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Wide receiver Devin Funchess of the Green Bay Packers has opted out of the 2020 NFL season due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. #Packers WR Devin Funchess has opted out, source said. — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) July 28, 2020 Of course, with COVID-19 causing concern for certain players, some of them are choosing to […]

When Russell Wilson first entered the NFL in 2012 with the Seahawks, he was merely asked to take care of the football and to try not to do too much. In other words, he was a game manager. Goodness, how times have changed. The Seattle Seahawks star has gone from a game manager to one […]

There was a time when Aaron Rodgers of the Packers was a bona fide fantasy football stud. It remains to be seen if he can ever recapture those glory days. The Green Bay Packers quarterback has shown obvious signs of a decline over the past couple of seasons, so much so that the Packers actually […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have expressed confidence in Alshon Jeffery returning to form during the 2020 season. But it appears he’ll have to wait to prove himself to the team. While the Eagles prepare to begin training camp, Jeffery has been placed on the PUP list, per Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer. #Eagles have placed […]

Patrick Mahomes became a bit richer after signing his historic contract extension with the Kansas City Chiefs this offseason. According to ESPN’s Louis Riddick, Mahomes bought a brand new Ferrari following his huge contract with Kansas City. Look what the man who I call the Ferrari just got 🔥🔥🤷🏾‍♂️….@PatrickMahomes pic.twitter.com/mSeWSYj8Ve — Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) July […]

Could Aaron Rodgers finish his career in a uniform other than that of the Green Bay Packers? And could it be with the Chicago Bears? Rodgers’ future in Green Bay became a major topic of discussion back in April when the Packers used their first-round draft pick on Utah State quarterback Jordan Love. While Rodgers […]

The New York Jets traded safety Jamal Adams to the Seattle Seahawks over the weekend, ending a standoff that began during the middle of the 2019 NFL campaign. On Tuesday, Jets head coach Adam Gase made his first public statement since the deal, saying he wishes Adams well: “We wish him nothing but the best,” […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes became a rich man this summer. A very rich man. The superstar inked a massive 10-year, $503 million contract extension with the Chiefs earlier this month, ensuring that he will be in Kansas City through most of his prime. This comes after Mahomes led the Chiefs to a Super […]

The Green Bay Packers have one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play football on their roster at the moment. Aaron Rodgers has been with the team since they drafted him back in 2005. And he’s been their starter since 2008. However, that time may be coming to an end soon. The writing appears to […]

The Tennessee Titans have been mentioned as a potential landing spot for free-agent defensive lineman Jadeveon Clowney, but we should probably pump the brakes. At least for now. Titans head coach Mike Vrabel says that the club has not scheduled a visit with Clowney in Nashville, according to Turron Davenport of ESPN.com. Clowney entered free […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 87 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 87 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 87 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan begin their 2020 NFL preview series, starting […]

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Marquise Goodwin has chosen to sit out the shortened 2020 NFL season citing concerns about the ongoing pandemic. The decision was published in a tweet by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Source: #Eagles speedy WR Marquise Goodwin plans to opt-out for the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns. He has informed the […]

The Carolina Panthers may be one of the NFL’s youngest franchises, but they’ve still rostered some very good wideouts during their relatively short time in the league. Here are the five best wide receivers in franchise history. 5. Kelvin Benjamin Now out of the league, Benjamin became a meme because of his large frame for […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are now going to officially start a new rebuilding era with their franchise quarterback in LSU Tigers star Joe Burrow. The two sides have recently agreed to an agreement that will lock the services of the 23-year old rookie. NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport disclosed the details on the contract signing on […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to add more targets in time for the looming return of long-time veteran quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in the upcoming season. The team snagged former Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood from the free-agent market to add more depth to their offense. The deal agreed by both sides is set to […]

With many things going around in society these days, several NFL players have already opted out of playing in the upcoming season. However, the New England Patriots lead the list having six total players who will be foregoing to play football in September. Patriots head tactician Bill Belichick was jokingly suspected to be the whisperer […]

Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes is now officially a part-owner of the Kansas City Royals. The Royals announced the addition of Mahomes to their ownership group, with the Super Bowl-winning quarterback adding yet another incredible accomplishment to his resume in the process. By joining the Royals’ ownership group, Mahomes becomes the youngest owner in […]

The primary pieces of the New England Patriots are slowly falling one by one upon the looming return of the upcoming 2020 NFL season. Safety Patrick Chung is among the latest to pull out of playing football because of his newborn child and fear for the dreaded coronavirus pandemic. ESPN NFL reporter Mike Reiss disclosed […]

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith has already recovered from his devastating leg injury. As it stands, his intention is to play in the upcoming season. However, Smith’s return to action will only happen once he passes the physicals required for a returning injured player. Coach Ron Rivera discusses the opportunity for Alex Smith if […]

The Cleveland Browns were poised to take over the league with their big-name roster. In fact, they were deemed by many as a dark-horse playoff contender last season. However, it didn’t turn out the way they wanted it to be. The Browns ended with a subpar 6-10 record to finish third in the AFC North […]

