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Julian Edelman was a cult figure in the northeast before the 2018 playoffs. After helping the New England Patriots to an unprecedented third Super Bowl win in five seasons, then, it’s only natural that fans of he and his team would get even crazier. During an appearance last week on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” Edelman […]

Charles Clay is looking for a new home in the NFL. On Friday, the Buffalo Bills announced that they have released the veteran tight end. We’ve released TE Charles Clay. Details: https://t.co/kzLgDE06D4 pic.twitter.com/zVtcjCJfiK — Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) February 15, 2019 Clay was entering the final season of a five-year, $38 million contract he signed with […]

The Oakland Raiders might not have played their last game in the East Bay after all. In an interview with Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Coliseum Support Authority executive director Scott McKibben expressed hope that the Raiders will reach a deal with stadium officials to play one final season in Oakland. “I am cautiously […]

Colin Kaepernick settled his grievance with the NFL on Friday, putting an end to a pending suit that league owners collectively decided against signing him due to his protest of social injustice during the national anthem played before games. Some reports indicated that the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback received between $60 and $80 million […]

David Bakhtiari is one of the most important largely-anonymous players in the NFL. As the Green Bay Packers’ entrenched starter at left tackle, he has the job of protecting the blindside of superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers. And while casual fans may not know of the six-year pro, Rodgers’ glowing assessment of his performance over the […]

The past month or so since the NFL regular season, the entire league has been paying attention to the Antonio Brown saga. The last week of the season, Brown didn’t attend any practices. Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin then benched him in the final game of the season. This allowed the Cleveland Browns to […]

The 2018 NFL season was one to forget for Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson. Fortunately, his prospects are looking much brighter moving forward. The Cardinals have made some major changes to their coaching staff once again. According to C.J. Holmes of The Athletic, offensive line coach Sean Kugler expects this team to rely heavily […]

Remember when Ben Roethlisberger was accused of sexual assault by two different women in two separate places over the span of a single year? It makes sense that you might have forgotten, as the Pittsburgh Steelers and league at large have completely ignored those heinous allegations and any subsequent fallout from them ever since suspending […]

The Carolina Panthers have a number of voids to fill on their roster this offseason. It appears head coach Ron Rivera’s main priority will be surrounding quarterback Cam Newton with as much help as possible. The Panthers would like to acquire more playmakers on offense. However, Rivera said during an appearance on ESPN’s First Take […]

The NFL offseason was kicked into high gear after Baltimore Ravens parted ways with quarterback Joe Flacco. It appears that Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill could be the next long-tenured starter on his way out of town. There is plenty of speculation regarding Tannehill’s future amidst all the recent changes in Miami. According to Omar […]

Now that Mark Ingram is about to enter free agency, it’s as good of a time as any for the Philadelphia Eagles to seriously consider targeting him. According to FanSided, Ingram has been eyed by the Eagles for a quick minute, especially since he’s caught the eye of several fans over the years. “Though initial […]

With rumors about Josh Rosen being traded to the Giants reaching a fever pitch, the question of whether this is a good idea comes into play. According to NJ.com, the Arizona Cardinals quarterback is looking like a good prospect for the boys in blue, especially since they’ve already passed up on four first-round quarterbacks to […]

Just a few hours after it was announced that Colin Kaepernick withdrew his collusion case against the NFL, rumors of his settlement have been springing up. https://twitter.com/mikefreemanNFL/status/1096495453548564480 According to NFL insider Mike Freeman, some NFL officials have speculated that the former 49ers quarterback was paid somewhere in the $60 to $80 million range. But, as […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are staying the course with Jaylen Watkins. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the team will bring back Watkins on a one-year deal. DB Jaylen Watkins is returning to the #Chargers on a 1-year deal, source said. Watkins tore his ACL during a very promising preseason and now is back […]

Linebacker Brandon Marshall has been a big part of the Denver Broncos organization, but it appears that he will be on his way out this NFL offseason. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Broncos aren’t going to exercise the option on Marshall which will make him a free agent on March 13th. Broncos have […]

Finally, a football game on Thanksgiving that will excite NFL fans who have no rooting interest in the Dallas Cowboys or Detroit Lions. According to John Ourand of the Sports Business Journal, a matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles is being mulled by the league office to be included in next season’s Thanksgiving […]

There are nearly as many doubts about Kyler Murray as there is belief. Depending on who you talk to within football circles, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner is a no-brainer selection for the top overall pick in the NFL draft or not even worthy of consideration in the first round. Count Hall-of-Fame coach Jimmy Johnson […]

A new report suggests that Colin Kaepernick has withdrawn his collusion case against the NFL, and his lawyer announced that they’ve reached an agreement. Colin Kaepernick’s lawyer announces a resolution to the pending grievances. A stunner. https://t.co/WxFbr70KAO — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 15, 2019 In an official statement released by Kaepernick’s attorney, Mark Geragos, it […]

Pittsburgh Steelers star wide receiver Antonio Brown has been the story of the NFL offseason so far. The seven-time Pro-Bowler has made it very clear that he wants out of Pittsburgh. Last Tuesday, Brown broke Twitter when he issued a farewell statement to Pittsburgh fans. The post included “#NewDemands.” Thank you SteelerNation for a big […]

