Новости за 29.12.2021

The Heat are hit by both injuries and a COVID outbreak.

The Falcons have placed four more players on their COVID-19 list, the team announced on Wednesday. Tight end Hayden Hurst, defensive end Jonathan Bullard, safety Jaylinn Hawkins, and practice squad offensive lineman Willie Beavers are all now on COVID reserve. Like many teams, Atlanta now has a cluster of players on its COVID-19 list. The [more]

The Jaguars placed three more players on their COVID-19 reserve list Wednesday, bringing the number of players on the list to 25, including two on the practice squad. The players can return after five days of isolation if they are not showing symptoms. Offensive lineman Cam Robinson, receiver Jaydon Mickens and linebacker Dylan Moses are [more]

Raiders tight end Darren Waller has been placed on the COVID-19 reserve list. Waller has played well this season when healthy, but he has missed four straight games because of knee and back injuries, and now he’ll miss more time. With the Raiders’ game against the Colts only four days away, Waller would appear unlikely [more]

Chiefs receiver Tyreek Hill went on the COVID-19 reserve list Dec. 21 after testing positive for the virus. He cleared protocols four days later and played Sunday against the Steelers. He played only 29 of 69 offensive snaps and made two catches for 19 yards. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said Wednesday, via James Palmer of [more]

After a bad loss to the Texans in Week 16, the Chargers are getting some key players off the COVID-19 list this week. But they still are making some additions to COVID reserve, too. Edge rusher Joey Bosa, center Corey Linsley, receiver Jalen Guyton, cornerback Kemon Hall, and defensive back Trey Marshall are all coming [more]

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers‘ plans for the future were a major storyline during the offseason leading into the 2021 season and his return to the team has gone well on the field, but it hasn’t led to any decisions about what he’ll do in 2022. Rodgers told reporters on Wednesday that he has not made [more]

49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is dealing with a right thumb injury that head coach Kyle Shanahan called a sprain earlier this week and he revisited that description when he spoke to reporters on Wednesday. A report after Shanahan spoke this week indicated that Garoppolo tore a ligament and chipped a bone. Shanahan said Wednesday that [more]

Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has dealt with a knee injury for much of this season, but he expects to be in good shape when the playoffs arrive. Elliott said today that he thinks he’ll be at or near 100 percent healthy in the postseason. “I’m very encouraged by the direction it’s going. I feel [more]

Related: AFC playoff picture | NFC playoff picture The NFL released the following playoff clinching scenarios for Week 17 of the 2021 season: AFC CLINCHED: Kansas City Chiefs – AFC West division title BUFFALO BILLS (9-6) (vs. Atlanta (7-8), Sunday, 1:00 PM ET, FOX) Buffalo clinches playoff berth with: BUF win + BAL loss or tie OR [more]

The Panthers opened the season with Sam Darnold as their starting quarterback and they’ll turn back to him for their Week 17 game against the Saints. Panthers head coach Matt Rhule announced on Wednesday that Darnold will return to the starting lineup. Darnold last started against the Patriots in Week Nine and went on injured [more]

The Chiefs have several key pieces back to start their practice week, including tight end Travis Kelce. Head coach Andy Reid told reporters after Wednesday’s practice that Kelce was among the players who have been cleared to return off the COVID-19 list. Reid noted that everyone on the roster had cleared the COVID-19 protocols, which [more]

Philip Rivers got a call from the Saints when they lost quarterbacks Taysom Hill and Trevor Siemian to the COVID-19 reserve list ahead of their Week 16 loss to the Dolphins and they aren’t the only team he’s been in touch with recently. Colts head coach Frank Reich said he spoke to Rivers, who played [more]

The Cardinals clinched a playoff spot in Week 16, but head coach Kliff Kingsbury didn’t make that the focal point of his reaction to his team’s current state of affairs. Kingsbury was more focused on the fact that his team has lost five of their last eight games after opening the season with a little [more]

Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn is interesting in becoming a head coach again. He’s not sufficiently interested in becoming a head coach to interview for the vacancy in Jacksonville. Via Adam Schefter of ESPN.com, Quinn won’t interview for the Jaguars’ vacancy. The team requested permission to interview the former Falcons coach on Tuesday. Some have [more]

The Titans are getting one of their key players back for a big matchup against the Dolphins this week. Left tackle Taylor Lewan has been activated off the COVID-19 list, Tennessee announced on Wednesday. Lewan missed last week’s victory over the 49ers with a back injury before going on the list last Friday. Now he’s [more]

The NFL continues to enjoy labor peace with each of its various unions. On Wednesday, the NFL Referees Association announced that a new Collective Bargaining Agreement for replay officials was recently ratified. “I want to compliment all of the Replay Officials for their dedication to continue working through most of this season without a CBA,” [more]

Players will still need negative tests to return to the court.

After defeating the Chargers with a shorthanded roster on Sunday, the Texans have several players back at practice off the COVID-19 list. Per Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle, Houston has 16 players off the club’s COVID-19 list — including the club’s top receiver Brandin Cooks. Cooks has 80 catches for 945 yards with five [more]

The passing of legendary coach, broadcaster, and video-game mogul John Madden provides the NFL with both an opportunity and a challenge. The NFL should find a proper permanent tribute to the most influential person in the history of the sport of football. If you think it’s hyperbole, who had more influence than Madden? He had [more]

The Panthers may be without another key defensive player for Sunday’s game against the Saints. Carolina announced on Wednesday that edge rusher Haason Reddick has been placed on the COVID-19 list. If Reddick is vaccinated, there’s a chance he could test out of the protocols to be available for Week 17. But the Panthers have [more]

The change only applies in the United States because of stricter pandemic regulations in Canada.

The Packers have a Wednesday deadline to activate cornerback Jaire Alexander from the injured reserve list or shut him down for the season and head coach Matt LaFleur revealed their decision at his press conference. LaFleur said that Alexander will be activated. He has missed 11 games with a shoulder injury. The move does not [more]

The Vikings got running back Dalvin Cook back on the active roster Wednesday, but another key offensive player is reportedly done for the year. Wide receiver Adam Thielen made a brief return to the lineup last Sunday before aggravating a left ankle injury and it looks like that will be his final contribution to the [more]

The Broncos remain mathematically alive in the playoff hunt heading into Sunday’s game against the Chargers and it looks like Drew Lock will be at quarterback as they try to buck the odds to advance to the postseason. Lock got the start in place of Teddy Bridgewater in the team’s Week 16 loss to the [more]