List/Grid Monthly Archives: May 2021

Jourdan Lewis to take on unfinished business in return to Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis could have followed the lead of Byron Jones and Chidobe Awuzie and left the Cowboys after the completion of his rookie contract with the team….

Jonathon Cooper returns to Denver after undergoing heart procedure
Doctors cleared Broncos rookie Jonathon Cooper to return to Denver, and the linebacker was scheduled to get back in town Monday night, Mike Klis of 9News reports. Cooper underwent a…

49ers QB conundrum leaves San Francisco out of pre-season MVP discussion
The San Francisco 49ers and Jimmy Garoppolo are way down the BetMGM preseason MVP odds. Powered by WPeMatico

Patrick Mahomes would welcome the challenge of Aaron Rodgers in the AFC West
In the unlikely event that the Packers decide to trade quarterback Aaron Rodgers, he quite possibly will be traded to the Denver Broncos, of the AFC West. That would guarantee…

Former NFL QB believes it’s time for Henry Ruggs III to take the next step
Las Vegas Raiders QB Derek Carr’s brother, David, spoke about WR Henry Ruggs III and his abilities on NFL Total Access and explained what… Powered by WPeMatico

PFF has Josh Allen among the better edge defenders in the NFL in 2021
Pro Football Focus ranked the third-year Jaguars player as the No. 30 edge rusher in the NFL heading into the 2021 season. Powered by WPeMatico

Analyst sees Ja’Marr Chase as wrong choice for the Bengals
Not everyone agrees with Chase to the Bengals. Powered by WPeMatico

Projecting Rams’ win ceiling, floor in 2021 ‘NFL Total Access’
The “NFL Total Access” crew project the Los Angeles Rams’ win ceiling and floor in the 2021 NFL season. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app,…

Baldy: Why Stafford will be ‘significant upgrade’ for Rams at QB
NFL Network’s Brian Baldinger breaks down why Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford will be ‘significant upgrade’ for Rams at quarterback. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports…

ESPN projects Mac Jones rookie season stats
Former Alabama QB Mac Jones is slated to be QB2 to start the season for the New England Patriots, but that could change. His projected st… Powered by WPeMatico

T.D., Baldy: Ideal landing spots for Le’Veon Bell in 2021
NFL Network’s Terrell Davis and Brian Baldinger discuss what the best situation for running back Le’Veon Bell is. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or…

NFL community recognizes Memorial Day and honors those who’ve served
NFL community recognizes Memorial Day and honors those who’ve served. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL Network Powered by WPeMatico

New CBS 2022 mock draft has Jags addressing OL in Round 1
Zion Nelson has been a bit inconsistent over his first two seasons at Miami, but the junior seems poised for a breakout year in 2021. Powered by WPeMatico

Ranking the Alabama quarterbacks in the NFL
Here is our rankings of all four of the Alabama quarterbacks who are currently on an NFL roster. What do you think? Powered by WPeMatico

Travis Etienne is Jaguars top new weapon in 2021
According to Bleacher Report, the 25th overall pick will have the biggest offensive impact for the Jaguars of any new addition. Powered by WPeMatico

Packers remain committed to not trading Aaron Rodgers
It was reported that Aaron Rodgers wanted out of Green Bay, but the Packers remain committed to not trading him. Powered by WPeMatico

Former LSU WR DJ Chark opens up about anxiety and depression
Chark said that he was first diagnosed with anxiety and depression during his time at LSU. Powered by WPeMatico

Jaylon Smith getting closer to 100 percent after wrist surgery
Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith had left wrist surgery in January shortly after the season ended. Smith is participating in some of the organized team activities, but not all, as he…

Chargers’ Joey Bosa was second-most disruptive player in 2020
After becoming the highest-paid defensive end, Joey Bosa showed why he was worth every penny in 2020. Powered by WPeMatico

Miami Dolphins WR defends Tua Tagovailoa, says he’s ‘one of the best’
Former Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa may have looked a bit uncomfortable as a rookie in the NFL, but Lynn Bowden jr. Claims that the Dolphins… Powered by WPeMatico

Podcast: What are the top training camp storylines to watch on offense for the Jags?
If Minshew is still on the Jags’ roster during training camp, it will be interesting to watch him and Trevor Lawrence compete this summer. Powered by WPeMatico

Bengals’ Trey Hendrickson is one of NFL’s best from certain gap
Cincinnati Bengals defender Trey Hendrickson is one of the NFL’s best in his area. Powered by WPeMatico

Charles Leno is expected to attend Washington’s OTAs this week
The Washington Football Team will get to know its new starting left tackle this week. Charles Leno is expected to attend Washington’s organized team activities this week, Ben Standig of…

Ex-Lions head coach Matt Patricia being groomed as Bill Belichick’s successor with the Patriots
Patricia flopped as head coach in Detroit but appears to be falling upward in New England Powered by WPeMatico

