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Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is turning heads at Dolphins practices, currently as the teams starting signal caller. DeVante Parker, the former 14th overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft, has high praise for the journeyman. “He helped me a lot with communications and signals and everything,” Parker said. “[Fitzpatrick’s] telling me what I’m doing […]

Denver Broncos pass rusher Von Miller is adding another weapon to his arsenal: MMA. Miller joins fellow pass rusher Derek Wolfe and 10 other teammates at the Factory X Muay Thai in Englewood, Colorado. “The first day was just me and Derek and we were like, ‘Bro, this is super dope,’” Miller told The Athletic. […]

After a standout career with the Georgia Bulldogs, Sony Michel took the league by storm in his rookie year with the New England Patriots racking up 931 yards and six touchdowns. He is well on his way to being one of the better running backs in the league, so let’s look at four things you […]

The Buffalo Bills are counting on Cole Beasley. Buffalo made overhauling their receiving corp a big priority this offseason, and bringing in Beasley was a large part of that. The Bills are hoping that Beasley can play his usual role in the slot, and operate as a sort of safety blanket for Josh Allen. Allen […]

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry is coming off of a breakout 2018 campaign in which he racked up 1,059 yards and 12 touchdowns while averaging 4.9 yards per carry. Now, Henry is entering his fourth NFL season and is looking to build upon his terrific third year, but the question is, what should we […]

Julio Jones has reported for mandatory minicamp, but all is apparently not well with the Atlanta Falcons receiver. Jones will not participate in drills at minicamp because he’s rehabbing a foot injury, according to D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. While the injury doesn’t sound too serious as coach Dan Quinn relayed it, it’s […]

Lorenzo Carter is going to need to step up in 2019. The New York Giants pass-rusher should have a much larger role, and he’ll need to deliver. The Giants are rolling with Eli Manning again this season, and if they want to have any hope of making the playoffs, they’ll need a bounce-back year from […]

Former Indianapolis Colts and Los Angeles Rams cornerback Eric Patterson was shot and killed on Saturday morning. The Tampa Bay Times reported that Patterson was shot around 5 am in his home in Tampa although the Tampa police department wouldn’t confirm the report. The Times cited unnamed relatives who confirmed that Patterson was the one […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle had a standout 2018 season and is now considered one of the best in the league. 49ers tight end coach John Embree saw a lot to be impressed with during last season but also sees a lot more that he can improve on before he reaches his ceiling. […]

The Miami Dolphins may have traded for Josh Rosen to be their quarterback of the future, but that does not mean Rosen is going to win the starting job outright going into 2019. Rosen is competing with veteran journeyman Ryan Fitzpatrick for the opening day job under center, and Dolphins head coach Brian Flores likes […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling has a big year ahead of him. The young Green Bay Packers receiver had a promising rookie season, but he’ll need to prove himself all over again. The coaching staff that drafted him is no longer there, and he’ll need to compete for every snap once again. Fortunately, things seem to be going […]

The Atlanta Falcons have kicked off mandatory minicamp on Monday with Grady Jarrett and Julio Jones in attendance according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. #Falcons WR Julio Jones, franchise tagged DT Grady Jarrett, pass-rusher Vic Beasley and LB Deion Jones have reported to the team facility and will take part in mandatory minicamp, sources […]

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is 36 years old but still has a job in the NFL and a big reason why is because he of his “perfectionist” style. It doesn’t matter if it’s a training by himself, a practice with teammates, or if it’s during a game, he wants everything to be perfect. “I’m […]

Malcolm Jenkins’ holdout is over. The Philadelphia Eagles safety “has reported for his team physical and will be in attendance for the team’s mandatory minicamp that begins Tuesday,” a source told Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. It appears that Jenkins isn’t planning on making his issues with the team a big deal, as Schefter writes that […]

While most of the focus in Cleveland is on Baker Mayfield and Odell Beckham Jr., we must not forget second-year running back Nick Chubb, who is coming off of a terrific rookie campaign. Chubb rushed for 996 yards and eight touchdowns while averaging 5.2 yards per carry this past year while also notching a couple […]

The New England Patriots are entering a 2019 campaign with a whole lot of uncertainty in their receiving corps. Gone is longtime Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, who announced his retirement earlier this offseason. Also, wide receivers Cordarrelle Patterson and Chris Hogan departed via free agency, and fellow wideout Josh Gordon is serving an indefinite […]

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman missed just about all of the 2018 campaign due to knee and groin injuries, the latter of which resulted in surgery. Now, Freeman seems ready to go for 2019, and the Falcons are getting a critical piece of their offense back in the process. But with Freeman having played […]

The New York Jets are expected to interview Todd McShay and Phil Savage for openings in their front office under new general manager Joe Douglas. Busy week for #Jets pic.twitter.com/6cwJj2R6HS — Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) June 10, 2019 McShay is a lead NFL analyst for ESPN with a heavy focus on the NFL Draft, while Savage […]

The New England Patriots summer vacation will be getting a bit of an early start with Bill Belichick canceling the last two days of OTAs according to Mike Reiss of ESPN. The Patriots are not holding their final two practices of organized team activities — originally scheduled for today and tomorrow. Players are in today, […]

Eli Apple didn’t fit in with the New York Giants and it showed early on. The Giants traded him off to the New Orleans Saints and reunited him with some of his former Ohio State Buckeyes and he couldn’t happier with where he is. The Saints secondary is very close, something that wasn’t the case […]

