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The Washington Commanders’ offseason received a lukewarm “C” grade from ESPN, underscoring a mix of bold gambles and questionable investments as the team looks to build around quarterback Jayden Daniels’ rookie contract. Headlining the offseason was Washington’s aggressive trade for left tackle Laremy Tunsil. The Commanders sent a package of picks, including a future second-rounder, […]

In a surprising twist, ESPN awarded the Los Angeles Rams a higher offseason grade (A) than their NFC West rival, the San Francisco 49ers (A-). While both teams made impactful moves, the Rams’ bold blend of short- and long-term planning sets them apart, and the better grades signal a possible NFL power shift in the […]

With the Pittsburgh Steelers preparing for training camp, it has no doubt been a busy offseason for them, making huge additions on each side of the ball. As the latest big addition for the Steelers was acquiring Jalen Ramsey in a trade, ESPN’s Seth Walder had a relatively scathing overview of the team’s moves thus […]

ESPN didn’t pull any punches when it handed the New Orleans Saints the worst offseason grade in the NFL, giving the Saints a hard “D” that reflects more than just a few questionable decisions. While the Saints may have stumbled into some positive outcomes, the process behind their offseason strategy, or lack thereof, shows a […]

The Seattle Seahawks were a surprisingly competitive team in 2024. Seattle finished the season with 10 wins and nearly made the NFC playoffs. Now there is reason for optimism after Seattle signed Sam Darnold as their new quarterback. Darnold had a fantastic 2024 campaign in Minnesota. If he delivers even a fraction of that production […]

The Las Vegas Raiders’ selection of Ashton Jeanty with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft has drawn criticism from ESPN analyst Seth Walder, who labeled the move as one of the team’s least favorable decisions of the offseason. In ESPN’s latest offseason grades article, Walder broke down every NFL team’s key […]

The Chicago Bears made several notable moves in the 2025 NFL free agency period, including signing longtime Atlanta Falcons star Grady Jarrett. While signing Jarrett made headlines, it was an “awful value” signing, according to ESPN’s Seth Walder. The Bears gave Jarrett a three-year, $43.5 million contract shortly after his release from the Falcons. The […]

As the Arizona Cardinals gear up for their 2025 training camp, the buzz isn’t just about the promising rookies or the star-studded offense. Behind the scenes, some players who quietly contributed last season might soon find themselves wearing a different jersey. Sure, the Cardinals have made headlines with their offseason defensive upgrades and the continued […]

Backup quarterbacks are often unheralded, but they can sometimes make or break a team’s season. Coming off their fifth Super Bowl appearance in the last six years, the Kansas City Chiefs signed veteran quarterback Gardner Minshew II in free agency to back up Patrick Mahomes in 2025, a move that some viewed as a savvy […]

The Dallas Cowboys were one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL last season. A season-ending injury to Dak Prescott contributed to the Cowboys only winning seven games and missing the playoffs. Hopefully the Cowboys can turn over a new leaf under new head coach Brian Schottenheimer. ESPN’s Seth Walder released an article on […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars entered the 2025 offseason with a measured approach. They opted for stability over splashy free agency. Their activity was subdued, largely focused on replacing departed players with mid-level veterans. Notably, they lost standout tight end Evan Engram. Yet, the draft injected fresh excitement into the franchise’s future. New general manager James Gladstone […]

Two former receivers during Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers‘ time with the team, Randall Cobb and Jordy Nelson, reunited while attending the 2025 Wimbledon event. Cobb posted an image on his Instagram Stories of himself with Nelson at Wimbledon. They are both wearing white shirts, and Nelson is sipping a drink with his pinky […]

The NFL continues to stay in the spotlight after news broke in June about alleged collusion between the league and the NFLPA. Both sides appeared to cover up collusion following Deshaun Watson’s fully guaranteed contract in 2022. Now one of the NFLPA’s leaders is coming under fire with accusations of a conflict of interest. NFLPA […]

The Denver Broncos enter 2025 training camp with momentum after a surprising playoff run in 2024. Rookie quarterback Bo Nix silenced early doubters by leading a competent offense. In addition, the front office has surrounded him with more weapons. They now have rookie RB RJ Harvey, WR Pat Bryant, and veteran TE Evan Engram joining […]

The Las Vegas Raiders enter the 2025 NFL training camp with a buzz that’s been missing in the desert for years. After an offseason packed with headline-grabbing moves, Raider Nation is brimming with hope and anticipation. Of course, with a new regime in charge and a roster in flux, even established names could be on […]

The Miami Dolphins are entering the 2025 NFL training camp with a roster that feels simultaneously promising and precarious. They just had an offseason marked by a few bold additions and several notable departures. Now, the pressure is on for head coach Mike McDaniel and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to prove that last year’s disappointing campaign […]

Former NFL star and Norfolk State special teams coordinator Tory Woodbury is getting his second shot at a huge NFL oppourtunity. Per a report by HBCU Gameday, Woodbury has been named a Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellow by the Minnesota Vikings. This will be Woodbury’s second time as a fellow, as he served with the […]

Los Angeles Rams star receiver Davante Adams understands LeBron James’ legacy as one of the greatest NBA players ever. He also believes he could’ve had a great NFL career as well. Adams appeared on a July 9 episode of the Dan Patrick Show. He looked over James’ football career in high school, where he scored […]

The Green Bay Packers are getting creative with their fans to build up excitement for the upcoming season. Literally. The team has announced its “Give Us A Sign” contest, which looks for “clever captions” and “savvy sign ideas” that will be used on gamedays. A panel of judges will pick the top 16 entries as […]

