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Defensive tackle Terrell McClain has been in demand ever since his release from the Washington Redskins. He’s already had two free-agent visits to Miami and San Francisco, and his next stop will be for a former team. Mike Fisher of 105.3 The Fan reports that McClain is scheduled to visit with the Dallas Cowboys, for […]

Last year was a disappointing season for the New York Giants, especially on the offensive side of the ball. The offensive line was terrible, the entire receiving corps was hurt, and they were going with running back by committee at best. This offseason, they have made the moves to surround Eli Manning with good players as they […]

The Seattle Seahawks recently parted ways with long-time edge rusher Cliff Avril after he failed to pass a physical following the serious neck injury he suffered last season. It’s an unfortunate situation for Avril, who had been a big part of the Seahawks’ dominant defense for the past few years. On the bright side, though, […]

Following the Cincinnati Bengals’ selection of former Washington wide receiver John Ross with the ninth overall pick in last year’s draft, there were plenty of high expectations laid before him. However, it was anything but a prosperous rookie campaign as Ross fell well short of meeting any of lofty aspirations. The 2017 season was a […]

Last week, Pro Bowl tight end Jason Witten decided to step away from the game after 15 seasons that he spent with the Dallas Cowboys. Witten had spent a large chunk of that time working with former Pro Bowl quarterback Tony Romo with the two developing a unique bond and connection on and off the […]

The Carolina Panthers on Monday afternoon made another addition to their offense this offseason by signing former Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson to a one-year deal. This has brought an upgrade to the backfield with a potential replacement for the departure of longtime starter Jonathan Stewart after 10 seasons. It has immediately put him […]

Former Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson was one of the best players on the market still left over from NFL free agency. However, that has changed after signing a one-year deal with the Carolina Panthers. There had been plenty of speculation regarding Anderson’s impending future in Denver. Now that he has signed with Carolina, […]

It has been an eventful NFL offseason for New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, to say the least. So it should come as no surprise that he decided to kick things up a notch. From partying with NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal to practicing his motorbike skills, it is safe to assume “Gronk” enjoys expelling his […]

Leading up to the 2018 NFL Draft, there was much talk about the Miami Dolphins possibly moving up from the 11th overall pick. However, all of that chatter went out of the door with the franchise electing to take former Alabama Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick with the selection. According to Ben Volin of the Boston Globe, […]

Following months of speculation, the Atlanta Falcons agreed to a record-breaking extension with star quarterback Matt Ryan on a five-year, $150 million deal with $100 million in guarantees. It has made him the highest-paid player and quarterback in league history. According to D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Ryan voiced that this new deal has […]

It is not uncommon for players to switch positions upon entering the NFL. However, it is a scenario Oakland Raiders wide receiver Ryan Switzer is trying to avoid after being traded by the Dallas Cowboys. Prior to joining the Raiders, Switzer played a minor all-purpose role for the Cowboys in the 2017 NFL season. Despite being […]

Following nearly a month of floating in the free-agent market after finding himself cut by the Denver Broncos, veteran running back C.J. Anderson has found his next home in the NFL by inking a deal with the Carolina Panthers. This has put him in place to help further stabilize the running back in Carolina. The […]

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is now a man with his own logo. As Darren Rovell of ESPN pointed out via Twitter, sports apparel giant Nike has filed a trademark for OBJ’s unique logo. JUST IN: Nike has filed to trademark this new "OBJ" logo for Odell Beckham Jr. pic.twitter.com/I9MeYWT9B0 — Darren […]

It has been just over a week since the Cleveland Browns made the decision to take former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield with the first overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. It was a move that came with a bit of surprise given that USC’s Sam Darnold was long perceived as being the top overall […]

The last two seasons for Houston Texans star defensive end J.J. Watt have been cut short in disappointing fashion by a pair of injuries that have put in question what type of player he is at this point of his career. Watt has established himself as one of the top defensive players when healthy that […]

The eighth overall pick in any NFL draft always has high expectations bestowed upon him, but Roquan Smith might already be in a bit of hot water with his new team, the Chicago Bears. In the old days when a new draftee arrived at rookie minicamp, he’d be handed a big binder filled with plays […]

It has been nearly two months the free agency period has begun, which has vastly thinned out the amount of talent that is left on the open market. However, there are a few high-impact players still available that could latch onto a team to play a significant role. The Carolina Panthers may have added a […]

The New England Patriots are working on “tweaking” tight end Rob Gronkowski’s contract, the Boston Herald’s Karen Guregian reports. Gronkowski had been unsure of his desire to continue playing after the Super Bowl and was contemplating retirement. But he and his agent met with Patriots head coach Bill Belichick a couple weeks ago to declare […]

The New Orleans Saints have decided to release tight end Coby Fleener after two years with the team, the Boston Globe’s Ben Volin reports. Per a league source, Saints have released TE Coby Fleener — Ben Volin (@BenVolin) May 7, 2018 The Saints stand to save $3 million against their cap this year if they […]

Matt Ryan just recently signed a five-year contract extension with the Atlanta Falcons which will pay him $100 million guaranteed. His new deal makes him the first NFL player to reach the $30 million per year threshold. There has been some criticism about the deal because there are still some who feel that he can’t […]

