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Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson is weighing his options closely. The NFL has yet to put a plan in place to fully outline a strategy to commence the 2020 season, despite having the biggest advantage of all — time. Peterson is in a different position than most players, as he was diagnosed with diabetes in […]

The Miami Dolphins have their share of glory and disappointment in its 54 years of existence. In this feature, we revisit some of the painful moments both the franchise and its ardent fans had to endure the most. Denying Dan Super Bowl XIX was one of the most heavily-hyped matchups for all the right reasons. […]

Negotiations between the Dallas Cowboys and quarterback Dak Prescott are still at a standstill. New information reveals that the quarterback and his camp crossed a “hurtful point” in the negotiations after Prescott demanded more money after his hot 2019 start. Per 105.3 The Fan, Yahoo Sports reporter Charles Robinson revealed that Prescott wanted a heftier […]

Tiki Barber isn’t convinced Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield’s attitude is the right one moving forward. Over the course of his football career, Mayfield has been an outspoken character. His outward nature and “chip on his shoulder” mentality led to him being the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. However, the 25-year-old […]

Chris Jones of the Kansas City Chiefs is extension-eligible this offseason. But according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the 25-year-old lineman and the reigning Super Bowl champs don’t have “much traction” on a deal. The full quote from Fowler was as follows via Twitter: “While Chris Jones hasn’t signed his franchise tender, he’s kept in […]

After a hectic offseason that witnessed the Jacksonville Jaguars part ways with several key players, fans and analysts do not expect much from the team for the upcoming season. As a matter of fact, the Jags are currently projected to win just five games in 2020.  However, instead of feeling disheartened by the early projections, […]

Arizona Cardinals star receiver DeAndre Hopkins is anxious to play with his new quarterback Kyler Murray, who’s the reigning AP Rookie of the Year. In a recent appearance on the Jalen & Jacoby Show, Hopkins spoke out about playing with Murray this upcoming season and called him a consistent quarterback. “Going into this situation with a […]

After the tragic killing of Minneapolis man George Floyd at the hands of a police officer, Carson Wentz of the Philadelphia Eagles responded with a heartfelt and passionate social media post about the incident – and about systemic racism in our society in general: 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/HFFVWVlwYj — Carson Wentz (@cj_wentz) May 28, 2020 Wentz begins […]

The Baltimore Ravens were one of the most dominant and entertaining teams in the 2019 NFL season, but their playoff hopes were dashed by an unlikely foe – the upstart Tennessee Titans, who bested them quite handily 28-12 in the Wild Card round of the AFC playoffs. Now, former Ravens superstar and two-time Super Bowl […]

The Minnesota Vikings apparently didn’t originally intend to trade wide receiver Stefon Diggs. According to head coach Mike Zimmer, the Vikings didn’t want to trade their All-Pro wide receiver. However, Minnesota did end up trading Diggs to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for a number of draft picks, including a first-round draft pick they would […]

There is an impressive amount of talent at the wide receiver position in the NFL, but one of the clear-cut best receivers in the league is DeAndre Hopkins of the Arizona Cardinals. Hopkins has been named to four Pro Bowls and three All-Pro teams over the course of his seven-year career, with no signs of […]

What will it take for Lamar Jackson to take his game to the next level? If it were up to Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, the key for Jackson will be the ability to throw the ball deep down the field, via Jamison Hensley of ESPN.  “Those corners are going to be one-on-one and […]

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon can’t resist taking shots at the Los Angeles Chargers. As Gordon begins a new era of his career with the Broncos, he will look to move on after spending the first five seasons of his career with the Chargers. While Gordon did excel during his tenure, things didn’t exactly end […]

The Philadelphia Eagles reportedly have interest in signing former running back LeSean McCoy; however, they have not made a contract offer yet. A few things on the #Eagles’ interest in free agent RBs, per sources: They offered contracts to Carlos Hyde, who signed with the Seahawks, and Devonta Freeman, who is weighing other offers (Bucs). They […]

It appears that the NFL plans on having the 2020 NFL season go on as scheduled despite the coronavirus pandemic. That means fantasy football players across the globe can begin preparing themselves for their upcoming drafts this offseason. A lot has happened this offseason, with plenty of marquee players changing teams via trade or in […]

New Washington Redskins defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio has not been able to work with top draft pick Chase Young, at least not on the field. The coronavirus has essentially forced team personnel around the league to institute virtual offseason programs, which is as much learning as the players are able to get. But despite […]

Saquon Barkley has undoubtedly left his imprint on the NFL in his short time with the New York Giants after he left a lasting impression at Penn State. While Barkley prepares for his third season in the NFL, James Franklin —Barkley’s former head coach at Penn State — says that the Giants running back is […]

The Miami Dolphins have made plenty of changes this offseason and a former Dolphins legend believes the moves they made will result in success. Jason Taylor, Miami’s all-time sack leader, believes the Dolphins are beginning to turn things around “I absolutely do (see the Dolphins trending in the right direction). I’m excited about Coach Flo […]

