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The Atlanta Falcons made a play for Deshaun Watson, but they ultimately fell short as the Cleveland Browns won those sweepstakes. In the aftermath of the Watson chase, the Falcons traded longtime franchise quarterback Matt Ryan and signed Marcus Mariota to replace him. However, that doesn’t mean Atlanta is done adding to its quarterback room […]

Marcus Mariota is getting another shot as a starter in the NFL. The former Tennessee Titans starting quarterback is hoping to fully capitalize on his chance with a new team, the Atlanta Falcons, who inked him to a two-year deal worth $18.75 million. In Atlanta, Mariota is reuniting with former Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, […]

Za’Darius Smith joined the Minnesota Vikings in free agency, leaving the division rival Green Bay Packers in the dust after losing a key piece of their defense. But the star defensive end also left the Baltimore Ravens whiffing, too, as he reneged on their four-year, $35 million deal just a day after agreeing to it. […]

The Tennessee Titans agreed to a trade with the Los Angeles Rams last week to acquire wide receiver Robert Woods. However, that trade hasn’t yet been finalized because of salary cap issues, so the Titans are working on making Woods fit under the cap. To do that, ESPN’s Field Yates says Tennessee has converted nearly […]

Colin Kaepernick workout videos have been going viral on social media of late as he tries to convince an NFL team to take a chance on him despite not playing since the 2016 season. Football trainer David Robinson was involved with a Kaepernick workout in Dallas earlier this month, and he’s claiming at least five […]

Matt Ryan’s 14-career with the Atlanta Falcons has come to an end. He was traded to the Indianapolis Colts, who should help him compete for the playoffs again. Ryan’s career in Atlanta was illustrious. He became the very best quarterback, and one of the best overall players, in the franchise’s history. The four-time Pro Bowler […]

After the Seattle Seahawks signaled a rebuild by trading star quarterback Russell Wilson, one of the biggest questions asked about the team is the future of wide receiver DK Metcalf. With the team clearly not planning to compete any time soon, concerns about the wideout potentially leaving surfaced. However, head coach Pete Carroll remains committed […]

You can stop pinching yourself now. Russell Wilson is really with the Denver Broncos. It might still feel surreal to some of the fans, especially after years of hoping to land an elite quarterback. But yeah, Wilson is in Mile High City. This early, Wilson is already trying to acclimatize himself with the Broncos. On […]

The Green Bay Packers have been all over the news this offseason with significant moves. Heading into the offseason, the big question was whether Aaron Rodgers would return to Green Bay. Rodgers decided to re-sign, which led to star wide receiver Davante Adams being franchise-tagged. Packers fans celebrated for a few days before the news […]

It’s only just starting to sink in for most fans—Davante Adams is a member of the Las Vegas Raiders. For insight on the Raiders’ blockbuster trade for Davante Adams, listen below: The All-Pro wide receiver becomes the highest profile player on a roster that suddenly has increased aspirations coming into the 2022 NFL season. That […]

Davante Adams is excited to join a Las Vegas Raiders crew that boasts plenty of weapons. With Derek Carr under center and the likes of running back Josh Jacobs, tight end Darren Waller and wideout Hunter Renfrow ready to score, Adams see a “pick-your-poison” kind of offense with the team. Despite his arrival, though, Adams […]

The Miami Dolphins made a huge signing on Tuesday by agreeing to terms with OT Terron Armstead on a 5-year, $75 million dollar deal, per Adam Schefter. Offensive lineman signings tend to go under the radar but this is a potential franchise-changing transaction for Miami. It will allow quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to be protected for […]

The Las Vegas Raiders stunned the NFL when they traded for Green Bay Packers superstar wide receiver Davante Adams. There are likely some Raiders fans who are still struggling to come to terms with the blockbuster deal the franchise pulled off, and we can’t say we blame them. Well, for those fans who needed just […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were already doing the difficult task of planning their next possible steps after Tom Brady retired last February. Fortunately, the NFL icon had a change of heart and decided to return, so one can only imagine the delight of GM Jason Licht and the rest of the team. Licht admitted they […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have completely overhauled the wide receiver position this offseason, landing superstar Davante Adams via trade with the Green Bay Packers. They struck again on Tuesday, signing free-agent wideout DeMarcus Robinson and stealing him away from the grasps of Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. For insight on the Raiders’ blockbuster […]

Deshaun Watson, Matt Ryan, and Davante Adams trades reshape the AFC landscape Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 219 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 219 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 219 – […]

It has been a crazy NFL offseason so far, with what feels like more movement in the trade market than normal. Teams have been quite active on the front of moving key pieces, and free agency has been more of the same, helping set some teams apart while others fall even further into a rebuild. […]

The Green Bay Packers saw former EDGE rusher Za’Darius Smith join their NFC North rival Minnesota Vikings in free agency on Tuesday, in a move fans won’t be all too happy about. The Packers were quick to respond to the Vikings’ addition of Smith, however, fortifying their own defensive line with a free-agency pickup on […]

When the Cleveland Browns acquired Deshaun Watson from the Texans last week, it signaled the end of Baker Mayfield’s time in Cleveland. The quarterback was once considered the future of the franchise and impressed in 2020, but injuries and underperformance told the story of his 2021 campaign and played a big role in the Browns […]

The Los Angeles Chargers and the Las Vegas Raiders have made big moves this offseason. Now, a big rivalry is brewing in the AFC West because of new roster acquisitions. J.C. Jackson expects a lot out of his new team in Los Angeles. According to Chargers reporter Gilbert Manzano, Jackson is ready to take on […]

