Gruden emails feared as typical
ASHBURN, Va. — One of the House Democrats who requested more information from the NFL about its investigation into the Washington Football Team’s workplace culture said Friday that he fears that Jon Gruden’s emails are the “tip of the iceberg.”
“The biggest fear is that what Jon Gruden appears to engage in is much more common than what we otherwise thought,” said Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., told ESPN. “That’s what a lot of people are concerned about.”
He said the lawmakers got involved because the NFL “holds a special place in American life.”
“The way they handle issues of race and gender and the way they treat their employees really influences the way society handles those very issues,” Krishnamoorthi said. “We’re very much interested in learning more about exactly why the NFL did what they did and the way they did it.”
Gruden resigned as Las Vegas Raiders coach earlier this month after reports that emails he wrote over a multiyear period included racist, homophobic and misogynistic language. The emails came to light as part of the WFT probe.
Gronk and Brown are out for Bucs
The Bucs will be without tight end Rob Gronkowski (ribs) and receiver Antonio Brown (ankle) for Sunday’s home game against the Bears, the team said.
Second-leading tackler Lavonte David (ankle) and cornerback Richard Sherman (hamstring) also won’t play coach Bruce Arians said.
Garoppolo gets start for 49ers
Jimmy Garoppolo (calf ) made it through the week of practice unscathed and will start at quarterback Sunday for San Francisco against the Colts, but the 49ers could be missing left tackle Trent Williams.
Williams is listed as doubtful after tweaking an ankle in practice Monday after first hurting it in San Francisco’s Oct. 10 loss to Arizona.
Giants’ Slayton poised to return
While the New York Giants will again be without star running back Saquon Barkley and playmaking receivers Kenny Golladay and exciting rookie Kadarius Toney, the offense is expected to welcome back wideout Darius Slayton against the Carolina Panthers at MetLife Stadium on Sunday.
Slayton, who led the team in yards receiving in his first two NFL seasons, has missed the past three games with a hamstring injury.
Freeman expected to fill in for Murray
The Baltimore Ravens have ruled out running back Latavius Murray (ankle) and receiver Sammy Watkins (thigh) for Sunday’s game against Cincinnati.
Veteran running back Devonta Freeman is expected to get his first start with the Ravens in place of Murray.
Odds and ends
The Chicago Bears placed tight end Jimmy Graham on the reserve/ COVID-19 list, where he joins running back Damien Williams and linebacker Robert Quinn. Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (ankle) practiced Friday on a limited basis and is listed as questionable . ...
Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan (concussion) won’t play against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. The Titans also said wide receiver Chester Rogers, who’s second in the NFL with 13.3 yards per punt return, and linebacker Monty Rice won’t play . ...
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Dante Fowler (knee) was placed on injured reserve and will miss at least three games.