The Los Angeles Lakers are on the verge of a title as the NFL continues to deal with COVID-19, breaking down the back and forth over stimulus and the latest on NFL ratings. These are the stories shaping sports and business for Wednesday October 7th, 2020 and are discussed by SI host Robin Lundberg and TST's Katherine Ross and Tony Owusu in the latest Sports Illustrated/The Street synergy video.
The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to cut quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo on Wednesday, according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini. The reported move comes just hours after the franchise agreed to sign Gardner Minshew to a two-year deal and days after after the team released signal-caller Brian Hoyer.
The Minnesota Vikings will sign running back Aaron Jones after the Green Bay Packers released the veteran on Monday, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported Tuesday morning. The deal will be for one year and $7 million, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Free agent running back Derrick Henry has agreed to sign a two-year contract worth $16 million with the Baltimore Ravens, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Cleveland Browns are reportedly adding Jameis Winston to the team, providing depth behind Deshaun Watson after his injury-plagued season.
