Tag: reserve/COVID-19 list

Detroit Lions activate Danny Shelton, sign Bobby Price, elevate 2 from practice squad

The Detroit Lions announced six roster moves ahead of their Week 17 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings, including activating defensive tackle Danny Shelton from injured reserve and signing safety Bobby Price from the practice squad to the active roster. Other roster moves include elevating center Evan Brown and defensive tackle Albert Huggins for tomorrow’s game, activating practice squad linebacker Anthony Pittman from the Reserve/COVID-19 list, and releasing defensive lineman Frank Herron.

The Detroit Lions announced six roster moves ahead of their Week 17 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings, including activating defensive tackle Danny Shelton from injured reserve and signing safety Bobby Price from the practice squad to the active roster.

Other roster moves include elevating center Evan Brown and defensive tackle Albert Huggins for tomorrow’s game, activating practice squad linebacker Anthony Pittman from the Reserve/COVID-19 list, and releasing defensive lineman Frank Herron.

Shelton was added to injured reserve with a knee injury in early December, and after three weeks he worked his way back to practices. He has been activated to the roster in hopes of playing against the Vikings on Sunday, but his knee could still keep him from the game, as he was added to this week’s injury report and listed as questionable.

With Shelton being a potential game-time decision, it explains the elevation of Huggins from the practice squad. With the Vikings’ strong running offense, the Lions appear to want to have at least one nose tackle other than John Penisini on the game-day roster.

Herron, who is more of a 3T/Big DE, was released in order to make room for Shelton.

Price will take the vacated roster spot of safety Jayron Kearse, who was released earlier in the week. In Week 17, he will mainly contribute on special teams, but Price is an athlete with upside and this move appears to be more about the future. In the grand scheme of roster development, Price will give the Lions four safeties under contract heading into the offseason.

Brown was called upon to replace Joe Dahl at center last week, contributing on 28 of the Lions’ 53 offensive snaps. This week, Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow is expected to be back in the lineup — he is listed as questionable — but Dahl remains out and the Lions will turn to Brown to back up the position once again.

One final note: Pittman, who was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list two weeks ago, has cleared the league protocols and will return back to the practice squad.

Alex Mack put on COVID list, may have played final game in Atlanta

Falcons Pro Bowl center Alex Mack may have played his last game in Atlanta after landing on the NFL’s reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday.

Falcons Pro Bowl center Alex Mack may have played his last game in Atlanta after landing on the NFL’s reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday.

Mack is more than likely out for the team’s season finale against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, which is technically the final game of the five-year contract he signed with the Falcons in 2016.

Mack has been quietly consistent for much of his five seasons in Atlanta, and his signing remains of the best moves made by former GM Thomas Dimitroff.

As much as the Falcons would love to have him back, though, it’s unlikely they can afford him unless he takes a team-friendly contract just to stay.

If this is indeed Mack’s last game in Atlanta, fans will remember his time here fondly as his presence in the middle of the offensive line helped the team reach the Super Bowl in 2016.

Here’s a mic’d up segment Mack was featured in earlier this season.

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Lions activate Everson Griffen from reserve/COVID-19, Danny Shelton returns to practice

The Detroit Lions have activated EDGE Everson Griffen from reserve/COVID-19 and Nose Tackle Danny Shelton returns to practice but remains on injured reserve for the time being.

The Detroit Lions are getting some help on the defensive line. A day after activating JACK Julian Okwara from injured reserve, they announced that they have also activated EDGE Everson Griffen from the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Additionally, Nose Tackle Danny Shelton, who is still on injured reserve, has returned to practice and is eligible to be activated to the 53-man roster at any time.

Griffen announced on social media that he tested positive for COVID-19, and 11 days after the team placed him on the reserve list, he has been medically cleared and is eligible to return to practice.

No additional roster move was required at this time because Griffen has a roster exemption, but in order for him to play on Saturday, a corresponding move from the 53-man roster would be required.

Shelton was placed on injured reserve three weeks ago, has completed the required time on short-term IR, and is now eligible to return to the team. As Shelton is also technically still on IR, he also does not take up a spot on the 53-man roster, and when he is ready to play, a corresponding roster move would be required.

One final housekeeping note: running back Dalyn Dawkins has been added to the practice squad for his fourth stint with the team.

Falcons waive Jordan Miller, place Austin Edwards on COVID-19 reserve

Falcons rookie defensive end Austin Edwards was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday afternoon.

