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The Detroit Lions will not reach a deal on a long-term contract for franchised star defensive end Ziggy Ansah by Monday’s 4 pm Eastern deadline, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. This is consistent with an earlier report from Ian Rapoport of NFL Network that Ansah is expected to play on the franchise tag worth $17 […]

The Dallas Cowboys are unlikely to come to an agreement on a long-term contract for franchised defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence by Monday’s 4 pm ET deadline, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. This is consistent with an earlier report from Ian Rapoport of NFL Network that Lawrence is expected to play on the franchise tag worth […]

Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles had considered retirement after a broken arm and torn ACL ended his 2017 NFL season early. However, he has returned with the desire to potentially make history. Sproles has long been the quintessential all-purpose back. He said on his official website that he hopes to solidify his place in NFL history by […]

There were plenty of moments where the Philadelphia Eagles knew they had secured a victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII. However, safety Malcolm Jenkins had an interesting take on when he believed Philadelphia was going to win. The Eagles were adamant about the team coming out to Meek Mill’s Dream and Nightmares […]

With training camp rapidly approaching, fans are paying close attention to more than just their favorite teams. The time has now come for those involved in fantasy football to start making preparations for their drafts. NFL Network’s Rich Eisen recently sounded off on which players should be taken first. He even included a potential sleeper […]

Former NFL wide receiver Terrell Owens has been in the news a lot lately. The former San Francisco 49ers star has finally been selected to enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but of course, Owens isn’t going into the elite club without creating some controversy. In an unusual twist, Owens won’t be attending the enshrinement […]

In the weeks that have followed the announcement of this year’s Pro Football Hall of Fame class, there has been much attention paid toward Terrell Owens’ decision to stray away from the usual ceremony for the inductees. This has led to the choice to not acknowledge Owens during the enshrinement weekend in Canton, Ohio that is […]

The Cleveland Browns have a potential superstar in pass rusher Myles Garrett. After a promising rookie year, the former No. 1 overall pick is expected to have a breakout season in 2018. But he might not be the only Browns pass rusher who could have a big year. Browns defensive coordinator Gregg Williams believes that […]

Heading into the offseason, there was some uncertainty around quarterback Blake Bortles’ future with the Jacksonville Jaguars, but that was quickly resolved after he inked a three-year, $54 million deal that extends through the 2020 season. It was a contract extension that Bortles recently revealed that he had made the decision to model after what reigning […]

The Philadelphia Eagles’ run to the Super Bowl last season seemed straight out of a fairytale. After many people counted them out after the season-ending injury to starting quarterback Carson Wentz, backup Nick Foles stepped up to lead the team all the way to their first Super Bowl in franchise history. It’s not lost on […]

Former New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo fired shots all over the place in his first public comments since his firing last year. One of his targets was the division rival Philadelphia Eagles. McAdoo raised doubts about the defending champions’ ability to handle their newfound success. Eagles head coach Doug Pederson has responded to […]

The Arizona Cardinals may have a legitimately tough choice to make as to who will be their starting quarterback to begin the season. They brought on veteran Sam Bradford to fill in that role, but rookie Josh Rosen has made a strong case for himself this offseason and could still win the job in training […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have reportedly made some progress on contract talks with Le’Veon Bell with the Monday deadline to get a long-term deal done creeping ever closer. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is optimistic that progress will lead to the team making a big announcement involving his star running back by the time that deadline […]

There is a newfound sense of optimism surrounding the New York Giants going into the 2018 NFL season. Tight end Evan Engram is among those who are adamant about a bounce-back year in New York. The reason being is the team’s decision to stick with quarterback Eli Manning under center. According to Zach Braziller of the […]

The New England Patriots have parted ways with a number of key players on offense from last season. The departure of left tackle Nate Solder in free agency has left them without their best offensive lineman. Now their attention has turned toward keeping guard Shaq Mason for the long haul. According to Kevin Duffy of the Boston Herald, the […]

The deadline for teams to finalize long-term deals with players on franchise tags is on Monday. However, two high-profile defensive ends are not expected to receive that long-term contract from their respective teams. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Dallas Cowboys’ DeMarcus Lawrence and the Detroit Lions’ Ziggy Ansah are both expected to […]

Time is running out on the Pittsburgh Steelers and star running back Le’Veon Bell coming to terms on a long-term deal by the 4 pm deadline on Monday. And it doesn’t seem like they will have a deal done much earlier than that mandated timeframe. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the two sides […]

Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur suggested that running backs Derrick Henry and Dion Lewis will be labeled as 1A and 1B on the depth chart. It appears that notion has remained true heading into training camp. Tennessee has made it clear that they plan on relying on a versatile rushing attack much like they have […]

The Denver Broncos managed to bring in some serious stability under center with the addition of former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum. However, it appears Keenum was more excited about the signing than anyone. After all, it is not every day that a Hall of Fame quarterback wants to hand the reigns of his team […]

