Harrison Butker out for Week 16 due to COVID-19, Elliott Fry to kick for Chiefs

The Chiefs will have to use their backup kicker for Sunday’s game against the Steelers. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, kicker Harrison Butker has already been ruled out for the Week 16 matchup after testing positive for COVID-19 this week because he is unvaccinated. With the NFL’s COVID-19 protocols, Butker is out for 10 [more]

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NFL officials cut COVID test line in New York on Monday, to the dismay of others

Michael and Stanley were able to keep Bob Vance from Vance Refrigeration from cutting the line on Pretzel Day. On Monday, folks in New York had no such luck when several NFL officials showed up for COVID testing and secured dibs. According to Jake Offenhartz of Gothamist.com, multiple NFL officials received preferential placement at a [more]

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Dolphins sign Duke Johnson to active roster, don’t expect Will Fuller back this year

Running back Duke Johnson had a big day in Sunday’s win over the Jets and he earned himself a permanent spot on the team’s active roster on Monday. Johnson had been elevated from the practice squad for the game and posted 22 carries for 107 yards and two touchdowns in the 31-24 victory. The Dolphins [more]

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Derek Carr: After late interception, I promised we’d win if we got ball back

A few plays after Browns quarterback Nick Mullens threw a touchdown pass that put the Browns up 14-13 in the fourth quarter, Raiders quarterback Derek Carr tried to put his team back on top. Carr tried a deep shot to wide receiver Zay Jones, but Browns cornerback Greedy Williams picked it off and gave the [more]

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Robert Quinn: Refs seem like they’re controlling the game a little too much

There were plenty of errors for the Bears to lament after Monday’s 17-9 loss to the Vikings, including three turnovers, a blocked field goal, and three failed fourth downs while in scoring position in the second half. Chicago was also penalized nine times for 91 yards during the contest. Five of those penalties were personal [more]

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