Day: November 27, 2020

Browns’ defense thinned by virus, injuries to face JaguarsBrowns’ defense thinned by virus, injuries to face Jaguars

With star Myles Garrett sidelined again for Sunday’s game at Jacksonville as he continues to recover from COVID-19, and with two other defensive starters out due to injury and the virus, the Browns are counting on Vernon and others to deliver against the Jaguars (1-9). Last Sunday, Vernon stepped in in Garrett’s absence and had his most productive game since coming to Cleveland last year from the New York Giants as part of the trade involving flashy wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. Vernon did his best Garrett impression by recording three sacks, including one for a safety, as the Browns beat the Philadelphia Eagles 22-17 to stay firmly in the playoff race.

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Bears name Mitchell Trubisky starting QB vs. PackersBears name Mitchell Trubisky starting QB vs. Packers

Mitchell Trubisky will be the Chicago Bears’ starting quarterback against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night, coach Matt Nagy said Friday. Trubisky took all the first-team snaps at practice this week but Nagy had stopped just short of designating him the starter, just in case Nick Foles was able to return from a hip and glute injury. The Bears are trying to end a four-game losing streak.

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Report: Texans waiving WR Kenny Stills to give him a chance to play for a contenderReport: Texans waiving WR Kenny Stills to give him a chance to play for a contender

The Texans are waiving receiver Kenny Stills to give him a chance to play for a team in better playoff positioning. According to Mike Garafolo from the NFL Network, the Texans are going to release the former Saints’ fifth-round pick to give Stills the opportunity to find a team with a better record than Houston has at 4-7. It would also give Stills the opportunity to find a team where he could get more playing time. Inactive against Detroit with an injury, Stills received just four snaps in Week 11 against the Patriots. Stills has provided the Texans with 51 catches for 705 yards and five touchdowns in 23 games, five of which he started

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