The Broncos, after receiving the results of their latest round of COVID-19 tests, have been cleared to practice Saturday. T Demar Dotson and G Austin Schlottmann, who were told to isolate Friday as potential close contacts to G Graham Glasgow, have also been cleared to practice and play Sunday against the Chargers. Glasgow was moved to the COVID-19/reserve list Friday.
Bill Belichick to Sirius XM NFL Radio: "This is kind of the year that we've taken to, I would say, adjust our cap from the spending that we've had in accumulation of prior years. We just haven't been able to have the kind of depth on our roster that we've had in some other years."
The Seahawks' secondary is as big of a concern as their backfield. Shaquill Griffin is out, Ugo Amadi is doubtful and Jamal Adams is questionable, as is his backup, Ryan Neal. The good news: D.J. Reed is ready to come off NFI. The former 49er has played cornerback, nickelback and free safety. Said Pete Carroll of Reed: "He's got great quickness and really good savvy and understanding of the game. It's why when we got him a while back we were really excited about him being able to jump in."
Jaguars bye week roster moves: RB Chris Thompson was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list. DE Josh Mauro was signed by the Cardinals off the practice squad. The team also released FB Bruce Miller and K Aldrick Rosas.
Rams TE Tyler Higbee (Hand) is listed as questionable to play Sunday against the Dolphins, and Sean McVay says he will be a game-time decision. Higbee was inactive in Week 7 because of a bruised hand. In his absence, the Rams relied on Gerald Everett and Johnny Mundt, and are expected to do the same Sunday if Higbee is unable to play.
Based on the current protocols in place, a player that tests positive for COVID is almost certain to be out at least 10 days, per Dr. Allen Sills, the NFL's chief medical officer. That means, best-case scenario, Will Hernandez, won't return to the team until next Sunday. Likely to miss games vs. Bucs and Washington.
Bucs running back Leonard Fournette said he gained new respect for coach Bruce Arians for sitting him an extra week to let his ankle heal, even though they had an important game against the Packers and Fournette really wanted to play. "I've never had a coach come to me and say that," said Fournette, who also credited a fellow running backs for keeping his spirits lifted.
Patriots injury report: OUT – DT Carl Davis (concussion), WR Julian Edelman (knee), WR N'Keal Harry (concussion); QUESTIONABLE – LB Shilique Calhoun (knee), S Kyle Dugger (ankle), CB Stephon Gilmore (knee), DT Lawrence Guy (ankle), RB Damien Harris (ankle), OL Justin Herron (ankle), CB J.C. Jackson (knee), TE Dalton Keene (knee), G Shaq Mason (calf), OLB John Simon (shoulder), G Joe Thuney (ankle).
Jets final injury report: They won't have WRs Jamison Crowder and Breshad Perriman on Sunday, but LG Alex Lewis returns. S Bradley McDougald will be replaced by rookie Ashtyn Davis. Looks like K Sergio Castillo will be called up from the practice squad again to replace Sam Ficken. They also could use a linebacker and receiver from the PS, but they'd have to trim someone from the 53 to make three call-ups.
The Broncos did not practice Friday due to COVID-19 precautions, but listed WR Diontae Spencer (shoulder) and FB/TE Andrew Beck (hamstring) as out for Sunday's game against the Chargers. RB Phillip Lindsay (concussion) and WR Tim Patrick (hamstring) are listed as questionable. Lindsay only did individual work Thursday and Patrick did not practice Thursday. The Broncos will practice Saturday.
The Bucs have activated interior offensive lineman John Molchon (and his epic mustache) from the Reserve/Injured list. The team had a 21-day window to activate him after returning to practice Oct. 13. He was impressive in camp.
Eagles RT Lane Johnson (knee, ankle) was a full participant Friday and has no injury designation on final report, putting him on track to play Sunday. Miles Sanders has been ruled out.
Sure, RT Trent Brown practiced today for the Raiders but he is not listed here because he is still on the COVID list and is no sure bet to come off the list in time for Sunday's game at Cleveland. "I want to find out what his wind is," said Raiders coach Jon Gruden. "You know, he had COVID-19, which is a serious deal. So we have to find out what his conditioning's like. There's a lot of other things that weigh into this as well."
The Steelers will be without Jordan Dangerfield (quad), DE Chris Wormley (knee) and LB Ulysees Gilbert III (back) against the Ravens. All three were ruled out Friday afternoon, including Gilbert, who first appeared on the injury report Thursday. Gilbert was a part of the effort to replace Devin Bush at inside linebacker, and without him, the Steelers may have to bring in Marcus Allen to help Robert Spillane on some downs. Meanwhile, both Mike Hilton and Derek Watt are questionable for Sunday.
Mason Crosby is officially questionable. Here's the full injury report:
The Eagles placed DE Genard Avery and LB Nate Gerry on injured reserve.
RB Damien Harris, who was limited in practices Wednesday and Thursday due to his ankle, says he feels "fine." It doesn't sound as if there is any thought in his mind that he wouldn't play Sunday.
Mason Crosby kicked inside the Hutson Center while the Packers practiced outside, but coach Matt LaFleur said he hasn't had a chance to talk with his kicker yet. "We'll wait it out and see how he feels tomorrow, and then we'll have to make a decision," LaFleur said. The Packers have K Nick Vogel, who worked out for them, waiting in the wings.
Titans injury report/game status vs. Bengals. Dane Cruikshank and Kristian Fulton are out. Tye Smith and Daniel Munyer are QUESTIONABLE. For Cincinnati, Joe Mixon, Jonah Williams, Bobby Hart among others are out.
Packers RB Aaron Jones (calf) will miss his second straight game. He's already ruled out for Sunday vs. Minnesota.
Sounds like DC Gregg Williams is happy the Jets aren't shopping Quinnen Williams: "He's at the very top of our league as an interior guy ... He's only going to get better. I believe that. If he stays healthy, he's going to be really, really, really good and I'm glad he's here." As an interior DLM, Williams is T-1st in stops (23), T-2nd in run stuffs (9), 7th in sacks (3) and 16th in disruptions (13), per NFL Next Gen Stats.
Hard to tell if K Mason Crosby (calf, back) was doing anything. He stayed inside with the rest of the specialists. Aaron Jones (calf) and Kevin King DNP and not looking good for Sunday vs. Minnesota.
Bruce Arians revealed that Bucs left guard Ali Marpet had offseason surgery on his hip labrum. "He's having an outstanding year. I think the surgery in the offseason helped him. He's playing at a very high level, very consistent, very physical. You really can't ask for much more from the leader of the group."
CB Stephon Gilmore (knee), WR N'Keal Harry (concussion) and DT Carl Davis (concussion) were not spotted during the stretching period of practice on Friday, according to the Patriots. Gilmore had been added to the injury report Thursday as a limited participant.
Panthers coach Matt Rhule sounds optimistic that running back Christian McCaffrey (ankle) will return for next week's game against Kansas City. He'll meet with doctors on Monday to make that decision.
