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Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said he does not need to explain the reason for acquiring wide receiver Stefon Diggs from the Minnesota Vikings. McDermott explained Diggs was immensely productive during his time with the Vikings while also having the opportunity to play in the playoffs and experience that kind of pressure (via Nick […]

The Cincinnati Bengals released quarterback Andy Dalton on Thursday, officially bringing a nine-year partnership to an end. President Mike Brown said Dalton “holds a special place in my heart” and thanked him for always carrying about his business in a professional manner (per the team’s website): “Andy will always hold a special place with this […]

John Lynch knows San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has staked his claim as the best player at his position in recent years. It might just earn him a record-breaking contract. Lynch, the 49ers’ general manager, said Kittle “isn’t going anywhere,” suggesting the Niners will look to reach an extension with Kittle at some […]

Incoming Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is finding motivation in his draft spot. The Vikings made Jefferson the No. 22 overall pick, immediately after the Philadelphia Eagles selected Jalen Reagor at No. 21. Four receivers (including Reagor) were drafted ahead of Jefferson, which does not sit well with the former LSU star. In fact, […]

The Los Angeles Rams entered the 2020 NFL Draft with seven draft picks and came away with seven players. While the Rams selected safety Jordan Fuller in the sixth round, Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead received tons of texts from other teams reassuring the selection. “He’s one of those guys where it’s always […]

Johnathan Joseph decided to sign with the Tennessee Titans on Wednesday and his reasoning is pretty sound. Just a day after inking a deal with the Titans, Joseph revealed why he chose to sign with Tennessee. For starters, Joseph already has some familiarity with Tennessee’s new defensive backs coach, Anthony Midget. Midget served as the […]

Incoming Denver Broncos rookie wideout KJ Hamler is ready to contribute from the jump, regardless of whether he is considered a top option. Hamler spoke about his mentality as an undersized receiver for the Broncos, stating he always plays with some extra motivation and grit (via Jon Heath of USA TODAY): “I think I bring […]

Despite his astonishing resume, former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is still a free agent. There have been several teams reportedly interested in Newton; however, none of them have made a move yet. According to former NFL front office executive and current ESPN analyst Louis Riddick,  Newton would be perfect for the Los Angeles Rams […]

Hall of Fame offensive tackle Orlando Pace seems to have a gripe with the Los Angeles Rams franchise. The former Rams legend was incensed the team allowed seventh-round pick, Tremayne Anchrum Jr., to take the No. 76, the number Pace wore during his playing days. Pace took to Twitter and suggested there is a “disconnect […]

The Cincinnati Bengals cut longtime quarterback Andy Dalton on Thursday, clearing over $17 million in cap space and clearing the way for No. 1 overall pick Joe Burrow to start from Day 1. However, Dalton might not remain on the market for too long. Tyler Dragon of the Cincinnati Inquirer reported the Jacksonville Jaguars and New England […]

The Indianapolis Colts used the 34th overall pick of the 2020 NFL draft on a wide receiver, selecting former USC star Michael Pittman Jr. In a conference call with the front office and owner Jim Irsay, general manager Chris Ballard compared Pittman to former Pro Bowler Vincent Jackson. “Every time I watch him, I like […]

Incoming Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins will have quite a lot to live up to when he puts on his No. 85 jersey for the first time. After all, Chad Johnson hauled in 751 receptions for close to 11,000 yards and 66 touchdowns in that jersey in his 10 years with the Bengals. Johnson […]

The Washington Redskins are officially in search of a starting left tackle after trading Trent Williams to the San Francisco 49ers. Williams sat out the entirety of the 2019 season, anyway, but replacement tackles Ereck Flowers and Donald Penn are both gone. As such, the Redskins are on the lookout for options to protect Dwayne […]

Philadelphia Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman strongly asserted the franchise’s belief in quarterback Carson Wentz on Thursday. Roseman said the team is “married” to Wentz as the face of the franchise during an appearance on the RapSheet + Friends podcast. “We are married to Carson Wentz. Coach Pederson & I, Mr. Lurie & I — […]

The Chicago Bears had a void at strong safety ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft and they’ve decided instead to address it in free agency. After not taking a safety in the draft, the Bears signed Tashaun Gipson to a one-year deal. Prior to this year’s draft, it was expected that Chicago could target a safety […]

The Los Angeles Rams have had a whirlwind of an offseason that included the shocking release of Todd Gurley. Despite owing him money, Gurley won’t be filing a grievance against Los Angeles this offseason. Earlier this offseason, due to their dire cap situation, the Rams began fielding offers for the All-Pro running back. After having […]

The Washington Redskins’ backfield situation is a little uncertain, which helps explain why they selected Memphis hybrid Antonio Gibson in the third round. Gibson is listed as a wide receiver, but he also lined up in the backfield and even under center for the Tigers this past season, tallying 12 total touchdowns. Gibson also displayed […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 67 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 67 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 67 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan look over updated odds for the MVP […]

The Las Vegas Raiders had several receivers to choose from with the 12th overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft. However, selecting former Alabama star Henry Ruggs was no brainer for General Manager Mike Mayock, because his speed and explosion set him apart from the other wideouts. During a visit with Rich Eisen, Mayock explained how […]

The Washington Redskins have reportedly declined their fifth-year option on former first-round pick Reuben Foster, according to Les Carpenter of the Washington Post. The Redskins declined the fifth-year option for linebacker Reuben Foster a person with knowledge of the situation said. — Les Carpenter (@Lescarpenter) April 30, 2020 Foster missed the entirety of the 2019 season […]

