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The 2018 NFL Draft is projected to feature a bevy of quarterback prospects taken early and often. However, it seems the Denver Broncos may not be among the teams that will follow through on such temptation. At least that’s what NFL Insider Ian Rapoport thinks. The Broncos have done their due diligence on every quarterback that could be […]

The Indianapolis Colts have undergone some major changes this offseason. Despite their newfound sense of optimism, there is no denying that the team’s future success hinges on the lingering health of quarterback Andrew Luck. Fortunately, Luck is reportedly making much better progress on the injured shoulder than he was at this point last year. According […]

This offseason featured a number of star wideouts that had briefly hit the market. Now that it has been plucked dry, teams and players alike are carefully planning how to approach the 2018 NFL season. Among them, is free agent wide receiver Jeremy Maclin. According to ESPN’s Josina Anderson, Maclin has received interest from a couple of […]

Through the first couple of months of the offseason, there has been remained much uncertainty surrounding star wide receiver Dez Bryant’s future with the Dallas Cowboys. Much of that hinged on his current contract situation regarding a potential pay cut over the remainder of his deal. Even with that pending discussion looming over the franchise, […]

For the first time in his career, former Pro Bowl wide receiver Allen Robinson hit the free agent market where he chose to sign with the Chicago Bears. It marks a fresh new opportunity for him to be a featured part of the Bears’ passing game. This will pair him up with second-year quarterback Mitchell […]

Kicker Sebastian Janikowski saw his tenure with the Oakland Raiders come to an end after 18 seasons back in February as a salary cap casualty. It has put him on the open market for the first time in his NFL career with the ability to choose to play elsewhere. In the months that have followed, […]

The catch here is that Baker Mayfield was not told by his agent or an NFL executive that he will be going to the Arizona Cardinals. He wasn’t told by any of the current Cardinals (players and coaches), Carson Palmer, or any other former player or coach. The Cardinals front office didn’t tell him, either. […]

The New York Giants sent shockwaves throughout the NFL when they started fielding offers for wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. Despite being one of the best players in the league, it seems the Giants have had some trouble with finding a team that is willing to meet their lucrative asking price due to the alleged “baggage” […]

It has been an arduous road to recovery from shoulder surgery over the last year for Indianapolis Colts star quarterback Andrew Luck. Things continued to move in the right direction over the last few months, putting him potentially on pace to be back on the field well before the start of the 2018 season. This […]

One of the biggest storylines this offseason has been the Los Angeles Rams’ frenzy of activity, adding more talent to the mix at multiple positions to help their push toward building off last season’s success. It has elevated the level expectations ahead for the team to potentially become a legitimate Super Bowl contender. This is the […]

It goes without saying that New York Giants cornerback Eli Apple’s career has gotten off to a tumultuous start. Tensions ultimately boiled over during the disastrous 2017 NFL season when safety Landon Collins referred to his young teammate as a “cancer” in the locker room. Fortunately, it seems both players are ready to bounce back for […]

Over the past few weeks, the New York Giants have become consumed with talk centered around the future of star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. It has been the primary topic of conversation around the organization, with trade chatter laying at the forefront of it all. This was once again the case with Beckham Jr. […]

New Denver Broncos punter Marquette King can’t wait to get things kicked off in 2018 and has great reason. He’s geeked to be punting in Denver with the Broncos as playing a mile high in the Rocky Mountains is, what he refers to as, a “punter’s paradise,” according to Gil Brandt of Sports Illustrated. “Denver’s […]

When the Arizona Cardinals had to release safety Tyrann Mathieu because he refused to take a pay cut, the Houston Texans seized the opportunity and signed him to a one-year, $7 million contract. Mathieu has proven the doubters wrong before and he’s slated to do it yet again, says his longtime teammate and close friend in […]

Safety Eric Reid finally has some interest in the free-agent market. The 26-year-old is set to make his first free-agent visit with the Cincinnati Bengals, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Sources: Free agent S Eric Reid, one several quality starters available at the position, is slated to visit the #Bengals. This is believed to be […]

Every year, NFL fans gather with anticipation to see which young star their team will add through the NFL Draft. The harsh reality is that most draft selections will not end up panning out. Many prospects are hyped up, but few live up to their potential. This year’s draft class is no different. Here are […]

Star Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack was noticeably absent on the first day of the team’s voluntary offseason workouts. It likely has something to do with the fact that he still doesn’t have a new contract extension. The Raiders reportedly offered Mack a contract extension a month ago and have presumably held succeeding talks […]

In the last few weeks, the New York Giants have dealt with the looming cloud around star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.’s long-term future with the franchise. There has been much uncertainty surrounding what the front office will do with him this offseason centered around his contract situation that has brought trade rumors in the […]

The New York Giants are the unique position of potentially snagging a franchise-changing player at the second overall pick in this year’s draft. The team has a plethora of options available to him at that selection that the front office will have in front of them to choose from. At that the same time, New […]

