Tom Brady has a down night and LeBron James and the Lakers are on the brink of a title, a look at the latest with the coronavirus pandemic and the New York Jets exercise Covid caution. These are the stories shaping sports and business for Friday October 9th, 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.
