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The Dallas Cowboys are in need of more weapons to help Dak Prescott on offense. There are a few wide receivers still available in free agency, with one of them being Randall Cobb. Cobb has spent all eight of his seasons in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers franchise. The veteran wideout spent all […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars may have had an incredibly disappointing season in 2018, but Jalen Ramsey and A.J. Bouye remained one of the top cornerback tandems in football. Check out this graphic from Pro Football Focus, which highlights how the duo allowed just two touchdown passes all year long: A.J. Bouye & Jalen Ramsey combined to […]

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones had a very impressive season in 2018, rushing for 728 yards and eight touchdowns while averaging a league-leading 5.5 yards per carry. In addition, he hauled in 26 receptions for 206 yards and a score. Pro Football Focus has posted a graphic to show just how much Jones […]

The Arizona Cardinals added a tremendous veteran presence as they signed former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs to a one-year deal worth $7 million. While Suggs is a bit on the older side, the 36-year old linebacker proved to game-wrecker just this past season so the Cardinals could see more of the same from him […]

The Cincinnati Bengals released long-time linebacker Vontaze Burfict on Monday, and in doing so, they saved $5.5 million in cap space, according to Spotrac. At this point, Burfict is just a big name rather than a big producer. Injuries and suspensions have severely limited Burfict’s playing time over the last several years, as he has […]

Former Denver Broncos offensive lineman Matt Paradis signed a multi-year deal with the Carolina Panthers last week, marking the end of his five-year tenure with the Broncos. Denver president John Elway says that the Broncos really didn’t want to see Paradis go elsewhere, but that his ankle issues were too concerning to ignore: “I think […]

The Oakland Raiders were rumored to be in the running for Antonio Brown. When the disgruntled receiver finally landed with the Silver and Black, one wondered if it was the end or beginning of more drama for the NFL’s ultimate diva. In all honesty, it could be a lot or a little of both. AB does […]

Safety Deone Bucannon signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week, and the former Arizona Cardinal said that joining the Buccaneers was an easy decision. Part of the reason why Bucannon is excited to play for Tampa Bay is because of defensive coordinator Todd Bowles, whom Bucannon played under one year with the Cardinals: “Honestly, […]

Max Unger shocked the football world over the weekend when the veteran center of the New Orleans Saints announced his retirement. After he explained the justification behind hanging up his cleats with such little prior notice, though, it’s easy to see why Unger believes stepping away from the game is ultimately the best decision for […]

New Orleans Saints center Max Unger announced his retirement from football over the weekend, and he said that calling up quarterback Drew Brees to let him know he was calling it quits was a hard call to make, according to Josh Katzenstein of The New Orleans Times-Picayune. Unger is coming off of a 2018 campaign […]

Kyler Murray came under new scrutiny after the NFL combine, during which several teams reportedly questioned his NFL readiness after meeting with him in Indianapolis. Talent evaluators apparently had new questions about the reigning Heisman Trophy winner’s mental acuity and leadership style, leading to further concern about his chances of developing into a franchise signal-caller […]

Cameron Wake wasn’t ready to move on. The longtime Miami Dolphins pass-rusher said before NFL free agency began that he would “like” to return to the Miami Dolphins, but acknowledged his future with the team was “out of my hands.” After signing with the Tennessee Titans last week, though, it’s safe to say the 37-year-old […]

Joe Flacco isn’t the long-term answer at quarterback for the Denver Broncos. At 33, the MVP of Super Bowl XLVII is firmly on the downside of his career, and hasn’t played at a level that befits the distinction of franchise signal-caller in several years. For a team in a sudden state of transition after going […]

The New York Giants weren’t necessarily shopping star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. around the league, but one team, in particular, caught their attention in trade talks. That team was the Cleveland Browns, who ultimately ended up acquiring Beckham for the 17th overall draft pick, a third-rounder, and young safety Jabrill Peppers last week. Giants […]

Cody Latimer has announced that he will be returning to where it all began — New York, and specifically, the New York Giants. According to NBC Sports, Latimer made this announcement on his social media today. Back for seconds!!!! Let’s go big blue!!! Ready to get back to work with the squad!!! Time to finish […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are getting some much-needed help on the outside. According to ESPN’s Rob Demovsky, free agent cornerback Bashaud Breeland is signing a one-year contract with the Chiefs. The deal is loaded with incentives that could allow the five-year veteran to earn up to as much as $5 million next season, per NFL […]

It seems like the New York Giants brass has resigned themselves to the fate of Eli Manning, at least if you believe general manager Dave Gettleman’s latest statement. Gettleman: "The way (Eli) finished the season and what he's making, there really wasn't a decision to make." — Tom Rock (@TomRock_Newsday) March 18, 2019 Gettleman is […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have released linebacker Vontaze Burfict, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network adds that the Bengals shopped him for a while before ultimately parting ways with him. Widely considered one of the dirtiest players in the league, Burfict has had a lot of difficulty staying healthy in […]

The New York Giants allowed arguably the best safety in football to walk via free agency this offseason, as Landon Collins signed a six-year deal with the Washington Redskins last week. As a result, Giants general manager Dave Gettleman has fallen under harsh criticism, as New York did not even place a franchise tag on […]

