The NFL's 2013 season is here and meaning has finally been restored to our lives, sports fans. These 25 Twitter accounts will keep you informed and entertained from September through the Super Bowl.
From players, to media members, to new sites, to old favorites, read on for our recommendations, then add your own in the comments below.
Sports Illustrated just launched this microsite helmed by veteran NFL writer Peter King. Its first season should be both interesting and informative to track.
Our Jenny Vrentas says the concussion settlement resets the head trauma debate: The focus shifts to culture change http://t.co/A4Z39yUw6o
— The MMQB (@theMMQB) August 30, 2013
While you're at it, King himself is always a worthy follow as well.
Our @SI_JimTrotter with a smart take on why the Raiders should start Terrelle Pryor: http://t.co/rG83u7JTTT
— Peter King (@SI_PeterKing) August 30, 2013
Brinson covers the NFL for CBS Sports. He posts a lot of news, has a good sense of humor and shares cool links from the NFL and beyond.
Just gonna pretend this is Tom Brady's reaction to finding out Tim Tebow hasn't been cut yet: http://t.co/ApDuv1jUqA
— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) August 30, 2013
Sherman is a Seattle Seahawks cornerback and one of the league's brashest personalities. Trolling Tom Brady and an awesome Transformers metaphor are among his better Twitter highlights to date.
Feel great after watching the tape.... Crazy how critical I can be on myself.... Film never lies.... 2 plays aside... Great technical game
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) August 24, 2013
A dogged reporter for ESPN, Schefter's a consistent news-breaker and a must-follow for any serious fan.
Over next two days, 704 men in the NFL will be pink-slipped. Some will return to practice squad. But for many, time to move on.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 30, 2013
If you like both tackle football and weird Internet humor, this one's for you.
Pre-Season NFL Power Rankings pic.twitter.com/ET3Zifoxf4
— NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) August 30, 2013
Jay Glazer is another big football news-breaker and will play a key role if fledgling sports network Fox Sports 1 can challenge ESPN for NFL fans' hearts.
Steelers believe Le'Veon Bell has Lis Franc injury they r hoping will not require surgery but won't be sure until he gets it double checked
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) August 21, 2013
Twin brothers Jason and Devin McCourty play for the Titans and Patriots, respectively. This is their mother, and she is awesome.
Words cannot describe how proud it makes me when I see kids wearing my sons' jerseys. :) http://t.co/H0CcGJkzaz
— McCourty Twins' Mom (@MamaMcCourty) August 28, 2013
Smart Football covers both the NFL and college ranks, providing advanced analysis of plays, schemes and formations. If you love the finer points of football strategy, you'll enjoy this account.
New post: Vanderbilt’s complete offensive line shift (including the center) to unbalanced - http://t.co/pMoPC0F9tY
— Smart Football (@smartfootball) August 30, 2013
Fainaru-Wada and brother Steve Fainaru are co-authors of an upcoming book that takes a long, hard look at the NFL's concussion crisis. He'll be a good follow for a still-emerging yet incredibly important story.
Press release offers details of NFL concussion settlement, plus Q and A with mediator who got the case settled: http://t.co/Kmd6AJqTBq
— Mark Fainaru-Wada (@markfwespn) August 30, 2013
ESPN's Berry is a fantasy football guru. You'll want to follow him if you're serious about winning your league this year.
Don't drop yet RT @RVacchianoNYDN: Andre Brown said "It's not that bad of a break. Just a tiny crack...Not that serious...No surgery." # NYG
— Matthew Berry (@MatthewBerryTMR) August 30, 2013
Mortensen is another star ESPN reporter and one of the biggest names in the NFL media game.
Top 10 power rankings: 1. 49ers, 2. Seahawks, 3, Bengals, 4, Falcons, 5. Texans, 6. Ravens, 7, Packers, 8. Broncos, 9. Patriots, 10. Cowboys
— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) September 2, 2013
Hekker punts for the St. Louis Rams. He's a cool, funny, down-to-earth guy and even has the Dude Perfect video to prove it.
Will someone please get Miley back in her cage.
— Johnny Hekker (@JHekker) August 26, 2013
Pereira is the NFL's former head of officiating. He's an interesting follow for real-time and after-the-fact expert analysis of controversial calls.
How about the punt hitting the scoreboard in Dallas. Only second time it has happended and both times in pre-season By rule it's a do-over.
— Mike Pereira (@MikePereira) August 25, 2013
McCarthy, who runs the NFL's PR arm, is an excellent source for news straight from the league office.
1,086,627 kids played high school football in '12, the largest participatory sport. 1,696 make NFL rosters
— Brian McCarthy (@NFLprguy) August 23, 2013
If you're an NFL junkie, you probably watch a lot of NFL Network. Figure out how and when to get your football fix with this account.
The BEST plays from the 2013 preseason.
WATCH: http://t.co/7JN8bUhsRR
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) August 30, 2013
This parody profile is actually funny, constantly cracking wise about NFL teams, players and fans.
"If I don't tackle anybody, maybe the Jets won't draft me.." - Jadaveon Clowney
— Faux John Madden (@FauxJohnMadden) August 30, 2013
Rovell is a Twitter machine, posting a steady stream of facts and figures that shed light on the business of sports, the NFL most certainly included.
Geno likely Jets QB starter over Sanchez per @Edwerderespn. Smith's game paycheck is $23,824. Sanchez makes $485,294 a game.
— darren rovell (@darrenrovell) August 30, 2013
Not your typical Bleacher Report writer, Riddle is a former Cal star and played several years in the NFL but his analysis is still relatable for the common fan.
When a running back goes into the endzone untouched he shouldn't praise himself, he should give props to the hogs upfront.
— Ryan Riddle (@Ryan_Riddle) August 23, 2013
This feed aggregates NFL content from the Associated Press, making it a one-stop shop for all your fan needs.
5 things to know about the 49ers, Chargers after their game http://t.co/vLZQvGHuxe #nfl
— AP NFL (@AP_NFL) August 30, 2013
A Redditor and Internet dork, Kluwe is funny and has a lot to say about social issues as well as funny NFL insights. He was recently cut by the Raiders, but here's hoping someone else picks him up pronto.
Sigh. Forgot my sandals at the facility. Dress shoes and shorts it is. #classingthisplaceupanotch, #swaggingtheswagsoswaggy
— Chris Kluwe (@ChrisWarcraft) August 28, 2013
Clayton is a workhorse NFL reporter for ESPN, but he'll always have a special place in our hearts for poking fun at himself in probably the funniest SportsCenter ad of all time.
No surprise in the retirement of Aaron Curry at an early age. You have to think knee problems might have led to his fast exit.
— John Clayton (@ClaytonESPN) August 28, 2013
Silver is an NFL media mainstay with the reporting and writing chops to match his big personality.
By season's end, I believe Chip Kelly will be very happy he rode with @MikeVick
— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) August 20, 2013
Tucker's a former NFL player who now analyzes the game on NBC Sports Network, SiriusXM and other outlets.
If you need to hide identity of starting QB to try to get negligible advantage in opener your team stinks. Congrats!
— Ross Tucker (@RossTuckerNFL) August 30, 2013
Tate plays for the Houston Texans and is among the most active and engaging NFL players on Twitter. This guy gets it.
No how abt real life RT @Hernandezz75: @BenTateRB ready to see what your looking like in fantasy this year
— Ben Tate (@BenTateRB) August 31, 2013
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