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The looming future of Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell has been the team’s biggest storyline heading into the offseason. Both sides expressed plenty of optimism early that a long-term deal would be done. However, it seems the Steelers plan on slapping the franchise tag on him once again. Bell has since commented on the possibility […]

The New York Giants are coming off a 3-win season after many pegged them a legitimate playoff team in the NFC. Injuries ripped through the team’s roster with superstar wideout Odell Beckham Jr. among the players that missed the majority of the 2017 campaign. During the NFL offseason thus far, the Giants have already made […]

The Denver Broncos are expected to among the few teams expected to be in the hunt for Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins in free agency that is set to begin in less than two weeks. The front office is tasked with address their glaring need to address their situation under center. There has been some […]

This past week, the Los Angeles Rams made the decision to move on from former Pro Bowl defensive end Robert Quinn by shipping to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a pair of picks in the 2018 NFL Draft. Leading up to that transaction there had been plenty of ongoing discussions that the team was […]

Pro Bowl tight end Jimmy Graham is set to the hit free agent market for the first time in his career. He is expected to entertain several offers elsewhere around the league with the Seattle Seahawks being deemed unlikely to bring him back on a new deal later this month. Graham is still one of […]

Since quarterback Nick Foles helped guide the Philadelphia Eagles win their first Super Bowl last month, it has put the franchise in an intriguing position of deciding his future with the team. There has created much chatter around him possibly being an available commodity in the trade market this offseason. However, the Eagles have been quite firm […]

Through much of the last decade, veteran cornerback Antonio Cromartie was one of the most dependable players at his position in the league. However, he was unable to latch onto a team this past season marking the first time in his NFL career that he didn’t play a single game. This had placed much uncertainty […]

Former Oakland Raiders EDGE man Aldon Smith has found himself in the headlines once again for the wrong reasons following a domestic violence incident that occurred over the weekend. This has further pushed his life into another discouraging sputter headed south with the involvement of law enforcement in a serious matter. It had taken a […]

Florida State defensive back Derwin James has some admirers who’d like to see him in a Dallas Cowboys jersey in the near future. But as Chase Goodbread of NFL.com reports, James doesn’t expect to be on the board by the time the Cowboys pick at No. 19, so they’ll need to move up a bit […]

The deadline for the usage of the franchise tag is quickly approaching that is set to be passed on Tuesday afternoon. This has pushed the attention toward several different teams in the league with players in line to receive that designation prior to the start of the free agency period. One of which is the […]

Since the 2017 NFL season has wrapped up, the league has heightened its push to alter the catch rule to eliminate any additional issues that could arise. Much of this talk has been around simplifying the rule due to the complex nature of how a catch can be determined on any given play. At the […]

Ever since the Washington Redskins acquired Alex Smith from the Kansas City Chiefs, the NFL-loving free world has speculated on where Kirk Cousins is going to land. Over the weekend, the general belief was that he was down to the Minnesota Vikings, Denver Broncos, Arizona Cardinals, or New York Jets. According to Benjamin Albright, it […]

Defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson’s release from the New York Jets isn’t official quite yet, but he already has his first visit with another team lined up for when he does actually become a free agent. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Wilkerson plans to visit the Green Bay Packers in the first of what could be […]

Following a strong showing at the NFL Scouting Combine this past week, former Penn State running back Saquon Barkley has further strengthened his stock in the 2018 NFL Draft. He has also cemented the recognition as being arguably the best all-around talent in this year’s class that could have him in the running to be […]

Comparing college players to current NFL stars is a common tool used by the media and team executives to describe a prospect’s perceived potential and/or talent. While at the Combine, defensive end Bradley Chubb compared himself to a pair of current NFL greats in an attempt to illustrate what he brings to the table. If […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are flying high with the team still living it up after their Super Bowl win over Tom Brady’s New England Patriots. Although the team is enjoying being the league’s best during the offseason and that they should, there’s plenty of speculation and concern moving forward about the quarterback position. MVP candidate Carson […]

Entering this offseason, the Miami Dolphins have a clear-cut answer under center with veteran quarterback Ryan Tannehill set to make his return from torn ACL that cost him his entire 2017 campaign. The team has continued to voice confidence in Tannehill being able to return to form and take the next step. However, there has […]

A.J. McCarron was very nearly a Cleveland Browns player last season. But due to some typical Browns incompetence, the deal didn’t go through and McCarron was stuck in Cincinnati for the rest of the year. According to Peter King of Sports Illustrated, though, the Browns want to make it official this offseason and sign McCarron […]

The biggest name in the pool of 2018 NFL free agents has once again shaken the landscape of football. According to Bleacher Report’s Matt Miller, free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins has narrowed his list of destinations down to two teams, the New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings. Miller announced the news of the day on […]

While interest continues to build for several quarterbacks around the league, particularly impending free agents like Kirk Cousins and Teddy Bridgewater, there doesn’t seem to be much of a frenzy surrounding Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles. But according to Peter King of Sports Illustrated, the Eagles have received at least one “respectable” offer for the […]

