Packers Lose Jonathan Owens to Rival Bears

The Green Bay Packers now must look for another starting safety. Despite the addition of Xavier McKinney on a four-year deal, Green Bay loses its former safety in Jonathan Owens to the Chicago Bears. The Packers will now see the 28-year-old twice next season after he inked a two-year deal with their arch-rivals Tuesday. After signing a one-year deal… read more

Are the Packers in the Market for a Free Agent Linebacker?

The Green Bay Packers might not be done adding free agent pieces. After adding All-Pro running back Josh Jacobs and ascending safety Xavier McKinney, the Packers could be looking to add a free agent linebacker to the mix. According to Pro Football Network’s Adam Caplan, the Packers were one of the teams interested in adding veteran linebacker Josey Jewell,… read more

Packers Re-Sign Corey Ballentine

More cornerback help is on the way for former NFL defensive backs coach and new Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley. Along with the re-signing of tight end Tyler Davis, Green Bay announced the re-signing of veteran cornerback Corey Ballentine. This move came Tuesday, along with the Packers bringing back another cornerback in Keisean Nixon on a three-year deal,… read more

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Playing Mix And Match With The Pittsburgh Steelers Roster: Tampering the Day Away

Do you remember the old Nationwide Insurance TV commercials and their quote “Life comes at you fast”? Well, if you haven’t kept your finger on the Free Agency pulse the last few days, let me just tell you, things have changed at a very rapid pace for the Steelers. Just last time that you and… read more

Why the Backup Quarterback is Always Popular

In every NFL city where a team performs below expectations the fanbase seems to always call for the backup quarterback to start. Sports talk radio shows, blogs and social media chatter usually hears the loudest voices for whoever the backup quarterback is in that city. I’m old enough to remember many quarterback controversies in Cleveland…. read more

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Steelers’ Kenny Pickett has had “good conversations” with Arthur Smith amid offseason work

One of the easier-to-detect elephants in the room this NFL offseason is the uncomfortable truth the Steelers face with Kenny Pickett. The incoming third-year quarterback has been unquestionably disappointing through two seasons, starting just 24 games and throwing for as many touchdowns (13) and interceptions — not to mention a meager 179 yards per game…. read more

The Falcons are taking a big gamble on Kirk Cousins

Of all the reported signings on the first day of the NFL’s legal free agency tampering period on Monday, the one that really caught my eye was the Kirk Cousins deal with the Atlanta Falcons. Cousins, the starting quarterback in Minnesota the previous six seasons, was lured to Atlanta with an eye-popping four-year, $180 million… read more

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Cam Heyward and his pectineus muscle are mad and ready to go

Being a defensive lineman in a 3-4 defense is not for the faint of heart or those seeking individual glory. Playing the two-gap means taking on double teams and sacrificing yourself for others behind you to make plays, all the while being expected to shed dual blocks and stop running plays before they get started…. read more

Brian Burns Trade Compensation Latest Questionable Move By Panthers

Panthers fans express frustration over recent trades, including star pass rusher Brian Burns, questioning the organization’s direction.

Keisean Nixon Returns to Green Bay on a Three-Year Deal

Many felt this one was a move that needed to be made. The Green Bay Packers have brought back All-Pro return man and veteran slot corner Keisean Nixon on a three-year deal worth as much as $19.2 million. Green Bay increases their depth and talent in the cornerback room, and they keep the best kick returner in… read more

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