Tarik Cohen's Body Wore Down In 2019

Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen set career-highs in rushing yards (444), receiving yards (725) and total touchdowns (eight) in 2018, but he disappeared last season. According to Cohen, the reason for his regression was due to the wear and tear on his small frame. "I’ve been doing yoga now, stretching more often and just […]

Matt Judon Wants Long-Term Deal

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Matt Judon, who received the franchise tag this year, wants to lock down a long-term contract with the team before the July 15 deadline. "I'm happy to be a Raven. I want to stay here for as long as I play, but I understand that it's a business and they kind […]

Colts Sign Michael Pittman Jr. To Rookie Deal

The Indianapolis Colts announced on Monday that they have signed wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. to his four-year rookie deal. The Colts have now signed eight of their nine draft picks from this year. Pittman, who is 6-foot-4, 223 pounds, was taken in the second round (34th overall) after compiling 171 catches for 2,519 yards […]

Brandon Brooks Tears Achilles

Philadelphia Eagles right guard Brandon Brooks tore his left Achilles tendon on Monday while working out at the team's complex and will miss the entire 2020 season, according to sources. It's a huge blow to an elite offensive line. The loss of Brooks may cause the Eagles to seriously consider re-signing Pro Bowl tackle Jason […]

Matt Ryan Organizes Offseason Workouts With Players

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, who also dealt with a unique offseason in 2011 during the lockout, has organized player-run workouts during the coronavirus pandemic this offseason. Ryan and the offense were productive that year, going 10-6. The veteran QB tried to keep the training "as normal as possible" amid a public-health pandemic. Ryan has […]

49ers Giving Kyle Shanahan New Six-Year Deal

The San Francisco 49ers are rewarding head coach Kyle Shanahan with a new six-year deal on Monday that will replace the three years he had remaining on his current deal, according to league sources. The new deal ties him to the 49ers through the 2025 season. It will make him one of the league's five […]

Jameis Winston Has Impressive Career Numbers

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston became the eighth quarterback in league history to pass for 5,000 yards in a single season with the Buccaneers in 2019. Winston, 26, has thrown for the second-most passing yards of any NFL QB through five seasons, trailing only Peyton Manning. He has more touchdowns (121) through his first […]

Chiefs Ranked As No. 5 Trench Team

The Kansas City Chiefs come in at No. 5 on the list of the best trench teams in the league, per NFL.com's Bucky Brooks. Mitchell Schwartz could be the best right tackle in football, and Eric Fisher is a stout blind-side protector for Patrick Mahomes. Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is an underrated blocker with a tenacious demeanor […]

Saints Offensive Line Has Become Elite

The New Orleans Saints homegrown offensive line has become one of the league's elite units. Terron Armstead, Andrus Peat and Ryan Ramczyk are young veterans with elite skills as run and pass blockers. Erik McCoy and rookie Cesar Ruiz are versatile interior blockers with plenty of athleticism and movement skills. On the defensive line, Cameron […]

Ravens Upgraded Their Trench Personnel In Offseason

The Baltimore Ravens upgraded their trench personnel in the offseason, mainly on the defensive side of the ball with Calais Campbell and Derek Wolfe, who add size, strength and playmaking ability to a unit that is anchored by sack master Matt Judon. Brandon Williams and Pernell McPhee are also solid contributors at this stage of […]

Eagles Are Stacked On Offensive, Defensive Lines

The Philadelphia Eagles have a good shot once again to win the NFC East in 2020 behind a talented defensive line that features Fletcher Cox as the marquee name, but Javon Hargrave, Brandon Coleman and Derek Barnett are also blue-collar guys that have the ability to take over games in a committee approach. Offensively, Philly […]

49ers Ranked As Top Trench Team

The San Francisco 49ers were ranked as the No. 1 trench team by NFL.com's Bucky Brooks. Their dominance in the trenches fueled their run to Super Bowl LIV and it's why they are serious title contenders again heading into the 2020 season. Their defensive line features five first-rounders, including Nick Bosa, Arik Armstead and Dee […]

Rob Manfred Not As Confident Baseball Will Happen In 2020

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said on Monday that he's "not confident" that there will be a 2020 baseball season and that "as long as there's no dialogue" with the Players Association, "that real risk is going to continue." Manfred said "unequivocally we are going to play Major League Baseball this year" and estimated the likelihood […]

Justin Jackson Will Be On Short Leash

Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson won't have a long leash as the No. 2 back behind Austin Ekeler in 2020. Jackson played in just seven games because of injuries in his second season in the NFL last year, rushing for 200 yards on 29 carries (6.9 yards per tote), but he might fall […]

Alvin Kamara Was Slowed By Injuries Last Year

New Orleans Saints running backs coach Joel Thomas said that running back Alvin Kamara played through knee, ankle and back injuries in 2019. Despite missing two games and playing hurt for much of the year, Kamara had 171 carries for 797 yards (4.7 yards per carry) and five touchdowns, adding 81 receptions for 533 yards […]

