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As with every NFL Combine, one of the most intriguing storylines will be which player runs the fastest 40-yard dash. Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross made history last year after breaking the record with a 4.22. However, this year’s combine saw a trio of defensive backs register the fastest times. LSU’s Donte Jackson, Tulane’s Parry […]

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins is set to become the biggest name on the market this offseason. Needless to say, the stars have aligned for Cousins to be rewarded with what could be the most lucrative contract in NFL history. Among the frontrunners to land his services are the Minnesota Vikings. According to the Burgundy Blog, former Redskins […]

The Cleveland Browns capped off two decades of misery with one of the worst campaigns in NFL history. It goes without saying that their struggles go beyond the lackluster product that has been placed on the field for some time now. The Browns are in need of a serious culture change. Fortunately, they have some potential […]

Former Oakland Raiders defensive end Aldon Smith made headlines once again for all the wrong reasons after he was arrested over the weekend for an alleged domestic violence dispute. Although he was subsequently released from jail, it seems he could be headed back soon. According to ABC’s Matt Stone, the San Francisco police have obtained a […]

The Seattle Seahawks enter the offseason already having undergone plenty of major changes. As a result, it seems they are not trying to make any more, especially on the defensive side of the ball. There had been reports looming about Seattle potentially dealing both safety Earl Thomas and defensive end Michael Bennett. However, according to NFL […]

When Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields suffered a brutal concussion (the reported fourth of his career) in Week 1 of the 2016 season, it appeared that his career might be over. The injury eventually landed the 2014 Pro Bowler on Injured Reserve, and Green Bay released him after the season. After not playing a […]

The anthem protest had been one of the biggest storylines of the NFL season. One of the teams at the forefront for all the wrong reasons was the Houston Texans. Considering the current landscape of citizen relations with law enforcement, the protests do not seem to be ending anytime soon. However, according to Houston Chronicle’s Jerome Solomon, the Texans will approach […]

One of the biggest storylines surrounding the 2018 NFL Draft are the reports regarding Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson. Despite being the most decorated quarterback in his class, there is speculation as to whether or not his skill set translates to the next level. As a result, he has largely been dropped out of the conversation […]

The Seattle Seahawks are coming off their first season missing the playoffs in six years, which has created an internal push to shake things up. Much of the roster overhaul is expected to come on the defensive side of the ball involving a few of their proven stars who helped make the Legion of Boom […]

The deadline is coming up for teams to place the franchise tag on someone, if they are going to do it. A few teams already have, and more are rumored to be thinking about it. The Los Angeles Rams certainly are. But, according to Ian Rappaport, they appear to be struggling with the decision of […]

With the NFL offseason nearly in full swing, the Kirk Cousins Sweepstakes is set to officially begin. The New York Jets are among the teams listed as finalists for his services. However, it seems the Jets are not approaching the situation without a contingency plan. According to Ralph Vacchiano of SNY, quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and Josh McCown […]

The looming future of Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell has been the team’s biggest storyline heading into the offseason. Both sides expressed plenty of optimism early that a long-term deal would be done. However, it seems the Steelers plan on slapping the franchise tag on him once again. Bell has since commented on the possibility […]

The New York Giants are coming off a 3-win season after many pegged them a legitimate playoff team in the NFC. Injuries ripped through the team’s roster with superstar wideout Odell Beckham Jr. among the players that missed the majority of the 2017 campaign. During the NFL offseason thus far, the Giants have already made […]

The Denver Broncos are expected to among the few teams expected to be in the hunt for Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins in free agency that is set to begin in less than two weeks. The front office is tasked with address their glaring need to address their situation under center. There has been some […]

This past week, the Los Angeles Rams made the decision to move on from former Pro Bowl defensive end Robert Quinn by shipping to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a pair of picks in the 2018 NFL Draft. Leading up to that transaction there had been plenty of ongoing discussions that the team was […]

Pro Bowl tight end Jimmy Graham is set to the hit free agent market for the first time in his career. He is expected to entertain several offers elsewhere around the league with the Seattle Seahawks being deemed unlikely to bring him back on a new deal later this month. Graham is still one of […]

Since quarterback Nick Foles helped guide the Philadelphia Eagles win their first Super Bowl last month, it has put the franchise in an intriguing position of deciding his future with the team. There has created much chatter around him possibly being an available commodity in the trade market this offseason. However, the Eagles have been quite firm […]

Through much of the last decade, veteran cornerback Antonio Cromartie was one of the most dependable players at his position in the league. However, he was unable to latch onto a team this past season marking the first time in his NFL career that he didn’t play a single game. This had placed much uncertainty […]

Former Oakland Raiders EDGE man Aldon Smith has found himself in the headlines once again for the wrong reasons following a domestic violence incident that occurred over the weekend. This has further pushed his life into another discouraging sputter headed south with the involvement of law enforcement in a serious matter. It had taken a […]

Florida State defensive back Derwin James has some admirers who’d like to see him in a Dallas Cowboys jersey in the near future. But as Chase Goodbread of NFL.com reports, James doesn’t expect to be on the board by the time the Cowboys pick at No. 19, so they’ll need to move up a bit […]

