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Ben Linsey

NFL Analyst • View all analysts

Recent Articles

Cam Newton joins Jameis Winston at the top of PFF’s list of the 10 best remaining NFL free agents. Here are the landing spots that make the most sense considering cap space, team needs and player fit.

By Ben Linsey Mar 24, 2020 8:48 am EDT
NFL
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In only two years, the Jacksonville Jaguars have gone from being a team 15 minutes away from the Super Bowl to a team that doesn’t look to be competing for anything other than the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.

By Ben Linsey Mar 23, 2020 5:00 am EDT

The PFF Free Agency Deal Grader will break down all the news using PFF’s play-by-play grading system along with team situations and contract details, and we'll assign each deal into one of six categories: Elite, Very Good, Above Average, Average, Below Average or Poor.

By Ben Linsey Mar 22, 2020 5:00 am EDT

Aside from the Arizona Cardinals fleecing the Houston Texans for DeAndre Hopkins, a handful of teams have made significant improvements early in free agency — and some have done the opposite.

By Ben Linsey Mar 19, 2020 9:34 am EDT

The Philadelphia Eagles’ latest addition via NFL free agency, Javon Hargrave, is a disruptor who is going to shine on a defensive line already chock full of NFL talent.

By Ben Linsey Mar 18, 2020 2:25 pm EDT
NFL
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Philip Rivers was admittedly far from a perfect player with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2019, but the Colts put him in a position to succeed.

By Ben Linsey Mar 18, 2020 8:04 am EDT Indianapolis Colts

Now the highest-paid tight end in the NFL, Austin Hooper is solid but doesn't excel in any one particular category.

By Ben Linsey Mar 17, 2020 9:59 am EDT Cleveland Browns
NFL
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The Tennessee Titans bet on Ryan Tannehill turning his career year into sustained success with a four-year, $118 million contract extension.

By Ben Linsey Mar 16, 2020 7:00 am EDT Tennessee Titans
NFL
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Ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft and NFL free agency period, PFF constructs a do’s and don’ts list for the New York Giants to go by in the coming weeks and months.

By Ben Linsey Mar 12, 2020 9:00 am EDT
College & Draft
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Debating whether the loaded 2020 wide receiver NFL draft class can hang with last season’s highly productive rookies.

By Ben Linsey Mar 12, 2020 8:45 am EDT

The Russell Okung-Trai Turner swap demonstrates how much more goes into NFL player valuation than Pro Bowl appearances.

By Ben Linsey Mar 11, 2020 8:59 am EDT
NFL
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While Bud Dupree had a career year in 2019, the Pittsburgh Steelers need to know when it's time to move on.

By Ben Linsey Mar 9, 2020 9:10 am EDT Pittsburgh Steelers
College & Draft
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NFL teams should overlook the light resume and focus on what the uber-athletic receiver has put on tape.

By Ben Linsey Mar 6, 2020 10:00 am EST

These players would fill immediate needs for each team in the NFL.

By Ben Linsey Mar 5, 2020 11:41 am EST

The offensive tackle class in the 2020 NFL Draft is stacked, and it could help deal with the fearsome edge defenders who dominate the NFL.

By Ben Linsey Mar 4, 2020 8:01 am EST

While the 2020 NFL Draft and free agency will serve as primary options for teams to reload and rebuild, the trade market has its perks, too. These are 10 trades that PFF thinks make sense.

By Ben Linsey Mar 3, 2020 8:00 am EST

Franchise tags and in-house extensions will take some of them off the market, but if each of these players does become available, there should be at least one interested suitor.

By Ben Linsey Mar 3, 2020 7:30 am EST

Cornerbacks and safeties addressed the media on Friday, and these were some of the notable quotes that followed.

By Ben Linsey Feb 28, 2020 11:51 am EST

Defensive linemen and linebackers addressed the media on Thursday, and these were some of the notable quotes that followed.

By Anthony Treash and Ben Linsey Feb 27, 2020 1:55 pm EST

While the depth among edge defenders in the 2020 NFL Draft class behind Chase Young isn't as strong as other positions, there are still plenty of enticing options. Here are the best ones from both the draft and free agency.

By Ben Linsey Feb 27, 2020 8:59 am EST
Bio

Ben onboarded to PFF full-time in May 2019. He works as an NFL Analyst and as part of the team that produces prep work for NBC's Sunday Night Football. Ben also contributes articles to the content team. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh.