Author: Vincent Pensabene

The NFL continues to make some changes to their rules after already banning the hip-drop tackle as the league has approved a change in the challenge system. Previously, the rule in order to get a third challenge for a game is getting each of the first two correct during a game. However, the new rule that has been approved is if a coach gets one of the two challenges during a game correct, they will be awarded a third challenge. This rule change by the league has more of a favorable response compared to the hip-drop tackle as this is…

The NFL has been looking to change some moves in order to ensure player safety and there has been some significant strides towards this. It was announced on Monday morning that the league has officially banned the hip-drop tackle beginning this upcoming season. While there is no official definition of the hip-drop tackle, NFL executives have loosely defined itas when a defender “encircles the runner and then swings their weight” to land on the offensive player. There have been injuries throughout the previous season to players with this method of tackling, including Baltimore Ravens All-Pro tight end Mark Andrews sustained…

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have been trying to make a run at the College Football Playoff and failed to make it into the playoff. However, they have a new quarterback this year as Riley Leonard transferred to the program from the Duke Blue Devils this offseason. However, his status to be under center may be in jeopardy. Notre Dame Fighting Irish coach Marcus Freeman announced that Leonard underwent surgery on Friday to address a stress fracture in his foot. This is the same foot/ankle that was operated on earlier this year. Leonard suffered a terrible ankle injury on Sept.…

With the 2024 NFL Free Agency period dying down, looking at some of the largest contracts given out thus far shows how successful the league has been. Six players inked deals for nine figures and still some significant names who remain. This list is going off the total number of the contract, not the guarantees, so that is an important distinction when looking at the contract figures. All the contract figures are courtesy of Over The Cap. Let’s take a look at the five largest contracts that have been given out this free agency period. #5 Largest Contract: Baker Mayfield…

The Kansas City Chiefs are attempting to do something no team has ever done before: win three consecutive Super Bowls. However, they have made a trade in order to get a draft pick and free up some room on their cap. The Kansas City Chiefs are trading cornerback L’Jarius Sneed to the Tennessee Titans in exchange for a 2025 third-round pick and swapping 2024 seventh-round picks, according to Tom Pelissero. Sneed was signed under the franchise tag and the holdup on the deal was the contract extension that he was going to sign when traded. The details are intriguing as…

The NFL is a brutal game as it can turn in an instant. The career of a player can end in a single snap and a former Dallas Cowboys player has announced his retirement from the league. On Monday afternoon, outside linebacker Leighton Vander Esch announced his retirement from the National Football League. He had a statement announcing this decision. “I love the game of football so much, and my body won’t cooperate any longer. I cherished every moment of my NFL career, and it has been such a blessing to play the game for as long as I have…

The Philadelphia Eagles have been one of the most active teams in the sport since free agency began as they have been able to add a lot of talent. One of the more important positions is the backup quarterback spot as an injury to Jalen Hurts would be devastating. However, we had an in-state trade happen as the Philadelphia Eagles acquired quarterback Kenny Pickett from the and the 120th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft in exchange for the 98th pick and two 2025 seventh-round picks. This deal is very similar to the one the Washington Commanders to trade…

The Los Angeles Rams have been trying to improve their secondary in the 2024 NFL Free Agency period and continued to do so. After signing cornerback Darious Williams, they were not done as the team has agreed to a two-year deal for $13 million with former Washington Commanders safety Kamren Curl. Curl had a strong season as he played 16 games in 2023 and recorded 115 total tackles (74 solo, 41 assisted) with three quarterback hits, 1.0 sacks, one fumble recovery, one forced fumble and five pass deflections. Opposing quarterbacks targetted him 46 times and had 32 completions with two…

The New York Jets had one significant need heading into the 2024 NFL Free Agency period and that was the offensive line. With General Manager Joe Douglas understanding the issue, he has already signed left guard John Simpson but that was not enough. ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting that the Baltimore Ravens are trading away starting right tackle Morgan Moses and the 134th pick in the 2024 NFL draft to the New York Jets in exchange for the 112th and 218th pick in the 2024 NFL draft. This move brings a former Jet back to Gang Green as Morgan Moses…

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers is one of the premier prospects in the 2024 NFL draft class. He is expected to be a high first-round pick next month and reportedly will not be participating in Georgia’s Pro Day later today due to a hamstring injury. While this injury is not expected to be lingering or affect him in any way come the NFL season, the fact one of the top non-quarterbacks will not be able to participate in the school’s Pro Day is concerning to say the least. Last season, Brock Bowers missed a few games as he recovered…