Falcons rookie defensive end Austin Edwards was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday afternoon. Edwards, an undrafted free agent out of Ferris State, has only been active in one game — playing just one snap — this season against the Detroit Lions.

After spending most of the year on Atlanta’s 16-man practice squad, Edwards may not see the field again this season.

The Falcons made an another move on Tuesday, waving cornerback Jordan Miller from the reserve/injured list. Drafted in the fifth round of the 2019 draft, Miller played in ten games as a rookie before getting suspended.

He’s only seen the field once in 2020, during Atlanta’s Week 4 matchup against the Green Bay Packers.

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Detroit Lions place Everson Griffen on COVID-19 list

The Detroit Lions have placed defensive end Everson Griffen on the COVID-19 list. Details surrounding how long he will be out is not known.

The Detroit Lions have placed defensive end Everson Griffen on the COVID-19 list.

Per an NFL/NFLPA agreement, teams do not differentiate between if a player tested positive for COVID-19 or if he had a close contact exposure, so it’s unclear how long he will be out at this time.

If Griffen had a close contact exposure — like Matthew Stafford, Jarrad Davis and Jalen Elliott earlier this year — it’s possible he could return in Week 15, but if he contracted the virus, he would be about through at least Week 16.

What we do know is that he will be out for the Lions Week 14 game against the Green Bay Packers.

As has become standard practice, the Lions released the following statement with their confirmation, reminding everyone that being placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list does not mean a player tested positive:

This reserve list category was created for a player who either tests positive for COVID-19 or who has been quarantined after having been in close contact with an infected person or persons. If a player falls into either of these categories, their club is required to immediately place the player on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Per agreed upon NFL-NFLPA policy, clubs are not permitted t comment on a player’s medical status other than referring to roster status. Clubs may not disclose whether player is in quarantine or is positive for COVID-19.

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Steelers LB Vince Williams is out for Buffalo Bills game, placed on COVID-19 list

The Steelers will be without the linebacker Sunday night in Buffalo after being placed on the COVID list on Thursday.

According to Steelers team reporter Missi Matthews, Steelers linebacker Vince Williams has been placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list.

It’s unclear at this time whether Williams is considered high-risk close contact or if he’s tested positive for the virus. In either case, protocol is a minimum of five days, which rules him out for Steelers-Bills on Sunday night.

This is not the first time Williams has been on the list. He was part of the group of players who were close contacts of Vance McDonald in November.

This revelation makes defeating the Buffalo Bills all the more difficult. His presence will be missed in a position that is already depleted with Devin Bush out for the season and Robert Spillane, who suffered a knee injury in the Washington Football Team game.

Williams leads the team in tackles (63) and ranks fourth in the league in tackles for loss with 14. He also has three sacks and two fumble recoveries.

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Ravens activate CB Anthony Averett from injured reserve, 2 others from practice squad

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Anthony Averett is promoted to 53-man roster ahead of Week 13 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.

The Baltimore Ravens activated cornerback Anthony Averett from injured reserve to the 53-man roster ahead of a Week 13 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday, according to the NFL’s transaction report.

Averett has been off the field since Week 6 after he suffered a shoulder injury against the Philadelphia Eagles. Averett came off injured reserve on Friday with a “designated to return” label, giving him time to practice with the team and get back up to speed. Averett is expected to suit up against the Cowboys and provide depth to a Ravens secondary that has been banged up all-season.

In total, Baltimore had five cornerbacks on injured reserve at one point this season. The Ravens lost cornerback Tavon Young to a season-ending knee injury in Week 2 while Iman Marshall and Khalil Dorsey were also put on injured reserve after their respective injuries.

But it’s not just players on injured reserve that’s making Baltimore’s cornerback depth disappear. Both Jimmy Smith and Tramon Williams are listed as inactive for Tuesday’s game against the Cowboys due to injuries, putting more pressure on the group — including Averett — to perform against a very capable Dallas passing attack. Smith did not practice this week after suffering a groin injury in Week 12 against the Steelers. Williams, who signed with Baltimore in November because of an injured-filled secondary is also inactive due to a thigh injury.

In other moves, the Ravens also activated tight end Eric Tomlinson and cornerback Pierre Desir from the practice squad. Tomlinson played Wednesday in Pittsburgh following tight end Mark Andrews being put on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. Desir last played in Week 9 for the New York Jets.

