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Never count Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles out. As a second-year player, he made the Pro Bowl while posting the third-highest passer rating in NFL history, and then, as a seemingly washed up retread, led the Philadelphia Eagles to their first-ever Super Bowl victory in 2017. A former third-round pick, Foles was finally rewarded this […]

Running back Duke Johnson, who’s skipped the Cleveland Browns’ voluntary offseason program until now, will participate in OTAs which begin Tuesday, according to Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Johnson requested a trade earlier this offseason after the Browns acquired former Chiefs back Kareem Hunt. However, the Browns have maintained the fact that […]

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett currently remains in line to encounter quite the increase in both production and playing time in 2019. With former Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin now officially out of the mix in Seattle after some injury troubles rapidly halted his NFL playing career, Lockett will be forced to quickly step […]

The Baltimore Ravens have added yet another quarterback to the fold. According to an official statement released by the AFC North franchise on Monday, the Ravens have signed former Baylor Bears quarterback Jalan McClendon. It is also worth noting that the Ravens signed former Texas Longhorns guard Patrick Vahe to free agent contract on Monday as […]

Quarterback EJ Manuel has retired from the NFL. ESPN’s Field Yates tweeted the development on May 13. Chiefs backup QB EJ Manuel has retired. He was signed earlier this offseason. — Field Yates (@FieldYates) May 13, 2019 The Associated Press (via Yahoo Sports) also confirmed Manuel’s retirement on Monday. Chiefs quarterback EJ Manuel, who was […]

The New England Patriots have formally announced that the AFC East franchise has officially signed two players. According to the official statement released on Monday, the Patriots have signed free-agent wide receiver Dontrelle Inman and free agent offensive lineman Jared Veldheer. However, as is tradition in the NFL, the financial terms of the tandem of […]

According to a recent report from Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, the Denver Broncos could be without a potentially key offensive lineman for quite some time. Rapoport is reporting that Broncos center Nico Falah most likely suffered a torn Achilles tendon and will miss the entire 2019 campaign if tests confirm the injury. “Broncos offensive lineman […]

The case surrounding New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has just taken another major turn. On Monday evening, a judge officially ruled to suppress the video of the Patriots team owner, one that was originally obtained by police from inside a Florida spa. As a result, such footage cannot be used as evidence in the […]

Despite the fact that the Atlanta Falcons reached the Super Bowl as NFC Champions just a few seasons ago, team owner Arthur Blank doesn’t seem to happy these days. Since the Falcons’ infamous defeat at the hands of the heralded New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI, Atlanta has struggled at times with the New […]

There has been an Odell Beckham Jr. sighting at the Cleveland Browns practice facility. According to Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot, it was Beckham’s first time to appear at the Browns’ facility since his introductory press conference on April 1. Beckham appeared briefly on teammate Antonio Callaway’s live Instagram story inside their locker room on Monday. […]

The Green Bay Packers upgraded the team’s offensive line in a major way as a result of the 2019 NFL Draft. While specifically bolstering the center position, the Packers notably selected former Mississippi State Bulldogs interior offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Not only can Jenkins hold his […]

Quarterback Derek Anderson has retired from the NFL. Anderson made the announcement on his official Twitter account on May 13. Well here we are. I was just a guy. But still it took a village to help me thru this journey. The teammates, coaches, staff, trainers, eq, friends and most importantly my wife and family. […]

The Oakland Raiders have poached two scouts from the Dallas Cowboys. According to ESPN’s Todd Archer (via 247Sports.com’s Patrik Walker), the Cowboys’ West Coast scout, Jim Abrams, became the Raiders’ new director of college scouting in April. Archer also says Oakland has hired former Dallas scout Walter Juliff. He had worked for the Cowboys for […]

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt is in the midst of a crucial offseason with his team. Regardless, he took some time off to address this year’s graduating class at Wisconsin. Watt is undoubtedly one of the more notable alumni from his alma mater. He used the opportunity to address the importance of sticking to […]

The Green Bay Packers are poised to have a bounce-back season in 2019. They have made a plethora of moves to improve their roster—especially on the defensive side of the ball. The Packers usually tend to avoid using free agency as a means of bringing in new players. This offseason was different, as Green Bay […]

Longtime NFL coach Gunther Cunningham died on Saturday at the age of 72 after a brief bout with cancer. Most known for his time with the Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions, Cunningham began his NFL coaching career in 1982 as the defensive line and linebackers coach for the Baltimore Colts. He went on to […]

Lee Smith is back where his NFL career began. The Buffalo Bills announced on Monday that they have signed the veteran the tight end to a three-year contract. We’ve signed TE Lee Smith to a three-year deal. Welcome back, @LeeSmith_86: https://t.co/8ufBV18yoK pic.twitter.com/3a032uXNPF — Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) May 13, 2019 Smith spent the first four years […]

After weeks of rumors that the Denver Broncos would be open to trading star cornerback Chris Harris Jr., things are still at a standstill. Not only does Harris still want a new contract, but it seems as if the Broncos aren’t willing to budge on giving him one just yet. Despite the unevenness of the […]

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Desmond King is coming off a stellar 2018 NFL season. It appears he is not ready to settle on his merits just yet. King established himself as one of the premier nickel’s in the league last season. According to ESPN’s Eric Williams, he is working to become more versatile this offseason: […]

