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Sam Monson

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Aaron Donald Retires: One of the greatest of all time calls it a career at age 32

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Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald, one of the greatest players ever to do it, has retired from the NFL and set the clock running on the five years until he walks into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

by Sam Monson Mar 15, 2024 1:39 pm EDT

2024 NFL Free Agency: Bears get great value and a high-level receiver in trade for Keenan Allen

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The Chicago Bears acquired star wide receiver Keenan Allen from the Los Angeles Chargers for just a fourth-round pick.

by Sam Monson Mar 15, 2024 9:50 am EDT Chicago Bears

Derrick Henry's new and improved situation with the Ravens has him set for a big year

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The Baltimore Ravens reportedly agreed to a two-year $16 million deal with Derrick Henry in free agency.

by Sam Monson Mar 13, 2024 10:08 am EDT Baltimore Ravens

2024 NFL Free Agency: Kirk Cousins signing with the Atlanta Falcons is a perfect fit

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Sam Monson breaks down Kirk Cousins' decision to sign with the Atlanta Falcons in free agency.

by Sam Monson Mar 12, 2024 11:41 am EDT

2024 NFL Free Agency: Making sense of Russell Wilson signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers

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Sam Monson does his best to make sense of Russell Wilson signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

by Sam Monson Mar 11, 2024 12:05 pm EDT

PFF 101: The top 101 players from the 2023 NFL season

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The 2023 NFL season featured star players across all positions. Here were PFF's 101 best players from the past year.

by Sam Monson Mar 8, 2024 6:00 am EST

Best running backs available in the 2024 NFL Draft and free agency

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Saquon Barkley is the best free-agent running back available this offseason, while Texas' Jonathon Brooks is the top 2024 NFL Draft prospect.

by Sam Monson Mar 7, 2024 7:54 am EST

Best wide receivers available in the 2024 NFL Draft and free agency

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Marquise Brown is the best free-agent wide receiver available this offseason, while Marvin Harrison Jr. is the top 2024 NFL Draft prospect.

by Sam Monson Mar 6, 2024 5:45 am EST

Best quarterbacks available in the 2024 NFL Draft and free agency

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Kirk Cousins is the best free-agent quarterback available this offseason, while Justin Fields is the top option for teams that might want to explore a trade.

by Sam Monson Mar 5, 2024 6:15 am EST

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce retires: Looking back on his NFL career

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A Hall-of-Fame center career comes to an end, with the Eagles' Jason Kelce retiring after 13 seasons in the NFL.

by Sam Monson Mar 4, 2024 1:00 pm EST Philadelphia Eagles

How the Washington Commanders can shake up the 2024 NFL offseason

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Targeting a familiar face in the veteran quarterback free-agent market could allow the Washington Commanders to go down a more rewarding path in the 2024 NFL Draft.

by Sam Monson Feb 19, 2024 5:15 am EST

The Kansas City Chiefs can make the San Francisco 49ers' offensive line a glaring weakness

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Can the Chiefs' defensive line, under coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, continue to scheme up pressure against a shaky 49ers' offensive line?

by Sam Monson Feb 6, 2024 6:30 am EST Kansas City Chiefs San Francisco 49ers

2024 NFL Draft: Why Florida State's Keon Coleman will be one of the most polarizing WR prospects

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Florida State wide receiver Keon Coleman's middling college production but promising type create a polarizing prospect profile.

by Sam Monson Feb 1, 2024 5:15 am EST

The inevitability of Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce turning it on in the playoffs

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A Kansas City Chiefs offense that struggled at times during the regular season is turning it on in the playoffs, as is often the case.

by Sam Monson Jan 30, 2024 8:15 am EST Kansas City Chiefs

The Chiefs' matchup with the Ravens is the real test of whether their offense is 'fixed'

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The Kansas City Chiefs ran into two injury-depleted teams on their way to the AFC championship game. The Baltimore Ravens present a different challenge.

by Sam Monson Jan 25, 2024 8:46 am EST Kansas City Chiefs

The Buffalo Bills' Super Bowl window isn't closed. But it isn't getting any bigger, either.

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Much has been made of the Buffalo Bills' salary cap situation as quarterback Josh Allen's contract kicks into high gear.

by Sam Monson Jan 23, 2024 8:25 am EST Buffalo Bills

The Dallas Cowboys' playoff misery: Dak Prescott, Jerry Jones and a team still not able to get over the hump

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Since 2021, the Dallas Cowboys rank second in the NFL in wins (36) but are 1-3 in the postseason, including this latest debacle.

by Sam Monson Jan 15, 2024 1:49 pm EST Dallas Cowboys

The Philadelphia Eagles are stumbling into the postseason with questions on both sides of the ball

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The Philadelphia Eagles are losers of five of their past six games, sending the team on the road in its first playoff game after an NFC East title looked all but inevitable.

by Sam Monson Jan 11, 2024 5:15 am EST Philadelphia Eagles

2023 PFF Awards: Lamar Jackson wins MVP, Myles Garrett claims three honors

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We unveil the 2023 PFF Awards, from Lamar Jackson's MVP season to Myles Garrett's dominant campaign, along with breakout and comeback players of the year and more.

by Sam Monson Jan 10, 2024 8:44 am EST

NFL Week 18 Game Recap: Seattle Seahawks 21, Arizona Cardinals 20

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Despite a late drive by the Arizona Cardinals, a missed field goal preserved a 21-20 victory for the Seattle Seahawks.

by Sam Monson Jan 7, 2024 7:51 pm EST Arizona Cardinals Seattle Seahawks
Bio

Sam joined PFF as one of the core members in the early days. He now co-hosts the PFF NFL Podcast, the PFF NFL Daily and covers all things NFL.

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