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O.J. Simpson has a Twitter. Whether that’s a good or bad thing is a conversation for another day. Today, he’s ripping the Oakland Raiders, specifically Jon Gruden, because he can’t “handle” linebacker Vontaze Burfict and wide receiver Antonio Brown. Simpson’s latest Twitter video labeled, “Jon Gruden, Not!” Jon Gruden, Not! pic.twitter.com/qbMSLzMo0s — O.J. Simpson (@TheRealOJ32) […]

The Oakland Raiders are in the midst of a six-game road trip, which includes headlining a London, England game against the Chicago Bears next Sunday. The Jon Gruden–coached franchise will have to compete against the Bears without linebacker Vontaze Burfict, who was tagged with a season-ending suspension from the NFL. The 29-year-old Burfict, a free […]

During Sunday’s game between the Indianapolis Colts and Oakland Raiders, Vontaze Burfict delivered a nasty hit to Jack Doyle. Just a day after the game, Frank Reich reacted to Burfict’s hit on Doyle. Colts coach Frank Reich called Vontaze Burfict's helmet-to-helmet hit on Jack Doyle "vicious, a pretty vicious hit." Adds: "Thankful that the league […]

Oakland Raiders linebacker Vontaze Burfict has a history of questionable (at best) behavior on the football field, and on Sunday afternoon, his ugly side reared its head again, as he laid a helmet-to-helmet hit on Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle. Not only was Burfict penalized and ejected, but on Monday, it was announced that […]

Vontaze Burfict may have changed uniforms, but he hasn’t changed his stripes, and the NFL is making him pay. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Oakland Raiders linebacker has been suspended for the remainder of the season as punishment for his late hit on Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle on Sunday. ESPN’s […]

Vontaze Burfict is at it again, and this time, the NFL isn’t playing any games. According to Chris Mortensen of ESPN, the Oakland Raiders linebacker is facing a season-long suspension for his late hit on Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle on Sunday. Burfict was ejected for the hit, which was not only late, but […]

The Oakland Raiders have a big game in London coming up as they play the Chicago Bears in front of English fans. However, they will have to play with middle linebacker Vontaze Burfict having to watch from the stands. Adam Schefter of ESPN confirmed in a tweet that Burfict will be suspended — likely for […]

The Oakland Raiders knew exactly what they were getting when they signed Vontaze Burfict. In just the fourth game of the season, Burfict was ejected for lowering his helmet versus the Indianapolis Colts. #Raiders LB Vontaze Burfict has been ejected for lowering his helmet to initiate contact pic.twitter.com/R8GHiJI6NF — Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) September 29, 2019 […]

The drama surrounding Antonio Brown continues to unravel before the season begins with the latest altercation between Brown and GM Mike Mayock. According to Vic Tafur of The Athletic, Vontaze Burfict was one of the players who separated Browns and Mayock. One of the players holding Antonio Brown back from the near-altercation with GM Mike […]

Vontaze Burfict spent the first seven years of his NFL career with the Cincinnati Bengals, but that does not mean that the linebacker has fond memories of his time there. Now a member of the Oakland Raiders, Burfict took a little shot at the Bengals this week. “I just think it’s exciting for people to […]

Vontaze Burfict? A mentor? You wouldn’t think a guy who has had countless suspensions for questionable (and sometimes flat out dirty) behavior throughout his NFL career would take on that role, but it seems like that is exactly what he is doing with his new Oakland Raiders club. Several Raiders defensive players have raved about […]

The Oakland Raiders have made a bunch of additions this offseason, including adding linebacker Vontaze Burfict. The trade for Antonio Brown and signings of guys like Tyrell Williams have gotten most of the attention, but make no mistake, Burfict was a big signing. His play had fallen off recently with the Cincinnati Bengals, but the […]

The Oakland Raiders have ushered in some significant changes this offseason. It appears linebacker Vontaze Burfict already has high expectations for his defense in the 2019 NFL season. The Raiders have put an emphasis on shoring up their defense through free agency and the 2019 NFL Draft. According to Jimmy Durkin of The Athletic, Burfict […]

Antonio Brown and Vontaze Burfict were not fond of each other when the two were part of the Pittsburgh Steelers-Cincinnati Bengals rivalry but now that they are teammates on the Oakland Raiders coach Jon Gruden is making sure they are making an effort to get along. According to Gruden, the team played Family Feud to […]

The Oakland Raiders surprised a lot of people when they signed Vontaze Burfict, but defensive coordinator Paul Guenther says it was a “no-brainer” to sign him. When Burfict left Arizona State in 2012 current Raiders, general manager, Mike Mayock was working for NFL media as a draft analyst and had an “undraftable” grade on him. […]

The Cincinnati Bengals parted ways with longtime linebacker Vontaze Burfict last month, opening the door for the Oakland Raiders to jump in and sign him with the hope that he will bring something to their defense. Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is confident that Burfict will have a positive impact, saying that he feels the injury-prone […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have had an identity on defense they are likely looking to shed after many years of controversy. The primary cause of many ongoing issues is now gone as the Bengals decided to part ways with linebacker Vontaze Burfict, leaving them with somewhat of a fresh start on defense. It’s likely the team […]

The Oakland Raiders are taking a chance on Vontaze Burfict despite the veteran linebacker’s debilitating penchant for dirty hits and recently checkered injury history. As details of his contract with the silver and black continue emerging, though, it’s becoming more and more apparent the Raiders signed Burfict to a “prove it” deal rather than one […]

In today’s episode of “As Antonio Brown and his Drama Turns,” the newly minted Oakland Raiders star has something to say about the Vontaze Burfict signing. The wide receiver took to his Instagram to share his thoughts, and as usual, he held nothing back. https://www.instagram.com/p/BvRl3W5hKqz/ For those who need a brief primer on this latest […]

