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There’s no doubt Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby is good at his job. And he can compare himself to another famous player. However, teammate Brock Bowers is the one who made history in an ESPN poll. Bowers became the first player to rank No. 1 at his position so early in his career, according […]

The Kansas City Chiefs might collectively have a chip on their shoulder entering 2025, but tight end Travis Kelce could have the most to prove. ESPN recently surveyed executives, coaches, and scouts to rank the top 10 players at 11 different positions. Kelce was named the fifth-best tight end on this year’s list, and it […]

The San Francisco 49ers had a disappointing 2024 campaign, only winning six games and missing the playoffs. Now the 49ers have a renewed sense of optimism heading into the 2025 season. It helps to have one of the league’s best tight ends on the team. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler ranked the top 10 tight ends in […]

The New York Jets are rebuilding after the organization’s dream of an Aaron Rodgers-led championship run ended in a nightmare. The team replaced its general manager, head coach, coordinators and quarterback since last year’s season opener. Aaron Glenn is at the helm now, running the organization with first-time GM Darren Mougey. And with new management […]

Cooper Flagg made his professional debut Thursday in a Summer League game against the Los Angeles Lakers held at the Thomas and Mack Center. And Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty was on hand to help out. Jeanty performed a ceremonial tip-off prior to the matchup between the Mavericks and the Lakers, per ESPN’s […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers did a major reset in the offseason to finally make a deep run after a string of mediocre campaigns. Obviously, their biggest move was signing quarterback Aaron Rodgers to a one-year deal worth $30 million. It’s a high-risk, high-reward gamble for the Steelers, with the 42-year-old Rodgers already on the tail-end of […]

JJ McCarthy and his fiancèe Katya Kuropas are gearing up for their bundle of joy! The Minnesota Vikings quarterback’s fiancée shared photos on Instagram of their magical baby shower on Tuesday (July 8). Kuropas was surrounded by her friends and family to celebrate her journey into motherhood. Several photos from the baby shower showed her […]

As anticipation builds for the 2025 NFL season, the New England Patriots have embraced a bold new direction. The team has blended fresh faces with proven veterans and a revamped coaching staff. With optimism swirling around Gillette Stadium, the Patriots are determined to reestablish themselves as contenders in a fiercely competitive AFC East. Yet, with […]

After offseason surgery, Tyreek Hill recently reached a recovery milestone. But he still may not be over the Miami Dolphins trading Jalen Ramsey. However, he seemed to have fun recently when he played “Are You Smarter Than a Fifth-Grader” with Tee Higgins and Stephon Gilmore. Hill asked some questions, according to a post on TikTok. […]

While the Kansas City Chiefs deal with the contract of Trey Smith, Xavier Worthy may be taking on a different role this season. Also, Worthy revealed Andy Reid’s warning for the 2025 season. It has to do with being prepared to run deep routes, according to a post on X by Up & Adams. “Coach […]

The San Francisco 49ers have will eventually find out if Brandon Aiyuk is at full strength. He lost 10 games of action due to a knee injury. Well, Aiyuk received a stunning injury update Thursday. One that fans needed to know as NFL training camp draws near. Longtime 49ers insider for NBC Sports Bay Area […]

The biggest thing facing the Pittsburgh Steelers these days is whether to load up the cash truck and park it at T.J. Watt’s house. Apparently, the guaranteed money is a sticking point. But while the Steelers figure out that mess, it’s time to take a look at the 10 greatest Steelers teams of all time. […]

Every year, on one of the most eventful days of the summer, people go crazy on the 4th of July. Fireworks are shot everywhere, and people go out of their way to be a part of the fun. It is a day that embraces America. Injuries always happen, and it isn’t a shock anymore when […]

