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In his second year in the NFL, Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl running back Ezekiel Elliott saw his 2017 campaign hampered by his off-the-field situation that resulted in a six-game suspension. He was able to play for most of the season, but the cloud of the situation made things quite difficult for him hone in being able […]

After 13 years with the Kansas City Chiefs, Derrick Johnson moved on this NFL offseason and signed with the division rival, Oakland Raiders. Many questioned why he would trade in the red for the silver and black, but for him the answer is simple, he wants a championship. “The main reason I’m still playing ball […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a problem—a Le’Veon Bell problem. The star running back previously pulled out the retirement card in hopes of forcing the hand of the franchise to show him the money. Bell wants a long-term contract, which he’s been openly campaigning for quite some time now. Instead, the Steelers franchise tagged him for […]

It is no secret that the Indianapolis Colts endured a disastrous 2017 NFL season. Fortunately, there is a newfound sense of excitement surrounding the team amidst all the changes they made this offseason. To no surprise, team owner Jim Irsay is optimistic about the team’s chances at a successful year. However, any chance they have […]

The retirement of Pro Bowl tight end Jason Witten has left the Dallas Cowboys without their most reliable target in the passing game. It has also brought forth questions about who would step up at the tight end position to help fill the massive void Witten has left. The Cowboys have continued to voice confidence […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger recently landed in some hot water after voicing his planned reluctance to help out rookie quarterback Mason Rudolph. This has further increased the negative stigma that has surrounded Roethlisberger’s personality throughout his career. The notion of the veteran’s cold demeanor has been confirmed by Philadelphia 76ers point guard T.J. McConnell. According […]

In the weeks that have followed the Dallas Cowboys’ decision to part ways with former Pro Bowl wide receiver Dez Bryant, there has been nothing but criticism tossed the wideout’s way. There has been much doubt that he can return to being one of the elite talents at his position in the league. However, Cowboys […]

Since entering the league, quarterback Dak Prescott has been a stabilizing feature under center for the Dallas Cowboys through his first two seasons. Despite stepback in production this past season, his presence has helped bring a sense of optimism around the team. With this territory now comes the pending contract extension discussions that will soon be at […]

It is no secret that the Indianapolis Colts endured a disastrous 2017 NFL season. The year for wide receiver Chester Rogers was reminiscent of the disappointment his team suffered. However, he is much more optimistic about his role in the offense for the 2018 NFL season. According to Zak Keefer of the IndyStar, both he and […]

Since helping guide the Philadelphia Eagles to a win in Super Bowl 52 over the New England Patriots, quarterback Nick Foles has endeared himself greatly to fans of the organization. He has garnered much support and appreciation from many that have placed him in high esteem in franchise lore. With that in mind, there has […]

The Washington Redskins managed to shore up their backfield in the 2018 NFL Draft by taking former LSU running back Derrius Guice with the 59th overall pick. Although Guice was seen as one of the more talented players at his position, head coach Jay Gruden still envisions a large role for running back Chris Thompson. Thompson had […]

The Seattle Seahawks don’t have too many household names currently on their receiving corps, but that could soon change. According to ESPN’s Jordan Raanan, the Seahawks are set to host former New York Jets and Giants wide receiver Brandon Marshall on a free-agent visit. Marshall was cut by the Giants a couple weeks ago due […]

During the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft, the Oakland Raiders made the big splash acquiring veteran wide receiver Martavis Bryant from the Pittsburgh Steelers in a trade. It has added another viable threat to their passing game that could help make for an even more formidable offense. Head coach Jon Gruden has spoken quite […]

The New York Jets have possibly brought aboard the quarterback of the future with the selection of former USC standout Sam Darnold with the third overall pick in this year’s draft. This has quickly ignited talk about when he will be put in the position of playing for the starting job this upcoming season. New […]

The New Orleans Saints just lost a key part of their offense after running back Mark Ingram was hit with a four-game suspension for violation of the league’s PED policy. But despite that significant blow, the Saints do not intend to sign a veteran running back to take Ingram’s place on the roster while he’s […]

Everyone in the Big Apple seems ready to hand the keys of the New York Jets franchise to rookie quarterback Sam Darnold, but there is at least one guy who isn’t quite ready to do that, Joe Namath. Namath is encouraged by what Darnold is ready to bring to the Jets, but he isn’t quite […]

The Indianapolis Colts have made another big move to improve their offensive line this offseason as they have signed veteran Austin Howard, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Howard, 31, played and started all 16 games at right tackle for the Baltimore Ravens last season. He spent the previous three seasons for the Oakland Raiders, […]

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Mike James, who is currently a free agent, failed to persuade the NFL to let him use marijuana as a painkiller. The three-year veteran told NJ.com that he became addicted to painkillers trying to deal with the pain that comes with being a running back in the NFL. After trying […]

