NFL Articles - Page 2059

The New York Jets managed to shore up some quality depth in the backfield behind Le’Veon Bell by signing Frank Gore. It appears the 37-year-old continues to withstand the effects of Father Time. Gore is entering his 16th year in the NFL heading into the 2020 NFL season. According to Ralph Vacchiano of Sports New […]

Defenses, much like kickers when it comes to building a fantasy football squad, deserve nothing more than second-to-last-round attention from you when drafting. A defense is such a difficult and tough unit to project during the year, so the thought of using anything higher than a 14th-round selection on them is something that should never […]

The Arizona Cardinals selected UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen with the 10th overall pick back in 2018 with hopes of flipping the fate of the franchise around. However, the inexperienced rookie underwhelmed in his first season playing under center in the desert. The arrival of Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray eventually booted Rosen to the Miami […]

One of the Pittsburgh Steelers’s unofficial traditions is not to heap too much praise on rookies. However, that attitude seems to he changing now, evidenced by the universal acclaim rookie linebacker Alex Highsmith has been receiving in his first training camp. Head coach Mike Tomlin uncharacteristically lauded the first-year linebacker, and he’s been joined by […]

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was seen bagging prestigious awards left and right during his impressive run with the LSU Tigers last season. After inking his rookie contract with the Bengals, the 23-year old copped a different kind of hardware this time around. He recently spent an estimated amount of $25,000 for an icy number […]

A few days ago, Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mackensie Alexander sought permission to leave training camp due to family-related matters. It turned out his father, Jean Odney Alexandre, had been missing since Monday after he went on a berry-picking trip. His father was reported to have been accompanied by another man and people resorted to calling […]

High expectations were set on the new-look Cleveland Browns last season highlighted by the arrival of three-time Pro Bowl wideout Odell Beckham Jr. Despite having a ton of talent on the roster, the Browns failed to make the playoffs once again for the 18th-straight season. Beckham is looking forward to a better campaign in the […]

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was always known to be a dual-threat player ever since he entered the league in 2018. The third-year player used to favor running with his legs whenever his long bombs weren’t available. He’s looking to make changes to his game in the upcoming season and allow his team’s other weapons […]

Rookie defensive end Chase Young is expected by many to anchor the Washington Football Team’s defensive line for the years to come. However, the former Ohio State Buckeye was stopped in his tracks during his first training camp with the team. His recently sustained hip injury continues to limit him from fully participating in the […]

With tons of quarterback movement occurring throughout this past offseason, one that has been incredibly unique for a variety of different reasons, the 2020 campaign should be one of the more interesting go-rounds in recent years. Whether it is former New England Patriots signal-caller Tom Brady heading to Tampa Bay, former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam […]

The head coach career of Joe Judge is off to a strong start. The New York Giants first-year coach has made sure thus far that his team is ready for the upcoming season with a rather physical approach to this year’s training camp—and, second-year quarterback Daniel Jones won’t be exempted. In an unprecedented move, Judge […]

It is safe to say that New York Jets rookie offensive lineman Mekhi Becton is a very large man—to say the least. While the team’s latest first-round draft pick was merely standing around when he impressed social media onlookers on Tuesday, Becton’s size in comparison to Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder is simply staggering. The […]

Nick Bosa is looking to build on his impressive rookie season with the San Francisco 49ers. However, an injury may prevent him from beginning the season healthy. After undergoing an MRI on his leg, Kyle Shanahan opened up about Bosa’s injury. “Glad he ended up getting that MRI because there was more to it. . […]

Former LSU Tigers quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow is officially the starter under center for the Cincinnati Bengals. With the Bengals and head coach Zac Taylor selected the former collegiate standout with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, Burrow’s presence in Cincinnati appears to already be paying dividends for […]

DK Metcalf proved to be a steal at the No. 64 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft for the Seattle Seahawks. Following his stellar rookie campaign, Metcalf received a ringing endorsement from Seattle’s offensive coordinator, Brian Schottenheimer. “This guy is an unbelievable worker. He wants to be great,” Schottenheimer said, via Joe Fann of NBCSportsSeattle.com. […]

The Dallas Cowboys are one of the few teams in the NFL that will have fans present in their home opener in the 2020 season. Jerry Jones, the owner of the Cowboys, shared his opinion on some teams having fans in person while others won’t. “Absolutely [it’s fair],” Jones said on 105.3 The Fan on […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have gotten into full swing at training camp, but one of the members of the roster is taking a leave of absence. According to the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, cornerback Mackensie Alexander is leaving training camp due to a family emergency. Sources: #Bengals CB Mackensie Alexander has left training camp as the […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have high hopes of defending their crown in the 2020 NFL season. Unfortunately, they have suffered a setback with defensive tackle Mike Pennel. Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo had already indicated that Kansas City was expecting to be without Pennel to start the season. This has now been confirmed after being […]

Every year, the NFL and fantasy football leagues around the world see new breakout performances. Those performances help create new stars and build teams into championship contenders. What about “fantasy WR lose targets” situations? The receivers losing most targets must be identified. Fantasy football “lose targets” equations have to be figured out. Such situations take away […]

