NFL-related Covid News

[RiotAct]

40 minutes ago, LABILLBACKER said:

Please God no

I wouldn’t mind, I took all of next week off!!!

[Hapless Bills Fan]

1 hour ago, par73 said:

What about contact tracing? Or doesn't the NFL bother with that anymore?

 

That would be why they closed the facility and canceled walk-through - so they have time to complete the contact tracing.

If the guy behaved as he was supposed to with masking up and distancing, should be OK

 

If he behaved like the Ravens coach and boogied about the building maskless without his contact tracing device while having unreported symptoms, we're hosed

[transplantbillsfan]

They test again tomorrow before the game, right?

 

Kinda frustrating, but as long as they test again I'm good with us playing now that they abandoned today's practice and are doing contact tracing.

 

The team already flew to Denver, right? We weren't doing same day flights.

Edited December 19, 2020 by transplantbillsfan

[EmotionallyUnstable]

8 hours ago, transplantbillsfan said:

They test again tomorrow before the game, right?

 

Kinda frustrating, but as long as they test again I'm good with us playing now that they abandoned today's practice and are doing contact tracing.

 

The team already flew to Denver, right? We weren't doing same day flights.

Yes they’re there already. 
 

 

Any idea on when the news of results can be expected? Seemed like generally we’ve heard of these things in the 8:00 or 9:00 hour? 

[Hapless Bills Fan]

https://www.9news.com/article/sports/nfl/denver-broncos/mike-klis/brandon-mcmanus-not-expected-to-clear-covid-protocols-taylor-russolino-likely-broncos-kicker-bills/73-4a6d48d6-53e2-4cf9-98d6-51e65e27cb0c

 

Broncos regular kicker still on ice for the game?

[NewEra]

1 hour ago, Hapless Bills Fan said:

https://www.9news.com/article/sports/nfl/denver-broncos/mike-klis/brandon-mcmanus-not-expected-to-clear-covid-protocols-taylor-russolino-likely-broncos-kicker-bills/73-4a6d48d6-53e2-4cf9-98d6-51e65e27cb0c

 

Broncos regular kicker still on ice for the game?

Iirc he was ruled out yesterday 

[Hapless Bills Fan]

If another Dez Bryant late-scratch occurs, NFL teams will be allowed to elevate a replacement to the roster

 

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/12/16/nfl-will-allow-teams-to-replace-late-covid-19-scratches-on-game-day/

[Hapless Bills Fan]

Lions got Outbreak #2:

 

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/12/22/detroit-lions-dealing-covid-19-outbreak-cancel-tuesday-practice/4008085001/

"Earlier this morning, we were informed of two positive COVID-19 tests within our organization," the team said in a written statement. "As a precaution, the team practice facility is currently closed and our players and coaches are conducting meetings remotely today. As we adhere to our Intensive Protocols and conduct contact tracing, we will continue to communicate closely with the NFL and its medical staff and gather more information."

The Lions went more than three months between positive COVID tests, from the time players reported in late July until a four-day stretch in early November when they placed three players on the reserve/COVID-19 list and had a staff test positive for the virus on consecutive days.

 

 

 

ANNNNND Haskins seen, maskless, at strip club after loss to Seasnakes:

 

https://www.totalprosports.com/2020/12/22/picture-emerges-of-dwayne-haskins-at-strip-club-shortly-after-loss-to-seahawks-pic/

 

 

[North Buffalo]

Go Bills Representing

[Hapless Bills Fan]

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/12/23/lions-have-no-new-positives-but-several-coaches-are-out-after-covid-19-exposure/

The close contacts reportedly include interim head coach Darrell Bevell, who calls the offense, and most of the defensive staff. The Lions fired their special teams coordinator this week, so the coaching staff will be shorthanded in all three phases, and the Lions have one less day to prepare than usual because they play the Buccaneers on Saturday this week. That game remains on track to be played as scheduled.

[Hapless Bills Fan]

Aaaaannnnd then there's this

 

https://www.nfl.com/news/texans-fine-qb-deshaun-watson-7-5k-for-violation-of-covid-protocols

 

C'mon Man.  Those Face Feathers (paper surgical masks) are just not that taxing.  Slap 'em over your schnoz.