Since the Washington Commanders rebranded in 2022, many traditional fans have openly expressed a preference for the team’s original name. United States President Donald Trump is one of those fans, doubling down on his belief that the team should not have changed its original name. Following Trump’s comments, a potential return to the Washington Redskins […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ newly acquired wide receiver Demarcus Robinson has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor DUI charge in connection with a November 2024 arrest when he was a member of the Los Angeles Rams. The plea was entered during a court appearance on Tuesday in Los Angeles, where Robinson was sentenced to 36 […]

The NFL season is right around the corner, and one of the biggest storylines coming into this season will be what happens with the Detroit Lions. They were one of the best teams in the NFL last season, but disappointed in the postseason. Despite that, there is still a lot of talent on the roster, […]

The Kansas City Chiefs will be looking to get back to the place they’ve been for the past few years, but this time they’re going to want to win. In order for them to reach their goal of another championship, everybody must play at a high level, from every player on the offense to the […]

In today’s Washington Commanders world, a former Super Bowl hero urged the team to pay its star wide receiver. And Joe Theismann knows how important it is to keep a talent like Terry McLaurin happy. But where do Theismann’s teams rank among the 10 greatest Commanders squads of all time? And does last year’s NFC […]

The New England Patriots have won six championships over the past 25 years, with Tom Brady leading them to victory in each of them. As New England has had a lot of success over the years, it’s the perfect time to figure out where these teams rank. The greatest Patriots teams of all time have […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are in a race against time. With the July 15 deadline for a contract extension looming, Pro Bowl guard Trey Smith is still on the franchise tag, concentrating on getting ready for training camp while his agents and the front office work out the details. Smith will, at least for the […]

McThe Green Bay Packers could make a sneaky deal this summer. And it could come from the weapons currently used by Jordan Love, who needs to step up this year. Also, a $68 million Packers’ star made a massive leap in the ESPN safety rankings. McKinney ranked at No. 10 in the 2024 version of […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl champions and look to repeat in the 2025-26 season. With all this title defense talk, it is the best time to look at the greatest Eagles teams in history. While some of the greatest Philly teams of all time have won Super Bowl titles, some have fallen short. Yes, […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are currently preparing for the upcoming 2025-26 NFL season, in which they will attempt to bounce back from their humiliating Super Bowl defeat at the hands of the Philadelphia Eagles this past February. It was the third straight AFC championship for Kansas City, but it remains to be seen how the […]

By land or by air, the Green Bay Packers have key weapons in the receiver room as well as the running back position. But what they’re lacking may filter into the discussion as ESPN eyes a potential late offseason move to bolster the Packers’ roster. Green Bay made a key move with the signing of […]

ESPN handed the Buffalo Bills a B+ grade for their 2024 offseason, a mark that reflects a franchise opting for stability over splash. While other teams grabbed headlines with blockbuster trades or flashy signings, Buffalo zeroed in on something often overlooked: internal continuity. The biggest Buffalo highlight was extending quarterback Josh Allen, locking in the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are currently gearing up for the 2025-26 NFL season, in which they will look to defend their Super Bowl championship. The Eagles were dominant down the stretch of the 2024-25 season and into the playoffs, where they annihilated the Kansas City Chiefs to win their first Super Bowl since the 2017 season. […]

There have been many great Buffalo Bills players throughout the past 60 years. Unfortunately, none of them have won a Super Bowl. There have been championships. Yes, two of the best Bills teams in franchise history made this list, and that was before the AFL-NFL merger. A few of the best Bills teams in franchise […]

When George Kittle, Travis Kelce and Greg Olsen joined forces to unite the tight end community, Tight End University was born in 2021. Four years later, former NFL receiver Chad Johnson expanded on the idea by launching Wideout Workshop. Kittle and Kelce’s Tight End U is a three-day camp for NFL and college tight ends […]

The Dallas Cowboys have been struggling to return to the glory they once held. Regardless, this team has a rich history and a history of success. When examining the greatest Cowboys teams of all time, it’s essential to understand what made them so exceptional. Notably, some of the best Cowboys teams of all time featured […]

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 […]