Titans could end up being hammered by league

The Titans already faced a potentially significant punishment for alleged protocol breaches that fueled an outbreak of COVID-19. Given the news that the team apparently gathered to practice last week after expressly being told not to do so, the Titans could be facing a consequence the likes of which the NFL has never seen. There’s [more]

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AP source: 2 more Titans positives, Pats cancel practice

Tennessee will not be returning to the team’s facility Wednesday after two more players tested positive amid the NFL’s first COVID-19 outbreak, and the New England Patriots have canceled practice amid reports that a third player has tested positive for the coronavirus. Sports Illustrated reported that reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore tested positive for the virus on Wednesday and was added to the team’s reserve/COVID-19 list. The Patriots did not give a reason for Wednesday’s cancellation and did not immediately respond when asked if it was related to a third positive test.

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Nick Foles gets a chance to play against Tom Brady again

Much has changed since Super Bowl LII. Tom Brady now is in Tampa Bay, and Nick Foles calls Chicago home. The two meet for a second time as starting quarterbacks Thursday, the first time since Foles earned Super Bowl MVP honors in outdueled the GOAT. “He’s one of the greatest of all-time at the quarterback [more]

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Rodgers, Tonyan lead Packers to 30-16 victory over Falcons

The Green Bay Packers needed someone to step forward when injuries left their top two wide receivers unavailable. Tonyan caught three of Aaron Rodgers’ four touchdown passes, Za’Darius Smith recorded three sacks and the Packers remained unbeaten with a 30-16 victory over the winless Atlanta Falcons on Monday night. ”I just had to continue to do what I’ve been doing, just keep playing well and stick to the game plan,” Tonyan said.

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Beleaguered Jaguars dealing with more injuries on defense

The Jacksonville Jaguars have a three-game losing streak and one of the worst defenses in franchise history, a unit that could be down three more starters at winless Houston. The D was mostly inept in a 33-25 loss at Cincinnati in which the Bengals scored on seven of their final eight possessions. ”Being a vet on this team and being pretty much the old head in the room, I have to find a way to motivate these guys,” defensive tackle Abry Jones said.

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