The San Francisco 49ers made a run at hometown hero Tom Brady this offseason prior to sticking with Jimmy Garoppolo as their quarterback of the future. But the pursuit of Brady is merely water under the bridge for Garoppolo and Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan. Shanahan said he was able to have an open and […]

The Miami Dolphins have waived defensive end Taco Charlton, per ESPN’s Field Yates. The Dolphins have waived DE Taco Charlton, a Cowboys first round pick in 2017. He had 5.0 sacks this past season. — Field Yates (@FieldYates) April 30, 2020 Charlton had 5.0 sacks and a pair of forced fumbles in 10 games with […]

The 2020 NFL Draft is officially over. And with it, comes all the chatter that always follows the event. Which players did a teams reach on and took earlier than expected? What prospects fell down the draft boards and went earlier than anyone thought? Did any crazy trades happen? What about selections that didn’t make […]

The San Francisco 49ers were able to land Trent Williams in a trade during the 2020 NFL Draft after talks with the Minnesota Vikings fell apart. While speaking about the trade, Williams claimed that San Francisco was his preferred destination. “I’m extremely excited to get back in the building with, not only Kyle, but there’s […]

Some players might grow dispirited at being traded so many times in their careers. But not Brandin Cooks. The veteran wideout will be playing for his fourth team in the last five seasons when he suits up for the Houston Texans in 2020. However, Cooks takes it as a compliment, stating the fact he has […]

The Green Bay Packers traded up in the 2020 NFL Draft’s first round last Thursday in order to select Utah State quarterback Jordan Love with the 26th overall pick. The move was immediately compared to the time the Packers, despite veteran star gunslinger Brett Favre holding down the fort under center, selected a then-California prospect […]

The Houston Texans completed a curious trade earlier this offseason, shipping out star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins for veteran running back David Johnson and two draft picks, neither of which were first-round picks in the 2020 NFL Draft. Following that move, head coach and general manager Bill O’Brien later dealt for Los Angeles Rams veteran […]

Atlanta Falcons veteran left tackle Jake Matthews has a new star running back to block for in the NFC South club’s loaded offense. Released Los Angeles Rams rusher Todd Gurley signed with the Falcons earlier this month, inking a one-year deal worth $6 million. Despite losing appeal with the Rams, Gurley, 25, already has a […]

Former Washington Redskins Pro Bowl offensive tackle Trent Williams will join a new team for the first time in 10 years as he headed to the San Francisco 49ers via trade this offseason. I f the 31-year-old veteran tackle has any worries about hooking up with a new franchise, he doesn’t show it. In fact, […]

The forthcoming 2020 NFL season is going to be thrown for a loop even if the league can maintain some semblance of normalcy with routine Sunday slate of games in the fall, with or without fans in attendance. What about the other sports? If college football can’t play in the fall, it’s possible the NFL […]

The 2020 NFL Draft is officially over. And with it, comes all the classic talk that always follows drafts. Who was surprisingly undrafted? Which players did a team reach on and took earlier than expected? What prospects fell down the draft boards and went earlier than anyone thought? Did any crazy trades happen? Any selections […]

Speedy Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III is a certifiable Al Davis-type draft pick — that much is undeniable. New revelations point to the Las Vegas Raiders selecting the former Crimson Tide wideout in an effort to emulate the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, one of the team’s division rivals in the AFC […]

Head coach Sean Payton and the New Orleans Saints traded up during the 2020 NFL Draft in the seventh and final round in order to curiously select Mississippi State quarterback Tommy Stevens. The 23-year-old Penn State transfer could have perhaps gone undrafted and later signed by the Saints, but reportedly NFC South division rival Carolina […]

The Chicago Bears have added a veteran wide receiver to their roster with the addition of Ted Ginn Jr., inking him to a one-year deal, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Ginn’s professional football odyssey will continue at least another season, his 14th in the league. He has spent the past three years with the […]

The Los Angeles Chargers seem content with bringing back wide receiver Mike Williams for a fifth-year, as the option on his contract was reportedly picked up, per Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. Paperwork on 5th-year options has been filed on these guys, I'm told: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, Chargers WR Mike Williams, Giants S Jabrill […]

The Andy Dalton Era has come to a conclusion in Cincinnati, officially, as of Thursday morning. The writing was on the wall for the past week with former LSU quarterback and reigning Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow having been selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, but Dalton’s release became […]

Former Miami Dolphins coach and current Alabama head coach Nick Saban was hoping that his star quarterback in Tua Tagovailoa would be drafted by his former NFL franchise. Saban got his wish last Thursday night, as Tagovailoa was selected with the fifth overall pick by the Dolphins. In a video conference, per Barry Jackson and […]

The Dallas Cowboys have a new No. 88 on their roster with rookie wide receiver CeeDee Lamb taking the number that has been worn by some of the more polarizing figures in team history. Drew Pearson was the first big-name wide receiver to wear the number. Michael Irvin took the number to new heights when […]

The Carolina Panthers parted ways with superstar quarterback Cam Newton earlier this offseason, while the Washington Redskins hired his former head coach, Ron Rivera. When the Panthers released the passer, the expectation by many was that Newton would not last long on the market. Yet here we are, after the 2020 NFL Draft, and the […]