0 of 4While a potential Deshaun Watson trade dominates the landscape, three-time Defensive Player of the Year the for his release Friday, which the team granted.Sources previously told NFL Network's that Watt "deserves clarity on his situation" as the standout defensive lineman entered the final year of his current contract. added, "The belief with teammates and coaches I've spoken to is that Watt has played his last game as a Texan."CBS Sports'  noted: "He knows he only has so many games left, and he is ready to go and try to win."Potential landing spots will be based on two...…0 of 4While a potential Deshaun Watson trade dominates the landscape, three-time Defensive Player of the Year the for his release Friday, which the team granted.Sources previously told NFL Network's that Watt "deserves clarity on his situation" as the standout defensive lineman entered the final year of his current contract. added, "The belief with teammates and coaches I've spoken to is that Watt has played his last game as a Texan."CBS Sports'  noted: "He knows he only has so many games left, and he is ready to go and try to win."Potential landing spots will be based on two...WW…

XA few truly great running backs could take the field this weekend during the opening round of the playoffs. The ' Derrick Henry, ' Nick Chubb and ' Alvin Kamara bring different qualities to each of their respective squads with the ability to take over a game at a moment's notice. A fourthhas the potential to enter the conversation based on his performance through the second half of the 2020 campaign. Taylor emerged as the NFL's third-leading rusher this season with 1,169 yards, and most of his damage came over the last six games. Between Weeks 11-17, last year's 41st overall...…XA few truly great running backs could take the field this weekend during the opening round of the playoffs. The ' Derrick Henry, ' Nick Chubb and ' Alvin Kamara bring different qualities to each of their respective squads with the ability to take over a game at a moment's notice. A fourthhas the potential to enter the conversation based on his performance through the second half of the 2020 campaign. Taylor emerged as the NFL's third-leading rusher this season with 1,169 yards, and most of his damage came over the last six games. Between Weeks 11-17, last year's 41st overall...WW…

XEveryone in and around the stood dumbfounded as the blatantly did what no team is supposed to do: They tanked during their final contest against the to improve their draft slot by three.In doing so, the franchise ran the risk of losing its locker room and causing a further descent into mediocrity with the disgraceful tactic. Few things unite social media. This was one of those instances. No one quite understood at the time why head coach Doug Pederson swapped quarterback for backup Nate Sudfeld while trailing late in a one-score contest with plenty on the line for others...…XEveryone in and around the stood dumbfounded as the blatantly did what no team is supposed to do: They tanked during their final contest against the to improve their draft slot by three.In doing so, the franchise ran the risk of losing its locker room and causing a further descent into mediocrity with the disgraceful tactic. Few things unite social media. This was one of those instances. No one quite understood at the time why head coach Doug Pederson swapped quarterback for backup Nate Sudfeld while trailing late in a one-score contest with plenty on the line for others...WW…

XMark Davis beamed in delight not knowing what the future held. The Raiders owner finally got his man after years of chasing then-Monday Night Football color analyst and former Super Bowl-winning head coach to take over the franchise he once led when still cast a voluminous shadow over the entire organization. "Once a Raider, always a Raider—never been more appropriate than today," Mark Davis said  on that fateful day during Gruden's introductory press conference. "This is a big f'n deal."At the time, the hiring dominated headlines. Gruden received a contract somewhere...…XMark Davis beamed in delight not knowing what the future held. The Raiders owner finally got his man after years of chasing then-Monday Night Football color analyst and former Super Bowl-winning head coach to take over the franchise he once led when still cast a voluminous shadow over the entire organization. "Once a Raider, always a Raider—never been more appropriate than today," Mark Davis said  on that fateful day during Gruden's introductory press conference. "This is a big f'n deal."At the time, the hiring dominated headlines. Gruden received a contract somewhere...WW…

0 of 32 organizations try to prepare for every possibility, but surprises always occur. These surprises can be positive or negative. Sometimes, they're both.An injury could lead to an opportunity for another individual, who shines when thrust into the lineup. Or an opportunity could arise when a player is benched or departs. Maybe someone simply outperforms expectations.A year ago, Ryan Tannehill was a failed first-round pick expected to serve as Marcus Mariota's backup after being acquired via trade. Mariota struggled, Tannehill became the starter and the Titans thrived as the 31-year-old...…0 of 32 organizations try to prepare for every possibility, but surprises always occur. These surprises can be positive or negative. Sometimes, they're both.An injury could lead to an opportunity for another individual, who shines when thrust into the lineup. Or an opportunity could arise when a player is benched or departs. Maybe someone simply outperforms expectations.A year ago, Ryan Tannehill was a failed first-round pick expected to serve as Marcus Mariota's backup after being acquired via trade. Mariota struggled, Tannehill became the starter and the Titans thrived as the 31-year-old...WW…