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Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is the favorite to win the Offensive Rookie of the Year award. Burrow’s odds are listed at +240 at MGM. If Burrow wins the award, it will be the second year in a row that the first overall pick is the Offensive Rookie of the Year; Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray won […]

Falcons offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter talked about the elephant in the room during a conference call Thursday morning: What is Todd Gurley‘s health status? Gurley’s knee issues the past two seasons are well documented, which played into his release by the Rams. But head coach Dan Quinn, while acknowledging the risk, said the Falcons were […]

Jared Goff has added his name to the growing list of quarterbacks, many of whom are white, who are speaking out after the death of George Floyd and the protests that have followed. The Rams quarterback calls for change, saying “it can only happen together.” “My heart hurts for our country,” Goff wrote on Instagram […]

Patrick Peterson wants to play football because he’s a football player. Much more than that will go into his decision-making when it’s time to return from the coronavirus shutdown. The Cardinals cornerback was diagnosed with Type Two diabetes in 2014, and he said that will weigh on his mind when it’s time to go back […]

Falcons owner Arthur Blank called for unity Saturday, a day after racial tensions boiled over in Atlanta. The senseless death of George Floyd by a former Minneapolis police officer led to protests across the nation, including in Atlanta, where a peaceful protest turned violent Friday night. The CNN building was defaced, and the College Football […]

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell released a statement on Saturday responding to the protests across the country in response to the killing of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer. “The NFL family is greatly saddened by the tragic events across our country. The protesters’ reactions to these incidents reflect the pain, anger and […]

As the Seahawks look for veteran help at running back, they’ve reached out to someone well versed in the NFC West. According to Mike Silver of the NFL Network, the Seahawks have spoken to former Houston Texans running back Carlos Hyde this offseason. Hyde spent the first four seasons of his career with the San […]

With reports that the Eagles would consider bringing running back LeSean McCoy back to Philadelphia, a couple of current Eagles are hoping to see it. Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson and wide receiver DeSean Jackson had a conversation on Johnson’s Instagram live show about their desire to play with McCoy again. “I want to see […]

The Rams need more financing for SoFi Stadium, which has a price tag that keeps rising. According to Daniel Kaplan of TheAthletic.com, the Rams’ request for up to $500 million in additional NFL stadium financing and additional time to pay it back is on the agenda for next week’s virtual owners meeting. The request is […]

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says his state is ready, willing and able to welcome any NFL teams that can’t operate in their own states. Amid talk that California and some other states won’t lift restrictions in time for the NFL season, DeSantis is positioning his state to be the temporary home of those teams. DeSantis […]

Former NFL spokesman Joe Lockhart has written a column in which he admits that a team should have signed Colin Kaepernick in 2017 and urging the Vikings to do so now. Current NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy has provided this statement to PFT in response to a request for comment. “Colin is a free agent,” McCarthy […]

Former White House press secretary Joe Lockhart served as the NFL’s primary spokesperson during the anthem controversy in 2017. He has become the first current or former league executive to make a clear, candid statement about the league’s approach to free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Lockhart, in a column posted at CNN.com, argues that the Vikings […]

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If Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick resents rookie Tua Tagovailoa coming along to push him out of the starting job, he’s not showing it. Instead, Fitzpatrick says he’s excited to work with Tagovailoa, which has already begun during video meetings, and he expects Tagovailoa to have a great career as the Dolphins’ franchise quarterback. “We’ve been […]

More and more NFL players are making their voices heard regarding the recent murder of George Floyd and the societal problems it highlights. For the first time, many of those voices are coming from white players — specifically quarterbacks, the leaders in every locker room. “I have a heaviness about everything that has gone on […]

The never ending NFL news cycle careens from one item to the next, often with specific stories not getting the attention they deserve before yielding to the next one. The passing earlier this month of Hall of Fame head coach Don Shula is one of those stories that perhaps didn’t get the full attention it […]

Adam Thielen has been a key member of the Vikings Offense for several years, but his role is going to be a bit different this time around. Stefon Diggs is in Buffalo, which leaves Thielen without an experienced partner in the team’s offensive system. First-round pick Justin Jefferson, Bisi Johnson, Tajae Sharpe, Chad Beebe and […]

Hall of Fame head coach Bud Grant, a Minnesota icon and one of the best NFL coaches of the 1970s, turns 93 today. Grant took the Vikings to the Super Bowl in eight years, capping the 1969, 1973, 1974, and 1976 seasons with appearances in Super Bowls IV, VIII, IX, and XI. Before coaching, Grant […]

As we wait for live sports to return, why not enjoy some of the best live sports from days gone by? You’ll get to do that this week on NBCSN and NBC, with seven classic Super Bowls re-aired from Monday through Sunday. All were originally televised by NBC. It starts Monday night at 8:00 p.m. […]

After missing most of the 2019 season with a torn biceps, Packers guard Lane Taylor has agreed to a pay cut in 2020. Taylor will get a $100,000 signing bonus and total pay of $1.5 million, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Media. Taylor had been due a base salary of $3.8 million this season, […]

Although the effort apparently was unrelated to life in a pandemic, it may come in handy if the Vikings are playing games with no one inside their stadium. Via Rochelle Olson of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, the Minnesota legislature has given the Vikings permission to sell alcohol in the Commons park, a 4.2-acre gathering space […]

