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The Arizona Cardinals selected quarterback Josh Rosen with the 10th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. After just one year, he was traded to the Miami Dolphins. Now after one year in Miami, Rosen might be on the move again. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Dolphins have “fielded trade inquiries” about the […]

It was announced on Thursday that Cam Newton has won the starting quarterback job for the New England Patriots. Besides being named the starting quarterback, Newton was named as one of New England’s team captains, per the team’s official Twitter account. 𝟮 𝟬 𝟮 𝟬 𝗣 𝗔 𝗧 𝗥 𝗜 𝗢 𝗧 𝗦 𝗖 𝗔 […]

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel appears to have fresh legs after undergoing surgery in May. Michel, 25, played in his first practice last week after coming off the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. According to Patriots running backs coach Ivan Fears, Michel looks good and isn’t showing any signs of slowing down […]

There have been a couple of running backs that have received lucrative extensions this offseason, but that hasn’t fazed Nick Chubb of the Cleveland Browns. As he enters his third year with the Browns, Chubb reacted to some of his running back peers getting extensions. “I see it, I know it’s happening, I’m aware of […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars continued their fire sale on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Browns continued to show that they are all-in on trying to win now. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Jaguars have traded star safety Ronnie Harrison to the Browns in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick. Ronnie Harrison to the #Browns […]

Call it sophomore slump or simply placing too much expectations on a young player, but Baker Mayfield’s second season with the Cleveland Browns was disappointing after a promising rookie year. But one of his teammates firmly believes that the first overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft has turned a corner and will take better […]

Cam Newton is officially the New England Patriots’ starting quarterback, succeeding Tom Brady after a hectic offseason, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. New #Patriots starting QB Cam Newton waited until the summer to sign, healing and biding his time. He landed in New England and promptly won the starting job. He’s officially Tom Brady’s successor. […]

Negotiations for a contract extension between the Philadelphia Eagles and star tight end Zach Ertz appear to be slowing down after the NFC East club reportedly offered the Super Bowl champion less money than Cleveland Browns pass-catcher Austin Hooper, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Sources: Negotiations between the #Eagles and TE Zach Ertz came to […]

After five seasons in Tampa Bay, everything is new for Jameis Winston. A new team in the New Orleans Saints. A new offense and system under coach Sean Payton. Even a new role as backup to Drew Brees, which isn’t even a sure thing, given that the Saints also have Taysom Hill on the roster.  […]

If you still find yourself in disbelief when watching Carolina Panthers star running back Christian McCaffrey play football, then you’re not the only one.  Panthers new offensive coordinator Joe Brady, who is working with the 24-year-old running back in training camp ahead of the 2020 season, admitted that “He’s better than I thought he was,” […]

Jason Verrett’s road to recovery has been derailed by yet another leg injury. The San Francisco 49ers cornerback has suffered a hamstring injury, although its severity is yet to be determined, according to general manager John Lynch, via ProFootballTalk.  This is yet another setback for Verrett’s injury-plagued career. The 29-year-old, who was drafted with the […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have been having a fire sale on most of their top players for a year now. And the end result is a team with few “star” players left on the roster as we are just one week away from the start of the season. This has a lot of people placing the […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 97 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 97 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 97 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan make their bold predictions for the 2020 […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are rolling with the “you can never have too much talent” philosophy after signing another running back in former fourth-overall pick Leonard Fournette this week. Fournette, 25, who was waived by the Jacksonville Jaguars and went unclaimed on waivers, gives Tampa Bay an embarrassment of riches at running back.  Aside from […]

There have been a lot of calls for police and social justice reform in the United States and around the world lately. All those talks have sprouted other conversations, too, especially in the NFL and for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Those conversations circle around social justice and how police are viewed in society. It is something […]

A little over a year after he was shipped to the Miami Dolphins and quarterback Joseh Rosen could be playing for a different team again.  With training camps coming to a close, teams in the league have started to cut down on their lineups for finalize their 53-man rosters before the start of the season. […]

The NFL will close all league facilities on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov, 3. with the aim of ensuring “that every member of the NFL family has an opportunity to exercise the precious right to vote,” the league and NFLPA announced in a joint statement on Thursday, per ESPN. In the statement, the NFL and union […]

The Seattle Seahawks are willing to ride it out with Josh Gordon, as reports have surfaced that the polarizing receiver has re-signed with the franchise. How do we know this? Over yonder on the mean streets of Twitter, a fellow named Ian Rapoport banged on his keyboard or cellphone a bit, resulting in the following […]

If, like me, you’re a Ronald Jones II fantasy owner who was expecting a breakout season from the third-year tailback as the entire Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense levels up around him, the team’s signing of Leonard Fournette on Wednesday tempered that excitement—at least temporarily. Tampa Bay added Fournette one week after the fourth-year pro was […]

Another significant free agent signing can hugely alter the fate of an NFL team in the upcoming season. Recently, the entire league was intrigued when the Jacksonville Jaguars decided to release fourth-year veteran running back Leonard Fournette from the team. However, he wasn’t left out in the cold for long. He was subsequently picked up […]

