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Tom Brady is entering his 19th season in the NFL, and he will turn 41 years old in August. In 2017, he led the New England Patriots to the Super Bowl, throwing for 4,577 yards, 32 touchdowns, and just eight interceptions on his way to the MVP award. He was named first-team All-Pro for the […]

If NFL teams are looking for a backup quarterback next season, they will not have one option on the table anymore. Professional journeyman Luke McCown has decided he is done with the NFL as he officially announced it through his agent. Mike McCartney sent out a statement on Friday with the news: https://twitter.com/MikeMcCartney7/status/987374677202014209 Luke was a […]

It didn’t take long for Dez Bryant to decide where he wanted to go after the Dallas Cowboys released him. He said he wanted to stay inside the NFC East. That way, he gets to play the Cowboys twice next season. He’d get two shots to stick it to his old team. But, it was […]

The NFL has released the schedules for all 32 teams which means fans, media and players alike have been busy discussing the eventual matchups. Of course, most of the talk has centered around who teams are playing first, but in some cases, it has been about who they are playing last. For example, take Detroit […]

Dez Bryant, the NFL free agent. It’s a designation that has to be tough for a man who spent eight superb seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. It’s now been over a week since the team parted ways with the three-time Pro Bowler. During that span of time, none of the other 31 NFL teams have taken […]

Never should “surprise” be the outcome when the Atlanta Falcons and trading up in the NFL Draft is mentioned. General manager Thomas Dimitroff has practiced this draft day strategy many times—more than most. Still, when a personnel-decision maker blurts it out in the press, it’s worthy despite any specific situation. It exactly what Mr. Dimitroff […]

Former Pro Bowl wide receiver Amari Cooper is set to enter the fourth year of his rookie deal with a fifth-year option looming on the contract. It has brought attention toward a possible extension being discussed on both sides at some point this offseason. Up to this point, there hasn’t been much discussion around that […]

Since helping guide the Philadelphia Eagles to their first Super Bowl win, quarterback Nick Foles’ future with the franchise had remained a prominent topic around the franchise. The front office has elected to keep ahold of their star quarterback throughout the offseason instead of cashing in on his skyrocketed value after his impressive performance in […]

In the weeks leading up to the 2018 NFL Draft, former Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen has continued to see his stock rise. He has now entered the picture as possibly being a serious contender to be selected as the top overall pick by the Cleveland Browns. This progressive rise up the draft boards has seen […]

For more than the last decade, Pro Bowl tight end Jason Witten has been the one constant for the Dallas Cowboys at his position. However, he has begun to enter the latter half of his career now being in his mid-3os. Although Witten has voiced that he hopes to be able to play until he is […]

The focus around the Indianapolis Colts for much of the last few months has been on star quarterback Andrew Luck’s recovery from shoulder surgery. He has appeared to have hit stride going forward in his rehab moving toward being able to take the field at some point this offseason. The Colts have remained confident in […]

Among the top-tier talent at the quarterback position in this year’s draft, former Louisville star Lamar Jackson typically gets left out of the conversation. However, Jackson’s stock has steadily continued to climb over the last few months. In fact, he has received consideration and attention from several teams that are positioned near the middle of […]

In the first couple of months of the offseason, there has been the underlying situation with Pro Bowl defensive end Jadeveon Clowney’s contract entering the fifth-year option. This has pushed to the forefront talk of working out a lucrative extension with Clowney at some point over the summer. The Texans have remained firm with their […]

The Cleveland Browns are a unique position of holding the first overall pick in this year’s draft that has given them the chance to snag any top prospective talent. The team has gone thoroughly through the process of assessing, which direction the franchise should at the selection. However, there has been a growing notion that […]

Through more than the last year, Indianapolis Colts star quarterback Andrew Luck has been working his way back from shoulder surgery that has put a question mark on his career. However, Luck finally appears to be heading in the right direction with his rehab work as he’s hedging toward getting back on the field on […]

The Seattle Seahawks still have yet to meet with free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick after suddenly postponing their scheduled meeting with him last week. Conflicting reports have come out regarding the Seahawks’ reason for doing so. And in the time since, they’ve signed two quarterbacks in Stephen Morris and Austin Davis. But despite those signings and […]

The Chicago Bears have spent the last few months righting the wrongs from last offseason. However, one key acquisition from last year was the team’s decision to move up in the draft to take quarterback Mitchell Trubisky with the second overall pick. Trubisky largely underwhelmed in his rookie campaign. Fortunately, he feels like he has […]

The Indianapolis Colts surprised people a little when they traded out of the No. 3 spot in the draft in a deal with the New York Jets. But moving back to No. 6 may not keep them from picking up an impactful player like defensive lineman Bradley Chubb. The Colts are in desperate need of […]

With just a few days left ahead of the NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions are open to making some deals. Lions general manager Bob Quinn has publicly announced that the team is interested in trading down in order to acquire more picks later in the draft. “I think we’re going to kind of take it […]

