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Even after Tom Brady's departure, new-look Patriots 'have a great opportunity,' Matthew Slater says

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Longtime New England Patriots captain Matthew Slater acknowledged Monday that the team will be forced to form a new identity without quarterback Tom Brady. In doing so, he said it will rely on some old standbys. "I don't think the ...

Colts' Frank Reich doesn't see drop-off in Philip Rivers' skills

INDIANAPOLIS -- Having a chance to sign quarterback Philip Rivers was a "crazy unique opportunity," and one that the Indianapolis Colts couldn't pass up, according to coach Frank Reich. Reich has history with Rivers. He was his quarterbacks coach for a ...

Redskins are warming up to trading down from No. 2 pick, per one report

The 2020 NFL Draft is less than a month away, meaning the rumors surrounding the Redskins and what they'll do with the No. 2 overall selection are only going to intensify over the next few weeks.

Broncos brass: Room for both Melvin Gordon, Phillip Lindsay in offense

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The Denver Broncos already had a running back with back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in Phillip Lindsay, but still signed another running back -- Melvin Gordon -- in free agency because they want to fix what has been a sputtering ...

NFL Free Agency 2020: The Best Potential Landing Spots for QB Cam Newton

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Bleacher Report

Cam Newton, who entered the NFL as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2011 draft and became a league MVP, a three-time Pro Bowler and an All-Pro quarterback, remains a free agent. The Carolina Panthers released him last week after agreeing to sign ...

NFL mock draft 2020: What if Eagles don't go with a WR in Round 1?

We just a few weeks before the 2020 NFL Draft, it's pretty clear the Eagles' biggest need is at wide receiver. While Howie Roseman might not think the cupboard is as bare as the rest of us, it would be a pretty wise bet to think the Eagles will use their first-round ...

2020 NFL Draft: Eight trades that teams should make on Day 1

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NFL.com

There was only one swap of draft picks in the top half of the first round in last year's draft. That was boring for those of us who like to see deals being made. Something tells me we'll witness a bit more trade action early in the 2020 proceedings, which begin on ...

Take Chase Young or trade for more picks: The Redskins draft paradox

Many NFL experts rank Chase Young as not just the best defensive prospect in the 2020 NFL Draft, but the best prospect overall. The Ohio State pass rusher logged absurd numbers in 2019, including 16.5 sacks and 21 tackles for loss in only 12 games.

Should the Eagles trade for receiver Brandin Cooks?

Despite what seems like a pretty glaring need, the Eagles have not added a single wide receiver this offseason. They didn't add one via free agency. They didn't add one in a trade. So now they're probably going to head into the NFL Draft needing to find a ...

Patriots fans roasted ESPN over this "First Take" poll omitting Tom Brady

Tom Brady recently left the New England Patriots to sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in NFL free agency, but that hasn't stopped Boston sports fans from defending their favorite team's former quarterback. ESPN's "First Take" morning show tweeted out a ...