Social distancing laws are slowly being repealed throughout the United States, despite the number of cases going up in states that decided to reboot early. Regardless, many are starting to hang out with their friends again in order to reclaim the summer that was almost stolen from them. If you like to play basketball with your friends, the lockdown has certainly been a huge burden but now, it seems like you will be getting your wish very soon.

As for some of football and hip-hop’s biggest stars, the lockdown is officially over in their eyes. Yesterday on Instagram, Cam Newton posted numerous photos and videos of himself engaging in a friendly game of 3-on-3 basketball with the likes of running back Todd Gurley and Migos member Quavo. Based on the post below, it was quite the competitive match-up although we have no idea who actually won.

Newton has had himself a very interesting offseason as he was released by the Carolina Panthers. As it stands, Newton is a free agent and is hoping to find a new team. However, it doesn’t appear as though Newton is in much of a rush considering everything happening with the Coronavirus right now.

Over the coming months, we’re sure Newton will be finding himself a brand new NFL home.

Todd Gurley was one of the best running backs in the entire NFL just a couple of years ago. Unfortunately, knee problems have kept his production at a minimum and yesterday, the Los Angeles Rams decided to release him after attempting a trade. This put Gurley on the free-agent market and needless to say, numerous teams were interested in his services. 

Today, it was announced that Gurley would be signing with the Atlanta Falcons which means he is on his way home. The running back is 25 years old and is getting a 1-year deal for an unspecified amount. This is huge news for Falcons fans who haven't had a lot to cheer about over the past few years (28-3). The Falcons announced the deal with a funny meme that references all of the fans who were demanding for Gurley to get signed.

A couple of years ago, Todd Gurley was considered to be one of the best running backs in the entire league and he was starting to get paid like it. In 2018, he signed a $60 million deal with the team and that same season, he helped lead the Rams to the Super Bowl. During that same postseason, he suffered an injury to his knee which severely affected his production. This past season, Gurley was a shell of his former self and it was becoming clear that his injury woes were hurting the Rams.

Today, we reported that the Rams were exploring a trade for Gurley. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Rams were unable to find a deal and decided to release Gurley, thus making him a free agent. The Rams made this move today because it means they don't have to pay him the $10.5 million he was owed.

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley could be the next big NFL name on the move, as Pro Football Talk reports that the Rams are currently in discussions regarding a trade for the two-time All-Pro talent. In fact, ESPN's Jeff Darlington (H/T Evan Silva) mentioned on Wednesday that Gurley is "likelier than not to be traded" in the near future.

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Gurley, who was selected 10th overall by the Rams out of Georgia in the 2015 NFL Draft, signed a massive four-year, $60 million contract extension prior to the 2018 season and responded by racking up over 1,800 yards from scrimmage with 21 total touchdowns (17 on the ground). However, he suffered a knee injury towards the tail end of that campaign and has been splitting carries ever since. Last season, TGIII rushed for just 857 yards, although he did find the endzone a total of 14 times.

It's unclear which teams are in talks with the Rams on a potential Gurley trade, but if they get in contact with the Houston Texans they might be able to land Deshaun Watson, JJ Watt and multiple first round picks. If the Rams can't find a realistic trade partner, NFL Network's Michael Silver reports that the 25-year old running back could be cut.

"[Gurley] has a big contract, the Rams have paid some other guys, and they want to move forward without him," Silver said on Wednesday. "They may cut [Gurley] if they can't find a trading partner when all is said and done."