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Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Washington Football Team: Inactives for today’s game

Here are your Steelers inactives for this week’s game against the Washington Football Team.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have announced their inactives for today’s game versus the Washington Football Team. Cornerback Steven Nelson (knee) is no surprise given that he hasn’t practiced all week. Kicker Chris Boswell injured his hip in practice Saturday.

This list does not include center Maurkice Pouncey or running back James Conner, who is on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. Conner was eligible to come off the list today, but there’s no word he actually did.

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Steelers’ Stephon Tuitt is a go for Monday vs. Washington

Tuitt was placed on the list prior to kickoff on Wednesday and missed the Baltimore Ravens game. 

The Pittsburgh Steelers activated defensive end Stephon Tuitt from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Saturday.

Tuitt was placed on the list prior to kickoff on Wednesday and missed the Baltimore Ravens game.

An integral part of the Steelers dominant defense, Tuitt has 31 tackles (seven for loss) and a career-high seven sacks in 10 games. He’s also logged two forced fumbles and two pass defenses.

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Center Maurkice Pouncey, running back James Conner and offensive tackle Jerald Hawkins remain on the list.

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Cowboys expecting Lamar Jackson to play, Ravens won’t confirm or deny

The Cowboys are preparing to face the league’s MVP on Tuesday night, but the Ravens are giving no hints about their QB’s COVID status.

“I’m excited that we’re getting the game in, we’re getting a primetime game in, and it’s going to be a different date than normal, but I’m anxious to see how that works for that time of week.”

Those were the words of Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on Friday morning, speaking with 105.3 The Fan about the team’s upcoming appearance on a rare edition of Tuesday Night Football against the visiting Baltimore Ravens.

But as any football fan who’s been paying the slightest bit of attention can attest, four days out is way too early to count on much of anything… and the health of the Ravens’ players is the biggest X-factor in the league these days.

Baltimore played Pittsburgh on Wednesday afternoon- a game that had originally been scheduled for six days earlier- with a whopping 17 of their players on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, including the league’s reigning MVP, quarterback Lamar Jackson.

“Knock on wood, we’re in good shape relative to the COVID,” Jones said of the Cowboys’ own state of readiness. “Where we are as we speak this morning, we’re in great shape. We all know that the Ravens have been having to make a lot of adjustments; they did play the other day. I don’t have notation here of anything that is, let’s say, accelerated regarding them, but I don’t know about their detail.”

If the Ravens themselves even know who they’ll have available to put on the field at AT&T Stadium, they’re not letting on.

According to Jonas Shaffer of the Baltimore Sun:

“Among those also sidelined are running backs Mark Ingram II and J.K. Dobbins, fullback Patrick Ricard, and outside linebacker Pernell McPhee. Tight end Mark Andrews, wide receiver Willie Snead IV, and outside linebacker Matthew Judon all reportedly tested positive over the weekend, which means they’ll likely miss Tuesday’s game.”

Shaffer adds: “Guard Bradley Bozeman said after Wednesday’s loss, the Ravens’ third straight, that ‘a lot of guys had some symptoms.’ But he said he didn’t think anyone was ‘super sick or anything like that.'”

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh reiterated this week that all of the affected players are at the mercy of their COVID test results.

“They all have their different days when they’re possibly allowed to come back, but those are medical decisions, in the end, not coaching decisions,” Harbaugh said Thursday. “So when the doctors clear them to practice, that’s when we’ll have them.”

As for Jackson, who reportedly tested positive on Thanksgiving Day, his status for Tuesday’s contest- 12 days after the fact- remains a mystery. When asked about his starting quarterback and leading rusher specifically, Harbaugh was curt.

“I think I already answered that.”

The Cowboys are moving forward with their game prep under the assumption that Jackson will be ready to roll. So said Dallas coach Mike McCarthy in his Friday press conference.

Rescheduled games on odd days and at weird times. Stadiums with no fans. Players and coaches wearing surgical masks on the sidelines. Heck, the Broncos had to play an entire game with no quarterbacks at all.

So gearing up for a Tuesday night game that may or may not happen against a quarterback who may or may not play is just par for the course in 2020. But Jones says that this kind of uncertainty is, strangely, exactly what the sport is all about.

“We have an oblong football; it’s not round. You can’t really manage a lot which way the ball is going to go when it hits the ground. So you’ve got to be ready for it to go either way. Football is rarely canceled because of the elements. Football is rarely canceled because of injury. Football is a game of attrition, it’s a game of being played under unique conditions, and it’s a game of adjusting. It always has been.”

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