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Maxx Crosby of the Raiders had a strong rookie season in 2019, and it looks like he’s putting his offseason to good use with a brutal hill workout: Maxx Crosby is taking this whole hill workout thing to another level 😳 @Raiders (via @CrosbyMaxx) pic.twitter.com/6H1egOqQ5b — The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) July 1, 2020 As you can […]

Odell Beckham Jr. of the Cleveland Browns is one of the most recognizable wide receivers in the NFL. While his numbers might’ve dipped over the past few seasons after three straight Pro Bowl appearances to start his career with the New York Giants, there’s no denying that fans around the world love OBJ – and […]

As of July 2nd, 2020, the Detroit Lions have a mind-boggling amount of former New England Patriot players on their team – 15 to be exact. And that amount increases even more if their head coach (Matt Patricia) and front office (general manager Bob Quinn) are factored into the equation as well. Offense – WR […]

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp and L.A. Clippers small forward Paul George are helping one another prepare for their respective seasons. Kupp, of the Rams, tweeted out pictures of the two apparently working out together on Wednesday. If that whole basketball career doesn't work out, @Yg_Trece, and you wanna try 🏈 just HMU. […]

The Carolina Panthers are excited to have Teddy Bridgewater under center, and his teammates appear to share the same sentiment. During an appearance on NFL Network’s NFL Total Access, Shaq Thompson told Colleen Wolfe that Bridgewater will ‘change the offense.’ “I think Teddy’s definitely going to come in and change the offense. He has great […]

Cam Newton received an endorsement from former Carolina Panthers teammate Shaq Thompson as the former MVP prepares for his inaugural season with the New England Patriots. Thompson expressed his happiness for Newton, who signed with the Patriots on Sunday after being released by the Panthers in March. Thompson also claimed Cam still has plenty of […]

For a team as old and iconic as the Chicago Bears, it’s rather puzzling that they haven’t boasted huge names at the quarterback position. There are still some solid signal-callers that have taken snaps throughout the franchise’s 100-year history, and here are the five best. 5. Erik Kramer, 1994-1998 Kramer signed with the Bears in […]

The Tennessee Titans faced a critical decision this offseason: would they extend quarterback Ryan Tannehill, or hit him with the franchise tag? Tennessee opted for the former, signing the veteran to a four-year extension worth $118 million, including $62 million in guaranteed money. The Titans had established a sense of security under center, though the […]

In 2017, the Philadelphia Eagles won their first Super Bowl in franchise history, putting a dent in the New England Patriots’ possible dynasty. Their most recent previous appearance in the Big Game was in the 2004 season, when they lost to the Patriots. Talk about redemption. Although the Eagles only recently won their first Super […]

Florida is one of few states that has seen a sudden upswing in COVID-19 cases, casting some doubts on fans being in attendance of sporting events. Despite the current concerns, the Miami Dolphins are optimistic about fans being in the stands in 2020. Tom Garfinkel, the Dolphins chief executive officer, spoke about the possibility of […]

The Indianapolis Colts had a surprise in store for fans when they selected former Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. The Colts already had a trio of effective backs: Marlon Mack, Jordan Wilkins and Nyheim Hines. While free agency is on the horizon for both Mack and […]

The San Francisco 49ers took a friendly jab at the New Orleans Saints on Twitter Thursday afternoon. The tweet features 49ers tight end George Kittle stiff-arming and dragging Saints defenders despite being tugged by the helmet. Appropriately, the caption states, “Be a saint. Grab a face mask,” also including a link to California’s COVID-19 resource […]

On Wednesday, a group of investors called for major sponsors to break ties with Washington’s NFL franchise if it did not change the team name. Now, the team faces additional pressures from the title sponsors of its stadium. FedEx has requested the name be changed, ABC 7 News WJLA reported Thursday. JUST IN: @FedEx has […]

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert is hoping to renegotiate his contract after a breakout 2019 campaign. Josina Anderson of ESPN reported Mostert “requested a pay raise earlier this offseason,” adding Mostert feels his productivity should take precedence over incentives. I’m told 49ers RB Raheem Mostert requested a pay raise earlier this offseason. While […]

The San Francisco 49ers have already endured multiple injuries this offseason, and they’ve added another player to the list. According to Alex Tran of 49ers Noir, San Francisco defensive back D.J. Reed suffered a torn pectoral recently. https://twitter.com/NinerAlex/status/1278763501071134721?s=20 Reed was a fifth-round pick by the 49ers in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Kansas State. […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 82 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 82 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 82 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan answer true or false to 14 scenarios […]

Playing quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys is a position that faces an immense amount of pressure to succeed. When you’re under center for America’s Team, there’s a certain level of expectations that are placed on you. While the Cowboys have won five Super Bowls, they’be deployed a handful of formidable quarterbacks in their offense. Even […]

The NFL is insistent there will be a 2020 season amid concerns stemming from the recent surge in cases of COVID-19. It seems the 2021 league year will also move forward as planned, regardless of whether the college football season is held this fall. Dan Wolken of USA Today reported NCAA officials reached out to […]

The NFL will play the Black national anthem, “Lift Ev’ry Voice And Sing,” prior to the start of each Week 1 matchup, per The Undefeated. "Lift Ev'ry Voice And Sing," commonly known as the Black national anthem, is expected to be performed live or played before every Week 1 NFL game, sources told @TheUndefeated. https://t.co/fOXcaiXOr2 […]

