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Pittsburgh Steelers star quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has stirred up controversy with his comments about the team’s selection of quarterback Mason Rudolph. He voiced that it isn’t his job to help Rudolph after concurring with the former Oklahoma State quarterback’s comments about not needing the two-time Super Bowl’s guidance at the next level. A number of […]

The New York Giants placed a lot of emphasis on their backfield for the 2018 campaign with the selection of former Penn State standout running back Saquon Barkley with the second overall pick in this year’s draft. It immediately puts him in the driver seat to grab the starting job from the onset of training […]

The Miami Dolphins have made it clear this NFL offseason that they have remained highly committed to quarterback Ryan Tannehill being the unquestioned starting quarterback for the 2018 campaign. This hasn’t wavered any point since last season. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, head coach Adam Gase voiced that notion once again on […]

The last two offseasons have seen two of the Dallas Cowboys’ cornerstone players in Tony Romo and Jason Witten step away from the game to pursue broadcasting careers. It has put into perspective all of their accomplishments with the organization over the last decade. Dallas experienced much success with them leading the charge, but they […]

The Detroit Lions are in a bit of a dilemma with their new head coach Matt Patricia, as sexual assault allegations from 1996 have come to light in a piece from The Detroit News. One of the biggest questions is regarding the Lions’ lack of knowledge of the situation. With that in mind, New England […]

Heading into his fourth year in the league, Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker has become one of the primary pieces of the puzzle in the passing game. The departure of Pro Bowl wideout Jarvis Landry over the NFL offseason has set up an opportunity in front of him to carve out a larger role. […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is widely expected to become the highest-paid player in NFL history when he signs his next contract. But it’s still unknown how much he’ll be making and when he will sign his new deal. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network gave his educated guesses to both questions recently. According to […]

The Baltimore Ravens’ quarterback situation was immediately put on the map after the team moved into the 32nd overall pick to take former Louisville standout, Lamar Jackson. It has brought questions in terms of what the team’s plans will be at the position with a promising talent now in the fold. The Ravens have quickly […]

The Washington Redskins added another asset to their running game in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft with the selection of former LSU running back Derrius Guice. This has put him in a unique situation to carve out a significant role out of the backfield in his first campaign. According to John Keim […]

Peyton Manning’s last act as an NFL player was to lead the Denver Broncos past the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 back in 2016 and win his second career title. A couple years later, he could be part of the group that ends up buying the Panthers. Per Joseph Person of the Charlotte Observer, […]

Earlier this week, the Carolina Panthers bolstered their running game by signing former Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson to a one-year deal. It has brought aboard another proven player in the backfield that could have a significant impact on the running game next season. Regarding his decision to join the Panthers, it came down […]

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory is expected to apply for reinstatement to the NFL by next week, Kate Hairopolous and Jori Epstein of the Dallas Morning News report. Gregory hasn’t played in the NFL since the Cowboys’ final regular season game of the 2016 season as he served a one-year suspension for violating the […]

The New York Jets officially brought in what they expect to be the future face of their franchise in rookie quarterback Sam Darnold. The team lucked out and had Darnold fall in their laps at No. 3 overall in the 2018 NFL Draft, and now the process begins to build up the USC product into […]

The New Orleans Saints have one of the best offenses in the NFL led by star quarterback Drew Brees and the two-headed monster of running backs Mark Ingram and Alvin Kamara coming out of the backfield. Unfortunately, the 2018 NFL season begin without Ingram on the field due to suspension and his teammates know that’s a […]

The New York Giants passed up the chance to take their quarterback of the future with the No. 2 pick in the NFL Draft. As a result, they will have to go with 37-year-old Eli Manning as their starter for the foreseeable future. That setup seems to suit new Giants head coach Pat Shurmur just […]

The New Orleans Saints are going to give former Baltimore Ravens safety and first-round pick Matt Elam a tryout at their rookie minicamp this weekend, the Boston Globe’s Ben Volin reports. Elam, 26, was drafted No. 32 overall by the Ravens in the 2013 draft. He played in 41 games in four seasons for Baltimore, […]

An integral part of the New England Patriots’ offensive line is about to go under the knife. Starting left guard Joe Thuney is set to undergo foot surgery sometime during this offseason, ESPN’s Mike Reiss reports. While Thuney has still been present at the Patriots’ voluntary offseason workouts, his activity has been limited as he […]

In his first six seasons in the league, Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has established himself as being one of the best kickers in the league with one of the strongest legs. During an offseason workout earlier this week, the 28-year-old decided to show off his impressive leg strength by nailing a 70-yard field goal with […]

The Oakland Raiders have spent much of the first couple of months of the offseason bringing in proven talent into the fold to help improve their play on the defensive side of the ball. The latest addition came with former Pro Bowl linebacker Derrick Johnson via free agency. During an interview on NFL Network on […]

Kurt Warner, a 2017 Hall of Fame inductee, raised some eyebrows earlier this week when he said he thought about making a comeback to the NFL for the 2018 season. He is 47 years old and has been retired for eight years, but that wasn’t stopping him from thinking about the comeback. “I was actually […]

