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The Cleveland Browns finally managed to put it all together and get to the postseason. They topped the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wild Card Playoffs and just came short of upsetting the Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Playoffs. If the team makes another great leap forward, they can be classified as dark horse candidates […]

New Arizona Cardinals defensive star J.J. Watt wanted to announce his free-agency decision on his own terms. Doing so required taking extra care. Watt announced Monday he was signing with the Cardinals via Twitter, sharing a picture of himself in a Cardinals shirt: source: me. pic.twitter.com/1Y6okQBUy5 — JJ Watt (@JJWatt) March 1, 2021 The three-time […]

Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul is quite excited J.J. Watt has decided to follow him to Arizona. The “Point God” said Tuesday he and Suns’ shooting guard Devin Booker spoke about their excitement after Watt signed a two-year, $31 million deal with the Cardinals on Monday: “Me and Book talked about it yesterday — […]

The Houston Texans have restructured David Johnson’s contract, giving him more guaranteed money in order to reduce the cap. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that Johnson’s new deal is worth up to $6 million, with $4.25 million guaranteed. Source: The #Texans have agreed to terms on a new contract for RB David Johnson, with […]

When free-agent defensive end J.J. Watt posted a picture of himself working out in an Arizona Cardinals shirt, it had a domino effect on several teams around the NFL. Watt’s decision is obviously good news for the Cardinals, who will add a talented player to their defensive line. It’s good news for quarterback Kyler Murray, […]

Count Cam Jordan among the New Orleans Saints players fully on board with Russell Wilson taking the reins from Drew Brees at the quarterback position. Jordan made an appearance on Tuesday morning’s edition of ESPN’s “Get Up,” saying the Saints have the chance to win a Super Bowl with Wilson under center. With our locker […]

The Miami Dolphins signed outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy to a four-year, $51 million contract last spring. One year later, he has become a cap casualty. Van Noy is reportedly on the verge of being cut by the Dolphins. He issued a statement on his impending release, saying he was “surprised and disappointed” at the […]

After a disappointing season that saw them finish with a 5-11 record and miss the playoffs, the Detroit Lions are looking to retool their lineup for the 2021 season. For new general manager Brad Holmes, that means looking at the draft to potentially fill their needs at every position, including those where they already have […]

Many people tend to forget how freakishly athletic NFL players are. Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill released a highlight reel of him taking his talents from the gridiron to the hardwood. In a video posted on his Instagram account, the 27-year old wideout showed his insane hops as he performed a handful of […]

The ridiculous 4-team QB trade that would land Russell Wilson with the Raiders Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 142 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 142 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 142 […]

J.J. Watt will not have to change jersey numbers with the Arizona Cardinals after the daughter of former Cardinals running back Marshall Goldberg gave Watt permission to wear the No. 99. Ellen Goldberg Tullos told TMZ she would be amenable to the Cardinals unretiring the number for Watt: “He has my blessings,” Tullos said of […]

Newly hired Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell is ushering in a new era to the team with his own brand of leadership. He described himself as a “true alpha” and bared that he is willing to go out of his way and hear the opinion of his peers in a bid to make more […]

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has been involved in numerous trade rumors after he voiced his disappointments with the team due to another wasted season. Amid the rift, Wilson’s agent in Mark Rodgers continued to reaffirm that his client still wants to remain in Seattle. However, their camp also listed the Las Vegas Raiders, Chicago […]

In the week leading up to the Super Bowl, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid’s son, Britt Reid, caused a car crash that involved a 5-year-old girl, Ariel Young. Nearly a month since the incident, it has been revealed that the girl has sadly suffered permanent brain injuries. Young was in critical condition from […]

The contract conundrum between the Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott has been a constant topic in recent seasons. With Prescott looking for a long-term deal this offseason, NFL Network’s Jane Slater went on “The Dan Patrick Show” to report that Prescott is seeking a contract in the same ballpark as Patrick Mahomes. See for yourself: […]

The Arizona Cardinals beefed up their defense by signing J.J. Watt. Cardinals pass rusher Chandler Jones is thrilled over the addition of the 3-time Defensive Player of the Year to their squad. However, he also felt a little bad for Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, as he will now need to worry more about Arizona […]

The Indianapolis Colts could quickly become one of the more intriguing teams heading into the upcoming NFL season, as the AFC South is currently in the midst of some serious changes. With the addition of Carson Wentz, the Colts–who already have a solid foundation in place–will have to work on making some additional moves in […]

Alex Smith, the 2020 NFL Comeback Player of the Year, will be released by the Washington Football Team in the coming days, ending a remarkable comeback that saw him go from almost losing his leg to returning to the field and becoming the team’s starting QB again. But the 36-year-old will be needing to find […]

The trend of NFL teams releasing players before free agency continued on Monday with the Chicago Bears making a move on the defensive side of the ball. With the team looking to create some cap space, they’ve released cornerback Buster Skrine, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Bears are releasing veteran CB Buster Skrine, per source. — […]

It’s official. J.J. Watt is joining the Arizona Cardinals. The sweepstakes turned out to be a bit of a nail-biter, but in the end, Arizona got their man. Watt himself took to Twitter to confirm the news, as he shared a couple of photos of himself inside the team owners’ private jet: pretty convenient when […]

