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The Los Angeles Rams have numerous players whose contracts are up, and now they are left with a lot of decision to make. Currently, it looks like they will not use their franchise tag on any player, but things could change this offseason. No surprise, but as of right now the #Rams don't plan on […]

It’s one of the busiest weeks of the NFL offseason, as seemingly everyone in the football universe is gathered in Indianapolis for the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine. Coaches and general managers were giving press conferences today, and one of them was Los Angeles Chargers GM Tom Telesco. One of the biggest questions facing the Chargers this […]

The recovery of Ryan Shazier is one of the most inspirational stories in recent sports history. The Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker was nearly paralyzed after delivering a big hit in a game against the Bengals, and there was a chance he might never be able to walk again. But Shazier has been adamant that not only […]

Doug Baldwin had a decent season last year, but the Seattle Seahawks wide receiver was never healthy. Baldwin missed just three games, but he was battling injuries the entire season. He fought through them and was a large reason why the team was able to make the playoffs, but it was clear watching him that […]

With today’s shocking news that Jason Witten was stepping down from his role with Monday Night Football to return to the Dallas Cowboys, speculation immediately began swirling about who would take his place. Peyton Manning was rumored to be a candidate when the job was open last year, and it looks like he’ll be sought […]

The Philadelphia Eagles made the decision this week to not use their franchise tag on quarterback Nick Foles. The move would have been a bit odd to keep him under the tag anyways considering they have made it clear that when healthy Carson Wentz is their guy. Presumably, Wentz will be ready for the start […]

The New York Jets have made news by giving Robby Anderson a second-round tender heading into free agency. The tender is around $3 million and gives any team a chance to offer Anderson a contract. The Jets can match any offer though unless they decide to let him go to another team. If another team […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are reportedly shopping linebacker Justin Houston, who was once one of the most feared pass-rushers in the league just a few seasons ago. Sources: The #Chiefs have had trade talks centered around star pass-rusher Justin Houston. With Houston’s cap number and the potential to franchise tag Dee Ford, Houston appears to […]

The Los Angeles Rams seem prepared for the possibility of a pair of key defensive contributors leaving the team this offseason. Speaking with reporters from the NFL combine in Indianapolis on Thursday, Rams general manager Les Snead indicated safety Lamarcus Joyner and linebacker Dante Fowler are likely to reach the free agent market rather than […]

Talented big men who can play across the defensive front and rush the quarterback will almost always have a place in the NFL. Given David Irving’s numerous off-field troubles, though, it appears the Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman may be left behind once free agency begins next month. In a Wednesday appearance on “Golic and Wingo,” […]

One of the biggest mysteries of the past NFL season was the use, or lack thereof, of Todd Gurley in the Super Bowl. The Los Angeles Rams will need to come up with a plan to avoid an event like that occurring again. According to Pro Football Talk, the Rams are going to try to […]

Few players in NFL history have dazzled the football world like Michael Vick. He broke the mold of star quarterbacks during the early 2000’s, changing how the position was played and was defended as much any other player in recent memory. Another precocious signal-caller followed in his footsteps last season by expanding the scope of […]

It looks like one of the biggest offseason free agents—Frank Clark—could be off the market before any teams even get a chance. Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll kept it short and simple when asked about Clark. “He will be with us,” was how Carroll put it. Seahawks fans can breathe a sigh of relief […]

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden is clearly still in mourning over losing defensive star Khalil Mack to the Chicago Bears and this is really the first time he’s spoken out about it. Gruden on Mack: "It's hard to replace a guy like that. It's sensitive. I'm still sensitive about it … I do know […]

Former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy made national headlines about the way he acted at a high school game, and he’s now ready to apologize for how he acted. Last week, McCarthy was in Pulaski, Wisconsin, to watch a basketball game. There, he was seen arguing with officials. His stepson plays for Notre […]

Just when the NFL offseason is seemingly moving slowly, rumors start to swirl around about players who could be traded or released when the new league year begins. Reportedly, the Philadelphia Eagles are open to trading Nelson Agholor this offseason. This was first reported by Jason La Canfora, who said the Eagles’ wideout is among […]

The Dallas Cowboys took the NFL world by storm on Thursday, as they agreed to terms to break Jason Witten out of retirement and bring him back to the team. Although he will be on a 25-snap count per game workload, he will definitely help the Cowboys remain strong contenders next season. The $5M number […]

During the 2018 season, fans were treated to a semi-busy trade deadline for the NFL. We saw the likes of Demaryius Thomas, Golden Tate, Dante Fowler, Amari Cooper, and Damon Harrison get traded, but one move that didn’t happen was the Minnesota Vikings dealing linebacker Anthony Barr. We also heard reports of other players being […]

With the offseason about to ramp up, one of the biggest focuses is on NFL free agency. This season could be one of the most active in recent years with plenty of marquee guys available. One of the teams that could be very vigorous when free agency kicks off is the Green Bay Packers. According to […]

The Los Angeles Rams have a lot to be proud of after making a Super Bowl appearance to conclude their 2018 season. Unfortunately, they fell short of a championship and a lot of the blame fell on the shoulders of quarterback Jared Goff. Head coach Sean McVay went on the air with Sirius XM NFL […]

