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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell is once again holding out this offseason as he awaits a long-term contract from the team. While he’s been away from the team during OTAs and mandatory minicamp, he hasn’t been doing any football-related training. But as Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports, Bell has instead turned to boxing to […]

The Washington Redskins made some major changes this offseason amidst their disappointing finish to the 2017 campaign. However, it appears their expectations remain as high as ever for some players on the team. Among them is running back Kapri Bibbs. According to Stephen Czarda of the team’s official website, Bibbs is hoping to end the year with […]

It is no secret that wide receiver Terrelle Pryor’s lone season with the Washington Redskins did not go quite as planned. It seems he has now given a more clear indication of why. Pryor injured his right ankle early on in the year and was never able to etch out a role for himself in Washington’s offense. […]

Football is not an easy game on the body. This game is extremely physical and a lot of the time results in short-lived careers on the NFL level. Kicker Adam Vinatieri, however, is the exception. Although his position doesn’t take a lot of pounding on the football field, it’s not easy to continue to play […]

The New York Giants made headlines when they passed on a slew of promising quarterback prospects to take former Penn State running back Saquon Barkley with the second overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Many respected the move since Barkley was widely considered the best overall player in the draft. However, it was likely indicative of […]

With the NFL offseason drawing to a close, there are some talented players still on the market left over from free agency. Interestingly enough, most of them are former starting safeties. Those who play the safety position have not had much luck finding new homes this offseason. As a result, former Pittsburgh Steelers safety Mike Mitchell […]

There is a newfound sense of hope surrounding the Cleveland Browns amidst all the upgrades they made this offseason. It appears that optimism is shared by key players on the roster. There has been plenty of speculation that Cleveland could finally be turning things around after their abysmal 1-31 record over the last two seasons. Linebacker Christian […]

It goes without saying the Kansas City Chiefs have undergone some significant changes this NFL offseason. As a result, they seem to be relying on their veteran leaders now more than ever. Among the notable players still left with the team after an eventful offseason is safety Eric Berry. Despite his status as a leader […]

The Oakland Raiders are looking to get back on track in 2018 with Jon Gruden back in the mix as the franchise’s head coach for the next decade. Along with Gruden taking on the tall task of turning things around in Oakland, quarterback Derek Carr will be under pressure to become the franchise player Gruden envisions. […]

The Minnesota Vikings made a splash this NFL offseason when they managed to sign quarterback Kirk Cousins. Although he may have been the most highly-sought player in free agency, Cousins admits that there has been a bit of a learning curve early on. One of the most significant challenges is getting on the same page with […]

It only took nearly a decade, but Aaron Rodgers now understands Brett Favre’s point of view following the 2005 NFL Draft. It’s no secret the Green Bay Packers legendary quarterback from the south had on plans of mentoring the newer legendary quarterback from the west upon his first-round selection in 2005. Now, Favre explains that […]

Although the New England Patriots are coming off a disappointing loss in Super Bowl 52, there is no doubt that they are heavy favorites to return to the big stage next year. The main reason is that quarterback Tom Brady is still performing at a high level despite entering his 40s. Brady has made it […]

Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack made his appearance on the NFL Network’s Top 100 Player’s of 2018 at the No. 16 spot. Who better to describe the impact he has on the game than teammate and quarterback Derek Carr. Carr has never been shy about praising Mack’s talent ever since the two were taken in the 2014 […]

Over the last several months, there has been continued uncertainty surrounding All-Pro safety Earl Thomas’ long-term future with the Seattle Seahawks. This noise hasn’t quieted down in the offseason as Thomas has made his intentions clear by choosing not to show up for minicamp. It has left the door open to the Seahawks possibly moving on […]

Heading into his 19th season in the league, New England Patriots star quarterback Tom Brady has seen his name be pushed into the conversation of being regarded not just the best quarterback of all-time, but the greatest player the league has seen. However, Brady stated during a recent interview with Oprah Winfrey on the Oprah […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars were one of the biggest surprises in the NFL last season. They earned their first trip to the playoffs in nearly two decades while reaching the AFC Championship game for just the third time in franchise history. This has placed a huge target on the Jaguars for the 2018 campaign with greater […]

At the tail end of his ninth season in the league, Buffalo Bills Pro Bowl running back LeSean McCoy became just the 31st player in league history to crack 10,000 rushing yards. McCoy has been a steady source of production as one of the most dependable players in the league over his near-decade tenure in […]

Since Steve Sarkisian took over the offensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons, there has been a notable dip in the offensive production. It has subsequently brought attention to whether Sarkisian is the right long-term answer at the position for the franchise. During a recent interview with The Wake Up Call on ESPN Charlotte radio, D Orlando Ledbetter […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are coming off the heels of a disappointing campaign that saw them miss the playoffs for the second straight year. This has seen them reshift their focus over the NFL offseason with the implementation of the young talent into the mix. Among those incoming players that have caught the attention of the […]

Following a disappointing end to the 2017 NFL season with a divisional playoff round exit, the Pittsburgh Steelers made some changes to their coaching staff. This was headlined by the team moving on offensive coordinator Todd Haley and promoting longtime quarterbacks coach Randy Fichtner to be his replacement. In the months that have passed since […]