The Los Angeles Rams managed to add a bevy of star veterans to their roster this offseason. However, defensive tackle Michael Brockers is still looking to kick things up a notch in the 2018 NFL season. Brockers has played an integral role in this defense for some time now. According to Rams Insider Myles Simmons, he is […]

There were a number of issues that factored into the Arizona Cardinals tumultuous 2017 NFL season. However, the absence of running back David Johnson certainly did not help their cause. There has been some concern about the surgically-repaired wrist that ended Johnson’s campaign early. Fortunately, he appears to be at full strength for the start […]

Shannon Sharpe has been critical of Randy Moss over the years and it seems that Moss has had enough. Moss took to Twitter on Friday night asking if Sharpe had a problem and if he did he should let him know so the two can take care of it. @ShannonSharpe DO U HAVE A PROB […]

On Friday afternoon, veteran running back DeMarco Murray announced his retirement from the NFL at age 30. The three-time Pro Bowler and 2014 Offensive Player of the Year spent four seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, one with the Philadelphia Eagles, and the last two with the Tennessee Titans to wrap up a brief seven-year career. […]

There is plenty of hype surrounding the San Francisco 49ers going into the 2018 season. Fortunately, the high expectations have only seemed to fuel the team’s chemistry. At least, that is how kicker Robbie Gould feels. According to Eric Branch of The San Francisco Chronicle, Gould says this is the best locker room he has ever been a […]

The Philadelphia Eagles defied the odds when they managed to defeat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII. One of the biggest reasons they managed to pull off their unlikely feat was the wizardry of head coach Doug Pederson. Pederson, an heir to Andy Reid, is credited with making a number of gutsy, game-winning […]

The New York Giants made quite the investment when they selected running back Saquon Barkley with the second overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. However, it will be well worth it if he can do what Eli Manning hopes. It goes without saying that having a balanced offensive attack is crucial to scoring points […]

Denver Broncos quarterback Case Keenum is coming off a stellar 2017 campaign. However, its disappointing ending has left some unfinished business for the veteran. Keenum knows full well the reason why Denver signed him was to help get them back into playoff contention. However, according to Zack Kelberman of 247 Sports, Keenum has his eyes set on […]

A year after tearing his Achilles, new San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman has worked his way back onto the practice field after signing an incentive-laden contract where he’s betting on himself to return to his top-tier form. According to NFL analyst and former quarterback Trent Dilfer, that might be a bad bet. Dilfer was […]

The 2018 NFL season will be a crucial one for Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate. The veteran is entering the final year of his contract under a new coaching staff. Tate is not concerned about his ability to perform at a high level much like he has over the last several years. However, he […]

Through his first three years in the league, Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Stefon Diggs has established himself as one of the top young players at his position. The 24-year-old appears to be poised for another strong campaign in 2018, as he is clearly already in tip-top shape on the field after a video was […]

Hall of Famer Jerry Rice is widely regarded as not only being the best wide receiver to ever play in the NFL but also squarely in the argument as being the best player of all-time. It is something that has routinely voiced fondness for being in that conversation since he stepped away from the game […]

Papa John’s has come under fire after it was revealed that the company’s now-former chairman, John Schnatter, used a racial slur in a conference call in May. It has led to some immediate criticism that has pushed the company to distance itself from Schnatter in any capacity moving forward. Former NFL running back Thomas Jones […]

Throughout the first few months of the NFL offseason, running back DeMarco Murray had remained on the open market as one of the best talents still available in the weeks heading into training camp. In a bit of a surprise move on Friday, Murray has decided to step away from the game after seven seasons, […]

Over the last couple of years, the Tennesee Titans have put together a young and promising group of talent on the offensive side of the ball that helped lift them to their first playoff appearance in nearly a decade. One of those key players is second-year wide receiver Corey Davis, who the Titans have continued […]

In his first few months with the New York Giants, rookie running back Saquon Barkley has made a strong immediate impression on the franchise with his play on the practice field in the various offseason workouts. However, what has stood out has been the unique physical ability that has helped make him a special talent. What […]

In the last couple of seasons, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles has received the brunt of criticism for his performance on the field that has only grown louder. It is something that he has gotten used to over that time, which he has pointed out during an interview with The NFL Network that it has […]

In the realm of professional sports in the United States, the NFL has notably been behind the other major leagues in the NBA and MLB regarding the type of contracts that are given out to its players. Over the years, it has become more glaringly apparent that each of these two other leagues has been […]

In their first year under head coach Sean McVay, the Los Angeles Rams made a significant leap forward becoming one of the top teams in the NFL. Much of that has been one on the team quickly buying into the coaching style that McVay brings to the table. With that in mind, McVay has revealed […]

At 30 years 0ld, superstar wide receiver Antonio Brown will head into his ninth season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The perennial Pro Bowler is still going strong as he’s arguably the best wide receiver in the NFL today with that would refute that notion. Although Brown is showing no signs of slowing down and may not […]