With news about Jason Witten returning to the field to re-join the Dallas Cowboys, the word is starting to get out about why he came out of retirement. Per the latest rumors, Witten’s becoming a tight end again because he didn’t like the “TV life.” One source tells @TheAthleticDFW on Jason Witten's return: "He missed […]

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olson has had some trouble staying healthy in recent years. Fortunately, head coach Ron Rivera is confident about his status for the 2019 NFL season. There has been plenty of speculation regarding Olson’s future this offseason. According to ESPN’s David Newton, Rivera expects him back for the 2019 campaign: Panthers […]

The Green Bay Packers have some major issues to address on the defensive side of the ball. Although there are some fantastic pieces already on the roster, there needs to be more cohesiveness in all aspects of the defense. The Packers drafted two great young cornerbacks last season in Jaire Alexander and Josh Jackson, who […]

The Minnesota Vikings had a less-than-stellar season, but it’s not all the fault of quarterback Kirk Cousins, and head coach Mike Zimmer is the first to say as much. Mike Zimmer on Kirk Cousins: “I think he had a good year… everybody is going to be on him because of the contract, and we didn’t […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to part ways with wide receiver Antonio Brown following a tumultuous end to the 2018 NFL season. It appears the Cleveland Browns are among the list of teams interested in acquiring his services. The sweepstakes for Brown is expected to draw a number of bids for the Steelers. According to NFL […]

The Booger Show has a nice ring to it, we guess, but Deion Sanders is out there actively campaigning for Booger McFarland to replace Jason Witten on Monday Night Football. With Jason Witten returning to the field and leaving Monday Night football I PRAY @ESPNBooger Booger McFarland gets the JOB by himself. He's Good and […]

Last season, the Baltimore Ravens had a record of 10-6 finishing first in the AFC North division. Just nine games into the season, their franchise quarterback Joe Flacco went down with an injury. However, rookie Lamar Jackson did a fine job of taking over the reins under center. Flacco started nine games and threw for […]

Last season, the Minnesota Vikings failed to meet expectations. They finished the year 8-7-1, sitting second in the NFC North Division. Their defense really underperformed from the previous year. They sat first in the league in defensive points allowed, one of the best defenses in the entire league. The Vikings’ defense lost its firepower from […]

On Thursday afternoon, news came down the wire stating that Jason Witten will be returning to the Dallas Cowboys after a stint with ESPN’s Monday Night Football broadcast team. After hearing Witten’s announcement, fellow Dallas icon and Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki sent out a brief message on Twitter to welcome him back: Welcome baaaaack @JasonWitten […]

Last year, the Washington Redskins came into the season with a sense of security. They had just traded for Alex Smith formerly of the Kansas City Chiefs and signed him to a four-year, $94 million deal. Their defense was excellent the season prior, and it seemed like they could be a playoff team. However, they were […]

The Chicago Bears have quite a few decisions to make this offseason and are apparently open to trading their starting running back, Jordan Howard. CBS Sports is reporting that they spoke with an unnamed source, who has confirmed that Howard, a running back for the team, is being shopped for a trade. Part of the […]

Even though Antonio Brown would love nothing more than to be with the San Francisco 49ers, John Lynch — the team’s general manager — says that no talks have initiated. John Lynch says 49ers have not had talks with Steelers about Antonio Brown. — Kevin Patra (@kpatra) February 28, 2019 John Lynch is the second […]

The Denver Broncos last year had a very disappointing season. They finished with a 6-10 overall record, sitting third overall in the AFC West Division. Their offense was awful, but their defense also took a step back. They allowed 21.8 points per game, which ranked 13th overall in the NFL. Mainly they had trouble stopping the […]

The Dallas Cowboys are looking like potential contenders next season and their offense is expected to take a big step forward. Jason Witten wasn’t a part of last years team after deciding to retire and join the broadcasting booth, but now he has decided to return to the team. According to a report from Ian […]

When NFL free agency opens next month, the wide receiver market will have several big names on it. One of the most accomplished names available is Green Bay Packers receiver Randall Cobb. Cobb is set to be an unrestricted free agent and isn’t likely to be back in Green Bay next year. The veteran wideout […]

The Green Bay Packers went 6-9-1 and finished third in the NFC North division last season. It was a very disappointing season for a team that had a multitude of issues. However, the problems mainly landed at the feet of head coach Mike McCarthy. The lack of production on both sides of the ball led […]

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman seems to be pushing for a Legion of Boom reunion in the Bay but said that for it to happen the right price needs to be paid. Sherman made it clear that there is a serious interest for Thomas and the fit makes perfect sense. “There’s serious interest. There’s […]

Houston Texans and impending free agent wide receiver Demaryius Thomas has reportedly been arrested for vehicular assault. According to the CBS Denver affiliate, Thomas was arrested on the charges stemming from an accident that happened on February 16th of this year just outside of Denver. Police say Thomas was driving over 70 mph in a 30 […]

Just when you thought it was over, the Antonio Brown drama has roared back to life, and this time, the embattled wide receiver wants to talk about Pittsburgh. According to ESPN, Brown — who recently sat down with the outlet to talk about his childhood in the Liberty City district of Miami, Florida — maintains […]