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Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland is looking to be the next member of the defending Super Bowl team to land a huge deal. Breeland, 28, tweeted on Monday afternoon his desire to sign for big money, calling it “respect” he deserves. I’m going for everything I never got in this league!! I want the […]

It appears as though Pro Bowl pass rusher Joey Bosa will be a member of the Los Angeles Chargers for years to come — and then some. According to a Tuesday evening report from Adam Schefter of ESPN, Bosa and the Chargers have come to terms on a five-year, $135 million contract extension that links […]

Teams around the NFL are preparing to report to training camp and some players are more excited than others. Ndamukong Suh, who is entering his second season with the Buccaneers, is showing that he’s ready for training camp with a priceless GIF, per his official Instagram account. https://www.instagram.com/p/CDKaxFoJ-_i/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Last offseason, after spending one year with […]

Arizona Cardinals living legend wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is celebrating his 37th birthday at the end of August. However, the veteran—still active on the team’s roster—is a fixture on the NFL’s “Top 100” list. Fitzgerald lands at No. 69 on the prestigious list—his 10th consecutive placement there, according to Cardinals Wire. Fitzgerald, originally a third […]

Mitchell Trubisky of the Chicago Bears knows this: First-round draft selections, across all professional sports, commonly have the highest amount of expectations tied to their names, just as soon as the ink is not even dry yet on the paper of their first professional quarterbacks. But among all of the major sports and their respective […]

According to San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch, soon-to-be second-year wide receiver Deebo Samuel may be forced to miss some time to begin the upcoming 2020 campaign. Samuel is currently recovering from a broken foot, an injury that he suffered during a players-only workout in Tennessee back in June. Samuel was more specifically diagnosed […]

In the early portion of the 2020 NFL Draft, the lowly Cincinnati Bengals secured a one-two punch in quarterback Joe Burrow and wide receiver Tee Higgins. With the former coming off the board at No. 1 overall, the Bengals then used the first selection in the second round to take Higgins, a former Clemson Tiger […]

If you ask general manager John Lynch, he would like to remain with the San Francisco 49ers for the long haul. Although Lynch’s contract situation with the surging NFC West franchise remains a bit up in the air at the moment, the former NFL standout absolutely loves what is happening in San Francisco these days […]

George Kittle is entering the final year of his rookie contract with the San Francisco 49ers. Both Kittle and the 49ers have begun preliminary talks on a new contract, but neither side seems close to hashing out a deal. Despite the current outlook on the situation, 49ers general manager John Lynch provided an important update […]

The 2020 NFL season will be a test for everybody involved, but for Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden, the persistent presence of COVID-19 is truly another dimension causing stress on himself and the team. Per Vic Tafur in The Athletic on the coach of the Raiders: “Hopefully, we can beat the virus. The […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler had some strong words against the NFL, claiming the upcoming 2020 season a “trial period” with the professional athletes acting as “lab rats,” via TMZ Sports. “The thing is, what I can be is just confident in myself and I know I’m going to try my best to […]

Joey Bosa has been a stalwart for the Los Angeles Chargers on the defensive side of the ball since 2016 and is entering the final year of his rookie contract. Ahead of the start of training camp, Chargers general manager Tom Telesco gave an update on a possible extension for Bosa. During a conference call […]

Bruce Arians, the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has experienced multiple health issues in recent years. Despite his health concerns, Arians appears to be adamantly against coaching from a booth during the 2020 season. While speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Bruce Arians shared that he’ll be on the sideline with his team in […]

With the Denver Broncos heading into a younger age, especially on offense, former quarterback great and Hall of Famer turned top executive John Elway is trying to slow down the hype train for rising sophomore quarterback Drew Lock and crew, via Denver7 ABC’s Troy Renck on Twitter. “But there’s nothing like being on the practice […]

The New York Jets are set on preserving Sam Darnold, a third-year signal-caller from USC whom the AFC East franchise selected third in the 2018 NFL Draft. Meanwhile, Jets head coach Adam Gase, entering his second season with the club, tipped that Gang Green has been discussing quarantining Darnold along with the entire quarterback room. […]

New England Patriots star linebacker Dont’a Hightower was among the most prominent NFL players to opt out of the 2020 NFL season, joining Green Bay Packers wide receiver Devin Funchess and Philadelphia Eagles receiver Marquise Goodwin. In a message to Patriots fans, the 30-year-old three-time Super Bowl champion linebacker explained his decision to forgo the […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians is liking where his new quarterback, veteran Tom Brady, is at in terms of preparation during the NFL’s unorthodox offseason, via Mike Florio in Pro Football Talk “He’s way ahead of the curve,” Arians said of Brady. “He’s a very bright guy — the terminology was the big […]

Tom Brady spent the first 20 years of his NFL career with the New England Patriots. While there, he became not only the best quarterback in football, but arguably the greatest of all time. In the offseason, Brady signed a deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This is the first time he’s switching teams in […]

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: […]