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Dak Prescott says he is finally “starting to click” with his new wide receivers — Allen Hurns, Tavon Austin, Deonte Thompson, and rookie Michael Gallup. But in that four-man group, Austin has been the one who’s caught the Dallas Cowboys QB’s eye with his performance in camp. “I’d say Tavon for the simple fact, in […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have ushered in quite the youth movement over the last couple of years. This has resulted in the departure of several key players on both sides of the ball. Despite now being one of the veteran players on the team, wide receiver A.J. Green is not worried about any uncertainty regarding his […]

The Seattle Seahawks made quite the investment in their backfield by selecting running back Rashaad Penny with the 27th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. However, Penny feels he was still overlooked in a lot of ways compared to New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley. Although there were a number of talented backs […]

The entire Dallas Cowboys passing game has been under a lot of scrutiny this offseason. Quarterback Dak Prescott has looked shaky at times, especially with his deep throws, while his crew of wide receivers — which includes a lot of new faces — hasn’t exactly inspired much confidence. However, Prescott believes that he and his […]

Earlier this week, Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Bowl quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was placed in the concussion protocol after colliding with one of his offensive linemen during a play in training camp. This had immediately put him through the process that the team has reported checked him out of Thursday morning, according to Gerry Dulac of Pittsburgh […]

The New York Giants have been moving cautiously over the last few days since rookie running back suffered a mild hamstring injury in training camp on Sunday while attempting to make a catch. Since then, Barkley has voiced little concern about the injury by voicing it is something that he could play through if there […]

During this past week, New York Giants rookie running back Saquon Barkley suffered a minor setback with what’s been classified as a mild hamstring strain in training camp. Since then, the Giants have operated quite cautiously with Barkley with eyes toward having him on the field for the season opener. According to Jordan Raanan of […]

When the Cleveland Browns drafted Baker Mayfield there were questions if he would be the starter week one against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Mayfield was impressive in the first game of the preseason and showed a lot of poise but even so, there is a good chance now that Mayfield isn’t even the backup when the […]

Dion Lewis spent the last three years with the New England Patriots before signing a four-year deal this offseason with the Tennessee Titans. Lewis has always played with a chip on his shoulder and a big reason now is because he doesn’t feel like the Patriots thought he was good enough to stick around on […]

There were a lot of people who thought Bears rookie Roquan Smith just needed to sign his contract and get to training camp but at least one of his Bears teammates is proud of what he did. Veteran linebacker Danny Trevathan said he is proud of Smith standing up for what he thought is right. […]

A.J. Green is just 30 years of age and presumably still has a few more years left in his impressive career. But as far as the Cincinnati Bengals star is concerned, he is basically “guaranteed” to be enshrined in the Hall of Fame. Although, Green doesn’t want to just be considered among the best; he […]

Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Todd Haley has challenged veteran receiver Jarvis Landry to mentor rookie Antonio Callaway. In the second episode of Hard Knocks, Haley spoke with Landry about Callaway on the sideline during the preseason opener. Haley pointed out that Larry Fitzgerald, whom Haley coached in Arizona, would take on the challenge. “Hey, you […]

Add the Houston Texans’ DeAndre Hopkins and the San Francisco 49ers’ Jimmie Ward in the growing list of training camp fights. The two got into it Wednesday after getting a little too physical during a particular play in joint practice. .@DeAndreHopkins and @49ers DB Jimmie Ward throw punches at @HoustonTexans training camp. @KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/I0Xw12g20Z — […]

Bradley Chubb was the second defensive player off the board in this year’s draft. But oddsmakers believe the Denver Broncos edge rusher will end up being named the No. 1 rookie defender in the league come season’s end. As Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk notes, online sportsbook Bovada currently lists Chubb as the […]

The Oakland Raiders best player Khalil Mack hasn’t been at training camp since it opened holding out for a new contract and it seems to be the hottest topic around the Raiders. Coach Jon Gruden doesn’t think that Mack being gone has been a distraction to the team, although he does wish that he was with the […]

Dak Prescott has been vocal about his feelings about the protests during the National Anthem, believing that the field isn’t the time or place for those type of protests. His feeling echoes the feelings of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones who has made it clear that if the players wanted to play for the team, […]

One of the biggest storylines in camp for the Oakland Raiders this offseason has been the fluctuating performance of wide receiver Martavis Bryant. As a result, it appears head coach Jon Gruden has come up with a nickname for the new wideout. Bryant’s arrival in Oakland has been riddled with notable performances both good and bad. According […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield dominated headlines with his stellar performance in the preseason opener versus the New York Giants. Of course, he had plenty of opportunities with Cleveland pulling quarterback Tyrod Taylor from the game after just two drives. However, it appears the Browns will be more generous with his playing time. According to Mary […]

There is a newfound sense of optimism surrounding the Chicago Bears this offseason. Part of the reason has been the addition of a bonafide No. 1 wide receiver in Allen Robinson. Robinson has been slowly working his way back from the ACL tear he suffered last season. According to NFL Network’s James Palmer, he will make […]