The Las Vegas Raiders hope free agency can help them get over the hump. They need a great team for their Allegiant Stadium (fans in the house) debut. The brand new stadium did not open for fans last season. It’s also Jon Gruden’s fourth year as head coach so his seat gets even hotter. Regardless, […]

The Chicago Bears are in need of a quarterback, and they might turn to Alex Smith after it was reported the Washington Football Team is expected to cut the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network said the Bears could explore the possibility of signing Smith, citing his past relationship with […]

The Arizona Cardinals were the lucky team to win the sweepstakes for J.J. Watt, in large part due to Kyler Murray being the team’s quarterback. Following Arizona’s splash move to land Watt, Murray took to Twitter to show an old high school photo of him with Watt. 6 years ago.. my senior year of HS. […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees sparked speculation he might actually suit up for another season in 2021 after posting a workout video over the weekend. However, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network poured cold water on the idea Brees would play again in 2021. Rapoport said Monday there has yet to be an indication Brees […]

The Arizona Cardinals are starting to look like the Houston Texans of the NFC West. In a Monday surprise, free-agent defensive end J.J. Watt announced on Twitter that he would be signing with the Cardinals, reuniting the three-time Defensive Player of the Year with another fellow Texans legend, wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. Watt and Hopkins […]

J.J. Watt has his reasons for signing with the Arizona Cardinals, and it’s not just the nice bag he secured. Former Houston Texans teammate DeAndre Hopkins is there. So, too, is defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, whom Watt played for in Houston. Plus, Watt and edge rusher Chandler Jones will form one of the most imposing […]

Arizona Cardinals star edge rusher Chandler Jones has to make good on a promise he made after J.J. Watt agreed to sign with the Cardinals on Monday. Jones posted a screenshot of him sliding into Watt’s DMs back in mid-February, offering to be the former Houston Texans star’s personal chef if he came to Arizona. […]

J.J. Watt caused quite the stir Monday afternoon by announcing he was signing a two-year, $31 million deal with the Arizona Cardinals. Watt had any number of potential suitors after cutting ties with the Houston Texans. He led fans on a merry chase with a series of cryptic tweets and videos. Ultimately, however, the suspense […]

After a successful individual campaign in the 2020 season, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is looking to spread the cheer to other people, particularly for business owners in his hometown of Chico, California. His $1 million donation will reportedly help 80 small businesses in the local area amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, via NFL‘s […]

After weeks of speculation, free-agent defensive lineman J.J. Watt has found a new home with the Arizona Cardinals. Watt stunned the NFL world on Monday by announcing he would be signing with Arizona. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports the deal is for two years and $31 million, with $23 million of that guaranteed. The […]

Former NFL quarterback and sports analyst David Carr sounded off on the ongoing saga between gunslinger Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks, which also involved his brother Derek who is currently serving as the QB of the Las Vegas Raiders. The speculated rift happened after Wilson complained about “getting hit too much” due to the […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have identified safety Tyrann Mathieu as an integral cornerstone of their franchise moving forward. As per Pro Football Talk, Chiefs general manager Brett Veach already claimed that they want to keep Mathieu “for the years to come” and agreeing to an extension with him is part of their plans for the […]

The San Francisco 49ers continue to scour the league in a bid to acquire a capable playmaker ahead of the 2021 NFL season. Their latest target was rumored to be Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater who just concluded his first season with the team back in 2020. Via Joseph Person of The Athletic: “San Francisco […]

Over the weekend, a report surfaced and claimed that the Baltimore Ravens and quarterback Lamar Jackson were “far apart” in contract negotiations. However, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, there wasn’t any talk happening between the two sides, to begin with. In reality, Jackson’s stance regarding the current situation is still uncertain to […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is already on the road to recovery after he underwent toe surgery back on February 10th. He is expected to have a three-month timetable for his return and could potentially be ready to take the field by the start of training camp in July, via NFL Network‘s James Palmer. […]

Former NFL player and analyst Irv Cross passed away at the age of 81 on Sunday, according to ESPN. His son, Matthew, confirmed the news to the Philadelphia Eagles that his father died near his home in Roseville, Minnesota, though the cause of his death was not revealed. Cross played a total of nine seasons in […]

Veteran quarterback Alex Smith and the Washington Football Team are expected to part ways this week, according to Ian Rapoport and Kim Jones of NFL Network. The 36-year-old Smith wants to continue playing after winning AP Comeback Player of the Year in 2020. He returned to the field for Washington after suffering what initially looked […]

The Kansas City Chiefs set the bar so high for themselves that anything other than a Super Bowl would be considered a disappointment. That’s exactly what happened when they fell 31-9 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV.  It is important that the Chiefs not have a knee-jerk reaction to this setback and […]

The professional playing career of golf legend Tiger Woods was suddenly put in peril after he suffered major leg injuries due to his involvement in a car crash near Los Angeles over the past week. However, it isn’t the first time that the sports world has witnessed a professional athlete be dealt with such gruesome […]