The Cowboys have lots of young players looking for new contracts, but Jerry Jones struck quickly to hand linebacker Jaylon Smith a rich new deal. Ezekiel Elliott, Dak Prescott and Amari Cooper are all looking to get new deals from the Cowboys before the regular season begins. In an interesting move, GM Jerry Jones opted
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Melvin Gordon is still holding out, and he’s waiting for a “call” that isn’t likely to come anytime soon. Heading into the final year of his rookie contract, Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon is holding out in search of a new deal. The team doesn’t seem inclined to grant that wish, as Gordon’s
With three other big contract situations looming, the Dallas Cowboys are ready to announce a new deal for linebacker Jaylon Smith. The Dallas Cowboys have announced a Tuesday press conference where a contract extension will be made official and public. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network and others, it’s linebacker Jaylon Smith who’s getting
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – AUGUST 15: Wide receiver Antonio Brown #84 of the Oakland Raiders warms up before the NFL preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on August 15, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Conor McGregor congratulates Nate Diaz, looks forward to the trilogy fight by Nicole Bosco
Antonio Brown is an ongoing source for drama, so it’s no surprise Tuesday night’s Hard Knocks appears to focus on him. The Oakland Raiders, with Jon Gruden as head coach, a looming move to Las Vegas and Antonio Brown coming aboard via an offseason trade, are tailor-made for HBO’s Hard Knocks. But through the first
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown took to the field and participated in stretches, but he’s still not practicing with the team. As the Hard Knocks cameras roll, Oakland Raiders superstar wide receiver Antonio Brown remains unwilling to practice with an unfamiliar helmet. At first, there was optimism that Brown would finally take the field
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – AUGUST 17: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns participates in warmups prior to a preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 17, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) What do the Yankees do with Stanton when he returns? by Tre LyDay Baker Mayfield
BALTIMORE, MD – DECEMBER 30, 2018: Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns throws a pass prior to a game against the Baltimore Ravens on December 30, 2018 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. Baltimore won 26-24. (Photo by: 2018 Nick Cammett/Diamond Images/Getty Images) Chicago Bears rebuild one of NFL’s most dynamic backfields
The Chicago Bears completely reinvented their backfield this past offseason and the result is a versatile array of weapons for Matt Nagy. Matt Nagy wasn’t lacking for playmakers, nor was he short on creative ideas. The Chicago Bears head coach enjoyed a special first season in the Windy City. He captained a 12 win roster,
Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Manny Bermudez, 12 others violate CA weight gain restrictions at UFC 241 by Amy Kaplan The NFL’s most interesting development continues. Oakland Raiders star wide receiver Antonio Brown appears dead set on wearing his preferred helmet. The ongoing saga regarding Antonio Brown and his helmet appeared to be nearing a
The Dallas Cowboys and Ezekiel Elliott are mired in a dispute at the bargaining table, and the star running back has taken umbrage with owner Jerry Jones’s ill-advised quip. In Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott, and Amari Cooper, the Dallas Cowboys have three crucial players on offense they must re-sign in the near future. Though the
Oakland Raiders wideout Antonio Brown is missing practice and preseason games over being forced to switch his helmet, something he does not agree with. Antonio Brown has been in the spotlight for various reasons since ending his tenure with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Most recently, Brown has been absent from Raiders training camp with frostbite on
Without overreacting or setting expectations too high, who has been the most surprising player in each NFL team’s training camp? Summer is coming to a close, which means the NFL season is getting closer. As school begins and the days creep towards the brisk fall, many players are fighting for their NFL livelihoods. Others, well
Super Bowl favorites for the first time, the Kansas City Chiefs appear better than a year ago. If health prevails, Kansas City might author a tour de force. If the Kansas City Chiefs don’t win Super Bowl LIV, their season is a failure. This the reality for a franchise far more familiar with failure than
Did Raiders general manager Mike Mayock issue an ultimatum to absent wideout Antonio Brown? We all know about the drama, recent and less-so, surrounding star NFL wideout Antonio Brown. From his discontent with the Pittsburgh Steelers that led the team to trade him to the Oakland Raiders for what seemed like a song, to his
Deshaun Watson was sacked a league-high 62 times last year, and the Texans are hoping Matt Kalil will be up to the task at left tackle. After he was sacked a league-high 62 times last year and having the highest percentage of dropbacks under pressure according to Pro Football Focus, the Houston Texans made an
The Chicago Bears headed into training camp with one of the most intriguing position battles around the league at kicker, and it appears Eddy Pineiro may have won the competition against fellow unknown commodity Elliott Fry. Cody Parkey’s blocked field goal, which would have given the Chicago Bears a victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in
Former Chicago Bears and Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson died in a motorcycle accident on Saturday night. According to various reports, including TMZ, former University of Texas and Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson passed away following a motorcycle accident in Austin, Texas on Saturday night. He was 36 years old. Per TMZ, Benson
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 29: The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders perform at AT&T Stadium on November 29, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) Each off-season the NFL landscape changes dramatically with every coaching change across the league. This past season eight NFL head coaches were terminated, while an additional seven NFL teams made
Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Eagles fill their critical backup quarterback opening with Josh McCown by Kevin Parvizi Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James is one of the league’s best all-around defensive backs, and the AFC West playoff contenders will miss their star for a few months. On Thursday, Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James
After Nick Foles joined the Jacksonville Jaguars to be a full-time starter, the Philadelphia Eagles needed to sign a known commodity at quarterback. They’ll hope that Josh McCown can be that guy, even if they also hope he won’t have to start any games. There’s no doubt that the Philadelphia Eagles have an MVP-caliber quarterback
The New England Patriots haven’t benefited from a dynamic wide receiver on the outside since Randy Moss, but Josh Gordon has the opportunity to be the game-changing deep threat Bill Belichick has spent years looking for. Though Josh Gordon didn’t play the full season for the New England Patriots and wasn’t a part of their
Josh Gordon is a wide receiver who can help take the New England Patriots’ passing attack to the next level, and this may be the season Tom Brady gets to fully benefit from his talents. Throughout the offseason, videos surfaced of New England Patriots Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady and oft-suspended wide receiver Josh
One of the NFL’s brightest young stars is slated to miss significant time. How does Derwin James’ injury impact the Los Angeles Chargers and the AFC West race? Losing a player to injury in the preseason is never a good thing. When it’s a star, like Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James, the blows just
Los Angeles Chargers superstar safety Derwin James suffered a fracture in his right foot and will be out for a significant amount of time. And Twitter was in a state of shock. Injuries in August before the start of the NFL season can have a devastating effect on a franchise, as Jordy Nelson’s ACL tear
CARSON, CA – NOVEMBER 25: Free safety Derwin James #33 of the Los Angeles Chargers celebrates his interception in the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at StubHub Center on November 25, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) 5 bold Premier League predictions: Leicester win at Stamford Bridge by Peter Johnstone Buckle
As he tries to push up the depth chart himself, Preston Williams is lined up to help Josh Rosen win the Dolphins’ quarterback competition. At first glance, the Miami Dolphins look deep at wide receiver. Former first-round pick DeVante Parker, Kenny Stills are the easy top two, as Albert Wilson (hip) progresses toward being ready
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – AUGUST 15: Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals warms up prior to an NFL preseason game against the Oakland Raiders at State Farm Stadium on August 15, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) UFC 241: Christos Giagos thinks Drakkar Klose wants a ‘grudge match’ by Zain Bando Kyler
The Titans drafted Marcus Mariota to be their franchise quarterback. If he doesn’t produce out of the gate this season, he could easily end up out of a job. If the Titans have a chance of making a significant playoff run this season they will need excellent production from the quarterback position. Mike Vrabel and
Week 2 of the NFL’s preseason schedule begins tonight, and here are five things you need to watch for in the latest round of exhibition games. Look, preseason NFL games are the equivalent of non-alcoholic beer. It looks like real football, but it isn’t as good as the real thing. That being said, there’s plenty