Dave Gettleman Returning As General Manager

New York Giants co-owner John Mara announced on Wednesday that general manager Dave Gettleman will return for a fourth season with the same title and responsibilities in 2021. Mara said he "really didn't contemplate" firing Gettleman despite the team's 6-10 record this year. Mara thought Gettleman and head coach Joe Judge "worked very well together" […]

Matt Ryan, Julio Jones Not Off Limits Under Next GM

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank said that none of the team's players will be off limits, including quarterback Matt Ryan and wide receiver Julio Jones, when the club hires a new general manager. "Who will come forward with a plan for us to have a championship team, a competitive team, et cetera. And that may […]

Trevor Lawrence Will Enter 2021 Draft

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence announced his intention to forego his remaining eligibility and enter the 2021 NFL draft as an underclassman. Clemson lost to Ohio State in the college semifinal on Jan. 1, only Lawrence's second loss in his career -- the other against last year's first overall pick Joe Burrow and his LSU team […]

Michael Thomas Expected To Be Limited Wednesday

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) is expected to be limited in practice on Wednesday and will continue to ramp up throughout the week, according to a source. Thomas went on Injured Reserve at the end of the regular season to allow his high-ankle injury to heal, and the progress has been good. […]

Chan Gailey Resigns As Offensive Coordinator

The Miami Dolphins announced on Wednesday that offensive coordinator Chan Gailey has resigned. This may turn out to be good news for young quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, as the Dolphins can now embark on a search for an offensive coordinator with a scheme that best suits the young signal-caller's skills and strengths. Miami will have a […]

Mike Evans Has A Chance To Play Against Washington

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (knee) has a real chance to play in the wild-card playoff game against the Washington Football Team on Saturday night after going down awkwardly in the Week 17 win over the Falcons. Evans suffered a hyperextended knee and the MRI exam came back clean for structural damage. He […]

Andrew Whitworth Could Be Activated From Injured Reserve

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that there's a good chance that Pro Bowl left tackle Andrew Whitworth (knee), who tore his MCL and posterior cruciate ligament in Week 10, will be activated from Injured Reserve ahead of the wild-card game against the Seahawks on Saturday. The four-time Pro Bowler and two-time first-team […]

Cooper Kupp Expected To Be Activated

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that he expects wide receiver Cooper Kupp and defensive lineman Michael Brockers to be activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of the team's wild-card playoff game against the Seahawks on Saturday. Kupp and Brockers should be available to practice this week after sitting out of the Week […]

Jared Goff, John Wolford Decision Will Wait

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay has no plans to reveal whether it'll be quarterback Jared Goff (thumb) or John Wolford under center before kickoff of the wild-card playoff game against the Seahawks on Saturday. Goff had surgery on his right thumb last week and while there is a possibility that he can return […]

Rashard Higgins, Jedrick Wills Jr. Cited For Drag Racing

Cleveland Browns rookie left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. and wide receiver Rashard Higgins were both cited for drag racing on Tuesday. The two players were pulled over and were each written $124 tickets. Police also conducted a probable-cause search in one of the vehicles for a suspected marijuana joint, but neither player was cited for […]

Jets Non-Committal On Sam Darnold's Future

New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas, who previously said that quarterback Sam Darnold was untouchable, was non-committal on whether Darnold would be the team's starting quarterback in 2021. Douglas said the team's new head coach will be "a big part of that." The Jets also have the second overall pick in the draft and […]

Texans Working To Hire Nick Caserio As General Manager

The Houston Texans are working to hire New England Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio as their new general manager, according to sources. The Texans tried to do the same last year but were denied by the Patriots. Caserio would be succeeding former head coach/general manager Bill O'Brien, who was fired by the Texans […]

Giants Defense Keeping Patrick Graham Around

New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham signed a contract extension with the team on Tuesday. He will be the team's coordinator in 2021 and will not pursue head-coaching jobs this offseason. The New York Jets were one team that was planning on interviewing Graham for their vacant head-coaching gig. The Giants Defense surprised this […]

Jamal Adams Will Be Game-Time Decision Saturday

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that a decision on the status of safety Jamal Adams (shoulder) for the wild-card playoff game against the Rams will be taken all the way to game day. Despite playing in just 12 games due to injury, Adams ranked as the 12th-best defensive back for those playing in […]

Cole Beasley Misses Practice Tuesday

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley (knee) did not take part in the team's walkthrough practice on Tuesday. Beasley injured his knee in Week 16 and was inactive in the Week 17 win over the Dolphins. The 31-year-old veteran remains week-to-week and should be considered very questionable to face the Colts in the wild-card round […]

