Safety group seems set ahead of camp
There are a handful of positions on the 49ers’ roster with massive question marks going into the year. Safety is not one of those positions. While there are some kinks to iron out with starting jobs and whether defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans might deploy a third safety, it’s not a chore to discern which players […]
Every NFL franchise’s best team of the Super Bowl era: Defending AFC champion Bengals crack all-time list
Every NFL franchise has one team that set the standard for excellence. And while some franchises have been more fortunate than others, each franchise can point to at least one team from its past that stood out from the rest. Even the Browns, a team that has never appeared in a Super Bowl, can point […]
Dak Prescott working with teammates in Miami
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is in South Florida and surely having a good time with teammates. But it’s not all play and no work. Prescott posted a photo on social media after a workout with teammates at the University of Miami. Tight ends Sean McKeon and Dalton Schultz, rookie receiver Jalen Tolbert and new No. […]
Robert Griffin III: Browns should apologize to Baker Mayfield, ask him to start at QB if Watson is suspended
We don’t yet know who will be playing quarterback for the Cleveland Browns for the majority of the 2022 season. It’s clear that the team would like it to be Deshaun Watson, given that the Browns traded a significant haul to the Houston Texans in exchange for his services, then handed him a fully-guaranteed, $230 […]
Top highlights from Micah Parsons’ rookie season
Usually, if you want to land one of the most dominant players in a particular draft class, you have to trade up. In the first round of the 2021 NFL draft, the Dallas Cowboys managed to pull off the exception to the rule, moving down two spots and still managing to snag do-it-all linebacker Micah […]
Deshaun Watson suspension hearing: Here’s why a decision reportedly could still be weeks away
Getty Images After three days, Deshaun Watson’s hearing in front of disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson has officially concluded, as confirmed by CBS Sports NFL Insider Jonathan Jones. From here on out, the Browns quarterback’s fate is in the hands of Robinson, who will now digest what was presented to her over the course of this […]
Packers view CB Eric Stokes as ‘budding star’ entering second season
The terrific rookie season of first-round pick Eric Stokes has the Green Bay Packers setting sky-high expectations for the second-year cornerback entering the 2022 season. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Packers view Stokes as a “budding star” who is “primed for a big year” entering his second season. Stokes, the 29th overall […]
Bruce Arians knows Buccaneers can’t replace Rob Gronkowski, but he’s confident in Cameron Brate, other TEs
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will miss Rob Gronkowski at tight end as they eye a second Super Bowl title in three years. Gronkowski was a key piece in the Buccaneers’ first championship run, but so was Cameron Brate — who emerges as the No. 1 tight end in the offense. Recently retired Bruce Arians doesn’t […]
Markus Golden’s contract one of best in NFL, per PFF
Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Markus Golden led the team in sacks last season with 11 sacks. He did so on a bargain of a deal when he signed last offseason. His deal is considered among the best in the NFL. Pro Football Focus ranked the 32 best contracts in the league. Golden’s ranked 15th. His […]
Chiefs’ Trey Smith doesn’t blame Tyreek Hill for leaving Kansas City: ‘I’ll never blame a guy to get paid’
Trey Smith only was teammates with Tyreek Hill for one season, yet was blown away by his former Kansas City Chiefs teammate’s football skills. Hill impressed Smith — a rookie right guard on the Chiefs’ revamped offensive line last season — with his talent on the field and his difference-making ability. Which is why the […]
Ravens QB coach James Urban shares what he’s seen from QB Brett Hundley
The Baltimore Ravens have their star quarterback in fifth-year signal caller Lamar Jackson. He has established himself as one of the best at his position throughout the entire NFL, but in a sport where injuries are so prevalent, having depth behind stars is as important as ever. When speaking to the media after one of […]
NFL skipping supplemental draft for third consecutive year; here are top 5 picks from supplemental era
The NFL will pass on holding a supplemental draft once again, as the league informed teams they will not have one this summer (per NFL Network). In the supplemental draft, any team that made a bid on a player would have to forfeit their draft pick in that round the following season (example, using a […]
One rookie from each NFL team who will surprise in 2022
Every team expects a lot out of their top picks in the NFL draft, but they won’t be the only rookies who contribute in Year 1. There will be first-year players who emerge as valuable starters or key role players at some point this season. It’s just difficult to predict which rookies will be the […]
U.S. House Oversight Committee will subpoena Commanders owner Daniel Snyder to testify before Congress
Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder did not join NFL commissioner Roger Goodell in testifying before the U.S. House of Representatives’ Oversight Committee on Wednesday, despite requests to do so. Now, he will be legally compelled to appear before Congress. Commitee chairwoman Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.) announced during Wednesday’s hearing that she will issue a […]
Bengals go away from Jonah Williams in PFF 2019 redraft
Some say it takes three years to truly get a grasp of how good a team’s draft class actually turns out to be. By then, players should start to have a sense of what they’re going to be in their career, for the most part. One way some folks like to characterize those classes, particularly […]
Browns conduct feasibility study for ‘significant stadium renovation,’ not to build a new one
The Cleveland Browns have launched a feasibility study for “significant stadium renovation” for FirstEnergy Stadium, per a team statement released Monday. The statement was in response to a NEOtrans report that the franchise is seeking a new $1 billion stadium as part of a lakefront redevelopment project in the city. “As we have consistently communicated, […]
Predicting the Longhorns future NFL draft prospects
Despite recent struggles in the NFL Draft, the Texas Longhorns have quite a few players capable of finding a roster spot in the NFL. At linebacker, DeMarvion Overshown figures to be a player NFL scouts will keep an eye on. A move to the edge could help Overshown play to his strengths as an open […]
Steelers’ Minkah Fitzpatrick: ‘Embarrassing’ playoff loss to Chiefs, not money, motivates Pittsburgh defense
The Pittsburgh Steelers have the second most expensive defense in the NFL. A large portion of that money is tied up into the contracts of Cam Heyward, T.J. Watt and Minkah Fitzpatrick. Heyward and Watt received hefty contract extensions the previous two offseasons. Fitzpatrick recently agreed to an extension that makes him the NFL’s highest-paid […]
Matchups to watch in the trenches in 2022 ‘NFL Total Access’
NFL Network’s Brian Baldinger and Gerald McCoy examine some matchups to watch in the trenches in the 2022 NFL season, including Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle La’el Collins against Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt, Dallas Cowboys offensive guard Zack Martin against Philadelphia Eagles rookie defensive tackle Jordan Davis, Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs […]
Some NFL executives want Browns’ Deshaun Watson off the field until civil lawsuits are resolved, per report
Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is committed to clearing his name of alleged sexual assault and misconduct even while anticipating an NFL suspension. But some executives inside the league office want the embattled former Texans star to be banned from play until all of his pending civil lawsuits are resolved, according to ProFootballTalk. Watson is accused […]
It’s safety first for rehabbing Derwin James at practice but not for a new contract
Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. carries the ball during practice. He is currently playing on the final year of his rookie contract. (Jae C. Hong / Associated Press) The Chargers paused their football business Wednesday with the conclusion of their two-day mandatory minicamp. Yet, the business of football will continue for the team with the […]
Browns’ Deshaun Watson addresses new lawsuits, potential NFL suspension: I just want to ‘clear my name’
Deshaun Watson addressed reporters Tuesday for the first time in more than two months, and the Browns quarterback once again proclaimed his innocence in the face of 24 (and reportedly soon to be 26) civil lawsuits alleging sexual assault or misconduct. While the former Texans standout declined to elaborate on certain details of his case, […]
How Jeremiah Attaochu’s release impacts Bears’ salary cap in 2022
The Chicago Bears have released defensive end Jeremiah Attaochu, who becomes the latest salary cap casualty of the offseason for new general manager Ryan Poles. Attaochu signed a two-year deal with Chicago last offseason. He appeared in just five games — totaling two tackles — before suffering a torn pectoral muscle in Week 5 against […]
Eagles wide receiver Devon Allen makes track history, runs third-fastest 110m hurdles time ever
Getty Images Seahawks star DK Metcalf may have his eyes on running at the Olympic Games, but a fellow NFL wide receiver has already beaten him to the punch, and not only that, but made world track history with his speed. Two-time Olympic hurdler Devon Allen, who signed with the Eagles to play receiver this […]