NFL Articles - Page 2416

Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams’ football game is in fine form, but he could use some work on his knife skills. Adams sliced his finger cutting strawberries on Tuesday, requiring stitches. The cut kept Adams out of Seahawks practice—including a mock game—on Wednesday, according to head coach Pete Carroll. #Seahawks safety Jamal Adams sliced his […]

The New York Jets players and coaches gathered to discuss the shooting of Jacob Blake by Kenosha, Wisconsin police officers on Sunday. The team shared their emotions, as they have before on these matters. For Bradley McDougald, the recently acquired safety, though, having another conversation isn’t enough. Per Bob Glauber of Newsday: “I’m just sick […]

NFL players are among those reacting to NBA players and teams boycotting playoff games after the Jacob Blake shooting. The Milwaukee Bucks announced that they would be boycotting game 5 of their playoff series against the Orlando Magic. They are doing this in light of everything happening at the moment. Mainly, the social and civil […]

The Washington Football Team (formerly the Redskins) have had a lot of bad press recently, and it looks like more is being thrown their way, as more allegations have come out against team owner Dan Snyder. This time around, Snyder is being accused sexual harassment. This comes not long after a lot of top officials […]

The Seattle Seahawks have made efforts to revamp the supporting cast for quarterback Russell Wilson in recent years. It appears they will be adding a familiar face in wide receiver Paul Richardson to help kick things up a notch in the 2020 NFL season. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the Seahawks are expected to […]

The restrictions placed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have offered up its own set of challenges for rookies trying to make the jump to the NFL. This is especially true for Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert given all the responsibilities that come with playing the hardest position in sports. The transition from […]

With the 2020 NFL season just weeks away, teams are still in the midst of preparations following an unprecedented offseason due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. However, EA Sports’ “Madden 21” is predicting that the circumstances bode well for the Chicago Bears and quarterback Nick Foles in particular. A simulated season from Yahoo Sports revealed […]

Kansas City Chiefs president Mark Donovan spoke out about the possibility of converting Arrowhead Stadium into a polling location for voters with elections forthcoming, according to Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star Mark Donovan emphasized this is not final, but said, "We want to make Arrowhead a polling location." — Sam McDowell (@SamMcDowell11) August […]

There will always be NFL players who will either gain more or have fewer touches every year. This is partly due to the competition in their respective position groups that fluctuates throughout the season. The running back slot is no different and remains to be one of the most coveted offensive positions in all of […]

Although NFL teams are equipped with more than resources to navigate through the struggles of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the same cannot be said for the neighboring communities. Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey is making sure to do his part to help out the next generation. Ramsey has pledged to donate $1 million […]

With training camp in full swing, New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton has reportedly wasted no time establishing himself as the clear-cut starter. Regardless, it appears the former NFL MVP is still focused on getting better acquainted with the system. Newton has taken over the bulk of first-team reps on offense as of late. According […]

The New York Giants were plagued with the injury bug on Wednesday after losing safety Xavier McKinney and linebacker David Mayo in practice. The team has since provided some more clarity on their outlook for the 2020 NFL season. The Giants announced that the rookie McKinney is slated to undergo surgery to repair a fracture […]

All signs were pointing toward a breakout year for Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery. Unfortunately, the team is now holding their breath following a recent setback at training camp. According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, Montgomery suffered a groin injury and is undergoing further testing. Here’s the video of the injury: The moment […]

The New York Jets had a notable absence in their recent scrimmage in running back Le’Veon Bell. Head coach Adam Gase has since acknowledged that the team is taking a cautious approach with his participation ahead of the 2020 NFL season. Bell was reportedly limited in practice due to a hamstring issue. However, he took […]

The New England Patriots recently saw a league-most eight players opt-out in the offseason due to the coronavirus pandemic. They are finally getting a man back to fill in their depleted roster. Third-year running back Sony Michel successfully underwent foot surgery in May and has now been removed from the team’s PUP list. NFL Network […]

There had been some speculation surrounding the absence of Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Parris Campbell at training camp practice. It appears the team has since provided some clarity on bis situation. According to Stephen Holder of The Athletic, Campbell is in concussion protocol after he was involved in a minor car accident: Quick practice update: […]

The New York Jets managed to shore up some quality depth in the backfield behind Le’Veon Bell by signing Frank Gore. It appears the 37-year-old continues to withstand the effects of Father Time. Gore is entering his 16th year in the NFL heading into the 2020 NFL season. According to Ralph Vacchiano of Sports New […]

Defenses, much like kickers when it comes to building a fantasy football squad, deserve nothing more than second-to-last-round attention from you when drafting. A defense is such a difficult and tough unit to project during the year, so the thought of using anything higher than a 14th-round selection on them is something that should never […]

The Arizona Cardinals selected UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen with the 10th overall pick back in 2018 with hopes of flipping the fate of the franchise around. However, the inexperienced rookie underwhelmed in his first season playing under center in the desert. The arrival of Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray eventually booted Rosen to the Miami […]