3 former Alabama stars have top-selling NFL jerseys
Three former Alabama football stars have made their way into the NFl’s top-selling jersey list. With two rookies and one about to enter … Powered by WPeMatico

Sam Darnold addresses facing Jets in Week 1 as Panthers QB
The Jets travel to Charlotte right out of the gate. Powered by WPeMatico

Superstar trades are about to get a little easier
This isn’t to say a trade of Aaron Rodgers or Deshaun Watson is imminent. But a major deterrent against trading them is about to be removed. Powered by WPeMatico

Lions’ Penei Sewell adjusting to life in the pros, switching to right tackle
The former Oregon offensive lineman is getting his sea legs with the Detroit Lions. Powered by WPeMatico

Packers over/under in 2021: 25 sacks for Za’Darius Smith, Preston Smith and Rashan Gary
Will the Packers’ top trio of edge rushers get more than 25 sacks in 2021? Powered by WPeMatico

Dolphins’ Emmanuel Ogbah named best pass rusher from 5-tech alignment
Dolphins’ Emmanuel Ogbah named best pass rusher from 5-tech alignment Powered by WPeMatico

Washington wide receiver Dyami Brown talks Fitzpatrick & other things
While Dyami Brown was Washington’s second third-round pick in the 2021 NFL draft and fourth overall choice, he may be the player fans are Powered by WPeMatico

Steve Sarkisian told NFL teams he puts Jaylen Waddle in ‘Reggie Bush’ category
Former Alabama WR Jaylen Waddle earned extremely high praise from his former OC Steve Sarkisian, who reportedly told NFL teams he believe… Powered by WPeMatico

Do the Packers owe Aaron Rodgers an apology? Peter King says maybe
The defending NFL MVP and his team of 16 seasons are on bad terms, but Peter King thinks there can be room for reconciliation. Powered by WPeMatico

Chargers’ Linval Joseph named best pass rusher from 2i-technique alignment
Touchdown Wire’s Doug Farrar had high praise for Los Angeles Chargers nose tackle Linval Joseph. Powered by WPeMatico

Mac Jones could potentially be Week 1 starter for New England Patriots
Former Alabama QB Mac Jones has had an interesting start in the NFL. After sliding in the NFL draft, rumors suggest he could start Week 1. Powered by WPeMatico

NFL eager to play regular-season games in Germany
The NFL regularly plays games in England, and occasionally in Mexico. But there’s a third international market the league is eager to gain a foothold in: Germany. Peter King writes…

This tweet shows how desperate opposing fans are to hate on Justin Fields
Opposing NFC North fans are afraid of Justin Fields, and this tweet shows how desperate they are to hate on the Bears’ first-round pick. Powered by WPeMatico

Is the NFL eying an 18-game regular-season schedule?
Peter Kings believes that the NFL regular season could be expanded to 18-games by 2025 as the league looks to move on from Roger Goodell Powered by WPeMatico

The NFL’s best pass-rushers from every gap
Who are the NFL’s best pass-rushers from every gap and with every technique? Powered by WPeMatico

When will Bill Belichick retire? Peter King says not anytime soon
Belichick has won six Super Bowls in New England, but 2021 won’t be his last year, writes the NBC Sports analyst. Powered by WPeMatico

Rams, Seahawks have had trade talks with Falcons about WR Julio Jones
The star wideout is not connected to at least three of the NFC West teams. Powered by WPeMatico

Report: Packers remain committed to not trading QB Aaron Rodgers
June 1 is Tuesday, but the Packers are holding strong on NOT trading QB Aaron Rodgers. Powered by WPeMatico

Jets rookie Zach Wilson compliments Sam Darnold, calls Panthers ‘a great team’
Asked about a showdown with the Jets’ former starter, Wilson had nothing but nice things to say about both Darnold and the Panthers. Powered by WPeMatico

Expanded role could mean Year 2 breakout for Packers RB A.J. Dillon
Examining why second-year RB A.J. Dillon could be a breakout candidate for the Packers in 2021. Powered by WPeMatico

B/R names Kwity Paye as Colts ‘most dangerous weapon’
Kwity Paye could have an immediate impact for the Colts. Powered by WPeMatico

Colts’ Quenton Nelson remains PFF’s top-ranked guard
Big Q has been transcendent since arriving in 2018. Powered by WPeMatico

Patrick Mahomes wants to go 20-0
Plenty of NFL records should fall now that the league has expanded to 17-game seasons, but Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has his eye on one particular record that he’s like…

Charlotte 49ers: CFN College Football Preview 2021
College Football News Preview 2021: Previewing, predicting, and looking ahead to the Charlotte season with what you need to know. Powered by WPeMatico

Bears LB Roquan Smith ranked among NFL’s top players under 25 years old
Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith is among the top players in the NFL under 25 years old. Powered by WPeMatico

