Le’Veon Bell and the New York Jets have severed their ties. One year removed from agreeing a 4-year $52.5 million contract; it’s just the latest saga under Adam Gase’s reign that has sent this franchise spiralling into near disaster.
With rookie mini-camps cancelled and preseason effectively out of the window, there has never been a tougher time to be a rookie in the NFL. Gone are the preamble games where previous unknown stars are given the platform to impress, absent are the moments to impress the coaching staff when the limelight shines.
It appears the writing may be on the wall for current Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku. Well known US sports agent Drew Rosenhaus, who represents Njoku, has informed the team his client wishes to be traded away prior to the commencement of training camp.
For seemingly the last time, both the AFC and NFC conferences sent six teams apiece to the post season in the 2019-20 season. As of the 2020-2021 campaign, the NFL playoffs will expand to 14 teams, one extra from each conference, as per the new collective bargaining agreement.
As of May 22nd, reports began to circulate that the New York Jets had agreed to terms with former Super Bowl MVP quarterback Joe Flacco. The deal was made official when the Jets confirmed Flacco had signed a 1-year, $1.5 million base salary deal, with incentives worth up to $3 million.
The 2020 NFL Draft started on Thursday night with the promise it was going to be an event like no other. All 32 teams made sure their personnel were kitted out with multiple monitors, a collection of phones and a (hopeful) stable Wi-Fi connection.
Bill O’Brien made sure all the attention was directed his way, by conducting arguably the worst trade in NFL history. The Houston Texans are getting from the Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson and a 2020 2nd round draft pick, in exchange for 2021 4th rounder and one of the league’s best wide receivers DeAndre Hopkins.
When the news broke a few days back the Denver Broncos will trade for AJ Bouye from the Jacksonville Jaguars, it all but confirmed two things. The Jags look to be entering a rebuild mode and the Broncos are preparing for the potential loss of Chris Harris Jr.
With the NFL Scouting Combine getting underway, rumours concerning teams looking to trade up or down ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft are gaining traction.
The NFL team at Franchise Sports have come together for this year’s first mock draft.
As with any reigning champion in the NFL, the Kansas City Chiefs will be looking to avoid the dreaded Super Bowl hangover.
Whilst KC are off partying with Mickey Mouse and friends, the league’s 31 other teams are busy crafting their rosters for the next campaign. An opportune time to do this is approaching. Free agency marks the first period in which teams can begin to add new faces.
The San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs are ready to do battle in Miami on Sunday 2nd February.
