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The restrictions placed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are only expected to be amplified leading up to the 2020 NFL season. Regardless, it seems the Green Bay Packers are holding out hope that fans will be in attendance this year. The Packers have kept fans optimistic about a return to action by sending […]

The NFL has already shortened its preseason from four games to two over concerns related to Covid-19, but one veteran Denver Broncos player thinks the preseason could be cut down even more—and possibly eliminated in full. “Be ready for 1 or 0 preseason games. Won’t be 2”, tweeted Broncos placekicker Brandon McManus, who is the […]

Despite the renewed pressure on Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder to change the team’s nickname that many deem offensive to Native Americans, the D.C. owner “has no official plans to address the renewed call to change” the name, according to NFL reporter Josina Anderson, citing the fact that “no other owner has contributed more to […]

Former Carolina Panthers star Cam Newton is now on the New England Patriots. Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few days, you must have heard about this by now, right? But until we see him in that uniform, tossing that pigskin to Patriots receivers on opening day, it’s still pretty hard […]

Everyone and their mama knows by now that former Carolina Panther Cam Newton has signed with the New England Patriots. The former Auburn standout is set to replace Patriots deity Tom Brady. And although those are extremely large shoes to fill, Newton certainly has the talent. His former college coach seems to think so as […]

Bill O’Brien has certainly made a lot of shaky decisions during the offseason. His decision to kneel with his players during the national anthem, however, seems to be one of full conviction. His players are making it known that they respect their head coach’s plan. O’Brien has spoken out a lot about the injustices being […]

Momentum has been building for a while now for the Washington Redskins to change their name. Nothing’s happened yet over the years despite the pleas of different public voices. But we might see some action from the Washington side now that their finances might take a hit. Add Nike to the list of those in […]

Free agent wide receiver Antonio Brown to the Houston Texans? That’s what the man formerly known as Chad Ochocinco wants to happen. And apparently, Deshaun Watson wouldn’t be mad about it either. Chad Johnson tweeted out the idea and clearly wishes it to happen. It seemed innocent enough coming from a former player. AB to […]

Anyone know a great BBQ joint in Texas that’s open during the pandemic? Because Texans wide receiver Keke Coutee is definitely hungry. Very hungry, in fact. Coutee was a breakout star during his rookie campaign back in 2018. During his very first game, the man caught 11 passes off the bat, which was the most […]

Philadelphia Eagles right guard Brandon Brooks is out for the season. This news definitely has a few Eagles fans worried. But their right tackle Lane Johnson doesn’t seem to be bothered too much. He believes the team could fill in for Brooks’ shoes without any hitches. Brooks unfortunately suffered an Achilles tear while working out […]

The Los Angeles Rams held an open forum for players to discuss racism — a problem that has been hounding the United States since its birth. Punter Johnny Hekker appreciates his team’s initiative, noting that people — especially those who have a bigger platform — should do their part to curb and eventually eliminate racism. […]

Maxx Crosby of the Raiders had a strong rookie season in 2019, and it looks like he’s putting his offseason to good use with a brutal hill workout: Maxx Crosby is taking this whole hill workout thing to another level 😳 @Raiders (via @CrosbyMaxx) pic.twitter.com/6H1egOqQ5b — The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) July 1, 2020 As you can […]

Odell Beckham Jr. of the Cleveland Browns is one of the most recognizable wide receivers in the NFL. While his numbers might’ve dipped over the past few seasons after three straight Pro Bowl appearances to start his career with the New York Giants, there’s no denying that fans around the world love OBJ – and […]

As of July 2nd, 2020, the Detroit Lions have a mind-boggling amount of former New England Patriot players on their team – 15 to be exact. And that amount increases even more if their head coach (Matt Patricia) and front office (general manager Bob Quinn) are factored into the equation as well. Offense – WR […]

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp and L.A. Clippers small forward Paul George are helping one another prepare for their respective seasons. Kupp, of the Rams, tweeted out pictures of the two apparently working out together on Wednesday. If that whole basketball career doesn't work out, @Yg_Trece, and you wanna try 🏈 just HMU. […]

The Carolina Panthers are excited to have Teddy Bridgewater under center, and his teammates appear to share the same sentiment. During an appearance on NFL Network’s NFL Total Access, Shaq Thompson told Colleen Wolfe that Bridgewater will ‘change the offense.’ “I think Teddy’s definitely going to come in and change the offense. He has great […]

Cam Newton received an endorsement from former Carolina Panthers teammate Shaq Thompson as the former MVP prepares for his inaugural season with the New England Patriots. Thompson expressed his happiness for Newton, who signed with the Patriots on Sunday after being released by the Panthers in March. Thompson also claimed Cam still has plenty of […]

For a team as old and iconic as the Chicago Bears, it’s rather puzzling that they haven’t boasted huge names at the quarterback position. There are still some solid signal-callers that have taken snaps throughout the franchise’s 100-year history, and here are the five best. 5. Erik Kramer, 1994-1998 Kramer signed with the Bears in […]

The Tennessee Titans faced a critical decision this offseason: would they extend quarterback Ryan Tannehill, or hit him with the franchise tag? Tennessee opted for the former, signing the veteran to a four-year extension worth $118 million, including $62 million in guaranteed money. The Titans had established a sense of security under center, though the […]

