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The Carolina Panthers have the top waiver priority heading into this NFL season, so after cutdown day on Tuesday, they were in position to have their pick of the litter when it came to players who were cut by other teams, and they took advantage of that by claiming five defensive players. The Panthers claimed […]

CeeDee Lamb recently signed a four-year, $136 million contract, making him the highest-paid wide receiver in the league. Lamb now can go out on the field and terrorize cornerbacks like he’s always done, but that should lead to more money in their pockets as well, according to Micah Parsons. The defensive star spoke on his […]

Preseason is a time for teams to showcase their young talent. The bright stars of the league use this time to prove they belong on the team and to other teams they’re NFL-ready. Now that the dust has settled and teams are finalizing their 53-man rosters, the Chicago Bears have made cuts they deem essential […]

The New York Jets will start the 2024 season in prime time against the San Francisco 49ers. The Niners may have some players on the outs with the team right now but Robert Saleh isn’t counting on them missing any games. Saleh will face his old team, for which he served as defensive coordinator prior […]

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones recently used an NSFW rant to explain why he is still the general manager of the team. Stephen A. Smith of ESPN called Jones out on Wednesday following the Cowboys GM’s comments. “I love Jerry Jones… That’s my buddy,” Smith said Wednesday on ESPN First Take. “But […]

Travis Kelce recently found himself at the center of a star-studded discussion on the debut episode of season 3 of the “New Heights” podcast, hosted by himself and his brother Jason Kelce. The NFL tight end received high praise from none other than Adam Sandler, who didn’t hold back his admiration for Taylor Swift, Kelce’s […]

As the 2024 NFL season approaches, the Carolina Panthers find themselves at a crossroads. Their coaching staff must continue to make pivotal decisions that will shape the team’s success. Sure, the roster is brimming with potential. However, the fierce competition and the emergence of young talents mean that some established first-stringers are at risk of […]

In a recent ESPN poll of 103 NFL players, 11 votes named Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen the most overrated in the league. The poll also ranked Philadelphia Eagles’ Jalen Hurts and Miami Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa as the second most overrated, with each securing 10 votes. Allen quickly responded, taking to X, formerly known as […]

The Houston Texans had to make some tough decisions when forming their 53-man roster, and one of them was cutting wide receiver Noah Brown. The receiver was a reliable player for the Texans and quarterback C.J. Stroud when he signed with the team last season, but with so much depth at the position, they had […]

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay snapped at a reporter during a recent press conference when asked to clarify what went into the Rams’ decision to trade linebacker Ernest Jones. After opening his media availability and calling the Jones trade to the Tennessee Titans strictly a football decision, McVay went back and forth with […]

Ed Tomlin, the father of Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, will be inducted into the 2024 Athletics Hall of Fame at Hampton University. Tomlin will be honored along with Johnnie Barnes (football), Bruce Foxworth (men’s tennis), Fred Freeman (football), and Francena McCorory (women’s track & field). Hampton Director of Athletics Anthony D. Henderson Sr. […]

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager, Jerry Jones remained uncertain, yet somehow confident about his extension talks with quarterback Dak Prescott. “I think I am. I am,” Jones said in a DLLS article. “But I understand completely. I understand our challenge. But confident is not a word for me here. I feel that I think […]

As the New York Giants are going through roster changes to have their final 53-man roster, what is cemented has been the starting offensive lineman. Giants head coach Brian Daboll expressed his pleasure with the development of the unit Tuesday as the team prepares for the regular season opener. While the Giants offensive line was […]

Although the Cleveland Browns were rumored to have entertained trade offers for Jameis Winston, that no longer appears true. Instead, the Browns appear content with Winston serving as Deshaun Watson’s primary backup, with a possible move at quarterback coming elsewhere. Given Cleveland’s struggles at the quarterback position a year ago, starting five different ones on […]

The cut-down day is the hardest day of the year for NFL players, coaches, and front-office members. On Tuesday, Aug. 27, all 32 NFL teams had to trim their rosters from 90 players down to the regular season limit of 53. That means that 37 players from each team lost their jobs and didn’t accomplish […]

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb’s holdout is over after agreeing to a four-year, $136 million contract extension with the team. With Lamb locked in for the future, the next thing on the Cowboys checklist is to get an extension done with Dak Prescott. Lamb knows how important Prescott is to the Cowboys’ success, and […]

The Dallas Cowboys and running back Dalvin Cook are reportedly in agreement on a contract, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Cook emerged as a star with the Minnesota Vikings. He most recently played with the New York Jets. The move provides the Cowboys with a veteran running back who will add important depth to the […]

The 2023 season seemed so promising for Robert Saleh and the New York Jets. After winning four games in 2021 and seven in 2022, the Jets signed future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers and appeared to be ready to finally contend. And in just a few plays, the season’s trajectory was wildly different. Instead […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have one of the most well-rounded rosters in the NFL. Philadelphia has had a history of making smart roster decision under the leadership of general manager Howie Roseman. However, that can lead to some very tough decisions on the NFL’s roster cut deadline. Roseman and Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni spoke with […]

The Los Angeles Rams did plenty of work cutting their roster down to 53 ahead of the NFL’s deadline and preparing for the 2024 season. But they are making a tweak to it right away, bringing in a former third-round pick from the Dallas Cowboys, Neville Gallimore. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the Rams […]

