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With Tennesse Titans running back DeMarco Murray ruled out for Saturday’s matchup versus the New England Patriots, the team will once again rely heavily on running back Derrick Henry. Murray had initially suffered the injury in Week 16 of the 2017 NFL season. Since then, Henry has filled in tremendously as the Titans’ workhorse. As […]

The NFL has formally launched an investigation looking into the Oakland Raiders’ head coaching search and whether or not it violated the league’s Rooney Rule, which requires teams to interview at least one minority candidate for a vacant position. NFL officially now looking into Raiders’ head coach hiring process and whether they violated the Rooney […]

For many fans, this Sunday’s matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints brings a bit of deja vu. That is because the last time these two teams met, it was in the 2009 NFC Championship Game that still gets talked about to this day thanks to its brutal nature. Among the notable highlights of the […]

The Atlanta Falcons managed to once again enter another playoff game with a squeaky clean injury report outside of star wide receiver Julio Jones. Unfortunately, he is the player that will be most vital to their chances of defending the NFC crown this year. The five-time Pro Bowler missed two days of practice as a result […]

With the NFL Playoffs in full swing, each team enters each game with their own unique edge over the competition. Among the most notable qualities that are often discussed is which contender has the most big-game experience. However, New England Patriots star quarterback Tom Brady is not sold on having experience as an advantage. According to […]

Even though he had just won Super Bowl LI, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was still not satisfied with the current state of the offense. As a result, he went ahead and traded a first-round pick in exchange for then-New Orleans wide receiver Brandin Cooks. Cooks has since maintained his role as the most explosive […]

Although the Pittsburgh Steelers are mired in their preparation for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the divisional round of the playoffs, there is already speculation about their upcoming offseason. Of course, the first item on the list will be reaching a deal with star running back Le’Veon Bell. Bell has already voiced his frustration with not […]

While the New England Patriots’ Big 3 of Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, and Robert Kraft put out the flames of the reported turmoil during their bye week, defensive coordinator Matt Patricia did his due diligence regarding his next coaching gig. Patricia met with a number of teams during the Patriots’ extra time off, including the Detroit […]

Without Carson Wentz leading the offense, the Philadelphia Eagles need their defense to shine if they want to beat the defending NFC champion Atlanta Falcons. As a result, starting middle linebacker Dannell Ellerbe’s status has been a hot topic in the City of Brotherly Love this week. Despite being a full participant in practice on Thursday, […]

The Dallas Cowboys missed the playoffs this season after being the NFC’s top seed last year. America’s Team dealt with issues in different areas, including the six-game suspension for Ezekiel Elliott which prevented the team from living up to expectations. Along with all the drama that came from the Elliott suspension and the team missing […]

Through his first two seasons in the NFL, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry has shown flashes of potential to be a legitimate starter. Former Titans great Eddie George sees much more than that as he recently told Cameron Wolfe of ESPN that he believes Henry has the potential to be an MVP-caliber player. “He […]

Dallas Cowboys veteran wide receiver Brice Butler is set to hit the free agent market this upcoming offseason. During an interview on FX1’s “The Herd with Colin Cowherd” on Thursday morning, the 27-year-old made it clear that he’ll re-sign with the Cowboys in free agency if they guarantee that he’ll start next season. "I have […]

Prior to the start of the 2017 season, much was made of Pittsburgh Steelers star running back Le’Veon Bell’s contract situation. The plot thickened when Bell decided to sit out the entire preseason before officially signing the $12.1 million franchise tag just ahead of the season opener. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the 25-year-old […]

After a disappointing 6-10 season, the Oakland Raiders have decided to make some major changes to the coaching staff. The team has brought in Jon Gruden as Jack Del Rio’s successor and the one-time Super Bowl champion has some plans for quarterback Derek Carr. The two-time Pro Bowler is coming off a down season in […]

The Los Angeles Rams are set to head into the NFL offseason with several important questions that could have a significant impact on the future of the franchise. One of which is the contract situation surrounding star defensive tackle Aaron Donald, who is set to enter the final year of his deal. According to Myles […]

Heading into their divisional round matchup against the Tennessee Titans, the New England Patriots are finally at full strength with the additions of both defensive tackle Alan Branch and running back Rex Burkhead. From CBS Boston: Running back Rex Burkhead and defensive lineman Alan Branch both spoke to reporters on Wednesday, and both said they’re […]

The New England Patriots are in the news for all the wrong reasons once again with the NFL playoffs well underway. A report about the tension between Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft, and Tom Brady surfaced recently that has some wondering if an end of an era of dominant Patriots football is around the corner. If […]

Late on Wednesday afternoon, we learned that Pittsburgh Steelers starting cornerback Artie Burns left practice after suffering a non-contact knee injury. As most football fans and writers know, non-contact injuries are usually quite serious. Luckily for Burns and the Steelers, it appears that it’s not nearly as severe as originally feared. From Joe Rutter of the […]

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton will replace injured Cincinnati Bengals wideout A.J. Green on the AFC Pro Bowl roster, per Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk. Hilton was one of the lone bright spots for a Colts team which finished just 4-12 this season without star quarterback Andrew Luck. With Jacoby Brissett playing quarterback […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will face a tough challenge in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs with Ben Roethlisberger and company set to go head-to-head with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars are arguably one of the league’s elite defenses and will look to prove that fact this weekend against the high-powered offense in Pittsburgh. Roethlisberger […]

New Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy now has his offensive coordinator. The team has hired former Oregon Ducks head coach Mark Helfrich to fill the role previously held by Dowell Loggains, who left for the Miami Dolphins. Bears now have hired former Oregon HC Mark Helfrich as their offensive coordinator, per source. — Adam […]

The New England Patriots are dealing with a lot of negative attention once again as they head into the NFL playoffs with a report recently surfacing on ESPN about a rift in the front office. If there’s any truth to the report, things have gotten ugly between the three biggest figures within the organization and […]

The Atlanta Falcons won’t need to find a second offensive coordinator in as many years if head coach Dan Quinn is to be believed. Quinn has squashed rumors linking first-year offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian to the Seattle Seahawks, per the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s D. Orlando Ledbetter. “Zero chance of that,” Quinn said when asked about the […]

The New Orleans Saints will be missing offensive lineman Andrus Peat for their upcoming playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings. Peat suffered a broken left fibula and a high-ankle sprain in the Saints’ win over the Carolina Panthers during the wild-card round and has been placed on injured reserve. But on the bright side for […]

Jon Gruden and Rich Gannon combined to deliver two of the best seasons in recent memory for the Oakland Raiders. However, Gannon has passed up the chance to team up with his old head coach once more as he turned down an offer to be Gruden’s quarterbacks coach. Gannon, who has spent the last 12 […]

The Oakland Raiders have already made arguably the biggest splash in the offseason with the hiring of head coach Jon Gruden. Among the coach’s notable qualities is that he is known as one of the great motivators in football. Needless to say, the Raiders personnel can expect much more intensity in the coming 2018 NFL season. […]

Jon Gruden looks and sounds genuinely excited that he is back in the Bay Area. Speaking in front of reporters, including Rick Stroud of The Tampa Bay Times, during last Tuesday’s press conference, Gruden disclosed that he had no intention of leaving the Oakland Raiders in 2002, the year he was traded to the Tampa […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for an AFC Divisional Round showdown with the Jacksonville Jaguars at Heinz Field this coming Sunday. While Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier will not be able to join his teammates in that game because of a spinal injury that has left him unable to walk, he was there to watch them […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have expressed plenty areas of concern going into their matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Divisional Game. However, one would be a bit surprised to learn that among them is the mobility of quarterback Blake Bortles. While he may have had a stellar game on the ground versus the Buffalo […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will get their shot at revenge when they square off against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Divisional Game this Sunday. Furthermore, it is a chance for redemption for the Steelers’ defense after Jags rookie running back Leonard Fournette gashed them for 181 yards and two touchdowns en route to their worst […]

Following their disappointing end to the 2017 NFL season, the Tennessee Titans came up big with a clutch victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Wild Card. However, they now face a tall task in their matchup versus the New England Patriots the AFC Divisional Round. Needless to say, the Titans are heavy underdogs going into […]

Over the last few seasons, the Los Angeles Rams have assembled a talent-laden roster on both sides of the ball, but due to the salary cap and stars seeking lucrative contracts, they might have to part ways with either Robert Quinn or Mark Barron. Because of the depth they’ve built, the Rams will be forced […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars continue to be one of the biggest surprises in the NFL this season. Although they have managed to prove their doubters wrong up to this point, quarterback Blake Bortles continues to receive his fair share of criticism. Needless to say, not much has changed with the Jaguars ready to square off with […]

In their first meeting against the Jacksonville Jaguars earlier this season, the Pittsburgh Steelers fell flat in a disappointing 30-9 loss. In that game, the Black & Yellow moved away from their running game headed by Le’Veon Bell, as he recorded just 47 yards on 15 carries in defeat. With that in mind, the 25-year-old […]

The Oakland Raiders are starting over once again at the head coaching position. The team got Jon Gruden to agree to return to the team and sign a lucrative long-term deal in order to do it. The firing of head coach Jack Del Rio was a bit of a surprise considering the success he had […]

While big-name head coaching candidates like Matt Patricia and Josh McDaniels continue to float around the rumor mill, the Indianapolis Colts are surprisingly considering hiring Baylor head coach Matt Rhule. From ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg: SOURCES: Baylor coach Matt Rhule interviewed for the Indianapolis Colts head coaching vacancy earlier this week. Rhule, who completed his first […]

The Houston Texans are coming off a disappointing season marred by numerous injuries. Although the season didn’t end the way they wanted, the Texans appear to be headed in the right direction with up-and-coming quarterback Deshaun Watson leading the way in Houston. Along with Watson looking like the future of the franchise, the team had […]

After finishing 19th in total offense for the second straight season, the Carolina Panthers decided to clean house on that side of the ball by firing Mike Shula and Ken Dorsey. And now, they’re nearing a deal to make Norv Turner their next offseason coordinator, per ESPN’s David Newton. Along with Norv, the Panthers are […]

After they missed the playoffs for the first time since 2011, the Seattle Seahawks (9-7) made another big shakeup to their coaching staff on Wednesday afternoon when they fired assistant head coach and offensive line coach Tom Cable. According to the official Twitter account of Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network and Bob Condotta of […]