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Following the completion of his 14th year in the NFL, the discussion around Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s long-term future has remained a prominent topic. Like he stated following the Steelers’ disappointing divisional round loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars back in January, Roethlisberger voiced on Tuesday that he wants to play three to five more […]

Every year, there are countless stories of players finally living out their dreams as NFL players. The 2018 NFL Draft was headlined by the Seattle Seahawks’ selection of former Central Florida linebacker Shaquem Griffin in the fifth round. Despite being one of the most dominant defensive players in college football last season, Griffin’s chances of getting […]

The Carolina Panthers have undergone some major changes with their coaching staff on both sides of the ball this offseason. However, it is clear that their focus has been on improving the offense. They kickstarted the movement with the addition of offensive coordinator Norv Turner and followed it up by taking former Maryland wide receiver D.J. […]

The Arizona Cardinals seemingly answered their immediate need under center with the lucrative signing of former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford this offseason. However, their need for a more long-term option spurred them to trade up and select former UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen with the 10th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. As a result, there is speculation […]

Most draft-eligible college players are not selected in the NFL Draft, so they must attempt to begin their professional career as an undrafted free agent. Legends such as John Randle, Warren Moon, and Kurt Warner weren’t drafted, so great players can be found after all of the picks are made. Here are the ten players […]

The Minnesota Vikings on Monday made the decision to secure veteran cornerback Terence Newman on a one-year deal for the 2018 season that will mark his 16th year in the league. It has also placed some question in terms of how much longer he is playing to continue his NFL career. According to Chris Tomasson […]

Leading up to the 2018 NFL Draft, former LSU running back Derrius Guice was widely viewed as being potentially the second-best player at his position in this year’s class behind Penn State’s Saquon Barkley. During this process, he had received many comparisons to Oakland Raiders former Pro Bowler Marshawn Lynch due to his running style. […]

Through much of the pre-draft process, the Cleveland Browns had their eyes set on taking a quarterback with the first overall pick, which they wound of taking Oklahoma’s Baker Mayfield at the spot. This entire conversation around the selection did not involve UCLA’s Josh Rosen being a strong possibility to be the first player off […]

The New England Patriots lost several of their most important pieces on offense from last season. However, they managed to bounce back nicely just as they always have through free agency and the 2018 NFL Draft. Among their notable additions was former Cincinnati Bengals running back Jeremy Hill. According to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk, Hill […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have made some substantial changes over the past couple of years. However, they officially closed the chapter on an era with their decision not to bring back tight end Antonio Gates. The departure of Gates deals a blow to those fans who have followed him throughout his illustrious career. According to Ricky […]

The Cleveland Browns went chalk by taking a quarterback with the first overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. However, they took many by surprise when they selected former Ohio State cornerback Denzel Ward with the fourth overall pick rather than NC State defensive end Bradley Chubb. Needless to say, general manager John Dorsey has caught […]

Before the Cleveland Browns made Baker Mayfield the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft, the New England Patriots were apparently so high on the young quarterback that they thought about trading up to No. 2 to get him, according to the quarterback’s agent. According to Jeff Howe of The Athletic, Patriots offensive coordinator Josh […]

The Los Angeles Chargers made the decision this past week to move on from longtime tight end Antonio Gates after 15 seasons. This has Hunter Henry in the fold with a chance to grab ahold of the full-time starting role next season and possibly well beyond that. With that in mind, Henry has voiced much […]

There was plenty of speculation regarding what the New York Giants planned to do with the second overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. They decided to go against the grain of recent draft strategies by taking Penn State running back Saquon Barkley. The addition of Barkley gives the Giants a viable workhorse in the […]

After going undrafted over the weekend, JT Barrett is about to be part of an actual NFL roster. The former Ohio State quarterback is set to sign with the New Orleans Saints, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Former Ohio State QB J.T. Barrett is signing with the Saints, source says. Had an invite to try […]

In the last couple of weeks, the New York Giants have become squared in on moving on from veteran left tackle Ereck Flowers this NFL offseason. However, the front office has had a difficult time finding a suitable trade in exchange for him due to high asking price the team had in place prior to […]

The Cleveland Browns ended up taking Baker Mayfield with their No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft, presumably over Josh Allen, who was reportedly one of their final two picks. Browns V.P. of player personnel Alonzo Highsmith apparently wasn’t one of the people in the Browns’ front office responsible for putting Allen in that […]

After turning down a multi-year offer from the Baltimore Ravens, veteran wide receiver Dez Bryant remains a free agent with no telling where he may land before the 2018 NFL season. With Bryant still available and reportedly wanting a lucrative one-year deal to prove himself, it remains to be seen if a team is willing […]

Despite constant speculation linking them with a splashy move to get their quarterback of the future, the New England Patriots didn’t end up drafting a QB until the seventh round with Danny Etling. However, they were apparently plotting a move to get one, according to Jack Mills, the agent of No. 1 overall pick and […]

After delivering five Super Bowls as well as unprecedented success over two decades for the New England Patriots, one would think that Tom Brady would be showered with adulation and appreciation at all times in Foxboro. However, that might not the case, at least when it comes to two people in particular. In an interview […]