It goes without saying that the Los Angeles Rams were one of the busier teams in the offseason. The majority of their efforts came on the defensive side of the ball. No one is more excited about the moves than defensive coordinator Wade Phillips. According to Myles Simmons of the team website, not even old age is keeping Phillips […]

For much of the first few months of the offseason, there had been the looming cloud of star quarterback Matt Ryan’ contract situation looming overhead of the Atlanta Falcons. Ryan had been entering the final year of his five-year deal by being able to agree to a record-breaking five-year, $150 million deal with him last […]

In the last several years, the Dallas Cowboys have struggled to break through to be true Super Bowl contenders. The team has either had their disappointing shortcoming in the regular season or falling just shy in the playoffs. Soon-to-be inducted Hall of Famer Terrell Owens stated in a recent interview with SiriusXM NFL Radio that he believes […]

Let’s take a look at the 2018 NFL Draft class for all four teams in the AFC South (Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee Titans), giving them each a grade for their selections. 3(t). Jacksonville Jaguars Round 1 pick 29 – Taven Bryan, DT, Florida Round 2 pick 29 – D.J. Chark, WR, LSU […]

Throughout his illustrious NFL career, New England Patriots superstar quarterback Tom Brady has established himself as one of the most well-known professional athletes in the world. He has earned the reputation as being arguably the best quarterback of all time as perhaps the most successful NFL player in league history. According to Peter Gammons of […]

The Dallas Cowboys have spent the bulk of the early portion of the offseason adding pieces to the puzzle on both sides of the ball. One of the spots that have continued to be discussed has been their play at the free safety position that has linked their lingering interest in Seattle Seahawks All-Pro safety Earl […]

Oakland Raiders offensive tackle Donald Penn won’t face domestic violence charges stemming from an incident that happened on April 29th. According to TMZ Sports, the charges were not brought because there was a lack of evidence. “The office rejected this case because of lack of corroboration and on the ground that there is no reasonable […]

In his second year in the NFL, Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl running back Ezekiel Elliott saw his 2017 campaign hampered by his off-the-field situation that resulted in a six-game suspension. He was able to play for most of the season, but the cloud of the situation made things quite difficult for him hone in being able […]

After 13 years with the Kansas City Chiefs, Derrick Johnson moved on this NFL offseason and signed with the division rival, Oakland Raiders. Many questioned why he would trade in the red for the silver and black, but for him the answer is simple, he wants a championship. “The main reason I’m still playing ball […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a problem—a Le’Veon Bell problem. The star running back previously pulled out the retirement card in hopes of forcing the hand of the franchise to show him the money. Bell wants a long-term contract, which he’s been openly campaigning for quite some time now. Instead, the Steelers franchise tagged him for […]

It is no secret that the Indianapolis Colts endured a disastrous 2017 NFL season. Fortunately, there is a newfound sense of excitement surrounding the team amidst all the changes they made this offseason. To no surprise, team owner Jim Irsay is optimistic about the team’s chances at a successful year. However, any chance they have […]

The retirement of Pro Bowl tight end Jason Witten has left the Dallas Cowboys without their most reliable target in the passing game. It has also brought forth questions about who would step up at the tight end position to help fill the massive void Witten has left. The Cowboys have continued to voice confidence […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger recently landed in some hot water after voicing his planned reluctance to help out rookie quarterback Mason Rudolph. This has further increased the negative stigma that has surrounded Roethlisberger’s personality throughout his career. The notion of the veteran’s cold demeanor has been confirmed by Philadelphia 76ers point guard T.J. McConnell. According […]

In the weeks that have followed the Dallas Cowboys’ decision to part ways with former Pro Bowl wide receiver Dez Bryant, there has been nothing but criticism tossed the wideout’s way. There has been much doubt that he can return to being one of the elite talents at his position in the league. However, Cowboys […]

Since entering the league, quarterback Dak Prescott has been a stabilizing feature under center for the Dallas Cowboys through his first two seasons. Despite stepback in production this past season, his presence has helped bring a sense of optimism around the team. With this territory now comes the pending contract extension discussions that will soon be at […]

It is no secret that the Indianapolis Colts endured a disastrous 2017 NFL season. The year for wide receiver Chester Rogers was reminiscent of the disappointment his team suffered. However, he is much more optimistic about his role in the offense for the 2018 NFL season. According to Zak Keefer of the IndyStar, both he and […]

Since helping guide the Philadelphia Eagles to a win in Super Bowl 52 over the New England Patriots, quarterback Nick Foles has endeared himself greatly to fans of the organization. He has garnered much support and appreciation from many that have placed him in high esteem in franchise lore. With that in mind, there has […]

The Washington Redskins managed to shore up their backfield in the 2018 NFL Draft by taking former LSU running back Derrius Guice with the 59th overall pick. Although Guice was seen as one of the more talented players at his position, head coach Jay Gruden still envisions a large role for running back Chris Thompson. Thompson had […]

The Seattle Seahawks don’t have too many household names currently on their receiving corps, but that could soon change. According to ESPN’s Jordan Raanan, the Seahawks are set to host former New York Jets and Giants wide receiver Brandon Marshall on a free-agent visit. Marshall was cut by the Giants a couple weeks ago due […]