NFL looking into claims by Pryor
The NFL is looking into a situation Monday night at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City during which Redskins wide receiver Terrelle Pryor said he was called racist names and cursed at by a fan.
Pryor posted on Instagram on Wednesday that it got so bad during the game that a league employee had to stand by him from the second quarter on. Pryor apologized to teammates and the organization for “flicking the person off.”
NFL spokesman Joe Lockhart said the league is looking into “all aspects” of Pryor’s claim and will report back when the review is complete. Lockhart added that the league has “no tolerance for racial remarks directed at anyone in a stadium” and said those fans are not welcome to come back “this week, next week or any time.”
On Instagram, Pryor said the comments are the reason players are kneeling during the national anthem. He said he didn’t kneel because he and his teammates decided to stand together.
Sponsor drops Newton:
Dannon, the maker of Oikos yogurt, cut ties with spokesman Cam Newton following what the company perceives as “sexist” comments the Panthers quarterback made to a female reporter.
Company spokesperson Michael Neuwirth released a statement saying it was “shocked and disheartened” at the former league MVP’s behavior and comments toward Jourdan Rodrigue, a Charlotte Observer reporter.
Raiders’ Carr returns:
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr returned to the practice field four days after breaking a bone in his back.
Carr took snaps and threw a few light passes during the open period of practice, and left tackle Donald Penn said Carr claimed earlier in the day he was “very ahead of schedule.” EJ Manuel is expected to start Sunday against the Ravens.
Vikings place Cook on IR:
Rookie running back Dalvin Cook was placed on injured reserve by the Vikings after he tore the ACL in his left knee Sunday against the Lions.
Cook rushed for 354 yards in his first four games and averaged 4.8 yards per carry.
The Vikings added running back Stevan Ridley to the roster. Ridley, a thirdround draft pick by the Patriots in 2011, suffered ACL and MCL tears in his right knee in October 2014.
Extra points: Browns LB Myles Garrett, the top overall pick in the 2017 draft, will make his pro debut Sunday after missing the season’s first four games with a severely sprained right ankle . ... Vikings QB Sam Bradford, who sat out the last three games with a sore left knee, went through drop-back throwing drills in practice. ... Jets RB Matt Forte remained sidelined with turf toe and a knee ailment and is expected to miss his second straight game . ... The Chargers re-signed K Nick Novak, a 13-year veteran who has played for eight teams, and waived rookie K Younghoe Koo . ... Jaguars WR Marqise Lee missed a second consecutive practice with injured ribs. Lee has 13 receptions for 159 yards this season.