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Joel Bitonio is currently the Cleveland Browns’ longest-standing veteran. He’s been with the Browns for the past seven seasons, and it is more than unfortunate that the 29-year-old will miss out on Sunday’s playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers — Cleveland’s first postseason appearance in nearly two decades — after testing positive for COVID-19. Teammates […]

Heading into this postseason slate, it marks the first time that both the Buffalo Bills and the Cleveland Browns are playoff eligible, showing how absolutely rough these two teams have fared over the last two decades. However, the Bills — preparing to play the Colts on Saturday — seem to be in a much better […]

Even Eric Bieniemy can see this: Deshaun Watson is not happy with how the Houston Texans have handled the search for a new head coach, in part due to help from Patrick Mahomes. Reports have surfaced that Mahomes suggested current Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy as a good option for the next Texans […]

Trade rumors have begun to circulate involving Deshaun Watson of the Houston Texans following the team’s disappointing season in 2020. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Watson’s relationship with the Texans has taken a hit during the franchise’s head coach and general manager searches. #Texans QB Deshaun Watson is extremely unhappy with the organization […]

For the second consecutive year, the Baltimore Ravens and the Tennessee Titans will meet in the postseason. It’s time to continue our NFL odds series and make a Ravens-Titans Wild Card playoff prediction and pick. Last year, the Titans shocked the world by soundly defeating the 13-3 top-seeded Ravens and MVP Lamar Jackson 28-12 while […]

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow provided fans with an optimistic update about his timeline to return to the football field, in his first interview since suffering a season-ending knee injury. “I think I’ll be ready [for Week 1],” Burrow said on FS1, via Pro Football Talk. “I think it’ll be just fine.” Burrow’s exciting rookie season […]

The Los Angeles Rams are prepping for battle against the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Wild Card matchup. One major factor that could weigh against them is the availability of quarterback Jared Goff. As the day draws closer, many would assume that Goff’s status update would become clearer following his thumb surgery. However, Rams head […]

When it comes to today’s politics and the way that the nation’s society is shaping out, a lot of people believe athletes should just stay quiet and keep to themselves. However, Minnesota Vikings rookie wideout Justin Jefferson was the latest figure to voice his opinion on Wednesday’s matter, making it clear that players have every […]

Los Angeles Rams All-Pro left tackle Andrew Whitworth looked like a long shot to return to the team after suffering a devastating knee injury in a Week 9 win over the Seattle Seahawks. However, Whitworth is gearing up for a stunning playoff return. The Rams activated Whitworth from injured reserve Thursday, giving him an opportunity […]

The Dallas Cowboys are focused on the next season and what it could potentially mean for their franchise going forward. A majority of that involves some deligent rehabbing for some of their key players. Star wideout Amari Cooper is one of those few players in the batch as he underwent surgery on Thursday to his […]

The Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks are well acquainted. The two NFC West rivals battled at the top of the division for the majority of the 2020 season, with the Seahawks earning the crown after six wins in their final seven games. Seattle actually lost the first matchup between the two teams in Week […]

The Buffalo Bills have a couple of banged-up wide receivers heading into their Wild Card matchup with the Indianapolis Colts. Star wideout Stefon Diggs and slot receiver Cole Beasley both popped up on the injury report Thursday. Both Diggs (oblique) and Beasley (knee) are listed as questionable, though they each practiced in a limited fashion […]

The New Orleans Saints are finding ways to keep running back Alvin Kamara involved in playoff preparation while he adheres to the league’s COVID-19 protocols. Kamara is participating in practices remotely, per ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, using a live video decoder at home. Saints head coach Sean Payton is also miked up and essentially […]

Tyrann Mathieu was the teammate of Deshaun Watson for a season in Houston. Now, the NFL All-Pro safety is giving input as to the teams that should explore a trade for the star quarterback. Watson has reportedly told teammates he could seek a trade this offseason. Mathieu thinks the New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to play the Washington Football Team this Saturday in their first playoff appearance since 2007. While Washington’s postseason drought wasn’t as long, this is their first playoff game since 2015. Tom Brady’s Buccaneers ended up second in the NFC South, winning a total of 11 games after consistent disappointment […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers received some relieving news as they activated tight end Eric Ebron and linebacker Cassius Marsh off of the reserve/COVID-19 list. As a result, they will be able to play against the Cleveland Browns this Sunday, as reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport: The #Steelers activated TE Eric Ebron and LB Cassius Marsh […]

The Indianapolis Colts battled all the way to the final game of the season before finally earning a playoff spot in a crowded AFC picture. Their reward? A tough matchup against a high-powered Buffalo Bills team. Buffalo enters the playoffs with a ton of momentum. The Bills won their final six games following a bye […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 129 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 129 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 129 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan discuss their picks and predictions for the […]

The Houston Texans are coming off of a very disappointing 2020 season, going from 11-5 division champions to 4-12 bottom feeders. There was plenty of controversy in Houston this offseason that led them to that point. Trading DeAndre Hopkins away clearly hurt them on offense, but the team’s defense was the real problem. The Texans […]

