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Bears: Andy Dalton is not yet recovered but he is progressing
Justin Fields (QB) seems to be keeping control in Chicago. Despite pain in his right thumb, the rookie fully participated in Wednesday’s training. Dalton was there, but limited by his knee injury.
A third chance for Isaiah Wilson, with the Giants this time
Drafted in the first round by the Titans (29th pick) last year, Isaiah Wilson (OT) already has the label of resounding bust. Arrest in a state of intoxication, hit and run in front of the police, possession of marijuana, clandestine party during COVID: a good record in less than a year, for the player who has more pots than snaps on a field football (4). Traded in April to the Dolphins for a choice of the 7th round, Wilson will have managed the feat of being cut three days later for having missed two practices.
The Giants, starving for good linens, have nevertheless decided to take the gamble by signing it this Wednesday in their practice squad. As usual in the NFL, as long as the potential is there, the teams will be there. And if you’re not convinced, ask Josh Gordon.
Les Bears en mode Monopoly
The oldest stadium in the NFL today, Chicago’s Soldier Field might not be making any old bones. Dilapidated by current standards, the Illinois franchise has been pushing for a renovation or reconstruction of what constitutes its lair since 1971. As is often the case in Uncle Sam’s country, the pressures on local elected officials are everything. except subtle.
This is how the Chicago Bears announced on Wednesday on their website that they had acquired Arlington Park, a 132-hectare site located in Arlington Heights, northwest of Chicago, just under 55 kilometers from Soldier Field, for the tidy sum of $ 192 million.
Contractually, the Bears’ lease at Soldier Field runs until 2033, but the franchise could be extracted from it as early as 2026 with a termination penalty of $ 84 million (or about 1 Khalil Mack).
For cities, the presence of a stadium is a formidable economic engine since it creates jobs. However, the municipalities, which walk on eggshells with taxpayers on these matters, also do not want to sign a blank check to satisfy deductibles far from being in need. So, is it a bluff or a real desire to leave their mythical precinct? For the moment, the mayor of Chicago is not waving.
“My statements about the Bears remain valid: the municipality continues to work to keep the team in Chicago. As I have already said several times, the door to our town hall is always open ”
Season over for James White
Hit in the hip, James White (RB, Patriots) is not expected to play again this season, according to ESPN. The player had been evacuated on a stretcher after his first run of the match in the lost game against the Saints in Week 3.
The absence of such a versatile and experienced player is bound to be a blow to the attack and development of quarterback Mac Jones.
Injuries
– Receiver starvation in sight for the Titans? According to Ian Rapoport (NFL Media), uncertainty over this week’s game for July jones, who is currently receiving treatment for a leg injury, while AJ Brown is injured in his adductors and could be ruled out for the next two weeks.
– Lamar Jackson (QB, Ravens) was not in training on Wednesday due to back pain. He was sacked four times in the last game. Too bad for him, as he missed the return of Rashod Bateman (WR), activated for his first training since August 10. The recipient has had adductor surgery in the meantime. (ESPN)
– Removed from the field for two weeks because of a painful ankle, Ronnie Stanley (OT, Ravens) will not go through the operation box (Ian Rapoport, NFL Media).
– Suffering from a sprained ankle rifle, Quenton nelson (OG, Colts) is very uncertain for the meeting against the Dolphins this week, according to Frank Reich himself. If this absence is confirmed, it will be the All-Pro’s first absence since his draft in 2018.
– Will Fuller (WR, Dolphins) missed Wednesday’s practice due to chest and elbow pain. He had fallen badly on a landing attempt in the last game. (ESPN)
– Still more bad luck for the Jets. Cornerstone of defense, Marcus Maye (S) will be absent 3 to 4 weeks due to an ankle injury. Jeff Smith (WR) suffered a concussion in a car crash on his way to practice on Wednesday. (NFL Media)
– Jessie Bates (S, Bengals) and his teammate Tee Higgins (WR) are officially forfeited for Thursday’s game against the Jaguars. Bates suffered in the back of his neck, while the receiver was shot in the shoulder.
Limited to training on Wednesday: Aaron Jones (RB, Packers, cheville), Darrell Henderson (RB, Rams, côtes), Frank Clark (DE, Chiefs, ischios), Chris Jones (DT, Chiefs, poignet), Dalvin Cook (RB, Vikings, cheville)
They are placed on the injured list and will miss at least three games : TJ Carrie (CB, Colts), Scotty Miller (WR, Buccaneers), Charles Washington (S, Cardinals), Blake Martinez (LB, Giants)
They are removed from the injured list and have three weeks to be activated:
Fourth week of the NFL, all players placed on the injured list before the start of the season can now be removed
- Broncos : Danny Trevathan (LB), Mike Boon (RB)
- Buccaneers : Cam Gill (OLB), John Molchon (G)
- Cardinals : Dennis Gardeck (DE)
- Chargers : Ryan Smith (DE)
- Colts: Sam Ehlinger (QB)
- Falcons : Kendall Shefield (CB), Josh Andrews (G)
- Football Team : Curtis Samuel (WR)
- Giants : John Ross (WR)
- Jets : Ashtyn Davis (S), Sharrod Neasman (S)
- Patriots : N’Keal Harry (WR)
- Rams: Tremaine Anchrum (T), Ogbonnia Okoronkwo (LB)
- Ravens : Rashod Bateman (WR), Miles Boykin (WR)
- Steelers : Zach Banner (OT)
- Titans : Marcus Johnson (WR), Brady Breeze (DB)
- Vikings: Kene Nwangwu (RB), Dan Chisena (WR)
COVID
They are placed on the COVID-19 list: Josh Doctson (WR, Cardinals), Gerald Everett (TE, Seahawks)
They get off the COVID-19 list: Justin Houston (OLB, Ravens), Brandon Williams (NT, Ravens), Justin Madubuike (DT, Ravens)
Transactions
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The main signatures : Jordan Lucas (S, Colts – Practice Squad), Quinton Dunbar (CB, Cardinals – Practice Squad), Danny Isidora (G, Cardinals – Practice Squad), Michael Menet (C, Cardinals – Practice Squad), Shaq Calhoun (OL, Cardinals – Practice Squad), Kelvin Harmon (WR, Football Team – Practice Squad), Cameron Malveaux (DL, Eagles), Jamir Jones (LB, Rams)
Suspensions
If the hopes of seeing again Gerald McCoy (DT, Raiders, 33) on a field were weak after his injury, it would now be a miracle to see him signed to a new team, as McCoy has just been suspended for 6 games for using illegal products ( PFF).
Joe Judge judge alone
If the advent of big data and artificial intelligence has obviously flooded the league and constitutes an additional tool in the decision-making process, not all coaches have entered the 21st century. Asked this Wednesday by Pat Leonard (New York Daily News) about his decisions on the 4th attempt (the Giants punted this Sunday in 4th & 3 on the opposing 39 yards, while they lost 7-6 in the third quarter – time), Joe Judge does not want to let mathematicians dictate his choices.
“I’m not afraid to try the fourth attempts. I don’t live in fear. Statistical analyzes are just a tool. You can look at an Excel table as long as you want. I swear if Excel were to win games, Bill Gates would crush everyone as I speak. But you have to take all these numbers with a grain of salt, and put them in perspective of the pace of the game, the way you play and the way the opponents play. “
Fortunately for Judge, with 0 wins for 3 losses, the odds of reaching the playoffs are not difficult to calculate at the moment.
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