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It goes without saying that Oakland Raiders’ cornerback Gareon Conley has had a rough start to his career. Fortunately, head coach Jon Gruden still has big plans for him in the 2018 NFL season. Ever since his arrival, Gruden has raved about Conley’s potential as a shutdown corner. According to Tyler Green of Silver and Black Pride, he […]

The Dallas Cowboys have plans for recent acquisition Tavon Austin. The former Los Angeles Ram has been used primarily as a wide receiver for his entire NFL career, but the Cowboys plan to transition him into a “web-back” role which Lance Dunbar previously filled. Most wide receivers would probably be resistant to a position change […]

The Oakland Raiders’ offense endured a disastrous year during the 2017 campaign. As a result, they bolstered their offense with a number of proven options in both the passing game and the run game. Among the notable additions was the signing of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin. According to Levi Damien of […]

Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas still hasn’t reported to the team’s voluntary offseason programs as he continues to wait for a new contract. But it doesn’t appear as if his current absence will extend to the mandatory part of the offseason. According to Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times, Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll has […]

The Green Bay Packers made some major changes to their offense this offseason. It appears they were not finished looking for ways to bolster their personnel during organized team activities. Following an eventful offseason, former Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis found himself as a free agent. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, he has found a […]

Since suffering a torn ACL last August, it has been a long road to recovery for New Orleans Saints wide receiver Cameron Meredith in his attempt to get back on the field this offseason. In the weeks that followed his signing with the Saints, the organization has been quite optimistic about his health and availability […]

Shortly following the Buffalo Bills loss in the NFC Wild Card round in the NFL playoffs, veteran wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin underwent surgery to repair his meniscus. It was an injury that had given him issues throughout the 2017 season that limited his effectiveness on the field. In the months following the surgery, Benjamin has […]

It has been a long road to recovery for Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill from a torn ACL that he suffered last August that forced him to miss the entire 2017 season. Tannehill has since been on track to get back on the field this upcoming season as he has returned to the practice field this […]

It has been nothing short of a difficult start to his NFL career for Chicago Bears wide receiver Kevin White through his first three years in the league as injuries have plagued him. However, White finally appears to be on track to get back on the field in the 2018 campaign where he could make […]

In the last few weeks, soon-to-be-inducted Hall of Famer Terrell Owens has been working his way toward making a comeback in the NFL. He has kept his name in the mix after he had reportedly taken the field for the Cleveland Browns to help former UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen during his pre-draft workout. Owens has […]

On Wednesday, the NFL announced the decision to put in place a new policy concerning the National Anthem that requires all players on the sidelines to stand. Commissioner Roger Goodell stated that the regulation had a unanimous vote across the board from the owners to put that rule in place ahead of the 2018 season. […]

The New Orleans Saints are set to be without one of their star running backs in Mark Ingram for the first month of the season after he was suspended by the league four games for violating the league’s drug policy. This has led to Ingram being notably absent from the team’s voluntary workouts this week, but […]

Since the Baltimore Ravens moved up to the back end of the first round of this year’s draft to take Louisville’s Lamar Jackson, Joe Flacco’s long-term standing with the team has been a topic of conversation. This created the perception that Flacco could be feeling a little uneasy by the situation of having a young […]

Since the NFL made the decision to implement new rules requiring standing on the field during the playing of the National Anthem, there has been plenty of commentary on the matter. This includes president Donald Trump discussing the change, saying he believes anyone that doesn’t stand for the National Anthem should leave the country. Denver Broncos […]

Prior to the Cleveland Browns acquiring veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor from the Buffalo Bills via a trade this offseason, the team reportedly went after after reigning Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles. They fell short of seriously getting the Eagles to consider sending him to Cleveland. The Browns instead decided to bring in Taylor, and the […]

Since the Buffalo Bills decided to move up in the first round of this year’s draft to take former Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen, the focus has been on when he’ll make his regular season debut for the franchise. It appears that he will start at the bottom of the depth chart, working with the third […]

The Arizona Cardinals are one of a handful of teams heading into training camp with a young quarterback in the mix that could vie for the starting job in 2018. The front office moved up in the first round of this year’s draft to snag former UCLA standout Josh Rosen to be their long-term answer under […]

After a disappointing final season with the Los Angeles Rams, speedy wide receiver Tavon Austin has an opportunity for redemption with the Dallas Cowboys in 2018. Austin was traded to America’s Team last month, and although it was initially uncertain what role he’d play in Dallas, there’s been some clarity. Surprisingly enough, the Cowboys will […]

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott has announced that wide receiver Zay Jones underwent knee surgery and will miss the rest of the team’s offseason program, per ESPN. McDermott added that the injury isn’t expected to jeopardize Jones’ season. Although, he did not provide a timetable for Jones’ return. Jones, 23, was the Bills’ second-round […]

With veteran wide receiver Jordy Nelson now catching passes from Derek Carr on the West Coast with the Oakland Raiders, the Green Bay Packers and superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers need to adjust. Fortunately, the Packers have a talented wideout in Davante Adams that’s willing and waiting to fill the void left by Rodgers’ favorite target […]