Saquon Barkley’s relationship with the Philadelphia Eagles wasn’t just successful but historic. After signing a three-year, $37.75 million contract during the 2024 free agency, Barkley blew everyone out of the water with 2,005 rushing yards and 13 rushing touchdowns, 278 receiving yards, and two receiving touchdowns during the regular season. His contributions were crucial in […]

The New England Patriots are preparing for the upcoming 2025-26 season with plenty of new faces on the roster and coaching staff. Hopes are high for quarterback Drake Maye, as he is entering the second year of his career. And from the sounds of it, he’s connecting early and often with new wide receiver Stefon […]

Former Dallas Cowboys tight end and civil rights advocate Pettis Norman has passed away at age 86. Norman leaves behind a legacy of putting in hard work on and off the field. Raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, Norman attended Johnson C. Smith University on a scholarship offer from Coach Eddie McGirt. He was a standout […]

Davante Adams entered the NFL in the 2014 NFL Draft after being selected in the second round by the Green Bay Packers. He instantly connected with Aaron Rodgers as his new favorite target out wide, which led to him following Rodgers to the New York Jets. However, it was not all sunshine and roses in […]

Teams around the league are preparing for the 2025-26 season with preseason kicking off in August. With speculation surrounding each franchise, it appears that one NFL insider believes the New England Patriots’ offense could be a concern, following a recent column that gave them a low grade. ESPN’s Bill Barnwell ranked the Patriots’ offense 30th […]

In recent weeks, some reports have revealed that the NFL and NFLPA had allegedly been involved in collusion. On Wednesday, it was found that both sides had agreed to keep the collision findings a secret. Reports indicate that the NFL and NFLPA had a confidentiality agreement in place to not inform players of an arbitration […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have inquiring minds wondering the future usage of Travis Hunter. Will new head coach Liam Coen put a cap on Hunter’s snaps and place him in one area? Or will the Heisman Trophy winner handle receptions then bottle catches as a two-way player? One insider Wednesday leaked out the unusual plan for […]

The San Francisco 49ers have a wonderful history that includes five Super Bowl victories and eight overall appearances. Therefore, it’s pretty easy to find some great teams in an organization with such a rich history. When examining the 10 greatest 49ers teams of all time, it’s essential to consider the impact they made and the […]

Minnesota Vikings’ defensive end Dallas Turner was recently involved in a scam that saw him lose $240,000. Reports indicate that police have identified two suspects during the investigation. Turner, who is 22 years old, was scammed out of $240,000 by someone impersonating a representative at Chase Bank, according to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team […]

There are not a lot of former athletes who decide to get into the ownership business after they are finished playing. Some athletes decide that owning a team is their next line of profession, like Tom Brady, Magic Johnson, etc. In this case, two-time NFL Super Bowl champion Eli Manning had a previous interest in […]

The Tennessee Titans finally have some hope for the future. Tennessee used the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on QB Cam Ward. The Titans now have a franchise quarterback who they can build around in the years to come. Tennessee may not solve all of their problems ahead of the 2025 season. […]

With the Pittsburgh Steelers dealing with the T.J. Watt contract situation, there has been speculation on whether both sides will agree to a long-term deal. As the rumors around Watt will continue, there has been an interesting perspective on the matter from Patrick Rooney Jr., a member of the family that owns the team. Rooney […]

As the Kansas City Chiefs duo of Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce look for a great 2025 season after the disappointing Super Bowl loss, there is also the rest of the team that has made some new additions that could be exciting, like Josh Simmons. With the Chiefs looking to bounce back from the Super […]

The Dallas Cowboys are never far from the spotlight, and outside linebacker Micah Parsons has been identified as a player worth keeping an eye on once the NFL season kicks off in September. ESPN recently surveyed executives, coaches, and scouts to rank the top 10 players at 11 different positions. While Parsons was not named […]

It’s been a busy offseason for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who recently signed prized free agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers, hoping to fortify that position going forward. The Steelers have also acquired wide receiver DK Metcalf and traded George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys as part of a slew of moves to restructure their offense heading into […]

The New Orleans Saints are in a new era. To celebrate, the Saints are adding a heavenly twist to their iconic look in 2025. Recently, the team introduced a new white alternate helmet that has fans buzzing and Saints insider Jonathan Jones affectionately dubbing them the “Pope Hats.” The Pope hats are here https://t.co/EL53CG2IE6 — […]

It was a shock to many when the Pittsburgh Steelers traded for Jalen Ramsey in exchange for Minkah Fitzpatrick as one of the pieces, as it also garnered an interesting reaction from former quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. While fans predict how Ramsey will play with the Steelers, Roethlisberger looks more inward, looking at the culture of […]

The Detroit Lions know that the 2024 season is a tough act to follow. Detroit won 15 games and secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs, both of which were franchise firsts. The Lions did not make any noise in the playoffs though, which is their biggest area of improvement for the 2025 […]

The Las Vegas Raiders will look like a brand new team when the 2025 NFL season kicks off this fall. The Raiders made several big moves this offseason, including signing Pete Carroll at head coach and trading for QB Geno Smith. Hopefully a combination of new blood on offense, and Maxx Crosby holding down the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are ready to compete ahead of a crucial 2025 season. Pittsburgh’s epic streak of winning seasons is still alive, but could go up in smoke later this fall. Hopefully the addition of QB Aaron Rodgers, and a new contract for T.J. Watt, will help the Steelers get back to the playoffs in […]