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It didn’t take long for Vontaze Burfict to start getting some interest in his services. After being cut by the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Burfict is already on his way to visit the Oakland Raiders according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. That didn’t take long: Vontaze Burfict is on his way to visit the […]

After the New England Patriots traded for Michael Bennett earlier this month there was some speculation that Martellus Bennett could come out of retirement to play with his brother, but he has shot down that idea. In a post that he put on his Instagram, he said he would love to come out of retirement, but […]

Earlier this week, rumors surfaced regarding the possibility of Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson being traded to the New York Giants. The buzz surrounding this idea of a mega-trade makes for very interesting conversations and speculations as for how this deal can work out for both parties. But above all else, it’s ultimately Wilson who is […]

Last week, the New York Giants shook the NFL with a blockbuster trade that sent superstar wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to the Cleveland Browns for a couple of draft picks and safety Jabrill Peppers. Peppers entered the pros with high expectations when the Browns selected him with the 25th overall pick in the 2017 […]

Newly signed Chicago Bears safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix isn’t waiting until the tail of his career to go ring chasing. The former Green Bay Packer signed a one-year deal with the Bears in hopes of getting that pesky Super Bowl win out of the way while he’s still young. “You see so many guys get […]

As expected, the San Francisco 49ers were extremely active in free agency. Desperate to make improvements to a defense that largely struggled in 2018, the 49ers were not shy about spending big money on addressing their issues on that side of the ball, and also made what could be some useful additions on offense. As […]

A lot happened between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Leonard Fournette during the 2018 season, and not much of it would be described as productive. However, as the Jaguars released running back Carlos Hyde, it’s obvious that the franchise has put a lot of faith in Fournette, and executive vice president of football operations Tom Coughlin, confirmed […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers just lost Jesse James, and now they’re looking for a replacement. James left and signed with the Lions, leaving a big hole at tight end for the Steelers. Pittsburgh still has Vance McDonald under contract, but could use a second option. The team is apparently taking a look at James O’Shaughnessy, hosting […]

The Washington Redskins made a splash, signing offensive lineman Ereck Flowers. Flowers has been a tackle his whole career, and has often struggled. The Redskins apparently think they have a solution, as the team plans on playing him at guard, according to John Keim of ESPN.com. The Redskins already have Trent Williams and Morgan Moses […]

The Kansas City Chiefs made a big splash in free agency when they signed All-Pro safety Tyrann Mathieu from the Houston Texans this past week. Although some experts would say that the three-year, $42 million deal was a steep cost that the Chiefs had to pay for Mathieu’s services, the move is a positive gain all-around […]

Oakland Raiders newcomer Antonio Brown appears to be fitting right in with his new teammates. The former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver, who was infamously traded to Oakland earlier in the offseason, already seems to be quite happy as a member of the Raiders en route to posting a workout hype video alongside franchise quarterback Derek […]

The Detroit Lions have already made a bunch of free agent acquisitions, and they might not be done yet. The Lions will host cornerback Rashaan Melvin on a visit Wednesday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Melvin signed a one-year, $5.5 million deal with the Oakland Raiders, and things didn’t go as planned. He […]

It appears as though there is a real possibility that veteran linebacker Brandon Marshall will remain in the AFC West division going forward. According to a recent report from Mike Klis of 9 News in Denver, the former Denver Broncos defender is currently drawing interest from the highly active Oakland Raiders. Already becoming one of […]

All-Pro wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is now officially a member of the Cleveland Browns. The former New York Giants wideout was recently traded from East Rutherford to Cleveland in what came as a massively surprising deal between the two sides. However, leading up to such a deal, the San Francisco 49ers were rumored to […]

The New York Giants are now in full-on rebuild mode with All-Pro wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. currently a member of the Cleveland Browns. The Giants are still sticking with veteran quarterback Eli Manning; however, that has now seemingly led to quite the rumor from NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport. According to Rapoport, there is a […]

When the Oakland Raiders traded away Khalil Mack, they were met with a ton of criticism. Fans and media were both highly critical of the move to trade away the All-Pro pass-rusher. They felt the Raiders bungled the situation surrounding Mack’s contract, and that the Bears made a great move picking him up. But apparently, […]

The Seattle Seahawks have continued to find success with veteran quarterback Russell Wilson under center. With the Seahawks even winning a Super Bowl title under his direction, one would think that Wilson will finish his NFL career as a member of the NFC West franchise. However, with the NFL rumor mill swirling in full swing […]

The New York Jets already have the team’s quarterback of the future in house, thanks to the franchise’s decision to trade up en route to drafting former USC Trojans signal caller Sam Darnold in 2018. However, it appears as though the rival Buffalo Bills weren’t thrilled with the idea of the Jets managing to trade […]

Former Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles is now reportedly a member of the Los Angeles Rams. Slated to serve as a back up quarterback for the reigning NFC Champions in Sean McVay’s offense, Bortles will remain behind Jared Goff on the Rams’ depth chart heading into the 2019 campaign. Nonetheless, Bortles still chose to sign […]

As the 2019 season approaches, there are still several teams who could use a veteran pass catcher, and not many are more reliable than tight end Jared Cook. Since Cook’s contract with the Oakland Raiders expired after the 2018 season, he will likely be playing with the fifth different team of his career. After two […]

