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Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley is coming off back-to-back underwhelming campaigns. Fortunately, he is optimistic about a potential resurgence in the 2019 NFL season. Beasley is entering the final year of his rookie deal, but there has not been much talk about a lucrative extension. According to Emmanuel Morgan of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, he […]

There appears to be some (rare) great news surrounding the Todd Gurley situation with the Los Angeles Rams. According to Dylan Hernandez of the LA Times, head coach Sean McVay is confident Gurley will participate in on-field drills in training camp. The Los Angeles Rams running back has been surrounded in doubt since struggling to […]

The biggest storyline surrounding the Carolina Panthers has been the progression of quarterback Cam Newton. Regardless, the overall focus for his areas of improvement remains the same. The Panthers had ushered in some new changes with the hope of helping Newton get back to his MVP-caliber form. According to Jourdan Rodrigue the Charlotte Observer, offensive […]

The Tennessee Titans announced on Twitter that they will be retiring the numbers of two franchise legends. The #Titans will retire Steve McNair's No. 9. #Retire9 pic.twitter.com/4KZF83AmzM — Tennessee Titans (@Titans) June 12, 2019 Eddie! Eddie! Eddie! #Salute27 The #Titans will retire Eddie George's No. 27. pic.twitter.com/eZyYyYHc7U — Tennessee Titans (@Titans) June 12, 2019 Steve […]

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel was one of the more notable faces that were missing from the team’s mandatory minicamp. It appears there was a legitimate reason for his absence. The Patriots appear to be doing what they can to ensure the health of their players by the time the 2019 NFL season […]

Jack Easterby is a name you’re going to need to know if you’re a Houston Texans fan. When Easterby was hired after this past season, it didn’t raise too many eyebrows. But the Texans just shocked everybody by firing general manager Brian Gaine, and Easterby is quickly emerging as a power player. Easterby was hired […]

By this point, everyone knows what happened between Antonio Brown and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Now on the Oakland Raiders, it’s safe to say Brown isn’t a big fan of the Steelers anymore. He has called out Ben Roethlisberger and JuJu Smith-Schuster on multiple occasions in fact. That hasn’t stopped Smith-Schuster from trying to keep the […]

The Tennessee Titans are trying to implement new ways to train and that has resulted in the team installing a sand pit near the practice facility for the team to train in. Titans General Manager Jon Robinson got the idea during his time with the New England Patriots and has brought it to Nashville. Running […]

It’s been a big week for former Minnesota Vikings tight end Steve Jordan and his family. On Tuesday, it was announced that Cam Jordan was signing a long-term extension with the New Orleans Saints and on Thursday the Vikings announced that Steve would be joining the team’s Ring of Honor. The Vikings invited Jordan to […]

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith is entering the final year of his contract, but he isn’t too concerned about it. There was a lot of talk this offseason that the Ravens would cut Smith, but they ultimately decided to keep him for 2019. “The Ravens know how much I love them, and I know how […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is one of the most talked about players in the NFL. Everyone knows what he has done with the Packers leading them to a Super Bowl and off the field dating a couple of high profile women. There is a lot more to Rodgers than his MVP’s and dating […]

Last offseason, the Minnesota Vikings signed quarterback Kirk Cousins to a massive deal full of guaranteed money. They did so because they believe him to be one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL – capable of helping them win a Super Bowl. However, the first year of the marriage ended with an 8-7-1 record […]

Chicago Bears stars of past and present got together recently, including Dick Butkus and Roquan Smith. The team was celebrating their 100th anniversary with some events this past weekend, and the two linebackers were able to spend some time together. Smith was asked recently what he and Butkus talked about, and his response was perfect. […]

Aaron Rodgers might be headed into the biggest season of his career. The Green Bay Packers quarterback had a rough year in 2018, as did the entire team. The whole season was clouded by drama, and the dirty laundry spilled out after the year ended. Various media reports indicated Rodgers had a contentious relationship with […]

The Indianapolis Colts and Andrew Luck pulled off something nobody saw coming last year. After starting the year 1-5, they won nine of their next ten to finish the season 10-6 and make the playoffs. They even won a first round playoff game, and became the toast of the league. It was a triumphant return […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Ben Roethlisberger are in an unusual spot. They’ve usually been the talk of the division and favorites to win the AFC North, but this year they’re flying a bit more under the radar. The Browns and Ravens both emerge down the stretch last season, and they’re garnering most of the hype […]

Deshaun Watson and the Houston Texans had an undeniably successful season in 2019, but it ended in very disappointing fashion. The Texans won the AFC South but got blown out at home in the first round of the playoffs by their division rival Indianapolis Colts. Watson struggled in the game, which again revived criticism about […]

The New England Patriots had some team building on Monday, and it involved coach Bill Belichick shooting Kyle Van Noy in the face. From football to paintball 💥 Shout out to the winning squad from yesterday's #BostonPaintball trip. pic.twitter.com/nmhsekHqzz — New England Patriots (@Patriots) June 11, 2019 Belichick canceled the last couple of days of […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are finally looking forward to drama-free football in 2019, and they need Ben Roethlisberger and JuJu Smith-Schuster to have big years. They’re the two most important players on the team, and they need to deliver if they want to have a successful first season without Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell. Brown and […]

Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Michael Pierce hit the practice field for the first time all season on Tuesday but it didn’t last long. After just a few minutes on the field, he was sent off because of poor conditioning. Pierce’s playing weight is listed at 340 but Jamison Hensley of ESPN noted that he appeared […]

Bad news for the Los Angeles Chargers, Russell Okung is apparently banged up. Chargers coach Anthony Lynn revealed that Okung sat out practice yesterday with an undisclosed injury, per Charean Williams of ProFootballTalk.com. When asked if the injury was going to sideline Okung longterm, Lynn said: “we don’t know yet.” It could turn out to […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are hoping for a big bounce-back season in 2019, and David DeCastro will be a big part of that. The Steelers had an undeniably disappointing campaign last year, as the drama surrounding Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown plagued the team. Both Brown and Bell are gone now, and all offseason current Steelers […]

Mitchell Schwartz, one of the top tackles in the NFL, will be staying with the Kansas City Chiefs for one more year after agreeing to an extension with the team. The #Chiefs and OT Mitchell Schwartz agreed to terms on a 1-year deal (through 2021), per @MikeMcCartney7. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 12, 2019 Schwartz […]

When the Green Bay Packers were searching for a coach there was some thought they would hire someone who had a little more control over Aaron Rodgers. Coach Matt LaFleur has made some changes to the offense that he thinks will help Rodgers, but he doesn’t ever want to take away from the playmaking ability […]

The Chicago Bears’ kicking competition appears to be down to two with the team cutting Chris Blewitt, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The #Bears made a kicker move, waiving K Chris Blewitt. They still have Elliott Fry and Eddy Pineiro on their roster. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 12, 2019 Blewitt showed some […]

JJ Watt still believes he has a lot of football left in him. Watt’s belief dates back to last year, when he had to do some soul searching after injuries robbed the now 30-year old of his past two seasons. After dominating the NFL for his first five seasons, he missed nearly all of the […]

Shaquem Griffin, who had his left hand amputated at age four, instantly became one of the NFL’s most heartwarming stories when he was selected in the fifth round of last year’s NFL Draft. Even so, the Seattle Seahawks linebacker wasn’t satisfied after a rookie season in which he barely played on defense, seeing most of […]

Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll expects that Mychal Kendricks will be able to play this year even though he has a prison sentence hanging over his head. Kendricks pleaded guilty to insider trading last September and could be facing 30 to 37 months in prison, although it’s unclear if that’s how long he will actually […]

It is a simple enough question: Do you plan on playing this season? But for Titans rookie Jeffery Simmons, it is more complicated. Simmons has faced that inquiry often since being drafted in the first round of this year’s NFL Draft. When asked again this week, Simmons, who is recovering from an ACL tear, answered […]

Ziggy Ansah still isn’t healthy enough to take the field, and it’s unclear exactly when he will be fully recovered from offseason shoulder surgery. The Seattle Seahawks, though, already have a plan in place to ensure the veteran pass-rusher will be ready to play come the regular season – even if it means missing a […]

The Oakland Raiders have been selected as the team to be on HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’ that will debut August 6th and will give fans an inside look at the teams training camp. #HardKnocks with the Oakland @Raiders ☠️ Coming to @HBO on August 6! pic.twitter.com/DsiOG9LT8s — NFL (@NFL) June 11, 2019 Owner Mark Davis and […]

San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould isn’t attending mandatory minicamp as he looks for the team to trade him. Like any coach, Kyle Shanahan wants all his players at camp, but, most importantly, he hopes Gould shows up before week one. Shanahan knows how good Gould is, and how much he can help the team […]

Darius Leonard didn’t know he needed surgery. That was, until he reported for offseason workouts. What followed was a lot of time in shorts and a baseball cap, watching his Colts teammates practice without him. Leonard won’t practice at the team’s mandatory minicamp this week, either, although he has started to run on a separate […]

The Houston Texans have made it clear they want to interview Nick Caserio, who is currently employed by the New England Patriots for their General Manager job but getting him on board could be pretty complicated. The Patriots have made it clear that Caserio is an important part of their front office and have made […]

The New Orleans Saints have taken care of star defensive end Cameron Jordan after recently handing him a new contract extension. And head coach Sean Payton is “sure” wide receiver Michael Thomas is next in line to get paid. Thomas is in the final year of his rookie contract, and Payton believes GM Mickey Loomis […]

Expectations are high for the Bears this season. Chicago made the playoffs in the first year under coach Matt Nagy, and many expect it to take another leap forward in year 2. NFL Network’s Adam Rank is among those that expect big things in 2019, and provided us with one of the offseason’s best lines […]

Jared Goff couldn’t help but notice Carson Wentz’s $128 million contract extension. After all, Wentz was selected second overall in 2016 after Goff went with the top pick to the Rams. The two quarterbacks are linked at the hip. “You definitely think about it,” Goff said per Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times. “But […]

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is not too concerned about his contract situation. Jones initially made light of the situation to the media, referencing his mortgage, before he got serious with his answer. “Nah, man, as far as the contract thing, (owner) Mr. (Arthur) Blank has spoken,” Jones said. “At the end of the day, […]

49ers receiver Marquise Goodwin really wants to compete in the 2020 Olympics. Goodwin, who finished 10th in the long jump at the 2012 Games, hasn’t competed in track since 2016 when he failed to qualify for the Olympics a second time. But he said he was “100 percent committed” to trying to qualify for Team […]