The Atlanta Falcons will not tender cornerback Brian Poole, which will make him a free agent on March 13, according to Pro Football Talk. Poole played in all 16 games with the Falcons this past season, making nine starts. During that time, he registered 74 tackles, three sacks, three interceptions, a couple of fumble recoveries […]

John Dorsey had a fantastic first year with the Cleveland Browns, responsible for many different moves that helped the team win seven games, chief among them being the addition of quarterback Baker Mayfield. Even though Dorsey made plenty of excellent transactions, he wasn’t perfect. Here are his five biggest mistakes from year one in Cleveland. […]

The Oakland Raiders announced five new additions to Jon Gruden’s coaching staff on Thursday, per Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk. First, the Raiders hired Brentson Buckner as their defensive line coach. Buckner spent the 2018 campaign as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ defensive line coach and earned his first NFL coaching job back in 2013, […]

The Miami Dolphins’ quarterback situation is in limbo, and new Dolphins offensive coordinator Chad O’Shea understands that. When the subject of Miami’s quarterback controversy was broached, O’Shea said that the team is still evaluating the position: “We’re still in the process of our evaluation of those players,” O’Shea said, according to The South Florida Sun-Sentinel. “It’s […]

The New Orleans Saints proved once again this season that they’re a force to be reckoned with. They went 13-3 and got themselves into the NFC Conference Championship game. Even though they lost the conference championship (on a bad call at that) they still had a wonderful season. Their defense was surprisingly one of the best […]

New Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman thinks that the key to the Ravens’ having a successful offense in 2019 will be balance. The Ravens already have a very strong running game thanks largely in part to quarterback Lamar Jackson, but Roman wants the team to broaden its horizons: “We’ve got to develop a strong […]

Whenever there is a lot of money involved, chances are, there will be some hack who attempts to engage in unscrupulous activity. The Super Bowl is no exception. According to Jeff Lasky of 10 News in California, a Temecula resident helped police catch a man named Ketan Shah who was accused of taking $1 million […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars this past season came into the year with high hopes. They had made it all the way to the Super Bowl the year before. Everyone expected them to make it far in the 2018 season, however, they put up a huge stinker. They went 5-11 and finished last in the AFC South […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will likely attempt to use the transition tag on running back Le’Veon Bell this offseason, according to Gerry Dulac of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. This would give the Steelers the ability to match any offer Bell receives on the free-agent market, but the more likely scenario would be that Pittsburgh would try to […]

The San Francisco 49ers last season came into the year with a lot of hope. It seemed like a turn of a new era. They had Jimmy Garoppolo healthy and the team finally seemed to be prepared for a playoff run. However, they didn’t meet their expectations. Garrapolo got hurt three games into the season. […]

Short quarterbacks have always had it rough in the NFL Draft. this is why Purdue quarterback David Bough is hoping his uncanny similarities to New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees will go a long way. Usually, a player’s primary concern is getting drafted as early as possible. According to Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk, […]

Colin Kaepernick last played professional football on January 1st, 2017. The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback, who led his team to the Super Bowl as a first-year starter in 2012, has gone unsigned in the interim, emerging as one of the sports world’s biggest lightning rods for praise and criticism for his decision to protest […]

The Detroit Lions have worked out free-agent running back Mike Gillislee, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Gillislee played in four games with the New Orleans Saints this past season, carrying the ball 16 times for 43 yards. The 28-year-old, who played his collegiate football at the Univeristy of Florida, was originally selected by […]

The Denver Broncos have informed linebacker Brandon Marshall that they will not be picking up his option, which will result in him becoming a free agent on March 13, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Had the Broncos exercised Marshall’s option, he would have been set to make $7 million in 2019. Marshall played in […]

The Cincinnati Bengals would like to interview Aaron Glenn for their defensive coordinator job, but it does not look like the New Orleans Saints will allow it. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Saints are expected to block the Bengals from interviewing Glenn, who is currently the Saints’s secondary coach. Glenn just completed […]

New England Patriots wide receiver and Super Bowl 53 MVP Julian Edelman has been named the honorary starter for the Daytona 500 this Sunday, per A.J. Perez of USA TODAY Sports. “Julian Edelman is an incredible addition to the list of pre-race dignitaries for the DAYTONA 500,” Daytona International Speedway President Chip Wile said in […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers may have endured a disappointing 2018 NFL season. Fortunately, they can take solace in the fact that they were able to claim a different kind of honor. Pittsburgh has served as a bit of a haven for football fans since the conception of its only football franchise. According to NBC Sports, it […]

The first season of the Alliance of American football has just gone underway. They launched just this past weekend, and football fans are beginning to take notice. The league shows plenty of potential and recently reached out to Colin Kaepernick, which would have added even more intrigue. Former NFL and college players that didn’t make […]

Derek Ciapala, Steve Rebeiro and former Los Angeles Rams defensive back Michael Stewart announce this year’s Rams Talk Awards. They discuss the Rams’ best game, most disappointing performer, and of course, the team MVP. Listen to “Ep. 2019:19 – The 2018 Rams Talk Awards” on Spreaker. Rams Talk is currently sponsored by Jim Hock’s  Hollywood’s Team: […]

The Houston Texans are dealing with their fair share of injuries in the receiving corps going into the offseason. Fortunately, it appears they do not have to worry about wide receiver Keke Coutee. Coutee’s rookie campaign came to an end due to a hamstring injury. According to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, he feels […]