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All football players start with a dream to play professional football in the NFL. It’s always a good sight to see when people are able to make their dreams come true through hard work. Houston Texans 2020 draft pick Ross Blacklock is one of them and the rookie defensive end couldn’t hide his emotions when […]

The Arizona Cardinals have featured some great players over the years, including some that most fans don’t associate with the team. Here are five players you may have forgotten played for the franchise. 5. Kyle Vanden Bosch, 2001-2004 After a solid collegiate career at Nebraska, Vanden Bosch was selected in the second round of the […]

New England Patriots veteran wide receiver Julian Edelman may have caught many passes from a familiar man in long-time quarterback Tom Brady. However, 2020 will be a different scene as the 2015 NFL MVP Cam Newton is now calling the plays with Brady moving on to Tampa Bay. A new connection is currently in the […]

If you’ve only followed the NFL for the last decade or so, then you do not associated the Cincinnati Bengals with postseason success. Unfortunately for the Bengals and the team’s incredibly loyal and knowledgeable fan base, Cincinnati has found quite a bit of regular season success since the turn of the century, though the AFC […]

A cloud of uncertainty still looms over Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch’s future in the gridiron. However, a new opportunity opened up for him and his brand off the field. The Super Bowl XLVIII champion and sports merchandise retailer Fanatics have recently announced a multi-year agreement to sell BEAST MODE apparel. The two-time NFL […]

Many of the league’s teams and players may not want to play in preseason games for fear of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. However, for some undrafted players, it’s their only way to make a team’s final roster. Former NFL fullback John Kuhn feels for the players who won’t get the same opportunities he did back […]

Make no mistake: New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins is more than an athlete and he’s not afraid to air his thoughts. Jenkins recently joined Don Lemon of CNN in a quick interview to discuss a recent tweet of U.S. President Donald Trump. In another headline-grabbing statement, the POTUS once again denounced the kneeling of […]

The Wilf family of the Minnesota Vikings is reportedly a “serious candidate” to buy the Minnesota Timberwolves of the NBA. As reported by ESPN Insider Adam Schefter, Vikings majority owner Zygi Wilf and his family are interested in buying the franchise from Glen Taylor, who has made the team available for sale earlier on Tuesday. […]

Russell Wilson has nothing but love for his former Seattle Seahawks teammate Michael Bennett, who has decided to hang up his cleats for good. Both stars shared the locker room for five seasons in Seattle and even won a Super Bowl Title together in 2013. Wilson took to Twitter to express his happiness for his […]

Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker is apparently a man of many talents that includes catching passes over defenders, breaking tackles, and…creating cartoons? Parker recently unveiled his very own cartoon on Twitter while also revealing that he is a big fan of animation in general. With more to come in the next few months, according […]

Future Pro Hall of Fame wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is widely recognized as one of the more respected, intelligent, and caring players from around the league. Fitzgerald apparently also has quite a sense of humor as the legendary pass-catcher recently roasted one of his Arizona Cardinals teammates in defensive back Budda Baker. The Cardinals legend […]

At this point, it is hard to argue against the fact that Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the best overall player in the NFL. Already a league MVP, Super Bowl Champion, Super Bowl MVP, and half-a-billion-dollar signal-caller, Mahomes somehow still finds a way to impress on a variety of different levels upon taking […]

The NFLPA updated a blunder on Tuesday when presenting new information on the latest batch of COVID-19 testing results. According to ESPN’s Field Yates, the players union updated the “95” number of positive coronavirus cases among NFL players to 59. After previously listing on its website that 95 players leaguewide had a known positive COVID […]

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey is once again seeking a new, long-term contract after failing to come to terms with his previous employer, the Jacksonville Jaguars. Coming over to Los Angeles midway through last season by way of a trade away from the Jaguars, it remains to be seen as to whether or not […]

Veteran NFL running back Devonta Freeman remains an unrestricted free agent after previously being released by the Atlanta Falcons earlier this offseason. Because Freeman has yet to find his next NFL home with the month of August now looming large, it appears as though the longtime Falcons rusher has kicking things into high gear en […]

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson is still grieving the “double doink.” Sharing a SportsCenter tweet asking social-media users to recall a sports moment that had them impersonating the infamous “Crying” Jordan meme, the 26-year-old Bears wideout brought up the “double doink,” cutting himself over before uttering the entire title. The Double…. nvm https://t.co/TyGpiro94Q — […]

Indianapolis Colts guard Quentin Nelson is widely considered as one of the NFL’s premier offensive lineman. It appears his skill set stretches beyond the gridiron and onto the hardwood. Nelson’s raw power off the line of scrimmage for the Colts has helped him kick off his career with back-to-back first-team All-Pro honors. His attributes clearly […]

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton has made it clear that he has a chip on his shoulder going into the 2020 NFL season. Cornerback Stephon Gilmore is now doing what he can to help his new teammate get acclimated to the system. For years, the ‘Patriot Way’ has served as a proving ground for […]

The New York Giants are likely not to retire former quarterback Eli Manning’s jersey this upcoming season, according to Zack Rosenblatt in NJ.com. The problem, not Manning’s credentials, is what could be a fan-less environment at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Yesterday, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced no fans could attend Giants […]