The Indianapolis Colts have remained positive in just about every update they’ve made regarding quarterback Andrew Luck’s recovery from shoulder surgery. But almost two months after Luck was supposedly on the cusp of starting to throw footballs again, he still hasn’t been able to do so. Despite this delay in Luck’s rehab, Colts head coach […]

It was revealed earlier this week that the Cleveland Browns engaged the Philadelphia Eagles in trade talks for Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles. However, the Eagles ended up turning down the offer for Foles, and the Browns ended up acquiring Tyrod Taylor instead. Taylor was asked about the Foles report and said it didn’t affect […]

After months of speculation, former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel will be playing for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the CFL. Unsurprisingly, Doug Flutie has taken an interest in Manziel’s next venture. As many know, Flutie had starred in the CFL before transitioning to the NFL. According to Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk, he says Manziel […]

There are a good number of people down on the Dallas Cowboys’ receiving corps for this season. That group already didn’t look too impressive last season, and now they’ll be without No. 1 receiver Dez Bryant after he was cut earlier this offseason. But as it turns out, all those doubts are helping fuel a […]

The Arizona Cardinals had a clear need at cornerback, which was why they traded a sixth-round pick to the Cleveland Browns for Jamar Taylor. Taylor started 29 games in his two seasons with the Browns, and that experience is apparently enough to make him the man to beat for the starting job opposite Patrick Peterson […]

If the Denver Broncos ever had a “No Fly Zone,” new quarterback Case Keenum certainly was not aware. At least, that is how he made it seem in response to a question about their diminishing status. Given the events of the offseason, there has been some speculation as to whether or not Denver still qualifies […]

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster had the domestic violence charges against him dropped on Wednesday. As a result, 49ers general manager John Lynch said in a statement (per Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network) that Foster will rejoin the team for OTAs on Thursday. “The organization is aware the domestic violence charges against Reuben […]

The Dallas Cowboys have not been shy about setting their expectations high going into the 2018 NFL season. Unfortunately, linebacker Sean Lee will have to wait a bit longer to join his team as they prepare for a bounce-back year. The Cowboys have been understandably cautious with his progression from the hamstring issues that sidelined him last […]

Unlike most teams, the New York Jets have an abundance of talent under center going into organized team activities. As of right now, quarterback Josh McCown is the safest bet to be the starter and No. 3 overall pick Sam Darnold is also likely in the running. However, it appears nothing is set in stone this […]

The Cleveland Browns have done a solid job of retooling the roster for their potential turnaround in the 2018 NFL season. It appears running back Duke Johnson is hoping to be a part of it for years to come. The former third-round pick has been discussing a potential contract extension with the team. According to ESPN’s Pat […]

The NFL Network has put together an annual tradition over the years of the players in the league ranking the top 100 players from the previous season. It has been a list solely based on the judgment of their peers with no other outside influence or contributions toward the list. One of the players that […]

The New England Patriots are reportedly close to getting a reworked contract done for All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski, according to The Athletic’s Jeff Howe. Howe notes that it’s still unknown whether Gronk will sign an extension or if it will be just a raise in salary. The two sides have been working on renewing […]

The Cleveland Browns want to improve as quickly as possible. After a winless 2017 campaign that everyone in Cleveland wants to forget, the struggling NFL franchise has done an admirable job of improving in specific areas through of their roster through trades, free agency, and the NFL Draft. One of those positions is at wide receiver […]

The Cleveland Browns made it clear heading into the NFL offseason that they were in the market for a franchise-caliber quarterback. The team was coming off a winless season and desperately needed to address the position which didn’t work out with DeShone Kizer. Ultimately, the Browns traded for Tyrod Taylor to help fill the void […]

It’s overreaction season in the NFL, especially for the new crop of incoming rookies. No first-year player is under the microscope more than Cleveland Browns number one overall pick Baker Mayfield. On Wednesday, Mayfield took reps with the third team during Cleveland’s OTA, and according to Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot, he struggled to the tune […]

The Arizona Cardinals made a move during the 2018 NFL Draft that many predicted they would trading up to get their hands on one of the talented quarterbacks available. The team made a deal with the Oakland Raiders for the 10th pick and as a result, selected Josh Rosen out of UCLA. With head coach Steve […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are locked in on defending their crown in the 2018 NFL season. However, there is one notable name missing from the early portion of organized team activities. Newly-signed defensive end Michael Bennett has yet to take part in any of the practices thus far. Despite his absence, head coach Doug Pederson is […]

The Los Angeles Chargers were dealt a significant blow on the first day of OTAs with starting tight end Hunter Henry suffering an ACL tear that looks to have ended any chance of him playing in the 2018 season. This has immediately put the Chargers in the market to find feasible options at the tight end […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been deadlocked in contract negotiations with running back Le’Veon Bell since last offseason. As a result, wide receiver Antonio Brown has sounded off on Bell’s absence from organized team activities. Bell’s decision to not attend practice should hardly come as any surprise. However, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Brown feels showing up will […]