The New Orleans Pelicans announced Zion Williamson has received an injection in his right foot to help the bone-healing process and will be re-evaluated in 4-6 weeks.
Former NFL WR Vincent Jackson, who was found dead in a Florida hotel room earlier this year at the age of 38, was found to have Stage 2 chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
The Seahawks have placed wide receiver Tyler Lockett and running back Alex Collins on the reserve/COVID-19 list, putting their statuses for Sunday’s game against the Rams in jeopardy.
Lions’ Pro Bowl tight end T.J. Hockenson underwent thumb surgery Thursday morning and will miss the remainder of the season, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The Sixers’ All-Star guard remains engaged in a contentious holdout, one that caps off a chaotic year of playoff disappointment, a team suspension and trade talk.
Roughly two-thirds of the 100-plus NFL players who have tested positive for COVID-19 since Monday are asymptomatic, the league’s chief medical officer, Dr. Allen Sills, told reporters Wednesday evening.