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The Dallas Cowboys defense wasn’t as bad as fans feared it would be last season. But there was one aspect of it that will have to get better if the team is going to win a playoff game— the pass rush. It appears that they may have found some help on the free agent market. […]

The Seattle Seahawks have made some drastic changes during this NFL offseason. The team seems to be at the beginning of what could be an extensive rebuilding process. Although it appears the team is intent on building around star quarterback Russell Wilson, something the team did recently has the quarterback’s camp second-guessing the Seahawks’ intentions. […]

Earlier this week, the New England Patriots made a trade that surprised a lot of people. Bill Belichick and company agreed to deal to send wide receiver Brandin Cooks to the Los Angeles Rams. With Cooks leaving a big void to be filled in New England at wide receiver, the Patriots addressed the need for […]

It goes without saying that there was plenty of hype surrounding Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson going into the 2017 NFL season. Unfortunately, his year was over almost as quickly as it started after suffering a wrist injury in the season opener. Johnson is now poised to make his comeback this behind a newly-revamped Cardinals team. According […]

The 2018 NFL Draft is less than a month away, meaning the drum up to the event is about to get even louder with the help, of course, of talent evaluators, who all have something to say about each and every top prospect. Among those prospects who have been getting plenty of attention is Oklahoma […]

Back in late March, Tennessee Titans star safety Kevin Byard and Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders both got into it on Twitter. Byard, who asked why he wasn’t considered to be one of his top safeties in the NFL, got dismissed as just another ordinary “fan” by Sanders. That’s pretty cold, Deion. At least […]

On Wednesday morning, the Baltimore Ravens finally found their backup for quarterback Joe Flacco by signing former Offensive Rookie of the Year Robert Griffin III to a one-year, $1 million deal. Griffin missed the entire 2017 season after going 1-4 in five starts for the Cleveland Browns the year prior. After two strong seasons with […]

Robert Griffin III has finally found a job. Colin Kaepernick? Well, he is still part of the unemployed club. Griffin III has recently inked a one-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens, and the fact that RGIII managed to find his way back into the NFL before Kaepernick only adds to the latter’s sentiment that NFL […]

The New England Patriots have parted ways with a number of key offensive players this offseason. The most recent being wide receiver Brandin Cooks. The move came as a bit of a surprise considering how well Cooks played last season. However, according to ESPN’s Mike Reiss, he says there are no hard feelings between him and […]

A few months ago, Houston Texans owner Bob McNair put himself in a negative after making a controversial remark, saying “We can’t have the inmates running the prison” during an owners-platers meeting last year. The phrase sounds bad enough even without any context, so the fact that McNair uttered that at a time when NFL […]

The Minnesota Vikings have managed to add some solid pieces to their already formidable unit this offseason. Now it seems they are focused on shoring up some depth at a few positions. It goes without saying that the Vikings boast one of the most talented receiving corps in the league. They managed to add to that […]

This past weekend, Los Angeles Rams star defensive tackle Aaron Donald became the center of attention after a video of him training with knives went viral on social media. It had many media outlets buzzing about him working aggressively in deflecting knives that were thrusted his way to help improve his speed and agility. There […]

When it comes to business matters, it is usually the most professional thing to handle that sort of stuff in private. However, don’t tell that to Buffalo Bills Pro Bowl offensive guard Richie Incognito. On Thursday morning from Arizona, the 34-year-old Incognito made a very public tweet directed at his sports agency, Athletes First, saying […]

The Oakland Raiders made the decision last week to part ways with longtime punter Marquette King after six seasons with the team. However, it wasn’t the move to cut him that caught most eyes; instead, it was how they did it. King was visiting the practice facility when he was released before having a chance […]

The Los Angeles Rams formally introduced their latest addition this offseason in veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks on Thursday morning. There was an array of topics discussed with Cooks about what he can bring to the team and his previous stops in the league. One of the matters that was addressed was his contract situation […]

Last week, the Oakland Raiders made the surprising decision to part ways with longtime punter Marquette King after six seasons. The move was made to save nearly $3 million in salary cap space this offseason, but the discussion shifted over to head coach Jon Gruden making the decision as part of sending a message. All […]

The Los Angeles Rams have made a plethora of moves to their roster this offseason to make a stronger push toward competing for a Super Bowl next season. The latest is the addition of veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks in a trade from the New England Patriots. All of this has once again brought up questions […]

The New York Jets are set to host free-agent defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins on Thursday, ESPN’s Dan Graziano reports. Hankins, 26, was cut by the Indianapolis Colts just a year after signing a three-year, $30 million contract. He played 15 games in his lone season with the Colts, registering 2.0 sacks and 44 total tackles. […]

The Los Angeles Rams made the major move earlier this week to acquire veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks to their promising young roster. The front office had been eyeballing the chance to add Cooks for quite some time, dating back to last offseason when he was still a member of the New Orleans Saints. In […]

The Los Angeles Rams made the big splash move on Tuesday afternoon with the acquisition of veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks from the New England Patriots. It marks the second trade in as many offseasons for Cooks, with the third stop in his brief NFL career. It has also provided him the opportunity to play […]

