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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill once again finds himself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Already having a history of domestic violence, which the Chiefs were aware of when the team selected him in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL Draft out of West Alabama, Hill was recently accused of […]

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last week or so, you already know that former New York Giants All-Pro wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is now a member of the Cleveland Browns. With Beckham Jr. being traded from the Giants to the Browns, the NFC East encountered quite the shake-up as New […]

In a surprising turn of events from over the weekend, the New Orleans Saints will be forced to find a new center to anchor the team’s offensive line going forward. According to an initial report from Field Yates of ESPN, Saints center Max Unger has elected to retire from the NFL. Unger had one year […]

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman has been vocal about his thoughts since his career began. It is part of his charm. He brought it back recently to defend the NFL. Recently, Pro Football Talk wrote about the players and league being at odds with the new CBA getting set to expire in less than […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a tough 2018-19 campaign and then carried such tumultuousness into the offseason. However, there is finally some good news stemming from “The Steel City” as the Steelers have reportedly added free agent linebacker, Mark Barron. According to a weekend report from Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Steelers have agreed to sign Barron […]

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com and NFL Network, Mississippi State defensive end Montez Sweat has a heart condition that could cause some teams to avoid selecting the up-and-comer in the 2019 NFL Draft. Sweat, who recently impressed at the 2019 NFL Combine, is widely expected to come off the board sooner rather than later come […]

Veteran pass rusher Anthony Barr is officially back with the Minnesota Vikings. As a result of inking a new deal with the NFC North franchise, Barr will not only remain in Minnesota but also keep the core of the team’s defense intact going forward. Happy to have Barr back for the foreseeable future, Vikings head […]

In the 2015 NFL Draft, the New York Giants took safety Landon Collins in the second round. Their first-round pick that year was Ereck Flowers. The Washington Redskins are interested in a reunion. Collins signed with the Redskins earlier this offseason, and Flowers, an offensive lineman, is set to visit them soon, per Adam Schefter. […]

The Washington Redskins made a splash in free agency by signing Landon Collins. Of course, given the Redskins’ struggles as a franchise, the move has been questioned by plenty of people. Those who are questioning the signing are labeling Collins as a “box safety.” In an article for the Washington Post, Collins mentioned the criticism […]

After dealing Ryan Tannehill the Miami Dolphins were left with a giant question mark at the quarterback position. That question has been answered by the signing of Ryan Fitzpatrick. Miami has its new starting quarterback. Dolphins reached agreement on a two-year deal with former Buccaneers’ QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, per source. Fitzpatrick now will join his […]

The Carolina Panthers are coming off a 7-9 season and failed to reach the playoffs for the fourth time during Ron Rivera’s stint as head coach. The main reason for this was the health of quarterback Cam Newton; although he started 14 games and had one of his better statistical seasons, Newton was never himself, […]

The Dallas Cowboys have always been known as a franchise with troubled players on its rosters. This offseason, the Cowboys have seen David Irving and Randy Gregory be suspended for substance abuse. According to Irving, head coach Jason Garrett told him what he could do if he wanted to. Here’s an excerpt from the article […]

The Indianapolis Colts made a sneaky-good signing during this year’s free agency and snagged former Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess. The move addressed the team’s need for a reliable pass catcher to complement T.Y. Hilton, as well as provide Andrew Luck some additional help. Funchess has faced his fair share of criticisms over the […]

The San Francisco 49ers may have gotten a steal during the free-agency period. The franchise decided to take a chance on Jason Verrett to bolster their cornerback position. The deal he signed is a one-year “prove it” type of contract worth $3.6 million. In his five seasons, Verrett has only been able to start in […]

The New England Patriots spent part of this offseason trying to find wide receivers who fit their offense. They tried to land Adam Humphries, who ended up signing with the Tennessee Titans instead. The Patriots’ influence across the NFL likely creates challenges for the team in free agency, per Mike Reiss of ESPN According to multiple […]

With the New York Giants trading Odell Beckham Jr. to the Cleveland Browns, Saquon Barkley will be the main focal point moving forward. In 2018, Barkley arrived in the NFL and made his presence felt immediately. The second-year running back led the NFL in all-purpose yards with 2,028 and was third in total touchdowns with […]

More and more players this offseason have piled on Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and some of his antics, and the latest claim from running back Josh Harris is a big one. According to Harris, Roethlisberger fumbled on purpose during a game late in the 2014 season just to prove a point to Todd Haley, because […]

The Green Bay Packers decided to look within the AFC North to find their next free safety. The Packers signed Adrian Amos from the Chicago Bears at the beginning of free agency. The Amos signing wasn’t the only free agent Green Bay signed—as they also added Za’Darius Smith and Preston Smith to their defense. All […]

The New York Jets decided to dip their hands into the free agent pool and spend a load of money. One of the guys they decided to sign this offseason was C.J. Mosley. The Jets signed Mosley to a 5-year, $85 million contract that includes $51 million in guarantees. That type of money comes with […]

The long and winding road for Johnny Manziel will now run through Memphis, Tennessee. Manziel will be immediately eligible to play in the Alliance of American Football after the Memphis Express claimed him off waivers on Saturday. Adam Schefter had the report, which was confirmed by Ben Kercheval of CBS Sports. Memphis has needed help […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are hosting former Patriots’ defensive tackle Danny Shelton. Source: the Bengals hosted former Patriots DT Danny Shelton on a free agent visit. Powerful, big body with run stuffing acumen. — Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 15, 2019 Shelton is a former first-round pick of the Cleveland Browns. He was traded to the Patriots […]

