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NFL meetings on Saturdays in 2020?
With growing doubts about staying on schedule for the college football season, the NFL appears poised to position itself to fill the potential void. According to ProFootballTalk, the NFL will likely move some games to Saturday in case college football isn’t taking place. There are some questions and obstacles about how it would work yet to be addressed, but the league is driven by this idea.
Two issues must be resolved if this were to happen. First, the NFL would have to determine how these games would be broadcast, whether on TV, streaming, or some sort of pay-per-view service. Some even speak of a “tripleheader” with three meetings scheduled at 7 p.m., 10:30 p.m. and 2:15 a.m. (French time) to lighten the Sunday programming and as happened at the end of last season. In addition, the league is also expected to get special permission to broadcast its content as it is not allowed to televise its games on Saturdays for most of the season.
Return planned for mid-September for Joe Flacco
The new quarterback replacing the Jets, Joe Flacco, will have to wait a little longer before finding the land. Surged on the neck last April, the former Raven ‘should miss one or two games at the start of the season according to Ian Rapoport. However, he received positive feedback from his surgeon, Dr Alexander Vaccaro, during a check-up visit to Philadelphia. Flacco will have a final exam to take in early September to get the medical green light.
The quarterback remains on the list of those physically unable to play, which allows him to attend meetings but not to practice.
Big operation in sight for Cameron Smith (Vikings)
Vikings linebacker Cameron Smith has announced he will miss the 2020 season as he needs open heart surgery to repair a birth defect.
“I found out that I needed open heart surgery to repair a bicuspid aortic valve [forme anormale de la valve aortique entre la valve et le coeur] I was born with, ”Smith wrote on Instagram. “While this will unfortunately end my 2020 season, it is truly a blessing that we found this out as my heart is severely enlarged and wouldn’t have lasted much longer. I found out after testing positive for COVID and had to undergo further tests according to protocol. The Lord works in a mysterious way, but I could really feel it on this one! There is an operation which will allow me to continue playing football as soon as I am healed and I did not think twice before opting for this one ”.
Although Smith did not retire from the season before Thursday’s deadline, there is a provision that still allows players to do so if a new health diagnosis puts them at high risk. The linebacker has not yet decided whether he will seek to use this provision, which would allow him to receive a stipend of $ 350,000 this year.
Injuries
– The Browns have activated three players from the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. Jarvis Landry (WR), Pharaoh Brown (TE) et Karl Joseph (S) have passed their physical tests, they can now participate in all team activities (PFT).
– Same story on the side of Cincinnati. Signed during the last offseason in the hope of securing a starting place, Xavier Su’a-Filo (G) is allowed to train normally with the rest of the team.
– A’Shawn Robinson (DT, Rams) and Rodney Gunter (DT, Jaguars) were placed on the non-football injury list (Yahoo!). The nature of their injuries is not specified, but they can return to active strength at any time.
Tyrod Taylor ready to start
After Philip Rivers left for Indianapolis, everyone expected the Chargers to recruit a quarterback. same Tyrod Taylor (QB), replacing last year. Finally, the movement did take place, but it was a young kid, Justin Herbert, who landed in Los Angeles during the draft.
“I thought the Chargers were going to take a quarterback,” Taylor said, through ESPN’s Lindsey Thiry. “But that didn’t necessarily change my mindset for the year. “
Coach Anthony Lynn recently conceded the obvious: Herbert cannot catch up due to the tight offseason, and lack of reps. Taylor will “probably” start the season according to the technician. The length of his reign will depend on his performance, but above all on the results of his team. Not a concern for the main interested who has already experienced such a situation during his 9 years in the league, especially in Cleveland when Baker Mayfield arrived.
“I was selected in the sixth round and even on the day I was selected I always had in mind to prepare like a starter. So, whatever the circumstances, that’s how I stay mentally in it, and that’s how I prepare myself mentally ”.
“A lot of things that happened in Cleveland were beyond my control, but I never changed my attitude. I focus on what I can control, and it’s me who brings my best game every day, being a leader and bringing great energy to the team ”.
Quinton Dunbar removed from commissionaire’s exception list
According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the league pulled the Seahawks cornerback, Quinton Dunbar, from the list of players exempted by the commission agent. He is thus authorized to join his team for the training camp. Involved with Deandre Baker (CB, Giants) in an alleged theft case, he was not charged, unlike his New York counterpart. The NFL could still investigate the defenseman, however, if new information is discovered.
Spencer Long s’engage aux 49ers
The experienced offensive lineman will not have been out of work for very long. According to Ian Rapoport, Spencer Long (G/C) signed with San Francisco, after leaving Buffalo earlier in the week. The Californians were looking to strengthen themselves on a position cut off by two elements, who preferred to give up the season because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Signatures
– Ricardo Louis (WR) returns to Miami. Following the withdrawals of Albert Wilson and Allen Hurns due to COVID-19, the Floridians had needs on the receiver’s position and decided to bring back the former 4th round pick. Louis first joined the Dolphins in 2019, but spent the entire campaign on the injured list with a knee problem, before being cut on July 25 (franchise).
– The Raiders formalized the re-signing ofAde Aruna (DE) Saturday after his release last month.
– Released a few weeks ago, Braxton Hoyett (DT) re-enlisted with Kansas City (franchise).
– Thanked last May by Las Vegas, Quentin Poling (LB) will continue his career with the Vikings (franchise).
– According to ESPN Field Yates, the Browns have claimed M.J Stewart (CB) on the waiver following his release from Tampa Bay on Friday.
Movements
– Ray Smith (DT, Dolphins) announced his retirement.
They are cut by their team: Tory Brooks-James (RB, Vikins), Travis Fulgham (WR, Lions), Tavien Feaster (RB, Jaguars), Tyler Gauthier (OL, Jaguars), Steven Nielsen (OL, Jaguars), Brandon Wright (K, Jaguars), Doug Middleton (S, Jaguars).
COVID-19: the rest
They get off the COVID-19 list: T.J Hockenson (TE, Lions), Amani Oruwariye (DB, Lions), Arryn Siposs (P, Lions), Raekwon Davis (DT, Dolphins), Benito Jones (DT, Dolphins), Solomon Kindley (G, Dolphins), Kirk Merritt (WR, Dolphins)
Atlanta gears up for hard times
We never know. With the current COVID-19 pandemic, no one knows how the 2020 season will unfold. For the players, as for the coaches. With Sean Payton (Saints) and Doug Peterson (Eagles) already tested positive this season, Atlanta wanted to play it safe for its staff. The Falcons have thus set up an alternative organization if its head coach, Dan Quinn, were to be unable to perform his duties.
On the team’s official website, the technician said he would then be replaced by assistant head coach and linebackers coach Jeff Ulbrich, assisted by Bob Sutton, senior defense assistant, in a supporting role. .
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