Cousins to Start for Minnesota Five Days After Trade
Kirk Cousins will start at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed. Cousins is set to make the start just five days after being traded from the Las Vegas Raiders, according to NFL.com. The move puts him into the Vikings’ lineup immediately following his return to the team, though the available reports do not provide further details about the trade or the quarterback plan beyond Sunday.
NFL to Have Independent Experts Review Eagles’ Handling of Hurts’ Blood Clots
The NFL says independent experts will review how the Philadelphia Eagles handled Jalen Hurts’ blood clots, according to a report. The supplied information does not detail the scope or timing of the review, or describe any conclusions. The review brings league attention to the team’s handling of the quarterback’s medical situation.
FAA Lifts Ground Stop Ahead of Sunday’s Games
The FAA lifted its nationwide ground stop, clearing the way for NFL teams to travel on Saturday ahead of Sunday’s Week 10 games. The stoppage had raised concerns about team travel plans, but the later update said teams could proceed with their flights. The earlier disruption also affected college football: the Ole Miss-Oklahoma game was moved from Saturday to Sunday, with Oklahoma reportedly unhappy about the decision.
Week 10 Injuries Leave Several Teams Facing Key Absences
Mike Evans and Jake Ferguson have been ruled out of the San Francisco 49ers–Dallas Cowboys game, while 49ers tackle Trent Williams is questionable, according to the NFL’s Week 10 injury report. San Francisco receiver Deebo Samuel has no injury designation, but four of the team’s cornerbacks are listed as questionable. Cowboys cornerbacks Joey Porter Jr. and DaRon Bland are also questionable.
San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said Evans is getting better, while emphasizing the team wants to ensure he fully heals. In another significant absence, the Houston Texans ruled out edge rusher Danielle Hunter, receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair and offensive lineman Keylan Rutledge for Sunday against Cleveland.
The Buffalo Bills listed right tackle Spencer Brown as doubtful against the New York Jets with an ankle injury. For the Kansas City Chiefs, running back Kenneth Walker III and cornerback Mansoor Delane are questionable; coach Andy Reid said Walker did not practice Friday because of a sore groin, and the team had not made a decision on his availability.
The Vikings will be without tight end T.J. Hockenson against Green Bay, while Packers safety Xavier McKinney is questionable. The Seattle Seahawks, meanwhile, list quarterback Drew Lock without an injury designation after limited practices for an elbow and oblique issue; he is set to start against the Las Vegas Raiders, per NFL.com.
Saints Send Jordyn Tyson to Hamstring Specialist
The New Orleans Saints sent Jordyn Tyson to a hamstring specialist at the University of Wisconsin, according to ProFootballTalk. The report describes the consultation as an effort to address recurring hamstring issues, but does not provide a recovery timetable or a specific availability update.
Rex Ryan Faces Six Misdemeanor Charges in Nashville
Rex Ryan faces six misdemeanor charges after an alleged incident involving his truck in Nashville, according to ProFootballTalk. People described as victims alleged that Ryan “almost killed” them. The charges and allegations have not been resolved, and the available report provides no further details about the case’s status.
Rams Add Brennan Presley; Eagles Reportedly Plan Offensive Line Move
The Los Angeles Rams signed receiver Brennan Presley to their active roster from the practice squad, according to NFL.com. Separately, the Eagles are reportedly set to release veteran offensive lineman Fred Johnson; that move was described as a report, not an official announcement, by ProFootballTalk.