The Baltimore Ravens are closing in on another free-agent wide receiver. Unfortunately, it’s not Dez Bryant. Instead, the Ravens are signing New Orleans Saints restricted free agent wide receiver Willie Snead to a two-year offer sheet worth up to $10.4 million, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Saints’ RFA WR Willie Snead is signing a two-year offer […]

Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas made headlines recently when he decided to skip the start of voluntary workouts. Given his current contract situation, it seemed like an indication that Thomas was getting ready to begin a protracted holdout in search of a new deal. However, Seahawks general manager John Schneider doesn’t believe his All-Pro defensive […]

The speculation surrounding Dez Bryant going to the New York Giants took another interesting twist as the former Dallas Cowboy posted a video of himself working out with Giants wideout Odell Beckham Jr. https://instagram.com/p/BhxqhQAgerl/?utm_source=ig_embed In a vacuum, the video itself would have raised an eyebrow or two. Although it’s the offseason and players do like […]

Since the end of the 2017 NFL season, there has been much chatter surrounding the long-term future of All-Pro safety Earl Thomas, who is set to enter the final year of his four-year, $40 million deal. The Seattle Seahawks have continued to waver back and forth between deciding whether he will continue to remain a centerpiece […]

Every year, an average of seven new NFL head coaches are hired. The 2018 offseason was no different, as seven teams moved on from their former leaders. Opinions on some of the new hires are mixed, but there is a sense of optimism around them all. What could the records of these coaches look like […]

It has become a tradition in the NFL over the years for the Dallas Cowboys to be one of the few select teams to play on Thanksgiving Day. According to JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington, the Cowboys are set to play the Washington Redskins once again for the third straight year on the holiday. […]

The Denver Broncos have met with every top quarterback prospect in the 2018 NFL Draft. Among this year’s most intriguing players is Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield. Despite being one of the most electrifying players in college football, there are some concerns surrounding his boisterous personality and, of course, his height. Fortunately, he still has a staunch believer in […]

One of the biggest areas of weakness the Detriot Lions have had over the last several years has been the lack of a true running game. It was an area that the team made an emphasis to address over the offseason with the addition of veteran running back LeGarrette Blount on a one-year, $2 million […]

Since being selected in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft, Chicago Bears wide receiver Kevin White has struggled to live up to expectations. He has spent a significant bulk of that time sidelined due to injury that has prevented him from truly stepping into a prominent role. The 25-year-old will have a chance […]

In the first couple of months of NFL free agency, veteran defensive end Dwight Freeney has remained on the open market after 16 seasons in the league. There hadn’t been much chatter over him nearing a deal to continue his playing career. According to Field Yates of ESPN, Freeney has decided to step away from the […]

One of the biggest surprises last season was the emergence of Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins in a full-time role. He took full advantage of the opportunity, becoming one of most productive backs in the league down the stretch. It has put him in the position to be the clear-cut starter to open up […]

The New York Giants made the surprise move on Thursday morning to part ways with former Pro Bowl wide receiver Brandon Marshall due to a failed physical. This has seemingly put the team on the market for a wide receiver to help fill the void left by Marshall’s departure. It has led to rumors surrounding […]

Through the first couple of months this offseason, the Miami Dolphins have been active in reshaping their roster. This has seen several prominent names on the move via free agency or the trade market. However, the front office has made it clear it wants to keep ahold of their young, promising talent. According to Joe […]

Since being released from the Dallas Cowboys, star wide receiver Dez Bryant has made it abundantly clear that he wants to remain in the NFC East to play his now former team twice a year. This immediately made the three teams in the division possible landing spots. Among those organizations, the New York Giants are […]

Denver Broncos general manager John Elway has announced that the team is putting up the No. 5 pick in the draft for sale, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. John Elway announced the fifth overall pick is for sale. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 19, 2018 Elway’s proclamation confirms the recent rumors that they are indeed open […]

Over the last few months, there’s been a lot speculation about what the immediate future holds for the New England Patriots. The rumors have varied from Bill Belichick wanting out, Rob Gronkowski strongly considering retirement, and now if Tom Brady is committed to playing next season. Although it seems to be a stretch that Brady […]

Despite overtures from both FOX and ESPN to become their new high-profile color analyst, Peyton Manning has decided to stay away from the broadcast booth for now. Apparently, the reason for his decision is a little close to home. According to Andrew Marchand of the New York Post, Manning specifically did not want to call […]

The New York Giants are going through some changes during this NFL offseason. After a three-win 2017 campaign, the team has hired Pat Shurmur as their new head coach as well as made Dave Gettleman their new general manager. On Thursday, Gettleman has made another move by letting Brandon Marshall know he’ll be released by […]

With just a week left before the start of the NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles have announced that they are “open for business.” General manager Howie Roseman has admitted that the team is willing to listen to trade offers for their first-round pick, which is No. 32 overall. Per Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer: […]

After a breakout year in 2016, the Dallas Cowboys took a step back last season. America’s Team missed the playoffs after their star running back Ezekiel Elliott missed six games due to suspension and quarterback Dak Prescott struggled at times during his sophomore season in Dallas. Although the Cowboys are coming off a season in […]