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The Pittsburgh Steelers have a big game ahead of them this Sunday, to say the least. The Steelers will welcome the New England Patriots in a rematch of last year’s AFC Championship Game. For running back Le’Veon Bell, there’s a lot going on in this game. However, there is expected to be one notable difference in their […]

It has been a tumultuous 2017 NFL season for the injury-riddled Houston Texans. One of their only few bright spots this year has been the spectacular play of star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. Despite the Texans quarterback carousel that went on early in the year, Hopkins managed to put up All-Pro numbers yet again. Having to play […]

Despite the year-long struggles from the Buffalo Bills throughout the 2017 NFL season, they still somehow find themselves in position for a potential playoff berth. Aside from their blue-collar defense, the Bills have relied on a heavy dosage of star running back LeSean McCoy to carry the offense. As a result, McCoy is now set […]

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady seems to be all set for a marquee showdown this coming Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Just days after taking a humble pie in the face in the form of a 27-20 road loss to Jay Cutler and the Miami Dolphins, Brady is back on the field and practicing […]

Marvin Lewis continues to be the head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals despite all the crash and burns of the team under his watch over the years. Count Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer as among those who still believe in Lewis and his ability to guide Cincy. According to Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers genuinely believe that Rob Gronkowski is going to be a problem this Sunday because the hulking New England Patriots tight end has always been a big thorn in their side. If one needs a little bit of a refresher here, do know this: in five games against the Steelers, Gronkowski has managed […]

Unemployed quarterback Robert Griffin III hasn’t made his burning desire to return to the NFL a secret. Another thing he didn’t keep to himself is the fact that he was apparently offered two NFL contracts this year and rejected both. In an appearance on ESPN’s SC60, the former Heisman Trophy winner revealed that the Arizona […]

The Cleveland Browns have begun taking steps toward changing the culture around the organization that has led to many years of disappointment. It now appears that head coach Hue Jackson may not be a part of that rebuilding process next season as new general manager John Dorsey recently stopped short of stating that the 52-year-old […]

Indianapolis Colts running back Frank Gore nearing the completion of yet another highly productive campaign in his 13th season in the league. However, there remains much question as to his NFL future beyond the 2017 season. Gore has already addressed the situation by stating that it needs to be an ideal opportunity for him to […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have been one of the hottest teams in the league over the last month after rattling off four straight wins that have put them in the position to earn the AFC West division title. This has set up a primetime matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 15 with division […]

The Green Bay Packers are set to welcome the return of two-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers after a nearly two-month absence due to a fractured collarbone. Since Rodgers was medically cleared earlier this week, the Packers have spoken quite optimistically about how the 34-year-old has looked in practice. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL.com, defensive end […]

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier has been hospitalized for nearly the last two weeks since suffering a spinal injury against the Cincinnati Bengals. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center on Thursday afternoon provided an update on Shazier’s health. Latest update on Steelers’ LB Ryan Shazier: pic.twitter.com/8fJQgpvVso — Adam Schefter […]

In the last several seasons, Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown has emerged as arguably the best player at his position in the NFL. Ahead of the pivotal matchup between the New England Patriots and Steelers in Week 15, Pro Bowl cornerback Malcolm divulged what exactly has made Brown such an elite wide receiver […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a pivotal matchup against the New England Patriots in Week 15 that will have a major impact on the top of the AFC playoff picture. With that in mind, former Pro Bowl cornerback Joe Haden appears to be in line to make his return a month after fracturing his _ fibula. According […]

Oakland Raiders star wide receiver Amari Cooper is back at square one after reinjuring his left ankle sprain against the Kansas City Chiefs this past Sunday. According to Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Cooper has now missed two straight days of practice, making him unexpected to take the field in Week 15 against […]

There is a large cloudy of uncertainty around the New York Giants surrounding quarterback Eli Manning’s future beyond this season with the organization. In the midst of that, interim general manager Kevin Abrams voiced on Thursday morning that he is hopeful that rookie Davis Webb can get some playing time in the final three games […]

John Dorsey wasted no time making a strong first impression after being hired as the new general manager of the Cleveland Browns. Per Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, Dorsey made it clear during a recent radio interview what he thinks of the job that the prior regime did to construct the current roster. “You know […]

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods, who has been inactive for nearly a month due to a shoulder injury, says he’s ready to go for Sunday’s NFC West showdown against the Seattle Seahawks. Per the Rams’ official team website: “Long process trying to get healthy, trying to get back,” Woods said. “Guys did well […]

If you happen to be curious about what is happening with Carolina Panthers talent Captain Munnerlyn, be prepared to be as confused as a person who believes him or herself to be a cow. According to Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer, Captain Munnerlyn left practice on Wednesday because he was unhappy about his role in the team’s […]

The New York Jets, per ineptness rules, have no plans to play backup quarterback Christian Hackenberg this season. That might not seem like a big deal, but considering the investment the franchise made in him, this pretty much puts away any idea that he’s a future star in the National Football League. Todd Bowles said […]

