Bears HC Ben Johnson is impressed by WR Luther Burden and the way he has made big plays during the offseason workouts so far. It sounds like Johnson will be involving Burden heavily in his offense when the time comes.
“I’m buying Luther Burden stock right now, just how he’s approached his offseason,” Johnson said, via NFL.com. *“It’s been electric. He showed up yesterday and had numerous explosive plays. I loved how in Phase 2 he was finishing every single rep that he took, and that really translated over to yesterday as well. So, he’s in a really...
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Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson has announced his retirement from the NFL.
In a post on his social media accounts, Wilson writes, “Thank you, Football. Love, #3.”
Wilson recently accepted a job with CBS as their newest NFL analyst where he will replace Matt Ryan on The NFL Today.
Wilson played one season for the Steelers in 2024, throwing 16 touchdowns to five interceptions and going 6-5 in the regular season and leading Pittsburgh to a wild card berth before losing to the Baltimore Ravens. He spent the 2025 season with the New York Giants, going 0-3 in three...
Behind the Steel Curtain
The Cleveland Browns will enter a new era this fall with first-time head coach Todd Monken and new defensive coordinator Mike Rutenberg.
It is not just the sidelines where change has occurred, as there will also be several new players from a promising rookie class led by offensive tackle Spencer Fano, to a rebuilt offensive line and defensive end Jared Verse, who was acquired this week as part of the trade that sent Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams.
Sadly, the quarterback situation remains a mess, but there is not much that Monken and general manager Andrew Berry can...
Dawgs By Nature
Green Bay Packers star linebacker Micah Parsons kept it real about his post-injury journey. Parsons was a part of a blockbuster trade that sent him from the Dallas Cowboys to Green Bay. Last season, he started off red hot for his new team. But a torn ACL suffered on December 14th against the Denver Broncos resulted in the Pro Bowl defensive star being sidelined for the remainder of the season. Now it appears that he won’t be back for week one of the NFL season in September, likely playing his first game in October.
And a quote obtained by Zach...
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After 14 years, 10 Pro Bowl appearances, and a Super Bowl ring, Russell Wilson has officially called it a career, retiring from the NFL to pursue a new role as an analyst at CBS Sports.
Taking to social media to deliver the news on his own terms in a very well-produced video, Wilson broke down his path from a kid watching football with his father to a Super Bowl champion, thanking his coaches, teammates, and fans for giving him an incredible career.
“You’ve also given me the greatest gift of all: family. To every coach who believed in me, you...
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The Miami Dolphins signed 10 of their 13 selections from the 2026 NFL Draft on Tuesday after creating more than $21 million in salary cap space through post-June 1 transactions. At that time, only first-round picks Kadyn Proctor (Alabama) and Chris Johnson (San Diego State), along with fifth-round selection Seydou Traore (Mississippi State), remained unsigned.
On Wednesday, the Dolphins finalized contracts with both Proctor and Johnson, officially bringing their first-round picks under contract. As of this writing, there have been no reports regarding the status of Traore’s deal.
Proctor has been working with the first-team offense at left guard during...
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As part of this week’s blockbuster Myles Garrett trade, the Rams agreed to take on a contract which was the NFL’s most lucrative non-QB deal when it was signed. No immediate changes to it are forthcoming.
The Rams do not intend to adjust Garrett’s existing contract, Jourdan Rodrigue and Zac Jackson of The Athletic report. The pact – which was agreed to last year and resulted in a trade request being rescinded – runs through 2030. It carries an average annual value of $40MM, a figure which briefly represented the new high point for the EDGE market.
Thanks to the...
Pro Football Rumors
The Cleveland Browns recently shook up the NFL world when they traded Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for a package centered around Jared Verse and draft compensation. While Verse might not be the same player as Garrett, he still gives Cleveland an impressive young star to build around for the future on defense.
Recently, Verse spoke on why he is not feeling pressure to replicate what Garrett accomplished in Cleveland.
“Myles is a great player. I watch his film every day… I’m not here to fill his shoes. That’s not my job. That’s not in my...
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Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson is retiring from football after 14 years in the NFL. Wilson took to social media on Wednesday to say goodbye to playing the game. Now, he’ll be on the other side after agreeing to join CBS Sports as a studio analyst. Wilson’s 3-minute and 16-second video mostly centered on […]
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Former Giants, Broncos, Steelers and Seahawks QB Russell Wilson has officially announced his retirement from the NFL.
Wilson agreed to become an analyst on CBS and it appears as if he’s made the decision to step away from football for good.
Last month, it was reported Wilson was deciding between a TV role or joining the Jets as a backup to Geno Smith. The Jets offered Wilson a contract after a visit, but he will instead begin his career on television for the upcoming season.
Wilson, 37, is a former third-round pick of the Seahawks back in 2012. He was...
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Pittsburgh Steelers receiver DK Metcalf, known mainly for snaring passes and making life hard on defensive backs, is trying his hand at something else.
In a Wednesday afternoon post on his Instagram story, Metcalf announced that he’s authored a children’s book — titled “Elbow Joe” and illustrated by Davey Jarrell. The paperback book, which releases on June 15, is currently available for preorder for $14.99 on Amazon.
Metcalf used his full first name — DeKaylin — on the book’s author byline. He told Steelers Now last season that he’s proud to be recognized by his own name, being that he...
Matt Goncalves emerged as the Colts’ starting right guard last season despite playing minimal time at the position during his college career at Pittsburgh. Goncalves feels like he’s entering the 2026 season “more prepared” and with a better understanding of his role.
“(I’m) coming into this year just more prepared, understanding the game plan, understanding my responsibilities, the technique,” Goncalves said, via JJ Stankevitz of the team’s site. *“I feel very comfortable coming into this year, compared to last year. Last year was kind of like a feeling out process. It’s a very difficult thing to do, transition...
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