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Every week we take a look around the NFL at each team. We pull the biggest and most discussed headlines from each of our 32 NFL websites.
Here’s all the biggest NFL headlines from this week:
NFC NORTH
Friday Cheese Curds: Packers announce plans for reduced seating capacity at Lambeau Field
Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)
Thanks to COVID-19, crowd sizes will be greatly reduced at Lambeau Field this year and season ticket holders have an opt-out option.
Where do Matthew Stafford’s yards really come from? Part 3
Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)
An updated look at where Stafford is doing most of his work.
Predicting top 20 NFL QBs in 2025
Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)
Which quarterbacks will be the best in the league in 2025?
Report: NFL to cut preseason schedule in half
Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)
Weeks 1 and 4 of the preseason will reportedly be eliminated
NFC SOUTH
What makes Jadeveon Clowney a perfect fit for the Saints
New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)
With all the rumors around Jadeveon Clowney and the Saints, it’s worth exploring how he would fit in the defense.
Calvin Johnson wanted Falcons to trade up for him in 2007 NFL Draft
Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)
It’s fun to think about, I guess.
Former Panthers quarterback Cam Newton signs one year deal with the Patriots
Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)
No, this isn’t an April Fools joke.
The Crow’s Nest: Vea/JPP surgeries, creating coaches, and value of workouts
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)
Web links on the Buccaneers.
NFC WEST
Washington forced to change their team name; what should be their new mascot?
San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)
Honestly, what is there to review? The San Francisco 49ers will meet Washington this year, and that could be under a different team name. What do you think Washington should change their name to?
Waivers to attend an NFL game? Would you sign?
Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)
What happens next is anyone’s guess, but it seems like the NFL is still hell-bent on starting the 2020 season on time.
Century Links 7/2: Antonio Brown Posts Work Out Video with Russell Wilson
Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)
Read!
What should Rams do at backup quarterback now?
Los Angeles Rams (via Turf Show Times)
Cam Newton is no longer an option for LA
AFC EAST
Patriots sign Cam Newton, receive punishment from videotaping Bengals
Miami Dolphins (via The Phinsider)
The New England Patriots added a former MVP to their roster on Sunday, while seeing the league hand down their punishment for videotaping the Cincinnati Bengals sideline near the end of last season.
Clearing up some misconceptions about new Patriots quarterback Cam Newton
New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)
In order to shine a clearer light on the former NFL MVP, let’s therefore run down some common misconceptions that have been brought up since Newton arrived in New England on Sunday.
Building A GGN All Time Jets Team: Running Back
New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)
We have the 44th position filled on the GGN All Time Jets Team. The winner of the second vote at Running Back is: Freeman McNeil!
No fans will be allowed at New Era Field during COVID-19 pandemic, per new guidelines
Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)
If you were holding out hope for a game in Orchard Park.
AFC NORTH
Will the Ravens follow the league trend of designing new jerseys?
Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)
New threads would only add to the team’s existing swagger
If the Pittsburgh Steelers were forced to change their name, what would it be?
Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)
If something were to happen and the team could no longer use the word Steelers, how would you rebrand?
Trae Waynes’ agent advises him ‘not to do any football drills’ until contract with Bengals is signed
Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)
Waynes and the rest of the Bengals’ free agency class still need official team physicals before their contracts are legitimized.
Browns TE David Njoku reportedly requesting a trade
Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)
The former first-round pick wants out of Cleveland by training camp.
AFC SOUTH
NFL Rumors: Antonio Brown To The Texans?
Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)
Rumors swirl that the mercurial receiver could find work in Houston with the Texans.
A football season “Would you rather?”
Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)
Preston Penn, who has to be the most prolific Titans memorabilia collector in the world, posed an interesting question on Twitter earlier today.
Ngakoue “might not play” on franchise tag
Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)
There has not been much progress made between the Jaguars and Ngakoue.
Should the Colts Trade for Potentially Available Browns TE David Njoku?
Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku and his representation have requested a trade—which raises the question of whether the Indianapolis Colts should be potentially interested.
AFC WEST
Fauci says decisions about playing football ‘still very much in flux’
Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)
Although the nation’s top infectious disease specialist is not officially part of the decision-making for the NFL, he does advise strong interventions to ensure player, fan safety.
Drue Tranquill talks recovery methods with Jim Rome
Los Angeles Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)
Tranquill believes cold water therapy can help build mental toughness.
Raiders embrace ‘Death Star’ mantra for Allegiant Stadium
Oakland Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)
It’s the perfect nickname for new Las Vegas digs
Chiefs now deny 2020 naming-rights deal with GEHA (UPDATED)
Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)
After a report that a naming-rights deal for their stadium was imminent, the Chiefs walk it back — at least for 2020.