The Patriots addressed their need at the tight end position by trading with the Lions for Michael Roberts. Michael Roberts flashed a couple times last year, particularly in week 3 when he scored 2 touchdowns. But for the most part, the 2017 4th-round pick did not see the field too much for the Detroit Lions.
Month: June 2019
Melvin Gordon will enter the 2019 season playing on his fifth-year option. Although, Gordon is currently seeking a new contract from the Los Angeles Chargers as he will become an unrestricted free-agent after this season. Despite Melvin Gordon looking for a new contract, he reported to Chargers mandatory minicamp on Wednesday. Gordon’s arrival of reporting
The New England Patriots have filed tampering charges against the Houston Texans. The New England Patriots are back on the NFL news board, as a report from Adam Schefter has revealed they have filed tampering charges against the Houston Texans. The Patriots are claiming that the Texans attempted to hire Nick Caserio as their general
With news breaking that Sony Michel had an arthroscopic procedure on his troublesome knee, the Patriots drafting Damien Harris in the third round makes more sense. Jeff Howe of The Athletic reported on the Patriots’ spring practices on Tuesday, and one line stuck out: “Damien Harris had a strong spring. His performance in pads will
NASHVILLE, TN – DECEMBER 30: Eddie George, former member of the Tennessee Titans, on the field before a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Nissan Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Colts defeated the Titans 33-17. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) Odds look great for Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga to become
The Los Angeles Rams see Jared Goff as their quarterback “for a long time.” For that, they’ll have to pay. It has been an eventful offseason for quarterback contracts. Earlier this year, Russell Wilson agreed to a $140 million dollar contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks. Last week, Carson Wentz signed a massive four-year extension
To the surprise of no one, the Raiders were picked to be on the upcoming season of HBO’s Hard Knocks. Here are eight reasons it’ll be must-see TV. If you canceled your HBO subscription after the disappointing Game of Thrones series finale, you’ll want to get that back by Tuesday, Aug. 6 when Hard Knocks
We finish our early 2019 positional rankings series with tiered tight end rankings for leagues with PPR scoring. In our previous articles with early positional rankings for PPR leagues, we looked at each of the other major positions for fantasy football: quarterback, running back and wide receiver. Our final position, tight end, is here. For each
THOUSAND OAKS, CA – JUNE 11: Todd Gurley #30 of the Los Angeles Rams talks to the media following minicamp at the team’s practice facility at California Lutheran University on June 11, 2019 in Thousand Oaks, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) Twitter reacts to the USWNT’s record-scoring win over Thailand by Dylan Schmittler Todd
Jon Gruden might have just spoiled the worst kept secret of the NFL offseason. A hard Knock life might be coming to Oakland Raiders camp this summer. HBO has yet to officially announce which NFL team will be subject of the latest edition of Hard Knocks, but we may have been given a big clue. The
Eli Manning has been the Giants’ unquestioned starter for a long time, for better or worse, but Pat Shurmur is diving right into the idea of a camp competition. Other than an ill-conceived benching by an in-over-his-head coach in Ben McAdoo, Eli Manning has started every game for the New York Giants since taking over
The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to a four-year contract extension with Kyle Rudolph, but as always the details are telling. After trade rumors and apparent consternation about a contract extension, the Minnesota Vikings and tight end Kyle Rudolph have agreed to terms on a reported four-year, $36 million contract extension. According to Mike Florio of
It was another busy offseason for the Silver and Black. So what are the most important issues facing the always-interesting Oakland Raiders this year? It’s a franchise that has made just one postseason appearance since 2003. That came just 3 years ago, when the Silver and Black won 12 games but finished as a wild
The Titans have plenty of new imports to take up the spotlight, but Delanie Walker’s return should provide a bigger boost than most are acknowledging. These Tennessee Titans have good reason to feel confident. The summer months are good to every NFL fan base—the promise of a blank slate and all—and, at least on paper,
The Kansas City Chiefs came up just one game short of the Super Bowl a year ago, and they will need to answer a few big questions if they want to snap their 50-year drought and appear in the big game. Last season was a very good one to be a Kansas City Chiefs fan.
DETROIT, MI – DECEMBER 23: Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) talks to a mobile device as walks off of the field at the conclusion of a regular season game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions on December 23, 2018 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire
CLEVELAND, OH – NOVEMBER 4, 2007: Tight end Kellen Winslow Jr. #80 of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to a game with the Seattle Seahawks on November 4, 2007 at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland won 33-30 in overtime. Kellen Winslow Jr.07-1223024 (Photo by: Diamond Images/Getty Images) WWE Monday Night Raw: Champagne
Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue will not attend the team’s mandatory minicamp this week as he seeks out a new contract. Yannick Ngakoue should be entering his fourth season with the Jacksonville Jaguars this fall. But he announced this week that he will not be attending the Jags mandatory minicamp as he continues his contract
Derrick Henry is entering the final year of his contract, but will the Titans pony up to keep him long-term? Over five December games last year, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry had 625 rushing yards (6.4 yards per carry) and eight touchdowns. That was the most rushing yards anyone had in any month last
DETROIT, MI – AUGUST 25, 2017: Director of player personnel Nick Caserio of the New England Patriots walks onto the field prior to a preseason game on August 25, 2017 against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. New England won 30-28. (Photo by: 2017 Nick Cammett/Diamond Images/Getty Images) Bellator 222: MacDonald vs.
PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 23: Houston Texans Linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) looks on during the game between the Houston Texans and the Philadelphia Eagles on December 23, 2018, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia,PA. (Photo by Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Dark Phoenix, Secret Life of Pets 2 bomb at the box office by
Julian Edelman has apparently been working with newly drafted wide receiver N’Keal Harry, potentially paying dividends for the Patriots long term. Don’t expect Julian Edelman to give the cold shoulder to his potential replacement, N’Keal Harry. According to Patriots reporter Mike Reiss, Edelman has taken it upon himself to work with newly drafted wide receiver
Jimmy Garoppolo currently sits as one of the highest paid quarterbacks in the league, but will he overcome his history of injuries and emerge as a top quarterback? It has been a rocky five-year career thus far for Jimmy Garoppolo, one he hopes will get smoother in 2019. His first three years in the league
The start of training camp is less than two months away. So it’s time to ponder a few things when it comes to Vic Fangio’s Denver Broncos. Back in 2016 and four games into defense of their Super Bowl 50 title, the Denver Broncos owned a 4-0 mark. But that season would conclude with seven
The Cleveland Browns appear to be back in a big way heading into the new season. However, what are the 5 burning questions the team must answer? If Baker Mayfield begins the season as the team’s starting quarterback, then maybe we are talking about the Cleveland Browns coming off a playoff run last season. Instead,
The Philadelphia Eagles gave Carson Wentz more than $100 million in guarantees. It’s a benchmark that will reverberate around the league. Carson Wentz got paid. He also set the standard for the next wave of quarterbacks. On Thursday, Wentz signed a four-year, $128 million extension with $107 million guaranteed. The $32 million annual average ranks
KANSAS CITY, MO – OCTOBER 21: Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) before a week 7 NFL game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs on October 21, 2018 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. The Chiefs won 45-10. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Henry Cejudo desires heavyweight paychecks,
Carson Wentz’s new deal from the Eagles starts the clock on an extension for Jared Goff, but the Los Angeles Rams are not going to be pressured into urgency. On Thursday, the Philadelphia Eagles announced a four-year, $128 million contract extension for Carson Wentz that will secure his services through the 2024 season. The No.
GLENDALE, AZ – JANUARY 01: ESPN sideline reporter Todd McShay reports before the college football game between the UCF Knights and the LSU Tigers on January 1, 2019 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) ‘Clay king’ Rafa wins his unprecendented ‘Duodecima’ French Open by Veronica Elizabeth
CHARLOTTE, NC – JUNE 03: Cam Newton (1) quarterback of Carolina during warm ups during an OTA practice at the Carolina Panthers training facility in Charlotte, N.C. on June 3, 2019.(Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) UFC 238: Henry Cejudo vs. Marlon Moraes live results & highlights by Amy Kaplan The Panthers have