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According to a Tuesday evening report from Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, the NFL and NFLPA seem to be making progress on the size of rosters heading into training camp. Rapoport has learned that roster sizes are “expected to be 80 players to start camp” this time around. Typically, the 32 NFL teams are allowed to […]

With training camp set to begin in the coming weeks, the NFL and NFLPA have suddenly made plenty of headway on several hot-button issues during negotiations. Among them has been their decision on the fate of the rest of the preseason. Although the NFL had initially cut the number of preseason games down to two, […]

The Chicago Bears signed rookie Cole Kmet, a tight end out of Notre Dame selected by the NFC North franchise in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft (43rd overall), per The Athletic’s Kevin Fishbain. I’m told Bears TE Cole Kmet has signed his rookie contract. — Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) July 21, 2020 Kmet, […]

The Cleveland Browns managed to revamp their offense once again with the addition of tight end Austin Hooper in free agency. Unfortunately, it has since been followed up with rumors of tight end David Njoku’s request for a trade ahead of the 2020 NFL season. There has been some speculation regarding Njoku’s immediate future in […]

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach earned a new title, but it has nothing to do with the Super Bowl champion’s front-office responsibilities. “Brett Veach Way” was added to a two-block part of North Birch Street in hometown Mount Carmel Township, Pennsylvania. Per in Adam Teicher in ESPN on the Chiefs GM: “People say […]

Electronic Arts’ Madden NFL series has become a big part of football culture over the years, a part players and fans take very seriously. NFL Players, past and present, play this game faithfully and expect it to adhere to the EA sports slogan, ‘It’s in the game.’ When the game doesn’t meet players’ expectations, they […]

While players have expressed their concern over the lack of safety guidelines the NFL has put forth ahead of training camp, many shot down the prospect of having to play with a mouth shield. Regardless, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has put the onus on himself to take precautions. Russell Wilson admitted during an appearance […]

Although teams around the NFL are bracing for the financial repercussions playing the 2020 NFL season through the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Green Bay Packers are prepared to weather the storm. The Packers were among the teams that have announced retractions on fan attendance. Fortunately, they managed to rake in some serious revenue during that […]

The Los Angeles Rams were set to proceed with the final steps of their relocation by kicking off the 2020 NFL season at the newly-constructed SoFi Stadium. Unfortunately, it appears fans will have to wait to experience it firsthand due to the restrictions placed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Teams around the league […]

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. did not have the year he was expecting with good friend and fellow wideout Jarvis Landry in Ohio last season. Both did go over a thousand yards receiving but their individual performances didn’t generate team success. OBJ fell short. Still, the unsuccessful 2019 campaign barely took the shine […]

The Carolina Panthers have an odd franchise trajectory. They entered the NFL in 1995, instantly climbed into the upper echelon ranks by winning 12 games and making it all the way to the NFC Championship Game as soon as their second season and then stunk for six years before making it to their first Super […]

The Buffalo Bills are fully back. They earned a wild card spot in 2019 with a 10-6 record. In 2020, they will look to take the next step and win the AFC East Division now that Tom Brady is in the NFC with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Josh Allen took a step forward last season […]

The New York Jets have had some absolute legends walk through their doors. That includes Joe Namath, one of the most famous quarterbacks of all-time. They also had a superstar running back in Curtis Martin and wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson. That’s just the tip of the iceberg though. We could go on for days about […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars don’t have a very extensive history, as they entered the NFL in 1995 and have yet to make a Super Bowl appearance. However, that does not mean they haven’t had some terrific players walk through their doors. Sure, the Jaguars have made just one playoff appearance since 2008, and for much of […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 86 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 86 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 86 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan pick their top 10 NFL defensive players […]

The NFL Players Association and the league have been part of a continuous dialogue these past weeks regarding daily COVID-19 testing, preseason games, and safety protocols for the season and though there have been breakthroughs in those talks, it seems as though the two parties have also been discussing a different issue as well. According […]

Even when the team hasn’t found much success, the Miami Dolphins are always in the news because of the market they play in. Still, the team has rostered some players that most fans don’t typically associate with the franchise. Here are five players you may have forgotten played for the Dolphins. 5. Daunte Culpepper, 2006 […]

Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth and his wife Melissa had a first-hand experience battling against the coronavirus. The Athletic’s Jourdan Rodrigue shared in a series of tweets the situation surrounding the entire family contracting the virus from around mid-June to the end of the month. The Whitworths went through the experience in mid-to-end […]

Every year, HBO comes out with a new season of Hard Knocks, a television show about the training camp of an NFL team. This year, they are double-dipping. The Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers will be featured on the show. It worked out perfectly for 2020 too. With everything crazy going on, training camp […]