The Rams have been the NFL’s trendsetters over the past couple years. Whether it is the way they play, their approach to team building or how they handle the offseason, coach Sean McVay’s squad has certainly bucked more than one trend. Last year, the team essentially blew off the preseason by not playing their starters. […]

It hasn’t taken long for Odell Beckham Jr. to make himself at home as a member of the Cleveland Browns, and during Game 4 of the NBA Finals, Beckham was wearing a throwback Jim Brown jersey while seated courtside: Odell Beckham repping the Cleveland Jim Brown throwback at the #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/65jf7kwbdL — Allan Bell (@AllanGBell) […]

The New Orleans Saints are signing free agent cornerback Kayvon Webster, as reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Webster is on his fourth team in as many years following stops with the Houston Texans (2018), Los Angeles Rams (2017), and the Denver Broncos (whom he played for from 2013 to 2016). Webster was among a group of […]

The Arizona Cardinals may have taken three wide receivers in the 2019 NFL Draft back in April, but that does not mean that any of them will end up winning the No. 1 receiver role. According to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, second-year wide out Christian Kirk has looked like the best receiver on the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers made quite the investment in defensive end Stephon Tuitt prior to the 2017 NFL season. Following a couple of modest seasons, he is hoping to provide the team with plenty of bang for their buck moving forward. Despite all his promise, Tuitt has yet to enjoy a breakout year in Pittsburgh. According […]

After passing on participating in organized team activities this offseason, Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins appears set to skip the team’s minicamp, too, as he seeks a “hefty raise” per a report from Howard Eskin. Jenkins will be fined $88,650 if he misses all three minicamp practices. It’s unclear what monetary amount Jenkins wants in […]

The Baltimore Ravens have experienced some turnover to their roster this offseason. It appears the changes have made way for a potential breakout year from wide receiver Chris Moore. Moore has largely played a minor role on offense and special teams throughout his first three seasons in Baltimore. According to Ryan Mink of the team […]

Adrian Peterson revitalized his career with the Washington Redskins this past year and signed a two-year extension with the Redskins this offseason, but that does not mean he has forgotten about his roots. While Peterson is preparing to log another 1,000-yard campaign in Washington, he says he still has plans of retiring as a member […]

The Kansas City Chiefs made a big addition to their secondary this offseason, signing safety Tyrann Mathieu. While the Chiefs’ defense still has a long way to go overall, Mathieu is hoping to improve things just a bit and at least bring some toughness. “Just really trying to build a defense with an attitude,” Mathieu […]

The Chicago Bears broke through during Matt Nagy’s first year at the helm, making the playoffs while fielding one the of NFL’s best defenses. The team again looks primed for a playoff push in 2019, though at least one former player thinks it could accomplish much more. “To me, this team looks just like us […]

There has been looming talk about a potential extension for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green. Despite the mutual interest, there still are no talks about a potential deal being in the works. Green is entering the final year of his current deal and will account for $15.2 million against the salary cap in 2019. […]

From the moment he was drafted, there was little doubt Minnesota Vikings first-round pick Garrett Bradbury would earn the starting job sooner, rather than later. Now, assistant head coach and offensive adviser Gary Kubiak has removed any doubt. “Oh yeah, that is where he’s going to be, and hopefully he will stay there for a long […]

There has been plenty of speculation regarding the health of Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton. Fortunately, offensive coordinator Norv Turner appears to be optimistic about his status for the 2019 NFL season. Newton has spent the offseason healing from shoulder surgery. According to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, Turner has enjoyed watching his quarterback return […]

The Baltimore Ravens have ushered in some significant changes this offseason. Regardless, the focus remains the same for quarterback Lamar Jackson. Jackson has put an emphasis on improving his accuracy following his rookie year. According to ESPN’s Dan Graziano, quarterbacks coach Darren URban has already started to notice some significant improvement in his throwing mechanics: […]

Chicago Bears legendary linebacker Dick Butkus has reached out to his former teammate Gale Sayers, who is battling dementia. The 76-year-old Sayers has been living with the condition for five years now. Bears fans gave him a thunderous ovation at the kickoff of the team’s 100th anniversary celebration on June 7. Butkus told NBC Chicago […]

The 2018 NFL season did not go quite as planned for Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny. Fortunately, he is optimistic about a potential resurgence moving forward. It is no secret Penny struggled to find his footing as a rookie. According to John Boyle of the team’s official website, he is happy to have a […]

Cincinnati Bengals defensive lineman Carl Lawson is cautious about his recovery timetable. This was what Lawson told The Athletic’s John Dehner, Jr. on June 7. I’m not coming out until I feel pretty much 100 (percent). The goal is the first game. I know what it is like to get ready and be ready. I […]

Cincinnati Bengals defensive linemen Ryan Glasgow and Carl Lawson helped each other with crutches after they suffered ACL tears last season. Glasgow told The Athletic’s John Dehner, Jr. on June 7 about their usual ordeal when they go to breakfast together at a restaurant in Cincinnati. Carl was on crutches the first four or five […]

In his first full season as a starter in 2018, Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner far exceeded expectations and made it easy for his team to move on from Le’Veon Bell. While Conner was not expected to perform to the capability of Bell last season, he went above and beyond and his teammates loved […]