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The San Francisco 49ers secured this welcome addition to the 2025 defense: Welcoming back Robert Saleh. S.F and the former New York Jets head coach created an abundance of success together — including one NFC title. Saleh accepted his 49ers return in Jan. 2025. He worked with a mix of rising young talent but also veteran […]

The 2025 NFL season is slated to kick off tonight as the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles host the Dallas Cowboys. Even though they won the Super Bowl, it is the Cowboys who have been the center of the NFL conversation. That is because they shocked the football world when Dallas traded All-Pro edge […]

The Green Bay Packers recently shook up the NFL world by trading for disgruntled Dallas Cowboys star pass rusher Micah Parsons. The move figures to vault Green Bay into Super Bowl contention, turning their defensive line into one of the best units anywhere in the NFL. In exchange for Parsons, the Packers had to pay […]

Just hours before the start of the 2025 NFL season, the Washington Commanders enter with expectations as high as they have been in decades. After reaching the NFC Championship Game last year, Dan Quinn made it clear that his goal isn’t simply to repeat what was accomplished. “I don’t want to replicate it. I want […]

The Washington Commanders are just days away from their season opener against the New York Giants. There are plenty of players on the roster fans are keeping tabs on, as many believe the franchise will be one of the most competitive in the league this year. However, head coach Dan Quinn named one surprising standout […]

The Green Bay Packers are just days away from kicking off a 2025 season suddenly filled with Super Bowl expectations against the Detroit Lions at home. Those expectations were imparted upon the franchise in the immediate aftermath of last week’s Micah Parsons trade, in which Green Bay had to send multiple first round picks to […]

The Philadelphia Eagles got good injury news on Landon Dickerson, along with wide receiver A.J. Brown. On game day, the Eagles called up two players for the showdown against the Cowboys, according to a post on X by Adam Schefter. “Eagles elevated S Marcus Epps and OLB Patrick Johnson for tonight’s game vs. the Cowboys.” […]

The fortunes for two NFL teams changed dramatically in the final 10 days before the start of the season when the Dallas Cowboys traded All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers following a salary disagreement that lasted throughout training camp. Micah Parsons: “I’ve never been in a locker room with guys like […]

The Green Bay Packers added one of the biggest difference-makers in the NFL to their team just before the 2025 season, trading for star pass rusher Micah Parsons from the Dallas Cowboys and giving him a massive $188 million contract extension. Parsons is dealing with a back injury, but it seems like it will be […]

Former head coach Mike McCarthy addressed Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott’s upcoming season and the goals that come with it. Barring any significant injury, McCarthy anticipates a productive season from the starting QB. After Prescott wasn’t surprised by Micah Parsons’ trade to the Green Bay Packers, it sounds as if he’s ready to lead the […]

The Green Bay Packers pulled off a stunning trade, landing Micah Parsons from the Dallas Cowboys just ahead of the regular season opener. The Packers quickly signed Parsons to a $188 million extension after the deal. On Thursday, Green Bay secured another important asset, with a bit less fanfare. The Packers re-signed punter Daniel Whelan […]

The Houston Texans are set to take on the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1 to kick off the NFL season. Expectations are high as many believe they are the favorite to win the AFC South. However, the team’s wide receiver group takes another hit after Christian Kirk suffers an injury ahead of the season […]

Back in the day, quarterback Brett Favre was a Green Bay Packers great. And he eventually passed the torch to Aaron Rodgers. Recently, Favre reflected on his concussion mistakes and NFL regrets. Favre said he wouldn’t necessarily change things if he could go back, according to the Sage Steele Show. “If I had to do […]

The Buffalo Bills will start the 2025 season with an excellent game. Buffalo will host Baltimore in Week 1 for a rematch of an incredible playoff game from the 2024 season. The Bills will need to be at full power if they want to take care of the Ravens. Unfortunately, they have multiple players banged […]

Aimed at improving fan conduct during home games at Lumen Field, the Seattle Seahawks announced that beginning with the 2025 season, undercover police officers will be present at the stadium dressed in opposing team jerseys. The organization confirmed the policy on Thursday. The Seahawks explained that the plan is designed to quickly identify disruptive or […]

The Philadelphia Eagles kick off their Super Bowl defense against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night. Despite coming off of a championship, the Eagles appear ready to attack the season. One of the driving forces is the fact that Jalen Hurts is still ranked below players like Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen. Former Philadelphia star […]

Put the kids to bed (it’s finally a school night again), get off that political thread on social media, and fire up your sports betting app of choice, because the NFL is back, baby! When the 2025 season kicks off with a banger between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles, all is finally right in […]

The Cleveland Browns already had an issue with Myles Garrett this preseason. And now they face the problem of his injury, according to a post on X by Mike Garafolo. “#Browns DE Myles Garrett missed practice today with a hip injury, per the team.” Garrett’s status for the Week 1 opener against the Bengals is […]

With the 2025 NFL season kicking off this week, one conversation that’s picking up steam focuses on youth football. Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has become an example of how scary concussions are. While his injuries are isolated events, they have turned former Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre away from tackle […]

On the eve of Week 1, the Miami Dolphins enter with growing uncertainty about the availability of tight end Darren Waller. As the team prepares for its opener against the Indianapolis Colts, Waller’s lingering hip injury has kept him off the field for most of the summer and left his status in doubt. Waller was […]