According to a Tuesday evening report from Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, the NFL and NFLPA seem to be making progress on the size of rosters heading into training camp. Rapoport has learned that roster sizes are “expected to be 80 players to start camp” this time around. Typically, the 32 NFL teams are allowed to […]

With training camp set to begin in the coming weeks, the NFL and NFLPA have suddenly made plenty of headway on several hot-button issues during negotiations. Among them has been their decision on the fate of the rest of the preseason. Although the NFL had initially cut the number of preseason games down to two, […]

The Chicago Bears signed rookie Cole Kmet, a tight end out of Notre Dame selected by the NFC North franchise in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft (43rd overall), per The Athletic’s Kevin Fishbain. I’m told Bears TE Cole Kmet has signed his rookie contract. — Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) July 21, 2020 Kmet, […]

The Cleveland Browns managed to revamp their offense once again with the addition of tight end Austin Hooper in free agency. Unfortunately, it has since been followed up with rumors of tight end David Njoku’s request for a trade ahead of the 2020 NFL season. There has been some speculation regarding Njoku’s immediate future in […]

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach earned a new title, but it has nothing to do with the Super Bowl champion’s front-office responsibilities. “Brett Veach Way” was added to a two-block part of North Birch Street in hometown Mount Carmel Township, Pennsylvania. Per in Adam Teicher in ESPN on the Chiefs GM: “People say […]

Electronic Arts’ Madden NFL series has become a big part of football culture over the years, a part players and fans take very seriously. NFL Players, past and present, play this game faithfully and expect it to adhere to the EA sports slogan, ‘It’s in the game.’ When the game doesn’t meet players’ expectations, they […]

While players have expressed their concern over the lack of safety guidelines the NFL has put forth ahead of training camp, many shot down the prospect of having to play with a mouth shield. Regardless, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has put the onus on himself to take precautions. Russell Wilson admitted during an appearance […]

Although teams around the NFL are bracing for the financial repercussions playing the 2020 NFL season through the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Green Bay Packers are prepared to weather the storm. The Packers were among the teams that have announced retractions on fan attendance. Fortunately, they managed to rake in some serious revenue during that […]

The Los Angeles Rams were set to proceed with the final steps of their relocation by kicking off the 2020 NFL season at the newly-constructed SoFi Stadium. Unfortunately, it appears fans will have to wait to experience it firsthand due to the restrictions placed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Teams around the league […]

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. did not have the year he was expecting with good friend and fellow wideout Jarvis Landry in Ohio last season. Both did go over a thousand yards receiving but their individual performances didn’t generate team success. OBJ fell short. Still, the unsuccessful 2019 campaign barely took the shine […]

The Carolina Panthers have an odd franchise trajectory. They entered the NFL in 1995, instantly climbed into the upper echelon ranks by winning 12 games and making it all the way to the NFC Championship Game as soon as their second season and then stunk for six years before making it to their first Super […]

The Buffalo Bills are fully back. They earned a wild card spot in 2019 with a 10-6 record. In 2020, they will look to take the next step and win the AFC East Division now that Tom Brady is in the NFC with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Josh Allen took a step forward last season […]

The New York Jets have had some absolute legends walk through their doors. That includes Joe Namath, one of the most famous quarterbacks of all-time. They also had a superstar running back in Curtis Martin and wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson. That’s just the tip of the iceberg though. We could go on for days about […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars don’t have a very extensive history, as they entered the NFL in 1995 and have yet to make a Super Bowl appearance. However, that does not mean they haven’t had some terrific players walk through their doors. Sure, the Jaguars have made just one playoff appearance since 2008, and for much of […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 86 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 86 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 86 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan pick their top 10 NFL defensive players […]

The NFL Players Association and the league have been part of a continuous dialogue these past weeks regarding daily COVID-19 testing, preseason games, and safety protocols for the season and though there have been breakthroughs in those talks, it seems as though the two parties have also been discussing a different issue as well. According […]

Even when the team hasn’t found much success, the Miami Dolphins are always in the news because of the market they play in. Still, the team has rostered some players that most fans don’t typically associate with the franchise. Here are five players you may have forgotten played for the Dolphins. 5. Daunte Culpepper, 2006 […]

Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth and his wife Melissa had a first-hand experience battling against the coronavirus. The Athletic’s Jourdan Rodrigue shared in a series of tweets the situation surrounding the entire family contracting the virus from around mid-June to the end of the month. The Whitworths went through the experience in mid-to-end […]

Every year, HBO comes out with a new season of Hard Knocks, a television show about the training camp of an NFL team. This year, they are double-dipping. The Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers will be featured on the show. It worked out perfectly for 2020 too. With everything crazy going on, training camp […]

Jon Gruden’s first two seasons back with the Las Vegas Raiders franchise haven’t exactly gone to plan. After a disastrous 2018, Gruden’s team did improve last year ending at seven wins and nine losses. Led by some rebounding veterans, a relatively unknown tight end, and an outstanding rookie running back, the Raiders did look much […]