Joey Flacco needed a job and the New York Jets offered the former Super Bowl-winning quarterback a one-year deal to play backup behind franchise QB, Sam Darnold. Flacco, 35, will earn $1.5 million as the new backup QB for the Jets. His total contract can be worth up to $3 […]
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Philadelphia Eagles Interested in Veteran RB Carlos Hyde
The Philadelphia Eagles are showing interest in signing veteran running back Carlos Hyde. A former Ohio State running back, Hyde’s played with five different NFL teams since 2014, and is coming off his best season as a pro. After a brief stint with the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2019 […]
Philip Rivers to Become High School Football Coach in Post-NFL Career
Philip Rivers will play (at least) one more season with the Indianapolis Colts, but he’s already found his next gig. The longtime Chargers QB will become the head coach for Saint Michael Catholic High School in Fairhope, Alabama when he eventually retires from professional football. At 38-years old, Rivers signed […]
GM Joe Douglas First Draft with Jets Lands Mekhi Becton, Denzel Mims
Joe Douglas survived his first NFL Draft as the general manager of the New York Jets with a couple of high-profile selections with O-lineman Mekhi Becton (Louisville) and WR Denzel Mims (Baylor). In the past, the Jets made bold moves to trade up in the draft and those gambles rarely […]
2020 NFL Win Totals Complete List: Chiefs, Ravens at 11.5 o/u
The NFL released its schedule for the 2020 season on Thursday night, and William Hill released win totals for every NFL team. As expected, the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens are at the top of the win totals board with an over/under at 11.5 wins. With the addition of […]
Beastmode Comeback? Marshawn Lynch Could Return to the Seattle Seahawks
One day after Marshawn “Beastmode” Lynch appeared in the final episode of “Westworld” season three, the former All-Pro running back hinted at a potential comeback with the Seattle Seahawks when he said, “Expect the unexpected.” Lynch, 34, came out of retirement at the end of last season. He played in […]
RIP Don Shula, Miami Dolphins Coach Passes Away at 90
Hall of Fame head coach Don Shula, the winningest coach in NFL history with a lifetime record of 347-173-6, passed away on Monday at age 90. Shula played pro football for several seasons as a defensive back before beginning his legendary coaching career, which included two Super Bowl victories with […]
Dallas Cowboys Sign Andy Dalton to 1-Year Deal as Backup QB
In a move that Jerry Jones insists has nothing to do with starting quarterback Dak Prescott’s contract negotiations, the Dallas Cowboys signed Andy Dalton to a one-year deal worth upwards of $7 million. Dalton, 32, turns 33 in October. He’s expected to backup Prescott. Both the Cowboys and Prescott have […]
Jameis Winston New Backup QB for New Orleans Saints
After Tom Brady signed a lucrative free-agent deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, former Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston landed a new job with the New Orleans Saints as a backup QB to Drew Brees. Winston, the 2013 Heisman Trophy winner and former overall #1 draft pick, signed a one-year deal […]
2020 NFL Draft Top Kickers: Dominik Eberle, Jet Toner, Rodrigo Blankenship
With many NFL teams experiencing kicking woes last season, and veterans phased out of the picture, several teams might draft a kicker in one of the later rounds. This year’s deep crop of kickers in the 2020 NFL Draft include Lou Groza winner Rodrigo Blankenship (Georgia), German-born Dominik Eberle (Utah […]
RB Sleeper Picks: JJ Taylor, Eno Banjamin, Darius ‘Jet’ Anderson, Darrynton Evans
Which teams will take a flier on an undersized running back the draft this year? JJ Taylor (Arizona), Eno Benjamin (Arizona State), Darrynton Evans (Appalachian State), Darius ‘Jet’ Anderson (TCU), and FB/RB Darius Bradwell (Tulane) are among the sleeper picks at the RB position heading into the 2020 NFL Draft. […]
NFL Draft Sleeper QBs: Anthony Gordon, Nathan ‘Air Canada’ Rourke, Cole McDonald
With the 2020 NFL Draft a couple of days away in a quarterback-heavy year, several QBs could be sleeper picks, including Anthony Gordon (Washington State), James Morgan (FIU), Josh Love (San Jose State), Cole McDonald (Hawaii), Bryce Perkins (Virginia), and Nathan ‘Air Canada’ Rourke (Ohio). This year’s crop of incoming […]
Gronk Unretires for Tom Brady, Pats Trade Rob Gronkowski to Tampa Bay
The “weird” in our current weird times continues. After a short stint in the WWE and an appearance on “The Masked Singer” karaoke reality show, Rob Gronkowski will unretire. The New England Patriots agreed to trade Gronk, the five-time Pro Bowl tight end, to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers so he […]
HBO ‘Hard Knocks’ to Follow LA Rams and LA Chargers
For the first time in its 14-season existence, the “Hard Knocks” reality series will focus on two teams in training camp. Both the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers will be the subject of the next season of “Hard Knocks” on HBO. The Rams and Chargers both missed the […]
2021 Super Bowl Odds Update: Tampa Bay Bucs Brady Bump
After the first week of NFL free agency, the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs continue to be the favorite to win the 2021 Super Bowl at 11/2 odds, according to an update from William Hill. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers jumped to 16/1 odds to win the Super Bowl, once they […]
New England Patriots Release Kicker Stephen Gostkowski After 14 Seasons
Stephen Gostkowski has gotten the boot after 14 years of kicking for the New England Patriots and coach Bill Belichick. Gostkowski, a 4-time Pro Bowler, played four games last season before undergoing season-ending hip surgery. Gostkowski, 36, is currently #12 on the all-time NFL kicking list with 1,775 points. Ex-Patriots […]
Denver Broncos Sign RB Melvin Gordon, Bolts Lose Another in Free Agency
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]