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Jeff Duncan / New Orleans Times-Picayune:
A Christmas miracle? The Saints tried to lure Drew Brees out of retirement to save their season — 3 min to read - - - - - - - - - - - - — Desperate times call for desperate measures. — And the Saints' quarterback situation definitely qualifies as “desperate” right now.
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Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:
It's best to be lucky and good as Miami Dolphins are out to prove — Here's the recipe for seven straight wins: A hot defense. An efficient quarterback. A coach who refused to let the season sink after a 1-7 season. — And 16 New Orleans Saints out with COVID-19. — Is it better to be lucky or good?
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Associated Press:
Saints' 4th-string QB Ian Book hails ‘unbelievable opportunity’ to make debut vs. Dolphins — NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Saints quarterback Ian Book says that because of the unpredictability of COVID-19, he and fellow reserve QB Trevor Siemian adopted the motto: “Stay ready.”
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 …
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins pivot to preparing for Saints former fourth-string QB Ian Book with Taysom Hill heading to COVID list
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Denver Post
Omar Kelly / Sun-Sentinel:
Here's what Dolphins have to do to defeat Saints
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Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens QB Tyler Huntley placed on reserve/COVID-19 list, will miss game vs. Bengals; Josh Johnson set to start — Third-string Ravens quarterback Josh Johnson will start in Sunday's pivotal game against the AFC North-leading Cincinnati Bengals after Tyler Huntley was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list …
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Ryan McFadden / Baltimore Sun:
Who is Josh Johnson? Ravens' third-string QB will start pivotal game vs. Bengals — With Lamar Jackson dealing with an ankle injury and Tyler Huntley recently testing positive for COVID-19, the Ravens will rely on third-string quarterback Josh Johnson to face the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday …
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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.
Childs Walker / Baltimore Sun:
Win or else: Ravens would 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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Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens QB Tyler Huntley questionable vs. Bengals with illness; Lamar Jackson still sidelined at practice — The Ravens' quarterback situation just got a little more complicated. — Tyler Huntley (illness) and Lamar Jackson (ankle) both are considered questionable for Sunday's crucial game …
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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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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.
The Athletic:
Spurs assistant Becky Hammon being seriously pursued by Aces, Liberty for head coaching vacancies: Sources — The New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces are seriously pursuing San Antonio Spurs assistant and WNBA legend Becky Hammon to be their respective franchise's new head coach …
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ESPN:
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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