NFL News – Thursday, November 18, 2021

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In NFL news this Thursday: Vikings recover Patrick Peterson and Harrison Smith; NFL Modifies COVID Protocols for Thanksgiving; Chris Carson is absent again; and more. Don’t miss the NFL news.

Vikings recover Patrick Peterson and Harrison Smith

In Week 11 of the 2021 NFL Season we will see a divisional game between Green Bay and Minnesota, and heading into next Sunday, the Vikings received some very good news. This Wednesday the team confirmed that it designated CB Patrick Peterson to return from the Injured Reserve. In addition, they also activated the S Harrison Smith from the COVID-19 Reserve, so, without a doubt, the secondary of those led by Mike Zimmer could look stronger than ever.

Peterson has been out of the field since sustaining a hamstring injury against Carolina in Week 6. The veteran cornerback has recorded 13 tackles and 2 passes defended this season: “We’ll see how he practices,” Zimmer said. via Chris Tomasson from St. Paul Pioneer Press. Minnesota has 21 days to activate Peterson to the 53 roster or return him to IR by missing the rest of the season.

For his part, Smith tested positive for COVID prior to the meeting between the Vikings and Ravens in Week 9 and, not being vaccinated, had to isolate himself from the team for a period of 10 days, which deprived him of playing the games. Minnesota’s last two games. This 2021 he accumulates 3 passes defended, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble and 58 total tackles, so undeniably his return will be more than welcome. If both players return, can they affect a Vikings victory over the Packers this coming Sunday?

NFL modifies COVID protocols for Thanksgiving

Next Thursday, November 25, Thanksgiving Day will be celebrated throughout the United States, and in the face of all the holidays and family visits that this date implies, the NFL does not want to take any type of risk. This Thursday, via Tom Pelissero from NFL Media, it was reported that the league sent a memorandum to the 32 teams letting them know that the protocols against COVID-19 will undergo multiple modifications, among which are:

  • All players, vaccinated or not, and the personnel who interact with the players, must obligatorily wear masks from November 25 to December 1 while they are within the team’s facilities.
  • By November 29, all teams will be required to have video surveillance in their weight room and cafeteria areas, available for review by the NFL.
  • All players, regardless of their vaccination status, will be tested for COVID-19 on Monday, November 29 and Wednesday, December 1 (under current protocol, vaccinated players are only tested for COVID once a week ).
  • The memo also encourages teams to provide COVID testing at their facility for visiting family and friends during the holidays. This test should be scheduled to take place prior to the visitors interacting with the players or other team personnel.

The league’s motives for tightening protocols are easy to understand. In the past two weeks the NFL has seen its highest positive case rate of the season at 1.2% out of around 6,500 tests so while the rate remains low, with more family and friends visiting players, better safe than sorry. What do you think about the changes made to the COVID-19 protocols?

Chris Carson is absent again for failing to make “positive progress”

Bad news for the Seahawks running game. After sustaining a serious neck injury the previous October, RB Chris Carson returned to training on a limited basis last week, and while all indications were that he seemed to be heading in the right direction to rejoin the team’s 53-strong roster, Carson did not practice this. Wednesday, and HC Pete Carroll didn’t sound optimistic when asked if his star running back had suffered a setback in his recovery:

“What I would say is that it did not make the positive progress we would have hoped for,” said Carroll, through Tim Booth of Associated Press. “We are still working with him. I don’t have a good update for you. We must wait a couple of days and we will have more [información]”.

Undeniably this is unexpected news in Seattle. Carson participated in the first four games of the season and accumulated 232 yards and 3 TDs on 54 carries. However, the Seahawks placed him on the Injured Reserve on October 15, missing the last five games and everything points to his rehab taking longer than planned.

To fill the gap, during the year, Seattle has used running backs Alex Collins, Travis Homer, DeeJay Dallas and Rashaad Penny, the first of whom has seen the most action on the field, registering 345 yards and 2 TDs in 84 carries, however, the Seahawks’ running game is the 11th worst in the NFL, so surely they are looking forward to Carson’s return as soon as possible. Will we see him on the field again in 2021?

Eagles recover Miles Sanders from Injured Reserve

Good news for the Eagles. This Wednesday they announced that RB Miles Sanders, who was in the Injured Reserve with ankle and foot injuries, was designated to return to team training, opening a 21-day period in which Philadelphia must decide whether to activate again. Sanders to the roster of 53 or if he is returned to the Injured Reserve to eventually miss the rest of the season.

This 2021 Sanders has participated in 7 meetings with the Eagles, where he registered a total of 300 yards on 63 carries without touchdowns, prior to being placed on the Injured Reserve on October 30. However, those led by Nick Sirianni have not completely missed his running back.

Philadelphia has posted big numbers in the running game over the past three weeks. RB Jordan Howard and Boston Scott, plus the versatility to carry the ball of QB Jalen Hurts, have made the Eagles have managed to overcome the tough loss that Sanders initially represented. However, it is undeniable that if he was back, Philadelphia’s rushing offense would only increase the level of play. Will we see Sanders on the field again in 2021?

Giants recover Andrew Thomas from Injured Reserve

In more NFL news, this Wednesday the Giants announced that LT Andrew Thomas, who was on Injured Reserve with ankle and foot injuries, was designated to return to team practice, opening a 21-day period. where New York will have to decide whether to activate Thomas back to the roster of 53 or if they return him to the Injured Reserve to eventually miss the rest of the season.

Thomas has been out since suffering those mishaps in Week 6 against the Rams. He had previously also missed Week 5 against the Cowboys with a foot injury, however, he could be back soon.

The Georgia graduate was the Giants’ No. 4 overall pick in 2020 and has started 20 games since then, yet he has yet to demonstrate the talent a team wants to see in a player chosen with such a high pick. . Finally, OT Matt Peart has been playing left tackle during Thomas’ absence, but QB Daniel Jones will appreciate getting his offensive line back to normal as quickly as possible. Will Thomas make a positive impact upon his return?

This is today’s NFL news.

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NFL News – Thursday, November 18, 2021

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