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When free agents like Tyrann Mathieu switch teams, they leave teammates behind, but they also leave something else, opponents. Some they may miss because they were easy to beat. Others they will not miss because they were so tough. For Mathieu, there is one guy he is glad he will not have to face twice […]

The Seattle Seahawks allowed running back Mike Davis to test the free-agent market just over a week ago. But after failing to strike a deal in visits with the Lions and Rams, Davis is set to come back to Seattle next season on a one-year deal. Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport: RB Mike Davis agrees […]

Despite speculation that he was close to a three-year deal with the Detroit Lions, Frank Gore is still an unsigned free agent. The veteran running back will continue his search for a new team on Thursday, as he’s set to visit the Miami Dolphins. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter: Former Colts’ RB Frank Gore, a standout […]

The New York Giants have already swung one big trade this offseason which landed their defense’s quarterback in linebacker Alec Ogletree. And now, they’ve swung another one which will send pass rusher Jason Pierre-Paul to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. ESPN’s Adam Schefter supplied the details of the big trade. Another blockbuster trade: Giants trading DE […]

The Chicago Bears have done a solid job of putting together a promising, young core of talent this offseason. Needless to say, they are hoping to keep that momentum going in the 2018 NFL Draft. Among the notable prospects in this year’s draft is N.C. State defensive end Bradley Chubb. According to Alex Marvez of Sporting […]

The Buffalo Bills finally made it back to the playoffs last season. While rookie wide receiver Zay Jones did not play a significant role in that effort (27 receptions for 316 yards and two touchdowns), the Bills have high hopes for him. However, getting arrested after getting into a fight with his brother Monday night […]

There has been plenty of speculation regarding which player will be taken with the first overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. However, the consensus indicates that it will undoubtedly be a quarterback given the Cleveland Browns’ desire for a potential franchise signal-caller. Headlining the list of quarterbacks in this year’s draft is USC’s Sam Darnold. According to ESPN’s Jeff […]

There have been a number of notable splashes made in the offseason thus far. The New England Patriots made an intriguing move of their own by pairing Devin McCourty with his identical twin brother Jason McCourty in the secondary following a trade with the Cleveland Browns. Needless to say, the two are excited at the prospect of being able to play alongside each other once again. According to Mark Daniels of the Providence Journal, it takes them […]

Despite a lackluster 2017 NFL season, there is plenty of optimism surrounding the San Francisco 49ers going into the 2018 campaign thanks to the addition of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. San Francisco had traded for the coveted backup during last season in exchange for a second-round pick with the New England Patriots. However, it seems the […]

Dez Bryant’s future with the Dallas Cowboys is one of the biggest offseason narratives for the team. It was earlier reported that the Cowboys are looking to reconfigure Bryant’s contract with Dallas, putting a question mark on the wideout’s future in Arlington. That said, the Cowboys did not sign any significant names to add to […]

Quarterback Sam Darnold felt good about the way he showed up on his pro day in USC, as the potential No. 1 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft made a good account of himself Wednesday in front of several NFL personalities. Minus the pressure of a live-game setting and throwing passes at choice receivers, Darnold […]

The quarterback situation with the New York Jets has been an absolute mess in recent years. However, there is hope for the future with the acquisition of Teddy Bridgewater and the No. 3 pick in the draft. While talking to the press recently, Bridgewater shared some thoughts on the coming QB battle. As could be […]

The 2018 NFL Draft is just a little over a month away, and one of the issues the New England Patriots will be looking to address there is the improvement of their defense. The Patriots, however, are picking second to the last in the first round, meaning they will likely miss the chance of getting […]

Since the Oakland Raiders decided to go in another direction with their coaching staff by bringing on a new head coach in Jon Gruden, the front office has been quite active in restructuring the roster. The team has made a few moves involving the addition of a couple proven players to the mix. This saw […]

With the New York Jets trading now holding onto the No. 3 pick in the 2018 draft, the Cleveland Browns are more than likely going to take a quarterback with the No. 1 pick. If they happen to go with USC quarterback Sam Darnold, it sounds like he’d be more than happy to move to […]

Following their most successful season in nearly two decades, the Jacksonville Jaguars have been quite active this offseason restructuring the roster. The front office has put forth a flurry of moves to add pieces to the puzzle to build off just their third trip to the AFC Championship game. According to Field Yates of ESPN, […]

Heading into the offseason, one of the top pending priorities on the docket for the Atlanta Falcons is the looming contract situation for former NFL MVP quarterback Matt Ryan. He is heading into the final year of his five-year, $103.7 million deal that has him on pace to enter the 2019 free-agent market. There haven’t […]

When the Washington Redskins placed the franchise tag on quarterback Kirk Cousins for the second time last offseason, it became evident that he’d hit free agency this spring as likely the top signal-caller available. As the 2017 season played out, rumors of where he’d land began to pop up, including the San Francisco 49ers. Of […]

In the weeks leading to the 2018 NFL Draft, there has been a building notion that former USC quarterback Sam Darnold will be the first overall pick by the Cleveland Browns. There has been the rise a few other of the promising players at the position in this pre-draft process, but Darnold has remained atop […]

