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New Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst has some decisions to make regarding a trio of Packers veterans, namely wide receivers Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb, as well as linebacker Clay Matthews. All three are signed to big deals, and the Packers might have to sacrifice at least one of them in order to […]

The Los Angeles Rams face a challenge to retain cornerback Trumaine Johnson this offseason. Johnson will likely command a big long-term deal as one of, if not the best cornerback on the free-agent market. The Rams could have a tough decision whether to match any such offer, especially since they also have other key free […]

The New England Patriots could be in the market for a new starting cornerback this offseason with Malcolm Butler most likely on his way out. As it so happens, two very high-profile corners in Richard Sherman and Aqib Talib are rumored to become available this offseason. And according to Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald, […]

As has been speculated previously, the Indianapolis Colts will indeed not bring back veteran running back Frank Gore for next season. Colts GM Chris Ballard confirmed this to ESPN’s Mike Wells, saying he had already discussed that scenario with Gore even during the season. “We had a discussion. We had it multiple times during the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have quite the offseason ahead of them if they are to solidify their championship-caliber team moving forward. Of course, their first order of business will be signing running back Le’Veon Bell to a lucrative contract extension. There has been optimism from both sides regarding the potential long-term deal. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, general manager […]

It goes without saying that the future of Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant is far from being set in stone. Meanwhile, head coach Jason Garrett is doing his best to avoid any questions about the star wideout’s looming status with the team. However, the clock is ticking for both sides to decide how they want to […]

The New York Giants are set to engage in an eventful offseason headlined by wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. The Giants’ star wideout has made his desire for a new contract known ever since the end of the 2017 NFL season. Beckham Jr. is likely seeking a deal that will make him the highest-paid wide receiver in the […]

Johnny Manziel really wants to get back into the NFL. He added another step to his return journey recently with some revealing information about what he is willing to do and how much money he’d require. It appears that he would be happy to just be on the scout team and would do it for […]

Whenever a team is as successful as the New England Patriots, there is one story everyone wants to break. Everyone wants to be the one that finds the kink in the armor. Several stories came out during the playoff run. It looks like another one is developing involving Rob Gronkowski and his alleged use of […]

The script could not have been written any better for both the Philadelphia Eagles and quarterback Nick Foles in the 2017 NFL season. Not only did they pull off the upset in Super Bowl LII, but the Eagles are in a position to get a massive return for Foles should they choose to go that […]

The Los Angeles Rams made their first big-splash move of the NFL offseason with the agreed upon trade with the Kansas City Chiefs to acquire All-Pro cornerback Marcus Peters. It has brought a significant upgrade to their secondary with the addition of one of the most talented young defensive backs in the league. Although the […]

The Cleveland Browns are a unique position of holding the first and fourth overall picks in the 2018 NFL draft that has put them in play to add a promising young quarterback to the mix. There will be several intriguing options on the board for the organization at either of those top selections. This has […]

One of the more intriguing quarterback prospects from this year’s NFL Draft class has been Louisville’s Lamar Jackson. There have been constant questions concerning whether he can truly have success under center at the next level or should seriously consider making a position change to wide receiver to maximize his abilities on the field. There […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off a disappointing end to a promising 2017 season that saw them finish with one of the best records in the league. They fell in their first playoff game in the divisional round against the Jacksonville Jaguars, leading to the team’s top brass voicing that changes are coming. One of […]

It is no secret that the Cleveland Browns have been mired in mediocrity for quite some time now. However, the one consistent factor about their franchise has always been left tackle, Joe Thomas. Unfortunately, Thomas is at the point in his accomplished career where he is contemplating retirement. While the Browns would surely love to have […]

In his first two seasons in the league, Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl running back Ezekiel Elliott has proven to be one of the talents in the league at his position. He has quickly become a bonafide star in Dallas that the franchise could build the offense around for the next decade. However, his play on […]

Over the last few weeks, there has been a growing uncertainty with the Denver Broncos surrounding the future of two key offensive contributors in wide receivers Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders. The notion that one or both could be let go has only gained ground with free agency approaching. In fact, it appeared likely that […]

There has been plenty of speculation regarding the future of New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski heading into the offseason. The Patriots star announced he was considering retirement following New England’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII. Early reports even suggested that he was considering other ventures as an actor and entertainer. […]

Following the news that the NFL ended its partnership with Papa John’s as the official pizza of the league, it left a huge opportunity for another company to step in (Domino’s? Pizza Hut?). Papa John’s pristinely held the spot since the 2010 season, and they were signed on for several more years. However, this sudden […]

The 2017 season came to a disappointing end for the Atlanta Falcons. For linebacker Vic Beasley, the entire season was a forgettable one. Although Beasley failed to follow up his spectacular performance in 2016, he has still shown plenty of promise as a premier edge rusher. As a result, the Falcons announced they will exercise his […]

