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The Denver Broncos’ Super Bowl 50 win seems like such a long time ago now. In the two years since, the Broncos have failed to even make the playoffs and went a disappointing 5-11 last year. Denver still has a good number of players who formed an important part of that championship-winning team – Von […]

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers has spent the first 13 years of his illustrious NFL career with the Green Bay Packers as their franchise cornerstone under center. Through much of that time, he has been the driving force of the team pushing them to much success along the way. However, Rodgers is heading into the fourth year […]

The Carolina Panthers are reportedly planning to pick up linebacker Shaq Thompson’s fifth-year option for the 2019 season, per the Charlotte Observer’s Joseph Person. The move hasn’t been made official just yet, but the Panthers will likely do so before the deadline on May 3. Person notes that the fifth-year value for linebackers in the […]

Now the New York Giants know. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, stud wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will not set any piece of his body on to an NFL football field without the security of a long-term contract. From @gmfb: My understanding is that #Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr will not set foot […]

The Ndamukong Suh saga still isn’t over. While the New York Jets have taken themselves out of the running by rescinding their contract offer, Suh is still mulling over his other offers from the Los Angeles Rams, New Orleans Saints, and Tennessee Titans. However, the Rams are reportedly in the driver’s seat to land the star […]

According to recent articles by Andrew Beaton of the Wall Street Journal and Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, it doesn’t appear that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is willing to open up much about the league’s stance on gambling being legalized. “Goodell declined to discuss specifically what the league would do if sports betting is legalized. […]

New York Jets receiver Robby Anderson has been arrested in Florida twice within the last year. And now, it sounds like he will have to go back there during training camp as a result of one of those arrests. According to a post on Sunday by Jets beat reporter Rich Cimini of ESPN, Anderson’s trial […]

After the Oakland Raiders signed head coach Jon Gruden to a record 10-year, $100 million contract back in January, it was assumed that he would play a large role in roster personnel decisions under general manager Reggie McKenzie. On Sunday during the first day of the NFL’s owners meeting in Florida, Raiders owner Mark Davis essentially […]

Although the NFL’s free agency period just started, the market has nearly been plucked dry of its notable names. Among those still available is former San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid. It is not difficult to pinpoint the reasons behind his current employment status. According to ESPN’s Tim McManus, Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins acknowledged that […]

With the offseason in full swing, the league’s front office is addressing a number of issues that plagued the 2017 NFL season. Among the topics at the forefront was the proposal to change the pass interference penalty to 15 yards. However, it does not seem to gaining as much steam as defensive backs around the league were […]

Following the recent finale of New England Patriots superstar quarterback Tom Brady’s Facebook series “Tom vs. Time,” there seemed to be some apparent conflicting feelings that surfaced with Brady and the New England Patriots organization when both he and his wife talked. “These last two years have been very challenging for him, in so many ways,” […]

It goes without saying that the Cleveland Browns have failed miserably in their search for a new franchise quarterback for over two decades. They now suddenly find themselves poised to have a surplus of talent under center. The Browns kickstarted the movement with the acquisition of former Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor. According to ESPN’s Field […]

When it comes to the future of Denver Broncos running back C.J. Andreson, general manager John Elway provided little clarity about the 27-year-old’s status with the team going forward. According to a tweet on Sunday by Mike Klis of News9 Denver, Elway opened up about Anderson’s role with the Broncos for the 2018 NFL season […]

The 2018 NFL Draft is expected to be one of the more quarterback-heavy affairs in recent history. Headlining this year’s group of promising prospects is USC quarterback Sam Darnold. Darnold solidified that notion with a stellar performance in the rain at USC’s Pro Day. According to SI’s Albert Breer, one anonymous AFC exec says every team is […]

In the last couple of weeks, Pro Bowl wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has seen his standing with the New York Giants shift to shaky ground. The recent viral video post on social media of him involved in some questionable activity has created yet another distraction away from the field that the organization has had to […]

The New York Giants are a unique position this upcoming draft holding the second overall pick that could allow them to take the heir apparent to quarterback Eli Manning. This opportunity has been met with much uncertainty about what direction the franchise plans to head at the selection. New York has seemingly let the door […]

Late in the week, the New York Jets jumped into the free agent frenzy to potentially sign All-Pro defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh. The team was believed to have presented him with the most lucrative offer among the few teams that he met with since being let go by the Miami Dolphins. This had built the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have spent much of the early offseason adjusting their roster following yet another disappointing playoff exit. The front office has shifted a sizeable portion of that toward in-house decisions on mainstay players on the defensive side of the ball. The team has already parted ways with safety Mike Mitchell, cornerback William Gay, […]

In the weeks ahead of the 2018 NFL Draft, much of the chatter has surrounded the top-tier group of quarterbacks in this year’s class. This has primarily featured the team sitting at the top four picks in the first round being in the position to take one of these promising talents under center. However, the […]

