First Carter said that it’s Wentz’s time to prove that he can stay healthy and […]

The Patriots have been known for their proficiency in having short, crossing routes as a staple of their passing game. However, in former Auburn quarterback Jarrett Stidham they may have a player to change that dynamic when his turn comes to take the field. According to Pro Football Focus, Stidham had the fifth-best passer rating […]

Historically it has been difficult for running backs to win an NFL MVP  award which is why Brad Gagnon of Bleacher Report named Dallas Cowboys star Ezekiel Elliott as an under-the-radar candidate to win the award. The last time a running back won the award was in 2012 when Minnesota Vikings back Adrian Peterson took […]

The Miami Dolphins may have traded a second-round draft pick to the Arizona Cardinals for quarterback Josh Rosen last month, and they may see Rosen as the quarterback of the future, but that does not mean they are just going to hand him the starting job going into 2019. As a matter of fact, Rosen […]

Kareem Hunt represented one of the many big acquisitions for the Cleveland Browns this offseason, but, of course, he comes with a pretty significant caveat in that he will miss the first eight games of the 2019 campaign due to a suspension. But, the Browns knew what the deal was when they signed Hunt, and […]

Carolina Panthers rookie pass rusher Brian Burns was impressive last year with the Florida State Seminoles and, according to Pro Football Focus, led college football in one key stat: quarterback pressures. While he may not have recorded many pressures by means of the bullrush – Brian Burns led all FBS edge defenders in total QB […]

In March, the Titans released safety Johnathan Cyprien to clear cap space while the safety worked on recovering from a torn ACL he suffered last August. After months and months of work, Cyprien has continued that rehab process and he’s reportedly progressed to a point where he’s ready for football work. Adam Schefter of ESPN […]

Two years ago, Leonard Fournette made a huge impact as a rookie for the Jacksonville Jaguars, rushing for 1,040 yards and nine touchdowns while hauling in 36 receptions for 302 yards and a score. He played a significant role in leading the Jaguars to the playoffs and then eventually the AFC Championship Game, and in […]

When you think of the best wide receivers in the NFL, Minnesota Vikings star Stefon Diggs probably won’t come to your mind, and that’s fair, because he is not really on the level of Antonio Brown, Odell Beckham Jr., or Julio Jones. But that doesn’t mean he isn’t a really good wide out that any […]

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has been named an under-the-radar MVP candidate by Brad Gagnon of Bleacher Report. Carr has gotten a lot of heat for his struggles on the field and the Raiders struggles the last couple of seasons. At this point, most people seem to have an idea of what they see Carr […]

Richard Sherman played together at Stanford, then won a Super Bowl as members of the Seattle Seahawks. After Baldwin announced his retirement,  Sherman, the now-San Francisco 49ers cornerback took time to honor his former teammate. The Seahawks released Baldwin and Kam Chancellor on Thursday after failed physicals, but that doesn’t take away from their status […]

The New England Patriots haven’t hired a defensive coordinator, which means that Bill Belichick is going to be the one calling the plays. Ben Volin of the Boston Globe, who cited a source, said that the team hasn’t found a replacement for Brian Flores who left the Miami Dolphins and that it will be Belichick […]

Tom Brady is atop a lot of lists after a Hall of Fame career, including lists of who incoming defenders want to sack the most. New York Jets rookie Quinnen Williams knows that Tom Brady is the No. 1 target for any defensive lineman in the AFC East. Williams said that getting to sack Brady […]

Joe Flacco made it pretty clear on Monday that he isn’t with the Denver Broncos to teach Drew Lock and coach Vic Fangio echoed those thoughts. Fangio knows that Flacco is also learning the system and instead of Flacco teaching Lock, Fangio says that Lock must go out of his way to learn from him. […]

The retirement of Rob Gronkowski did so much more than just create a roster hole. It also necessitated a change to New England’s offensive philosophy. Though, offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels says it is too soon to know just how different things will be come September. For years, the Patriots’ offense has centered around one of […]

Never count Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles out. As a second-year player, he made the Pro Bowl while posting the third-highest passer rating in NFL history, and then, as a seemingly washed up retread, led the Philadelphia Eagles to their first-ever Super Bowl victory in 2017. A former third-round pick, Foles was finally rewarded this […]

Running back Duke Johnson, who’s skipped the Cleveland Browns’ voluntary offseason program until now, will participate in OTAs which begin Tuesday, according to Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Johnson requested a trade earlier this offseason after the Browns acquired former Chiefs back Kareem Hunt. However, the Browns have maintained the fact that […]

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett currently remains in line to encounter quite the increase in both production and playing time in 2019. With former Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin now officially out of the mix in Seattle after some injury troubles rapidly halted his NFL playing career, Lockett will be forced to quickly step […]

The Baltimore Ravens have added yet another quarterback to the fold. According to an official statement released by the AFC North franchise on Monday, the Ravens have signed former Baylor Bears quarterback Jalan McClendon. It is also worth noting that the Ravens signed former Texas Longhorns guard Patrick Vahe to free agent contract on Monday as […]