The deadline for the usage of the franchise tag is quickly approaching that is set to be passed on Tuesday afternoon. This has pushed the attention toward several different teams in the league with players in line to receive that designation prior to the start of the free agency period. One of which is the […]

Since the 2017 NFL season has wrapped up, the league has heightened its push to alter the catch rule to eliminate any additional issues that could arise. Much of this talk has been around simplifying the rule due to the complex nature of how a catch can be determined on any given play. At the […]

Ever since the Washington Redskins acquired Alex Smith from the Kansas City Chiefs, the NFL-loving free world has speculated on where Kirk Cousins is going to land. Over the weekend, the general belief was that he was down to the Minnesota Vikings, Denver Broncos, Arizona Cardinals, or New York Jets. According to Benjamin Albright, it […]

Defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson’s release from the New York Jets isn’t official quite yet, but he already has his first visit with another team lined up for when he does actually become a free agent. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Wilkerson plans to visit the Green Bay Packers in the first of what could be […]

Following a strong showing at the NFL Scouting Combine this past week, former Penn State running back Saquon Barkley has further strengthened his stock in the 2018 NFL Draft. He has also cemented the recognition as being arguably the best all-around talent in this year’s class that could have him in the running to be […]

Comparing college players to current NFL stars is a common tool used by the media and team executives to describe a prospect’s perceived potential and/or talent. While at the Combine, defensive end Bradley Chubb compared himself to a pair of current NFL greats in an attempt to illustrate what he brings to the table. If […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are flying high with the team still living it up after their Super Bowl win over Tom Brady’s New England Patriots. Although the team is enjoying being the league’s best during the offseason and that they should, there’s plenty of speculation and concern moving forward about the quarterback position. MVP candidate Carson […]

Entering this offseason, the Miami Dolphins have a clear-cut answer under center with veteran quarterback Ryan Tannehill set to make his return from torn ACL that cost him his entire 2017 campaign. The team has continued to voice confidence in Tannehill being able to return to form and take the next step. However, there has […]

A.J. McCarron was very nearly a Cleveland Browns player last season. But due to some typical Browns incompetence, the deal didn’t go through and McCarron was stuck in Cincinnati for the rest of the year. According to Peter King of Sports Illustrated, though, the Browns want to make it official this offseason and sign McCarron […]

The biggest name in the pool of 2018 NFL free agents has once again shaken the landscape of football. According to Bleacher Report’s Matt Miller, free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins has narrowed his list of destinations down to two teams, the New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings. Miller announced the news of the day on […]

While interest continues to build for several quarterbacks around the league, particularly impending free agents like Kirk Cousins and Teddy Bridgewater, there doesn’t seem to be much of a frenzy surrounding Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles. But according to Peter King of Sports Illustrated, the Eagles have received at least one “respectable” offer for the […]

The Dallas Cowboys appear to have a promising future ahead with quarterback Dak Prescott and running back Ezekiel Elliott leading the way for America’s Team. Although Elliott missed six games due to suspension and Prescott wasn’t as impressive as he was in his rookie campaign last season, the Cowboys are in a good spot and […]

Since the New England Patriots fell short in Super Bowl 52 against the Philadelphia Eagles, there has continued to uncertainty surrounding All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski’s future in the NFL. He had aired some skepticism around the notion of it being a guarantee that he would be back next season while eyeing a few weeks to […]

Despite their best efforts, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Le’Veon Bell appear unlikely to come to terms on a new long-term contract by March 6, which is the deadline for teams to use the franchise tag on a player. As a result, the Steelers will likely tag their star running back for a second year in […]

With the offseason nearly in full swing, the Minnesota Vikings have made their intentions to pursue quarterback Kirk Cousins clear. However, that does not necessarily mean they have turned the page on quarterback Case Keenum just yet. Keenum has reportedly garnered plenty of interest as a soon-to-be free agent. According to Mike Klis of 9News, the Vikings, Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, […]

In the days that have followed since Miami Dolphins made the decision to place the franchise tag onto star wide receiver Jarvis Landry, there has been constant trade chatter surrounding the situation. The team has made it clear that Landry can search for a new team via the trade market. There have been a few teams […]

With the start of the free agency period less than two weeks away, one of the most intriguing names will be veteran Los Angeles Rams cornerback Trumaine Johnson. He is on track to hit the free-agent market for the first time in his career where he is anticipated to draw plenty of interest across the […]

In the last several days, the Seattle Seahawks have reportedly made Pro Bowl defensive end Michael Bennett an available asset in the trade market. This has opened the door to the possibility of several teams jumping into the mix to pursue a deal to acquire Bennett’s services over the offseason. The 32-year-old is set to […]

The New England Patriots fell just shy of repeating as Super Bowl champions in a disappointing loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII. This has pushed forth the possible necessity of shaking some of the roster personnel up in order to get back on top in the 2018 campaign. This effort could foresee the […]