New England Patriots safety Duron Harmon has put himself in a precarious position after being arrested on Friday in Costa Rica for attempting to bring marijuana back into the United States. This has also created some unnecessary attention around the franchise concerning Harmon’s questionable decision. It was the first off-the-field incident that the veteran safety […]

Earlier this week, the New York Jets made the big splash move of trading up from the sixth overall pick in this year’s draft up to the third overall spot in a swap with the Indianapolis Colts. This has put the franchise in the position of likely taking one of the top quarterbacks in this […]

At one point in time, it appeared as if Jeff Fisher and Vince Young had the potential to be one of the better head coach-quarterback tandems in the NFL. But that potential quickly fizzled out. Young was cut following the 2010 season. Fisher and the Titans ‘mutually agreed’ to part ways. Young has since apologized […]

The Dallas Cowboys haven’t made many moves in NFL free agency this offseason, but the ones they have made could be vital to the team’s success next season. This could be especially true concerning their latest rumored acquisition, offensive lineman Marcus Martin. Martin played for the Cleveland Browns last season. He was drafted in the […]

New York Giants star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has found himself at the center of the conversation after once again. A recent video that surfaced of him conducting in some questionable behavior that has put a damper on the New York Giants franchise. This has put the Giants brass in a precarious position of […]

The San Francisco 49ers made a splash with the signing of former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman to a three-year, $39 million contract. One of the more intriguing storylines surrounding the deal was the fact that Sherman represented himself throughout the process. The former All-Pro caught some flak from those around the league who criticized […]

Since the Miami Dolphins decided to part ways with All-Pro defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, he has been the most sought-after player on the open market. The New York Jets have recently jumped into the fray by making a significant contract offer to him. This has pushed forward the chatter that the Jets could be in the […]

Last month, the Pittsburgh Steelers made the decision to place the franchise tag on All-Pro running back Le’Veon Bell for the second straight year. This has ensured that Bell remains under contract at least through the 2018 season. However, there hasn’t been any progress made up to this point toward hammering out a new long-term […]

USC quarterback Sam Darnold caught plenty of flak for not throwing at this year’s Scouting Combine. The decision initially seemed to backfire on him after it began to rain at USC’s Pro Day. However, Darnold’s stellar outing seemingly solidified his status as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. According to SI’s Albert Breer, the […]

It has been two seasons since Johnny Manziel last played in the NFL with the Cleveland Browns as he has found himself on the outside looking in. He has dealt with numerous off the field issues that have pushed teams away from bringing him aboard in any capacity. With his recent resurgent push to get […]

It goes without saying that New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has fallen on some hard times as of late. However, that has not stopped him from living his best life. Aside from his talents on the field, Gronk is known for his charismatic lifestyle off of it. His latest antic included a dance […]

It goes without saying that the 2018 NFL Draft is chalk-full of talent at the quarterback position. Among the notable names at the forefront are USC’s Sam Darnold, UCLA’s Josh Rosen, and Wyoming’s Josh Allen. However, Michigan’s John O’Korn feels he should be added to that list. According to Angelique S. Chengelis of The Detroit News, O’Korn says he […]

In the last few days, the Dallas Cowboys have picked up their level of activity toward adding pieces to the roster. This has seen the front office pick up some proven veteran talent on the offensive side of the ball. In response to these moves, Dallas has worked toward restructuring the contracts of a few […]

Earlier this week, the New York Giants made the decision to trade former Pro Bowl defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a pair of 2018 draft picks. It was a move that had no precursor to there being any rumblings about his future in New York being in jeopardy. In fact, […]

Throughout much of the offseason, there has been chatter about Pro Bowl safety Earl Thomas’ future with the Seattle Seahawks being on shaky ground. There have been persistent trade rumors surrounding him that seem to suggest that he could be the latest cornerstone defensive player on the move. Thomas also recently had an interview with […]

Over the last few seasons, the Los Angeles Chargers have constructed a solid defensive unit with a formidable group of talent. Among those cornerstone players on the defensive line has been defensive tackle Corey Liuget. However, the Chargers will not have his services over the first four games of the season due to testing positive performance-enhancing drugs. In […]

Since the Philadelphia Eagles captured their first Super Bowl win last month, there has been the lingering chatter surrounding the future of Nick Foles. There had been the notion that the Eagles would be willing to part ways with the Super Bowl MVP if a feasible offer was made to them. However, there has yet […]

In the past few days, the Dallas Cowboys have picked up their activity level in free agency by adding a few proven pieces to the puzzle. A bulk of this effort by the front office has been toward reshaping the roster on the offensive side of the ball. This has led to them filling areas […]

Since falling short in Super Bowl LII, the New England Patriots have continued to remain in the headlines for various reasons. There has been much roster movement to possible retirement talk surrounding All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski. However, the Patriots now find themselves having to deal with a minor dilemma away from the football field. […]

A week into the free agent period, the pool of available talent has begun to thin out a bit. However, there is still a crop of impact players left in the market to that could step in to contribute. The Atlanta Falcons have been quite inactive in the free agency period toward picking up additional […]