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Lamar Jackson followed up an MVP regular season with yet another letdown in the playoffs. The Baltimore Ravens superstar is on the precipice of getting over the hump. For as much as his team needs to pick up the slack around him, he also knows he has room to grow as the team pursues another […]

The Cleveland Browns made an intriguing move on Thursday, restructuring the contract of quarterback Deshaun Watson to give the team the most cap space in the NFL at $62 million, and that leads many to believe that the team could be making another run at San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, but ESPN insider […]

The NFL season is just around the corner, and now, all 32 teams have officially named their starting quarterbacks for Week 1. Only three different quarterbacks have won the MVP award over the last six seasons, so there is clearly elite talent at the most important position in the NFL. However, the signal-caller position is […]

Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders and his Buffaloes are currently gearing up for their season opener vs Colorado State, which is slated to take place on Thursday evening in Boulder. Colorado is coming off of a season that started off with a bang but ended with a whimper, and Sanders is hoping to prove […]

After just six seasons as an NFL starting quarterback, Kansas City Chiefs superstar Patrick Mahomes has already put together a resume worthy of induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Consider, in only six seasons, Mahomes has already become one of just three quarterbacks — along with Tom Brady and Joe Montana — who […]

The New York Jets added Mike Williams to the wide receiver room this offseason despite his ACL injury. The veteran has been recovering all summer to work his way back. On Thursday, head coach Robert Saleh announced that he will be in the lineup for week one, according to Ari Melov of The 33rd Team. […]

There is no doubt that there is endless hype surrounding Houston Texans star C.J. Stroud with even legend Peyton Manning comparing him to Tom Brady or Patrick Mahomes. Now, the Texans have given the second-year quarterback a “five-headed monster” to put it into Stroud’s words which could led to an MVP season according to former […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have been waiting for an update on whether Rashee Rice will be eligible to play at the beginning of the season, and they won’t have to wait any longer. The NFL announced that Rice wouldn’t be placed on the commissioner’s exempt list to start the year. In several tweets from NFL […]

The quarterback position is the highest scoring in Fantasy Football. Although QBs are rarely taken at the top of fantasy drafts, they are still important in winning league championships. Signal-callers are more replaceable in fantasy sports than other positions, but you still need a high-scoring one to be able to win games, and busts at […]

Recently, The Athletic conducted a survey on a variety of NFL topics with NFL agents, and when asked about the most unstable franchise in the league, three agents said the Dallas Cowboys, and one of them speaking on the topic took issue with how Jerry Jones is running things with the team. “Cowboys. I don’t […]

The New York Jets may have a very good roster in place, a rarity in recent memory, but they still do not have a strong reputation around the NFL. Aaron Rodgers’ Achilles injury that plunged the team into rough 2023 wasn’t his fault but he has been a distraction at various points during his tenure […]

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur faced the media with a resolute stance following the placement of running back AJ Dillon on injured reserve. Dillon, a key figure in LaFleur’s strategy for a dynamic offense this season, suffered a neck injury on August 16 during a joint practice with the Denver Broncos, resulting in […]

With the start of the 2024 Detroit Lions season around the corner where their record looks to be improved from last year’s, one has to wonder if the recent success of the team has impacted the league’s view of the once down franchise. Lions general manager Brad Holmes is a strong believer in that claim […]

HBO’s “Hard Knocks” has long been a platform for showcasing the raw, unfiltered emotions of football and this year is no different. This season’s focus on the Chicago Bears delivered a particularly moving narrative featuring running back Ian Wheeler and his mother. The episode captures a touching moment between them, highlighting resilience and familial support […]

James Bradberry survived the Philadelphia Eagles’ roster cut. The 31-year-old cornerback-turned-safety was seen as a potential candidate to get cut but Philly decided to retain the former All-Pro, citing his football instincts and reliability. Unfortunately, he will begin what he hopes to be a bounce-back season with an injury. Bradberry suffered a lower leg injury […]

When the New York Jets acquired Haason Reddick from the Philadelphia Eagles in April, they seemingly thought they were getting a disgruntled player who would be determined to prove his worth on the field. In reality, however, Reddick has proven a change of scenery or a hard-line stance by Jets general manager Joe Douglas cannot […]

While the focus around the Chicago Bears has been around Caleb Williams, people are quick to forget about a fellow rookie in wide receiver Rome Odunze. He has already received praise from such as Kay Adams calling Odunze the future greatest Bears receiver of all time when it’s all said and done, but he is […]

The Minnesota Vikings have had to reshuffle their quarterback room this offseason, and they’re not done just yet. After initially making the 53-man roster, Jaren Hall was released from the team, and Brett Rypien was signed to replace him. Hall had a good preseason for the Vikings, throwing for 339 yards, four touchdowns, and no […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a history of winning. Head coach Mike Tomlin has famously never led the Steelers to a sub .500 finish during his tenure with the team. However, postseason success has been fleeting ever since Ben Roethlisberger retired. TJ Watt wants to change that. “We’re so close, since I’ve been here we haven’t […]

As Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season approaches, the San Francisco 49ers are at the center of two of the most difficult contract negotiations in the league. On one end, wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is doing a ‘sit-in’ as he seeks a lucrative extension. And on the other, there is left tackle Trent Williams, […]