In 2017, the Philadelphia Eagles won their first Super Bowl in franchise history, putting a dent in the New England Patriots’ possible dynasty. Their most recent previous appearance in the Big Game was in the 2004 season, when they lost to the Patriots. Talk about redemption. Although the Eagles only recently won their first Super […]

Florida is one of few states that has seen a sudden upswing in COVID-19 cases, casting some doubts on fans being in attendance of sporting events. Despite the current concerns, the Miami Dolphins are optimistic about fans being in the stands in 2020. Tom Garfinkel, the Dolphins chief executive officer, spoke about the possibility of […]

The Indianapolis Colts had a surprise in store for fans when they selected former Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. The Colts already had a trio of effective backs: Marlon Mack, Jordan Wilkins and Nyheim Hines. While free agency is on the horizon for both Mack and […]

The San Francisco 49ers took a friendly jab at the New Orleans Saints on Twitter Thursday afternoon. The tweet features 49ers tight end George Kittle stiff-arming and dragging Saints defenders despite being tugged by the helmet. Appropriately, the caption states, “Be a saint. Grab a face mask,” also including a link to California’s COVID-19 resource […]

On Wednesday, a group of investors called for major sponsors to break ties with Washington’s NFL franchise if it did not change the team name. Now, the team faces additional pressures from the title sponsors of its stadium. FedEx has requested the name be changed, ABC 7 News WJLA reported Thursday. JUST IN: @FedEx has […]

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert is hoping to renegotiate his contract after a breakout 2019 campaign. Josina Anderson of ESPN reported Mostert “requested a pay raise earlier this offseason,” adding Mostert feels his productivity should take precedence over incentives. I’m told 49ers RB Raheem Mostert requested a pay raise earlier this offseason. While […]

The San Francisco 49ers have already endured multiple injuries this offseason, and they’ve added another player to the list. According to Alex Tran of 49ers Noir, San Francisco defensive back D.J. Reed suffered a torn pectoral recently. https://twitter.com/NinerAlex/status/1278763501071134721?s=20 Reed was a fifth-round pick by the 49ers in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Kansas State. […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 82 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 82 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 82 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan answer true or false to 14 scenarios […]

Playing quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys is a position that faces an immense amount of pressure to succeed. When you’re under center for America’s Team, there’s a certain level of expectations that are placed on you. While the Cowboys have won five Super Bowls, they’be deployed a handful of formidable quarterbacks in their offense. Even […]

The NFL is insistent there will be a 2020 season amid concerns stemming from the recent surge in cases of COVID-19. It seems the 2021 league year will also move forward as planned, regardless of whether the college football season is held this fall. Dan Wolken of USA Today reported NCAA officials reached out to […]

The NFL will play the Black national anthem, “Lift Ev’ry Voice And Sing,” prior to the start of each Week 1 matchup, per The Undefeated. "Lift Ev'ry Voice And Sing," commonly known as the Black national anthem, is expected to be performed live or played before every Week 1 NFL game, sources told @TheUndefeated. https://t.co/fOXcaiXOr2 […]

The Washington Redskins have had a long and successful history in the NFL. However, that does not mean everything has always gone their way. Despite being fifth all-time in wins (603) and seventh all-time in Super Bowl rings (three) the team has had some serious problems over the years. One major problem for Washington has […]

Arrowhead Stadium is one of the oldest sports complexes in operation in the NFL, and the lack of a corporate name is surprising given its overwhelming prevalence in the league. For the Kansas City Chiefs, that name could change in the near future. One report from Thursday saw a potential deal struck between Government Employees […]

In the vaunted history of the NFL’s Green Bay Packers, many quarterbacks have come and gone through legendary Lambeau Field. Chief among them include several Super Bowl champions and MVP winners, like current star Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers is definitely not the only legend to don a Packers uniform and lead the offense to glory, though. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the benchmark teams in the NFL when it comes to success and continuity. The Rooney family’s franchise not only has the track record and reputation of a well-run organization, they have the rings to back it up. Even if the past decade was nowhere close to their best, the […]

The New England Patriots made a surprise move recently, by signing free agent quarterback Cam Newton. However, what might have been even more surprising was the amount of money the contract is worth. Newton signed a one-year deal with the Patriots worth only the veteran minimum for someone that has played as long as him, […]

The New England Patriots signing Cam Newton is a splash signing, but they aren’t paying him like a top-level quarterback. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, even though Newton’s contract can pay him up to $7.5 million, only $550,000 of it is guaranteed. Slightly over half a million dollars is cheap for most in […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have been playing at Arrowhead Stadium for quite some time now. It looks like that could be changing though. According to Terry Lefton of Sports Business Daily, the Chiefs are nearing a deal with a partner for naming rights of the stadium’s field. That partner is Government Employees Heath Association (GEHA). The […]

The Baltimore Ravens have only been around sine 1996, but the younger NFL franchise have already won two Super Bowls. The team has typically been known for a stout defense, but good quarterback play is still required to win it all. Here are the three best signal-callers in Ravens history. 3. Trent Dilfer (2000) Originally […]

Celebrating their 100th year in the NFL this September, the Arizona Cardinals have had a long journey in football. Such longevity has given the Phoenix-based franchise a decent amount of high points to celebrate and, of course, moments they’d rather forget. They’ve also had their fair share of quarterbacks along the way. Anyone who knows […]