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After months of speculation, the Cleveland Browns went ahead took former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield with the first overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Now begins his official journey on becoming the future franchise quarterback of the most dysfunctional team in the NFL. Of course, he is hardly the first player in league history that will […]

Following 14 seasons in the NFL and three trips to the Pro Bowl, former Washington Redskins star cornerback DeAngelo Hall is hanging up his cleats and has officially decided to retire from the NFL. However, according to an article released today by Michael Phillips of the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Hall is weighing his options regarding his […]

David Tepper, the founder of Appaloosa Management, has reached a deal to become the owner of the Carolina Panthers, according to Tyler Feldman of WBNG.com. Tepper is currently a minority owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers, so for this deal to go through, Tepper will have to sell his stake in the Steelers. Tepper is worth a […]

Curtis Martin, a man of very few humble words, understands the way it is. He’s such an expert on the topic that he’s now offering the key to New York media success to young Sam Darnold. While signing autographs in the big city, everybody’s favorite Martin was stopped by TMZ and asked what young Darnold […]

Adrian Peterson, one of the greatest running backs of all time, is still looking for a new home and he told Josina Anderson of ESPN that he would be willing to re-join the New Orleans Saints. Free Agent RB Adrian Peterson to me right now on if he'd be willing to play for the #Saints […]

In the last few months, there has been a steady progression in Houston Texans rising star quarterback Deshaun Watson’s recovery from a torn ACL that he suffered last October. This has brought forth much optimism about his availability for the upcoming NFL season. During an interview on NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football,” head coach Bill […]

Since the New England Patriots decided to move on from Jimmy Garoppolo in a trade with the San Francisco 49ers prior to last season’s NFL trade deadline, it has shifted the attention toward the team’s future at the quarterback after Tom Brady. In that process, there had been some inklings that the Patriots had some interest […]

The New Orleans Saints are arguably a legitimate title contender once they head into the 2018 NFL season. The team is coming off an impression 2017 campaign in which they came one game short of the NFC Championship Game in which they probably should’ve played in had it not been for the Minneapolis Miracle. Along […]

The Denver Broncos’ 2017 NFL season was plagued by lackluster play under center. Fortunately, the Broncos were able to swap out their mediocre quarterbacks in exchange for a bonafide starter in Case Keenum. However, Denver still decided to keep quarterback Paxton Lynch around despite a disappointing start to his career. Head coach Vance Joseph says Lynch can […]

In the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons added more firepower to their offense with the selection of former Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley with the 26th overall pick. According to D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Falcons have utilized Ridley’s versatility on the field using him in various roles in […]

Legendary NFL head coach Chuck Knox has passed away at the age of 86. On Sunday, the Seattle Seahawks confirmed the death of their former sideline boss who was suffering from dementia. We remember Chuck Knox, a great influencer and beloved figurehead of the Seahawks organization. pic.twitter.com/rfObRQGphC — Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) May 13, 2018 In […]

The New Orleans Saints were officially dealt their first obstacle of the 2018 NFL season with the four-game suspension of running back Mark Ingram. As a result, they may be open to bringing back a familiar face this offseason. Running back Adrian Peterson has had some trouble garnering interest from teams in free agency. However, head coach Sean […]

It goes without saying that New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is perhaps the most decorated player in NFL history. However, it appears there is still one milestone that the 40-year-old is trying to achieve. Despite Brady’s passing prowess, it is no secret that he has never been the most mobile quarterback. He is hoping to […]

Through his first three seasons in the NFL, Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah has struggled to break through to be the workhorse in the backfield for the organization. He has yet to receive a significant workload in any of the campaigns that have limited his production and impact. This is something that Abdullah recently […]

Following being selected with the second overall pick by the New York Giants in this year’s draft, it has placed a tremendous level of expectations upon running back Saquon Barkley in his first campaign. This has put him in the position to secure a huge role in the offensive game plan from the get-go next […]

Those specific New York Giants players who discuss teammates publicly shall feel the wrath of the team’s brand new head coach. Pat Shurmur made mention of the idea at rookie minicamp this weekend, as noted by John Healy of the New York Daily News. He doesn’t want any of his players openly discussing the situation […]

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith has spent the bulk of his NFL career trying to compensate for his past injuries. Fortunately, that is no longer the case. Smith spent the 2017 NFL season wearing an ankle brace due to drop foot. However, according to Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Star-Telegram, he is starting to feel like his old […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the best teams in the NFL with Ben Roethlisberger and company expecting to compete for a Super Bowl title during the 2018 campaign. One of the main reasons for the team’s success over the last few years has been the emergence of superstar wideout Antonio Brown as arguably the […]

With veteran quarterback Carson Palmer deciding to retire after the 2017 campaign, the Arizona Cardinals were forced to address the future of the position. The team has done just that by establishing a veteran presence with the addition of Sam Bradford and Mike Glennon along with drafting a potential franchise player in rookie Josh Rosen. […]