Here’s proof that the Vikings tried trading up for Justin Fields
This video proves the Minnesota Vikings tried trading up for quarterback Justin Fields. Powered by WPeMatico

Ravens left off of best edge defender list by Pro Football Focus
The Baltimore Ravens lost a trio of productive edge rushers during the 2021 offseason. They saw none of their edge rushers on a list by PFF Powered by WPeMatico

Could Lamar Jackson become the highest-paid quarterback in NFL history?
Many have speculated on what quarterback Lamar Jackson’s next contract will look like. Could he become the highest-paid QB in NFL history? Powered by WPeMatico

Cowboys will play Keanu Neal at linebacker
Keanu Neal spent his first five NFL seasons in Atlanta playing safety. The Cowboys signed him in free agency to play weakside linebacker. “I feel I can play safety, linebacker,”…

What’s the endgame for Matt Patricia and the Patriots?
Is Matt Patricia biding his time before leaving the New England nest? Or is he part of the Patriots’ coaching and front office future? Our Tom E. Curran explores those…

PFF surprisingly low on Browns offensive tackles
Despite being one of, if not the, best offensive line in the NFL, PFF is surprisingly low on the Cleveland Browns offensive tackles. Powered by WPeMatico

7 ways 49ers can shore up WR corps
The San Francisco 49ers can trade for Julio Jones or find some help in free agency for their receiving corps. Powered by WPeMatico

Cardinals’ Jordan Phillips left off top defensive lineman rankings
His first season with the Arizona Cardinals started well but injuries derailed his 2020 season, landing on IR twice. Powered by WPeMatico

Rashod Bateman tweets emoji in response to Julio Jones rumors
The Baltimore Ravens have been linked to wide receiver Julio Jones. Wide receiver Rashod Bateman tweeted an emoji in response to the rumors Powered by WPeMatico

AFC Weakness Watch: Pittsburgh Steelers
With the Cleveland Browns chasing an AFC Championship, and more, we start our “AFC Weakness Watch” series with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Powered by WPeMatico

Watch: Panthers give an inside look at Dan Arnold negotiations
Watch: Panthers give inside look at Dan Arnold negotiations Powered by WPeMatico

4 Chargers players that fans are most excited to see in 2021
Who are Chargers fans looking forward to watching the most in 2021? Find out. Powered by WPeMatico

Rams are out of Julio Jones chase
At a time when the list of teams potentially interested in Falcons receiver Julio Jones is growing, there’s one team that, per a source with knowledge of the dynamics, can…

Patrick Mahomes wants Chiefs to become first NFL team to go 20-0
Mahomes is setting some lofty goals for the Kansas City Chiefs from his charity golf event in Hawaii. Powered by WPeMatico

Why you should place bet for Chargers’ Derwin James to win Comeback Player of the Year
Place your money on the All-Pro safety. Powered by WPeMatico

Russ to Julio? Seahawks enter Jones trade scene
At least seven teams have reportedly engaged the Falcons in some level of trade talks about star receiver Julio Jones. Powered by WPeMatico

NFL rumors: Teams ‘watching 49ers closely’ on Julio Jones trade
Teams around the NFL want to make sure Julio Jones doesn’t wind up on the 49ers. Powered by WPeMatico

Former Sooner among PFF’s top LB rankings entering 2021
Former Oklahoma linebacker Kenneth Murray lands in Pro Football Focus’ top LB’s list ahead of 2021 season. Powered by WPeMatico

2021 expectations for Chargers’ newest free agent signings
Chargers Wire’s Gavino Borquez lays out the roles that the free agents from this offseason will have in 2021. Powered by WPeMatico

Where do Vikings players rank in the top 50 for league apparel sales?
The Minnesota Vikings had some players featured among the league’s highest jersey sales. Powered by WPeMatico

Expert predicts Geno Atkins will sign with Mike Zimmer, Vikings
Could a former Cincinnati Bengals star head to the Minnesota Vikings? Powered by WPeMatico

NFL rumors: Julio Jones, Russell Wilson have talked Seahawks trade
The 49ers have been linked to disgruntled star wide receiver Julio Jones, but it now appears their division rivals might be in the conversation as well. Powered by WPeMatico

This former Buckeye listed as NextGen Stat’s top 10 NFL disruptor from 2020
Another former Ohio State player has made the list of the NFL’s top ten disruptors for 2020 based on Next Gen Stats. Powered by WPeMatico

Report: Seahawks among teams in trade talks for Julio Jones
Atlanta can’t trade All-Pro wide receiver Julio Jones until June 2, but the team continues to field calls from interested suitors. Powered by WPeMatico

Could Mac Jones emerge as the Week One starter in New England?
The Patriots really like quarterback Cam Newton. But they didn’t like him enough to refrain from taking another quarterback with the fifteenth overall pick in the draft. So now that…

Jags fare decently well in PFF 2021 season simulation
Pro Football Focus ran 10,000 simulations of the 2021 NFL season, and the results show the Jags right around the .500 mark. Powered by WPeMatico

Joe Burrow could attract top free agents to Bengals
Joe Burrow could be a recruiting tool for more than just LSU. Powered by WPeMatico

Travin Howard feels fully healthy after missing 2020 season with knee injury
Travin Howard says Joe Noteboom, Brian Allen and Rob Havenstein helped guide him through the rehab process. Powered by WPeMatico

Lynn Bowden Jr. on Tua Tagovailoa: When he lets it loose, we’ll win every game
Lynn Bowden Jr. expected to spend his rookie season playing for the Raiders after they drafted him in the third round, but he wound up making his NFL debut with…

Watch: Rams scouts evaluate Chris Garrett, ‘one of the best pass rushers in Division II history’
With their final pick in the NFL draft, the Rams added OLB Chris Garrett, who holds the D-II record for forced fumbles. Powered by WPeMatico

Julio Jones trade talks, joint practices, 2022 salary cap and more Rams news
We take a look at the last week for the Arizona Cardinals’ NFC West rivals, the Los Angeles Rams. Powered by WPeMatico

Bears’ Robert Quinn among the top 10 disruptive players in 2020
According to Next Gen Stats, Bears OLB Robert Quinn was actually more productive than the box score indicated. Powered by WPeMatico

Former Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts a breakout candidate in 2021
Former OU quarterback Jalen Hurts a breakout candidate for the Eagles. Powered by WPeMatico

Jeff Wilson out, many returning for training camp, Fred Warner and more 49ers news
We look at the last week of news for the Arizona Cardinals’ division rivals, the San Francisco 49ers. Powered by WPeMatico

3 takeaways from the 1st week of Steelers OTAs
Pittsburgh had a solid turnout for their first week of OTAs. Powered by WPeMatico

8 Carolina Panthers who could be poised for a breakout 2021 season
The Carolina Panthers made major changes this offseason to their roster. Powered by WPeMatico

Stars of the Cowboys’ Past: Super Bowl drop doesn’t define Jackie Smith’s Hall of Fame career
Our series continues with the story of the Hall of Fame tight end who has indelible history with 2 teams, but is fully embraced by neither. Powered by WPeMatico

Could Matt Patricia be the heir to Bill Belichick, as the coach or G.M. or both?
Former Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia has returned to the team in a role with a different title and far different duties. The Schrutian “special assistant to the head coach”…

Russell Wilson ‘old news’, virtual offseason, minicamp participation and more Seahawks news
We look at what is happening with one of the Arizona Cardinals’ division rivals, the Seattle Seahawks, over the last week. Powered by WPeMatico

Colts’ Kemoko Turay expects to be ready for training camp
Kemoko Turay is looking to move past his ankle injury. Powered by WPeMatico

What scouting reports said about Bengals draft pick D’Ante Smith
Here’s what experts said about Cincinnati Bengals draft pick D’Ante Smith. Powered by WPeMatico

Titans’ A.J. Brown makes CBS Sports’ top 25 under 25 list
Jeffery Simmons was a glaring omission from this list. Powered by WPeMatico

Steelers LB Devin Bush makes PFFs top linebackers of 2021
Devin Bush showed some serious playmaking as a rookie. Powered by WPeMatico

Cowboys Weekend News: Osa the next Grady? Joint practice possibility no longer smoky
The Dallas Cowboys news includes training camp storylines, expectations for Jourdan Lewis, and the influence Dan Quinn will have on Dallas. Powered by WPeMatico

Ravens will benefit greatly from NFL increasing salary cap in 2022
The Baltimore Ravens will benefit from the league’s announcement that they will raise the salary cap to a record number in 2022 Powered by WPeMatico

Coast to Coast Scouting: Derek Stingley Jr. Is Already CB1
Earlier today Coast to Coast Scouting released an early 2022 NFL Draft outlook on LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. Powered by WPeMatico

Patriots Mailbag: What would it cost for Pats to land Julio Jones?
What would a Julio Jones deal cost the Patriots? Which player from last year’s draft class will take the second-year leap? Phil Perry answers those questions and more in his…

Bears’ Justin Fields has third-highest selling jersey in NFL
The excitement centering Justin Fields continues. The young quarterback currently has one of the highest selling jerseys in the NFL. Powered by WPeMatico

Baldinger reveals NFL’s No. 1 offensive line for 2021
NFL Network’s Brian Baldinger reveals NFL’s No. 1 offensive line for 2021. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL Network Powered by WPeMatico

Penei Sewell on the challenge of switching from LT to RT
Detroit Lions rookie offensive tackle Penei Sewell discusses the challenge of switching from left tackle to right tackle. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or…