The NFL’s top wide receivers — Michael Thomas, DeAndre Hopkins, and Julio Jones — rack up huge fantasy football numbers each year. Most fans rush to get these big names to give their fantasy rosters a much-needed boost. Good news for fans in deeper leagues, a ton of pass-catching talent can still be plucked in […]

Running backs remain hot picks in every fantasy football draft board. The NFL has seen top-tier running backs like Christian McCaffrey, Ezekiel Elliott, and Saquon Barkley dominate in recent years. These players are certain to come off early in draft boards. Despite this, a handful of promising stars are still available in the middle and […]

Kyle Shanahan knows the Baltimore Ravens’ release of safety Earl Thomas has made him a coveted player heading into the 2020 NFL season. However, it appears that is hardly the case for the San Francisco 49ers. Despite his recent struggles, adding Earl Thomas would provide a major boost to any secondary given his Hall of […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 95 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 95 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 95 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan start the podcast’s fantasy football preview series […]

The Atlanta Falcons made quite a splash with the addition of former Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley this offseason. Head coach Dirk Koetter has taken precautionary steps in training camp to ensure that he is 100% by the time the 2020 NFL season rolls around. The health of Gurley’s left knee remains a […]

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia canceled the team’s practice on Tuesday, instead opting to use the time to honor Jacob Blake. Blake, 29, was shot several times in the back on Sunday by Kenosha, Wisconsin police officers in front of his children. He is being treated at a Milwaukee hospital and is reportedly paralyzed […]

The Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers have a new home starting in 2020. SoFi Stadium is highly regarded, everyone seems to love the new spot and can’t wait to see how it operates on game days. However, it appears we will have to wait a little longer to see what SoFi will […]

According to multiple outlets, the Detroit Lions have decided to cancel practice on Tuesday in response to the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network on Twitter, the Lions’ players decided to cancel practice. The #Lions have canceled practice today in response to the shooting of Jacob Blake in […]

The Dallas Cowboys have been linked to superstar safety Earl Thomas for quite some time now. So when the defensive back was released by the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, rumors started swirling. And according to Clarence Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on Twitter, Dallas owner Jerry Jones has not closed the door on […]

The New England Patriots have recently been buzzing with daily news regarding the developments in their quarterback competition. However, their AFC East division rival in the Miami Dolphins is also stuck in a somewhat similar situation. Ryan Fitzpatrick may have sealed the QB1 position for now, but a competition for the back-up role is brewing […]

Some quarterbacks instantly shine as they step foot in the NFL, while a handful also needs more time to adjust before they can be put on the same pedestal with the game’s best passers. The depth of the roster and the quality of the pieces around the quarterbacks deeply affect their chances to succeed, and […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is 38 years old and coming off a season in which he missed 14 games due to a serious elbow injury. Yet, there is a key reason to be optimistic about the two-time Super Bowl winner’s health before his 17th NFL campaign. Roethlisberger’s throwing elbow is apparently pain-free—a feeling he […]

The 2020 offseason saw both San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce sign generous contract extensions. Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz could be next in line to get his bag. The team and the 29-year old player recently continued contract talks in hopes of sealing an […]

Earlier this offseason, Eddie Jackson became the highest-paid safety in the NFL after the Chicago Bears gave him a four-year, $58.4 million extension. Nevertheless, his time as the top-paid safety lasted fewer than eight months. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Arizona Cardinals are making Budda Baker the highest-paid safety in NFL history. Arizona is […]

The New York Jets decided to add depth to the ground attacks of their offensive rotation with the signing of New Jersey native Pete Guerriero. The rookie ball-carrier went undrafted in the 2020 NFL Draft but was still impressive enough to land an opportunity with an NFL team. He recently visited and worked out with […]

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Jerry Jeudy was deemed as one of the highly-touted prospects in the 2020 NFL Draft. He came in at a time when the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has limited offseason proceedings including OTAs and preseason games. Despite the circumstances, the former Crimson Tide is anything but worried and is only focused […]

The New England Patriots were lacking a reliable tight end in 2019. The team is hoping one of their rookies can prevent that from happening again in 2020. As New England continues training camp, Bill Belichick is seeing progress in rookies Devin Asiasi and Dalton Keene. “Devin and Dalton have worked hard,” Belichick said. “They’ve […]

The lucrative contracts recently bagged by San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce upheaved the value of the tight end position from a financial standpoint. The Philadelphia Eagles have two prolific tight ends of their own in Zach Ertz and Dallas Goedert. Ertz still has two years […]

It remains to be seen when Tua Tagovailoa will make his debut for the Miami Dolphins during the 2020 season. At the least, he’s showing signs of progress during training camp. During Monday’s practice, Tagovailoa threw a 70-yard touchdown and is having other ‘flashes of brilliance’ during training camp. Gotta blast @Tua 🚀 Malcolm pic.twitter.com/NBLoLaE9Ex […]

The profound public clamor that was seen in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd made the case seem like the last straw of police brutality in America. Unfortunately, it wasn’t. Jacob Blake, another Black man, was recently shot in the back seven times at point-blank range by the police while getting into a […]