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Raiders questions at the dead period
The Las Vegas Raiders are on summer break after ending the offseason work with their mandatory minicamp and the team won’t assemble until late July for the start of training camp. We are three things to ponder during this quiet time: Health concerns: The big health questions are whether star pass-rusher Maxx Crosby, linebacker Nakobe […]
Were the Saints’ additions at pass rusher enough?
Entering the offseason, the pass rush group was an area of the team that many, myself included, felt was a top need for the New Orleans Saints. Besides maybe WR and LG, it was the top need, but unlike those positions, the Saints did not make a major investment in the pass rushers. Not doing […]
Alaric Jackson saga continues
With each passing day, the plot thickens around the future of Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Alaric Jackson. The news around his arrest with charges of felony battery just gets worse. TMZ Sports is reporting that the alleged victim involved is pregnant, a horrible optic and an aggravating factor in the NFL Personal Conduct Policy […]
Will Green Bay’s Target-Share Approach Change This Season?
The Green Bay Packers’ wide receiver group looks different than it has in the past handful of seasons. Brian Gutekunst drafted six wide receivers between 2022 and 2023 and added two more with premium draft capital in 2025. Coupled with heavy investments at tight end, the passing game had lots of hungry dawgs to feed.
Ravens’ $112 Million Free Agent Deal Called ‘NFL’s Worst Contract’
Bleacher Report's Brad Gagnon called Baltimore Ravens edge rusher Trey Hendrickson's $112M deal the "NFL's Worst Contract" in 2026. The post Ravens’ $112 Million Free Agent Deal Called ‘NFL’s Worst Contract’ appeared first on HEAVY .
Ben Johnson Has the Right Message for Bears Fans Entering 2026
Bears fans have every reason to be excited entering 2026, but Ben Johnson's latest comments are a reminder that expectations must stay grounded.
Andy Reid makes encouraging L’Jarius Sneed prediction Chiefs fans needed to hear
The Kansas City Chiefs recently welcomed L’Jarius Sneed back to the team, and head coach Andy Reid is excited to have the veteran defender back.
NFL Rumors: Indianapolis Colts ‘Mulling’ Big Addition This Summer
The Indianapolis Colts had an active offseason, trading away wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. while strengthening their defense. With training […]
2026 MLB Draft Preview: Logan Reddeman
2026 MLB Draft Preview: Logan Reddeman scouting report. The 2026 is about a month away — the first round kicks off on July 11, 2026 — so its time to start offering capsule looks at players the Texas Rangers could select with their top picks. The Rangers’ first round pick is at #16, their second […]
Former Seahawks pass rusher Cassius Marsh retires with Seattle
There’s a certain grieving period that all professional athletes go through when deciding to hang up their cleats. For some, it’s short and easy, but others take longer to come to terms with a new reality. For former Seattle Seahawks edge rusher Cassius Marsh, that period was around five years, as he finally decided to […]
L’Jarius Sneed’s ‘physicality’ is welcome back on the Chiefs’ defense
On Monday afternoon, reports surfaced that the Kansas City Chiefs had signed cornerback L’Jarius Sneed — who spent his first four NFL seasons with the team and won two Super Bowls — to the approval of many across Chiefs Kingdom. The signing occurred just before the team’s mandatory minicamp, which spanned from Tuesday to Thursday. […]
What does a role for MarShawn Lloyd actually look like?