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Martavis Bryant has made his way back to the practice field Wednesday after being away from the action the last two days due to migraines, according to a report by Matt Schneidman of the Mercury News. It has previously been noted that Bryant has suffered the condition for years, but headaches […]

The Seattle Seahawks got a bad break on Monday when they learned that rookie running back Rashaad Penny broke his finger during practice. This injury will require surgery to repair and force Penny to miss three to four weeks. Although Penny’s injury came at a very untimely manner – the regular season starts in 3.5 weeks […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are set to face the New England Patriots for the second game of preseason action, which will mark the first time that both teams will meet since Super Bowl 52. This has set the table for what could be a raucous environment with the Patriots fans being quite vocal about their feelings […]

The Chicago Bears were able to let off some steam in a joint practice with the Denver Broncos on Wednesday. It appears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky made quite the impression of linebacker Von Miller. The jury is still out on Trubisky’s status as a franchise quarterback. However, Miller said he has high expectations for him going into the 2018 […]

The Cleveland Browns have not been shy about a potential turnaround in the 2018 NFL season. Fans have been granted access to some of the inner workings to their rebuild with the team being featured on HBO’s Hard Knocks. However, an awkward encounter between head coach Hue Jackson and offensive coordinator Todd Haley has raised some […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are set to take the field this week for the first time against the New England Patriots since Super Bowl 52 that has brought back plenty of the emotions from the game. This has reached the point to where some Eagles fans have decided to purchase and put up a billboard near […]

NFL training camp is always filled with intriguing storylines and crucial position battles, and this year is no different. Here are ten contests to keep an eye on this preseason. 10. Josh McCown vs. Teddy Bridgewater vs. Sam Darnold The New York Jets have needed a franchise QB every since Mark Sanchez fell off the […]

The Miami Dolphins are trying to figure out ways to gain an advantage on the rest of the NFL, and they think they may have found it. They have been working all offseason on running their offense at different speeds in hopes that they can throw off some of their opponents. Quarterback Ryan Tannehill thinks that […]

The Atlanta Falcons offense didn’t live up to expectations in the team’s first year under offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian. There was a lot of hype going into last year after the team had made it all the way to the Super Bowl the year before and it seemed to take a toll on everyone. Wide receiver Julio […]

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey made headlines with his recent tirade against nearly every starting quarterback in the NFL. Needless to say, Ramsey was not shy about expressing his true feelings regarding his opponents. One player that was surprisingly spared from his criticisms was Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins. Ramsey actually had high praise for […]

Through his first four years in the NFL, New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has quickly become one of the best players in the NFL behind his elite level production. However, he has also become of the most popular players in the league that has been further extenuated by his flamboyant personality both […]

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady saw a serious overhaul of his receiving corps this offseason. Fortunately, the presence of his favorite target has helped put him at ease. He and tight end Rob Gronkowski have enjoyed massive success as one of the best duos in the league for quite some time. According to Tyler […]

Jacksonville Jaguars star cornerback Jalen Ramsey made headlines with his wide-ranging interview with GQ magazine that saw him critique many of the quarterbacks in the NFL. However, he also directed praise toward Baltimore Ravens rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson, stating that he believes the 21-year-old will excel with the team given his skill set and the […]

When discussing the NFL’s elite group of wide receivers, names like Antonio Brown and Julio Jones are usually the first ones that come to mind. However, there is one wideout looking to get in the discussion. Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams has firmly established himself as one of the most promising wideouts in […]

In a wide-ranging interview with GQ Magazine, Jacksonville Jaguars star cornerback Jalen Ramsey had a lot to say about many of NFL quarterbacks. Most of it was negative criticism toward several notable signal-callers around the league. Among those was New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, with Ramsey stating “I won’t say Eli’s good.” Manning was […]

Ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots taking the field against each other for the first time since Super Bowl 52 on Thursday night, plenty of moments from the instant classic are being rehashed. One of which is Tom Brady’s decision not to shake any of the Eagles players’ hands after the game, […]

Miami Dolphins fourth-year wide receiver DeVante Parker has hit a minor setback this offseason after suffering a broken finger which will force him to miss the rest of the preseason and possibly the season opener. However, this won’t lead to the team exploring any trade scenarios for the 25-year-old at this point in time, according […]

In the last few days, things have picked up around the Cleveland Browns in their pursuit of former Pro Bowl wide receiver Dez Bryant as he’s expected to visit with the team on Thursday. Offensive coordinator Todd Haley has voiced that although he’s intrigued by what the young wide receivers on the team could bring […]

The Oakland Raiders have undergone some major changes that were headlined by the arrival of head coach Jon Gruden, which has put in place a new offensive scheme ahead of the 2018 season. It hasn’t taken long for Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Carr to get a grip of the game plan as Gruden has voiced […]

The Oakland Raiders have had the looming contract situation involving Star defensive end Khalil Mack hang over the franchise for the last few months. There doesn’t appear to be any resolution approaching despite the start of the 2018 regular season now being less than a month away. With that in mind, former Raiders head coach […]