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Washington Redskins Must Retain John Sullivan After Kory Lichtensteiger's Retirement

After Kory Lichtensteiger’s retirement, the Washington Redskins center position is lacking depth. The team has to retain free agent John Sullivan to ensure they fix that issue.Heading into the 2016 NFL season, there were a lot of questions about the Washington Redskins center position. Vetera…

NFL player pulls out of Israel trip, feels 'used'

JERUSALEM (AP) An American professional football player has pulled out of a planned trip to Israel, accusing its government of trying to use him for PR purposes.

Free agency rumor: Minnesota Vikings interested in right tackle Rick Wagner

The latest free agency rumors link the Minnesota Vikings to having interest in Baltimore Ravens right tackle Rick Wagner, a 2013 fifth-round draft pick.There’s no question that the Minnesota Vikings need help on the offensive line this offseason. Immediate assistant will comeafter March 9 thr…

Cleveland Browns 2017 mock draft roundup

The Cleveland Browns own a pair of selections in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. What do the various media sites see them doing with those picks?The Cleveland Browns head into the 2017 NFL Draft currently in possession of eight selections — including the No. 1 overall selection for th…

2017 NFL Free Agency: Predicting the Seattle Seahawks 5 Biggest Moves

If these five predictions for 2017 NFL Free Agency came true, the Seattle Seahawks would be significantly closer to keeping their championship window open.After falling two rounds short of the Super Bowl, the Seattle Seahawks have some work to do. It became apparent throughout the 2016 campaign th…

NFL player pulls out of Israel trip, feels 'used' (Yahoo Sports)

An American professional football player has pulled out of a sponsored trip to Israel, accusing its government of trying to use him for PR purposes and citing sympathy for the Palestinians. Seattle Seahawks defense lineman Michael Bennett’s last-minute decision came as an embarrassment to the Israeli government, which has invited a group of players to visit this week on a mission aimed at improving the country’s image. Erdan leads the ministry for strategic affairs and public diplomacy, which works to boost Israel’s image and counter the influence of an international boycott movement.

Next up in ex-NFL star's 2nd murder case: Jury selection

BOSTON (AP) Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez is going on trial again for murder – this time for the 2012 fatal shootings of two men outside a Boston nightclub. Hernandez already is serving a life sentence for the 2013 killing of Odin Lloyd, a semi-professional football player who was dating the sister of Hernandez’s fiancé.

2017 NFL Draft New York Jets Prospect Profile: Marshon Lattimore

Would Marshon Lattimore be a good fit for the New York Jets?The New York Jets have a lot to fix this offseason. They need to fix the offensive line, find themselves a tight end, and get faster on the defensive side of the ball. And there is the trauma known as quarterback, in case we had forgotten…

FSU Football: Writer Questions Dalvin Cook's Character

FSU football star running back Dalvin Cook is being questioned by a writer regarding his character off the field.FSU football running back Dalvin Cook is preparing for the upcoming NFL Draft after another prolific season in Tallahassee.Cook is projected to be a first round draft pick based on …

Former Dolphins DE Quentin Moses dies in Georgia house fire

Moses, 33, played college football at the University of Georgia.

Greatest All-Time New York Giants Receivers In New Jersey

The New York Giants franchise changed forever on Oct. 10, 1976 when Giants Stadium opened. Even though Big Blue lost to the Dallas Cowboys, 24-14, a new era had officially begun. As Giants Stadium faded away in favor of a new home, the G-Men had many great players put on their uniform. Let’s ta…

Expect Nick Fairley To Draw Serious Interest In Free Agency

New Orleans Saints DT Nick Fairley has reportedly decided to test the free agent market this offseason. And he may draw serious interest from some of the teams with cap space.What to do with Nick Fairley is easily the toughest decision the New Orleans Saints front office hasto make over the coming…

2017 NFL Draft: Why the Jets don't need an edge rusher

In the analysis of the 2017 NFL Draft, most people think the New York Jets need an edge rusher. Frankly, they don’t.In the 2016 NFL Draft, the New York Jets drafted two edge rushers, and that’s what needed to be addressed at that point in time. If any tinkering needs to be done, it…

Jacksonville Jaguars: Continuing With Julius Thomas is Senseless

The Jacksonville Jaguars quietly made the decision to enter their third year of paying Julius Thomas, which makes little sense at this point.It was just six months ago that the Jacksonville Jaguars were a buzzworthy NFL team. After arguably the best haul (at the time) of the 2016 NFL Draft, big mo…

Should the Dallas Cowboys trade up for Myles Garrett?

