Archives for December 2021

A few days ago, the 49ers seemed to be a lock for the postseason. Suddenly, it seems a little tenuous. Here’s how tenuous it is. Even if the 49ers win their final two games (Texans, at Rams), they’ll miss the playoffs if the Saints finish 3-0 (Dolphins, Panthers, at Falcons) and Eagles (at Washington, Cowboys) [more] … [Read more...] about If Saints and Eagles win out, 49ers are left out

The Broncos placed defensive lineman Mike Purcell and outside linebacker Andre Mintze on their COVID-19 reserve list, the team announced Monday. They join center Lloyd Cushenberry III, who missed Sunday’s loss to the Raiders after going on the list Dec. 23. Purcell, a sixth-year player, has appeared in 12 games with nine starts for Denver [more] … [Read more...] about Broncos place Mike Purcell, Andre Mintze on COVID-19 reserve list

The Cardinals activated center Rodney Hudson from the COVID-19 reserve list after he cleared protocols Monday, but they placed two other players on the list. The team announced linebacker Markus Golden and reserve offensive lineman Sean Harlow now are on the COVID-19 reserve list. Punter Andy Lee went on the list last week, although coach [more] … [Read more...] about Cardinals place Markus Golden, Sean Harlow on COVID-19 reserve list

The Saints can’t catch a break. They have 22 players on their COVID-19 reserve list, including their top two quarterbacks, Taysom Hill and Trevor Siemian. Their inactive list has only one name on it, but it’s a big one. Left tackle Terron Armstead (knee) will not play. He was listed as questionable after returning to [more] … [Read more...] about Monday Night Football: Terron Armstead is inactive

An MRI provided clarity on Darrell Henderson‘s injured knee, and coach Sean McVay said the Rams will place the running back on injured reserve. Henderson has a sprained MCL that will keep him out 3-5 weeks. That means he could return in the postseason if the Rams can stay alive long enough. Henderson was injured [more] … [Read more...] about Darrell Henderson headed to IR with sprained MCL, but Cam Akers could play this week