Steelers Could Try To Re-Sign JuJu Smith-Schuster

The Athletic's Ed Bouchette believes that the Pittsburgh Steelers will try to re-sign wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster at a reasonable price. Just like he found a year ago in free agency, Smith-Schuster might not find much out there on the open market to his liking after an injury plagued season in 2021. The 25-year-old played […]

Mike Vrabel Named 2021 Coach Of The Year

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel was named the 2021 Associated Press Coach of the Year on Thursday night. Vrabel, who also received a contract extension from the Titans this week, won the award over Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur and Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor. Vrabel led Tennessee to their second […]

Micah Parsons Wins Defensive Rookie Of The Year Award

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons unanimously won the 2021 Associated Press Defensive Rookie of the Year award on Thursday night. The 12th overall pick in 2021, Parsons had one of the most dominant rookie seasons in NFL history, setting a franchise rookie record with 13 sacks while tying for the league lead with 20 tackles […]

T.J. Watt Takes Home Defensive Player Of The Year Honors

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt was named the 2021 Associated Press Defensive Player of the Year on Thursday. The 27-year-old pass-rusher was the most disruptive defensive player last season when it came to putting heat on the opposing quarterback. Watt tied the single-season sack record with 22.5 sacks and also recorded 64 total tackles, which […]

Ja'Marr Chase Named Offensive Rookie Of The Year

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase, the team's first-round draft pick, was named the 2021 Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year on Thursday. He became the first receiver to win the award since Odell Beckham Jr. did it in 2014. In 18 regular season games, Chase had 81 catches for 1,455 yards and 13 […]

Joe Burrow Wins Comeback Player Of The Year Award

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was named the 2021 Associated Press Comeback Player of the Year on Thursday night, edging out Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott 28-21 in voting. Burrow took a Bengals team that won four games in 2020 all the way to the franchise's third Super Bowl appearance this season. The second-year signal-caller […]

Cooper Kupp Named Offensive Player Of The Year

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp, who claimed the first receiving triple crown in more than a decade, was named the 2021 Associated Press Offensive Player of the Year on Thursday. He's the third wideout to win the award, joining Jerry Rice and Michael Thomas. Kupp's 145 catches and 1,947 receiving yards were the […]

Aaron Rodgers Wins MVP For Fourth Time

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers became just the second player (Peyton Manning being the other) in NFL history to earn four Associated Press MVP honors in a career when he was named the 2021 NFL MVP for the second year in a row. Rodgers had 39 of the votes, with Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback […]

Trey Lance Expresses Optimism At Being Week 1 Starter In 2022

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance has not officially been tabbed as the team's starting quarterback for 2022, but he certainly sounds as if he will be preparing that way throughout the offseason. Saying he will "be ready to go Week 1," Lance is widely expected to be the team's signal-caller once San Francisco officially […]

C.J. Uzomah Notches Limited Practice Session Thursday

Cincinnati Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah (knee) was able to practice in a limited capacity Thursday, a step in the right direction as it pertains to suiting up for Sunday's Super Bowl LVI. Although limited, the practice marks the first for Uzomah since sustaining a sprained left MCL during the AFC Championship Game. Having previously […]

Tyler Higbee Remains Unavailable During Thursday’s Practice

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (knee) was unable to suit up for Thursday's practice session, further elevating concern that he may not return in time for Sunday's Super Bowl LVI. Higbee departed the NFL Championship Game early due to the knee ailment and has been sidelined since, paving the way for Kendall Blanton […]

Van Jefferson Practices In Full Thursday

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (knee) was able to log a full practice Thursday, a significant step in the right direction as it pertains to suiting up for Super Bowl LVI on Sunday. Jefferson was limited as recently as Wednesday, but the team's No. 3 wideout has now cleared a significant hurdle. While […]

Cam Akers Logs Full Practice Session Thursday

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (shoulder) was able to get in a full day of practice Thursday, all but paving the way for him to suit up during Super Bowl LVI on Sunday. Akers has emerged as L.A.'s lead back when healthy, having notched double-digit carries in each of the Rams' first three […]

Andre Patterson Hired By Giants To Coach Defensive Line

Former Minnesota Vikings assistant head coach and co-defensive coordinator Andre Patterson is being hired on Thursday as the defensive line coach for the New York Giants, according to a source. Patterson was with the Vikings under head coach Mike Zimmer for the last eight seasons. He served as the defensive line coach from 2014-19 before […]

Texans Unlikely To Hire A Defensive Coordinator

The Houston Texans are unlikely to hire a defensive coordinator, according to a source. Head coach Lovie Smith, who was the team's defensive coordinator last season, said he will call the defensive plays. The Texans still have key spots open on the coaching staff, though, so there's still a chance that Houston will use the […]

