The Cincinnati Bengals have released veteran cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick. Kirkpatrick, a first-round pick in the 2012 draft, spent eight years with the Bengals. The former Alabama product started six games at cornerback for Cincinnati in 2019 before he suffered a season-ending knee injury on Nov. 10. During his time in Cincinnati, he started 67 games […]
Continue readingMillions have been spent and the landscape of the NFL has been significantly altered due to the initial free-agency blitz. But while there are obvious storylines (Tom Brady) that have been written and a few more to go (Jadeveon Clowney), now is a good time to take the temperature of each NFL team. Therefore, we’ve […]
Continue readingDefensive end Everson Griffen, who spent 10 seasons in Minnesota after being drafted by the franchise in the fourth round in 2010, said goodbye to the state and Vikings fans Friday via a post from his Instagram account. “While it is with a heavy heart that I say goodbye, I leave Minnesota in the best […]
Continue readingAlexander is the second former Vikings cornerback to agree to join the Bengals this offseason after Trae Waynes agreed to a three-year, $42 million contract, per ESPN and NFL Network. Vikings coach Mike Zimmer will now have to replace his top three cornerbacks after the team also released Xavier Rhodes this past weekend. The Bengals […]
Continue readingWebb and Miller’s cuts come one day after the Bengals agreed to two massive deals during the free agency negotiating period. The Bengals agreed to terms with Houston defensive tackle D.J. Reader and Minnesota cornerback Tk Trae Waynes. Combined, their deals account for $95 million with an average annual salary of $13.6 million. With Webb […]
Continue readingNFL free agency kicks off next week, and the 2020 salary-cap space for all 32 teams is close to being locked in. Teams are permitted to start contract negotiations Monday with agents of players who will be free agents. Teams can sign players beginning at 4 p.m. ET Wednesday. Which teams have the most money […]
Continue readingMore than 300 of the top 2020 NFL draft prospects have gathered in Indianapolis for the annual NFL scouting combine, which runs through Monday. Players will undergo medical testing and be put through on-field drills at Lucas Oil Stadium. Then it’s on to interviews with team personnel and the media in advance of the draft, […]
Continue readingRoster turnover is a fact of life in the NFL. In a league in which many players don’t have guaranteed money due in the upcoming season and somewhere between five and eight organizations typically swap out their football personnel each offseason, just about every player is on a short leash. Even the league’s banner franchises […]
Continue readingThe Minnesota Vikings were dealt a major blow to their secondary two days ahead of their wild-card matchup in New Orleans. Hughes was a full participant in practice Wednesday but was downgraded to limited on Thursday. Coach Mike Zimmer said “no” when asked whether the second-year cornerback suffered an injury in practice and said Hughes […]
Continue readingThe NFL Power Rankings are relevant for this season (or, to be more accurate, this week in this season), but we’re at the point where it’s cool to look ahead to the future. We’re not talking Week 16 or 17 future, but start of a whole new decade future. So we’ve asked our NFL Nation […]
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