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The Los Angeles Rams have been in cruise control over the first three weeks of the season, as they collected consecutive wins over the Oakland Raiders, Arizona Cardinals, and Los Angeles Chargers over that span, but they are now dealing with some bad news with regards to star cornerback Aqib Talib’s health. According to Adam […]

The Los Angeles Rams eased to their third straight win to begin the 2018 campaign with a 35-23 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, but it saw them struggle injuries to their secondary with both of their starters bowing out of the game due to leg ailments. There were early reports to surface that Aqib Talib […]

The Los Angeles Rams won the so-called “Battle of L.A.” versus the Los Angeles Chargers in spectacular fashion to move to 3-0 to start the 2018 NFL season. Unfortunately, cornerback Aqib Talib was among those who were unable to finish the game due to injury. Talib was forced to head back to the locker after […]

For a moment, it appeared as though the Oakland Raiders were going to give the Los Angeles Rams a run for their money in the 2018 NFL season opener. Fortunately, cornerback Aqib Talib and the defense were able to bounce back in the second half against head coach Jon Gruden. The Raiders’ offense had diced up the […]

The Los Angeles Rams were declared one of the biggest winners of the NFL offseason when they managed to add not one, but two Pro Bowl-caliber cornerbacks in Aqib Talib and Marcus Peters. It appears Peters is already looking ahead toward the benefits of playing alongside a player like Talib. His prowess for picking off quarterbacks […]

Every one of Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Michael Crabtree’s necklaces can now let out a huge sigh of relief. According to Los Angeles Rams cornerback Aqib Talib, his discord with Crabtree is now over, per team insider Myles Simmons. Practice just finished and we just head from CB Aqib Talib. Nothing at all happened with […]

It doesn’t take a genius to know that the name LeBron James is popular in every corner of the world. Los Angeles Rams cornerback Aqib Talib knows this too well and has personally requested the four-time NBA MVP hook him up with some tickets. Aqib Talib on LeBron James joining Lakers: “I’m trying to get […]

Aqib Talib and Michael Crabtree have a checkered history. Both players aren’t exactly fond of one another due to their two on-the-field incidents while battling it out as AFC West division rivals with the Oakland Raiders and Denver Broncos. In an ironic twist, both players are different teams this year and were forced to go […]

One of the most notable moments of the 2017 NFL season came during a heated scuffle between Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib and Oakland Raiders wide receiver Michael Crabtree. It’s the second time in as many meetings that the two have gotten into it with one another. Although both players have found new homes this […]

The Los Angeles Rams received plenty praise for their star-studded additions this offseason. However, some believe the “baggage” held by a few of their new players will be a detriment to the locker room. Defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh and cornerbacks Aqib Talib and Marcus Peters have all made headlines for their charismatic behavior at some point. However, […]

There has been a lot of uproar from the players about the new helmet rule changes although not everyone is against the new rule. Los Angeles Rams cornerback Aqib Talib said on Thursday that the new rules are “good for the game.” “They’re just trying to keep the game safe,” Talib said via ESPN. “Trying […]

A lot has been made of the Los Angeles Rams’ big-name offseason additions. The new cornerback duo of Marcus Peters and Aqib Talib, in particular, have garnered much attention. But Talib has been impressed with what he’s seen from one of the holdovers in the Rams secondary: safety Lamarcus Joyner. As Dan Graziano of ESPN […]

The Denver Broncos defense which was arguably the most dominant in the league has gone through some changes over the last couple of seasons. This offseason saw cornerback Aqib Talib depart the Mile High City as he was traded to the Los Angeles Rams. Talib, who spent four seasons with the Broncos, is not a […]

Since taking over the helm as the head coach of the Los Angeles Rams, Sean McVay has made a strong imprint on the franchise helping quickly lift them to a tremendous amount of success in his first season. Much of this has been behind his infectious personality and knowledge of the game that has helped […]

San Francisco 49ers star cornerback Richard Sherman has been on a steady path to recovery from a torn Achilles tendon that he suffered last November. Sherman has continued to ramp up his level of activity this offseason that suggest that he will ready by the season opener. Another a strong indication that will be the […]

All-Pro cornerback Aqib Talib was one of the several big splash additions for the Los Angeles Rams this offseason making him part of what could be a special team. This was a decision that the Denver Broncos were poignant on making in hopes to move off of the final two years of Talib’s deal, which […]

One of the big splash additions that the Los Angeles Rams made this offseason was the acquisition of All-Pro cornerback Aqib Talib to help further stabilize their secondary. Talib is expected to play a crucial part in their revamped secondary that features a blend of proven and young talent that could make way for them possessing […]

The Los Angeles Rams brought in two terrific cornerbacks this offseason in Aqib Talib and Marcus Peters. Both are All-Pro-caliber corners who know their way around opposing offenses. But they got a better sense of their own offense during OTAs, and they came away pretty impressed: “We got an introduction to that [Sean] McVay offense,” said […]

The Los Angeles Rams were one of the busiest teams in the league over this offseason making several major splash moves to help build upon their promising roster. A couple of these acquisitions saw them bring aboard All-Pro cornerbacks in Marcus Peters and Aqib Talib that should step in to immediately solidify their secondary as […]