The Houston Texans are visiting with tight end Darren Fells, leading some to speculate that he might be next to join the team. Former #Browns TE Darren Fells, recently released by Cleveland, is visiting the #Texans today, source said. A TE who can block, Fells could help sure shore up the offensive line, as well. […]

The Minnesota Vikings are interested in bolstering the team’s offensive line with a few different options currently in play. According to a recent report from Ben Goessling of the Star Tribune, the Vikings are interested in bringing in former Tennessee Titans guard Josh Kline in for a visit this week. Kline was released by the […]

The Arizona Cardinals have remained active early on this offseason while the NFC West franchise has now begun to add some depth up front. According to an official statement released by the franchise over the weekend, the Cardinals have signed veteran guard Max Garcia to a one-year free agent contract. “The Cardinals added one more […]

Denver Broncos president John Elway has drawn a lot of criticism for his inability to find a quarterback since Peyton Manning retired following a Super Bowl win during the 2015-16 campaign, and he didn’t do much to assuage his critics when he traded for Joe Flacco last month. At 34 years old, Flacco is clearly […]

New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman is not exactly a popular man in the Big Apple right now after trading star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to the Cleveland Browns in a blockbuster deal last week. One of the biggest stories surrounding the Giants right now—if not the biggest—is quarterback Eli Manning, who is […]

Something that flew under the radar in the middle of the hoopla following the New York Giants’ decision to trade star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to the Cleveland Browns in a blockbuster trade last week was the fact safety Jabrill Peppers was among the pieces the Giants received in return. While Peppers may not […]

NFL free agent Jordy Nelson is receiving interest from at least five teams, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN and one of those teams is the Oakland Raiders, the team that just released him. Former Packers’ WR Jordy Nelson is scheduled to visit the Seahawks on Tuesday, per source. They were interested in Nelson last […]

Free-agent quarterback A.J. McCarron is visiting with the Houston Texans on Monday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Texans are in search of a backup quarterback for Deshaun Watson, so McCarron could serve as a valuable piece. McCarron spent the 2018 campaign with the Oakland Raiders, playing in two games and throwing just […]

Free-agent running back Spencer Ware is visiting with the Detroit Lions on Monday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Ware spent the 2018 campaign with the Kansas City Chiefs, playing in 13 games and rushing for 246 yards and a couple of touchdowns while averaging 4.8 yards per carry. In addition, he caught 20 passes […]

The New Orleans Saints have announced that they’ve signed Nick Easton to a four-year, $24 million deal, according to a news report about the matter. According to an official press release from the NFL, Easton was signed on to replace Max Unger. Easton’s contract has him listed as a guard and a center, and he […]

Free-agent safety Clayton Geathers is visiting with the Dallas Cowboys on Monday, according to Field Yates of ESPN. Geathers spent the 2018 campaign with the Indianapolis Colts, starting all 12 games in which he played and registering 89 tackles and a forced fumble as one of the team captains. The 26-year-old, who played his collegiate […]

The Dallas Cowboys have not been very active players in the free-agent market this offseason, which is certainly not what one would expect from one of the most free-spending organizations in football. However, there is a reason for the Cowboys’ lack of activity: they have a lot of their own players to worry about. With […]

After thirteen years in the NFL, defensive tackle Haloti Ngata decided to hang up his cleats and his pads this offseason. Giving new meaning to the phrase, going out on top, Ngata posted a message on his Instagram account announcing his decision along with a photo of him atop Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. https://www.instagram.com/p/BvJUFZ7Dq58/?utm_source=ig_twitter_share&igshid=4a24nd4aqozw Ngata was a […]

The New York Giants are in need of a pass rusher after trading linebacker Olivier Vernon to the Cleveland Browns, and they may have found someone who fits the bill. According to Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com, the Giants are interested in free-agent defensive end Vinny Curry, who is also visiting with the Cincinnati Bengals on […]

The Buffalo Bills tried to trade for Antonio Brown before the Pittsburgh Steelers dealt him to the Oakland Raiders, but Brown killed the deal as it was in the final stages. Well, apparently, the Bills were in the market for star wide receivers in general, as they also talked to the New York Giants about […]

With the Dallas Cowboys losing Cole Beasley they are on the market for another wide receiver and it looks like that guy might be Randall Cobb. The Cowboys are hosting free-agent wide receiver Randall Cobb at The Star today, according to a source. With the departure of Cole Beasley, the Cowboys are looking for help […]

The Cleveland Browns had a long list of names during their search for a new head coach at the beginning of the offseason, but they decided to keep things in house, promoting offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens to the job. Browns general manager John Dorsey speaks highly of Kitchens, and he told Peter King of NBC […]

Earl Thomas had reached a point where he didn’t think free agency would pan out like he hoped and seemed prepared to sign a short-term deal with the Kansas City Chiefs before testing the market again in the near future. But then, at the last minute, the Baltimore Ravens swooped in and offered Thomas a […]

Former Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Vinny Curry is set to visit with the Cincinnati Bengals today. The Buccaneers released Curry last month, saving them $8 million in cap space. The 30-year-old pass rusher is a former Philly second round pick. He signed a three-year deal worth $23 million with $6.5 million guaranteed to […]

From one AFC East team to another, the Buffalo Bills beefed up their offensive line by signing former New England Patriot LaAdrian Waddle to a one-year deal. The Patriots used Waddle, a tackle, as a spot starter during his three-plus seasons in New England. He appeared in 28 games with seven starts over the past […]