Top News:
Omar Kelly / Sun-Sentinel:
Who gets the task of replacing Jevon Holland in Miami's defense? — It's a question the Miami Dolphins coaches and players have gone to great lengths to avoid answering this week. — Maybe they want the element of surprise for Sunday's 1 p.m. game against rookie quarterback Zach Wilson and the New York Jets?
Discussion:
Orange County Register
RELATED:
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle placed on COVID list as team voluntarily moves to stricter protocols — Standout rookie wide receiver Jaylen Waddle is the latest to land on the Miami Dolphins' reserve/COVID-19 list. — Waddle became the fifth Dolphin unavailable due to COVID on Thursday …
Discussion:
The Phinsider, Boston Herald and ProFootballTalk
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Amid Dolphins' COVID issues, it appears RB Duke Johnson will play at home for first time with his hometown team — MIAMI GARDENS — Duke Johnson recalls being in middle school when he would dream about playing for the hometown Miami Dolphins at the stadium that was right in his neighborhood.
Discussion:
Orange County Register and The Phinsider
Pat Leonard / New York Daily News:
Adoree Jackson Giants' latest COVID positive as NFL amends protocols during league-wide outbreak — While the NFL adjusted its COVID-19 protocols and tussled with the players' union over enforcement measures on Thursday, Giants defensive players continued to drop like flies.
Discussion:
Orange County Register and GMEN HQ
RELATED:
Pat Leonard / New York Daily News:
NFL postpones three Week 15 games due to COVID outbreak — The NFL announced on Friday that it is postponing three of this weekend's games due to a league-wide COVID outbreak following negotiations with the players' union. — The league is moving the Las Vegas Raiders at Cleveland Browns game …
Discussion:
Mercury News
Pat Leonard / New York Daily News:
Giants have 5 COVID positives, push meetings virtual as virus batters NFL
Discussion:
Mercury News and Elite Sports NY
Pat Leonard / New York Daily News:
Giants not fast-tracking Jake Fromm with Daniel Jones still out
Discussion:
Orange County Register and GMEN HQ
Ryan McFadden / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson misses practice again; status for Sunday vs. Packers could go down to the wire — Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson missed practice for the second straight day Thursday as he continues to recover from an ankle sprain he suffered against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
Discussion:
Denver Post
RELATED:
Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson misses third straight practice, dimming hopes he can play vs. Packers — Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson missed his third straight practice Friday, dimming hopes that he could recover from a sprained ankle in time for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers.
Buster Olney / ESPN:
What are MLB teams doing during the lockout? A lot — During the lockout, Major League Baseball personnel notably cannot speak with their major league players — not about free agency talks, rehab assignments, or spring plans. That gag order extends to the press, too …
Discussion:
Sports Illustrated, MLB Trade Rumors, New Jersey Online, Cubbies Crib, Bleacher Nation, Dodgers Nation and Bless You Boys
Rick Stroud / Tampa Bay Times:
Former Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo says he was kicked by Urban Meyer during warmups — Lambo reported the incident to the team's legal counsel through his agent but never met with them. — Updated Just now — Josh Lambo was off to a slow start. The Jaguars All-Pro missed a field-goal attempt …
Chicago Tribune:
How the Chicago Bears are dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak — 11 players and all 3 coordinators this week: 'We're not the only team going through this' — The Chicago Bears are taking extra precautions this week after a COVID-19 outbreak sidelined all three coordinators and six additional players Thursday.
Discussion:
Boston.com, Associated Press and Daily Herald
RELATED:
Jim Callis / MLB.com:
2022 mock Draft: Top 10 picks — MLB Pipeline has just released its initial 2022 Draft Top 100 Prospects list, so of course it's time for a look at how the first 10 picks might unfold — even if the Draft is still seven months away. — The Orioles own the No. 1 selection for the second time since 2019 …
Discussion:
Dallas Morning News, Royals Review, Bleacher Nation and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Sources: MLB, players' association met Thursday for first time since lockout began Dec. 1 — Major League Baseball and the players' association met Thursday for the first time since owners locked out the players while the sides negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement, sources familiar with the talks told ESPN.
