The Denver Broncos signed running back and two-time Pro Bowler, Melvin Gordon, to a two-year deal worth upwards of $19 million, with at least $13 million in guaranteed money. Gordon, 26, rushed for 36 touchdowns and caught 11 more with the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers over the previous five seasons. […]
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Buffalo Bills, Houston Texans NFL Free Agency Winners/Losers
The flurry of activity this week among NFL free agents was dizzying, and there were several winners and losers. The obvious winner was Tom Brady, who left New England and signed a two-year, $50 million contract to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Quarterbacks, on the whole, did quite well […]
New Orleans Saints Sign WR Emmanuel Sanders, Another Weapon for Drew Brees
The New Orleans Saints signed veteran wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders to a two-year deal worth up to $19 million, giving Drew Brees another dangerous weapon in his already-stacked offensive arsenal. The Saints were shopping for a veteran #2 wideout to play behind All-Pro Michael Thomas after Ted Ginn hit the […]
LA Rams Cut RB Todd Gurley, Signs with Atlanta Falcons
The Los Angeles Rams cut running back Todd Gurley in a cost-cutting measure, but the Atlanta Falcons didn’t waste any time in snatching Gurley up to ignite their atrocious running attack. Gurley, 25, hasn’t been the same since he injured his knee late in the 2018 season. He looked like […]
Tom Brady Signing Makes Tampa Bay a Contender, But Not a Favorite
When news broke that Tom Brady was signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, it was a shock to many Patriots fans who lost the quarterback that guided one of the most successful dynasties in NFL history. But the move also upended the 2020 NFL futures market, as both the Bucs […]
Carolina Panthers Sign QB Teddy Bridgewater, What Now for Cam Newton?
The quarterback shuffle continues in the NFL. The Carolina Panthers signed Teddy Bridgewater to a three-year deal worth $63 million. Now it’s up to the Panthers to trade Cam Newton, but where will the former MVP end up? At least $40 million of Bridgewater’s new contract is guaranteed money. Bridgewater […]
Jacksonville Jaguars Trade Nick Foles to the Chicago Bears, Where Does Mitch Trubisky Go?
The Chicago Bears acquired quarterback Nick Foles in a trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars for a fourth-round comp draft pick (#140 overall). The Jaguars will stick with Gardner Minshew, who filled in for Foles and did a bang-up job when Foles broke his clavicle. With the addition of Foles, where […]
Indianapolis Colts Sign QB Philip Rivers, 1 Year for $25 Million
Philip Rivers signed a one-year contract worth $25 million to play quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts next season. Rivers, an eight-time Pro Bowler, said goodbye to the LA Chargers after 16 seasons with the franchise (13 in San Diego, and the last 3 in Los Angeles) to test the free-agent […]
NFL Draft Leaving Las Vegas Over Coronavirus, Future Super Bowl is Possibility
The NFL announced Monday it is canceling its Draft activities scheduled for April 23-25 in Las Vegas because of coronavirus concerns, but suggested the city might get a bigger prize down the road. Commissioner Roger Goodell released a statement saying the NFL Draft will still continue, just not in Vegas. […]
Houston Texans Trade DeAndre Hopkins to Arizona Cardinals for David Johnson
The Arizona Cardinals added future Hall of Fame WR DeAndre Hopkins to their lineup in a trade with the Houston Texans for backup RB David Johnson and a second-round pick. Arizona’s young quarterback, Kyler Murray, now has two bona fide Hall of Famers to throw to with Larry Fitzgerald and […]
Minnesota Vikings Trade WR Stefon Diggs to Buffalo Bills for 4 Draft Picks
The Minnesota Vikings agreed to trade disgruntled WR Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills for four draft picks, including a first-rounder in 2020. Welcome to the Bills Mafia, Mr. Diggs. The Bills will spend a significant amount of draft capital on a top-tier wideout. In 2020, the Bills give up […]
Tannehill Signing Takes Tennessee Out of Tom Brady Free Agent Derby
The Tennessee Titans won’t be seeing Tom Brady on the field unless they line up across from him during the next NFL season. The Titans passed on the Tom Brady free agent sweepstakes, deciding instead to sign starting quarterback Ryan Tannehill to a reported four-year deal worth $118 million with […]
XFL Cancels 2020 Regular Season, But Promises to Rise Again in 2021
The XFL announced Thursday that it will cancel the remainder of its 2020 regular season, joining a host of other leagues that have suspended play amid the coronavirus pandemic. The XFL had completed the first five weeks of its scheduled 10-game regular season. Luck: XFL Committed to Returning Next Year […]
Rob Gronkowski Signs Contract with WWE, Expected to Appear at WrestleMania
Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has signed a contract with World Wrestling Entertainment, according to sources cited by TheWrap.com. Gronkowski had been rumored to be in talks with WWE, with even the wrestling promotion itself floating the idea that his signing was imminent. Gronkowski Dreams of One […]
Cowboys Rumored to Offer Dak Prescott $105 Million Contract
The Dallas Cowboys have reportedly offered Dak Prescott a new contract that would make the quarterback one of the highest-paid players in the NFL. The Dallas Morning News reported Friday that owner Jerry Jones is offering the star QB $33 million per year, and $105 million guaranteed. It remains unclear […]
XFL Week 5 Odds: Undefeated Roughnecks Two Touchdown Favorites Over Seattle Dragons
The Houston Roughnecks have established themselves as the team to beat in the early going of the XFL season, and the West Division leaders will be heavily favored in their Week 5 matchup. The Roughnecks come into the home game vs. the Seattle Dragons as a 12.5-point favorite according to […]
Justin Herbert, Isaiah Simmons Big Winners at NFL Combine
With the NFL Combine over, it’s time to assess the winners and losers from the four-day event. Many of the biggest names coming into April’s NFL Draft chose not to participate in workouts. Former LSU quarterback Joe Burrow elected not to throw, but that was expected. It shouldn’t hurt the […]
Free Agent Tom Brady Toying with Public, Sportsbooks about Future?
Free agent Tom Brady has 16 days until he decides where he’ll play in the 2020 season. In the meantime, however, he is driving those trying to predict his next team nuts. Every aspect of Brady’s life is seen by bettors and oddsmakers as an indicator of what team he […]
NFL’s Two-Minute Drill to Renew Broadcast Rights at Risk
The NFL is eager to renegotiate its television rights on the heels of a good season. But improving ratings may not impress media buyers who worry the coronavirus could hurt advertisers. The NFL had a relatively good year, with television ratings up roughly 5% during the 2019 regular season. As […]
XFL Week 4: Undefeated Houston Roughnecks Face Difficult Test vs. Dallas Renegades
The Houston Roughnecks face their in-state rivals, the Dallas Renegades, in the marquee matchup of the XFL Week 4 slate. The Roughnecks come into the game as a 1.5-point favorite, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. PJ Walker Leads Houston to Undefeated Start Houston stands as the only XFL team to remain […]