AP source: Browns' Mayfield still out, Mullens starting QB
A person familiar with the Cleveland Browns' situation tells The Associated Press that quarterback Baker Mayfield didn't clear COVID-19 testing in time to be activated and play Monday, so third-stringer Nick Mullens will start against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Browns send "ill" Beckham home, QB Mayfield feeling better
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) rushes during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. He took another test before leaving the team's facility and the Browns will find out those results Friday. Along with Mayfield and Beckham, safeties Ronnie Harrison (concussion) and Karl Joseph (hamstring) are both uncertain for Sunday. As for Mayfield, Stefanski said his quarterback has improved and was able to throw some passes on Wednesday. But he is progressing.”On Wednesday, Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward made it clear that he's got Mayfield in his sights.
Redskins get Allen from Panthers, trade Dunbar to Seahawks
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Redskins traded for a quarterback coach Ron Rivera is plenty familiar with. Washington on Monday acquired Kyle Allen from the Carolina Panthers for a fifth-round pick and traded cornerback Quinton Dunbar to the Seattle Seahawks for a fifth-round pick, according to a person with knowledge of the moves. Rivera coached Allen with Carolina the past two seasons before being fired. The Panthers signed Allen as an undrafted free agent out of Houston. When that didn't materialize, the Redskins traded him and could turn to Kendall Fuller in that role after bringing him back on a multiyear deal.
Late comeback falls just short, Dolphins fall to 0-5
Kenyan Drake of the Miami Dolphins dives forward after being tackled by Montae Nicholson of the Washington Redskins at Hard Rock Stadium on October 13, 2019. Adrian Peterson more than doubled his season rushing total with 118 for Bill Callahan in his first game as interim coach. Washington intercepted Josh Rosen twice and sacked him five times before he was benched at the start of the fourth quarter with the Dolphins trailing 17-3. The Dolphins (0-5) remained winless under Flores but helped their chances of securing the No. The Dolphins lost their season finale there last year, and coach Adam Gase was then fired.
Keenum to start for Redskins against Dolphins
Photo by Al Bello/Getty ImagesMIAMI - The Washington Redskins have named a starting quarterback for Sunday. According to reports, the Redskins will start Case Keenum. His backup will be Dwanye Haskins, the rookie out of Ohio State. Washington is off to an 0-5 start. They will remain with Josh Rosen as the starting quarterback.