NFL introduces point of care testing

The memo generated by the league on Friday to all teams regarding changes to the coronavirus testing protocol contains a new development that could eventually go a long way toward enhancing the testing process: The NFL is now using “point of care” testing along with off-site testing for COVID-19. Point of care is the technical term [more]

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Tyrod Taylor undeterred by Justin Herbert’s presence

After Philip Rivers left for Indianapolis, everyone expected the Chargers to draft a quarterback. Even Tyrod Taylor. “I figured that the Chargers would take a quarterback,” Taylor said Friday, via Lindsey Thiry of ESPN. “But that never necessarily changed my mindset or my attack to the year.” The Chargers selected Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert with [more]

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Cooper Kupp hopes to stay with the Rams long term

Robert Woods is looking for a new contract from the Rams, saying Thursday he hopes to stay in Los Angeles long term. A day later, Cooper Kupp repeated the sentiment. Kupp is entering the final season of his rookie deal, scheduled to make $2.133 million in base salary in 2020. “We haven’t had any conversations [more]

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Russell Okung would owe Carolina up to $2.5 million if he retires, in theory

Panthers tackle Russell Okung didn’t opt out, but he may eventually retire. It’s a smart way to manage an opt-out deadline that arrived way too early for NFL players to make an informed decision about whether to be all in or all out of the 2020 season five weeks before the first game is played. If [more]

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Report: Corey Davis had offseason toe surgery

Titans wide receiver Corey Davis was placed on the physically unable to perform list at the start of camp and a toe issue is reportedly the reason for that placement. Paul Kuharsky of 104.5 The Zone reports that Davis had surgery on his toe earlier this offseason. He notes that the first sign that Davis [more]

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Adrian Peterson wants a Super Bowl and Emmitt Smith’s rushing record

Adrian Peterson is 35 years old, ancient for a running back, but he thinks he’s a long way from done. Heading into his 14th NFL season and his third in Washington, Peterson says he still has more he wants to accomplish, starting with winning a Super Bowl. “Winning a championship is the one I want [more]

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Taylor Decker will “consider all options” on contract front

Lions left tackle Taylor Decker said in May that there had not been any major extension talks with the team and it doesn’t look like much has changed over the last couple of months. Decker is set to make $10.35 million this year after the Lions picked up their option on the fifth year of [more]

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