Pittsburgh Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey—like his team—had an up-and-down 2019 season. This especially after the quarterback he’s been paid to protect for so many years, Ben Roethlisberger, was lost to a season-ending elbow injury in Week 2. Pouncey—the second-longest tenured Steeler, after Roethlisberger—was suspended for two games for defending Mason Rudolph. Then he subsequently suffered […]

Defensive end Myles Garrett has been battling multiple injuries in training camp with the Cleveland Browns, but none of them are serious enough to keep him sidelined. With the regular season inching closer, Cleveland revealed an update on Garrett’s lingering wrist injury. This past Sunday, Garrett was unable to take part in Cleveland’s scrimmage due […]

Deshaun Watson and the Houston Texans still think about the team’s heartbreaking loss in last year’s AFC Divisional Round game versus the Kansas City Chiefs. Nearly eight months since the game took place, Watson spoke out on Houston’s ’24-0′ playoff loss to the Chiefs ahead of their Week 1 rematch against them. “It’s always in […]

The Tennessee Titans held a workout for Stephen Gostkowski nearly a week ago and it appears the team liked what they saw. According to the team’s official site, the Titans have signed Gostkowski in hopes he can aid them in the kicking department. Gostkowski began the 2019 season as the starting kicker for the New […]

The past week has been an eventful one for the New Orleans Saints and Alvin Kamara, with his looming contract extension being the topic of discussion. Amid the ongoing rumors and reports, Sean Payton shared that the Saints are ‘actively negotiating’ a contract with Kamara. “We’re actively negotiating a contract with he and his agent, […]

Much has been made this offseason on how the Green Bay Packers have failed to give Aaron Rodgers much-needed aid at the wide receiver position. While the Packers hope to find an answer to their problems on their current roster, Rodgers revealed which wide receiver has impressed him the most in training camp. “I would […]

There have been coaches and players that have been vocal about the NFL’s attendance policy in 2020 and how it is unfair to have different attendance rules across the league. Despite the complaints he’s received, commissioner Roger Goodell doubles down and says there’s no competitive advantage for teams that are able to have fans. “I […]

It remains to be seen if Alex Smith will get an opportunity to see the field with the Washington Football Team in 2020. But Aaron Rodgers, the Green Bay Packers All-Pro quarterback, hopes to see him under center this season. In an interview with Matt Schneidman of The Athletic, Rodgers showed love for Smith as […]

Thew new-look Dallas Cowboys offense is ready to roll. After a rather interesting offseason for the entire franchise (and the league), Cowboys star quarterback Dak Prescott is more than ready to lead his team as the 2020 NFL season fast approaches. Prescott will be at the helm of a new Dallas offense under the tutelage […]

In a surprising turn of events, the New England Patriots have elected to waive veteran wide receiver Mohamed Sanu with just a few weeks remaining ahead of the upcoming 2020 campaign. With the former Cincinnati Bengals and Atlanta Falcons standout struggling during his brief stay in New England, most of which can be attributed to […]

The 2020 NFL season is looming right around the corner and fantasy football drafts are back once again. On that note, it is apt to take a look at the tight end position, which is one of the slimmest in fantasy football. The lack of depth in the position makes it more crucial for a […]

The Houston Texans have become the latest professional sports franchise to call for action in regards to the ongoing racism and social injustice issues found throughout the United States. Specifically calling for action to combat systemic racism, the Texans released a statement on social media that reads, “Change is necessary and it needs to happen […]

Former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette is reportedly gearing up to join the surging Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With the two sides in agreement on a one-year deal after Fournette was only recently released by the Jaguars, the Buccaneers newcomer can earn maximum of $3.5 million in 2020, according to a report from Ian Rapoport […]

After being released by the Jacksonville Jaguars earlier in the week, veteran running back Leonard Fournette has already found a new home. Not only that, but Fournette appears to be in line for a major upgrade as the former first-round draft pick has reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with the surging Tampa Bay Buccaneers. […]

On Wednesday, it was revealed that entertainer extraordinaire, former WWE superstar and one of the new owners of the XFL, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, has tested positive for COVID-19. Unfortunately, Johnson’s entire immediate family has been affected as his wife and two daughters also tested positive for the coronavirus. Thankfully, Johnson made a point to […]

Longtime San Diego and Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers is now officially a member of the Indianapolis Colts. With Rivers still getting acclimated to playing for another team for the first time in his NFL playing career, while notably attempting to do so during quite the unique offseason, the veteran signal-caller continues to heap […]

Apparently former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette won’t be leaving the state of Florida after all, as the veteran rusher reportedly has a new home. According to a Wednesday evening report from Adam Schefter of ESPN, Fournette has agreed to a free agent contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are obviously on a […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers originally selected New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston with the No. 1 overall pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft out of Florida State. After five years together in Tampa Bay, the Buccaneers let Winston walk as a free agent this offseason en route to signing future Pro […]

It’s officially fantasy football season with the 2020 NFL campaign starting in less than two weeks. It’s important to extract value in the late rounds of drafts, including finding a strong starter at tight end. Most leagues have just one tight end, and after the first few names, people tend to start holding off on […]