This off-season the Denver Broncos changed the shape of their defense a bit. They traded Aqib Talib to the Los Angeles Rams for a fifth-round draft pick. Talib is still a good defensive player but by trading him the Broncos save $11 million dollars. It also means it’s time for some of the younger guys to […]

The Los Angeles Rams have gone from a struggling team returning to the city where it all began to a squad with a renewed purpose last season and now a potential Super Bowl title contender for the 2018 campaign. One of the main reasons for the team’s resurgence heading into next season is the additions of […]

Earlier this offseason, newly-acquired Los Angeles Rams cornerback Aqib Talib rejected a trade that would have sent him to the San Francisco 49ers. Talib’s list of teams for the 2018-19 season was trimmed down to just two: to play for Rams or return for a second stint with the New England Patriots. He ultimately chose the […]

Aqib Talib and Michael Crabtree are two of the better players at their respective positions, but over the last couple years, the duo became known more for something other than football. Most recently, their epic brawl in 2017 resulted in Talib ripping a gold chain off Crabtree’s neck. With both switching teams in the offseason, it […]

Following their first playoff appearance in well over a decade, the Los Angeles Rams have ramped up their effort this offseason to keep that momentum moving forward. The front office has been quite active in adding talent on the defensive side of the ball through the trade market. This saw the team acquire All-Pro cornerbacks […]

The Miami Dolphins are set to part ways with All-Pro defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh after just three seasons into his monster six-year, $114.7 million deal. This has already piqued the interest of several teams around the league about the possibility of adding one of the top players at his position in the mix. Among this early […]

The Los Angeles Rams have easily been one of the busier teams in the league over the last few weeks with several moves that will have an impact on the defensive side of the ball. The latest came this past Saturday with the big acquisition of All-Pro cornerback Aqib Talib. The 32-year-old is set to […]

In the weeks leading to the start of the free agency period, the Los Angeles Rams have been the most active team in the league in the trade market involving several key players. All of these moves have come on the defensive side of the ball that has changed much of the outlook for 2018. […]

In the last few weeks, there has plenty of discussions surrounding All-Pro cornerback Aqib Talib’s long-term future with the Denver Broncos. Much of this has concerned the team looking to move him in a trade as his name has constantly been brought up in several different scenarios. According to Les Shapiro of Mile High Sports […]

Move over San Francisco. You’re not the only NFL organization looking to acquire 2016 First-Team All-Pro cornerback Aqib Talib. According to Mike Klis of KUSA, John Elway and his Denver Broncos are now “actively shopping” Talib. One such team in the running is his former squad, the New England Patriots. News surrounding Talib broke on […]

Aqib Talib’s time with the Denver Broncos appears to be over. The Broncos would like to get something back for Talib in a trade. However, the veteran cornerback would rather prefer to get cut and become a free agent so that he could pick his next team. And apparently, the team currently on top of […]

Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib has been reportedly eyeing a reunion with the New England Patriots should his team cut him, but according to Dianna Russini of ESPN, the Broncos could deny the 32-year-old the opportunity to pick his own landing spot if their current trade talks with the San Francisco 49ers pushed through. Russini, […]

The New England Patriots could be in the market for a new starting cornerback this offseason with Malcolm Butler most likely on his way out. As it so happens, two very high-profile corners in Richard Sherman and Aqib Talib are rumored to become available this offseason. And according to Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald, […]

Over the weekend, a report come out stating that the Denver Broncos will likely cut cornerback Aqib Talib. If that happens, he won’t remain a free agent for long, as the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are rumored as possible landing spots for the five-time Pro Bowler. From Sporting News’ Vinnie Iyer: Talib […]

It was a disappointing 2017 NFL season for the Denver Broncos, to say the least. As a result, they could be looking to make some major changes this offseason on both sides of the ball. Among the notable names that have landed on the potential chopping block is cornerback Aqib Talib. According to ESPN’s Jeff Legwold, the […]

Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib is expected to be placed on the trading block by the team this offseason due to financial constraints. However, the Broncos may have a harder time than expected in finding a trade partner for the veteran cornerback. According to ESPN’s Jeff Legwold, at least three general managers won’t trade for […]

Aqib Talib’s days as a Denver Broncos player may be numbered. Mike Klis of KUSA reports that the Broncos are expected to put the veteran cornerback on the trading block this offseason. Klis cites financial considerations as the Broncos’ main motivation for moving on from the 32-year-old Talib, who is set to make $11 million […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have not made the NFL playoffs since the 2007 season, and one person who tired of losing is none other than Bucs star defensive tackle Gerald McCoy. Two players immediately came to mind for McCoy when he was asked by reporters who the Bucs should target in free agency: Seattle Seahawks […]

The 2017 NFL season could not have ended any quicker for the Denver Broncos. With all the looming questions that await in the NFL offseason, it is without a doubt that the Broncos will look to shake things up. Although most of their concerns are centered on the quarterback position, Denver will have some big […]

Wide receiver Amari Cooper won’t be on the field for the Oakland Raiders this coming Sunday, no thanks to a concussion and ankle injury he sustained back in Week 12’s 21-14 win over the Denver Broncos. Cooper left the Broncos game in the first half and didn’t return, and he would need more than a […]