After bursting on the scene in his rookie season for the Dallas Cowboys, quarterback Dak Prescott took somewhat of a step back in his second year under center. It could be considered a sophomore slump for Prescott with the team finishing with a 9-7 record and missing the playoffs. Although Prescott had a disappointing season […]

Since the Arizona Cardinals decided to part ways with former Pro Bowl running back Adrian Peterson, he has remained readily available on the free-agent market. He has yet to receive any significant interest from around the league to continue his career for a 12th season despite his strong desire to do so. Regardless of that […]

The New York Jets have a renewed sense of optimism around the organization following the selection of former USC quarterback Sam Darold with the third overall pick in this year’s draft. This has placed the focus on the team showing some notable steps forward offensively in the 2018 campaign. Among those players that will be tasked […]

The Buffalo Bills made a splash in the 2018 NFL Draft when they moved up to select former Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen with the seventh overall pick. It appears as though Allen has already begun to feel the excitement of playing for this franchise. The Bills have a rich history of producing some of the most notable players in NFL history. […]

Heading into his first year in the NFL, New York Giants rookie running back Saquon Barkley will have a tremendous level of expectations laid before him coming in as the second overall selection in this year’s draft. This has placed a huge amount of pressure on him to quickly prove himself worthy of that high […]

Through his brief NFL career, Pro Bowl cornerback Jalen Ramsey hasn’t been shy about voicing his confidence in his play on the field. It has been a large part of what has helped him quickly become of the top players at his position heading into his third year in the league. Ramsey was once at […]

The New York Giants picked former Penn State running back Saquon Barkley at No. 2 overall, which has immediately put in front of him some huge expectations to be the workhorse in the backfield for the franchise for possibly the next decade. Barkley has welcomed these major responsibilities placed on him while at the same […]

The New England Patriots used their No. 23 overall pick in the NFL Draft to take offensive lineman Isaiah Wynn, which was a bit of a surprise. It was the first time the Pats have drafted an offensive lineman in the first round since Nate Solder in 2011. Solder ended up becoming a solid left […]

Since the Los Angeles Rams made the move back to Los Angeles, part of the focus has been on the uniforms that the team will dawn while the new ones are in the process of being developed for the opening of the new stadium. With that in mind, team CEO Kevin Demoff has stated that […]

It has been just over a week since Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl tight end Jason Witten called it a career after 15 seasons all spent with the franchise. This has left a gaping hole at his position on the roster that covers not only a huge leadership role but also a leading receiving threat in […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have kept a close eye on Pro Bowl quarterback Carson Wentz throughout his recovery from a torn ACL and LCL over the last several months since the injury occurred back in December. He has been on a steady path toward his goal of being able to get back on the field for […]

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Mason Rudolph has had to deal with a lot more stuff than he probably anticipated after getting drafted in the third round. Of course, the attention he’s getting is more due to Ben Roethlisberger’s comments criticizing the Steelers for picking him in the third round than anything he did. Nevertheless, Rudolph […]

The Philadelphia Eagles were dealt what was thought to be a crushing blow with MVP candidate Carson Wentz went down with a season-ending knee injury last season. Fortunately, veteran Nick Foles was able to shoulder the load while their star quarterback was on the mend by leading the team to a Super Bowl title, and […]

The Dallas Cowboys have a gaping hole to fill with the sudden retirement of tight end Jason Witten. Instead of going out and signing a free agent, the Cowboys plan to replace the perennial Pro Bowler by a committee composed of Geoff Swaim, Rico Gathers, Blake Jarwin, Dalton Schultz and David Wells. While none of […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are starting fresh at the quarterback position after trading veteran Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins during the offseason. The team will now go with Patrick Mahomes under center for the foreseeable future with the Texas Tech product proving to head coach Andy Reid and company he could be the next face […]

It feels like ages ago, but New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels sent shockwaves across the league this offseason following his decision to turn his back on the Indianapolis Colts at the last minute after agreeing to become their head coach. McDaniels hasn’t really addressed that incredible issue since it happened — until now. […]

After dealing with the Josh McDaniels fiasco and eventually bringing Frank Reich to be Chuck Pagano’s successor, the Indianapolis Colts turned their attention to the 2018 NFL Draft. Now that the draft has come and gone, the waiting game continues for Andrew Luck’s return to the field. After missing the entire 2017 campaign, the three-time […]

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton has confirmed that running back Mark Ingram is not expected to take part in any of the team’s organized team activities until the mandatory veteran minicamp in June. Ingram, who was recently suspended for the first four games of the season for violating the league’s performance-enhancing substance policy, […]

The Carolina Panthers have moved quickly to fill the void left in their backfield after Fozzy Whittaker went down with a season-ending ACL injury. They’ve signed free-agent running back Kenjon Barner on a one-year deal, per their official website. Barner, 29, was originally drafted by the Panthers, who took him in the sixth round in […]

Veteran defensive tackle Terrell McClain is set to make the fourth stop on his current free-agent tour as he goes to Atlanta to meet with the Falcons on Friday, per ESPN’s Vaugh McClure. McClain just concluded his visit with the Dallas Cowboys, whom he played for from 2014-16. He has already made visits to the […]