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams was as surprised as anyone else when he saw himself unveiled this early on the Top 100 Players of 2020 list. The seven-year veteran was voted by his peers to sit at the 57th spot for this year’s rendition. The 27-year old player voiced his reaction on Twitter: […]

Dana Stubblefield was once a star defensive lineman for the San Francisco 49ers. But he’s now so far-removed from his NFL heights as the 3-time Pro Bowler is set to do jail time. According to the New York Post, Stubblefield has been convicted of raping a ‘mentally delayed’ woman. The incident occurred in 2015 when […]

The Washington Football Team has been in the headlines for all of the wrong reasons recently. Head coach Ron Rivera doesn’t want the franchise’s past mistakes to define  the future of the organization. While speaking to the media, Rivera made a firm plea for the local press to help Washington move forward. “So to me […]

The New England Patriots will be missing the services of another veteran starter for the upcoming season. This time, it’s right tackle Marcus Cannon who announced his official opt out earlier today. The 32-year old player will be skipping the 2020 football proceedings because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Karen Guregian of the Boston Herald […]

The New York Jets may have shipped their star safety, Jamal Adams to the Seattle Seahawks, but apparently their goal remains the same. Jets general manager Joe Douglas has reaffirmed his commitment to winning. Douglas claimed that one trade won’t change the direction that the front office has already set for the team. This was […]

There is vast majority of players who’ve decided to kneel during the national anthem in the 2020 NFL season. But don’t expect Stephon Tuitt of the Pittsburgh Steelers to be one of them. In an interesting post on Twitter, Tuitt revealed the reason why he won’t be kneeling for the national anthem. “Also I’m not […]

New England Patriots inside linebacker Dont’a Hightower becomes the latest player to beg off from playing in the upcoming season. The former Crimson Tide joins tackle Marcus Cannon, fullback Danny Vitale, and guard Najee Toran as Patriots players who have opted not to play amid the coronavirus pandemic. ESPN Senior NFL insider Adam Schefter announced […]

It’s been a rocky half-century for the New Orleans Saints in the NFL. The Louisiana- based franchise have been in and out of playoff contention and have struggled to get a stronghold of the NFC South division. But, there have been some incredible seasons that show that the Saints can be competitive, given the right […]

The Seattle Seahawks made quite a splash with the acquisition of New York Jets safety Jamal Adams. Despite rumors swirling about their potential interest, it seems the San Francisco 49ers and John Lynch were content with letting the saga play out. According to Matt Maiocco NBC Sports Bay Area, general manager John Lynch says the […]

Consistently on the wrong side of public comments made by former safety Jamal Adams, New York Jets coach Adam Gase seems to have won the battle. But with the end result of the ‘war’ unknown at this time, only time will tell if Gase comes out on top. After feuding with safety Jamal Adams, to […]

It is now official — the Seattle Seahawks of the NFC West have acquired Pro Bowl safety Jamal Adams via trade from the New York Jets. With several players and a slew of future NFL Draft picks moving back and forth between East Rutherford and Seattle, Adams is no doubt the most notable name in […]

Seattle Seahawks offensive lineman Chance Warmack will apparently go two seasons without playing a single down of regulation NFL football. Warmack has now become the third NFL player to opt-out of the upcoming 2020 campaign due to the ongoing “coronavirus” that continues to sweep through the United States. In addition to Warmack, Kansas City Chiefs […]

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver and return specialist De’Anthony Thomas has elected to opt-out of the upcoming 2020 NFL campaign, according to Pro Football Talk. Thomas has selected such an option as every NFL player can elect to do this season due to the ongoing “coronavirus” pandemic. Thomas is not the only player to opt-out as […]

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback and the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft Joe Burrow has yet to sign his first NFL contract. Currently, one of only a few remaining first-round picks left to sign their respective four-year rookie contracts, the Bengals franchise cornerstone apparently hasn’t let such a situation affect him this offseason. […]

Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider made a huge splash over the weekend en route to officially acquiring Pro Bowl safety Jamal Adams from the New York Jets. As a result of the massive move for the Seahawks, Seattle head coach Pete Carroll recently made a point to praise Schneider for his role in making such […]

The New York Jets made all kinds of headlines in the past week, ranging from their star player on defense to the owner turned U.S. ambassador. Jets owner Woody Johnson, who serves in a diplomatic role in the Trump administration to the United Kingdom, was in hot water due to allegations of corruption along with […]

Playing for the Green Bay Packers is no laughing matter. The four-time Super Bowl champions are one of the most revered franchises in NFL football along with nine more titles before the AFL-NFL merger. Further, all six numbers retired by the franchise are also Hall of Famers. No joke. Here are the six people with […]

The Kansas City Chiefs, two-time Super Bowl champions, presently have 10 numbers officially retired by the franchise. Of those players, seven are enshrined in Canton in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Here are the esteemed people to be formally and forever immortalized by the Chiefs organization. No. 3: Jan Stenerud The lowest number of […]

Training camps around the NFL are set to begin this week and teams are wondering if some of their starters will be ready. According to The Athletic’s Jeff Howe, it’s uncertain if Sony Michel will be able to practice with the New England Patriots at the start of training camp. It’s still uncertain if Sony […]