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Although training camp my be in full swing, the Houston Texans have taken a cautious approach with defensive end J.J. Watt so far. It appears to all be part of the plan for head coach Bill O’Brien. Watt has ended three of the last four seasons on injured reserve. According to Aaron Wilson of the […]

As Drew Lock enters his second season under center for the Denver Broncos, protecting his blind side will be a priority. That responsibility will mainly fall to Garrett Bolles—one of the few incumbent starters on a revamped offensive line. The former first-round pick has underwhelmed through his first three seasons in the NFL, and he […]

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is running his first training camp without Tom Brady as QB1 since 2001. And to the surprise of absolutely nobody, he doesn’t seem to broken up about it (at least publicly). As Belichick sees it, players come and go in NFL, including stars and Hall of Famers. The […]

It’s early in training camp, but Philadelphia Eagles rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts is already getting rave reviews from his coaches and teammates. And he is showing off the talent that made him one of the most successful players in college football history. Inevitably, the hype around Hurts is building, and Philly fans will be eager […]

Atlanta Falcons safety Keanu Neal made the Pro Bowl in 2017 in his second year in the NFL, but he’s barely seen the field in the two seasons since. A knee injury limited him to one game in 2018, only for Neal to suffer a torn Achilles in Week 3 last season. As a result, […]

Green Bay Packers rookie Jordan Love has a lot to learn before he can keep up with incumbent quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Not much is really expected from Love yet coming into this season, with the Packers still trying to win-now. But so far, head coach Matt LaFleur is seeing a lot he likes from the […]

Brandon Aiyuk, the 25th overall pick of the San Francisco 49ers in the 2020 NFL Draft, has impressed both head coach Kyle Shanahan and tight end George Kittle. From their point of view, the rookie will be big things to the fold. Shanahan believes that Aiyuk has the talent and the work ethic to succeed […]

The Cleveland Browns got some rough news today following practice. Browns cornerback Kevin Johnson remains in the hospital tonight following a scary situation during a play. On a diving pass drill, rookie tight end Harrison Bryant along with Johnson went for the ball, with Bryant landing on top of Johnson, lacerating his liver with the […]

For San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, it’s been a treat watching offensive live man Trent Williams battle it out with defensive end Nick Bosa at training camp. Shanahan shared his thoughts on watching Williams and Bosa face off. He noted that it’s been entertaining — seeing the sheer talent the two possess and […]

Is Chicago Bears rookie Cole Kmet the next Jimmy Graham? He very well might be if Graham is to be believed. Speaking to the media following practice on Thursday, Graham heaped praise on the rookie. “His football intelligence, and his ability to soak in these plays, understand his assignments, and to understand football and defenses […]

It sure does look like Cleveland Browns stars Baker Mayfield and Odell Beckham Jr are on the same page early on in training camp. Video of training camp shows Mayfield launch a 50-yard bomb to Beckham, with the second-year Brown making a spectacular catch while being double covered.   While the pass could have been […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are only three seasons removed from winning the Super Bowl. But two players on the roster that had forgettable seasons last year were not on the team on that fateful occasion. Defensive tackle Malik Jackson and wide receiver JJ Arcega-Whiteside both had tough 2019 seasons for different reasons. Arcega-Whiteside was a rookie […]

Running backs are the position that fantasy football drafters — if they are trying to win their league championship — are hitting early and hitting the hardest. This position simply offers the most potential value. And with the number of running backs that earn first-round fantasy grades, it makes the most sense to hit this […]

NFL kickers are usually selected with the last draft pick, but putting in an effort to select a proficient kicker in the right round is vital. Kickers still matter in fantasy football and can contribute to the success of a draft roster. The position is usually utilized in deeper leagues where most of the upper-tier […]

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera has revealed that he has been diagnosed with lymph node cancer, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Rivera, 58, told Schefter that he felt a lump in his neck in July and that he saw a doctor a few weeks later when it didn’t go away. The doctor eventually diagnosed him with […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback and former No. 1 overall pick Baker Mayfield seemed to warrant his draft selection almost as soon as he took over under center for the “Dawg Pound.” Mayfield went 6-7 in 13 starts, throwing for 3,725 yards and 27 touchdowns while offering Browns fans a glimmer of hope. But Mayfield has to […]

The Big Ten conference has postponed the 2020 college football season, leading some players to declare for next year’s draft instead of playing. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Ambry Thomas, a standout cornerback from Michigan, is declaring for the 2021 NFL Draft. And now Michigan CB Ambry Thomas, one of the country’s top CBs, has […]

Much has been made about whether Cam Newton will start for the New England Patriots to begin the season or not. While the Patriots are concerned with the status of his foot, they are more concerned with his shoulder ailment, per Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports. “Multiple sources I’ve spoken to have said if they’re […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 94 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 94 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 94 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan complete their 2020 NFL preview series, finishing […]

Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Shane Steichen is impressed with rookie quarterback Justin Herbert thus far. During a conference call with reporters on Thursday, Steichen said that Herbert “hasn’t flinched yet” when facing the pass rush in practice and that’s “a good sign for down the road.” Chargers OC Shane Steichen on Justin Herbert: "He hasn't […]

The New York Jets have somewhat of a makeshift wide receiver group and they could be adding to it soon. It was revealed on Thursday that the Jets are working out former No. 7 pick Kevin White, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Free agent WR Kevin White is going to be working out for the […]

The Cleveland Browns could be in the market for a linebacker following a potential season-ending injury to Mack Wilson. According to the NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the Browns are planning to work out former Super Bowl MVP Malcolm Smith. The #Browns are having veteran LB Malcolm Smith in for a workout this week, source says. […]

Denver Broncos rookie receiver KJ Hamler will be sidelined for a couple of weeks after sustaining a hamstring injury during training camp, according to ESPN’s Jeff Legwold. Hamler, who was the Broncos’ second-round pick in this year’s NFL Draft, has already been impressive in his first few weeks in training camp. Hamler showcased his electric speed […]

Todd Davis was expected to be relied upon at inside linebacker for the Denver Broncos again in 2020. But the veteran linebacker could be set to miss some time. During Thursday’s practice, Davis went down with an injury and needed help getting off of the field, per The Athletic’s Lindsay Jones. Broncos linebacker Todd Davis […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have already announced that their home games won’t operate at full capacity in 2020. And now they’ll be making more changes to their home-game experience this season. On Thursday, Kansas City announced significant alterations to fan participation at home games. Of course, with the name of the team being the Chiefs, […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees faced intense criticism in June for his comments regarding kneeling during the national anthem. Brees’ remarks drew a sharp rebuke across the sports landscape, including some of his teammates. Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins believed Brees remarks were offensive to African Americans and that he was misrepresenting what they were […]

Dez Bryant is seeking to make a return to the NFL in 2020 and he hinted at possibly joining the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Bryant finished his workout with Baltimore, but nothing is “imminent.” The workout for free agent WR Dez Bryant is over with the #Ravens, and […]

The Chicago Bears signed veteran free agent tight end Jimmy Graham this offseason. A few years ago, this would have been absolutely massive news. Now though, it was simply another signing that came and went. A couple of “down” years have switched the narrative on Graham really quickly. So what’s that done to him? According […]

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross left the team to care for his son and the mother of his son – both of who had tested positive for COVID-19. According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, he is set to return to training camp. From Inside Training camp on @nflnetwork: A Reddit user with the […]

Green Bay Packers incoming rookie quarterback Jordan Love has one of the best possible mentors at the position in veteran superstar Aaron Rodgers. So what is it like working with a future Hall of Famer and one of the greatest to ever play the position? According to Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com, Love opens up about […]

Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell was on SiriusXM NFL Radio to discuss the rumors going around that a Yannick Ngakoue trade was imminent. He pushed back against those rumors. .@Jaguars General Manager Dave Caldwell addresses the trade rumors surrounding DE Yannick Ngakoue… "If he's being traded, I wish somebody would let me know." 👇MUST […]

The Chicago Bears made a couple of moves to bolster their tight end unit this offseason. That included signing veteran star Jimmy Graham and selecting rookie Cole Kmet in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. And according to Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times on Twitter, Kmet had a pretty funny confession about […]

The San Francisco 49ers made a litany of roster moves Thursday, the largest of which stems from wide receiver Jalen Hurd being placed on injured reserve (IR) list due to a torn ACL that is expected to end his 2020 season before it ever began. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the team signed wide […]

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Josh Oliver has been somewhat snakebitten during the early portion of his NFL career, with news coming down Thursday that he sustained a broken foot during training camp and will need to undergo surgery to repair the ailment, which has landed him on injured reserve, per Ian Rapoport of the NFL […]

The Las Vegas Raiders selected cornerback Damon Arnette with the 19th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, and it appears he already has a new fan. NFL legend and former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson took to Twitter to praise the rookie defensive back. I’m not sure who number 20 is for the […]

Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle La’el Collins was not at practice Thursday after being involved in what Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network describes as a “major crash.” Collins appears to have escaped unscathed, as Michael Gehlkin of the Dallas Morning News reports that the lineman is “OK.” This sounded scary. La’El Collins got cut off, […]

With media access severely hampered during the early stages of NFL training camp in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, sometimes it falls in the lap of players to inform everyone how other players are looking at camp. Take Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski, for example, who dished on quarterback Tom Brady, a […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made plenty of big moves this offseason. Getting superstar tight end Rob Gronkowski to come out of retirement after just one year has to be one of the biggest, though. Gronkowski has long been considered one of the greatest tight ends—not just in football today, but of all time. So how […]

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott sounds as if he’s awfully glad to have Aldon Smith on his team, rather than having to worry about being chased down by what was once one of the game’s prolific pass-rushers. After seeing Smith practice ahead of the start of the 2020 year, Prescott described what he has seen […]