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The NFL caused a small uproar when UCF linebacker Shaquem Griffin was left off the initial list of players invited to this year’s Combine in Indianapolis. The former Knight eventually received his invitation. According to his test results, it safe to say that he certainly belongs there (and in the NFL). After opening eyes on […]

The long-lasting ugly saga between the National Football League and Jerry Jones continues to march on. With it comes tempers, frustration and, most importantly to members of the media, juicy quotes. Jones decided Sunday was a nice day to get another NFL shot in, according to Kate Hairopoulos of the Dallas Morning News. “He’s paid the […]

There’s no disputing the kid’s talent. It’s overwhelming. It’s amazing. It’s, at the risk of gushing all over the place, superhuman. The problem is obvious: Saquon Barkley plays running back, a devalued position that hurts all wishful NFL workhorses this time of year. This introduction invites us to an interesting scenario that could benefit beyond […]

The 2018 NFL Draft is expected to be one of the more quarterback-heavy affairs in recent years. Among the notable prospects is Wyoming’s Josh Allen. Allen is projected to go as high as No. 1 overall to the Cleveland Browns. However, according to Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News, he cannot stop gushing about his […]

To say that the New York Giants struggled in the 2017 NFL season would be a massive understatement. As a result, the Giants will continue to make some notable changes this offseason. One of them being a potential position switch for cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, the Giants are reportedly moving […]

The Dallas Cowboys endured quite a tumultuous 2017 NFL season, to say the least. It was then capped by watching their division-rival Philadelphia Eagles go on to win Super Bowl LII. Needless to say, there has been some jealousy brewing in the Cowboys franchise. According to Clarence Hill of the Star-Telegram, team owner Jerry Jones admitted […]

There has been plenty of talk about who’s the best player in the 2018 NFL Draft. UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen and Penn State running back Saquon Barkley have not been shy about giving themselves that distinction. N.C. State defensive end Nick Chubb has now added himself to that list. According to Charean Williams of Pro […]

It has been quite the road to recovery for Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. Following a horrific, potentially career-threatening knee injury, he is back healthy and poised to finally lead a team of his own in the 2018 NFL season. With the Vikings attempting to lure quarterback Kirk Cousins in free agency, it is likely that […]

The Kansas City chiefs kickstarted the offseason by trading quarterback Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins. As a result, the keys to the franchise have officially been handed over to quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The move may have come as a bit of a shocker considering Smith’s success in recent years. But according to Charean Williams of Pro […]

Oklahoma left tackle Orlando Brown has not covered himself in glory during the Combine. Aside from a disappointing showing on his 225-lb. bench press test, the highly-touted offensive line prospect also had  a shockingly slow 40-yard dash, which he received a lot of flak for. However, the Sooners quarterback Brown protected so well in college – […]

There are reportedly just four contenders left in the running in the Kirk Cousins sweepstakes: the New York Jets, Denver Broncos, Minnesota Vikings, and Arizona Cardinals. But according to Ralph Vacchiano of SNY, the feeling within the Jets is that one team has the upper hand over all the rest in terms of landing the much-coveted […]

Oklahoma’s Orlando Brown is considered one of the top left tackle prospects in this year’s draft. He had a terrific college career with the Sooners and also has a strong pedigree as his father played nine seasons in the NFL. However, Brown did not do his stock a lot of good during the Combine as […]

The Dallas Cowboys will be the next subject of Amazon’s NFL reality series “All or Nothing,” per NFL.com. The show, which will be in its third season and won the 2017 Sports Emmy for Outstanding Serialized Sports Documentary, will premiere on Amazon Prime on April 27. “We are excited to announce that the third season […]

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has a net worth of $5.6 billion, and while shelling out $2 million is probably something he would not lose some sleep over, he is definitely not willing to pay that much to the NFL, which wants him to pony up that amount to cover for the legal expenses the […]

Since the Miami Dolphins decided a few days ago to make Pro Bowl wide receiver Jarvis Landry available in the trade market, there has been some growing interest around the league in acquiring his services. He is currently set to play under a franchise tag worth $16.2 million for the 2018 season. One of the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have a few key players set to enter the free agent market following their first Super Bowl win. One of which is tight end Trey Burton, who has just completed his one-year, $2.7 million deal and should likely be aiming to cash in on his increased market value. According to Ian Rapoport of The […]

The Arizona Cardinals are expected to be one of the four finalists in the pursuit of Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins in free agency later this month. Prior to that, the front office has a major upcoming decision on their docket to make involving former Pro Bowl safety Tyrann Mathieu. Arizona has a pending situation […]

The Miami Dolphins have made the decision to place a franchise tag worth $16.2 million on star wide receiver Jarvis Landry to keep him under contract through the 2018 NFL season. However, the team has already made it clear to him that they plan to do by giving him permission to facilitate a trade. This has […]

It’s an ageless Indianapolis topic: Throw or not throw at the NFL Scouting Combine. Each class of collegiate quarterbacks head to the combine with that very topic in mind. Most throw. Others opt to pass up on showcasing that golden arm. The 2018 variety brought one individual who opted not to throw and he’s loving […]