Marquette King’s agent said the Denver Broncos were high on his list of destinations. Apparently, they’re at the very top. After meeting with the Broncos on Thursday, the free-agent punter is expected to sign a three-year deal with Denver, per 9News’ Mike Klis. https://twitter.com/mikeklis/status/981959389257986048?s=21 The Broncos have subsequently announced that they’ve agreed to terms with […]

Heading into the 2018 NFL Draft, former Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson is regarded among the top players available at his position. This has pushed the high expectations forward that he could be selected in the first round later this month. Throughout this process, Jackson has taken a different approach that also includes deciding not to […]

The Miami Dolphins appear to have their sights set on picking up a quarterback at some point during the upcoming draft. They have been linked with Oklahoma’s Baker Mayfield, whom they were reportedly impressed with. They’re also set to meet with Washington State’s Luke Falk. However, Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald reports that despite […]

The Los Angeles Rams have arguably been the busiest team this offseason adding significant pieces to the puzzle through both the trade market and free agency. It has lifted the expectations forward toward being a Super Bowl contending team next season. At the same time, there remains a looming cloud of All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron […]

The Los Angeles Rams made another huge splash move on Tuesday afternoon with the acquisition of veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks from the New England Patriots. It brings another proven asset to the offense with another dynamic option in the passing game. Cooks became available after contract talks with the Patriots had stalled, but also […]

Veteran pass rusher Junior Galette is still on the free-agent market after the Washington Redskins decided to pull their contract offer from him. Galette’s search for a new team will take him to Oakland, where he’s set to visit the Raiders on Friday, ESPN’s John Keim reports. Keim also notes that there are a couple […]

Veteran guard Jahri Evans performed well for the Green Bay Packers after he signed for them on a one-year deal last offseason to replace the departed T.J. Lang. The 34-year-old is still a free agent and apparently wants to play another year. But while he is in no rush to commit his future to any […]

Former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back William Gay was on the verge of a deal to sign with the New York Giants on Wednesday and was on his way to New York to get a physical. Apparently, Gay passed that physical because he has officially signed his deal, his agent Jerrold Colton announced via Twitter. Thrilled […]

The Baltimore Ravens have already made some significant changes to their wide receiving corps this offseason, and they’re still looking to make more. They are set to host veteran wide receiver Eric Decker on a visit on Thursday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Former Titans’, Jets’ and Broncos’ WR Eric Decker is visiting today with the […]

Kevin Hogan remains the last survivor of the Browns’ quarterbacks last year, and it seems his days in Cleveland are now numbered. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that Hogan has requested and received permission from the team for his agent to seek a trade out of Cleveland. #Browns reserve QB Kevin Hogan has requested and […]

After some initial buzz about the Cleveland Browns possibly taking running back Saquon Barkley No. 1 overall, particularly after the Combine, much of the talk surrounding the team in recent weeks is that they are targeting a quarterback with that top pick. Sam Darnold has been a popular name that’s been linked to them along […]

Marquette King’s list of potential new teams is growing. The former Oakland Raiders punter drew some interest from the Minnesota Vikings shortly after his release. And now, it seems like the Denver Broncos could also be another destination for King, who apparently wouldn’t mind going to the Mile High City. “Marquette would love an opportunity to […]

The New England Patriots have seen the departure of some of their most key weapons on offense this season. Furthermore, there has been plenty of speculation regarding tight end Rob Gronkowski’s future with the team. As a result, the Patriots have focused on adding some depth on the offensive side of the ball. According to […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is heading into the final year of a five-year, $103.75 million extension. His new one, which is expected to come before the 2018 season starts, is going to be even bigger. The question is when it will actually be signed. In an email to Jeff Schultz of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Falcons […]

The Detroit Lions underwent some major changes with their coaching staff this offseason. That said, some personnel adjustments were to be expected. It goes without saying that quarterback Matthew Stafford will remain under center moving forward. The Lions have now seemingly solidified the quarterback group with the signing of Matt Cassel, according to NFL Network’s Mike […]

The Baltimore Ravens have been looking to find a backup for quarterback Joe Flacco all offseason, and on Wednesday, they finally found their man in Robert Griffin III. The team announced the signing this morning. The former NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and Heisman Trophy winner saw his career spiral downward after two promising […]

Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard’s young career is off to a stellar start. In his first two NFL seasons, the 23-year-old has surpassed the 1,000-rushing yard plateau in each campaign while adding an additional 423 yards through the air. While he gained nearly 200 less yards on the ground in 2017 compared to his […]

The Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles had one of the deepest rosters in the NFL last season, especially at tight end. Along with Pro Bowler Zach Ertz, Brenk Celek continued to produce in 2017 while Trey Burton emerged as a serious red zone threat. That changed this offseason, as the Eagles released Celek while watching […]

The Houston Texans were undoubtedly one of the most injury-riddled teams in the 2017 NFL season. Fortunately, they have regrouped and are poised for a strong comeback next season behind quarterback Deshaun Watson. Although his rookie season was cut early by an ACL tear, Watson is reportedly ahead of schedule in his rehabilitation process. However, head coach […]