5:27 PM ET SANTA CLARA, Calif. — One day after San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne tested positive for COVID-19, that result has led to the NFL taking a deeper look into possible protocol violations. While it’s standard procedure for the NFL to look into all positive tests at team facilities, a league source
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2:05 PM ET FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The winless New York Jets are playing out a lost season, already focused on the future, but the dire circumstances won’t stop quarterback Sam Darnold from playing with a banged-up throwing shoulder. Darnold didn’t practice Thursday after aggravating a previous injury on Sunday, but the Jets’ plan is
3:32 PM ET Philadelphia Eagles safety Marcus Epps has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a league source. The team said in a statement that it received confirmation of a positive test Thursday, and that the player went into self-isolation after learning of the results. Philadelphia is now in the NFL’s intensive protocols. 2 Related
11:38 AM ET The Chicago Bears paused all in-person football activities and closed the team facility on Thursday after another player tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced. “This morning we were notified that another Bears player has tested positive for COVID-19,” the Bears said in a statement. “As a result, the club has decided
6:45 AM ET You’d forgive the San Francisco 49ers for thinking 2020 just wasn’t meant to be their year. After losing to the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV in February, the 4-4 Niners have dealt with a catastrophic flurry of injuries that have served to compromise their chances of competing in the NFC this season.
8:15 AM ET The Houston Texans closed their facility Thursday after one of their players tested positive for COVID-19. The Texans announced that they were informed of the positive test Wednesday night, and all their operations Thursday will be conducted virtually. “In consultation with the NFL and medical experts, we have made the decision to
9:13 AM ET The Miami Dolphins will place leading rusher Myles Gaskin on injured reserve with a knee injury, meaning the second-year running back will miss at least three games. Head coach Brian Flores announced the Dolphins will make the roster move Thursday. Flores mentioned Jordan Howard, Patrick Laird and Salvon Ahmed as possible replacements
9:54 AM ET DAVIE, Fla. — Head coach Brian Flores strongly pushed back on the idea that the Miami Dolphins need to give rookie Tua Tagovailoa an audition for the rest of the 2020 season to figure out whether they want to select another quarterback in the 2021 NFL draft. “There’s a couple things out
6:00 AM ET EAGAN, Minn. — When Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer used to be asked about his preference for a run-heavy offense, he would redirect and talk about wanting a balanced attack. Days after Dalvin Cook posted 226 yards from scrimmage, including 163 yards rushing, and four touchdowns in a 28-22 win over the
6:29 AM ET GREEN BAY, Wis. — By early September of 2016, exactly 17 games had come and gone since Davante Adams‘ last 100-yard day — just the second of his career. Fans had grown impatient. One longtime NFL scout believed they were justified. 2 Related “You keep trotting #17 out there and throwing to