From the news you never saw coming department, New York Jets wide receiver Jeremy Kerley is blaming a ghost for a PED test result. Let me repeat that again just so you understand what is happening here. Jeremy Kerley, a receiver for the New York Jets, is using a theoretical ghost to explain the result […]

National Football League commissioner Roger Goodell denies he lied to Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones about Ezekiel Elliott and the suspension of the running back. There is a lot to take in here, so let’s get through this together. That is, you know, if you’re not already sick of the Roger Goodell versus Jerry Jones […]

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers talent Warren Sapp, who is at the center of an alleged sexual harassment claim, is making some startling admissions. “Mine is untrue,” Sapp told WINZ in Miami. “I didn’t urinate in front of anybody. And if I walked in a bathroom with you, you would walk out. Any human being on earth […]

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Artie Burns isn’t going to mince words on a tough topic to discuss. According to the still young man, he is already suffering from CTE. Artie Burns was one of seven players Sports Illustrated spoke to about CTE concerns. He cut right to the chase when asked some pretty direct questions. When […]

New Cleveland Browns general manager John Dorsey is apparently a huge fan of Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield. We know this since Dorsey literally gave voice to it. “There are some positive and legitimate prospects here that would make any Browns fan happy if we went in that direction,” Dorsey said Tuesday on the club’s in-house radio […]

In what is actually stunning data, it looks like Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Leonard Fournette is the fastest player in the National Football League. Relax Tyreek Hill fanatics, there is data to back this up. There’s also the important caveat of this being a ball carrier who hits a maximum measured miles per hour. […]

You may have forgotten about former Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson, but the maligned talent hasn’t forgotten about football. Not because he missed banging heads in the National Football League, but due to the fact that the banging of the heads won’t allow him. Johnson told the Washington Post that he believes he suffers from […]

The injury-riddled 2017 NFL season continues with its latest casualty being Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz. The former second overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft suffered a torn ACL in Week 14 and will undoubtedly miss the rest of the year. Since then, players from around the league have offered up their support for Wentz, […]

The Green Bay Packers added some reassurance by activating superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers from the IR this week. The return of perhaps the best quarterback in the NFL undoubtedly gives the Packers a realistic shot at making the playoffs this year. However, they face a formidable test in Week 15 versus the Carolina Panthers. That said, […]

The NFL saw yet another one of its brightest stars go down in Week 14 after Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz suffered a torn ACL in a marquee matchup with the Los Angeles Rams. Since everything needs to be connected, this has somehow resulted in questions about Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. More on that in […]

A one-game suspension won’t change the way Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster plays the game. That’s according to Smith-Schuster himself, who told reporters Wednesday that he’ll continue to play the game with the same intensity and physicality regardless of the penalty he just got docked with. By way of Chris Adamski of Trib Live: […]

The Oakland Raiders season hasn’t lived up to people’s lofty expectations prior to its start. The team is just 6-7 through 14 weeks. Nevertheless, the Raiders still have a shot at the AFC West division title, as they are just a game behind of the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Chargers in the […]

The Green Bay Packers and their fans got an early Christmas present when the franchise announced that quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been cleared to play again after missing the team’s last seven games due to a broken collarbone. However, Rodgers advised the Packers faithful that he’s not a miracle worker or a messiah who would […]

Wide receiver Kenny Britt isn’t the only recent addition to the New England Patriots. Also joining the former Cleveland Browns wideout in the Pats’ fold is defensive tackle Ricky Jean Francois, per Nora Princiotti of the Boston Globe. On a late flight to Boston: DT Ricky Jean Francois. Alan Branch insurance. — Nora Princiotti (@NoraPrinciotti) […]

Two years ago, then-St. Louis Rams receiver Stedman Bailey battled for his life when he was shot in the head twice, putting him in critical condition. Incredibly, Bailey survived the incident and is now determined to get back on the field to play professional football again. Speaking to Caleb Wygal of Dubvnation.com, the former West […]

In today’s episode of When On-Field Celebrations Go Bad, we feature Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons, who was placed by the team on injured reserve after hurting his ankle during last Sunday’s 23-0 home win over the New York Jets, per Nicki Jhabvala of the Denver Post. With this development, Simmons will no longer be […]

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon is still not out of the woods just yet, as he has yet to clear concussion protocol, which he needs to do in order to be allowed back on the field for Week 15’s showdown with the Minnesota Vikings. This is according to Jim Owczarski of Cincinnati.com, who also […]

For the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday’s wacky win over the Seattle Seahawks is arguably the biggest victory for the franchise in years. It not only sealed the team’s first winning season since 2007, but it gave the Jaguars sole possession of first place in the AFC South at 9-4. One player who has stepped up immensely for […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers managed to pull out a nail-biter against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 14 thanks to the spectacular performance by wide receiver Antonio Brown. However, the close win may have raised some concerns as to whether or not the Steelers may have overlooked the fluctuating Ravens. Head coach Mike Tomlin made headlines several […]