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Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has long established himself as one of the league’s premier rushers; however, it seems he is poised to put his versatile skill set on full display in the 2020 NFL season. Team owner Jerry Jones has already let the cat out of the bag regarding their plans for Elliott […]

The Washington Football Team surprised a lot of people when their official Week 1 depth chart was released. Most of the positions were exactly how people expected. However, the running back spot was a little different following the release of Adrian Peterson. Washington has four running backs. Those four are Peyton Barber, Antonio Gibson, Bryce […]

The Minnesota Vikings are looking to make a statement versus the Green Bay Packers in the 2020 NFL season opener. Unfortunately, it appears they may be shorthanded without defensive end Danielle Hunter. Hunter has not practiced since mid-August due to an undisclosed injury. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, his status for Week 1 is […]

There has been plenty of speculation regarding how much artificial noise will become a factor in empty stadiums for the 2020 NFL season. Fortunately, it seems Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians took precautions to ensure that his team is prepared for the worst. Tight end Rob Gronkowski says he is not concerned with […]

This offseason, the New York Jets added veteran quarterback Joe Flacco. Now they head into the regular season with five quarterbacks on their roster. However, one of the reasons they have so many quarterbacks at the moment is Flacco’s injury. He is working his way back from neck surgery and is not expected to be […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to make a statement against the New Orleans Saints in the 2020 NFL season opener. Unfortunately, it remains to be seen if they will be at full strength with wide receiver Mike Evans still absent from practice. Head coach Bruce Arians says Evans will be a game-time decision for […]

The long-awaited debut of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has finally arrived with the 2020 NFL season opener versus the Los Angeles Chargers. It appears he is not wasting any time setting a new standard in Cincinnati. Burrow is well-aware of the expectations that come with being the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NFL […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson became the latest signal-caller to get his lucrative payday after signing a four-year, $156 million extension. The market set by Watson and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has only raised further speculation regarding Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson’s looming deal. There is no question that Jackson is set to […]

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson put the league on notice with his MVP campaign last year. Regardless, it appears running back Mark Ingram decided to heed another warning ahead of the 2020 NFL season. According to ESPN’s Jamison Hensley, Ingram claims Jackson has taken tremendous strides this offseason: “He’s a million times ahead of where […]

You know the opening game hits differently when even the longest-tenured veterans still get butterflies in their stomachs just by thinking about it. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will make his return on the gridiron on September 14 as they visit the New York Giants in the Big Apple. The 38-year old gunslinger shared his […]

With preparation for Week 1 in full swing ahead of the 2020 NFL season, free agent cornerback Aqib Talib took to Twitter to officially announce his retirement. Much love to everybody who played a part in my career. Sorry I couldn’t join you in New England Bill! You’re welcome to come on the show! ⁣⁣Get […]

Uncertainty now looms over the heads of the Denver Broncos as one of their cornerstones in linebacker Von Miller was confirmed to be sidelined for an extended amount of time. The 31-year old recently suffered an injury on the last play of the Broncos’ team practice. An MRI on Tuesday eventually confirmed that Miller has […]

Despite another stellar 2019 campaign, the season for Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett was highlighted by his altercation with Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph. Although there was plenty of fallout from the incident, it seems there are no harsh feelings from Garrett. According to Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Garrett is […]

Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier has officially hanged his cleats and announced his retirement from the NFL. The former Ohio State Buckeye sustained a life-threatening spinal contusion injury back in December of 2017 after taking a head-on tackle in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The 28-year old player looked back on his journey […]

The Miami Dolphins are caught in an uncertain situation as they attempt to prepare for an encounter with a new-look New England Patriots side. The offense will be unlike any other in the past as 2015 NFL MVP Cam Newton will now take over the reins from long-time quarterback Tom Brady. Head coach Brian Flores […]

The Los Angeles Rams and newly-acquired cornerback Jalen Ramsey were caught in a long stalemate over contract negotiations during the offseason. The two sides finally reached an agreement – ultimately making Ramsey the highest-paid defensive back in league history. NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport disclosed the details of the newly-signed contract on Twitter: The LA […]

Whether New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is thinking about retiring after the 2020 season or not, we’ll never know til it happens. The six-time Super Bowl winner did not provide any insight into his future plans in response to questions on retirement. His response was just classic Bill Belichick. In fact, according to […]

Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins was already enjoying success back in his days with the Houston Texans until the Arizona Cardinals came calling. Ever since he was traded, wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins knew in himself that he would have a long-term stay in his new home. The eight-year veteran raved about his promising connection with his […]

The status of Pittsburgh Steelers right guard David DeCastro ahead of their opening game against the New York Giants is still up in the air. The nine-year veteran has not been practicing recently due to a sustained lower-body injury. Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette also reported that he’s not expected to play on Monday […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are raring to go back to action with a complete cast as they visit the New York Giants for their opening game on September 14. Big Blue is currently in the middle of their rebuilding efforts as they enter the post-Eli Manning era. Despite the opponent’s situation, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin […]