Although he did not play in the 2017 season, it has been an eventful return to football for Washington Redskins safety Su’a Cravens. Cravens’ application for reinstatement was a success and he is now poised for a comeback. Needless to say, his sudden retirement may have worn out his welcome in Washington. As a result, the […]

The future of Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jarvis Landry has been the team’s biggest storyline going into the offseason. Although Miami announced the decision to franchise tag him, it comes with the presumption that they will be looking to move the Pro Bowl wideout at some point before the 2018 NFL Draft. There is even […]

Despite the lackluster 2017 NFL season for the Chicago Bears, there is a newfound sense of optimism within the organization. Unfortunately, the Bears’ brass must first erase the mistakes it made last offseason. One of them was the signing of backup quarterback Mike Glennon to a lucrative three-year, $45 million deal. According to Josh Alper of […]

In the last several weeks, there have been plenty of questions concerning former Pro Bowl running back Marshawn Lynch’s future with the team. There hasn’t been any concrete He is set to enter the second year of his two-year, $9 million deal that has a $1 million roster bonus that will come into effect on March […]

The Denver Broncos’ decision to find a new quarterback has long been a foregone conclusion since their disappointing performance throughout the 2017 NFL season. However, it seems head coach Vance Joseph is not ready to publicly acknowledge the inevitable. Various members of the Broncos have not been shy about expressing their desire for Washington Redskins quarterback […]

The Buffalo Bills swung a big trade last season which saw them land wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin from the Carolina Panthers. Unfortunately, Benjamin tore his meniscus in his right knee in just his second game with the team. He missed two weeks and was clearly not 100 percent upon returning for the last four games […]

In the last several months since suffering a broken ankle, New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has been progressively on the mend from the injury. He has continued to make strides forward in his recovery toward being physically ready to go well ahead of the start of the 2018 season. Beckham Jr. has […]

Despite the Buffalo Bills coming off their first playoff appearance in nearly two decades, there has been constant chatter concerning former Pro Bowl quarterback Tyrod Taylor’s increasingly shaky future with the team. This conversation has only continued to grow louder the further removed the organization has gotten from the 2017 season. Taylor is set to be […]

The Arizona Cardinals have undergone a major overhaul thus far in the offseason. With all the new changes, there has been some speculation regarding running back Adrian Peterson’s future with the team. It goes without saying that Peterson is not the lethal runner he used to be. However, according to Chris Wesseling of NFL.com, general manager Steve […]

Through his first four years in the league with the Oakland Raiders, defensive end Khalil Mack has established himself as one of the premier defensive players in the league. It has quickly made him one of the cornerstone pieces of the franchises as their best player on the defensive side of the ball. Mack is set […]

Like most of his Oakland Raiders teammates, wide receiver Amari Cooper had a disappointing 2017 season. He had just 48 catches for 680 yards, which were easily his lowest numbers in his first three years in the league. However, he was playing hurt for most of the year, as quarterback Derek Carr revealed recently. Luckily, […]

Following a disappointing 2017 season, the New York Giants find themselves in a unique position of holding the second overall pick in this year’s draft. This has immediately placed a plethora of options in front of the front office to choose to do with the high draft selection come late April. New York has an […]

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier has made tremendous progress since undergoing spinal surgery to repair the serious injury he suffered against the Cincinnati Bengals last season. He’s out of the hospital and is already working his way toward walking on his own power in a relatively short span of time. But regardless of what happens […]

It’s all over for Big Mo at Florham Park, New Jersey. The news everybody knew was coming at some point during this particular offseason has come down on the same day the proud Matt Forte announced his retirement. According to sources close to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the New York Jets have notified defensive lineman Muhammad […]

New England Patriots fans are still waiting to find out whether tight end Rob Gronkowski is going to retire. The news that it was even an option caught them by surprise. But in light of recent reports, it sounds like it’s been something Gronkowski has been contemplating for quite some time. According to NBC Sports […]

Fans of running back Matt Forte received some news Wednesday that they likely knew was coming. They hoped it wasn’t, but eventually, every NFL player travels down this final road. Forte announced that he is retiring from the NFL. Forte tweeted the news to his fans Wednesday: https://t.co/DqIf5X7zIu pic.twitter.com/4PzGZNNdgM — Matt Forte (@MattForte22) February 28, […]

Everyone thought that Chip Kelly was a shoe-in to be a successful head coach in the NFL. Instead, he blew up the Philadelphia Eagles, angered a lot of fans and players, and was fired twice in four years. Many of the players he clashed with in Philadelphia, like DeSean Jackson, still don’t like him. Recently, […]

The Carolina Panthers have continued to clean out their roster of veterans. After releasing safety Kurt Coleman and defensive end Charles Johnson earlier in the week, they’ve now cut veteran running back Jonathan Stewart, the team announced on their official website. “Jonathan played the game the way you want. He brought an element of toughness […]

New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola is about to hit free agency this offseason and still deliberating whether to return for a 10th NFL season next year. But if he does return, he’s made it pretty clear where he wants to play, even though he’s realistic about how that might not happen. “I’m a […]