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Rockets superstar and 2017 MVP Russell Westbrook said on Monday that he had recently tested positive for the novel coronavirus.The nine-time NBA All-Star becomes the league’s most visible player to date to have his COVID-19 diagnosis become public.Both Westbrook and fellow MVP James Harden have yet to report with the rest of the Rockets to the NBA’s “bubble” site in Florida, where the 2019-20 season will restart later this month.In a statement posted Monday morning to his social media platforms, the 31-year-old Westbrook wrote.I tested positive for COVID-19 prior to my team’s departure to Orlando. I’m currently feeling well, quarantined, and looking forward to rejoining my teammates when I am cleared, Russell Westbrook. Thank you for all the well wishes and continued support. Please take this virus seriously. Be safe. Mask up!, Russell Westbrook

Rockets superstar and 2017 MVP Russell Westbrook said on Monday that he had recently tested positive for the novel coronavirus.The nine-time NBA All-Star becomes the league’s most visible player to date to have his COVID-19 diagnosis become public.Both Westbrook and fellow MVP James Harden have yet to report with the rest of the Rockets to the NBA’s “bubble” site in Florida, where the 2019-20 season will restart later this month.In a statement posted Monday morning to his social media platforms, the 31-year-old Westbrook wrote.I tested positive for COVID-19 prior to my team’s departure to Orlando. I’m currently feeling well, quarantined, and looking forward to rejoining my teammates when I am cleared, Russell Westbrook. Thank you for all the well wishes and continued support. Please take this virus seriously. Be safe. Mask up!, Russell Westbrook

The Vikings star running back Dalvin Cook will hold out until he receives a new deal, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.The decision to extend Cook or not becomes a crucial one for making sure the offense has its leading rusher.While Cook is a special back when healthy, he’s had trouble staying on the field. He missed all but four games as a rookie to a torn ACL and has missed 19 games in three seasons because of injury. , Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report.The Vikings should work to grant Cook an extension he finds acceptable, but that deal needs to be an incentive-based one that won’t financially haunt Minnesota if he again misses significant time, Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report

The Vikings star running back Dalvin Cook will hold out until he receives a new deal, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.The decision to extend Cook or not becomes a crucial one for making sure the offense has its leading rusher.While Cook is a special back when healthy, he’s had trouble staying on the field. He missed all but four games as a rookie to a torn ACL and has missed 19 games in three seasons because of injury. , Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report.The Vikings should work to grant Cook an extension he finds acceptable, but that deal needs to be an incentive-based one that won’t financially haunt Minnesota if he again misses significant time, Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report

NFL.com asked an interesting question of its top-tier analysts at NFL Media: which quarterback would you lock up for 12 years, a la the Patrick Mahomes contract extension.Four of the six analysts said they would sign Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson to a similar deal.Honestly, not many quarterbacks have 12-year careers. But presented with this question, Houston’s Deshaun Watson seems like the best option. At 24 years old, the Texans signal-caller is early in his NFL career and has proven to be a warrior on the gridiron. , NFL.com analyst Brian Baldinger .We’ve seen Watson will and carry his team to victory as a dual-threat player who constantly keeps defenses on their heels. He’s improved year over year, helping the Texans to back-to-back postseason appearances all the while becoming a better passer, leader and smarter runner. , NFL.com analyst Brian Baldinger.Watson’s skill set, mindset and winning DNA make him the best candidate for a dozen-year deal, NFL.com analyst Brian Baldinger

NFL.com asked an interesting question of its top-tier analysts at NFL Media: which quarterback would you lock up for 12 years, a la the Patrick Mahomes contract extension.Four of the six analysts said they would sign Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson to a similar deal.Honestly, not many quarterbacks have 12-year careers. But presented with this question, Houston’s Deshaun Watson seems like the best option. At 24 years old, the Texans signal-caller is early in his NFL career and has proven to be a warrior on the gridiron. , NFL.com analyst Brian Baldinger .We’ve seen Watson will and carry his team to victory as a dual-threat player who constantly keeps defenses on their heels. He’s improved year over year, helping the Texans to back-to-back postseason appearances all the while becoming a better passer, leader and smarter runner. , NFL.com analyst Brian Baldinger.Watson’s skill set, mindset and winning DNA make him the best candidate for a dozen-year deal, NFL.com analyst Brian Baldinger

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is headlining the “99 Club” for “Madden NFL 21” in the latest installment in the Madden video game franchise by EA Sports.On Monday morning, Mahomes was announced as the first member of the exclusive club, which features only the highest-rated players in the game.The past year, when Mahomes was the cover athlete for “Madden NFL 20”, he didn’t carry a 99 overall rating initially.It wasn’t until later in the season after a few title updates that Mahomes became a player with a 99 rating

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is headlining the “99 Club” for “Madden NFL 21” in the latest installment in the Madden video game franchise by EA Sports.On Monday morning, Mahomes was announced as the first member of the exclusive club, which features only the highest-rated players in the game.The past year, when Mahomes was the cover athlete for “Madden NFL 20”, he didn’t carry a 99 overall rating initially.It wasn’t until later in the season after a few title updates that Mahomes became a player with a 99 rating

Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll praised quarterback Russell Wilson as he usually does, stating that he is the best he has been throughout his entire career going into 2020.He also stressed the importance of having a balanced team and explained how Wilson factors into that equation.Russell is at the best of his game that he’s ever been and his command, his control and understanding of everything we can put forth on him allows him to be, I think, at the best he’s ever been, Pete Carroll told 710 ESPN’s Seattle’s John Clayton .And we want him to have more opportunities to be the factor of the game and control the game. But John, in just football in general, that doesn’t mean that you throw the football all the time to do that. , Pete Carroll told 710 ESPN’s Seattle’s John Clayton .We need to be a really good, functioning team that’s hard to beat because we’re so good at the things we do. That means that you have to have balance in your game, Pete Carroll told 710 ESPN’s Seattle’s John Clayton

Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll praised quarterback Russell Wilson as he usually does, stating that he is the best he has been throughout his entire career going into 2020.He also stressed the importance of having a balanced team and explained how Wilson factors into that equation.Russell is at the best of his game that he’s ever been and his command, his control and understanding of everything we can put forth on him allows him to be, I think, at the best he’s ever been, Pete Carroll told 710 ESPN’s Seattle’s John Clayton .And we want him to have more opportunities to be the factor of the game and control the game. But John, in just football in general, that doesn’t mean that you throw the football all the time to do that. , Pete Carroll told 710 ESPN’s Seattle’s John Clayton .We need to be a really good, functioning team that’s hard to beat because we’re so good at the things we do. That means that you have to have balance in your game, Pete Carroll told 710 ESPN’s Seattle’s John Clayton