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All eyes were on the Cleveland Browns heading into 2019. After going 7-8-1 the season prior, the development of young stars like Baker Mayfield, with the addition of big-name players like Odell Beckham Jr. and Kareem Hunt, was supposed to be enough to carry the team to their first playoff appearance since 2002. Unfortunately, things […]

Former Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper took full advantage of becoming an unrestricted free agent for the first time as a NFL player this offseason. After spending the first four seasons of his professional tenure in Atlanta with the Falcons, Hooper notably landed a lucrative multi-year free agent contract with the Cleveland Browns. Encountering […]

Less than a few hours after reportedly losing veteran wide receiver Robby Anderson, who has agreed to a free agent contract with the Carolina Panthers, the New York Jets almost immediately found his replacement. According to a Tuesday evening report from Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, the Jets have come to terms with another free agent […]

The Cleveland Browns managed to make another splash in free agency with the signing of former Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper. It appears quarterback Baker Mayfield may have played a part in helping the team seal the deal. According to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, Hooper was impressed with what he saw from Mayfield […]

The Cleveland Browns made a concerted effort to address the offensive line, finalizing a deal with Jack Conklin in free agency. After signing with the Browns, Conklin is focused on helping Nick Chubb accomplish an impressive feat. “To be able to switch teams and have a guy who is just as good and be able […]

Former Cleveland Browns linebacker Christian Kirksey, unfortunately, encountered an injury-plagued season in 2019, one that ultimately led to his departure. After being released by the Browns, Kirksey managed to quickly sign on with the heralded Green Bay Packers en route to going from one franchise that only knows losing to one that knows quite a […]

Despite the fact that the rest of the world is currently in flux, the NFL has managed to trudge forward — at least for now. Although the start of the 2020 campaign might be quite far off as it stands today, the latest installment of NFL free agency remains in full swing with players changing […]

Cleveland Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam are doing what they can to help those in need because of the coronavirus. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the husband and wife are donating $1.5 million in COVID-19 relief funds throughout the state of Ohio. Browns’ owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam pledged $1.5 million to COVID-19 relief funds […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have been a somewhat active team in free agency thus far and their most notable signing was Joe Schobert. After signing with his new team, Schobert spoke about what he’ll bring to Jacksonville: “I’ll come in calm, and do my job,” he said via the team’s official site. “I’ll be accountable. You […]

The fullback is a dying breed in today’s NFL, but the Cleveland Browns are looking to keep things traditional. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Browns have acquired fullback Andy Janovich in a trade with the Denver Broncos. They will send a seventh-round draft pick to the Broncos in exchange. Janovich spent the first […]

The Cleveland Browns have been no strangers to making splashes in free agency. It appears they managed to address the defensive side of the ball this time around. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the Browns have signed former Minnesota Vikings safety Andrew Sendejo to a one-year, $2.25 million deal: Browns are signing S Andrew […]

The coronavirus halted the NBA and NHL seasons. It put an end to MLB spring training. But the NFL offseason has continued on. We are in uncharted territory as a country, but the NFL has managed to provide the most exciting free-agency period in its history. Tom Brady, the greatest quarterback of all-time, defected to […]

The Cleveland Browns are signing former Los Angeles Rams wide receiver and kick returner JoJo Natson to a one-year, $1 million deal, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The #Browns are signing WR and returner JoJo Natson to a 1-year, $1M deal, source said. He spent the last two years with the #Rams. — Ian […]

Did you know water is wet? It’s how we know there will always be rumors of the Cleveland Browns trading Odell Beckham Jr. to wherever for whatever. I mean, it’s just the law or something. Likely something, but semantics happen to be for corwards. In our latest round of rumors involving the Browns and our […]

At the NFL Combine, new Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry promised to be aggressive in player acquisition. As free agency began at noon on Monday, the Browns agreed to terms with former Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper on a four-year deal worth $44 million, making him the highest-paid TE in NFL history. Hooper […]

The Cleveland Browns will once again enter a season with some pretty high expectations after encountering quite the stretch of losing over the years. With another stacked roster — or so it seems — the Browns remain in position to compete both in the AFC North division and in the AFC as a whole. With […]

The Cleveland Browns are signing safety Karl Joseph to a one-year deal, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Joseph spent the first four years of his NFL career with the Oakland Raiders and is coming off of a 2019 campaign in which he was limited to nine games due to a season-ending foot injury. […]

After making waves throughout the 2019 NFL offseason, the Cleveland Browns may very well be on their way to doing the same thing in 2020. Per Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, the Browns are reportedly working on a trade for Minnesota Vikings star safety Anthony Harris. However, the asking price for Harris may be too […]

It appears as though the Las Vegas Raiders are placing more emphasis on rushing the passer next season. According to a Tuesday evening report from Jerry McDonald of Oakland Tribune and Bay Area Newspaper Group, the Raiders have come to terms with veteran defensive end Carl Nassib. However, the financial and logistical terms of the […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 53 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 53 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 53 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan discuss the slew of signings and trades […]

We have seen this movie before. You know, the one that features the Cleveland Browns making some big-time additions to their offense and everyone raving about all of the weapons they have? The first iteration didn’t go very well, as the Browns went just 6-10 in 2019 after bringing in names such as Odell Beckham […]