The Dallas Cowboys have to big questions facing them this offseason. One of which is whether the Cowboys can trade up for Myles Garrett.The number one prospect in the 2017 NFL Draft, Texas A&M star Myles Garrett has released a video of him pleading with the Cowboys brass to make a move to …

Free agent linebacker options for the Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins will enter free agency needing at least one and possibly three linebackers for the 2017 season.Kiko Alonso is not a lock to return but as an exclusive rights free agent it’s highly unlikely that he goes anywhere. In addition, Alonso grew into a leader in 2016 and the Dolphi…

2017 NFL Draft: Indianapolis Colts Pre-Combine 7-Round Mock Draft

After missing out on the AFC South title two seasons in a row, the Indianapolis Colts need a big 2017 NFL Draft and here we have a full seven-round mock.The 2017 NFL Draft is coming up fast and can help a team like the once-feared Indianapolis Colts. They have gone from kings of their division to …

Jerry Jones says LB Jaylon Smith can be 'outstanding pass rusher' for Cowboys

Is Jaylon Smith a secret pass-rushing weapon for the Cowboys?

Seattle Seahawks 2017 Mock Draft: Taking Offensive Line Early

The Seattle Seahawks had a disappointing finish to the season, losing to the eventual NFC Champion Atlanta Falcons, but have a roster that can definitely compete in 2017. The Seahawks have been one of the more dominating franchises in recent years, led by Russell Wilson, a strong runn…

Jury selection set to begin in ex-NFL star's murder trial

Figuring out the Lions offensive line

Throughout the past year, Detroit Lions fans were slightly worried about the looming free agency of their line. Riley Reiff and Larry Warford have been hot topics and nobody really knows what is going to happen with them. And now that the Super Bowl has concluded, it’s officially the NFL offsea…

Report: Patriots are trying to trademark Bill Belichick's 'No Days Off' chant

Belichick’s motivational words rang through Boston during the Patriots’ parade.

Green Bay Packers: The top free agent to re-sign is T.J. Lang

With right guard T.J. Langpoised to walk this offseason, the Green Bay Packers have some difficult decisions to work through over the next few weeks.Consider their top priorities when it comes to their own.Jared Cook, Micah Hyde and Lang should rank among the top three forGreen Bay PackersGM…

Green Bay Packers' biggest offseason need lies in the pass rush, not at cornerback

The Green Bay Packers finished 31st in pass defense last year and struggled mightily in the secondary without Sam Shields and with underwhelming play from Damarious Randall and Quinten Rollins. But with multiple free agents looming at the position along with an aging star, Ted Thompson will need t…

Myles Garrett downplays video plea to Cowboys' Jerry Jones: 'Take a joke, people'

Garrett cleared things up after asking Jones to trade up to No. 1 Friday.

Buffalo Bills GM may want Cardale Jones to start next season

The Buffalo Bills don’t yet know who will be their starting quarterback Week 1 next season, but there is an internal option that may be overlooked.If they decide to pick up his contract option next month, the Buffalo Bills will owe Tyrod Taylor $30.75 million fully guaranteed for 2017. That…

Chargers 2016 position grades: Inside Linebackers

Continuing my 2016 position grades for the Los Angeles Chargers, we will look at the inside linebackers in this edition.Because there are so many linebackers on the team, and the responsibilities of each are so different in a 3-4 defensive scheme, I have decided to split up the inside linebacker…

Five bold moves Dolphins can make: Counterpoint

Bold moves can be a good thing but not when they involve taking a step back in the team’s progress.The idea of the off-season is to improve your areas of weakness in all three areas of your football team. That involves seeking to strengthen areas of weakness while also improving depth. Someti…

John Johnson, S, Boston College: 2017 NFL Draft Scouting Report

John Johnson faces an uphill climb for respectability in the 2017 NFL draft. Does his scouting report reflect the needed potential?Position: SSchool: Boston CollegeYear: SeniorHeight: 6’1″Weight: 202 lbsHistory:A football and basketball star in high school who not…

Dallas Cowboys defender named to Next Gen Stats all-rookie team

For all the love the Dallas Cowboys offensive rookies received in 2016, Next Gen Stats have revealed that a first-year Dallas defender was the top in his class in this category.When talking about the Dallas Cowboys 2016 rookie class, often the conversation is all about the offensive si…