Baltimore Ravens edge-rusher Matt Judon officially signed his franchise tender, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Matt Judon has signed his franchise tag with the #Ravens, per source. — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) May 28, 2020 Judon’s decision to sign the tender might be an indication the two sides are close to reaching an agreement on […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson is having a hard time envisioning opening the 2020 regular season without fans in the seats. When asked about what it would be like to play without fans, Johnson compared the hypothetical to a scrimmage, via Brooke Pryor of ESPN. Diontae Johnson asked what it would be like to […]

The Indianapolis Colts thought they knew what they had when they selected former Ohio State wide receiver Parris Campbell in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Campbell was coming off a huge senior season with the Buckeyes in which he caught 90 passes for 1,063 yards and 12 touchdowns. At 205 pounds, he […]

Future Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning is in no rush to join his younger brother, Eli, in creating a Twitter account. Manning came on “The Rich Eisen Show” on Tuesday, cracking jokes about his relatively nascent feel for modern technology and social media. While discussing Eli’s decision to join Twitter, Eisen asked Peyton whether […]

Some people are perturbed by “cracking” sound sometimes made when stretching out. This does not apply to Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster. JuJu has been working with a chiropractor this offseason after being plagued by injuries throughout the 2019 campaign, including a left knee issue in Week 11. Smith-Schuster said he never understood just […]

The Carolina Panthers have undergone a slew of changes this offseason, and they’ve added a new member to their defense. With a new regime in place, the Panthers have agreed to terms with Eli Apple, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The #Panthers agreed to terms with former #Saints CB Eli Apple, who appeared to be […]

The Tennessee Titans might still be in the market for free agent edge-rusher Jadeveon Clowney. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported the Titans “continue to monitor” Clowney’s situation, but also added most teams are “waiting for the price to go down.” Clowney began the offseason looking for a deal north of $20 million in annual […]

The NFL is attempting to have teams return to team facilities, and there could be more progress made in the near future. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, coaches could return to facilities next week, and the league has extended the virtual offseason. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he’s hopeful the NFL can bring coaches […]

Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Joe Woods hailed Jadeveon Clowney as one of the better players in the NFL, but he is only focused on what he can control. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Wednesday the Browns made the best contract offer Clowney has received in free agency. However, Clowney has apparently rebuffed the team’s attempts […]

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson has been one of the best players at his position for some time now. The 29-year-old has been named first-team All-Pro on three separate occasions, and he made the Pro Bowl in each of his first eight years in the NFL. But some of Peterson’s past successes were tarnished when […]

The San Francisco 49ers might be looking to earn some brownie points with new left tackle Trent Williams. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the Niners have restructured Williams’ salary for the 2020 season, which will now pay him more upfront money rather than deferrals. From NFL Now: New #49ers LT Trent Williams told me […]

Former Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams held out at the start of the 2019 season, partially because he still fumed over the team’s misdiagnosis of a cancerous growth on the top of his head. However, Williams said he might have returned to the team had he not failed a physical after reporting to the […]

Both Green Bay Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers and incoming rookie signal-caller Jordan Love share a very important thing in common: Getting drafted during a veteran gunslinger’s current tenure starting for the historic Wisconsin NFL franchise. Rodgers was once selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft while three-time league MVP Brett Favre […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 73 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 73 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 73 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan continue their series on the one burning […]

Former Carolina Panthers star quarterback Cam Newton is perhaps the most well-known and highest-profile free agents on the market at the moment, and the New England Patriots do not have a clear No. 1 option at the position as we speak. So could a union between the two parties be inevitable? Ex-Patriots safety Rodney Harrison […]

The NFL and NFLPA agreed to extend EA Sports’ tentpole American football video-game Madden series as the league’s exclusive game franchise, per Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal. BREAKING: @NFL and @NFLPA finalize deal with @EASPORTS to extend exclusive @EAMaddenNFL game franchise through at least 2025 (option for 2026). @BenFischerSBJ coming soon with more details […]

Activist and former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick spoke about the recent death of George Floyd, a Minneapolis African-American man who died at the hands of police officers. Kaepernick, 32, has yet to see NFL action since the 2016 season, which coincided with a personal choice to protest police brutality and unaccounted discrimination by U.S. police […]

On Thursday, the NFL approved several new rules and bylaws to be implemented for the 2020 season, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The first rule, suggested by the Philadelphia Eagles, was approved, and expands, “automatic replay reviews to include scoring plays and turnovers negated by a foul.” Approved 2020 Playing Rules and Bylaws: pic.twitter.com/rChmCB8zUu — Adam […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars made an offseason move in trading veteran quarterback Nick Foles to the Chicago Bears, signaling a clear path for rising sophomore signal-caller Gardner Minshew to firmly take the reins of the AFC South franchise’s offense. However, during the same offseason, the Jaguars also acquired veteran gunslinger Mike Glennon and selected Oregon State […]

NFL owners had their league-wide meeting Thursday and one of the topics of discussion was the possibility of allowing an alternative option to the onside kick. The proposal included allowing a 4th-and-15 down from the team’s own 25-yard line in an attempt to retain possession. After a vote, owners decided to table the proposal and […]

The Cleveland Browns get a front-row seat at the Lamar Jackson show, facing off against the AFC North division rival Baltimore Ravens twice a year. Anticipating the duo of yearly matchups with Jackson and the Ravens, Browns defensive coordinator Joe Woods has called stopping the defending NFL MVP paramount. #Browns DC Joe Woods says coaches […]