‘Let Russ Cook’ was the latest social media movement among Seattle Seahawks fans heading into the upcoming season. It was a plea made for the team to lean on their prolific quarterback in Russell Wilson in what’s long been one of the NFL’s most run-heavy offenses. The trend wasn’t made to let Wilson throw countless […]

Dallas Cowboys safety Xavier Woods recently missed several of the team’s practices due to a nagging groin injury. With only a few days heading into their opening game against the Los Angeles Rams, team owner Jerry Jones disclosed whether he thinks the fourth-year veteran is ready for their September 13 start date. “Yes I do. […]

The Denver Broncos received terrible news regarding Von Miller on Tuesday, and the news is not encouraging about the current status of Bradley Chubb. According to the NFL Network’s James Palmer, Chubb isn’t 100 percent yet and his status for Week 1 is undetermined. An added element with Von Miller’s injury is the fact that […]

After it was initially reported that Denver Broncos All-Pro pass rusher Von Miller suffered a significant lower-leg injury as a result of Tuesday’s practice, it now appears that season-ending surgery will be needed in order to repair the damage, according to a recent report from Adam Schefter of ESPN. With Miller reportedly injuring “a tendon […]

Gearing up for his first go-round as a member of the Indianapolis Colts, longtime Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers is already drawing high praise from those inside the AFC franchise. According to Colts offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni, Rivers has impressed in a variety of ways throughout the offseason, his first ever away from the West Coast […]

According to an official statement released by the franchise earlier in the day on Tuesday, the Philadelphia Eagles have signed free agent tight end Richard Rodgers. Leading to Rodgers’ return to Philadelphia on Tuesday evening, the veteran tight end was previously waived by the rival Washington Football Team, which eventually allowed him to become an […]

With Week 1 of the 2020 regular season now less than a week away, Denver Broncos fans were just starting to get their hopes up as the AFC West has continued its rise throughout the offseason. However, it now appears as though the Broncos could very well be without All-Pro pass rusher Von Miller for […]

The Dallas Cowboys have further solidified their defensive front, agreeing to a contract extension with newly-reinstated pass rusher Randy Gregory. According to a Tuesday evening report from Todd Archer of ESPN, the Cowboys have inked Gregory to a contract extension that will keep him in Dallas through the 2021 campaign. Archer also made a point […]

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr caught his fair share of flak for the team’s disappointing 2019 campaign. He was not shy about firing back all the criticisms regarding his status as a franchise cornerstone throughout the offseason. Carr further elaborated on how his approach has changed going into the 2020 NFL season during an […]

Quinton Dunbar thought he was in the clear after rejoining the Seattle Seahawks after they found insufficient evidence on him in an armed robbery case involving fellow NFL player Deandre Baker. However, Dunbar is right back at the center of the case after new text messages have surfaced. Back in May, Dunbar and Baker were […]

The Los Angeles Rams are looking to usher in a new era at SoFi Stadium in style against the Dallas Cowboys for the NFC West club’s 2020 NFL season opener. Any hope of a potential resurgence will need to begin under center with Jared Goff. Goff is coming off an underwhelming 2019 campaign as the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles named journeyman quarterback, Josh McCown, to their practice squad for the 2020 season. Despite being on the practice squad and not with the team, McCown spoke out on how he can provide “value” from afar. “They reached out and we started discussing it and what that would look like,” McCown said, via Mike […]

EA Sports has added a notable feature for Madden 21 with quarterback Colin Kaepernick making his return to the video game franchise. The developers have revealed where they feel he stacks up against some of the other quarterbacks in the NFL. EA gave Kaepernick an 81 overall rating after pegging him as “one of the […]

Cleveland Browns superstar wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is dominating the headlines at the moment. And they don’t have anything to do with football. In fact, it’s probably one of the last reasons Beckham Jr. would want to be all over the news. There are new claims that the wide receiver enjoys a certain act […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 98 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 98 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 98 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan make their predictions for the 2020 NFL […]

New Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette seems pretty excited about his new team and his new quarterback in Tom Brady. Brady is a legend and clear-cut future first-ballot Hall of Famer. So there is reason for Fournette to be excited. With that in mind, it is no surprise to see Fournette already praising […]

The Cleveland Browns have signed running back Kareem Hunt to a two-year extension worth $13.25 million, including $8.5 million guaranteed, according to ESPN and NFL Network. Hunt ran for 179 yards, caught 37 passes for 285 yards and scored three touchdowns in 2019 — his first season in Cleveland as Nick Chubb’s backup. Hunt was limited […]

Colin Kaepernick has been out of the NFL since 2016. That is despite many believing that the quarterback more-than deserves a chance somewhere in the league. Because he has not been in the league since 2016, that means that he has not been in EA’s NFL video game franchise Madden for a while either. That […]

Earlier this offseason, it was revealed that Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera has cancer. Rivera has a form of skin cancer that is seen as very treatable. That being said, it is still cancer and never an easy thing to overcome. Due to that, there might be times where Rivera is likely going […]