An unusual pairing is going at it through the media and it’s all based on one specific viewpoint considering “self-representation.” Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio came out with a column suggesting San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman made a mistake in representing himself via free agency. Sherman fought back at his introductory presser in the […]

From a personal standpoint, 2017 was a difficult season for former New England Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett, who saw it end prematurely due to a nagging hamstring injury. His NFL future is now in question given his difficulty to stay on the field in his 10th year in the league. His situation became even more […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have continued to add pieces to the puzzle this offseason to build around second-year quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The front office has already added a huge offensive weapon for him in wide receiver Sammy Watkins on a three-year, $48 million deal. Kansas City has a clear plan of action to present Mahomes with […]

The Oakland Raiders have been steadily adding pieces to the puzzle this offseason by bringing the bulk of the incoming talent on the defensive side of the ball. The front office has zoned in on improving areas of need to help the team bounce back from a disappointing 2017 that saw them fall short of […]

The Cleveland Browns were reportedly going to send their “full contingent” to watch USC quarterback Sam Darnold during his pro day and did they ever. Not only did that contingent include general manager John Dorsey, head coach Hue Jackson, and offensive coordinator Todd Haley, but also the owner himself, Jimmy Haslam. Browns owner Jimmy Haslam sitting […]

It has a grueling recovery process from shoulder surgery for Indianapolis Colt star quarterback Andrew Luck that has extended beyond a year. He has experienced numerous setbacks along the way that have further pushed the healing process well past the original timetable. However, Luck appears to be finally hedging toward getting back on the filed at some […]

We’re heading toward the 2018 NFL Draft home stretch which means top 10 hopefuls are polishing off schedules. Meetings, meetings and more meetings. Baker Mayfield is meeting with four teams this very week. As Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported, it started with the Buffalo Bills on Monday and will continue with the New York […]

Through the first week of the free agency period, the available market for the wide receiver position has continued to dwindle down. However, there are still several viable options at the spot that could make a significant impact on any NFL team. Among those players still without a team at this point is veteran wideout, Willie Snead. According […]

A couple weeks ago, defensive end Chris Long was still unsure whether he would still play with the Philadelphia Eagles for the 2018 season. But the Eagles sure gave him a good reason to stay as they restructured his contract to give him a nice raise. Per ESPN’s Field Yates: Sources: the Eagles re-did the […]

The Chicago Bears had a laundry-list of issues to address this NFL offseason. Fortunately, they managed to check off one crucial item on the list by bringing back cornerback Kyle Fuller. The Green Bay Packers nearly swooped in and took him before the Bears decided to match their offer sheet for a four-year, $56 million deal. […]

There has been plenty of talk about which player is the best prospect with the 2018 NFL Draft just over a month away. The names usually thrown into the mix are USC quarterback Sam Darnold and Penn State running back Saquon Barkley. However, Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey has given that distinction to Florida State defensive back Derwin James, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero “(He’s the) top player in this draft this year. Should […]

Orlando Scandrick did the unthinkable by crossing enemy lines and the joining the Washington Redskins shortly after being released by the Dallas Cowboys. As it turns out, the veteran cornerback did not feel all that great about being cut by the Cowboys after 10 years of service even though he also requested to be released. […]

Where did we go so wrong? It’s what millions of fans wondered and thought aloud so many times over the course of the 2017 season as it pertained to the NFL catch rule. Fans knew there was a horrible problem. The league knew it as well. Now, the Competition Committee is looking to do something […]

The Chicago Bears made a couple of splashes thus far in NFL free agency after a disastrous offseason last year. Their biggest move has undoubtedly been the signing of former Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Allen Robinson to a lucrative a three-year, $42 million contract. It is clear that the Bears are looking to surround quarterback Mitchell Trubisky with […]

With the 2018 NFL Draft just over a month away, quarterback Josh Rosen is making the rounds and working out for teams who could potentially have an interest in drafting him. He just worked out for the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants on Tuesday. But even before that, the Buffalo Bills got a look at […]

Don’t make Richard Sherman angry. You won’t like it when he’s angry. It’s what the San Francisco 49ers need to pay attention to as they move forward this offseason, especially concerning what the future hall of famer recently said. Per Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk, Sherman expressed his concern over safety Eric Reid still dangling […]

There are several teams interested in free agent wide receiver Allen Hurns. It appears the Oakland Raiders are one of them. According to Hurns himself, who appeared on WFNZ the Fan in Charlotte, Oakland is one of many who is interested in obtaining his services. The others are the New York Jets, Chicago Bears, Buffalo […]

UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen likely won’t last too long on the board during the 2018 NFL Draft. The highly-rated QB could possibly even be gone by the first two picks. The current owners of the top two picks – the Cleveland Browns and the New York Giants – had a good look at Rosen on […]

Marshawn Lynch’s future with the Oakland Raiders was in doubt for much of this offseason, but it’s not anymore following his latest move. Lynch agreed to restructure his contract with the Raiders, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Raiders RB Marshawn Lynch restructured his contract Saturday before his $1M roster bonus was due. Base value […]

The Seattle Seahawks decided to bring back Byron Maxwell last season following his release from the Miami Dolphins. And after a seven-game audition, the Seahawks appear keen to keep Maxwell around longer, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports. As teams try to hold onto their own players, two to watch: The #Redskins are in negotiations with […]