Cleveland Browns fans didn’t wait for the season to start before picking favorites. One preseason outing, and the Browns’ fifth-round draft pick has already got fans buzzing. Joe Flacco is the expected starter, but Northern Ohio has a soft spot for the rookie who came under the microscope before, during, and after the NFL Draft. … Read more
The NFL running back market has changed in recent years, to say the least. Teams no longer want to hand out large contracts to running backs, who have some of the shortest shelf lives in the game. Still, if you’re a high-end running back, you can expect a decent payday. Here’s a look at the … Read more
The first week of preseason is usually a tame affair for most teams. Most superstars get limited playing time in lieu of avoiding any injury risks, while eams are unlikely to throw the kitchen sink into a relatively meaningless game. However, it is still an excellent opportunity to assess the new players assembling onto the … Read more
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicked off their 2025 preseason campaign Saturday night with a home matchup against the Tennessee Titans, offering fans a first glimpse at the team’s revamped offense and a roster filled with fresh faces competing for playing time. Although several key contributors were sidelined for the preseason opener, rookie wide receiver Emeka … Read more
Aaron Rodgers arrived at the New York Jets with championship expectations, but his departure revealed a franchise still struggling with the same dysfunction that has plagued them for decades. What was supposed to be a simple meeting about the future turned into an abrupt dismissal that left the future Hall of Famer questioning everything about … Read more
The preseason debut for Shedeur Sanders was a near-unanimous success. Even though he walked into the game with a ton of question marks surrounding his ability to handle an NFL offense, the rookie put in a commendable first performance, with a consistent game plan throughout, interspersed with a few highlight-worthy plays. All in all, his … Read more
The preseason can be cruel to running backs coming off major injuries. One impressive showing means nothing. One stumble brings back all the questions. For Keaton Mitchell, Thursday night against the Indianapolis Colts wasn’t just another preseason game. It was his audition to prove that December 2023’s ACL tear hadn’t stolen the explosive speed that … Read more
The NFL preseason officially gets underway this weekend with the first full slate of games following a long offseason. While the Hall of Fame Game kicked things off last week, tonight’s matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and Indianapolis Colts marks the start of the first full weekend of football. The game will air live on … Read more
Almost a decade after a devastating knee injury nearly ended his career, Teddy Bridgewater is still finding new ways to impact the game — this time in pewter and red. From being a first-round pick in the same draft class as Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans, Bridgewater began his career with the Vikings, where he … Read more
Pewter Report’s Bucs Training Camp coverage is presented by USF FootballGet your season tickets to see the Bulls by CLICKING HEREThe 2025 season kicks off Thursday, August 28 at 5:30 p.m. against Boise State! Baker Mayfield’s tenure with the Bucs has been one of the best stories in recent memory of a player changing the … Read more