The Denver Broncos traded for Joe Flacco but it appears now they may have already drafted his replacement in former Missouri Tigers quarterback Drew Lock. Flacco was asked on Monday how he felt about the Broncos drafting Lock and in typical Flacco fashion, he didn’t say anything controversial. Joe Flacco on the Broncos drafting Drew […]

The Denver Broncos have seemingly managed to shore up some depth under center this offseason. He knows full well what the expectations are for the 2019 NFL season. The Broncos have struggled to get back into playoff contention in recent years. According to ABC’s Troy Renck, Flacco admits he must win games. #Broncos Flacco admitted […]

One of the things that never gets old is seeing athletes surprising their parents with houses or cars. Most recently, Mike Davis of the Chicago Bears surprised his mom with a house. It’s nice to see athletes showing their appreciation to their parents in the form of a house or car. To some, it may […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is already one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, and one of the best to ever play the game of football. While he’s still searching for his second Super Bowl victory, he’s continued to be one of the more efficient and consistent players in the game, and one […]

The Minnesota Vikings are seemingly trying to do their best when it comes to keeping tight end Kyle Rudolph, who doesn’t seem to be pleased after not receiving a new deal and watching the Vikings select tight end Irv Smith Jr. in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Despite this, coach Mike Zimmer […]

The Seattle Seahawks entered the 2019 NFL Draft with some of the fewest amounts of picks but left the draft with a stable of new young players thanks in part to some draft day trades by the time. One of their picks, West Virginia University wide receiver Gary Jennings Jr., may not be one of […]

The start of the 2019 NFL season is right around the corner. With the draft now in the rearview mirror, there’s only a couple of months until training camps begin to open. Analysts are beginning to take more serious stabs at prognosticating the 2019 campaign now that rosters are more or less set, and ESPN […]

Russell Wilson got paid. The Seattle Seahawks superstar got the deal he was looking for, as the team gave him an extension that made him the highest-paid player in NFL history. Now he’ll have to live up to his end of the bargain, and expectations will be high in 2019 with the massive contract. The […]

The Indianapolis Colts hope that third-round pick Bobby Okereke will show the same type of improvement in the NFL that he did in college. According to Pro Football Focus Okereke improved his ratings every year when he was with the Stanford Cardinal. Colts LB Bobby Okereke is trending in the right direction in terms of […]

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph’s name has been thrown around in trade rumors all offseason and he is hoping soon he can have clarity on his position with the team. Late last week a report was filed that said contract extension talks between Rudolph and the Vikings had broken down. The report led many […]

What team is going to be on HBO’s Hard Knocks is still up in the air, but one team has been eliminated from contention, the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers are one of five candidates that can be forced to appear on the show, along with the Washington Redskins, New York Giants, Detroit Lions, and […]

Johnny Holton has found a new home. The speedy wideout is signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Terms of the deal weren’t immediately announced, but it’s probably safe to assume it’s a one-year deal. Holton was waived by the Philadelphia Eagles last week, so it didn’t take too long for […]

This is a big year for Cam Newton. The Carolina Panthers’ quarterback has had his health speculated about relentlessly, and he needs to put all the talk to rest. The Panthers started hot last year with a 6-2 record over the first half of the season, and it seemed like they were destined for the […]

The Washington Redskins finally made a move to get their guy. After the devastating injury to Alex Smith last season, they appeared set to roll with another stopgap option in 2019 when they traded for Case Keenum. Fortunately, they made a bold move to plan for the future finally when they drafted Ohio State quarterback […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck had an elite 2018 season across the board, but one category really stuck out. According to Pro Football Focus Luck had a 118.9 passer rating on play-action passes last year which was 5th best in the league. Andrew Luck's 118.9 passer rating on play action ranked 5th among NFL QBs […]

The Green Bay Packers have a big season ahead of them. As they transition into their first season without Mike McCarthy at the helm, expectations are high. New coach Matt LaFleur desperately needs to get the team back to their winning ways after back to back seasons of missing the playoffs. Aaron Rodgers has been […]

Statistically, Philip Rivers had one of the best seasons of his career in 2018 and a big reason was his success running the play action. According to Pro Football Focus, Rivers had a 128.4 passer rating last year while running play action. the second highest percentage in the league. Philip Rivers had a 128.4 passer […]

The NFL offseason has been chugging along, and the start of the season seems right around the corner. But one important milestone has been missing, as we still don’t know which team is going to appear on ‘Hard Knocks.’ The popular HBO show has usually announced its team for the upcoming season by now, but […]

The New England Patriots have given offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels some new receiving weapons this offseason. And a good number of them are notably big. They drafted 6-2 N’Keal Harry in the first round, and signed Demaryius Thomas, Maurice Harris, and Dontrelle Inman, who are all 6-3. And if 6-3 Josh Gordon is reinstated, that’s […]

Dallas Cowboys legend Darren Woodson, one of the most recognizable faces at ESPN is stepping down from his position. Woodson joined ESPN over 14 years ago but has announced he is leaving sometime in May to focus on his real estate business. “My commercial real estate business in Frisco, Texas has grown in recent years, […]