NFL Articles - Page 2963

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has two years left on his contract and has made it clear he still has some good years of football left in his body. Roethlisberger isn’t concerned about getting an extension right now and is okay with letting his contract play out and then having the team decide what they want […]

Malcolm Butler being benched by the New England Patriots in last year’s Super Bowl was one of the most head-scratching moves of the season. There have been rumors about why he was benched, but to this day the exact reason still seems to be a mystery. Bill Belichick was asked about Butler on Wednesday, and he […]

Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers have high hopes for this season, and anything short of a Super Bowl would be probably considered a disappointment. Even with the high expectations, Roethlisberger knows the Steelers aren’t the team to beat in the AFC, that honor belongs to the New England Patriots. Via the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “I think you […]

The Buffalo Bills have given quarterback Josh Allen the full rookie treatment throughout the NFL offseason thus far. It appears that will not be changing any time soon. Allen had been taking third-teams reps on offense during offseason training activities. Head coach Sean McDermott says he will remain there for the start of training camp, via Twitter. “We’re going […]

Throughout his illustrious career, former Cleveland Brown offensive tackle Joe Thomas has faced many different pass rushers during his heyday. Among those has stood out with the current crop of defensive players, Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack was singled out by Thomas on Thursday during a segment on The NFL Network as being the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have entered training camp with much buzz and excitement around the team in preparation for the 2018 campaign that is just over a month away from beginning. Philadelphia was able to avoid to Pro Bowl quarterback Carson Wentz from being placed on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. However, Kevin Patra […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were dealt their first obstacle of the 2018 NFL season with the three-game suspension of quarterback Jamies Winston. Fortunately, Tampa Bay took the right precautions to make sure the team stays competitive in his absence. Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick established himself as one of the most quality backups in the NFL last […]

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and the media is always an adventure. He was back to his old ways when asked questions during a press conference on Thursday during training camp. There were three questions asked by the media to Belichick about Tom Brady and he didn’t seem interested in answering any of them. […]

It goes without saying that the Cleveland Browns have been stuck in a rut for quite some time now. However, there is a newfound sense of optimism surrounding the team going into the 2018 NFL season. For starters, they finally have a legitimate quarterback under center in Tyrod Taylor. It appears Taylor is intent on giving the […]

Quarterback Baker Mayfield is the future of the Cleveland Browns, however, this year it’s been made clear by Hue Jackson that he is the backup. Jackson said on Wednesday Mayfield won’t be getting a ton of first-team reps because Tyrod Taylor is going to be the starting quarterback this season. Mayfield has accepted the idea […]

Devin Funchess is entering a contract year, and it seems like the perfect time coming off the best year of his career last year. Funchess was quite the disappointment his first two years after being the 41st pick in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Michigan. Last year, Funchess turned it around finishing with 63 catches for […]

The Minnesota Vikings have some unfinished business to take care of in the 2018 NFL season. Fortunately, it appears they will be able to welcome the return of running back Dalvin Cook. There has been nothing but positive updates on Cook’s rehabilitation process. According to Chris Tomasson of the Pioneer-Press, he has been cleared for the start […]

Former Cleveland Browns left tackle Joe Thomas will be heading to the Hall of Fame in a few years and he thinks an unlikely player could join him down the road, Tyrod Taylor. Taylor was the starting quarterback the last three years for the Buffalo Bills and this offseason he was traded over to the […]

Earlier this NFL offseason, there were some rumblings around the league that Oakland Raiders veteran wide receiver Martavis Bryant could be facing another possible suspension. However, that chatter quickly died down as there wasn’t much coming in the way of details as to why that possibly was manifesting. According to Tom Pelissero of The NFL […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston made his first public comments on Thursday since the NFL handed down their three-game suspension for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. Winston said it was a learning experience for him and multiple times apologized for his actions. Winston was accused in 2016 of sexually assaulting an Uber driver. Winston […]

Lamar Jackson was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round in this year’s NFL Draft, and it made some wonder if there was going to be a quarterback controversy. Joe Flacco is the established veteran on this team but when a team takes a quarterback in the first round they are the future […]

All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald’s contract situation continues to linger over the Los Angeles Rams as the offseason draws to a close. The front office has made a few other notable moves with new extensions for the likes of wide receiver Brandin Cooks and running back Todd Gurley, which has shifted the focus back to Donald. […]

Houston Texans second-year quarterback Deshaun Watson has remained on a steady pace in his recovery from a torn ACL that he has now received medical clearance to participate in training camp. General manager Brian Gaine has voiced much praise toward Watson stating this encouraging progress in his rehab has been a testament to his work […]

Since being taken with the third overall pick in this year’s draft by the New York Jets, there has been a growing expectation that rookie quarterback Sam Darnold will have a clear shot to earn the starting job prior to the 2018 season. This notion has only gained steam as the regular season approaches. According […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers head into the 2018 campaign as one of the favorites to contend for Super Bowl behind their talented roster. With that in mind, All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown voiced on Wednesday that the Steelers have their focus centered on putting together a special season, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. “We know […]