Gerald McCoy is one man who understands. He’s seen so much in this league that anytime he opens his mouth with a golden nugget, young NFLers must perk up and listen. “Young players, you live football.” This was the 3-technique monster’s main message to his younger Tampa Bay Buccaneers teammates via Rick Stroud of the […]

The Dallas Cowboys have been one of the league’s most storied franchise behind their long decorated history of success over the years. This has seen has many NFL legends pass through the organization that has built and maintained a strong level of prestige with the Cowboys. According to Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Star-Telegram, […]

In his first season in the NFL, New York Giants tight end Evan Engram burst onto the scene as one of the rising young stars at the position with his game-changing ability as a pass catcher. However, he had notably struggled holding onto the ball making 11 dropped passes, which ranked in the entire league […]

New Giants defensive coordinator James Bettcher was around a pretty good running back in David Johnson during his time with the Arizona Cardinals. He’ll get to be around another one again for the foreseeable future in New York with No. 2 pick Saquon Barkley. When asked by Steve Serby of the New York Post whether […]

The Los Angeles Rams are coming off their most successful season in well over a decade. The team capitalized on that forward momentum with a busy NFL offseason that saw them bring aboard plenty of proven talent through various trades and free agency. This has significantly uplifted the level of expectations ahead of the Rams […]

The Cleveland Browns are no strangers to draft busts, as they’ve selected a few over the years. This time, though, they’ve signed one of the biggest ones in the recent past in offensive lineman Greg Robinson, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Browns signed former No. 2 overall pick Greg Robinson. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June […]

The last few years have been interesting, to say the least for LeGarrette Blount. The veteran running back has won three Super Bowl rings in the last four seasons winning two with the New England Patriots before moving to the Philadelphia Eagles and getting the best of his former team last February. After one season with […]

Like many other NFL running backs, New York Giants rookie Saquon Barkley is an impeccably-built individual. His tremendous body helped play a part in him going No. 2 overall in this year’s draft. And now, everyone will get to see just about every inch of his 6-foot, 230 lb. physique. As Michael David Smith of […]

The Seattle Seahawks obviously saw a lot they liked about running back Rashaad Penny which prompted them to spend a first-round pick on the San Diego State product. Penny was an incredibly productive runner in college and could be the answer to the Seahawks recent running-game woes. But apart from his ability with the ball, […]

Cleveland Browns rookie Baker Mayfield isn’t quite ready to supplant Tyrod Taylor as the team’s starting quarterback at this moment in time. But Mayfield remains grateful for the position he currently finds himself in with the Browns. The No. 1 pick in this year’s draft believes he’s in a “great” situation having someone like Taylor […]

The latest edition of the ever-popular Madden series won’t be coming out for another couple of months. However, some of the highly-anticipated player ratings on the game have already been leaked for the top players in the game. According to the ratings posted by Steve Noah of Operations Sports and Miguel Lozada of Elgato Gaming, […]

The New England Patriots weren’t actually on the verge of trading star tight end Rob Gronkowski as a popular trade rumor suggested a few weeks ago. But as it turns out, the Pats really were shopping Gronk just a few days ahead of the NFL Draft. In an appearance on “The Herd With Colin Cowherd,” […]

It goes without saying that the Seattle Seahawks have undergone some major changes this offseason. Perhaps the most notable difference is the absence of cornerback Richard Sherman. Fortunately, head coach Pete Carroll is optimistic that cornerback Shaquill Griffin will serve as a viable replacement. According to Brady Henderson of ESPN, Griffin was adamant about being able to adjust to […]

It goes without saying that the offseason is a crucial time for players to get prepared for the new year, especially when nursing an injury. Fortunately, quarterback Marcus Mariota was able to avoid having to do so for the first time in his career. This can pay huge dividends for his development as the Titans’ […]

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett has managed to turn some heads at practice this offseason. Needless to say, he is likely hoping for a breakout year after a disappointing 2017 campaign. Lockett attributed the rough outing to lingering health issues throughout the year. However, according to Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times, Lockett understands he […]

The Houston Texans have one of the most talented defenses in the NFL. When healthy, an argument could be made that they have the best defense in the league with the two-headed monster of Jadeveon Clowney and superstar J.J. Watt leading the way. However, this NFL offseason was expected to be one to remember for Clowney […]

In his brief time in the NFL, Dallas Cowboys star running back Ezekiel Elliott has made a few questionable decisions away from the field that put himself and the franchise in tricky positions. With there being a bit of a break from now until the start of training camp, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has made […]

In the documentary “Tom vs. Time” that accounted New England Patriots star quarterback Tom Brady’s life on and off the field, there was much chatter surrounding him kissing his son on the mouth. There were many weighing both ways on the topic over a short period of time. With that in mind, Denver Broncos Pro […]

Throughout his NFL career, Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers has received his fair share of criticism and taunting from fans for his shortcomings on the field. This was once again the case over the weekend as he was at a 7-on-7 camp in Bradenton, Florida where one young fan decided to trash talk Newton […]