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With Nick Foles enjoying life as a much richer man in Jacksonville, the Philadelphia Eagles are looking to lock up 26-year-old starter Carson Wentz. Monday, general manager Howie Roseman re-emphasized the team’s interest in extending Wentz’s contract and continuing to build around the quarterback, via Charean Williams of ProFootballTalk:  “We’re incredibly optimistic about the 2019 […]

The NFL’s free agency and draft process is not like the NBA. While basketball has a pretty straightforward system where if you lose a player via free agency, you receive nothing in return, the NFL’s is a bit different. In football, you can actually gain draft picks if you lose free agents. Now, you don’t […]

The San Francisco 49ers certainly underwhelmed last season, though that was due mostly in part to the fact that franchise quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo missed the majority of the year after suffering a torn ACL. That was just one of two injuries that occurred that day, as 49ers owner Jed York may have taken things a bit […]

It is no secret that New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton has had his run-ins with the league’s officials. As a result, it is absolutely no surprise that Payton is now opposed to some of the league’s new proposals for instant replay changes. With this year’s NFC Championship Game ultimately being decided by the […]

The Miami Dolphins may have found their starter for the 2019 NFL season in quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick. However, it appears they are still looking to secure depth under center in future NFL Drafts. It is no secret that Miami has ushered in some signifcant changes this offseason. According to Hal Habib of the Palm Beach […]

The Oakland Raiders infamously cleaned house last season before finishing the year in the cellar of the AFC West division. However, Oakland has wasted absolutely no time in attempting to turn things around in a hurry, notably acquiring former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown via trade early on in the offseason. As a result, […]

Derek Ciapala and Michael Stewart begin the week with a renewed focus on the NFL draft. They address the holes that need to be filled on the roster and also whether or not the Rams are done in free agency. Finally, Mike announces some big career news, and Derek discusses the podcast logo change. The […]

The Buffalo Bills had reportedly agreed to a deal to acquire wide receiver Antonio Brown a few days prior to the trade that sent him to the Oakland Raiders. Although the Pittsburgh Steelers and Bills had supposedly agreed to a deal, Brown was far from interested in playing for Buffalo. On “The Boomin’ Experience Podcast,” […]

The Oakland Raiders quickly became one of the most active teams from around the league this offseason en route to most notably acquiring All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown from the Pittsburgh Steelers. With the Raiders — and specifically head coach Jon Gruden — not afraid to toy with the team’s roster, quarterback Derek Carr could […]

The Denver Broncos have ushered in some significant changes this offseason. Unfortunately, it may take longer than expected for running back Phillip Lindsay to get acquainted with his new teammates. Linday’s stellar rookie year was cut short by a season-ending wrist injury. According toRyan O’Halloran of the Denver Post, general manager John Elway indicated that […]

New York Giants owner John Mara spoke at the NFL Owners Meetings this week, making his first comments to the press since the Odell Beckham Jr. trade. While Mara insisted the team was moving forward, he also sounded a bit nostalgic and torn about the ordeal. Mara said he didn’t believe the team would actually […]

The Buffalo Bills and Oakland Raiders apparently weren’t the only teams bidding for Antonio Brown. The Bills were reportedly close to landing Brown before Oakland ultimately secured a deal. But, the New England Patriots were apparently also in on the Brown sweepstakes. In a recording of Brown’s podcast, his agent Drew Rosenhaus can be heard […]

It sounds as though Jimmy Smith will be getting another year with the Baltimore Ravens. There had been a lot of talk about the Ravens potentially divorcing the cornerback this offseason, but Ravens GM Eric DeCosta has implied that wasn’t the case. Speaking at this week’s owners’ meetings, DeCosta “all but affirmed” that Smith would […]

The New England Patriots could have pulled off quite a trade just a couple weeks ago as talk emerged that they were in on wide receiver Antonio Brown. The Pittsburgh Steelers made it clear they would not trade Brown to a division rival team nor did they want trade him to an AFC team, so […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will officially begin the 2019 campaign without to key members of the team’s once-loaded roster. With veteran wide receiver Antonio Brown being traded to the Oakland Raiders, running back Le’Veon Bell then departed Pittsburgh in favor of the eager New York Jets. As a result of both departures, Steelers head coach Mike […]

Christopher Johnson isn’t too upset about Anthony Barr spurning the New York Jets. At least, he claims not to be. The team’s CEO spoke at the owners’ meetings Monday, and was asked about the Barr situation for the first time. “We want people on our team who want to be New York Jets,” Johnson said, […]

There were a number of teams that had been linked to former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown this offseason. It appears the New England Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles, and Tennessee Titans were among the most serious suitors outside of the Oakland Raiders. There was no shortage of interest in a player of Brown’s caliber. Brown’s […]

Robert Quinn might not be going anywhere after all. For a long time, the reporting has indicated the Miami Dolphins are shopping the pass-rusher and would cut him if they couldn’t find a trade partner. But now, the Dolphins are changing their tune. Speaking at this week’s owners’ meetings, new Dolphins general manager Chris Grier […]

One player’s market is finally starting to heat up. Almost two weeks after being released by the Green Bay Packers, Nick Perry will be visiting the Seattle Seahawks, according to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports. La Canfora notes that Perry, who has been frequently injured the past few years, is fully healthy. Wherever he […]