Baker Mayfield’s future has still yet to become clear. After the Browns acquired Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans, the obvious next step was finding a landing spot for Mayfield. That’s not proving to be all that simple, however, as the potential destinations for Mayfield seem to quickly be drying up. The latest rumblings from […]

The Atlanta Falcons and Matt Ryan parted ways on Monday after 14 seasons, with the veteran QB getting dealt to the Indianapolis Colts. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Ryan broke his silence on his departure from the Falcons, describing himself as having a “whirlwind of a week” leading up to the big trade. Via […]

The NFL Draft is just over a month away, and as it stands the top quarterback in the class is tabbed as Liberty standout Malik Willis. He managed to further improve his draft stock on Tuesday after turning in an impressive Pro Day, catching the eye of scouts across the league. Willis put on a […]

The Seattle Seahawks granted Russell Wilson his wish and traded him to the Denver Broncos this offseason. Head coach Pete Carroll was sad to see his longtime field general depart, and was selfishly hoping the nine-time Pro Bowl would have a change of heart. Carroll, during an appearance on Seattle Sports 710 Radio, revealed that […]

Free-agent linebacker Za’Darius Smith was previously in agreement with the Baltimore Ravens on a four-year deal with $35 million, but he changed his mind and decided to back out because of a stall in negotiations. Now, Smith has signed elsewhere, with the Minnesota Vikings bringing in the All-Pro defender for three years and $42 million. […]

The Indianapolis Colts made a big splash on Monday, acquiring Matt Ryan in a trade with the Atlanta Falcons. The move will see Ryan take over as the starting QB in Indy, and prompted an excited reaction from one free-agent wide receiver. Odell Beckham Jr. has high expectations for Ryan in Indianapolis and took to […]

The Kansas City Chiefs were so close to the big game this past season, but they couldn’t come up with the AFC Championship Game win against the Cincinnati Bengals. Now, the team is working towards strengthening its roster to reclaim the Super Bowl title. Most recently, the Chiefs signed free agent Corey Coleman, a former […]

2022 NFL Free Agency has been fairly quiet for the Tennessee Titans, who have made the playoffs in four of the last five seasons, but just because the Titans haven’t signed many players from other teams doesn’t mean general manager Jon Robinson hasn’t been active at all. After re-signing edge rusher Harold Landry, the Titans […]

The New England Patriots have one of the most efficient and successful recruitment teams in the NFL. This offseason, the team has been focusing on receivers and linemen. Recently, Matthew Judon unofficially joined the Patriots’ offseason recruitment process. Tuesday afternoon, the linebacker tweeted Odell Beckham Jr., a free agent from the Los Angeles Rams. Judon […]

The Los Angeles Rams made a big splash by signing Allen Robinson in free agency, but they then turned around and traded fellow wide receiver Robert Woods to the Tennessee Titans. Wood is currently rehabbing a torn ACL, just like Odell Beckham Jr., who’s a candidate to return to the franchise. While the Woods trade […]

With news breaking on Monday that the Atlanta Falcons would be sending their best quarterback in franchise history, Matt Ryan, to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for a 3rd round pick, the former 3rd overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft’s long and storied tenure in the Peach State came to a close. While in […]

The San Francisco 49ers previously saw a disappointing finish in their postseason campaign in 2021 after losing to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game. They were then expected to start the offseason with a flurry of moves in order to build on what they’ve accomplished last season. However, the Niners’ front office […]

It’s that point in the offseason where teams are solidifying their quarterbacks, and the Minnesota Vikings are doing just that. After the Vikings’ huge deal with Kirk Cousins, the team re-signed quarterback Sean Mannion to be his backup for another year. NFL reporter Tom Pelissero tweeted the news Tuesday morning. The #Vikings are re-signing backup […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to start a new chapter after longtime quarterback Ben Roethlisberger officially retired at the end of the 2021 season. In a bid to remain competitive, the team recently beefed up its roster by adding reinforcements on both sides of the ball, including Mitch Trubisky, James Daniels, and Myles Jack, just […]

The Indianapolis Colts quickly replaced Carson Wentz on Monday by trading for Atlanta Falcons veteran quarterback Matt Ryan, despite being linked to Baker Mayfield. The team has now made a major contract move to make sure Ryan does stick around for the entire two years of his deal. Via Ian Rapoport: As part of the […]

The New Orleans Saints retained quarterback Jameis Winston on Monday, signing him to a two-year deal worth $28 million after missing out on their pursuit of Deshaun Watson. Of course, Winston is coming off an injury-riddled campaign where he tore his ACL in October, playing in just seven games. However, it appears the Saints signal-caller […]

It initially seemed as if Leonard Fournette would be leaving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in free agency. However, the return of Tom Brady changed everything, and now Fournette is back with the Buccaneers on a three-year deal worth $21 million and a max value of $24 million, according to Jordan Schultz and other media reports. […]

Rob Gronkowski asked what everyone else wanted to know after seeing Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady work out with his former New England Patriots teammate Julian Edelman. On Monday, Brady posted an edited video of him throwing passes to Edelman during a recent workout. The retired wide receiver, for his part, retweeted the video […]

The Indianapolis Colts have found their quarterback in Matt Ryan. Ryan previously spent his entire career with the Atlanta Falcons, but now, he will get a new opportunity with the Colts. The team has been in search of a signal-caller this offseason after trading Carson Wentz to the Washington Commanders. The Colts only had to […]