The Detroit Lions have high expectations ahead of the 2025 NFL season. Detroit still has a loaded roster, but nobody knows how they’ll look with two new coordinators. Thankfully the Lions will still have the same quarterback who led them to a 15-2 record in 2024. Lions QB Jared Goff declared that he plans to […]

While names like former quarterback Eli Manning were in the running, the Koch family has bought a stake in the New York Giants for $10 billion. Bloomberg reports the Koch family came to terms to purchase a 10% stake in the Giants (via ESPN). The deal is still pending approval from other NFL team owners, […]

Could it be a big year for the New England Patriots? And is Drake Maye ready to step forward and lead the team? There’s no doubt that offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has high expectations for the Maye-led quarterback room, according to masslive.com. “He’s the quarterback of our football team, and so I always have high […]

For the first time since its inception, the beloved NFL Red Zone programming will include commercials in 2025. While fans loathed the announcement from host Scott Hanson, this will not be nearly as bad as some initially imagined. Commercials will be introduced, as Hanson announced, but they will only be 15 seconds long and appear […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 1 opener is right around the corner as the club takes on the New York Jets on Sunday. However, the front office has been in a contract feud with star defensive lineman Cam Heyward, and the latest update on the situation is a bit concerning. Reports indicate that Heyward, who is […]

In a big way, Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto brought home the cash stacks. And now he’s talking about the Super Bowl. However, how good a deal was it? Here is the Broncos’ grade for the contract extension that is worth up to $120 million. First, let’s look at Bonitto’s progress. He wasn’t on the […]

We’ve got the NFL Week 1 Results according to Madden 26 to see who the game thinks will win this weekend. In this series, we super-sim 15-minute quarter games on All-Madden Difficulty. Additionally, we customize a few sliders in an effort to create more realistic scores. But then we let Madden take care of the […]

Former left tackle Joe Thomas is one of the best players in Cleveland Browns history. Thomas was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame back in 2023, an honor reserves for only the best NFL players. He has never been shy about sharing his thoughts about other NFL players. To that end, Thomas revealed […]

The Las Vegas Raiders signed a former first-round pick coming out of training camp, hoping for a reunion. After a sluggish run with the Buffalo Bills last season, Amari Cooper linked up with the Raiders, looking for a comeback in 2025. But before Week 1 begins, Cooper has decided to retire, per NFL Network’s Ian […]

The NFL is a rough place with collisions, injuries, concussions, and … field goals? Yeah, not so rough in the world of place-kicking, right? And because kickers are expanding their length, here is why the NFL must consider radical rule changes for field goals. And there is a reasonable solution. There’s no doubt the league […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are just over 24 hours away from kicking off their 2025 season in Brazil against the AFC West divisional rival Los Angeles Chargers. The Chiefs are looking to bounce back after last year’s demolition in the Super Bowl at the hands of the Philadelphia Eagles, and will have a tough early-season […]

It’s been a rough week for the North Carolina football program, which got shellacked at home by the TCU Horned Frogs to open up the Bill Belichick era. Belichick was known for his stark demeanor and winning ways during his time with the New England Patriots, but those traits haven’t carried over to his stint […]

The Kansas City Chiefs will step into what could be a fun offense in 2025. And they will do it in another country. Additionally, Travis Kelce mocked Patrick Mahomes’ voice as payback for something Mahomes revealed earlier about Brazil. The Kelce impression came during a press conference, according to a post on X by Sports […]

The first game of the NFL season is scheduled for Thursday. Each team will be fighting to make the playoffs, but individual players will strive to make a name for themselves by winning awards and accomplishing different accolades. Of course, there is no award more prestigious than the MVP. The league is filled with superstars […]

Ahead of the Seattle Seahawks’ Week 1 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, they inked their offensive lineman Abe Lucas to a three-year extension, worth $46 million. With their new quarterback, Sam Darnold, set to make his Seahawks debut, Seattle vowed to keep him protected with Lucas as the offensive line’s anchor. Lucas can reportedly […]

The Dallas Cowboys stunned their fans last week by trading All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers. Immediately after the trade, Parsons signed a four-year, $188 million deal, which included $120 million fully guaranteed. It’s a significant blow to the Cowboys, who failed to qualify for the playoffs last season. Even though […]

The Buffalo Bills confirmed a major setback to their defensive line with rookie defensive tackle DeWayne Carter officially placed on injured reserve after suffering a torn Achilles tendon in practice. The injury ends Carter’s season before it began. It also dealt a serious blow to Buffalo’s interior rotation. Carter, a third-round pick in 2024, had […]

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette is drawing an impressive comparison heading into the 2025 NFL season. His teammate, defensive back Jaycee Horn, told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler that the sophomore receiver reminds him of three-time AP All-Pro A.J. Brown. “Also, Panthers receiver Xavier Legette, a first-rounder from 2024, will be a factor in Carolina,” Fowler […]

The New York Jets suffered a major setback when head coach Aaron Glenn confirmed that starting right guard Alijah Vera-Tucker will miss the entire 2025 season with a torn triceps. Vera-Tucker’s injury occurred during a one-on-one drill in practice. It will require surgery followed by a seven-month rehabilitation for the New York lineman. The loss […]