Seahawks elevate Adrian Peterson from practice squad

Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said on Friday that it is realistic for running back Adrian Peterson to play for the team days after being signed to the practice squad and they’ve made a move to add him to the active roster for Sunday’s game against the 49ers. Peterson was elevated to the active roster [more]

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Vikings activate Michael Pierce, rule out Eric Kendricks

Defensive tackle Michael Pierce will be available for the Vikings against the Lions on Sunday, but linebacker Eric Kendricks won’t be able to play. The Vikings announced on Saturday that they have activated Pierce from injured reserve. He was designated to return from an elbow injury this week and took part in practice the last [more]

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Bengals put Auden Tate on IR, sign Trayveon Williams to active roster

The Bengals announced a handful of roster moves ahead of Sunday’s game against the Chargers. Wide receiver Auden Tate is going on injured reserve. Tate was listed as doubtful to play on Friday because of a calf injury. He has not played since Week Seven and had three catches for 39 yards and a touchdown [more]

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NFLPA hopes to avoid prosecution of players who obtained and used fake vaccination cards

Now that the NFL and NFL Players Association have jointly announced suspensions of three players for misrepresenting their vaccination status, the question becomes whether the federal government will get involved. The relevant federal law imposes a punishment of up to five years in prison for buying, procuring, or using a counterfeit vaccination card, with knowledge [more]

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Colts put Ryan Kelly on COVID-19 reserve list, activate Khari Willis

The Colts are going to be without center Ryan Kelly for Sunday’s game against the Texans. Kelly has been placed on the COVID-19 reserve list on Saturday afternoon. If vaccinated, Kelly will need two negative tests taken 24 hours apart in order to come off the list in less than 10 days but the Colts [more]

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Everson Griffen: I am bipolar, I will be an advocate for mental health

Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen announced that he is bipolar in an Instagram post on Friday night. Griffen was taken to a mental health facility last week after an incident at his house that began when he called 911 about an intruder in his house and said that he had fired a gun without injuring [more]

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Chiefs OL coach Andy Heck out for Sunday due to COVID protocols

The Chiefs will be without one of their key offensive assistants for Sunday’s game against the Broncos. Kansas City announced on Saturday that offensive line coach Andy Heck will miss the matchup due to COVID-19 protocols. With Heck out, assistant offensive line coach Corey Matthaei will fill Heck’s role. Defensive quality control coach Alex Whittingham [more]

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