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram isn’t about to take his four-game PED suspension lying down. Despite the NFL already hearing and denying Ingram’s appeal (per Josh Katzenstein of The Times-Picayune), Ingram’s representative, David W. Jones, says they will explore further options upon the release of the arbitrator’s written decision by May 16. “At the […]

Eli Manning is still going to be the most talked about player on the New York Giants offense, but with rookie running back Saquon Barkley ready to take on a major role, it could end up taking a lot of pressure off of the two-time Super Bowl champion. When Giants head coach Pat Shurmur was […]

The New England Patriots added an important piece this offseason when they acquired veteran cornerback Jason McCourty from the Cleveland Browns. The twin brother of longtime Patriots safety Devin McCourty, Jason fills an important need at cornerback for the Pats following the departure of starter Malcolm Butler. But as Devin explains to Mike Reiss of […]

New head coach Jon Gruden is doing everything within his power to right the ship for the Oakland Raiders during the NFL offseason. The one-time Super Bowl champion has made a lot of moves in a short amount of time, and he’s already liking the way things are shaping up, especially at the wide receiver […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have added to their already significant running back depth by signing Matt Jones, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Jones apparently beat out two other running backs who were also competing for the job, one of which was likely Terrance West. Jones, 25, was a former third-round pick by the Washington Redskins […]

The Cleveland Browns suddenly have a crowded wide receiving corps this season with marquee offseason acquisition Jarvis Landry, Josh Gordon, Corey Coleman, and incoming rookie Antonio Callaway. But despite being a first-round pick, Coleman could end up being the one has to make way. According to Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the […]

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram has been popped with a four-game suspension for a PED violation. That’s bad news all around, but especially given Ingram’s current situation. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Ingram, who is in the final year of his current deal, is looking for a new contract. He’s already […]

Recently-released Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril has a new job as a host on a Seattle radio station. But that doesn’t necessarily mean his NFL career is over just yet. In an appearance on SiriusXM, the veteran pass rusher revealed that a few NFL teams have already contacted him about his availability. However, he […]

NFL Hall of Famer Kurt Warner made headlines when he shared a conversation about potentially returning to play. However, he has since done what he can to silence the rumors. Needless to say, there were plenty of reactions to Warner’s words. He attributed all the noise surrounding his fake comeback to a “slow news day” on […]

The New Orleans Saints were handed a bit of bad news on Tuesday with it being announced that Mark Ingram was suspended four games for using PEDs. The good news for the Saints is that there probably isn’t a team better equipped to lose a running back like Ingram because they still have Alvin Kamara […]

Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez has been gone for almost a year now, but there are some people still trying to make some money using his fame to their advantage. A letter that Hernandez is alleged to have written while in prison has surfaced on eBay for $7,500. In the first page of the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have spent much of the offseason adding pieces to the puzzle even after winning Super Bowl LII. It has seen the front office add several proven players to the mix to beef up the roster on both sides of the ball. One of the areas that the team has focused on bringing […]

For much of his career, Oakland Raiders former Pro Bowl running back Marshawn Lynch has developed the reputation as being one of the hardest runners that the league has seen. This has remained to be his calling card even as he has moved past the prime. During a recent airing of an episode of the […]

In the first few months of the NFL offseason, one of the primary focuses around the New York Giants has been the long-term future of star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who is in the fifth-year option of his rookie deal. It has prompted questions whether the team is working toward hammering out a new […]

Every year, the NFL Network puts out its poll of the NFL’s Top 100 players as voted on by their peers. Needless to say, this year’s list featured one notable name. New York Giants defensive tackle Damon Harrison is regarded as one of the best interior defenders in the NFL. However, he was still snubbed from […]

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. Now there is the question as to how the Saints will go about alleviating his absence. There are a number of running backs still left on the market from free agency. […]

After a seven-year career in the NFL, former New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings has embarked on a new journey. The ever-humble 33-year-old from Forest, Virginia has accomplished his dream of playing on the highest level of football in this country and now has crossed off another goal of his list by writing his […]

At 31, veteran wide receiver Victor Cruz, formerly of the New York Giants and Chicago Bears, is strongly considering calling it a career. Cruz remains a free agent after Chicago parted ways with the one-time Super Bowl champion last summer and if he can’t find a new team during the offseason, he’ll retire from the […]

Although the New England Patriots were able to accrue two picks in the first round, they experienced a bit of a drought in the middle rounds of the 2018 NFL Draft. It seems they attempted to address this issue as the draft unfolded. Among the teams they had negotiated with was the Cincinnati Bengals. However, Cincinnati’s […]

Following an impressive run to capture Super Bowl 52, the Philadelphia Eagles have been steadily focused over the offseason to adding more pieces to the puzzle on both sides fo the ball. The front office has had several proven players to the mix that could help the team contend once again in 2018. Along those […]

The New Orleans Saints are coming off an impressive season that saw them reach the divisional round of the playoffs led by their dynamic running game of their Pro Bowl running backs in Mark Ingram and Offensive Rookie of the Year Alvin Kamara. However, it looks like the Saints will be without one half of […]