The Dallas Cowboys appear to have a promising future ahead with quarterback Dak Prescott and running back Ezekiel Elliott leading the way for America’s Team. Although Elliott missed six games due to suspension and Prescott wasn’t as impressive as he was in his rookie campaign last season, the Cowboys are in a good spot and […]

Since the New England Patriots fell short in Super Bowl 52 against the Philadelphia Eagles, there has continued to uncertainty surrounding All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski’s future in the NFL. He had aired some skepticism around the notion of it being a guarantee that he would be back next season while eyeing a few weeks to […]

Despite their best efforts, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Le’Veon Bell appear unlikely to come to terms on a new long-term contract by March 6, which is the deadline for teams to use the franchise tag on a player. As a result, the Steelers will likely tag their star running back for a second year in […]

With the offseason nearly in full swing, the Minnesota Vikings have made their intentions to pursue quarterback Kirk Cousins clear. However, that does not necessarily mean they have turned the page on quarterback Case Keenum just yet. Keenum has reportedly garnered plenty of interest as a soon-to-be free agent. According to Mike Klis of 9News, the Vikings, Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, […]

In the days that have followed since Miami Dolphins made the decision to place the franchise tag onto star wide receiver Jarvis Landry, there has been constant trade chatter surrounding the situation. The team has made it clear that Landry can search for a new team via the trade market. There have been a few teams […]

With the start of the free agency period less than two weeks away, one of the most intriguing names will be veteran Los Angeles Rams cornerback Trumaine Johnson. He is on track to hit the free-agent market for the first time in his career where he is anticipated to draw plenty of interest across the […]

In the last several days, the Seattle Seahawks have reportedly made Pro Bowl defensive end Michael Bennett an available asset in the trade market. This has opened the door to the possibility of several teams jumping into the mix to pursue a deal to acquire Bennett’s services over the offseason. The 32-year-old is set to […]

The New England Patriots fell just shy of repeating as Super Bowl champions in a disappointing loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII. This has pushed forth the possible necessity of shaking some of the roster personnel up in order to get back on top in the 2018 campaign. This effort could foresee the […]

If you ever watched Saquon Barkley play during his time at Penn State, then you already know that he is an incredible athlete. He’s been showing off that athletic ability at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis the last few days. Among his many impressive performances at the Combine was his vertical jump—an incredible 41 inches! […]

The NFL caused a small uproar when UCF linebacker Shaquem Griffin was left off the initial list of players invited to this year’s Combine in Indianapolis. The former Knight eventually received his invitation. According to his test results, it safe to say that he certainly belongs there (and in the NFL). After opening eyes on […]

The long-lasting ugly saga between the National Football League and Jerry Jones continues to march on. With it comes tempers, frustration and, most importantly to members of the media, juicy quotes. Jones decided Sunday was a nice day to get another NFL shot in, according to Kate Hairopoulos of the Dallas Morning News. “He’s paid the […]

There’s no disputing the kid’s talent. It’s overwhelming. It’s amazing. It’s, at the risk of gushing all over the place, superhuman. The problem is obvious: Saquon Barkley plays running back, a devalued position that hurts all wishful NFL workhorses this time of year. This introduction invites us to an interesting scenario that could benefit beyond […]

The 2018 NFL Draft is expected to be one of the more quarterback-heavy affairs in recent years. Among the notable prospects is Wyoming’s Josh Allen. Allen is projected to go as high as No. 1 overall to the Cleveland Browns. However, according to Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News, he cannot stop gushing about his […]

To say that the New York Giants struggled in the 2017 NFL season would be a massive understatement. As a result, the Giants will continue to make some notable changes this offseason. One of them being a potential position switch for cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, the Giants are reportedly moving […]

The Dallas Cowboys endured quite a tumultuous 2017 NFL season, to say the least. It was then capped by watching their division-rival Philadelphia Eagles go on to win Super Bowl LII. Needless to say, there has been some jealousy brewing in the Cowboys franchise. According to Clarence Hill of the Star-Telegram, team owner Jerry Jones admitted […]

There has been plenty of talk about who’s the best player in the 2018 NFL Draft. UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen and Penn State running back Saquon Barkley have not been shy about giving themselves that distinction. N.C. State defensive end Nick Chubb has now added himself to that list. According to Charean Williams of Pro […]

It has been quite the road to recovery for Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. Following a horrific, potentially career-threatening knee injury, he is back healthy and poised to finally lead a team of his own in the 2018 NFL season. With the Vikings attempting to lure quarterback Kirk Cousins in free agency, it is likely that […]

The Kansas City chiefs kickstarted the offseason by trading quarterback Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins. As a result, the keys to the franchise have officially been handed over to quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The move may have come as a bit of a shocker considering Smith’s success in recent years. But according to Charean Williams of Pro […]

Oklahoma left tackle Orlando Brown has not covered himself in glory during the Combine. Aside from a disappointing showing on his 225-lb. bench press test, the highly-touted offensive line prospect also had  a shockingly slow 40-yard dash, which he received a lot of flak for. However, the Sooners quarterback Brown protected so well in college – […]