 

 

[Sargent Hulka]

Link in today's DM: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9083313/Cuomo-says-allow-6-700-football-fans-attend-Buffalo-Bills-game.html

[buffalojedwardo]

https://youtu.be/iiRgnz92s04

[Punching Bag]

Chargers' Hunter Henry placed on COVID-19 list, will not play vs. Broncos in Week 16

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/chargers-hunter-henry-placed-on-covid-19-list-will-not-play-vs-broncos-in-week-16/

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Hunter Henry, one of the NFL's most productive tight ends this season, will miss the Chargers' upcoming game against the Broncos after being placed on the team's reserve/COVID-19 list. 

 

 

Browns place OT Jedrick Wills Jr. on reserve/COVID-19 list

https://www.nfl.com/news/browns-place-ot-jedrick-wills-jr-on-reserve-covid-19-list

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The Cleveland Browns' first-round offensive tackle is dealing with a COVID-19 issue ahead of Sunday's game against the New York Jets.

The team announced Thursday it placed Jedrick Wills on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Receiver Ryan Switzer was also placed on the practice squad/COVID-19 list.

Wills identified as a high-risk close contact. He could still play Sunday if he continues to test negative, per a source informed of the situation.

 

[Hapless Bills Fan]

On 12/23/2020 at 10:40 AM, Hapless Bills Fan said:

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/12/23/lions-have-no-new-positives-but-several-coaches-are-out-after-covid-19-exposure/

The close contacts reportedly include interim head coach Darrell Bevell, who calls the offense, and most of the defensive staff. The Lions fired their special teams coordinator this week, so the coaching staff will be shorthanded in all three phases, and the Lions have one less day to prepare than usual because they play the Buccaneers on Saturday this week. That game remains on track to be played as scheduled.

 

 

[Punching Bag]

 

NFL: Bills Mafia May Be Let Loose on the Playoffs

https://www.sportstravelmagazine.com/sports-canceled-covid-nba-nhl-nfl-ncaa-nascar-soccer-league-season-tournament/

 

 

Friday’s Game
Minnesota at New Orleans: Up to 3,000 fans allowed

Saturday’s Games

Tampa Bay at Detroit: No fans allowed
San Francisco at Arizona: No fans allowed
Miami at Las Vegas: No fans allowed

Sunday’s Games

N.Y. Giants at Baltimore: No fans allowed
Atlanta at Kansas City: Up to 16,811 fans allowed
Carolina at Washington: No fans allowed
Cleveland at N.Y. Jets: No fans allowed
Chicago at Jacksonville: Up to 16,791 fans allowed
Cincinnati at Houston: Up to 14,444 fans allowed
Indianapolis at Pittsburgh: No fans allowed
Denver at L.A. Chargers: No fans allowed
Philadelphia at Dallas: Up to 30,000-plus fans allowed
L.A. Rams at Seattle: No fans allowed
Tennessee at Green Bay: Up to 500 employees and family members allowed

Monday’s Game

Buffalo at New England: No fans allowed

[Punching Bag]

Steelers activate LB Vince Williams from Reserve/COVID-19 list

https://sports.yahoo.com/steelers-activate-lb-vince-williams-184711563.html

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Finally some good news for the Pittsburgh Steelers defense. The team announced on Wednesday that starting inside linebacker Vince Williams has been activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list. This means there’s a great chance Williams will be available this weekend when the Steelers take on the Indianapolis Colts.

 

Williams has missed the last two games after testing positive for COVID-19. The Steelers defense has struggled in recent weeks to slow down the run game so getting Williams back this weekend is timely. The Steelers have a chance to lock up the AFC North crown with a win over the Colts.

[Punching Bag]

36 minutes ago, Limeaid said:

Tennessee at Green Bay: Up to 500 employees and family members allowed

Monday’s Game

Buffalo at New England: No fans allowed

 

IMO this should be minimum allowed for all teams - family members of players who are not on COVID Reserve list should be allowed in with each family in its own section.  Minimum risk for efforts by players' families in this trying times.

[ColoradoBills]

13 minutes ago, A Firm Tree Does Not Fear said:

 

 

LOL, J E T S about to win their 2nd game!

[Punching Bag]

3 minutes ago, ColoradoBills said:

 

LOL, J E T S about to win their 2nd game!

 

Or it is so bad game is delayed so much that NFL needs week 18 and 12 teams go from each conference to playoffs.