Minnesota Vikings CB Mike Hughes (neck) on Friday, Jan. 3, was placed on the Reserve/Injured list with a neck injury and will miss the postseason.
Monthly Archives: January 2020
Ravens | Mark Ingram expected for playoff opener
Baltimore Ravens RB Mark Ingram (calf) is ‘on track’ to play in the divisional round of the playoffs Saturday, Jan. 11, head coach John Harbaugh said Friday, Jan. 3.
Footballguys View: This was the plan all along. The Ravens have a bye as the No.1 seed in the AFC and they are waiting for the lowest-seeded team who is victorious in the Wild Card Round. Harbaugh added that Ingram should be able to practice at ‘full speed’ next week.
NFL | Chase Young entering 2020 draft
Ohio State DE Chase Young on Friday, Jan. 3, announced he will enter the 2020 NFL Draft.
Footballguys View: Young is a freakish player on the defensive line and he can terrorize opposing quarterbacks early and often. While LSU quarterback Joe Burrow is likely the No.1 overall pick to the Bengals, Young should be Washington’s pick at No.2 overall.
Vikings | Mackensie Alexander expected to miss game
Minnesota Vikings CB Mackensie Alexander (knee) remained out of practice Friday, Jan. 3, and is not expected to play Sunday, Jan. 5, in the wild-card playoff matchup with the New Orleans Saints.
Titans | A.J. Brown could return punts
Tennessee Titans WR A.J. Brown has practiced returning punts in practice this week, and he could be used in that capacity in the team’s wild-card playoff game Saturday, Jan. 4, against the New England Patriots. ‘It’s something that we’re trying to do to expand his role and get A.J. an opportunity to get the football in his hands any way we can,’ Titans head coach Mike Vrabel said.
Bears | Eddie Jackson lands $58M extension
Chicago Bears S Eddie Jackson on Friday, Jan. 3, agreed to a four-year, $58 million contract extension with the team, per Jackson’s agents. The deal includes $22 million in full guarantees.
Saints | Michael Thomas a unanimous All-Pro
New Orleans Saints WR Michael Thomas joined New England Patriots CB Stephon Gilmore as the two unanimous selections on the Associated Press All-Pro team Friday, Jan. 3.
Panthers | Christian McCaffrey a 2-position All-Pro
Carolina Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey was voted a first-team Associated Press All-Pro at two positions: Running back and the relatively new offensive flex position.
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Eagles | Miles Sanders will practice Friday
Philadelphia Eagles RB Miles Sanders (ankle) will practice Friday, Jan. 3.
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Eagles | Zach Ertz still not cleared
Updating an earlier report, Philadelphia Eagles TE Zach Ertz (ribs, kidney) still hasn’t been cleared for contact Friday, Jan. 3.