Throughout much of the offseason, the New York Giants have had All-Pro wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.’s contract situation floating over the franchise. It finally appears that the team is ready to negotiate with Beckham Jr. on a new lucrative extension as team co-owner John Mara stated as much on Thursday morning, according to Art […]

Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown has established himself as arguably the NFL’s best wide receiver that helped him earn a lucrative contract extension last year that offseason that made him the highest-paid player at his position. With a lucrative lengthy contract already in place, Brown has stated that his focus has solely been […]

In the last couple of months, Indianapolis star quarterback Andrew Luck has taken some significant steps forward in his recovery from shoulder surgery that forced him to miss the entire 2017 season. With training camp now underway, Luck voiced on Wednesday that there is still plenty of work for him to do over the next […]

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has reported to training camp in lieu of holding out as his reworked deal still hasn’t been finalized. But as it turns out, the thought of holding out didn’t really cross Gronk’s mind. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network: Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski, who took the field today […]

Through his first two years in the NFL, Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl running back Ezekiel Elliott has quickly proven to be one of the game’s most dynamic players at his position. Elliott has quickly risen to stardom as the centerpiece of the Cowboys offensive game plan that has seen him produce at an elite level. […]

The New York Jets will head into training camp with an enviable quarterback situation. They have their quarterback of the future in Sam Darnold, a capable veteran in Josh McCown, and another young QB in Teddy Bridgewater, whom they can potentially trade for additional assets. According to Rich Cimini of ESPN, the Jets are indeed […]

In the last several months there has been much scrutiny surrounding the New England Patriots regarding the relationship between head coach Bill Belichick and star quarterback Tom Brady. Things have remained a bit uncertain with all that has occurred regarding his usage of a personal trainer Alex Guerrero and how that has impacted the team. […]

Josh McDaniels seemed destined to once again leave New England this offseason in order to become the Indianapolis Colts. But in a stunning turn of events, McDaniels turned his back on the Colts in the last minute to stay on as the Patriots’ offensive coordinator. Belichick was asked about McDaniels and his role on the […]

Todd Gurley signed a four-year, $60 million deal early this week that includes a whopping $45 million guaranteed. Having such a big contract means higher expectations and Gurley is going to have an even bigger microscope on him. Gurley told reporters on Wednesday that he doesn’t feel any added pressure, even with such a big contract. “No […]

The Cleveland Browns have already made significant changes to the roster — perhaps most notably with their cornerback depth chart — this offseason. But they might be looking to add at least one more piece to their secondary before the start of the season. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Browns will be trying […]

Jadevon Clowney and the Houston Texans have both stated hope to get a long-term deal done. Time is running short now as the two sides only have about a month left if they want to continue to follow team policy. General manager Brian Gaine has said he will continue to follow the team rule that […]

The Detroit Lions have signed veteran defensive lineman Ricky Jean Francois to a one-year deal, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Veteran DL Ricky Jean Francois has signed a 1-year deal with the Lions, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 25, 2018 Jean-Francois played for new Lions head coach Matt Patricia with the New England […]

Since former  Papa John’s former CEO, John Schnatter used the N-word on a conference call there has been a big fallout, especially across the sports world. There are lots of NFL teams that have agreements with Papa Johns and some teams like the Atlanta Falcons have cut ties completely. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones made it […]

It’s a little over a week before the Hall of Fame class of 2018 gets inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame, and one notable member won’t be present. The former Dallas Cowboys wideout Terrell Owens has decided to skip Hall of Fame weekend and instead will give his speech at the University of Tennessee at […]

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden made a bold proclamation in front of Raiders fans recently when he said he’d find a way to get Khalil Mack back. But as it turns out, Gruden hasn’t even been able to speak with the superstar pass rusher since he took the Raiders job in January. Per Adam […]

The San Francisco 49ers made headlines when they signed cornerback Richard Sherman this offseason. Not only was he a longtime nemesis of the 49ers during his time with the Seattle Seahawks but there are looming concerns about the ruptured Achilles he suffered in November of the 2017 NFL season. Fortunately, he has made tremendous strides in […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers and the New England Patriots looked to be headed towards an AFC title game showdown last year until the Steelers were upended by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Divisional round. There was a lot of talk after the game wondering if the Steelers had not taken the Jaguars serious enough and […]

Seattle Seahawks star Earl Thomas didn’t report to training camp on Wednesday and there is a good chance it will be a while until he does show up. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, there is a belief around the league that Thomas won’t report to camp unless he is traded or gets a new […]

James Harrison is now a retired NFL player, but he continues to be a minor thorn in the side of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The former Steelers linebacker, who finished his career with the New England Patriots, recently appeared as a guest on Fox Sports 1’s Undisputed show and dissected the difference between Pats head coach […]