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady confirmed his plans to play in the 2018 season and also reiterated his goal to prolong his career into his mid-40s during an appearance Monday at the Milken Institute Global Conference, per Mike Reiss of ESPN. Following speculation about Brady still not committing for the upcoming season and keeping […]

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has made it known that he has a tolerant and permissive view on the controversial topic of NFL players protesting during the national anthem. When asked by reporter Jim Gray about his feelings on the demonstrations during a Q&A session at the Milken Institute Global Conference on Monday, Brady […]

It’s coming up to four months since Super Bowl LII, but the New England Patriots’ surprising decision to bench starting cornerback Malcolm Butler remains shrouded in mystery. Bill Belichick has predictably said nothing of note about that controversial decision, while Butler himself hasn’t shed much light on the subject as well. Patriots quarterback Tom Brady […]

When former North Carolina State star outside linebacker Bradley Chubb fell to the Denver Broncos when the team was on the clock with the No. 5 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, it was an opportunity they simply could not pass up. However, according to a tweet on Monday evening from James Palmer of NFL […]

It goes without saying that the Houston Texans boast some serious star power across the board. They managed to add to that trait with the signing of former LSU offensive tackle K.J. Malone. Malone is the son of NBA Hall of Famer and Utah Jazz legend, Karl Malone. According to Aaron Wilson of the Houston […]

In the last few months, the Dallas Cowboys have been heavily rumored as a possible landing spot for Seattle Seahawks All-Pro safety Earl Thomas. This chatter had sparked up back again during the 2018 NFL Draft last week, but the Cowboys had elected to keep their picks to bring in young promising talent. According to […]

In the days prior to the 2018 NFL Draft, there was chatter around the long-term future of offensive tackle Ereck Flowers with the New York Giants. According to Jordan Raanan of ESPN, the Giants were looking to acquire a mid-round draft pick in exchange for the 24-year-old, but that asking price proved to be too high. […]

Although the Denver Broncos were in prime position to take one of the top-rated quarterback prospects in the 2018 NFL Draft, they decided to fortify their defense instead. The move not only provided a nice compliment to linebacker Von Miller, but it also showed the faith they have in their players under center. Denver parted ways with […]

During the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft, the Seattle Seahawks made the surprise selection of former San Diego State running back Rashaad Penny with the 27th overall pick. It was an immediate move to find an upgrade at the position that the team has been lacking since the departure of Marshawn Lynch. With […]

Throughout much of the pre-draft process, USC quarterback Sam Darnold had been long perceived as being the top choice for the first overall pick by the Cleveland Browns. However, Oklahoma’s Baker Mayfield had gained traction over the last several weeks that pushed him ahead in the conversation to secure that prestigious spot. Browns vice president […]

With the 2018 NFL Draft officially in the books, players can now start to settle in with their new teams. Although every draft is filled with prospects that push the bounds of inspiration, this year’s class was headed by the efforts of former South Florida linebacker Shaquem Griffin. Griffin’s story has made him an NFL sensation […]

Following weeks of speculation leading up to the 2018 NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills made the leap up to the seventh overall spot in a trade with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to take former Wyoming Josh Allen. Beyond just his tremendously strong arm, there has been much criticism that Allen isn’t as polished of a player […]

In the last couple of weeks since being cut by the Dallas Cowboys, former Pro Bowl wide receiver Dez Bryant has remained afloat in the free-agent market. There has been much lack of movement around the league from teams expressing their interest in bringing him aboard. Much of this could be due to the asking […]

Since arriving to the Oakland Raiders, Pro Bowl offensive tackle Donald Penn has been a steady source of stability along the offensive line. However, it appears that Penn may have found himself in a bit of a dilemma as TMZ Sports is reporting that he is being accused of domestic violence involving his wife that allegedly […]

One of the best quarterbacks in Ohio State football history J.T. Barrett went undrafted but will still get the chance to impress the NFL. According to the Ohio State Football Twitter account, Barrett will get a tryout at the New Orleans Saints Rookie Camp. .@JT_theQB4th will accept an invitation to participate in Rookie Minicamp with […]

In the last few days, there has been a growing notion that Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl tight end Jason Witten is expected to walk away from the game after 15 seasons for a position as a lead analyst on the broadcast team for ESPN’s Monday Night Football. Witten has been in the running for the […]

The Cleveland Browns took many by surprise when they decided to select former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield with the first overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. However, it appears Mayfield is not looking to rest on his laurels going into training camp. The former Heisman Trophy winner has expressed his desire to come in an make […]

The 2018 NFL Draft had its usual twists and turns. Among the notable storylines were the mistakes of quarterback Josh Allen coming back to haunt him. Allen was projected by many to be the first quarterback off the board before a slew of his old posts on Twitter lowered his draft stock. However, the Buffalo Bills still […]

Indianapolis Colts have undergone some major changes this offseason with the new coaching staff. As a result, it seems they are looking to keep a few familiar faces around. Last year, the Colts brought in former defensive end Robert Mathis to help coach up the defensive line. According to NFL Network’s James Palmer, they will also […]