On the surface, Vontaze Burfict seems perfect, if potentially problematic, fit for the Oakland Raiders, within whom coach Jon Gruden wants to instill the old-school, tough-minded, physically-imposing aura that’s long been a mark of the silver-and-black’s best teams in franchise history. But the signing of Burfict on Tuesday registered with a jolt nonetheless given the […]

Well, that didn’t take long. It is now as official as it gets with the Oakland Raiders formally announcing that the AFC West franchise has signed former Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict to a one-year free agent contract. With the longtime Bengals defender becoming just the latest player to join the Raiders this offseason, Burfict […]

The Oakland Raiders continue to collect bodies this offseason — talented ones, at that. According to a Tuesday evening report from Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, the Raiders have agreed to sign veteran NFL linebacker Vontaze Burfict. Burfict has reportedly agreed to sign a one-year deal with the Raiders after recently being released […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are embarking on a new era, and for the first time since 2012, Vontaze Burfict won’t be manning the middle for the team’s defense. The notoriously hot-headed linebacker was released by the Bengals on Monday, ending a seven-year tenure in Cincinnati more recently marked as much by bone-crushing, potentially dirty hits and […]

It didn’t take long for Vontaze Burfict to start getting some interest in his services. After being cut by the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Burfict is already on his way to visit the Oakland Raiders according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. That didn’t take long: Vontaze Burfict is on his way to visit the […]

On Monday, the Cincinnati Bengals released linebacker Vontaze Burfict. The 28-year-old played in Cincinnati in all seven of his seasons in the NFL, but will now have to look forward to continuing his professional football career in a different city for the first time. As it turns out, the Oakland Raiders are still shopping for […]

The Cincinnati Bengals released long-time linebacker Vontaze Burfict on Monday, and in doing so, they saved $5.5 million in cap space, according to Spotrac. At this point, Burfict is just a big name rather than a big producer. Injuries and suspensions have severely limited Burfict’s playing time over the last several years, as he has […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have released linebacker Vontaze Burfict, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network adds that the Bengals shopped him for a while before ultimately parting ways with him. Widely considered one of the dirtiest players in the league, Burfict has had a lot of difficulty staying healthy in […]

The Cincinnati Bengals may very well decide to move on from Vontaze Burfict before next season. Despite a report that surfaced on Tuesday indicating the team had already released the volatile seven-year veteran, though, Burfict apparently remains with the revamped Bengals as rookie coach Zac Taylor continues his search for a defensive coordinator. Fox Sports […]

It looks like Vontaze Burfict’s tenure with the Cincinnati Bengals could be coming to an end. According to ESPN.com, the Bengals could end up moving on from the linebacker, who has had a lot of health issues over the past several years, mainly due to concussions. Burfict played in just seven games in 2018, finishing […]

All eyes in the NFL world are focused on Atlanta, where the Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots will face off in Super Bowl LIII. Don’t tell that to JuJu Smith-Schuster, though, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ wide receiver whose awe-inspiring on-field exploits and proudly-outgoing personality make him a glutton for attention. Smith-Schuster, whose team missed […]

Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman Marshal Yanda is not a man of many words. During Sunday’s matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, something must have set the soft-spoken lineman off. What's your opinion of this? Watch Marshall Yanda. pic.twitter.com/kNGl92LxzQ — Goodberry (@JoeGoodberry) November 19, 2018 While it’s unclear exactly what is going on, it appears while Cincinnati […]

Throughout his career, Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict has been no stranger to controversial plays on the field that have landed him some hefty fines. This has once again been the case as the NFL has levied a $112,000 fine for him after multiple hits that were deemed to be unnecessary roughness against the Pittsburgh […]

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict has been no stranger to suspensions throughout his NFL career that has seen him miss several games due to his actions on the field. Burfict has once again be thrust into the spotlight once again after yet another questionable hit on Pittsburgh Steelers star wide receiver Antonio Brown that was […]

Although Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict seemed to have avoided a suspension from the NFL despite his rough play in last Sunday’s showdown with the Pittsburgh Steelers, he is not escaping the wrath of Ben Roethlisberger and company. Burfict is being largely criticized for his hit on the head of Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown, […]

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict was up to his usual tricks once again on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Burfict delivered some rough hits, including one on Steelers star wideout Antonio Brown’s head using his elbow. Unsurprisingly, the Steelers are not thrilled with Burfict for his actions. Right tackle Marcus Gilbert, in particular, called the […]

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict appears to have avoided a suspension for his dirty hit on Pittsburgh Steelers star wide receiver Antonio Brown on Sunday. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Burfict is not expected to be suspended for his actions in Week 6. However, there are several plays that will be reviewed by the […]

Tyler Eifert may be lost for the season, but the Cincinnati Bengals will finally get Vontaze Burfict back in Week 5. Eifert broke his ankle in a 37-36 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 4. Vontaze Burfict just completed a four-game suspension he got for violating the NFL’s league performance-enhancing substances policy. They an […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have been one of the more passive teams thus far in the offseason. However, that has not kept them from making headlines for all the wrong reasons. The latest one is the impending four-game suspension of linebacker Vontaze Burfict due to performance-enhancing drugs. According to Jim Owczarski of The Cincinnati Enquirer, head coach Marvin Lewis is […]

Over the weekend, Cincinnati Bengals star linebacker Vontaze Burfict was told by the NFL that he potentially faces a four-game suspension for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy. Burfict plans to appeal the suspension and actually named Pittsburgh Steelers rising star receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster as part of the appeal. According to an article written by NFL […]