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Over the weekend, Cincinnati Bengals star linebacker Vontaze Burfict was told by the NFL that he potentially faces a four-game suspension for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy. Burfict plans to appeal the suspension and actually named Pittsburgh Steelers rising star receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster as part of the appeal. According to an article written by NFL […]

Since the start of the offseason, the Los Angeles Rams have been quite busy reshaping their roster to build off their most successful campaign that featured their first playoff appearance in over a decade. Much of the focus from the front office has been on adding pieces to the puzzle on the defensive side of […]

It has been just over a month since quarterback Nick Foles helped lead the Philadelphia Eagles to their first Super Bowl win in franchise history. Since then, there has been some mystery to his future with the team with constant talk about possible trade rumors surrounding him. Foles is in an intriguing situation as he […]

Through the first few days of the free agency period, the Patriots have seen a few of their notable offensive pieces find new landing spots. One of which saw veteran wide receiver Danny Amendola elect to ink a deal with the Miami Dolphins after the Patriots were unwilling to match the offer he received. This […]

Following a disappointing 2017 season, there has been some level of uncertainty surrounding quarterback Eli Manning’s long-term future with the New York Giants. This has raised questions of whether the franchise is looking to keep aboard as the starting quarterback in his 15h season in the league. What has also been brought up has been […]

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch has already made a splash for his up-and-coming team in free agency this offseason. After the monster five-year contract extension worth up to $137.5 million rewarded to rising star quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, Lynch stayed busy with the signings of star cornerback Richard Sherman, center Weston Richburg, running back […]

The New York Jets have put themselves in position to snag one of the top quarterbacks in this year’s draft after making a major trade with the Indianapolis Colts to move up to the third overall spot. It was a sudden move that has made clear what the team’s plans are with their first-round selection. […]

On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers added to their defense with the signing of former Indianapolis Colts inside linebacker Jon Bostic to a two-year deal, according to a tweet from NFL Insider Adam Schefter of ESPN. Steelers signing LB Jon Bostic to a two-year deal, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 18, 2018 Bostic started the first […]

Forget all of the New York Jets quarterback hoopla in moving up to the No. 3 spot in the NFL Draft. There are two quarterbacks currently employed in Florham Park, New Jersey, and the name of one of those guys is Teddy Bridgewater. On Sunday, the signing of the Louisville product became official. Shortly afterward, the […]

The New England Patriots have already lost a handful of key free agents this offseason, including left tackle Nate Solder. Cameron Fleming is currently one of the main candidates to potentially fill Solder’s spot on Tom Brady’s blindside. However, the Patriots could also face a fight to keep him as Fleming is set to visit […]

The New York Jets officially introduced free-agent signings Trumaine Johnson, Isaiah Crowell, and Cairo Santos as the newest members of the team, but quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was conspicuously left out. Based on his significant knee injury, it was possible Bridgewater that might have been because he was about to suffer the same fate as Ryan […]

The New York Giants have undergone some serious changes to both their coaching staff and player personnel going into the offseason. As a result, there had been some speculation regarding cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie’s future with the team. Needless to say, it was not long before he was released by the Giants last weekend. According to ESPN’s Josina […]

During the NFL Scouting Combine last month there was much made about former USC quarterback Sam Darnold’s decision to not through at the event. It drew up some concerns about whether there were some possible issues about his throwing motion ahead of the draft. Throughout the entire process, Darnold has voiced no desire to change […]

Following their decision to move on from veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor, the Buffalo Bills made it clear that they were in the market to address their quarterback situation. The team had also orchestrated a trade to move up several spots in the first round in this year’s draft to put themselves in the position to […]

In the last several weeks, the Seattle Seahawks have undergone major changes to the roster on the defensive side of the ball. It has seen many notable players depart in either free agency or through a trade this offseason. Among those departures is All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman, who quickly signed with the San Francisco 49ers […]

In the weeks leading up to the 2018 NFL Draft, there has been much uncertainty around what the Cleveland Browns will do with the first overall pick. There has been the expectation that they would take a quarterback, but the addition of Tyrod Taylor has shifted that notion a bit. With that in mind, the […]

The Cleveland Browns made the decision to make the big splash move of acquiring veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor from the Buffalo Bills in a trade for a 2018 third-round pick. This has immediately put him in line to being the Browns’ starter for next season, which head coach Hue Jackson has quickly announced is the […]

Through the first few days of the free agency period, the New England Patriots have been on a short end of the stick with a few of their own free agents. It has seen a few notable names decides to sign elsewhere on the open market. The Patriots have begun to make a concerted effort to keep […]

Since the start of the offseason, the Los Angeles Rams have been one of the busier teams in the league in retooling their roster coming off the first playoff appearance in over a decade. This has seen the Rams make several splash moves to improve their defensive unit for the 2018 campaign. However, there haven’t been […]

The Baltimore Ravens decided to part ways with running back Danny Woodhead after yet another injury-riddled season. Woodhead was originally slated to be one of the more intriguing options on the market for teams like the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons. However, it seems his brief stint in Baltimore may have been his last […]

