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It is no secret that the Arizona Cardinals are coming off an injury-riddled 2017 NFL season. That said, head coach Steve Wilks is happy to be getting a fresh start with a healthy squad. The one player who has Wilks feeling extra giddy is running back David Johnson. According to Mike Jurecki on Twitter, he was happy to […]

Through the first couple of months of this offseason, the Los Angeles Rams have had the pending contract situation with star defensive tackle Aaron Donald hovering over the franchise. There have been talks in recent weeks about a new lucrative extension getting done at some point this offseason to have Donald in order to keep him under […]

Prior to the NFL adjusting their current catch rule this offseason, there has been much controversy over the years that have occurred that has centered around the regulation. One of which is the notorious Dez Bryant non-catch play in the divisional round of the 2014 playoffs that led to the Green Bay Packers topping the Dallas […]

The Green Bay Packers are coming off a disappointing end to the 2017 campaign. As a result, they have undergone some major changes this offseason. Most of their rebuild thus far has been through the 2018 NFL Draft. They managed to lock down one of their new picks in cornerback Jaire Alexander. General manager Brian Gutekunst […]

K.J. Malone, the son of former NBA player Karl Malone, has decided to retire from the NFL before his career could even get started. According to Sarah Barshop of ESPN, the Houston Texans have placed Malone on the reserve/retired list on Monday. After going undrafted out of LSU, Malone signed a contract with the Texans […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are hoping to bounce back from a rough debut season in their new home. In order to do so, they will need the likes of wide receiver Mike Williams to provide some return on the investment the team committed to a year ago. It was a disappointing rookie campaign for Williams. […]

Since taking over the helm of the Oakland Raiders as their next head coach, Jon Gruden has quickly endeared himself to the various players on the roster. It has helped him earn a strong level of respect that could go a long way in helping push the franchise forward in 2018. During a recent interview […]

Since being selected with the seventh overall pick in this year’s draft, there has been a significant amount of expectations placed on the shoulders of rookie quarterback Josh Allen heading into his first year. It has immediately put him in place to be the long-term answer under center for the franchise for possibly the next […]

Since being traded to the Green Bay Packers earlier this offseason, head coach Mike McCarthy has continued to speak quite highly of new addition quarterback DeShone Kizer. Although his time with the Cleveland Browns had quickly flamed out, the Packers look to present a unique opportunity for Kizer in this next chapter of his career. […]

Through much of the NFL offseason, there has been a significant amount of attention directed toward the Dallas Cowboys group of wide receivers. One of which is veteran wideout Terrance Williams, who had chosen to undergo surgery to repair a broken back in February. Although Williams is expected to miss a sizeable chunk of the offseason […]

Through his first two seasons in the NFL, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz has become one of the rising stars in the league at his position. The significant amount of progression in his development this past season has quickly pushed him into the conversation of being on the doorstep of becoming an elite player under center. […]

In a league that drastically rewards point scoring while beating down defenses every step of the way, versatile defensive backs are worth their weight in gold. Enter Tyrann Mathieu, an NFL secondary employee who can play pretty much every spot including the rough nickel slot. The five-year vet’s versatility also has many wondering exactly how […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are crazy about the rook in the backfield, Jaylen Samuels. Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Steelers running backs coach James Saxton praises the Steelers fifth-round back while using an interesting word. “The kid answers the bell in a lot of different ways,” Saxon said. “You can just tell as you watch games […]

It has been over a month since the Dallas Cowboys parted ways with veteran wide receiver Dez Bryant. Although Bryant has been available on the open market all this time, the three-time Pro Bowler has yet to find a new home in the NFL. Recently retired tight end Jason Witten chimed in on his former […]

Following their disastrous 2016 campaign, Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson vowed that the team would not endure another year like the one they did. Unfortunately, the 2017 NFL season was even worse as they failed to win a game all year. As a result, it is time to pay the piper. According to Mary Kay […]

Through the first few months of the offseason, there have been several notable NFL free agents still afloat in the open market that could step in to be high impact players with a franchise. One of those players is veteran safety Kenny Vaccaro, who has been readily available since the New Orleans Saints elected to let […]

Training camp is quickly approaching over the next several days around the NFL where teams will be able to get a fill for their respective rosters. The Dallas Cowboys have put together a stable roster with many familiar faces coming back for the 2018 campaign. However, the Cowboys will be without one of their starters […]

Since selected in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins, there has been much talked about rookie running back Derrius Guice surrounding the fall from his projection of being a first-round pick. However, he has quickly made a strong impression on his new team with head coach Jay Gruden already […]

In the second half of the 2017 NFL season, Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake burst onto to the scene as one of the more intriguing young talents at his position. It has created a tremendous amount of optimism around what could lie ahead of him with the starting job looking to be his to […]

The New Orleans Saints officially parted ways with tight end Coby Fleener recently as they prepare for the 2018 NFL season. Unfortunately, Fleener’s chances of signing with another team are not looking too bright at this point. His disappointing 2017 campaign was cut short after he suffered a concussion down the final stretch of the season. Head […]

