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The Houston Texans have been riding the strength of their defense led by J.J. Watt over the last half-decade, but last season, he was lost early to injury. Fortunately, rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson emerged—until he was also lost to a season-ending injury. Fans will be glad to know that both appear to be well on […]

When you are not signed until late in the season, it is probably safe to assume that the team is not going to bring you back. Of course, if you play beyond incredibly well—maybe they do. Defensive tackle Ricky Jean Francois played well for the Patriots but not that well. So, rather than wait for […]

Adam “Pacman” Jones has been a mainstay on the Cincinnati Bengals roster for a number of years, but it appears that his time with the team may be done. He has been told that he will have to take a pay cut if he wants to stay with the team. Had they picked up his […]

One of the most important players on every team in the NFL is a guy who rarely, if ever, steps on the field— the backup quarterback. The Oakland Raiders learned this lesson the hard way when they lost Derek Carr to a late-season injury a couple of years ago. It looks like they may be […]

In the last several weeks, the Seattle Seahawks have made a committed push to reshaping their defense that has already seen the departure of a few cornerstone players. This has already featured the departure of several key players in cornerbacks Richard Sherman and Jeremy Lane along with defensive end Michael Bennett. The front office is […]

This year’s draft class of quarterbacks includes several intriguing talents at the position that could step in as potential as the long-term answer for a franchise. One of these top prospects is UCLA’s Josh Rosen, who is widely believed to be taken in the first few selections come late April. In the weeks leading up […]

The New York Giants have told veteran cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie that he’s being released, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Giants informed CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie that he is being released, per @JordanRaanan and me. Giants will save $6.5 million by releasing him. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2018 Rodgers-Cromartie, 31, was set to enter the final […]

Following days of speculation, the Seattle Seahawks released All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman on Friday morning after seven seasons. It marked the end of a highly successful stint for Sherman with the organization where he played a key role in helping become one of the top-tier teams in the league. However, it didn’t take long for […]

In the last several days since being released by the New York Jets, former Pro Bowl defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson has been making the rounds in free agency, holding visits with a few teams around the league. He’s doing so to scope the level of interest in his services before the start of the free […]

Following weeks of what appeared to be radio silence this offseason, the Cleveland Browns were one of the busiest teams in the league on Friday as they agreed to multiple deals involving various draft picks and players. One of these moves included acquiring veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor from the Buffalo Bills in exchange for a […]

The Los Angeles Rams have easily been one of the busier teams in the league over the last few weeks with several moves that will have an impact on the defensive side of the ball. The latest came this past Saturday with the big acquisition of All-Pro cornerback Aqib Talib. The 32-year-old is set to […]

Since the conclusion of the 2017 season, there has been a cloud of uncertainty surrounding tight end Eric Ebron’s future with the Detroit Lions. In fact, there had been reports that the team was looking into possibly moving on from him by placing him on the trade block last week. However, the chatter on that […]

The New York Giants are coming off a disappointing 2017 season that saw them miss the playoffs for the fifth time in the last six years. This has subsequently pushed the front office to shake things up in order to get the team back on the right path in the 2018 campaign. One area where […]

The Cleveland Browns have been busy this offseason, to say the least. However, their biggest move thus far came with the acquisition of Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jarvis Landry. Landry’s name had hit the market following Miami’s disappointing end to the 2017 NFL season. However, according to the Sun-Sentinel, he has no regrets about his time with […]

Shortly after the Seattle Seahawks decided to part ways with All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman, the market for him quickly shifted into high gear. In his first real experience on the free agent market, Sherman immediately attracted much interest around the league due to being arguably the top player available at his position. The 29-year-old began […]

The Denver Broncos have been somewhat transparent when it comes to discussing their player personnel going into the offseason. However, they have been largely non-committal about running back C.J. Anderson’s future in Denver. Unfortunately, the writing may have been on the wall amidst all the money-saving moves the Broncos have made thus far. According to Troy Renck […]

The Cleveland Browns finally made an offseason splash with a couple of big-name signings before the start of the new NFL year. They kicked off the day by trading for Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jarvis Landry in exchange for a 2018 fourth-round pick and seventh-round pick in 2019. It goes without saying that the acquisition of Landry […]

After a solid beginning and tremendous middle—culminating in two NFC Special Teams Player of the Week nods in 2016—punter Brad Wing fizzles out in New York. New general manager Dave Gettleman made it official on Saturday. According to Michael Eisen of the New York Giants official website, the team has terminated Wing’s contract just two […]

Just when you think he’s out, they pull him back in. Picture Allen Robinson uttering this semi-altered famous phrase right about this moment in time. It appears as though the Jacksonville Jaguars would love to keep the free-agent-to-be wide receiver, according to general manager Dave Caldwell who joined Mike Florio’s Pro Football Talk Live. “We […]

The man sure does work quickly when he’s looking for work. Perhaps it’s that Stanford education at play. The night after he dined with San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman has scheduled a meeting for next week with the Detroit Lions, per Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. […]