The Cleveland Brown made an important addition to their offense by adding Austin Hooper to their receiver corps. Analysts and fans who religiously follow Browns football know that this move is a boon for a team that is desperate to get things back on the right track this season. While fans are aware that Austin […]

According to a Monday evening report from Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, the Detroit Lions are on the verge of reuniting head coach Matt Patricia with one of his former players from the New England Patriots. Former Patriots and Cleveland Browns linebacker Jamie Collins is reportedly signing with the Lions with Detroit, immediately attempting to bolster […]

Former Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper signed a four-year, $44 million contract on Monday, March 16—the first day of the NFL’s free agency—but he could have been a member of the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers, along with the Washington Redskins, Green Bay Packers, and Chicago Bears, were one of the first teams to […]

The Cleveland Browns are unquestionably confident in Baker Mayfield at quarterback, but the team is adding a notable backup behind him. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Cleveland is signing Case Keenum to a three-year, $18 million deal. Browns reached agreement with former Redskins' QB Case Keenum on a three-year, $18 million deal that includes $10 […]

The Cleveland Browns have already verbally agreed to a contract with Austin Hooper and now, they’re making another notable move on offense. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Jack Conklin is signing a three-year, $42 million deal with Cleveland. Jack Conklin agreed to a 3-year deal with the Browns for $42M with $30M fully guarantee, per […]

Austin Hooper is reportedly set to sign with the Cleveland Browns, which would make him the highest-paid tight end in the NFL. According to Vaughn McClure of ESPN, Hooper’s new contract is worth $44 million over the course of four years. Along with that comes $23 million guaranteed. The Los Angeles Chargers’ Hunter Henry had […]

Cleveland Browns free agent safety Damarious Randall should be a pretty hot commodity once the league’s free agency comes full swing. Per Josina Anderson of EPSN, the 27-year-old free safety has already received interest from multiple teams. According to Anderson, of the teams that have shown interest in Randall, the Las Vegas Raiders, Seattle Seahawks […]

In a rather stunning turn of events, the Cleveland Browns have agreed to sign tight end Austin Hooper, via Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Browns cannot officially sign Hooper until Wednesday when NFL free agency actually begins. While financial terms of the contract have not yet been disclosed, Rapoport notes that this deal will […]

The Cleveland Browns have placed a second-round tender on running back Kareem Hunt, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. While this does not guarantee that Hunt will be back with the Browns in 2020, it makes his return likely. The Browns signed Hunt in February 2019 with the understanding that he would be facing a […]

The players have finally voted for the new collective bargaining agreement, and it was approved on Sunday morning. Soon after the CBA passed, NFLPA President JC Tretter of the Cleveland Browns released a statement discussing the new agreement: pic.twitter.com/NC1eVue22U — JC Tretter (@JCTretter) March 15, 2020 Earlier this week, Tretter was elected the new president of […]

The Coronavirus may put NFL free agency on hold, but it’s going to happen at some point. EDGEs and linebackers are always some of the highest-paid players in FA, and this year should be no different. Here are the ten best in this class. 10. Vic Beasley, Atlanta Falcons Beasley was the eighth overall pick […]

The Baltimore Ravens took the AFC North by storm in 2019, with Lamar Jackson putting together an MVP season in just his second year in the NFL. The other teams in the AFC North will use this offseason to try and prevent the Ravens from defending their division title next season. There are only a […]

The NFL may value running backs less than in the past, but having an elite RB certainly doesn’t hurt teams. This year’s free agent class contains plenty of solid starters, including 2 Pro Bowlers. Here are the ten best. 10. Jordan Howard, Philadelphia Eagles A fifth-round pick by the Chicago Bears in 2016, Howard had […]

The Cleveland Browns entered the 2019 campaign with the highest expectations despite failing to produce many wins over the last 10 years. Eric Kush, OL The Cleveland Browns have one of the league’s best downhill runners in running back Nick Chubb, who just nearly led the entire NFL in rushing this past season. Now gearing […]

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the NFLPA has a new President. As of Tuesday, Cleveland Browns offensive lineman, JC Tretter has filled that role, being voted in by the board of representatives. The @NFLPA announces that #Browns OL JC Tretter has been elected as its new president by the Board of Player Reps. […]

The Cleveland Browns have released linebacker Christian Kirksey, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Kirksey played in just two games this past season due to a chest injury. It marked the second straight year that he ended the season on the injured reserve list, as he was knocked out after just seven contests in 2018 […]

At a school with a rich history of fantastic quarterbacks, Baker Mayfield stands out. The 2017 Heisman trophy winner is undoubtedly one of, if not the best QB in Oklahoma Sooners history. As a result, a statue in the Cleveland Browns’ honor is set to be unveiled during the Sooner’s annual spring game on April 18. Coach […]

The Myles Garrett-Mason Rudolph situation sent shockwaves throughout the sports world back in Week 10 of the season. Well, after being suspended indefinitely by the league, Garrett was recently reinstated. Shortly after being reinstated, the Cleveland Browns star agreed to do an interview with ESPN. The only problem? The Browns apparently didn’t know of the […]