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For the last 16 seasons, kicker Sebastian Janikowski has been a source of consistency for the Oakland Raiders. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the 39-year old is currently in a disagreement over his contract situation with the team. Oakland has asked Janikowski, 39, to rework his contract, which calls for him to make $4 […]

One of the biggest storylines heading into the season opener for the Philadelphia Eagles surrounds their running back situation. Following the decision to part ways with Ryan Mathews earlier this offseason, there hasn’t been any clarity on who will handle the bulk of the workload. (h/t Bleeding Green Nation) “It’s game plan specific. We go […]

With less than a week until the season opener on Sunday night against the New York Giants, there remains much uncertainty about the status of Dallas Cowboys star running back Ezekiel Elliott’s suspension appeal for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. According to Todd Archer of ESPN, head coach Jason Garrett has stated that Elliott […]

The season opener for the New York Giants is only a few days away with some concern about the team’s top-two wide receivers. Fortunately for New York, one of the two wideouts claims he’ll be ready to go to take on the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, via ESPN’s Jordan Raanan. “I’ll be […]

The Cleveland Browns released former Pro Bowl cornerback Joe Haden this week in a move that stunned the league. The move makes sense financially for the Browns, but other factors play a role in such a decision. Haden’s injury struggles weighed heavily on the Cleveland front office. His on-field performance suffered in the last two […]

Th Los Angeles Rams have had the looming cloud over the head of the franchise over the last four weeks with Aaron Donald deciding to hold out in hopes of working out a new long-term extension with the team. According to Alden Gonzalez of ESPN, the three-time Pro Bowler has decided to continue that into […]

Last week, the Denver Broncos made the surprise decision to release Pro Bowl safety T.J. Ward as part of the final roster cuts ahead of the 2017 season. It is something that Ward believes could have been handled in a better manner given the unexpectedness of the move, according to Jenna Laine of ESPN. “I […]

As the Indianapolis Colts await the return of the face of the franchise in Andrew Luck, the team has acquired Jacoby Brissett from the New England Patriots, and it appears he could see some time if he impresses the coaching staff. According to head coach Chuck Pagano, Brissett wasn’t acquired to simply sit back and […]

Veteran quarterback Brock Osweiler’s NFL career came full circle last Friday as he inked a one-year deal to return to the Denver Broncos. In fact, Osweiler told Nicki Jhabvala of the Denver Post that it was one of the best days of his young life. “It’s hard to really describe it in words, but being […]

Heading into the first week of the regular season, there is still plenty questions around the quarterback situation for the Buffalo Bills. Starter Tyrod Taylor is still in concussion protocol despite returning to practice on Monday. On top of that, third-string quarterback T.J. Yates is also in concussion protocol, which could lead the team to […]

Pittsburgh Steelers star running back Le’Veon Bell made his return to the practice field on Monday after officially ending his holdout last Friday. He signed his tender earlier today. Following his first practice session with the team, Bell told Aditi Kinkhabwala of ESPN that he was “a little winded” from the on-field work, but stated […]

The start of the 2017 NFL regular season is only days away for the New York Giants, and concerns remain about Odell Beckham Jr. and whether he’ll face the Dallas Cowboys in Week 1. According to ESPN’s Jordan Raanan, Beckham still isn’t practicing with the team as he nurses his ankle injury. The New York […]

The 2017 NFL regular season will get underway on Thurs. Sept. 7 with the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots hosting the Kansas City Chiefs at Gilette Stadium. With the Patriots considered to be the favorite to win it all once again this season, the Chiefs are in for a challenge to start their […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers were finally able to secure the upcoming season with star running back Le’Veon Bell on Monday. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, Bell has officially signed his franchise tender with the team. #Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell has officially signed his $12.1M franchise tag. Team gets a roster exemption for up to 2 […]

Shortly after agreeing to terms with the Buffalo Bills, veteran wide receiver Anquan Boldin surprised everyone by abruptly announcing his retirement recently. Boldin may have been content with his decision to walk away from the game, but the soon-to-be 37-year-old may be having second thoughts. Apparently, Boldin is intrigued by the prospect of joining the […]

The start of the 2017 NFL season for the Indianapolis Colts could be a forgettable one with superstar quarterback Andrew Luck ruled out for Week 1. According to Andrew Walker of Colts.com, Luck will be watching from the sidelines against the Los Angeles Rams, and there’s been no timetable set for his return to the […]

The primary concern for the Carolina Panthers throughout the NFL preseason has been the health of star quarterback Cam Newton. With Newton recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, the Panthers brass wasn’t sure how quickly he could get back on the field or whether he would be 100 percent once cleared. Head coach Ron Rivera just […]

New L.A. Clippers forward Sam Dekker could be making $1.8 million this upcoming season (his third in the NBA), but it doesn’t mean he doesn’t face the mundane problems that everyone else faces every once in a while. As it turns out, Dekker had some problem with his sink pipes, so instead of looking at […]

The New Orleans Saints have a new addition to their running game. Veteran running back Adrian Peterson has joined the team on a two-year deal and is highly motivated to make his presence felt in the Big Easy during the 2017 NFL season. Apparently, Peterson wants to make an impact from start to finish as […]

The New England Patriots are coming off their fifth Super Bowl title with superstar quarterback Tom Brady under center. Although the Patriots have their fair share of die-hard fans, they’ve got a lot of haters with Boston Celtics newcomer Gordon Hayward apparently among them. According to A. Sherrod Blakely of CSN New England, Brady reached […]