Los Angeles Rams director of strength training and performance Ted Rath was arrested on Friday and charged with three misdemeanor counts of sexual battery, according to Greg Beacham of the Associated Press. The Rams subsequently placed Rath on leave of absence. Rath, who rose to national fame over the last two years for his additional […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed offensive lineman Cedric Ogbuehi, per Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. Ogbuehi spent the 2018 campaign with the Cincinnati Bengals, playing in just two games in spite of being healthy all season long. The 26-year-old, who played collegiate football at Texas A&M University, was originally selected by the Bengals in […]

The Atlanta Falcons have re-signed tight end Logan Paulsen to a one-year deal, according to Will McFadden of the Falcons’ official team website. Paulsen is coming off a 2018 campaign in which he played 15 games and logged nine catches for 91 yards and a touchdown. The 32-year-old, who played collegiate football at UCLA, went […]

The Denver Broncos have re-signed defensive lineman Zach Kerr on a two-year deal, per Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk. Kerr is coming off a 2018 campaign in which he played all 16 games, finishing with 33 tackles and 1.5 sacks. The 28-year-old, who played collegiate football at the University of Delaware, went undrafted […]

The Baltimore Ravens and special teams ace Justin Bethel have agreed to a two-year deal, according to the Ravens’ official Twitter account. We have agreed to terms on a two-year contract with three-time Pro Bowl ST/CB Justin Bethel, pending the passing of a physical. pic.twitter.com/3IntFSlwa2 — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) March 16, 2019 Bethel is a […]

Colin Kaepernick can’t be completely ignored — not during this whirlwind of NFL activity. The Miami Dolphins are part of that conversation. The Dolphins haven’t made significant progress in recruiting free-agent talent this offseason. After trading Ryan Tannehill to the Tennessee Titans on Friday, it’s clear that the team is now in full rebuild mode. As […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed free-agent wide receiver Chris Conley, per Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. Conley spent the 2018 campaign with the Kansas City Chiefs, playing in all 16 games and hauling in 32 receptions for 334 yards and five touchdowns. The 26-year-old, who played his collegiate football at the University of Georgia, […]

The Cincinnati Bengals aren’t quite ready to give up on Tyler Eifert. The injury-plagued tight has agreed to return to the Bengals on a one-year deal, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Source: TE Tyler Eifert is signing back with the #Bengals on a 1-year deal. They keep one of their own. — Ian Rapoport […]

Some NFL players agonize over choosing their new homes in free agency. Former Chicago Bears defensive back Bryce Callahan, though, certainly wasn’t one of them. Once the Denver Broncos came calling, the four-year pro’s familiarity with the coaching staff and multiple players on the roster made his decision something close to easy. “The Broncos were […]

The Miami Dolphins ended the Ryan Tannehill era on Friday, trading the quarterback along with a sixth-round draft pick to the Tennessee Titans in exchange for a fourth-round pick and a seventh-rounder. As a result, Tannehill will cost the Dolphins $18 million in dead money for the 2019 campaign, according to Mike Florio of Pro […]

Le’Veon Bell signed with the New York Jets earlier this week, but his journey to ultimately landing with his new team was far from easy. Bell sat out the entire 2018 campaign due to a contract dispute with the Pittsburgh Steelers, marking the second straight season that Bell held out. Of course, in 2017, he […]

If you were hoping for a reunion between Jordy Nelson and the Green Bay Packers, you should probably temper your expectations. Per Brian Jones of 247 Sports, it is unlikely the Packers will sign Nelson, citing that the main reason Green Bay originally cut him last year was due to the fact that he would […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed free-agent linebacker Jake Ryan, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Ryan spent the 2018 campaign with the Green Bay Packers, but did not play at all due to a torn ACL. The 27-year-old, who played his collegiate football at the University of Michigan, was originally selected by the Packers […]

The New York Giants traded star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to the Cleveland Browns earlier this week, receiving a first-round draft pick, a third-rounder and young safety Jabrill Peppers in return. However, before the Giants dealt Beckham to the Browns, they held discussions with the San Francisco 49ers, but the 49ers backed out because […]

It doesn’t look like Blake Bortles will be out of work for long. Just a few days after being released by the Jacksonville Jaguars, Bortles will be visiting with the Los Angeles Rams, as Michael Silver of Sports Illustrated reports that Bortles will meet with the Rams on Monday. Now, obviously, Bortles will not be […]

Le’Veon Bell signed with the New York Jets earlier this week, marking an end to a tumultuous six-year run with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Now that Bell has found his new home, the running back says he is happy. “I’m truly happy,” said Bell in a telephone interview on Thursday, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. […]

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is entering the final year of a four-year deal, so, naturally, there has been quite a bit of talk about the Seahawks possibly signing him to a new contract. During his appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon this week, Wilson said that he may end up becoming the […]

The New York Giants signed wide receiver Golden Tate earlier this week, and while he won’t be able to team up with Odell Beckham Jr., he will be joining Sterling Shepard, and Tate is excited about the tandem: “I really like Sterling’s game,’’ Tate said, according to Paul Schwartz of The New York Post. “That […]