Stefon Diggs Limited During Walkthrough

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (oblique) was limited during the team's walkthrough practice on Tuesday. The Bills are just being cautious with their star wideout ahead of the wild-card playoff game against the Colts this Saturday. Diggs led the NFL with 127 receptions for 1,535 yards and eight touchdowns in his first 16 games […]

Panthers Sign Joey Slye To Extension

The Carolina Panthers signed kicker Joey Slye to a contract extension on Tuesday that will run through the 2021 season. Slye was 29-for-36 on his field-goal tries this year and made 33 of his 36 extra points, also ranking second in the league with a 91.0 touchback percentage. He was signed as an undrafted free […]

Gary Kubiak Mulling Retirement

Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak is mulling retirement after two seasons with the team, according to a source. The 59-year-old has spent 25 seasons coaching in the NFL and was the Vikings play-caller during the 2020 season. Kubiak has been the fifth offensive coordinator under head coach Mike Zimmer since he took over in […]

Broncos Haven't Given Up On Drew Lock

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock didn't do enough in 2020 to prove that's he's the franchise QB, but head coach Vic Fangio said that Lock "can be" the starter in 2021 if he spends the offseason working on improving his abilities. Lock will also have to prove himself to a new general manager next season […]

Tua Tagovailoa The Starter Heading Into 2021

Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said that quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will be the team's starting QB in 2021. The fifth overall pick in this year's draft, Tagovailoa wasn't all that impressive in his rookie season. The 22-year-old was benched in the Week 16 loss to the Raiders and would've been the backup in Week […]

Eagles Players Didn't Like Jalen Hurts' Benching

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders said that "nobody" on the team liked the decision to bench rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts for Nate Sudfeld in the Week 17 loss to the Washington Football Team, who took the NFC East title with the win. Head coach Doug Pederson was determined to get Sudfeld some work in […]

Mike Evans Present At Tuesday's Practice

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (knee) was present during the portion of Tuesday's practice available to the media. It's technically a walk-through practice, though the fact that Evans was available with a helmet in hand is a good sign for his chances of taking the field on Saturday against the Washington Football Team. […]

Alex Smith, Taylor Heinicke Could Rotate Against Tampa

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera said that the team is considering rotating quarterbacks Alex Smith (calf) and Taylor Heinicke against the Buccaneers in the wild-card playoff game on Saturday. "It's something we seriously have to look at," Rivera said. Smith returned after a two-game absence in Week 17 due to a right calf […]

KhaDarel Hodge Tests Positive For COVID-19

Cleveland Browns wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday and will not be available to play in the wild-card playoff game against the division-rival Steelers on Sunday night. The Browns offense will be without head coach Kevin Stefanski, Pro Bowl left guard Joel Bitonio and Hodge against Pittsburgh. While Cleveland's offense has […]

Joel Bitonio Out For Wild-Card Game

Cleveland Browns left guard Joel Bitonio, who is a three-time Pro Bowler that has spent his entire seven-year career with the Browns, tested positive for COVID-19 and will not play in the wild-card game against the Steelers on Sunday night. Bitonio has played for five different head coaches and has endured six losing seasons, including […]

Dak Prescott Has Leverage In Contract Talks

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said that quarterback Dak Prescott has leverage in contract talks after the team finished a disappointing 6-10 season, having won just four of 11 games with Prescott on the sidelines after his season-ending ankle injury. The Cowboys and Prescott's agent, Todd France, can resume long-term contract negotiations […]

Zach Ertz's Time In Philadelphia Over?

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz sounded as if he was saying his goodbyes to the Eagles organization during his end-of-the-season press conference on Monday. With the Eagles able to save around $4.5 million in salary cap by cutting Ertz after eight seasons and with Dallas Goedert on the roster through 2021 on his affordable […]

Kevin Stefanski, Others Test Positive For COVID-19

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski, two other coaches (a defensive backs coach and tight ends coach) and two players (a wide receiver and offensive lineman) tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, which has forced the team to close their facility, according to sources. Special teams coordinator Mike Priefer will serve as the acting head […]

Frank Gore Open To Playing Another Season

New York Jets running back Frank Gore hasn't closed the door on returning for a 17th NFL season and is open to playing again in 2021 under the right circumstances. Gore didn't play in the Week 17 regular season finale against the Patriots due to a lung contusion. The ageless wonder managed to play in […]

Cole Beasley Remains Week-To-Week

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that wide receiver Cole Beasley (knee) remains week-to-week after suffering a knee injury late in the Week 16 contest against the Patriots. The 31-year-old did not play in the Week 17 win over the Dolphins and should be considered questionable for the wild-card matchup with the Indianapolis Colts […]