The Atlanta Falcons have been busy this offseason trying to maintain the salary cap while shoring up the roster for the 2018 NFL season. Fortunately, they managed to get down to brass tax by signing quarterback Matt Ryan to the most lucrative deal in league history. Needless to say, Ryan is pleased with how fluid […]

When the Seattle Seahawks drafted safety Tre Flowers in the fifth round, it was presumably as added insurance in case Earl Thomas was dealt. Instead, the Seahawks intend to move Flowers over to cornerback, where Pete Carroll believes he has the physical tools to succeed. “He’s got all of the tools that you’re looking for,” […]

The Oakland Raiders signed their second draft pick P.J Hall to his rookie contract making him the second rookie the team has signed. According to OverTheCap, Hall’s contract is for four years and approximately $3.2 million. This year he will make just over $480 thousand while in his last year of the contract he will […]

Since Philadelphia Eagles star quarterback Carson Wentz suffered a torn LCL and MCL last December, the focus around has him has been his recovery from the injuries. There hasn’t been any formal timetable placed on when he will be able to return to the field ahead of the 2018 campaign. However, there has continued to […]

The Atlanta Falcons have had a relatively quiet offseason with few notable additions to the roster via free agency. However, general manager Thomas Dimitroff has confirmed that the team is still looking to add possible reinforcements to the defensive line via free agency. Per Knox Bardeen of 92.9 The Game: Thomas Dimitroff told @JohnFricke & […]

The New Orleans Saints made a splash in the 2018 NFL Draft by trading up to take former UT San Antonio defensive end Marcus Davenport with the 14th overall pick. However, it came at a heavy cost after they had to give up a fifth-rounder and next year’s first-rounder in order to do so. Although it may seem […]

The Atlanta Falcons finally took care of their main piece of business this offseason by signing quarterback Matt Ryan to his gigantic new contract. With Ryan’s deal out of the way, Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff says the team will now focus its attention toward taking care of two highly important young pieces on their […]

When the Baltimore Ravens traded up into the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft to select Lamar Jackson, it was pretty clear what that meant for Joe Flacco and his future with the team. Flacco has four years left on his contract, but the team has a potential out after next season, and a franchise […]

One of the best wide receivers in this years draft was Antonio Callaway from Florida if you just consider his skill set and on the field production. But he had a lot of off the field issues, and that made him fall all the way to the 4th round. Despite those concerns, Browns GM John Dorsey still […]

When the Philadelphia Eagles won the Super Bowl last year the biggest reason was that they had two capable quarterbacks that could lead the team. When Carson Wentz went down with injury, it was the backup Nick Foles who stepped in and although he didn’t get off to the best start, he continued to get better […]

Despite going No. 1 overall in the NFL Draft, Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield still has some things to work on in order to become completely ready for the pro game. One such aspect of the game that he’ll need to improve upon is playing under center, which is something he wasn’t used to in […]

Tramon Williams is a veteran cornerback in the league, and he has been a part of a few different defensive schemes. He played under Dom Capers with the Green Bay Packers from 2007 to 2014. He then went to the Cleveland Browns and the Arizona Cardinals before coming back to the Packers this NFL offseason. […]

Free-agent defensive tackle Terrell McClain is set to visit with the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports. After spending time with the #Dolphins last week, free agent DT Terrell McClain is visiting the #49ers today, source said. Would be a solid late free agency add. The 49ers will be McClain’s second […]

One of the most talked about issues around the NFL for the last couple years has been the national anthem protests. Some owners and coaches have supported their players in kneeling, and some others have said absolutely not, and it has cost players like Colin Kaepernick his job. The NFL is finally getting closer to […]

The long road to recovery continues for Carson Wentz. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback is still undergoing rehab after tearing his ACL in Week 14 last season. But while he says it’s painful, he seems to be progressing well and that he’s very confident in achieving his goal of being ready by Week 1. “Rehab has […]

The Oakland Raiders had one of the more controversial drafts in the league, in part because of their selection of Arden Key. Despite first-round talent, the LSU product dropped to the third round as teams were likely scared off by some red flags that were raised during the pre-draft process. However, the Raiders’ need for […]

The Oakland Raiders invested heavily in their offensive line during the NFL Draft by taking two offensive tackles with their first three picks. They used their first-round pick (No. 15 overall) to take UCLA’s Kolton Miller, who has a decent chance of starting for the team this season. But instead of starting out the rookie […]

Shaquem Griffin was a versatile chess piece in college. He played in different positions for Central Florida, primarily outside linebacker and safety. But in the NFL, Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll is planning to try him out at weakside linebacker first. After being around Griffin during the Seahawks’ three-day rookie minicamp, Carroll has gotten […]

With the offseason in full swing, teams around the league have already begun to make their preparations for training camp. However, there is one familiar face missing at the Seattle Seahawks’ practices. There has been plenty of speculation regarding safety Earl Thomas’ future in Seattle this offseason. Head coach Pete Carroll basically confirmed that Thomas […]