It has been just over a week since former Pro Bowl running back DeMarco Murray was released by the Tennessee Titans after just two seasons with the team. He has entered free agency and made a few visits around the league to teams that need help in the backfield. This marks just the second time […]

There has been plenty of speculation regarding the future of cornerback Orlando Scandrick’s tenure with the Dallas Cowboys. Now it seems the team has come to a decision. Scandrick has been vocal about his desire to be released from the Cowboys. According to ESPN’s Josina Anderson, he finally got his wish this offseason: I’m told the […]

Since the start of the offseason, there has been plenty of movement across the league involving the quarterback position. It has seen the several notable names get new landing spots ahead of the 2018 campaign. Among the teams impacted by those moves were Cincinnati Bengals, who saw backup QB AJ McCarron decide to join the […]

Following the addition of Pro Bowl defensive end Michael Bennett from the Seattle Seahawks, the writing was on the wall for veteran defensive end Vinny Curry’s tenure with the Philadelphia Eagles. Shortly thereafter, Curry was released by the Eagles after spending his first six years in the league with the team. This immediately put him […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been declared the official winner of the Kirk Cousins Sweepstakes after both sides recently agreed to a three-year, $84 million deal which is fully guaranteed. Aside from the lucrative contract, it is easy to see why Cousins chose the Vikings. Not only do the Vikings already possess a stable of weapons around him to […]

The Minnesota Vikings made the biggest splash in free agency with the signing of quarterback Kirk Cousins. However, that has not stopped them from going after another big fish on the market. The Vikings played host to Richardson before subsequently signing him with the help of Cousins. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, head coach Mike Zimmer […]

Despite plenty of competition, the Minnesota Vikings were able to get their man in quarterback Kirk Cousins. Needless to say, the expectations moving forward are higher than ever. The Vikings’ deal with Cousins has made him the highest-paid football player in history. However, according to Albert Breer of the MMQB, it is also ladened with up to $6 million […]

Defensive back Tyrann Mathieu has signed a deal with the Houston Texans. It’s only a one-year deal for the talented defensive player, but adds a lot to Houston’s secondary. The signing was actually inferred to be done on the mean streets of Twitter by JJ Watt, who opted to use his emoji game to announce […]

The New York Jets will now select third in the 2018 NFL Draft due to picking up the phone and getting business done with the Indianapolis Colts. Initially, in the six hole, Mike Maccagnan has pulled off a trade that sends that sixth pick, the 37th overall selection, 49th and the team’s 2019 second-round pick […]

It is no secret that the Seattle Seahawks are in the midst of a complete roster overhaul this offseason. As a result, running back Thomas Rawls is among the notable players that Seattle has parted ways with. The Seahawks decided not to tender Rawls this week. According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, he has already met with the […]

The Detroit Lions’ search for a new starting running back seems to be finally over. This is following a report by Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network that says LeGarrette Blount and the Lions have agreed to a one-year contract Friday. The #Lions are signing FA RB LeGarrette Blount to a 1-year deal worth $4.5M, […]

Earlier this week, veteran wide receiver Michael Crabtree was released from the Oakland Raiders after just two seasons with the team. It didn’t take long for him to find a new home in the NFL after agreeing to a three-year, $21 million deal with the Baltimore Ravens on Friday afternoon. However, there has been some […]

The Denver Broncos entered the offseason with a glaring void under center. After initially striking out on the Kirk cousins Sweepstakes, Denver finally found their man in former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum. Keenum’s signing has undoubtedly filled a massive hole in the offense. However, according to Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk, the Broncos still have […]

The Chicago Bears had hoped that by placing the transition tag on cornerback Kyle Fuller, they would have more time to discuss a potential long-term deal. However, that process was sped up after the Green Bay Packers placed an offer sheet for Fuller’s services. As a result, the Bears had five days to match the offer […]

Veteran defensive tackle Haloti Ngata has decided to take his talents to where the reigning Super Bowl champions reside, signing a one-year, $2.6 million, fully-guaranteed deal with the Philadelphia Eagles. While his former team, the Detroit Lions, reportedly presented Ngata an identical offer, he still chose the Eagles, and his reason is simple: he thinks […]

It has been just over a month since the New England Patriots fell just shy of winning their second straight Super Bowl. There has been much change to the roster in the weeks that have followed, especially during the NFL free agency period. Throughout much of the last few years, one of the areas of […]

The New England Patriots now have two former Cincinnati Bengals in their backfield. That’s after it was reported by Field Yates of ESPN that the defending AFC champions have signed Jeremy Hill to a contract. The details of the deal remain unknown, but Hill plugs at least part of the hole left in the team’s […]

The New Orleans Saints’ defense was surprisingly one of the most formidable units in 2017. It seems New Orleans is looking to keep it that way by securing some of its members up front. Defensive end Alex Okafor garnered some interest from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and even paid them a visit earlier this week. However, according […]

Through the first few days of the free agency period, the Houston Texans have worked toward acquiring a couple of key free agents on the open market. The team still possesses a plethora of salary cap space to make additions to the roster There yet to be any signing of note on the offensive side of […]