It felt like a long time coming for CeeDee Lamb to have his first practice with the Dallas Cowboys this offseason. Lamb had missed over 30 days of Cowboys practice, holding out for a long-term deal. After Lamb and Dallas agreed on a record-setting four-year, $136 million contract extension, it felt like a welcoming home […]

The Carolina Panthers have not had much success over the past few seasons. Carolina pushed their chips in on Bryce Young when they traded up to the first overall pick in 2023. They followed that up with a dreadful 2-15 record and weren’t able to use their first-round pick in a stacked draft class. However, […]

Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice wasn’t happy that his son fell in the seventh round in the draft, but he should be happy after this latest news. After having a strong training camp with the Los Angeles Chargers, Brenden Rice made their 53-man roster. He’ll start off in the wide receiver room, and […]

The Arizona Cardinals have caught the injury bug before the 2024 season. Less than 24 hours after the Cardinals traded defensive end Cameron Thomas to the Kansas City Chiefs, offensive lineman Christian Jones, running back Tony Jones Jr. and defensive lineman Darius Robinson are all placed on injured reserve, via ESPN’s Adam Schefter.  Arizona needs […]

The Minnesota Vikings have had a rough offseason. They have dealt with a string of unfortunate events, headlined by the tragic passing of rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson. The team is also dealing with multiple injuries that should linger into the regular season. To make matters worse, the Vikings finally parted ways with one of their […]

As the preseason winds down and the regular season looms on the horizon, the New England Patriots face a crucial decision: Who will start at quarterback? Veteran Jacoby Brissett, who left the field with a shoulder injury during New England’s preseason game against the Washington Commanders, has sparked speculation about the starting quarterback for the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have set their initial 53-man roster for the 2024 season, hoping to make it beyond the Wild Card round this time. They’ve also put some experienced talent in their practice squad, namely running back Boston Scott. With Jaylen Warren still healing from a hamstring injury, veteran depth at running back is important. According […]

When the clock struck 4 pm Eastern on August 27th, almost half of the players in the NFL were handed their walking papers, with each team, from the Philadelphia Eagles to the Seattle Seahawks, forced to cut down their roster to 53 men. Now to some players, this is the end of their NFL journeys, […]

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp is one of the most unique receivers in the NFL. Kupp is on a mission to remind the NFL that he is still an elite receiver. The former third-round pick recently appeared on The Pivot Podcast and spoke about some of the players he modeled his game after. […]

Green Bay Packers fans should breathe a sigh of relief after recent roster cuts and injuries. After missing the end of training camp, Packers rookie running back MarShawn Lloyd will open next season on the 53-man roster, avoiding the injury reserve. He will most likely play in Brazil on September 6 instead of missing the […]

Despite reaching the Super Bowl last season, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy remains an enigma in the eyes of many fans. The NFL is also conflicted when it comes to evaluating the former Mr. Irrelevant. There is an ongoing debate that centers around skill versus system. Is head coach Kyle Shanahan’s offensive scheme, which […]

Fans might think that just because a team drafts you, it means you’re set for life. However, it’s only mostly true for top-ten picks, and the lower you fall in the draft, the less likely you will make a team. For example, you’ll have to get drafted early like Anthony Richardson for the Indianapolis Colts. […]

At 40 years old (turning 41 in December), Aaron Rodgers is not the quarterback he used to be. Some would argue that the New York Jets quarterback should still be considered among the top-tier signal-callers in the NFL. However, that isn’t the case in a recent poll run by The Athletic in which 50 NFL […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ formidable defense rests heavily on the shoulders of defensive tackle Cam Heyward. However, Heyward suffered a groin injury that affected his play, leading to a subpar showing last season. With the injury and his advancing age, the 13-year defensive lineman might be thinking of passing the torch to a younger player. Enter […]

When news broke that James Bradberry made the Philadelphia Eagles’ 53-man roster, fans had questions. Sure, it would cost more to keep him on the roster than release him, a fact that fans have pointed out early and often in the hours proceeding, but he looked back during the preseason, missed time during camp, and […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are on a quest to win their third championship in a row during the 2024-25 NFL season. Kansas City is returning some stout contributors headlined by Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. Kelce has caught attention off the field for his relationship with Taylor Swift. ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter added fuel […]

While Dallas Cowboys fans are overjoyed to have officially reached a resolution with CeeDee Lamb, following his prolonged NFL training camp holdout, there are still some questions they may want answered. For one, what compelled him to post an image of Tobey Maguire’s Peter Parker putting on the Venom suit in “Spider-Man 3”? Now that […]

The New York Jets have closed out training camp and finalized their 53-man roster. The team kept ten defensive linemen, led by captain Quinnen Williams. As depth pieces, the Jets kept three undrafted free agents on the defensive line according to SNY’s Connor Hughes, an unprecedented number at the same position. Can't remember last time […]

The Buffalo Bills have playoff expectations once again, all of which lie on the shoulders of quarterback Josh Allen. They do have a backup plan, however, adding Mike White to their quarterback room on Tuesday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Bills will be the third AFC East team White has played for. Staying in the […]