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All NFL games on for Week 9 as teams deal with COVID-19
Read full article: All NFL games on for Week 9 as teams deal with COVID-19(AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)All NFL games are on for this weekend while teams deal with COVID-19 issues. The Cincinnati Bengals kept players away from their training facility after two unidentified players tested positive for COVID-19. The Atlanta Falcons canceled practice and worked virtually after a member of the football staff tested positive. ”A Miami Dolphins assistant coach, also unidentified, tested positive for COVID-19 and was quarantined. Coach Matt Nagy said this week that Spriggs tested positive for the coronavirus and Ifedi was put on the list because of a close contact.
The Latest: Packers' Krys Barnes, Jordan Love on COVID list
Read full article: The Latest: Packers' Krys Barnes, Jordan Love on COVID listThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The Green Bay Packers placed linebacker Krys Barnes and reserve quarterback Jordan Love on the reserve/COVID-19 list. The list is for a player who has tested positive or has been in close contact with an infected person. The Bears canceled practice and closed their facility Thursday after another player tested positive. ___The Atlanta Falcons canceled practice and worked virtually Friday after a member of the football staff tested positive for COVID-19. “The whole reason we’re doing it is to get guys to the game,” coach Raheem Morris said.
Another Texans player tests positive for COVID-19 for second week straight, spokesperson says
Read full article: Another Texans player tests positive for COVID-19 for second week straight, spokesperson saysHOUSTON – Another Houston Texans player has tested positive for COVID-19, the team said Thursday. Per KPRC 2 Sports Director Randy McIlvoy, the player who tested positive is linebacker Jacob Martin. According to the Texans, Martin was immediately self-isolated and they’ve begun contact tracing. Read the full statement below:“We were informed last night that a Texans player has tested positive for COVID-19. The player immediately self-isolated and contact tracing has begun.
Henry, Titans rally past Texans 42-36 in OT, remain unbeaten
Read full article: Henry, Titans rally past Texans 42-36 in OT, remain unbeatenHenry took a direct snap and ran 5 yards for a touchdown 3:30 into overtime and the Titans remained undefeated, rallying to beat the Houston Texans 42-36 on Sunday. “Obviously, we all witnessed somebody taking a game over,” Titans coach Mike Vrabel said of Henry. Watson's final TD pass put Houston (1-5) up 36-29 with 1:50 left, but his pass to Randall Cobb on the 2-point conversion attempt failed. Brown on a 7-yard TD pass with 4 seconds left. Watson answered two plays later with a 53-yard TD pass to Will Fuller for a 30-29 lead with 8:37 left.
What to watch for in tonight’s Texans scrimmage at NRG Stadium
Read full article: What to watch for in tonight’s Texans scrimmage at NRG StadiumThe Texans have no preseason games to measure how they stack up so tonight’s scrimmage will have to fill that void. The key getting some reps in game conditions and get out of NRG tonight healthy. What to watch for tonight:Number 1 Offense: tonight is a chance to see Deshaun Watson run the offense effectively. When he is healthy he’s proven to be a favorite target for Deshaun Watson. The scrimmage begins at 7pm inside of NRG Stadium.
What to watch for in tonight’s Texans scrimmage at NRG Stadium
Read full article: What to watch for in tonight’s Texans scrimmage at NRG StadiumThe Texans have no preseason games to measure how they stack up so tonight’s scrimmage will have to fill that void. The key getting some reps in game conditions and get out of NRG tonight healthy. What to watch for tonight:Number 1 Offense: tonight is a chance to see Deshaun Watson run the offense effectively. When he is healthy he’s proven to be a favorite target for Deshaun Watson. The scrimmage begins at 7pm inside of NRG Stadium.
Former and current Houston Texans players reflect on Juneteenth
Read full article: Former and current Houston Texans players reflect on JuneteenthHOUSTON A few weeks ago, accompanied by teammates like Deshaun Watson and Jacob Martin, Houston Texans linebacker Peter Kalambayi attended the peaceful protest against police brutality after the death of native Houstonian George Floyd. Honestly it was just a nice protest, said Kalambayi. Recognizing Juneteenth as a holiday and encouraging employees to reflect was one of those changes. For them to recognize the inequality and whats taken place in society, I think thats an important step moving forward, said Moses. Obviously just allowing current players to voice their opinions, I think thats a good start, said Kalambayi.