Giants’ Toney has ankle injury, is sorry for punch

The NFL and the players’ union sent a planner to the 32 teams Monday outlining procedures for the full reopening of their practice facilities, which were closed because of the coronavirus pandemic. In a lengthy four-part memo to the clubs written by Commissioner Roger Goodell and approved by the NFL Players Association, the league described protocols focusing on screening, testing, and infection prevention and treatment for COVID-19, including response for new infections. Goodell ordered all facilities closed in late March, and the league has taken small steps toward reopening them.

It’s never too early to start thinking about the playoffs.  Through five weeks, the playoff picture doesn’t look anything like we expected it to look like before the season. The Kansas City Chiefs are a virtual lock to make the playoffs. The Chicago Bears are the frontrunners in the NFC North