Jamison Crowder Likely To Move On

New York Jets impending free-agent wide receiver Jamison Crowder was the team's leading receiver in each of the last three seasons and caught 132 passes out of the slot (eighth-most in the NFL), but he's unlikely to return in 2022. Crowder took a $5 million pay cut last offseason and his durability is a concern, […]

Braxton Berrios Likely To Reach Free Agency

New York Jets impending free-agent wide receiver Braxton Berrios is likely to make it to the open market in March. The 26-year-old is a fan favorite and had four touchdowns in the final three games, but the Jets must decide if he's a full-time receiver or more of a gadget player/return specialist. Berrios averaged 5.4 […]

Kyler Murray's Status Will Affect Christian Kirk

Arizona Cardinals impending free-agent wide receiver Christian Kirk said his decision during free agency will be impacted by quarterback Kyler Murray's future with the team. "It'll definitely have a deciding factor," Kirk said. Murray recently scrubbed the team from his social media, leading to speculation that he could be upset with the organization. Kirk has […]

Anthony Averett Unlikely To Return To Ravens

The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec thinks Baltimore Ravens safety DeShon Elliott has a better chance to re-sign in free agency this offseason than cornerback Anthony Averett. Averett is expected to have a bigger market, and he won't be a starter in Baltimore as long as Marlon Humphrey and Marcus Peters are healthy. Averett's biggest supporter in […]

Ronnie Stanley's Future In Question

It's unknown if Baltimore Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley (ankle) will be able to play next season. General manager Eric DeCosta said that he's optimistic about Stanley, but nobody knows where Stanley is at in his rehab after aggravating his ankle injury in Week 1 and undergoing season-ending surgery. Hopefully Stanley's second ankle surgery will […]

Lamar Jackson May Not Get Extension This Offseason

The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec is hearing less optimism about the Baltimore Ravens and quarterback Lamar Jackson reaching a contract extension this offseason, but it's coming from outsiders and people not directly involved with the negotiations. Jackson has no agent and a tight inner circle, while the Ravens play things close to the vest, so there […]

Quintez Cephus A Candidate For Increased Role In 2022

Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus is a candidate to have an expanded role in the team's offense in 2022. According to Lions wide receiver coach Antwaan Randle El, the team is looking for a genuine No. 1 guy to play the X receiver spot and be a dominant threat down the field to complement […]

Robert Woods Hopes To Return By Minicamp

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods (knee) has been rehabbing from surgery and aims to return in time for minicamp in May or June. He tore his ACL during practice in mid-November. The 29-year-old has stayed involved with the team despite being sidelined. "Initially, you're fresh out of surgery or being injured, and you're […]

Falcons Want Calvin Ridley To Stick Around

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley missed most of the 2021 season after saying in a statement on Oct. 31 that he was stepping away from football indefinitely to work on his mental health and well being. There has been speculation that Ridley could be traded this offseason to give him a fresh start, but […]

C.J. Uzomah Doesn't Practice Wednesday

Cincinnati Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah (knee) missed practice again on Wednesday, but head coach Zac Taylor remains optimistic that he'll have a chance to suit up in the Super Bowl this Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. Uzomah missed all of last week's practices after spraining his MCL in the AFC Championship win over […]

Limited Practice For Van Jefferson Wednesday

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (knee) was able to practice on a limited basis on Wednesday. Jefferson was limited in two practices last week before being rested last Friday, so he should be good to play in the Super Bowl on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, barring any late-week setbacks. The 25-year-old has […]

Cam Akers Limited To Begin Practice Week

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (shoulder) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday. Akers missed practice all of last week after he injured his shoulder in the NFC Championship win over the San Francisco 49ers, but the fact that he's back on the field already this week is a good sign […]

Tyler Higbee Misses Practice Wednesday

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (knee) did not take part in practice on Wednesday. Higbee hasn't practiced since he sprained his MCL in the NFC Championship win over the San Francisco 49ers on Jan. 30. He'll have two more chances to get on the practice field to close out the week, but Higbee's […]

Rams To Have Three-Back Rotation In Super Bowl?

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay thinks that running back Darrell Henderson Jr. (knee) will play in the Super Bowl against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. "I think Darrell's going to go. So, you'll have Cam Akers, Darrell and Sony Michel. You'll be able to see a good, three-back rotation, based on how the […]

Jim Bob Cooter Expected To Join Jaguars Staff

The Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to hire former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter as their new passing-game coordinator under head coach Doug Pederson, according to a source. Cooter has worked with the likes of Peyton Manning and Matthew Stafford, and now he'll have a chance to get his hands on last year's No. […]