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Adam Gretz

Adam Gretz is a freelance writer based in Pittsburgh. He covers the NHL, NFL, MLB and NBA. Baseball is his favorite sport -- he is nearly halfway through his goal of seeing a game in every MLB ballpark. Catch him on Twitter @AGretz

Uncovering each NFL team's 'hidden flaw'

The NFL season will officially kick off before long. This week, Yardbarker's NFL writers got together to uncover the "hidden flaw" each team is still looking to address before Week 1. 

Steelers star suddenly ends hold-in — for now

There are still a lot of unanswered questions surrounding this situaiton.

Colts' QB decision makes no sense, sets stage for wasted season

What are the Colts hoping to accomplish here?

NFL preseason Week 2 standout performers: Eagles find another defensive gem 

Now that the second week of the NFL's preseason is officially in the books, let's take a look at some standout performances from this week's action.

Browns HC gives timeline on starting QB decision

The Browns' quarterback depth chart is one of the most chaotic in the NFL because they have five quarterbacks in camp (six if you include the injured Deshaun Watson).

Trey Hendrickson situation keeps getting uglier for Bengals

The entire situation and saga has to be frustrating, and maybe even infuriating, for Bengals fans and probably even a lot of Cincinnati players.

Progress of young WR could be huge development for Steelers offense

While they could still potentially be in the market for another veteran addition, the emergence of second-year player Roman Wilson this preseason has been one of the biggest early-season developments for the Steelers offense.

Rams offer ominous update on QB Matthew Stafford

The Matthew Stafford situation is getting concerning for the Los Angeles Rams, and it is only getting worse following a cryptic report from the front office on Saturday. 

Dolphins' Quinn Ewers bounces back from dreadful debut

Quinn Ewers got an opportunity on Saturday and took advantage of it against the Detroit Lions.

Browns' Dillon Gabriel made one big mistake in promising preseason debut

On Saturday, rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel had his first opportunity to shine against the Eagles.

Why reported College Football Playoff proposal is a terrible idea

No matter what anybody tries to do with it, nobody is ever happy with the College Football Playoff. The Big Ten Conference seems determined to make sure that continues to be the case.

Seahawks offense has flawless drive in Sam Darnold's preseason debut

The Seattle Seahawks got their first chance to look at their offense with new quarterback Sam Darnold on Friday night in their preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs. It could not have possibly looked better.

Brewers' winning streak continues thanks to huge comeback

The Milwaukee Brewers just keep on winning. They extended their winning streak to 13 consecutive games on Friday night with a 10-8 win over the Cincinnati Reds.

Mets' major trade-deadline addition is off to brutal start

He had another meltdown for the second game in a row.

Titans' Cam Ward shows why he can be franchise-changer as long he gets help

While Ward did have some rocky moments, he also showed why the Titans took him with the top pick in the draft.

Mets' playoff chances in jeopardy after latest tough loss

It is a stunning reversal from where things were just a little more than two weeks ago.

Pirates' longtime failure can be explained by their new prospect's shocking revelation

It's not just a lack of spending or money that keeps the Pirates at the bottom of the MLB standings every year. It's also the fact that they are poorly run.

Three NFL teams facing Super Bowl-or-bust expectations in 2025

Let's take a closer look at three teams that stand out as having that championship-or-bust mentality. 

NFL backup quarterback ratings 2025: Assessing all 32 teams

A major injury suffered by a starting quarterback can ruin a season if an NFL team doesn't have a solid backup plan.

King of New York: Pete Alonso breaks major Mets all-time record 

Pete Alonso continues to build his resume as a Mets legend.

Packers' injury issues go well beyond just QB Jordan Love

The big injury news for the Green Bay Packers on Tuesday involved starting quarterback Jordan Love. That is not their only concern.

Vikings WR gets brutal injury news for second straight season

A Minnesota Vikings wide receiver's season is already over.

Eagles get big injury scare at practice regarding key starter

He was reportedly unable to put any weight on his leg. 

Standout performances from Week 1 of NFL preseason: Rookie, backup QBs shine

The first week of the 2025 NFL preseason is officially in the books. Even though the games and results do not matter, there is still reason to pay attention to standout performances from around the league.

Mets' slide continues with arguably their worst loss of the season

The New York Mets are trending in the wrong direction, and their slide continued on Sunday with what might have been their worst loss of the season.