MarShawn Lloyd has been little more than an idea for his two years in Green Bay. A 2024 third round pick out of USC, Lloyd has seen the field for just one regular season game in the intervening two years. He’s been injured so much we can’t even given him the Christian Watson caveat. We […]
Steelers Fans Being “Downright Angry” Over Mike Tomlin’s Abrupt Exit Inspired Wife’s New Venture
What started as a moment that left Steelers fans fuming has now sparked an unexpected business opportunity. Mike Tomlin’s departure from the Pittsburgh Steelers in January 2026 after 19 years of service was sudden. But what triggered a wave of criticism was the lack of a formal final press conference. However, Tomlin’s wife, Kiya, has […] The post Steelers Fans Being “Downright Angry” Over Mike Tomlin’s Abrupt Exit Inspired Wife’s New Venture appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Panthers Extend Pass-Catching Playmaker Before 2026 Season
The Carolina Panthers are ramping up for the 2026 season. They are bringing back key names to help them piggyback off of what they did last season.The Carolina have extended Jalen Coker to a three-year, $35 million deal.“The Carolina Panthers extended a key part of their offense Thursday, reaching a three-year, $35 million deal with […] The post Panthers Extend Pass-Catching Playmaker Before 2026 Season appeared first on HEAVY .
91 Buffalo Bills players in 91 days: cornerback Kani Walker
The Buffalo Bills have had success over the last decade in developing late-round defensive backs. Whether those players were draft picks at corner or priority free agents following a draft, the Bills have done well to find depth in places that other teams might have overlooked. The team was able to find players who might […]
Former NFL WR Reveals What Could Help Lions DT Alim McNeill Return to His Best
Former Cleveland Browns star reveals what would take for Lions' DT Alim McNeill to get back to his previous form after ACL injury. The post Former NFL WR Reveals What Could Help Lions DT Alim McNeill Return to His Best appeared first on HEAVY .
‘Locked-in’ Christian Barmore has Patriots coaching staff excited
Christian Barmore was one of the most disruptive interior defensive linemen in the NFL in 2025, but you wouldn’t know it looking simply at his sack totals. Despite playing in a more attacking New England Patriots defense and appearing in all 21 of their games, he finished with only three quarterback takedowns on the year. […]
Browns roster: Ranking each quarterback based on spring practice performance
The 2026 offseason practice period is officially over for the Cleveland Browns, and it’s no secret that everybody was focusing on the quarterback position and how it played out over the course of the past month. Today, we’re going to break down and rank all four quarterbacks based on how they performed this spring. 1. […]
Broncos’ Jonathon Cooper arrested again on 4 new charges
One week after he was arrested on domestic violence charges, Denver Broncos edge rusher Jonathon Cooper has been arrested again. According to police records obtained by Mike Klis of 9News, Cooper was arrested Thursday night after violating a protection order…
George Pickens non-committal on mandatory minicamp plans
The Dallas Cowboys have a mandatory minicamp next week and the biggest question surrounding it is whether or not wide receiver George Pickens will be in attendance. Pickens recently held a camp in Corpus Christi, Texas, and Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram was able to get an answer to that question. Kind of. […]
Chargers' UDFA roster battle could turn out to be an under-the-radar storyline
The Los Angeles Chargers have a trio of UDFAs competing for a very limited roster spot. It could turn out to be one of the offseason's under-the-radar storylines.
Todd Bowles Leaves No Doubt Where He Stands on Baker Mayfield
Amid contract negotiations, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles had a firm statement about where he stands with his quarterback Baker Mayfield. Bowles made it clear that there is “absolutely no question” on whether or not the Bucs head coach wants the team to extend Mayfield.Bowles noted that Mayfield has treated the negotiations in […] The post Todd Bowles Leaves No Doubt Where He Stands on Baker Mayfield appeared first on HEAVY .
Who will be the next Lion to grace the cover of Madden?
It is probably safe to assume that the majority of Detroit Lions fans are not going to be really excited about the featured athlete on this year’s iteration of Madden NFL 2027. After an exciting season in 2025, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is this year’s cover athlete. And while I don’t love it, I […]
Crawford Chronicles: Burkman Edition
The first in a series of unknown duration, where former Cardinals reminisce about their days in Crawford Gym, on the tenth anniversary of its demolition. The former Cardinal guard, whom I hadn’t seen for awhile at the JCC where we both work out, was limping toward his favorite elliptical. Roger Burkman. Member of the 1980 […]
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