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August 2016 Archive

Marcus Gilbert, Steelers Agree to New Contract: Latest Details and Reaction

August 25, 2016

Seeking to create salary-cap space heading into the 2016 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers have restructured offensive tackle Marcus Gilbert's contract.   Per Chris Adamski of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Gilbert's base salary for ...

Dwight Freeney Injury: Updates on Falcons DE’s Back and Return

August 25, 2016

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Dwight Freeney is dealing with a back injury, according to Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com. Continue for updates.  Freeney Expected Back in Action Next Week Thursday, Aug. 25 McClure wrote that Freeney ...

Oakland Raiders File Trademark for ‘Las Vegas Raiders’

August 25, 2016

The Oakland Raiders' potential move to Las Vegas gained additional steam Thursday, as the franchise filed three trademarks for "Las Vegas Raiders."  According to ESPN.com's Darren Rovell, the Raiders are attempting ...

Fantasy Football 2016: Preseason Mock Draft Strategy, Rankings and Analysis

August 25, 2016

John Lennon didn't play fantasy football, but if he did, his advice for you would probably be: "Fantasy drafts are what happen to you while you're busy making a plan." Or ...

Nick Martin Injury: Updates on Texans Center’s Recovery from Ankle Surgery

August 25, 2016

Houston Texans rookie center Nick Martin is expected to miss the entire 2016 season after undergoing ankle surgery. Continue for updates. Martin Likely Out for Entire 2016 Season Thursday, Aug. 25 NFL Network's Ian ...

NFL Preseason Schedule 2016: Week 3 TV Coverage, Ticket Info and Key Storylines

August 25, 2016

It's Week 3 of the NFL preseason, which means lots of nationally televised games and the most playing time veterans will see until the regular season begins.  Below you'll find the ...

Preseason ‘Dress Rehearsals’ Can Be More Misleading Than Enlightening

August 25, 2016

The 2001 Patriots lost their “dress rehearsal,” their third preseason game, 20-3 to the Buccaneers. The starting offense recorded just three first downs. The first-team defense allowed two touchdowns. Tom ...

Stevan Ridley Released by Lions: Latest Comments and Reaction

August 25, 2016

Ahead of their third preseason game, the Detroit Lions released veteran running back Stevan Ridley on Thursday. The team announced the move on Twitter after Ridley rushed for just 27 yards in ...

NFL Preseason Week 3: What to Watch for in Thursday’s Action

August 25, 2016

Are you ready for something that resembles NFL football?  The third preseason game is the closest fans come to watching legitimate play without it actually counting. The league's "dress rehearsal" is the ...

Breaking Down the NFL’s Most Likely Day 1 Rookie Starters

August 25, 2016

We're drawing closer to the start of the 2016 NFL regular season. The league has gone through two weeks of preseason action, and the all-important third week (dress rehearsal) is ...

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