One of the Pittsburgh Steelers’s unofficial traditions is not to heap too much praise on rookies. However, that attitude seems to he changing now, evidenced by the universal acclaim rookie linebacker Alex Highsmith has been receiving in his first training camp. Head coach Mike Tomlin uncharacteristically lauded the first-year linebacker, and he’s been joined by […]

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was seen bagging prestigious awards left and right during his impressive run with the LSU Tigers last season. After inking his rookie contract with the Bengals, the 23-year old copped a different kind of hardware this time around. He recently spent an estimated amount of $25,000 for an icy number […]

A few days ago, Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mackensie Alexander sought permission to leave training camp due to family-related matters. It turned out his father, Jean Odney Alexandre, had been missing since Monday after he went on a berry-picking trip. His father was reported to have been accompanied by another man and people resorted to calling […]

High expectations were set on the new-look Cleveland Browns last season highlighted by the arrival of three-time Pro Bowl wideout Odell Beckham Jr. Despite having a ton of talent on the roster, the Browns failed to make the playoffs once again for the 18th-straight season. Beckham is looking forward to a better campaign in the […]

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was always known to be a dual-threat player ever since he entered the league in 2018. The third-year player used to favor running with his legs whenever his long bombs weren’t available. He’s looking to make changes to his game in the upcoming season and allow his team’s other weapons […]

Rookie defensive end Chase Young is expected by many to anchor the Washington Football Team’s defensive line for the years to come. However, the former Ohio State Buckeye was stopped in his tracks during his first training camp with the team. His recently sustained hip injury continues to limit him from fully participating in the […]

With tons of quarterback movement occurring throughout this past offseason, one that has been incredibly unique for a variety of different reasons, the 2020 campaign should be one of the more interesting go-rounds in recent years. Whether it is former New England Patriots signal-caller Tom Brady heading to Tampa Bay, former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam […]

The head coach career of Joe Judge is off to a strong start. The New York Giants first-year coach has made sure thus far that his team is ready for the upcoming season with a rather physical approach to this year’s training camp—and, second-year quarterback Daniel Jones won’t be exempted. In an unprecedented move, Judge […]

It is safe to say that New York Jets rookie offensive lineman Mekhi Becton is a very large man—to say the least. While the team’s latest first-round draft pick was merely standing around when he impressed social media onlookers on Tuesday, Becton’s size in comparison to Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder is simply staggering. The […]

Nick Bosa is looking to build on his impressive rookie season with the San Francisco 49ers. However, an injury may prevent him from beginning the season healthy. After undergoing an MRI on his leg, Kyle Shanahan opened up about Bosa’s injury. “Glad he ended up getting that MRI because there was more to it. . […]

Former LSU Tigers quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow is officially the starter under center for the Cincinnati Bengals. With the Bengals and head coach Zac Taylor selected the former collegiate standout with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, Burrow’s presence in Cincinnati appears to already be paying dividends for […]

DK Metcalf proved to be a steal at the No. 64 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft for the Seattle Seahawks. Following his stellar rookie campaign, Metcalf received a ringing endorsement from Seattle’s offensive coordinator, Brian Schottenheimer. “This guy is an unbelievable worker. He wants to be great,” Schottenheimer said, via Joe Fann of NBCSportsSeattle.com. […]

The Dallas Cowboys are one of the few teams in the NFL that will have fans present in their home opener in the 2020 season. Jerry Jones, the owner of the Cowboys, shared his opinion on some teams having fans in person while others won’t. “Absolutely [it’s fair],” Jones said on 105.3 The Fan on […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have gotten into full swing at training camp, but one of the members of the roster is taking a leave of absence. According to the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, cornerback Mackensie Alexander is leaving training camp due to a family emergency. Sources: #Bengals CB Mackensie Alexander has left training camp as the […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have high hopes of defending their crown in the 2020 NFL season. Unfortunately, they have suffered a setback with defensive tackle Mike Pennel. Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo had already indicated that Kansas City was expecting to be without Pennel to start the season. This has now been confirmed after being […]

Every year, the NFL and fantasy football leagues around the world see new breakout performances. Those performances help create new stars and build teams into championship contenders. What about “fantasy WR lose targets” situations? The receivers losing most targets must be identified. Fantasy football “lose targets” equations have to be figured out. Such situations take away […]

The NFL’s top wide receivers — Michael Thomas, DeAndre Hopkins, and Julio Jones — rack up huge fantasy football numbers each year. Most fans rush to get these big names to give their fantasy rosters a much-needed boost. Good news for fans in deeper leagues, a ton of pass-catching talent can still be plucked in […]

Running backs remain hot picks in every fantasy football draft board. The NFL has seen top-tier running backs like Christian McCaffrey, Ezekiel Elliott, and Saquon Barkley dominate in recent years. These players are certain to come off early in draft boards. Despite this, a handful of promising stars are still available in the middle and […]

Kyle Shanahan knows the Baltimore Ravens’ release of safety Earl Thomas has made him a coveted player heading into the 2020 NFL season. However, it appears that is hardly the case for the San Francisco 49ers. Despite his recent struggles, adding Earl Thomas would provide a major boost to any secondary given his Hall of […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 95 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 95 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 95 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan start the podcast’s fantasy football preview series […]