Following the first Super Bowl win in franchise history, the Philadelphia Eagles have a pending decision to make concerning veteran wide receiver Torrey Smith, who has just finished the first year of his three-year, $15 million deal. There are second and third-year options on the contract that have potentially put him in position to hit the […]

One of the biggest storylines surrounding the Dallas Cowboys as they venture in the offseason is star wide receiver Dez Bryant’s contract situation. The team is believed to be eyeing a reworked deal that could better benefit the organization in helping reshape the roster over the next several months prior to the 2018 campaign. This […]

Last week, the Carolina Panthers made the decision to part ways with veteran safety Kurt Coleman solely with the purpose of garner more salary cap space for this offseason. Coleman has been one of the better players at his position over the last few years during his brief tenure in Carolina. This had put him […]

Since the Miami Dolphins placed the franchise tag onto star wide receiver Jarvis Landry, the team has made it clear that he is available on the trade market. This has created a shift in the league with one of the most talented players at the position being an acquirable asset. However, the interest from several teams has only […]

With the offseason already being kicked into full gear, the Atlanta Falcons are among the teams looking to re-tool their roster following a disappointing end to the 2017 NFL season. As a result, they will be looking to shed many of the contracts they took on last offseason. The Falcons already announced the release of longtime […]

One of the top priorities for the Green Bay Packers this NFL offseason has centered around the long-term future of All-Pro quarterback Aaron Rodgers. He is set to enter the fourth year of his five-year, $110 million deal that has pushed forth the pressure on the front office to get a new extension worked out. […]

One of the most intriguing talents in the crop of quarterbacks heading into this year’s NFL Draft is Wyoming’s Josh Allen. He has progressively seen his stock continue to rise up the draft board over the last several months behind the promising potential and ability that he has displayed on the field. There have been […]

UCLA’s Josh Rosen is undoubtedly one of the best quarterback prospects in the 2018 NFL Draft. However, the biggest knock on him thus far has been questions about his character off the field during his time in college. Rosen has never been shy about speaking his mind on a number of wide-ranging topics. Now he is […]

The 2017 NFL season was the best one by far for New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis. As a result, he has become perhaps the biggest name on running back market going into the offseason. Early reports suggest that multiple teams have already emerged as potential suitors. However, according to Jeff Howe of the Boston […]

Before he became a household name as the quarterback of the Seattle Seahawks, Russell Wilson was a baseball player. Friday afternoon he got to live the ultimate dream every kid that ever picks up a bat has. He got an at-bat with the New York Yankees. Sadly, the dream did not end as well as […]

With the start of the 2018 NFL season just around the corner, the Kirk Cousins Sweepstakes has already begun. Every team with a serious need at quarterback has been linked to Cousins this offseason. However, it seems he has narrowed it down to a final four. According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the teams still in the […]

The Los Angeles Rams have become one of the more active teams in the league over the last couple of weeks prior to the start of the free agency period. This has seen them already make two significant moves that will have a major impact on the defensive side of the ball. The latest has […]

The Seattle Seahawks endured a disappointing 2017 NFL season, to say the least. As a result, the Seahawks nearly cleaned house with the coaching staff outside of head coach Pete Carroll. Of course, making such drastic changes in such a short period of time is always a tough adjustment. However, according to Curtis Crabtree of Pro Football Talk, Carroll […]

Storylines surrounding the 2018 NFL Draft have been headlined by the prospect of Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson potentially switching positions to wide receiver. It was facilitated by reports that teams had requested he participate in drills with the wideouts at the NFL Combine. However, it seems even Jackson is hearing this for the first time. […]

In the last few days, one of the biggest storylines surrounding the NFL Scouting Combine and the upcoming 2018 NFL Draft has been USC quarterback Sam Darnold expected to not throw at the event. This has placed more scrutiny on his throwing ability that will now only be showcased in his school’s Pro Day in […]

Fresh off their most successful season in well over a decade, the Los Angeles Rams have a few major decisions in free agency on the docket that will first need to be addressed prior to the 2018 NFL Draft. The front office has already made it known that they are looking to continue to improve […]

In less than two weeks, Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins will hit the free-agent market for the first time in his NFL career, a place that’s already gained him plenty of attention. He has been widely been regarded as being the top available player at his position in this year’s projected crop. One of the […]

Through his first five seasons in the league, Arizona Cardinals safety Tyrann Mathieu has been one of the prominent stars at his position. This had helped him earn a significant contract extension from the organization last offseason inking a five-year, $62.5 million extension that has elevated him to become one of the highest-paid players at […]

One of the more intriguing prospects in this year’s draft has been former Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson due to the larger amount of concern about whether he could have success at that position at the next level. Much of this has centered around his ability to throw the ball with accuracy and his mechanics in […]

When an NFL team finishes their season with a 6-10 record, usually there won’t be too much to smile about. Don’t tell that to head coach Kyle Shanahan and his up-and-coming San Francisco 49ers, though. In an interview with Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk on Friday afternoon, coach Shanahan reflected on the 49ers’ 2017-18 […]