Jon Gruden’s first two seasons back with the Las Vegas Raiders franchise haven’t exactly gone to plan. After a disastrous 2018, Gruden’s team did improve last year ending at seven wins and nine losses. Led by some rebounding veterans, a relatively unknown tight end, and an outstanding rookie running back, the Raiders did look much […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers went just 8-8 and missed the playoffs in 2019, but the effort they put forth given their circumstances was admirable. Ben Roethlisberger was sidelined for the season as soon as Week 3, leaving the Steelers to bounce back and forth between Mason Rudolph and Devlin Hodges for the remainder of the year. […]

It’s the dawn of a new era for the New England Patriots. Tom Brady is no longer under center for the Patriots, marking the first time since the beginning of 2001 that New England will begin a season without Brady as its starting quarterback. And of course, Brady finished out that year as the starter […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are looming to add another explosive target in their offensive arsenal. The team selected former Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Henry Ruggs III with the 12th overall pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. The said pick was a surprise to many and shattered many mock drafts as […]

The Los Angeles Rams are looking to take a page out of the San Francisco 49ers playbook for the upcoming season. Rams head coach Sean McVay worked under 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan when they were both on Washington’s coaching staff. McVay realized that an offense that the 49ers are running can benefit his team […]

The Minnesota Vikings have outlined dates for training camp; This despite multiple Vikings players, including quarterback Kirk Cousins and linebackers Anthony Barr and Eric Kendricks, expressing concern over player safety guidelines. Per the team, Vikings’ rookies and quarterbacks should report on Thursday. The rest of the roster, meanwhile,  is expected to report on July 28. […]

The Arizona Cardinals have now secured a vital piece of their future for the years to come. The team has selected former Clemson Tiger linebacker Isaiah Simmons with the eighth overall pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. The two sides have recently agreed to come to terms for the team to […]

The Washington football franchise wants nothing more than to move on from all the reported transgressions. Less than a week after a report of widespread sexual harassment allegations in the organization triggered an abrupt departure, Washington has hired a new lead voice for its radio broadcast. The team decided to go with Julie Donaldson, making […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end OJ Howard is feeling optimistic about the team’s revamped offense led by quarterback Tom Brady. “You look at us and line us up versus any offense in the league, we’re right up there with the top of them,” Howard said during an appearance on NFL Network’s Good Morning Football on […]

The upcoming NFL season will be unlike any other the players have ever had before. Several NFL teams have ruled out the idea of allowing fans in their stadiums for the 2020 season amidst the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. With this, football will be a whole different ball game in 2020. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson […]

The search for the Washington-based team’s new name may be tougher than expected. After the strong clamor for the moniker change, the team’s front office immediately heeded the call. Team owner Dan Snyder and new head coach Ron Rivera are currently spearheading the search and have yet to come up with a final decision. According […]

The NFL and the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) have resolved one of the biggest question marks heading into the upcoming season. The NFL has finally agreed to demands to conduct daily COVID-19 testing for the coaches and players. Mark Maske of the Washington Post reports that the daily testing will last for a […]

Former New Orleans Saints center Max Unger retired back in 2018. Ever since his post-football life started, he decided to switch to a new lifestyle. The former Oregon Duck shared with Rod Walker of NOLA.com: “Weight loss was the first priority,” Unger said. “It was a good thing to focus on right out of the […]

Former Seattle Seahawk defensive end Michael Bennett has recently decided to hang up his cleats for good. There were speculations earlier in the season that he still wanted to play another season, but no deal was made to acquiring his services. He last played during the 2019 season as a Dallas Cowboy. The 11-year veteran […]

The Atlanta Falcons have fallen on rough times. While fans are hoping for a potential resurgence in the 2020 NFL season, they can still take solace in the fact that their franchise history boasts a rich tradition of productive playmakers. Quarterback Matt Ryan has had the luxury of playing with a number of elite pass-catchers […]

With a few moves to and from different cities throughout their time in the league, the Las Vegas Raiders have been quite on an NFL journey. But make no mistake about it, the Raiders are still one of the strongest contenders coming out of the West Division of the AFC even if they’ve had to […]

Playing in The Big Apple means high-profile players get even more attention, not just from local fans and media, but from around the NFL. However, the New York Giants have rostered some all-time greats that most fans don’t typically associate with the team. Here are five players you may have forgotten played for the Giants. […]

To think that the least of this team’s problems involve the changing of their nickname. The Washington Redskins are a mess of an NFL franchise. There really is no other way to say it. Their majority owner, Dan Snyder, has repeatedly turned a blind eye to the inner happenings of the team, letting repeated and […]

Originally the Los Angeles Chargers for one season in 1960 before a lengthy stint in San Diego, the AFC West franchise only recently returned to L.A. Even though the team’s latest relocation came with a large amount of controversy and pushback, one thing remains certain — the Chargers’ legacy is one of the strongest in […]

The Philadelphia Eagles, in their 87-year history, have had two wide receivers who primarily played for the franchise then get inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame—including a very recent addition. The Eagles, one of the oldest football institutions, have a history stretching generations of great wideout talent, including these five greatest receivers. 5. […]