Nick Caserio is leaving the New England Patriots and taking the general manager job for the Houston Texans. On the daily Locked On Patriots podcast, Mike Debate dove into why this is such a huge loss for Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots. Debate: How does this impact the Patriots? Well, not only do […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers can finally breathe a little, as wide receiver Mike Evans was seen jogging at practice after experiencing a hyperextended knee injury this past Sunday. Jenna Laine of ESPN tweeted about Evans’ progress: Here’s a quick look at Mike Evans jogging at practice. It’s his first practice since suffering a hyperextended left […]

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson produced another stellar season in 2020, logging a career-high 1,250 receiving yards. An unrestricted talented heading into NFL Free Agency, Robinson will likely be finding a new home after contract negotiations stalled with the Bears throughout the year. The former 2014 second-round pick, Robinson enters free agency for the […]

If, by chance, you find yourself ordering a drink for Tom Brady at some point in your life, here’s a word of advice (that you should already know): don’t make it a Fireball shot. Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski was asked about his favorite off-the-field memory of his long-time teammate, and he shared […]

The Houston Texans placed the future of their franchise on superstar quarterback Deshaun Watson when they signed him to a massive $160 million, four-year extension in September of last year. But recent developments may lead to the three-time Pro Bowler eventually demanding a trade away from the Texans. This report comes via Mike Florio of […]

Chase Young made headlines earlier this week when he called out Tom Brady following the Washington Football Team’s victory over the Philadelphia Eagles to clinch a playoff spot. Ahead of Washington’s Wild Card matchup with Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Young isn’t backing down on his desire to face the greatest quarterback of all […]

For the second consecutive postseason, the Baltimore Ravens will open its playoff campaign against the long-time rival Tennessee Titans. However, the tables have been turned all the way around in 2020-21 as the No. 4 seeded Titans will now host the No. 5 seeded Ravens in Nashville after being forced to capture a victory on […]

Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams is gearing up for his first-ever playoff game in his NFL career. One of the better tactics that Adams is employing is through buttering himself up before the Seahawks’ bout against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday. Adams has been dealing with a few injuries this season, most recently a […]

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp is on track to play in Saturday’s Wild Card showdown with the Seattle Seahawks. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported the Rams have activated Kupp from the reserve/COVID-19 list. He will be available so long as he avoids further setbacks. Rams announced they activated WR Cooper Kupp from the […]

Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is quite the popular candidate for numerous head coaching jobs around the NFL. In fact, Bieniemy has interviewed for every single vacancy…except one. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Bieniemy interviewed with the Jacksonville Jaguars and New York Jets on Wednesday. Schefter added the lone team that has not […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are hoping for a lot of greatness, especially when Kawhi Leonard is leading the team. On Tuesday night against the San Antonio Spurs, late in the game, it appeared as all was lost. The Clippers, however, had a chance to tie the game and force overtime. Sadly, Kawhi Leonard missed a […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving was in hot water last month for referring to media members as “pawns” and appearing to paint the media as antagonists. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson took the totally opposite approach in addressing the media on Wednesday. Jackson explained during his media session he addresses reporters by their names or […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky has had a tremendously fickle tenure since being drafted by the team in 2017. Even if the Bears choose not to re-sign Trubisky this offseason, he still has an example in mind in terms of career resurgence: Drew Brees. The future Hall of Fame quarterback was traded from the then-San […]

After guiding the Cleveland Browns to an 11-5 record and their first playoff appearance in 18 years, head coach Kevin Stefanski will not be able to join the team when they face the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wild Card Round on Sunday after testing positive for COVID-19 along with two players and coaches. In his […]

More NFL jobs are opening up as the offseason for several teams develop and the coaching searches are in full swing. Despite several hot coordinators may be getting some attention, there are only a few true quality guys available for teams looking for their next head man. On Peacock and Williamson, the daily NFL podcast […]

The Cleveland Browns finally made the NFL playoffs. Unfortunately, now they are now battling more positive COVID-19 cases than any other playoff team, including head coach Kevin Stefanski. Jeff Lloyd, the host of the daily Locked On Browns podcast, was joined by Holly Wetzel of Awful Announcing. The pair talked about how the NFL has […]

A potentially encouraging development for the New Orleans Saints: Wide receiver Michael Thomas is practicing on Wednesday, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. While it’s only limited practice, the star wideout will ramp things up during the week and is looking like a good bet to play against the Chicago Bears in the Wild Card Round […]

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton recently bared his bold plans to create a home-field advantage for his team heading to the 2020 NFL Playoffs. He suggested testing and quarantining 50,000 people in a hotel in order to have fans in attendance at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, per Luke Johnson. Full quote: "I brought […]

As one of the most unique regular seasons in NFL history comes to a close, the MVP race heading into the playoffs has become all but normal. In most seasons, one MVP candidate raises above the ranks of the others, dominating the narrative all season long while leading their team to a successful record en […]

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence released a video on Wednesday morning thanking the Clemson community and looking ahead to his promising future. Lawrence finished runner-up in the voting for the Heisman Trophy (to Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith) on Tuesday, capping off a remarkable career with the Tigers. Despite his disappointing performance in the Allstate Sugar […]