The turnaround in this situation is simply remarkable. Just one day—seemingly hours—after he was cut by the Seattle Seahawks, Richard Sherman is already meeting with potential landing spots. According to Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic, the future Hall of Fame quarterback dined with San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan on Friday night, discussing […]

It’s like a puzzle. Tags, cuts, free agency, the draft, undrafted free agency, veteran cap casualties, training camp signings—it all represents the pieces. And while the names usually stand out in the headlines, sometimes it’s the under-the-radar move that makes all the difference in the world. Enter the Green Bay Packers who recently made just […]

You thought the Cleveland Browns were finished? You thought they’d rest on Saturday? If so, you thought wrong. Just a day after acquiring stud wideout Jarvis Landry and quarterback Tyrod Taylor, everybody’s favorite new NFL squad trades former first-round selection Danny Shelton to the New England Patriots, according to ESPN. Along with Shelton, a mid-round […]

The Cleveland Browns made one serious statement on Friday, but as it turns out, the noise didn’t stop in The Land as it concerned the AFC North. According to a source with knowledge of the situation per Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, the only other suitors for the services of then-Miami Dolphins wide receiver were […]

This is not a good look for New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. While the entire football world awaits possible facts and reactions, the video itself—that was released to the public on Friday—is one that deserves a double-take. The video that shows OBJ in bed with another woman holding what appears to be […]

Veteran defensive end Chris Long has wrapped up his first season with the Philadelphia Eagles, and what a year it was as he helped the franchise earn its first Super Bowl win. He played a significant role on the defensive side of the ball with both his play and leadership that proved to an instrumental […]

With the NFL offseason just around the corner, former Arizona Cardinals running back Chris Johnson is still on the market following his release during the 2017 season. As a result, a homecoming of sorts could be in the works for Johnson. There has been little talk of interest surrounding the veteran back. However, he recently […]

Many believed that AJ McCarron would head to Cleveland for a reunion with Hue Jackson when free agency starts in a few days. But, with the trade for Tyrod Taylor, the Browns will have no interest in McCarron.   Instead, ESPN’s Adam Schefter seems to think McCarron is likely going to land with either the […]

Heading into the free agency period, Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins is expected to be a highly sought-out asset by several teams wanting an upgrade at the position. Among these franchises will be the Arizona Cardinals, who have a glaring need to fill the spot with the retirement of Carson Palmer a few months ago. […]

The Cleveland Browns have been terrible for years. But, with all the cap space and draft picks they have, there is no excuse this year—if they use them correctly. One of their first big moves of the offseason, trading for Jarvis Landry, could be setting them up for an even bigger one. According to Mike Ortiz, […]

The Cleveland Browns kicked off the day by trading for Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jarvis Landry. They subsequently followed that move up with the acquisition of Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor. Despite his up-and-down 2017 season with the Bills, Taylor had been one of the more intriguing quarterbacks set to hit the market. According to […]

The Oakland Raiders are coming off a disappointing 2017 season that saw them take a significant back a year after snapping their decade-plus playoff berth drought. This has shifted the franchise toward making several notable changes to help them get back on the right track as one of the top teams in the league. Much […]

With the start of the new NFL year approaching, teams around the league have had to make some key decisions. The San Francisco 49ers are no different heading into the offseason. That said, linebacker Elvis Dumervil does not seem to be part of their plans moving forward. According to the team’s official website, San Francisco has decided not […]

Less than a week ahead of the start of the free agency period, the Cleveland Browns have significantly picked up their level of activity on Friday to improve their roster. This has seen them commit to a few trades to acquire talent in exchange for a few of their plethora of draft picks. Cleveland us […]

The Cleveland Browns have acquired quarterback Tyrod Taylor from the Buffalo Bills, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that Cleveland gave up a 2018 third-round pick (65th overall) in the trade. The deal came on the heels of their acquisition of Pro Bowl wide receiver Jarvis Landry from the Miami […]

The Seattle Seahawks finally decided to pull the trigger on parting ways with All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman on Friday morning. This has effectively put him in the free agent market for the first time in his career, a designation that’ll garner him plenty of interest around the league looking to acquire his services for the […]

Though the quarterback situation is still very much up in the air, the top weapon has been solved in the land that hosts the Dog Pound. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Cleveland Browns are expected to acquire Pro Bowl wide receiver Jarvis Landry from the Miami Dolphins. Sources: The #Browns are expected to […]

All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman is set to hit the open market for the first time in his career after the Seattle Seahawks decided to release him on Friday morning. This has immediately put him in the unique position of potentially becoming one of the most sought-out players in free agency. Through his first seven years in the […]

Since the start of the offseason, there was ongoing talk with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers surrounding star wide receiver Mike Evans’ contract situation with the team. He was set to enter the final year of his rookie deal on a fifth-year option worth $13.2 million, which heightened the internal push to something done. There had yet to […]