One of the many talking points that has accompanied the move to a virtual offseason program amid the COVID-19 pandemic has been the impact it will have on undrafted rookies trying to make teams. With no spring work on the field, they’ll have limited time to make an impression whether camps open on schedule or […]

The Vikings will be among the teams which continue to work remotely, even as the NFL has allowed them to open under certain conditions. According to Mark Craig of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, the Vikings are taking their time, and building a plan for eventually working from the office again. “We have submitted a comprehensive […]

Washington defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio says rookie pass rusher Chase Young has infinite potential. Young, the second overall pick who was viewed by many as the most talented football player in this year’s draft, has Del Rio licking his chops about how his defense can get after the quarterback. “I think the sky’s the […]

With the “when” now attached to the “who” and the “where” of the 2020 regular season (and setting aside the “how,” for now), it’s time to explore the potential service of a dish not cold but under the bright lights of an NFL stadium: Revenge. Simms and I drafted the best revenge games of the […]

San Francisco tight end George Kittle is heading into the final year of his rookie contract, and he and the 49ers are far apart in negotiations for a new deal. Kittle’s agent, Jack Bechta, told Mike Silver of NFL Media that the two sides are not close. Kittle’s camp is looking for a deal that […]

The Texans appear to be in the mood to spend money (unless you’re DeAndre Hopkins), but J.J. Watt‘s not walking around with his hand out. Via Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, the veteran defensive end said during a videoconference with reporters that he wasn’t looking for any amendments to his current contract. “No, I […]

Deshaun Watson won’t have DeAndre Hopkins to throw to anymore. The Texans traded Hopkins in the offseason, and he and his 632 catches for 8,602 yards and 54 touchdowns are now in Arizona. The Texans instead added receivers Brandin Cooks and Randall Cobb and running back David Johnson. “We’re excited about the veteran weapons, the […]

A year ago, people were betting Mitchell Trubisky‘s betting odds down from ridiculous heights. This year, that won’t be happening. Trubisky, No. 20 on last year’s Chris Simms quarterback rankings, has plummeted to No. 38. It’s a long fall, but it was warranted. Still, it’s not entirely clear why it happened. Does Trubisky not have […]

The Packers faced 18-1 odds to win Super Bowl LIV this time last year. They finished 13-3 and lost to the 49ers in the NFC Championship Game. They currently have 18-1 odds to win Super Bowl LV. Aaron Rodgers, not surprisingly, likes his team’s chances better than that. “I think some of the beauty in […]

The Bears outperformed expectations in 2018. In 2019, they underperformed. As they prepare to attempt to turn things around in 2020, G.M. Ryan Pace joined the #PFTPM podcast for an in-depth conversation. The 20-minute (or so) discussion appears in the attached video, and the topics include the current challenges associated with getting a team ready, […]

Broncos running back Floyd Little, who entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame a decade ago, has been diagnosed with cancer. Via Syracuse.com, former teammate Pat Killorin has organized a fundraiser to help Little fight what Killorin said is an aggressive but treatable form of the disease. “No doubt it will be the toughest fight of […]

The Dolphins’ leading rusher last season was quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick. They badly needed help at running back. Enter Matt Breida. And exit Matt Breida. The 49ers had a wealth of riches at the position, so Breida now is in Miami. “It is a little bit sad, but it’s also business,” 49ers running back Raheem Mostert […]

Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has issued a statement regarding the recent unrest in Minneapolis. “My heart breaks for our city, but especially for my African American brothers and sisters, who I know feel this on a level I can’t possibly understand,” Cousins said on social media. “Please know I am with you. WE must do […]

Who knows what happens if 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw doesn’t tackle Seahawks tight end Jacob Hollister short of the goal line on fourth down in the waning seconds of the regular-season finale? Maybe (probably?) the 49ers don’t win the NFC. But he did, and they did. “I know how big of a play it was […]

Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown gave the Titans what they were looking for as a rookie, but it wasn’t enough for him to wind up as the NFL’s offensive rookie of the year. Brown finished third in the voting behind Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray and Eagles running back Miles Sanders after catching 52 passes for […]

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has spoken to the media for the first time since the Packers drafted quarterback Jordan Love in round one. And Rodgers balanced diplomacy and candor in addressing the situation. “General reaction at first was surprise,” Rodgers said, “like many people. I’m not going to say I was thrilled with the pick.” […]

Texas Tech went only 16-21 in the three seasons Patrick Mahomes played for the Red Raiders. But he left behind plenty of pleasant memories. Mahomes completed 63.5 percent of his passes for 11,252 yards with 93 touchdowns and 29 interceptions in his college career, while rushing for 845 yards and 22 touchdowns. Since his college […]

Daniel Brunskill started games at right tackle, left tackle and right guard last season. He also got some work at center in practice. Now, with the release of right guard Mike Person in March, Brunskill is seeking a full-time job at one spot. He is the favorite for the job but will have to beat […]

Jeffery Simmons is 15 months removed from tearing the anterior crucicate ligament in his left knee. He played nine games last season, including seven starts, as a rookie. He expects to be even better this season, because his knee is even better. The defensive lineman has continued to rehab with Titans strength coach Frank Piraino […]