When Drew Allar took over the starting quarterback job at the Penn State football program in 2023, expectations were sky-high, with many anticipating him establishing himself as one of the top quarterback prospects expected to enter the 2025 NFL Draft. That did not happen, Allar played a safe game, but was disappointing overall, especially against […]

After a good preseason, Caleb Williams will have a lot of expectations put on him in his rookie season, but the only thing that matters is what his team expects of him. It’ll be important for Williams to stay grounded and lean on his team, and that’s what Bears general manager Ryan Poles wants his […]

NFL analyst Bucky Brooks believes the Jacksonville Jaguars are positioned to win the AFC South division. He points to their starting quarterback, Trevor Lawrence, and the Jaguars’ offense as the big reasons for his prediction ahead of the upcoming 2024 campaign. “I think they are sitting pretty. I think they’re well-positioned to reemerge as the […]

The start of 2024 NFL season is just one week away, and in an odd twist, the Chicago Bears are projected to be one of the league’s most exciting and highly-anticipated teams this year. All of us Bears fans know, this is abnormal compared to how things have been for, well, let’s say a few […]

After rumors of the Cleveland Browns looking to trade Jameis Winston, the team decided to go in another direction with one of their other quarterbacks. With all of the quarterbacks on the roster, Tyler Huntley was the odd man out and was released, according to Jordan Schultz. With their extra roster spot, they’ll sign running […]

All offseason long, the San Francisco 49ers have been dealing with a drama filled contract saga involving star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. On Wednesday, it seemed like a step towards resolution would be taken after Aiyuk was given a clean bill of health by the 49ers team doctors, giving him the green light to practice […]

The Buffalo Bills are ready to make another deep playoff run in 2024. Buffalo has plenty of bulletin board material heading into the regular season. They are motivated to stop the Chiefs from winning a third straight Super Bowl and want to prove that QB Josh Allen is not overrated, regardless of what other NFL […]

The Dallas Cowboys are entering a crucial 2024 season. Dallas got embarrassed by Green Bay in the playoffs last year and does not want a repeat performance this fall. This may be the Cowboys last chance to make a deep playoff run with the roster as presently constructed. The largest source of uncertainty around Dallas […]

The New England Patriots may have drafted Drake Maye with the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft but they are going to start his rookie season with someone more experienced under center. Although the North Carolina product has looked promising so far, Jacoby Brissett, a 31-year-old in his second stint with New England, […]

The Cleveland Browns have largely finished setting up their 53-man roster for the start of the 2024 season, but they aren’t exactly done making moves just yet. On Thursday morning, they hammered out a key piece of business with star quarterback Deshaun Watson that saw them create a ton of cap space for the upcoming […]

It took a month-long holdout, but finally, after spending the entire summer stressing out fans of the Dallas Cowboys, All-Pro wide receiver CeeDee Lamb signed a four-year contract extension worth $136 million on Monday afternoon, giving those very same fans the all clear to exhale. The deal, which is the second-largest in NFL history terms […]

After watching two of their leaders from the past few seasons, Aaron Donald and Ernest Jones IV, leave Inglewood via retirement and a shocking later summer trade that still has fans in their feelings before the season, the Los Angeles Rams are a team looking for a new identity on the defensive side of the […]

The upcoming Chad Powers Hulu series (sign up for a free trial!), based on Eli Manning’s sketch and starring Glen Powell, has used the Spider-Man pointing meme to poke fun at the stars. In an Instagram post from Manning’s and the Chad Powers account, they posted pictures of the former NFL Pro Bowler and Powell […]

The final lineup is out. With the roster cut-down deadline having just passed, the Detroit Lions — like all the other teams — have officially revealed their 53-man squad (per Detroitlions.com’s Tim Twentyman). Of course, familiar faces will be leading the way once again. Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Aidan Hutchinson, and several other stars […]

The Washington Commanders have addressed their wide receiver concerns following recent cuts and trades. Former Houston Texans wide receiver Noah Brown was signed to the active roster on Wednesday, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on X, formerly Twitter. Brown was released by the Texans on Tuesday but has quickly found a new opportunity and a new […]

As the Miami Dolphins gear up for the upcoming NFL season, there’s significant anticipation around wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who is nearing a return to full health. Dolphins General Manager Chris Grier confirmed that Beckham is “very close” to returning to the field, following an offseason medical procedure that sidelined him for spring workouts […]

At long last, the Dallas Cowboys don’t have to worry about their superstar wide receiver. CeeDee Lamb signed a four-year, $136 million ($100 million guaranteed) extension with the club on Tuesday, making him the second-highest-paid non-quarterback of all time. However, Lamb got trolled by his agent Tory Dandy after the contract got finalized, via NFL […]

When the San Francisco 49ers officially released their initial 53-man roster, fans were met with more than a few interesting takeaways regarding their favorite team. For one thing, Jon Feliciano made the initial 53-man roster, which was very much up in the air considering his injury history, and after watching Brandon Aiyuk’s situation play out, […]

When Sean McVay boldly announced that Kyren Williams was going to enter the 2024 season as the Los Angeles Rams’ primary punt returner, it took the NFL world by storm. Now granted, the Rams weren’t exactly loaded with proven options at the position and released the player many fans expected to see fill the role […]