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Tom Withers / Associated Press:
Jets QB Joe Flacco, Vikings RB Dalvin Cook among 46 NFL players placed on reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday — Both Saints veteran quarterbacks, Taysom Hill and Trevor Siemian, Minnesota star running back Dalvin Cook, Jets backup quarterback Joe Flacco and Cleveland center JC Tretter …
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Omar Kelly / Sun-Sentinel:
Starting safety Jevon Holland returns, Dolphins lose three more to COVID — MIAMI GARDENS — Jevon Holland is finally back in the building. — The Miami Dolphins' starting free safety returned to the team on Thursday after a weeklong absence after testing positive for COVID-19.
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Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens S Chuck Clark activated from reserve/COVID-19 list, can play vs. Bengals — Ravens safety Chuck Clark was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, clearing the way for the defensive leader to return for Sunday's pivotal game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
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Walt Handelsman / New Orleans Times-Picayune:
Sean Payton is back, but another Saints player, 3 assistants test positive for COVID-19, sources say — 1 min to read - - - - - - - - - - - - — The New Orleans Saints are not done placing team members in COVID-forced quarantine, as four more people within the facility tested positive Friday …
Jeff Duncan / New Orleans Times-Picayune:
Trevor Siemian, more Saints players expected to land on COVID-19 list, sources say — 1 min to read - - - - - - - - - - - - — Another outbreak of COVID has hit the New Orleans Saints this week, with multiple players testing positive in recent days, including backup quarterback Trevor Siemian, multiple sources said Thursday.
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Omar Kelly / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard named to third Pro Bowl team — Xavien Howard was recognized for his game-changing performances in the 2021 season when he was selected as a starter for the AFC's Pro Bowl team. — Howard, a sixth-year cornerback the Miami Dolphins (7-7) …
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Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens place 5 more players on reserve/COVID-19 list, leaving defense even more short-handed
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Omar Kelly / Sun-Sentinel:
Here's what Dolphins have to do to defeat Saints — Five things the Miami Dolphins (7-7) need to do to push their winning streak to seven games, and beat the Saints in New Orleans (7-7) during Monday night's nationally televised game in Week 16: — Force Saints QB Taysom Hill to rely on his arm
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Sources: Cody Bellinger, Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to 1-year, $17M deal before lockout — Slugger Cody Bellinger and the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed on a one-year, $17 million to avoid arbitration before the Dec. 1 lockout that has shut down Major League Baseball and frozen transactions, sources familiar with the agreement told ESPN.
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Nick Foles will start at quarterback for the Chicago Bears on Sunday as Justin Fields continues his recovery from an ankle injury — Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles will start Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field as rookie Justin Fields continues to deal with an ankle injury.
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Justin Fields has an ankle injury but still is expected to play for the Chicago Bears against the Seattle Seahawks, Matt Nagy says — Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields is dealing with an ankle injury suffered during Monday night's game against the Minnesota Vikings and was limited in practice Wednesday at Halas Hall.
Childs Walker / Baltimore Sun:
Do or die? Ravens will face a steep climb to playoffs if they cannot upset Bengals in AFC North rematch — One fourth-and-12 stood between the Ravens and the playoffs. — They had fallen short the previous two seasons, but a second-half rally had them on the cusp as the final hours passed on the final day of 2017.
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Ryan Phillips / The Big Lead:
Is Jalen Hurts the Future of the Philadelphia Eagles? — After a terrible start to the 2021 season, the Philadelphia Eagles find themselves just outside the NFC playoff picture. At 7-7 the Eagles have a shot at making the postseason with a strong finish. Don't look now, but much of the …
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