Since the Buffalo Bills decided to trade veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor to the Cleveland Browns earlier this offseason, the message has been crystal clear that the front office is looking to take a quarterback in this year’s draft. The team has already moved up nine spots in the first round to the 12th overall selection […]

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Trevor Davis was arrested at LAX on Monday for joking that he’d smuggled a bomb into the airport, TMZ Sports reports. Davis, 24, was at the Hawaiian Airlines ticket counter with a female companion to check into their flight to Hawaii. The attendant at the counter asked standard security questions […]

The Oakland Raiders have undergone an offseason of much change on the roster in hopes of pushing them back into the playoff picture next season. What has remained on the docket throughout the process has been star defensive end Khalil Mack’s contract situation. The 27-year-old is set to enter the fifth-year option of his rookie […]

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski reportedly doesn’t have a rosy relationship with head coach Bill Belichick these days. Gronk’s waning commitment to football is supposedly a key factor in that friction in their relationship. However, Gronkowski’s status as a client of Tom Brady’s trainer and TB12 Method guru Alex Guerrero may also be […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are going to be in a strange position next season; one that they are not accustomed to. After how well they played in 2017, they are going to be among the favorites to win the AFC in 2018. But Calais Campbell thinks the team needs to approach the season like any other. […]

Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman La’el Collins made the switch from left guard to right tackle last season and he did a decent job at it. However, the Cowboys appear to be strongly considering moving him back inside next season, especially after signing tackle Cameron Fleming this offseason. If Collins had his way, though, he’d prefer […]

The Arizona Cardinals are set to bring in veteran outside linebacker Connor Barwin in for a visit this week, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Former Rams’ and Eagles’ LB Connor Barwin is scheduled to visit this week with the Arizona Cardinals, per source. Barwin, 31, spent last season with the Los Angeles Rams. He had five […]

In recent years, the NFL has toyed with the idea of getting rid of kickoffs as a safety measure. There has been pushback against the idea. But people talk tough all the time. But how will it be if the move is actually made? It appears they’ll get a chance to find out when the […]

The NFL Draft used to be held in New York City every year, but a few years ago the league decided to start moving it around. Since then it has been to Chicago twice, Philadelphia last year and will be in Dallas this year. Officials with the Tennessee Titans would love to host it in […]

The New England Patriots lost left tackle Nate Solder to the New York Giants earlier this offseason. But now, the Patriots could have a chance to return the favor as they are set to host Giants running back Orleans Darkwa on a free-agent visit, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The Patriots are taking a look […]

Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Michael Bennett has gotten himself into a bit of hot water—maybe. According to a grand jury in Harris County, Texas, he allegedly shoved an elderly disabled woman who was working at Super Bowl LI. Bennett’s lawyer, as could be expected, is telling a different story and calls the current narrative “ludicrous.” […]

Despite the speculation about his future, wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was in attendance for the start of the New York Giants’ offseason conditioning program, Giants head coach Pat Shurmur confirmed. Shurmur isn’t worried about whether the trade talk would bother his star wideout. Moreover, he believes OBJ’s presence in the first day of workouts […]

The 2018 NFL Draft is expected to be one of the more quarterback-heavy affairs in recent years. However, there are a number of other prospects that are being considered to be taken within the top-5. Among them is Alabama defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick. Head coach Nick Saban believes his former player is definitely worthy of going very […]

The Tennessee Titans have signed veteran defensive tackle Bennie Logan to a one-year, $4 million deal with an additional $1 million in potential incentives, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports. The #Titans and DL Bennie Logan agreed on a 1-year deal for $4M, source said. The former #Chiefs and #Eagles DL can make $5M with incentives. […]

Earlier this offseason, the Detroit Lions made the decision to place the franchise tag on former Pro Bowl defensive end Ziggy Ansah to keep under contract this offseason. This has helped retain one of their key defensive players on the roster for at least another year. The offseason has continued to round with the draft quickly […]

In the weeks leading up to the 2018 NFL Draft, there has been growing speculation that the Denver Broncos are leaning toward the possibility of taking a quarterback with the fifth overall pick. General manager John Elway has been open to the idea despite already having a starter in place with Case Keenum on a two-year, […]

The New England Patriots have racked up a few more early-round selections in this year’s draft that has put them in the position to add some promising young talent. It is a unique spot that the front office has put themselves in following a third Super Bowl appearance in the last four years. One of […]

Through his first two years in the NFL, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz has shown much promise to become one of the premier players at his position. This path has taken a bit of a difficult after he suffered a torn ACL and LCL last December that could change the trajectory of his career. It […]

It has been a long path back to the football field for Johnny Manziel that has featured many setbacks along the way over the last couple of years. However, Manziel was able to take a significant step forward in his goal of getting back to the NFL by playing in the Spring Football League on […]

Through his first several years in the league, Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith has established himself as one of the premier players at his position. He has been a cornerstone on the offensive line for Dallas as the anchor of the entire unit. However, Smith is coming off a season where he dealt with many […]