Saints haven’t had positive tests, but it “isn’t like we’ve got this figured out”

Saints head coach Sean Payton was the first NFL head coach to contract COVID-19 this offseason, but the team hasn’t had anyone diagnosed with the coronavirus since they began testing at the start of training camp last month. Part of the reason for that has been the team’s decision to rent out space in a [more]

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Cardinals see a new motivation in Patrick Peterson

Patrick Peterson might not want to talk about it, but he apparently is very motivated to change the perception of himself after a turbulent last few years. According to Jim Trotter of NFL Network, the Cardinals cornerback declined interview requests to talk about what he hopes is a bounce-back season, but those around him see [more]

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Jaguars sign Josh Mauro

The Jaguars have added another veteran player to their defensive line. The team announced the signing of Josh Mauro on Tuesday night. Wide receiver C.J. Board was waived in a corresponding move. Mauro joins defensive tackles Caraun Reid and Carl Davis as recent additions to the position group in Jacksonville. The Jaguars saw defensive end [more]

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P.J. Hall visits Texans

Defensive tackle P.J. Hall took a visit to Houston as he looks for a home for the 2020 season. Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports that Hall paid the Texans a visit on Tuesday. Hall was a member of the Raiders when August began, but was traded to the Vikings shortly after word broke [more]

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Jonah Williams wants to prove Bengals right after missing 2019

The Bengals hoped to have Jonah Williams starting at left tackle in 2019, but a shoulder injury kept the first-round pick from playing at all during his rookie season. While Williams never saw the field, he says he no longer feels like a rookie because he was “learning on the sideline and kind of understanding [more]

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Are lack of positives due in part to players, coaches having COVID-19 antibodies?

The disclosure by Chargers coach Anthony Lynn in the season premiere of Hard Knocks that he has had COVID-19 invites speculation as to how many other players and coaches and staff had it in the offseason but didn’t let it be known publicly. In turn, that invites speculation are to whether the NFL’s success in [more]

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NFL “laser focused” on Super Bowl 55 as scheduled

With COVID-19 changing the way nearly everything in the world of football is done, NFL officials are intent on keeping the Super Bowl on schedule. In discussing plans with Tampa officials and media Tuesday, NFL executive vice president Peter O’Reilly said the Feb. 7 Super Bowl 55 was still on track. “We’re very confident in [more]

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