In this Thursday’s NFL news: QB Matthew Stafford is in doubt for Week 9; RB Christian McCaffrey could play again Sunday and more.
Stafford is placed on the COVID-19 reserve
The Detroit Lions had to place QB Matthew Stafford on the COVID-19 reserve list because the player is considered to be a “high-risk close contact” of a non-team person. The last interaction with this was last Monday, which makes him eligible to get off this list next Sunday to face the Vikings. The QB also has to present negative evidence for this.
Lions’ QB Matthew Stafford is considered a “high-risk, close contact” from a non team member, per source. His last contact was Monday, which means he would be eligible to come off the Resvere/COVID list Sunday and play vs. the Vikings, pending negative tests for him, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 4, 2020
McCaffrey could play in week 9
Good news for the Carolina Panthers. After losing RB Christian McCaffrey from week 2 to an ankle injury, the running back returned to training this Wednesday and has a high probability of playing again in week 9 against the Chiefs. McCaffrey had full participation in that training, so that’s a good thing for his availability next Sunday.
Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey (ankle) full participant in practicehttps://t.co/CKUVcb8vLS pic.twitter.com/oQC7Xv7zkT
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) November 4, 2020
McCown signs with the Texans
New quarterback in the Houston Texans. The team has reached an agreement with veteran Josh McCown (41 years) to be part of the team currently led by Romeo Crennel. It will be the thirteenth box in which the QB is in his professional career. He will be competing with QB AJ McCarron for the substitute spot for Deshaun Watson.
Texans are signing veteran QB Josh McCown, per his agent @ MikeMcCartney7.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 4, 2020
Trubisky suffered a shoulder injury
Funny topic for QB Mitch Trubisky on the NFL news. The player suffered a shoulder injury last Sunday against the Saints in the only snap in which he participated in that game. The 2017 NFL Draft first-round pick came in to run a read option and was tackled by LB Alex Anzalone, which caused him to have this damage. It will have evaluations, but as a precaution the Bears trained two quarterbacks as potential new substitutes.
#Bears QB Mitch Trubisky suffered a shoulder injury on Sunday against the #Saints, sources say. Evaluations ongoing. Trubisky came in for a play in the first quarter, kept the ball on a read option, was tackled by LB Alex Anzalone.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) November 4, 2020
Three 49ers players fall into COVID-19 reserve
The casualties do not stop at the San Francisco 49ers. LT Trent Williams and WRs Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk were placed on the COVID-19 reserve list as close contacts. The Thursday Night Football tonight it remains standing and will take place despite this situation and the one the Packers experienced with RB AJ Dillon. Richie James and Trent Taylor are the only WRs on the active 49ers roster today.
????????????????????????????????: 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk, LT Trent Williams out for ‘TNF’ as they’ve been placed on reserve/COVID-19 list along with WR Deebo Samuel; game remains on as scheduled (per @MikeGarafolo)https://t.co/lq4evCeYpP pic.twitter.com/Z3924JnfY6
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) November 5, 2020
Texans presented a positive case of COVID-19
The Houston Texans announced that this Thursday they will work virtually after learning that a player presented a positive case of COVID-19 with respect to the round of tests on Wednesday. The franchise closed its facilities to carry out security protocols. In case it is proven that there is no danger of contagion, they would return on Friday.
#Texans working virtually today after a player tested positive for COVID-19. pic.twitter.com/VQIzD3Dc87
– Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 5, 2020
A positive case of COVID-19 in the Colts
Another positive case within the AFC South. Through a statement, the Indianapolis Colts reported that a staff member tested positive for COVID-19 and that the individual has already entered quarantine. However, they will not close their facilities and will train as normal. On the other hand, all the meetings that the team has will be held virtually.
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) November 5, 2020
Gaskin is placed on injured reserve
Hard hit to the backfield of the Miami Dolphins. Head coach Brian Flores stated that RB Myles Gaskin will be placed on the injured players reserve list and will be absent from the courts for a minimum of three games. The runner suffered a sprained knee that caused this situation. Matt Breida, Jordan Howard, DeAndre Washington, Patrick Laird and Salvon Ahmed will be in the backfield with their loss.
Dolphins’ HC Brian Flores said RB Myles Gaskin now is going on IR and he will be out a minimum of three games.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 5, 2020
This is today’s NFL news.