Josh Allen Organizes Workouts

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen planned out two separate "camps" for his teammates this offseason during the coronavirus pandemic. The first one was staged in California, with rookie running back Zack Moss and rookie wide receivers Gabriel Davis and Isaiah Hodgins on hand. The second camp was a lot more detailed and took place in […]

Tua Tagovailoa Has Made Miraculous Recovery From Hip Surgery

Miami Dolphins rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (hip), the fifth overall pick in April, has continued to make significant progress in his recovery from hip surgery. "He’s doing miraculously well," said Kevin Wilk, a renowned physical therapist. Tagovailoa was expected to move from Alabama to South Florida last weekend. He spends around three and a half […]

Lamar Jackson Fine After Tumble Over Jet Ski

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is fine after falling over a jet ski in a video posted on social media, according to a source. In the video, Jackson is running with a football on the beach before running into a parked jet ski and falling headfirst into the water. The 23-year-old was the second unanimous […]

Vikings Zone Scheme A Perfect Fit For Dalvin Cook

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook's combination of speed, quickness, balance and vision as a one-cut runner fits perfectly in the team's outside-zone scheme. Cook had 25 runs of 10-plus yards in an offense that had the fourth-most rushing attempts in the league in 2019. Quarterback Kirk Cousins had a 71 percent completion rate and […]

Judge Rules MLB's Letter To Yankees Should Be Unsealed

A New York judge ruled on Friday that a letter from MLB commissioner Rob Manfred to the New York Yankees addressing a 2017 investigation of the team should be unsealed. The Yankees have made an emergency appeal before the letter is to be unsealed on June 19. The Yankees and MLB have the chance to […]

Cardinals Shut Down Virtual Program For Veterans

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury told his team that the virtual offseason for veterans is over. However, the rookies will continue to meet. The Cardinals are among several teams that ended their virtual offseason programs for their veterans, but other teams are gearing up for another week of Zoom meetings. Even though some teams […]

Ezekiel Elliott Among Players To Test Positive For COVID-19

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is one of the players from the Cowboys who has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to his agent, Rocky Arceneaux. However, Arceneaux said that Elliott is feeling good. Sources said that several Cowboys and Texans players have tested positive for COVID-19 recently, but none of the players are […]

Bradley Chubb, Bryce Callahan Ready To Go

Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Ed Donatell said that both defensive end Bradley Chubb (knee) and cornerback Bryce Callahan (foot) are ready to go. Chubb missed 12 games in his sophomore season due to an ACL tear, and Callahan didn't play at all in 2019 due to complications from foot surgery. Both Chubb and Callahan are […]

Players Reject MLB's Latest Offer

The Major League Baseball Players Association asked the league to set a schedule for the 2020 season rather than submit another counterproposal. "Further dialogue with the league would be futile. It's time to get back to work. Tell us when and where," MLBPA executive director Tony Clark said in a statement. The league has suggested […]

Kyler Murray Very Comfortable In Cardinals Offense

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray was extremely confident and comfortable working in head coach Kliff Kingsbury's Air Raid offense last year because of his familiarity with it in college. "Coming from where he was at -- Texas A&M and then Oklahoma, where they give him that freedom -- there's a comfort level that he's had […]

Marco Raya, Kala'i Rosario Close Out Twins Draft

The Minnesota Twins selected United South High School pitcher Marco Raya with the 128th overall pick in the fourth round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. They finished off their draft this year by taking Waiakea High School outfielder Kala'i Rosario in the fifth round (158th overall). Raya is a high-upside 17-year-old right-hander despite […]

Ty Brown Among Astros Final Draft Selections

The Houston Astros selected Vanderbilt pitcher Ty Brown with the 101st overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. Houston wrapped up their draft by taking Tennessee outfielder Zach Daniels in the fourth round (131st overall) and UC San Diego shortstop Shay Whitcomb in the fifth round with the final […]

Dodgers Go With Speed In Jake Vogel In Third Round

The Los Angeles Dodgers selected Huntington Beach High School outfielder Jake Vogel with the 100th overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. The Blue proceeded to take Virginia Tech catcher Carson Taylor in the fourth round (130th overall) and Central Arkansas pitcher Gavin Stone in the fifth round (159th […]

Trevor Hauver, Beck Way Conclude Yankees 2020 Draft

The New York Yankees selected Arizona State second baseman Trevor Hauver with the 99th overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. The Yanks closed out their draft by selecting Northwest Florida State right-handed pitcher Beck Way in the fourth round (129th overall). New York had only three draft picks […]

Michael Guldberg, Dane Acker Under-The-Radar Picks For A's

The Oakland Athletics selected Georgia Tech outfielder Michael Guldberg with the 98th overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. They went on to take Oklahoma pitcher Dane Acker in the fourth round (127th overall) and Washington pitcher Stevie Emanuels in the fifth round (157th overall). Guldberg isn't big at […]