Archives for December 2021

We all know about John Madden, the Hall of Fame coach. John Madden, the legendary broadcaster. John Madden, the video-game icon. Here’s one thing that isn’t as widely known about Coach Madden. After retiring from NBC after Super Bowl XLIII, he became a fierce advocate for player safety. As an unpaid adviser to the Commissioner, [more] … [Read more...] about After retiring from broadcasting, John Madden became a fierce advocate for player safety

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is finally ready to return to the practice field. Jackson will practice on a limited basis today, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said. Jackson hasn’t practiced or played since suffering an ankle injury against the Browns on December 12. The Ravens, who once looked like Super Bowl contenders, are now 8-7 [more] … [Read more...] about Lamar Jackson will return to practice on limited basis

The Vikings will have Dalvin Cook for the entire practice week as they get ready to face the Packers on Sunday. Cook has been activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list, Minnesota announced on Wednesday. Cook, who is reportedly unvaccinated, missed last week’s game against the Rams after testing positive for the virus. He was placed on [more] … [Read more...] about Vikings activate Dalvin Cook off COVID-19 list

The Broncos remain mathematically alive in the playoff hunt heading into Sunday’s game against the Chargers and it looks like Drew Lock will be at quarterback as they try to buck the odds to advance to the postseason. Lock got the start in place of Teddy Bridgewater in the team’s Week 16 loss to the [more] … [Read more...] about Drew Lock is expected to start again for Broncos

The Vikings got running back Dalvin Cook back on the active roster Wednesday, but another key offensive player is reportedly done for the year. Wide receiver Adam Thielen made a brief return to the lineup last Sunday before aggravating a left ankle injury and it looks like that will be his final contribution to the [more] … [Read more...] about Report: Adam Thielen done for season after ankle surgery