They say God hates Cleveland, although it appears that the vitriol from the deity isn’t that much when it’s the NFL preseason. Let the Cleveland Browns’ 4-0 record in the preseason be Exhibit A of that. When the Browns handed the Chicago Bears a 25-0 beat down last Thursday at Soldier Field, it capped Cleveland’s […]

Earlier this week, Pro Bowl cornerback Joe Haden was surprisingly released by the Cleveland Browns after seven seasons. It didn’t take long for the Pittsburgh Steelers to swoop in and add Haden on a three-year, $27 million deal. According to Teresa Varley of Steelers.com, general manager Kevin Colbert sees the 28-year-old as a huge addition […]

For much of the NFL offseason, the bulk of the attention with the Indianapolis Colts has been on Andrew Luck’s recovery from shoulder surgery. Luck took another step forward as Adam Schefter of ESPN is reporting that the star quarterback has been taken off the physically unable to perform (PUP) list after he passed his […]

The Cleveland Browns made the decision on Friday afternoon to release quarterback Brock Osweiler after acquiring him a few months earlier this offseason. It didn’t take long for Osweiler to find his next landing spot as Adam Schefter of ESPN is reporting that he has signed a deal to return to the Denver Broncos. Pending […]

Over the last few weeks, Baltimore Ravens have been without the services of starting quarterback Joe Flacco as he has been dealing with a disc injury in his back. However, Flacco took a significant step forward toward returning to the fold as he participated in practice on Saturday for the first time since mid-July. QB […]

The holdout is over for Le’Veon Bell. Bell was spotted arriving in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ facility on Friday, as reported by the NFL Network’s Aditi Kinkhabwala. Upon arrival, Bell underwent a physical and upon passing it, left the location. Le'Veon Bell has arrived!! — Aditi Kinkhabwala (@AKinkhabwala) September 1, 2017 While it has yet to […]

With the preseason in the books, the NFL is nearing the final roster cuts to the 53-man roster for the regular season. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Arizona Cardinals have decided to part ways with veteran running back Chris Johnson. Cardinals released veteran RB Chris Johnson, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September […]

In the preseason finale against the New York Giants on Thursday night, New England Patriots cornerback Cyrus Jones suffered what appeared to be a serious injury to his right knee. The Patriots worst fear came to fruition as Ian Rapoport of NFL Network is reporting that the 23-year-old has a torn ACL and partially torn […]

Earlier this week, the Cleveland Browns announced the decision to name rookie quarterback Deshone Kizer the starter this upcoming season. It didn’t take long for the Browns to decide the fate of veteran quarterback Brock Osweiler, as Mike Garafolo of NFL Network is reporting that the team has chosen to part ways with him on […]

The Cleveland Browns have been wheelin’ and dealin’ and now have 13 picks in the 2018 NFL Draft. Most recently, the Browns traded former first round pick OL Cameron Erving to the Kansas City Chiefs for a 2018 5th-round selection. Browns' current 2018 picks:Rd 1Rd 1 (HOU)Rd 2Rd 2 (HOU)Rd 2 (PHI)Rd 3Rd 4Rd 4 […]

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the New York Jets have traded Sheldon Richardson to the Seattle Seahawks for Jermaine Kearse and a second round pick. The teams also swapped seventh rounders. The Seahawks had placed Kearse, as well as Alex Collins and Jeremy Lane, on the trade block earlier this week, but most pundits […]

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane has not had the best of starts in his first year with the team. Bills fans aren’t happy at all about his decision to trade away two of the team’s young standout players – wide receiver Sammy Watkins and cornerback Ronald Darby – during the offseason to create more cap […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ signed general manager Kevin Colbert to a two-year contract extension on Thursday. According to Michael McClymont of TheScore, Colbert’s deal is scheduled to run through the 2020 NFL Draft. Colbert has been with the team since 2000, spending the first 11 years as the team’s director of football operations and the last […]

Now that Ezekiel Elliott’s appeal for his six-game suspension is in the books, it’s now up to the powers up top to decide the Dallas Cowboys running back’s fate on whether or not he’ll serve less or no time at all in the doghouse. Given how vital Elliott’s role is in Dallas’ offense, it stands […]

With roster cuts looming this weekend, every team in the NFL, including the Denver Broncos, has tough decisions to make regarding who to keep onboard and who to cut loose. Veterans are often included in the cuts to clear cap space when they don’t have much guaranteed money remaining on their contracts, leading to a […]

Since yesterday, it’s been reported that the Seattle Seahawks are listening to trade offers for wide receiver Jermaine Kearse. While no potential destinations were mentioned initially, the Cleveland Browns have emerged as a contender for Kearse’s services. From Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com: The Browns need receiver help, and are interested in Seahawks wide receiver […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has a unique position in the NFL as one of the most visible faces under a helmet every Sunday, but being one of the elite-caliber gunslingers doesn’t exactly net him the powers an NBA star has in this day and age. The 33-year-old is coming off another dominant season […]

With roster cuts imminent, a number of NFL teams are moving players on the trade market, often for future draft picks in the latter rounds. Now entering that conversation is the Seattle Seahawks. According to a report from Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Seahawks are fielding offers for wide receiver Jermaine Kearse, cornerback […]

The Detroit Lions have traded offensive guard Laken Tomlinson to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a fifth-round pick in 2019, per the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The move is only the latest by the Niners this week, who also traded away tight end Vance McDonald to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Tomlinson, a first-round pick […]