NFL draft positional rankings: Tunsil, Stanley lead O-tackle group Leading up to the NFL draft on April 28-30, Shutdown Corner will examine each position, rank the top players at each spot and identify some sleepers, sliders and lesser-known gems. An offensive tackle could be the first pick in the 2016 NFL draft, and as many as three could go in the draft's first 10 picks. Is that a good … [Read more...]

Bills' A.J. Tarpley retires after one NFL season, citing concussions Add another name to the growing list of players choosing to retire early rather than put their long-term health in jeopardy. Buffalo Bills linebacker A.J. Tarpley announced on Instagram that he's decided to end his NFL career after just one season. Alongside a picture of himself holding up the game-sealing interception from … [Read more...]

Broncos sure don't seem to want Colin Kaepernick all that much Maybe we need to rethink the Denver Broncos-Colin Kaepernick saga. The Broncos aren't showing many signs that they're really all that into Kaepernick as their next quarterback. The Broncos, who need a starting quarterback for this season, are asking Kaepernick to take a pay cut to $7 million this year and $7 million next year to … [Read more...]

Draft Analysis: NFL Draft Needs: Broncos Evan Silva (@EvanSilva) is the Senior Football Editor for Rotoworld's NFL Page, and Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) leads Rotoworld's college football and NFL draft coverage. Together, they're breaking down every team's biggest needs and offering potential draft-day solutions. For a breakdown on every team, check out the team-by-team draft preview schedule.   … [Read more...]

Free agent Greg Hardy gives rambling, excuse-laden interview The much-buzzed about Greg Hardy interview with Adam Schefter ran on ESPN on Tuesday afternoon, and it was a rambling, excuse-laden affair by Hardy, who refused to take responsibility or show remorse for the 2014 domestic violence incident he was involved in. To the contrary, Hardy painted himself as a victim, saying he's "still … [Read more...]

'DWTS' Week 3 recap: Antonio Brown Jr. steals the show “Dancing with the Stars” welcomed many an NFL player over its first 21 seasons, but Season 22, which premiered on Monday, March 21, features three: newly-minted Super Bowl MVP Von Miller from the Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro Antonio Brown and former Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie, a Canadian Football League legend who … [Read more...]

Which teams could trade up for Titans' No. 1 overall pick? The Tennessee Titans appear open for business with the first pick in the draft, and credit to first-year GM Jon Robinson for seemingly creating a market out of thin air for a pick the team might otherwise have to use on an offensive tackle or a DB. That's quality work so far for a guy who has been on the job less than three months. … [Read more...]

Twitter wins bid to stream Thursday night NFL games this season Twitter has won the right to stream Thursday night NFL games this season, giving fans another medium to watch the sport online. Yahoo became the first ever free global NFL live stream when it broadcast a game last October in London between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Buffalo Bills. This year's Thursday package will allow … [Read more...]

Draft Analysis: NFL Draft Needs: Titans Evan Silva (@EvanSilva) is the Senior Football Editor for Rotoworld's NFL Page, and Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) leads Rotoworld's college football and NFL draft coverage. Together, they're breaking down every team's biggest needs and offering potential draft-day solutions. For a breakdown on every team, check out the team-by-team draft preview schedule.   No. … [Read more...]

No deal in Denver yet, so Kaepernick heads to Bay Area for workouts As teams that changed head coaches this offseason, the Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers are allowed to begin their voluntary offseason workout programs on Monday, two weeks ahead of teams that stood pat. The other four teams that switched coaches – the Miami Dolphins, New York Giants, Tampa Bay … [Read more...]