Jay Ajayi is a free agent and receiving interest from other teams, but that doesn’t mean the running back won’t be back with the Philadelphia Eagles next year. Ajayi’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, spoke to reporters at this week’s owners’ meetings and provided an update. Rosenhaus said he is “maintaining discussions” with the Eagles’ front office. […]

We still don’t know whether Marshawn Lynch is going to play football next year, and we likely won’t know for a while still. Oakland Raiders general manager Mike Mayock spoke to reporters at the owners meetings, and said he didn’t have much of an update on talks. Mayock said it will likely be a little […]

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement on Sunday. Even though it was a short career, he will go down as one of the best in NFL history. Five moments from this bearer of brilliance stand out above the others. 5. Gronkowski’s one-handed catch against the Buffalo Bills Gronkowski had a unique […]

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement on Sunday after an incredibly successful nine-year career. Gronkowski went out in a big way, winning his third Super Bowl trophy and finishing his career on top. Head coach Bill Belichick had some very nice words to share about his now former tight end after his […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had quite the offseason ever since receiver Antonio Brown requested a trade. With Brown now on the Oakland Raiders, the Steelers are left with a huge hole at receiver. Of course, Pittsburgh does have Pro Bowl wideout Juju Smith-Schuster, but he will be tested next season as he’ll be the clear […]

The Cleveland Browns and John Dorsey have made a splash this offseason, but it appears they are not done yet. Eric Berry and Tre Boston have emerged as targets for the team. #Browns GM John Dorsey said he has been in contact with the agents of free-agent safeties Eric Berry, who has connection to Dorsey, […]

Patrick Mahomes is on top of the NFL world after putting together an amazing first season as the starting quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs. The team decided to trade Alex Smith last offseason after letting Mahomes sit behind the veteran quarterback during his rookie season. Now, Mahomes is the reigning NFL MVP and is […]

Earlier this month, former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Za’Darius Smith signed a four-year, $66 million contract with the Green Bay Packers. With a $20 million signing bonus and $34.5 million paid out during the first two years, Smith decided to put that money to good use on March 22, buying his mother Sharon a home in their native […]

NFL teams don’t need to look far to project what type of player Nick Bosa might be at the next level. His older brother, Joey, entered the league in 2016 as the third overall pick in the draft, and has subsequently established himself as one of the game’s most impactful edge defenders with the Los […]

A new news report suggests that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are on the precipice of signing Blaine Gabbert, a former QB with the Titans. According to NBC Sports, Gabbert — who already has a history with Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians, having played with him during his short time with Arizona back in 2017 — was […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers just traded star wide receiver Antonio Brown to the Oakland Raiders in exchange for a third-round draft pick and a fifth-rounder, ending Brown’s nine-year tenure with the franchise. Brown asked out of Pittsburgh following a dispute with the team late in the season that resulted in the wideout getting benched for the […]

Ole Miss wide receiver DK Metcalf has established himself as one of the premier talents in the 2019 NFL Draft. It seems his skill set has even drawn him comparisons to wide receiver Josh Gordon. DK Metcalf turned heads in college and at the NFL Scouting Combine. He is already being compared to Gordon for […]

Former New York Giants star running back Tiki Barber has not been very vocal since retiring from the NFL. He has chimed in on a few things here and there, but he has broken his silence once again to tackle a very big situation. That situation happens to be the criticism that Giants’ quarterback Eli […]

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Dwayne Haskins is considered one of the top prospects heading into next month’s NFL Draft, and Lance Zierlein of NFL.com has a comparison for Haskins: Drew Bledsoe. A traditional pocket passer known for his rocket arm, Haskins is coming off a terrific 2018 campaign in which he threw for 4,831 yards, […]

D.J. Moore is set to step into the No. 1 wide receiver role for the Carolina Panthers in 2019. After the team lost Devin Funchess to the Indianapolis Colts in free agency, they will need a big season from Moore. Count NFL wide receiver legend Larry Fitzgerald as one who thinks that Moore is ready […]

One of the most respected voices in team history is throwing his support behind embattled Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. During a Monday appearance on FOX Sports’ The Herd, former Steelers linebacker James Harrison characterized Roethlisberger as “a good teammate and a good leader.” “The people that are saying he’s a bad teammate, that’s their truth,” he […]

The New England Patriots are in the middle of an up-and-down offseason. They have lost quite a few players, added a few, and still have room to make more moves. Unfortunately, they are going to have to move forward without superstar tight end Rob Gronkowski helping lead the way. Gronkowski announced his retirement from the […]

Rob Gronkowski cut his Hall of Fame career short over the weekend, announcing his retirement after just nine NFL seasons. According to his agent, though, the New England Patriots were lucky the superstar tight end didn’t hang up his cleats even earlier. Asked during a Monday appearance on PFT Live if Gronkowski considered retiring after the 2018 […]

The Tennessee Titans’ head coach Mike Vrabel recently engaged in a series of free agent signings to the team, and he took to the press to talk about it. At the 2019 NFL Owners Meeting, Mike Vrabel discusses free agency and what he expects during his second season as head coach. pic.twitter.com/8vHHBvRSFI — Tennessee Titans […]

The NFL, celebrating its 100th season in existence, will open the 2019 campaign with one of its longest-running rivalries. The league announced Monday that the upcoming season will kick off when the Green Bay Packers visit the Chicago Bears for a Thursday night matchup on Sept. 5: The NFL’s 100th season will kick off with […]