Following a promising close to the 2017 season, the Los Angeles Chargers have garnered a tremendous amount of expectations laid before them this upcoming year. According to Peter King of Sports Illustrated, Denver Broncos general manager John Elway boasted that the Chargers may be the team to beat in the AFC West after their strong draft […]

The Carolina Panthers made a roster move on Monday morning with the decision by parting ways with veteran wide receiver Russell Shepard after just one season with the team. It was a move that came swiftly prior to training camp just around the corner later this month. According to Joseph Person of The Charlotte Observer, […]

During Bruce Irvin’s first two seasons with the Oakland Raiders following a four-year stint with the Seattle Seahawks, the 30-year-old has racked up a respectable 15.0 sacks in 32 games played for Oakland. Although Irvin has never tallied more than eight sacks in one season, he believes that his transition from outside linebacker to defensive […]

After parting ways with former Pro Bowl wide receiver Dez Bryant, the Dallas Cowboys have a huge hole in their passing game to fill. As a result, the responsibility will shift to the new additions the franchise made this offseason. One of which is former Colorado State wide receiver Michael Gallup, who Dallas selected with the […]

It goes without saying that the Houston Texans were one of the most injury-riddled teams in the 2017 NFL season. Fortunately, there is a newfound sense of optimism for the 2018 NFL season. Among the notable star players whose year was cut short was defensive end J.J. Watt. However, head coach Bill O’Brien said during an […]

There has been a big push the last few years from current and former NFL players to let marijuana, instead of painkillers, be allowed as a way to help the body recover. A lot of former players have talked about how helpful marijuana has been for them, but for former Kansas City Chiefs star Christian Okoye, […]

Former Georgia running back Sony Michel had been one of the most electrifying players in college football last season. As a result, the New England Patriots decided to take him with the 31st overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Michel’s dynamic skill set makes him an exciting addition to the Patriots’ backfield. However, according to […]

It is no secret that the Green Bay Packers have undergone some major changes this offseason on offense. Perhaps the biggest move was their decision to part ways with wide receiver Jordy Nelson. Fortunately, the Packers have a few eager rookies hoping to fill the void. According to ESPN’s Rob Demovsky, former Missouri wide receiver J’Mon Moore […]

The Detroit Lions have undergone some major changes to their personnel this offseason. However, there are still a few remaining players on the team whose long-term futures must be situated. Among them is wide receiver Golden Tate. According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, while he would like to get a deal done, Tate is […]

Josh Norman has had some success on this season’s Dancing with the Stars, but that doesn’t mean that Norman isn’t feeling any type of pressure. “It is the Super Bowl,” Norman said of the DWTS semifinals via David Newton of ESPN. “It’s just a different type of pressure because your heart will be racing, man, […]

After months of speculation, the Cleveland Browns went ahead took former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield with the first overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Now begins his official journey on becoming the future franchise quarterback of the most dysfunctional team in the NFL. Of course, he is hardly the first player in league history that will […]

Following 14 seasons in the NFL and three trips to the Pro Bowl, former Washington Redskins star cornerback DeAngelo Hall is hanging up his cleats and has officially decided to retire from the NFL. However, according to an article released today by Michael Phillips of the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Hall is weighing his options regarding his […]

David Tepper, the founder of Appaloosa Management, has reached a deal to become the owner of the Carolina Panthers, according to Tyler Feldman of WBNG.com. Tepper is currently a minority owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers, so for this deal to go through, Tepper will have to sell his stake in the Steelers. Tepper is worth a […]

Curtis Martin, a man of very few humble words, understands the way it is. He’s such an expert on the topic that he’s now offering the key to New York media success to young Sam Darnold. While signing autographs in the big city, everybody’s favorite Martin was stopped by TMZ and asked what young Darnold […]

Adrian Peterson, one of the greatest running backs of all time, is still looking for a new home and he told Josina Anderson of ESPN that he would be willing to re-join the New Orleans Saints. Free Agent RB Adrian Peterson to me right now on if he'd be willing to play for the #Saints […]

In the last few months, there has been a steady progression in Houston Texans rising star quarterback Deshaun Watson’s recovery from a torn ACL that he suffered last October. This has brought forth much optimism about his availability for the upcoming NFL season. During an interview on NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football,” head coach Bill […]

Since the New England Patriots decided to move on from Jimmy Garoppolo in a trade with the San Francisco 49ers prior to last season’s NFL trade deadline, it has shifted the attention toward the team’s future at the quarterback after Tom Brady. In that process, there had been some inklings that the Patriots had some interest […]

The New Orleans Saints are arguably a legitimate title contender once they head into the 2018 NFL season. The team is coming off an impression 2017 campaign in which they came one game short of the NFC Championship Game in which they probably should’ve played in had it not been for the Minneapolis Miracle. Along […]

The Denver Broncos’ 2017 NFL season was plagued by lackluster play under center. Fortunately, the Broncos were able to swap out their mediocre quarterbacks in exchange for a bonafide starter in Case Keenum. However, Denver still decided to keep quarterback Paxton Lynch around despite a disappointing start to his career. Head coach Vance Joseph says Lynch can […]