Derek Ciapala and Michael Stewart look at the Los Angeles Rams’ week, including the departures of several key free agents and strength and conditioning coach Ted Rath’s criminal charges. They also break down the Rams’ backup quarterback options. First, Derek and Mike look back on all the major free agency losses in the last week. […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ offseason hasn’t gone off to a good start, but signing a big name like former Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry will give the team a much-needed boost before committing to upgrades in other key positions in the upcoming NFL Draft. Berry hasn’t seen a ton of action on the field over […]

Blake Bortles has a new home. The Los Angeles Rams are signing Bortles to be their new backup quarterback, according to Jeff Darlington of ESPN. Per Darlington, the Rams and Bortles are “finalizing” the deal right now. The Rams hosted Bortles for a visit earlier today, and apparently liked what they saw. With Bortles now […]

Almost all of the buzz around the AFC North this offseason has been about the Cleveland Browns. The Browns have received a ton of media attention due to the splashy acquisitions they made this offseason, headlined by Odell Beckham Jr. The Pittsburgh Steelers have received pretty much only negative press, whether it’s about Antonio Brown […]

The Green Bay Packers have been active early on in the 2019 NFL offseason while the heralded NFC North franchise has continued to be linked to several free agents still on the open market. After already inking a few notable defenders, the Packers have most recently been linked to a possible reunion with former Oakland […]

On Monday, the Cincinnati Bengals released linebacker Vontaze Burfict. The 28-year-old played in Cincinnati in all seven of his seasons in the NFL, but will now have to look forward to continuing his professional football career in a different city for the first time. As it turns out, the Oakland Raiders are still shopping for […]

The Dallas Cowboys might’ve missed out on Earl Thomas, but they’re still active in the safety market. The team is bringing in former Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry for a visit, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. It’s the first known visit for Berry since he was released by the Chiefs last week. […]

After another successful season, the New England Patriots have their work cut out for them next season if they want to make another trip to the Super Bowl for the fourth straight season. In doing so, it’s safe to say they will need to remain at the top of the division, as they time and […]

Ereck Flowers will attempt to jumpstart his career with the division rival of the team that once drafted him. The offensive lineman is signing a one-year, $4 million deal with the Washington Redskins, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. Flowers, of course, was taken with the ninth overall pick by the Giants back in 2015. […]

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Haloti Ngata announced his retirement in spectacular fashion on Monday. Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn has also taken the opportunity to thank Ngata on behalf of the organization. Ngata ended his illustrious career by scaling Mt Kilimanjaro. Quinn also issued a statement thanking Ngata for his time in Detroit, via […]

The Houston Texans have signed free agent tight end Darren Fells to a one-year deal, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. #Texans are signing TE Darren Fells, source says. He gets a one-year deal. Red zone target and good blocker for Houston. — Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 18, 2019 The five-year veteran took one […]

Antonio Brown wasn’t the only wide receiver that the Oakland Raiders were able to acquire this offseason. They also brought in Tyrell Williams during free agency from the Los Angeles Chargers. The contract that the Raiders gave Williams was a four-year, $44.3 million deal. It also includes $22 million in guarantees and the Raiders have […]

The Green Bay Packers drafted a long-haired linebacker out of USC with the 26th pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. This player turned out to be one of the most feared defensive players of this generation. Clay Matthews has been terrorizing quarterbacks for a decade now, and he just finished the last year of his […]

Jimmy Smith is probably getting his wish. According to The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec, the Baltimore Ravens have every intention of bringing the veteran cornerback back to the team that drafted him in free agency. In January, the eight-year veteran expressed his desire to continue his career with the Ravens. “I got a lot of ball […]

The Miami Dolphins, unsurprisingly, are ready to move on from Robert Quinn. The lengths they will go to move on from the expensive, underachieving pass-rusher, though, should make him more enticing to potential trade suitors than he would have been otherwise. According to Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald, Miami is willing to pay a […]

The Oakland Raiders landed one veteran wide receiver in Antonio Brown but have parted ways with another in Jordy Nelson. Nelson will hit the open market, and at least five teams are interested in him. He may be 33 years old, but Nelson still has some left in the tank. He brings more than just […]

The Oakland Raiders have re-signed wideout Dwayne Harris, according to a news report about the matter that was just released. #Raiders re-signed WR Dwayne Harris. — Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) March 18, 2019 Harris averaged 14.1 yards per punt return last season, the second-best mark in franchise history and tied for the NFL lead. The highlight […]

Earl Thomas’ recruiting efforts may not coax free agent pass-rusher Justin Houston into signing with his new team after all. According to The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec, the former Kansas City Chiefs star’s asking price is likely to prove too expensive for the Baltimore Ravens. “Former Kansas City Chief Justin Houston is currently the top prize […]

Kentrell Brice has a new home. The third-year safety has signed a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team announced on Monday. We've signed S Kentrell Brice to a one-year deal. 📰 » https://t.co/hBJ8XoB2nd pic.twitter.com/cEYbU2pvo3 — Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) March 18, 2019 The Green Bay Packers, with whom Brice had spent the […]