Quarterback EJ Manuel has retired from the NFL. ESPN’s Field Yates tweeted the development on May 13. Chiefs backup QB EJ Manuel has retired. He was signed earlier this offseason. — Field Yates (@FieldYates) May 13, 2019 The Associated Press (via Yahoo Sports) also confirmed Manuel’s retirement on Monday. Chiefs quarterback EJ Manuel, who was […]

The New England Patriots have formally announced that the AFC East franchise has officially signed two players. According to the official statement released on Monday, the Patriots have signed free-agent wide receiver Dontrelle Inman and free agent offensive lineman Jared Veldheer. However, as is tradition in the NFL, the financial terms of the tandem of […]

According to a recent report from Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, the Denver Broncos could be without a potentially key offensive lineman for quite some time. Rapoport is reporting that Broncos center Nico Falah most likely suffered a torn Achilles tendon and will miss the entire 2019 campaign if tests confirm the injury. “Broncos offensive lineman […]

The case surrounding New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has just taken another major turn. On Monday evening, a judge officially ruled to suppress the video of the Patriots team owner, one that was originally obtained by police from inside a Florida spa. As a result, such footage cannot be used as evidence in the […]

Despite the fact that the Atlanta Falcons reached the Super Bowl as NFC Champions just a few seasons ago, team owner Arthur Blank doesn’t seem to happy these days. Since the Falcons’ infamous defeat at the hands of the heralded New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI, Atlanta has struggled at times with the New […]

There has been an Odell Beckham Jr. sighting at the Cleveland Browns practice facility. According to Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot, it was Beckham’s first time to appear at the Browns’ facility since his introductory press conference on April 1. Beckham appeared briefly on teammate Antonio Callaway’s live Instagram story inside their locker room on Monday. […]

The Green Bay Packers upgraded the team’s offensive line in a major way as a result of the 2019 NFL Draft. While specifically bolstering the center position, the Packers notably selected former Mississippi State Bulldogs interior offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Not only can Jenkins hold his […]

Quarterback Derek Anderson has retired from the NFL. Anderson made the announcement on his official Twitter account on May 13. Well here we are. I was just a guy. But still it took a village to help me thru this journey. The teammates, coaches, staff, trainers, eq, friends and most importantly my wife and family. […]

The Oakland Raiders have poached two scouts from the Dallas Cowboys. According to ESPN’s Todd Archer (via 247Sports.com’s Patrik Walker), the Cowboys’ West Coast scout, Jim Abrams, became the Raiders’ new director of college scouting in April. Archer also says Oakland has hired former Dallas scout Walter Juliff. He had worked for the Cowboys for […]

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt is in the midst of a crucial offseason with his team. Regardless, he took some time off to address this year’s graduating class at Wisconsin. Watt is undoubtedly one of the more notable alumni from his alma mater. He used the opportunity to address the importance of sticking to […]

The Green Bay Packers are poised to have a bounce-back season in 2019. They have made a plethora of moves to improve their roster—especially on the defensive side of the ball. The Packers usually tend to avoid using free agency as a means of bringing in new players. This offseason was different, as Green Bay […]

Longtime NFL coach Gunther Cunningham died on Saturday at the age of 72 after a brief bout with cancer. Most known for his time with the Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions, Cunningham began his NFL coaching career in 1982 as the defensive line and linebackers coach for the Baltimore Colts. He went on to […]

Lee Smith is back where his NFL career began. The Buffalo Bills announced on Monday that they have signed the veteran the tight end to a three-year contract. We’ve signed TE Lee Smith to a three-year deal. Welcome back, @LeeSmith_86: https://t.co/8ufBV18yoK pic.twitter.com/3a032uXNPF — Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) May 13, 2019 Smith spent the first four years […]

After weeks of rumors that the Denver Broncos would be open to trading star cornerback Chris Harris Jr., things are still at a standstill. Not only does Harris still want a new contract, but it seems as if the Broncos aren’t willing to budge on giving him one just yet. Despite the unevenness of the […]

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Desmond King is coming off a stellar 2018 NFL season. It appears he is not ready to settle on his merits just yet. King established himself as one of the premier nickel’s in the league last season. According to ESPN’s Eric Williams, he is working to become more versatile this offseason: […]

The Denver Broncos traded for Joe Flacco but it appears now they may have already drafted his replacement in former Missouri Tigers quarterback Drew Lock. Flacco was asked on Monday how he felt about the Broncos drafting Lock and in typical Flacco fashion, he didn’t say anything controversial. Joe Flacco on the Broncos drafting Drew […]

The Denver Broncos have seemingly managed to shore up some depth under center this offseason. He knows full well what the expectations are for the 2019 NFL season. The Broncos have struggled to get back into playoff contention in recent years. According to ABC’s Troy Renck, Flacco admits he must win games. #Broncos Flacco admitted […]

One of the things that never gets old is seeing athletes surprising their parents with houses or cars. Most recently, Mike Davis of the Chicago Bears surprised his mom with a house. It’s nice to see athletes showing their appreciation to their parents in the form of a house or car. To some, it may […]