The Washington Redskins have had a long and successful history in the NFL. However, that does not mean everything has always gone their way. Despite being fifth all-time in wins (603) and seventh all-time in Super Bowl rings (three) the team has had some serious problems over the years. One major problem for Washington has […]

Arrowhead Stadium is one of the oldest sports complexes in operation in the NFL, and the lack of a corporate name is surprising given its overwhelming prevalence in the league. For the Kansas City Chiefs, that name could change in the near future. One report from Thursday saw a potential deal struck between Government Employees […]

In the vaunted history of the NFL’s Green Bay Packers, many quarterbacks have come and gone through legendary Lambeau Field. Chief among them include several Super Bowl champions and MVP winners, like current star Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers is definitely not the only legend to don a Packers uniform and lead the offense to glory, though. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the benchmark teams in the NFL when it comes to success and continuity. The Rooney family’s franchise not only has the track record and reputation of a well-run organization, they have the rings to back it up. Even if the past decade was nowhere close to their best, the […]

The New England Patriots made a surprise move recently, by signing free agent quarterback Cam Newton. However, what might have been even more surprising was the amount of money the contract is worth. Newton signed a one-year deal with the Patriots worth only the veteran minimum for someone that has played as long as him, […]

The New England Patriots signing Cam Newton is a splash signing, but they aren’t paying him like a top-level quarterback. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, even though Newton’s contract can pay him up to $7.5 million, only $550,000 of it is guaranteed. Slightly over half a million dollars is cheap for most in […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have been playing at Arrowhead Stadium for quite some time now. It looks like that could be changing though. According to Terry Lefton of Sports Business Daily, the Chiefs are nearing a deal with a partner for naming rights of the stadium’s field. That partner is Government Employees Heath Association (GEHA). The […]

The Baltimore Ravens have only been around sine 1996, but the younger NFL franchise have already won two Super Bowls. The team has typically been known for a stout defense, but good quarterback play is still required to win it all. Here are the three best signal-callers in Ravens history. 3. Trent Dilfer (2000) Originally […]

Celebrating their 100th year in the NFL this September, the Arizona Cardinals have had a long journey in football. Such longevity has given the Phoenix-based franchise a decent amount of high points to celebrate and, of course, moments they’d rather forget. They’ve also had their fair share of quarterbacks along the way. Anyone who knows […]

Quarterback Cam Newton agreed to join the New England Patriots on a one-year, incentive-laden deal on Sunday. But there are still some prominent NFL free agents available ahead of the upcoming season. Let’s dissect the five best unsigned players two months away from the kickoff of the 2020 season. 5. Logan Ryan, Cornerback After spending […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have a rich history filled with many successful seasons. One of the big reasons that the Chiefs have had that success is because of their quarterbacks. Patrick Mahomes has turned the franchise into one of the NFL’s best at the current time, but is he the best quarterback the team has […]

Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson is ready to take more of a leadership role with the team. Thompson at one point was part of a dynamic linebacker duo alongside Luke Kuechly and Thomas Davis. Fast forward a few years, and Davis now plays for the Washington Redskins and Kuechly has retired from the league. When […]

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Tavon Young looks to be 100 percent healthy after missing the entire 2019 season because of surgery on his neck. Losing Young for last season was thought to be a big loss for the defense, but the rest of Baltimore’s secondary was able to step up. Young’s neck injury was very concerning […]

No fans are going to be permitted to attended Buffalo Bills game this season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The state of New York released guidelines for how professional sports competitions could take place this year. The six different guideline categories that were included were physical distancing, workplace activity, protective equipment, hygiene, cleaning and disinfection, […]

The Minnesota Vikings look to have a solid roster heading into the 2020 season, but there is always room for improvement to take that next step forward. The pickings are getting slim in free agency, but there are still a few trades that the team could try to swing. Let’s take a look at the […]

It’s now clear that the contract quarterback Cam Newton signed with the New England Patriots is a very low-risk deal. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Patriots signed Newton to a deal that includes only $550,ooo dollars in guaranteed money out of a $1.05 million total base salary. In the 1-year deal for […]

The Chicago Bears already boasted one of the best defensive units in the NFL and they got even better this offseason by signing Robert Quinn. The newly signed edge rusher believes he can be the “icing on the cake” for Chicago’s defense next season. Per Bryan Perez in NBC Sports Chicago: “They already have the talent […]

There is a lot to work out before the start of NFL training camp and the NFLPA might already be at odds with some of the plans the league has in mind. This is a unique year for NFL because of all the safety precautions that need to be put in place because of the […]

Trent Brown signed with the Las Vegas Raiders last offseason, strengthening the right side of their offensive line. After helping the team improve from 4-12 to 7-9 in 2019, Brown believes the Raiders are poised to improve even more in 2020. Per Anthony Galaviz in The Fresno Bee: “I feel like we definitely got better […]

The Washington Redskins currently play in Landover, Maryland, but if they want to return to the District of Columbia, they won’t be called the Redskins anymore. Before there can even be any talk about using the site where RFK Stadium sits, the team is going to need to change their name, according to Liz Clarke […]