All aTwitter: 18 December 2021

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— Camaron Cheeseman (@camcheese33) December 18, 2021

The #WashingtonFootball team vs. #FlyEaglesFly game has been moved to Tuesday. However, we still should expect a heavy dose of HB Antonio Gibson on the ground. @GregCosell dissects his usage w/ the WAS outside zone scheme here. #NFL@MattBowen41 | @John_Keim | @Larrytouchdown pic.twitter.com/kEewpV0JYl

— NFL Matchup on ESPN (@NFLMatchup) December 17, 2021

Game status has changed: left vacant for now with the game having moved to Tuesday. Look for it to be updated Sunday. pic.twitter.com/SzkNqLcT56

— John Keim (@john_keim) December 17, 2021

Sam Cosmi should also be back on the field Sunday.

— Scott Jennings (@ScottJenningsHH) December 17, 2021

Important reminder that just because a player is activated tomorrow doesn’t mean they will automatically play. And with games being moved and so much uncertainty a reminder to commissioners … this is a game we play for fun. It’s unchartered territory. Be flexible & reasonable. pic.twitter.com/aiCyMqkijN

— Matthew Berry (@MatthewBerryTMR) December 17, 2021

Some useful info for Tuesday’s Washington game at Philadelphia pic.twitter.com/aOswD1PF1u

— Charlie Mule (@CharlieMule_PR) December 18, 2021

In the past five days alone, 151 NFL players -- about 6% of the league -- tested positive for COVID-19. But the league says a significant majority are asymptomatic. As Dr. Allen Sills said, it's a new phase. https://t.co/GBcDC1AS8K

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 17, 2021

Well, it never existed, is what happened to it. https://t.co/FU3lwOO18h

— Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) December 17, 2021

Specifically, it said if a game cannot be rescheduled due to an outbreak among unvaxxed players, team would responsible would forfeit. These games could, in fact, be rescheduled, and outbreaks were not the result of unvaxxed individuals. https://t.co/QZtwJ8P27W

— Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) December 17, 2021

Yep. https://t.co/UyCipMhaR8

— Mike Tanier (@MikeTanier) December 17, 2021

No idea. What would have happened if they tested positive between now and Sunday? https://t.co/vunAh7Xz6g

— Mike Tanier (@MikeTanier) December 17, 2021

Just spoke with #Raiders owner Mark Davis on game being moved back to Monday: Heath and safety is No. 1, but it's a competitive disadvantage to the @Raiders. Maybe the #Browns should fly to Las Vegas. @ESPNNFL @espn @SportsCenter pic.twitter.com/OxZgyHK9XF

— Paul Gutierrez (@PGutierrezESPN) December 17, 2021

The Raiders not knowing the rules is classic Raiders

— Jeff-LJ-Lloyd (@Jeff_LJ_Lloyd) December 17, 2021

Privilege: the ability to interpret taking away the ridiculous and unsafe advantage you did nothing to earn as a "disadvantage." https://t.co/fxDpkxT7T0

— Mike Tanier (@MikeTanier) December 17, 2021

There's an NFL owner actually saying, "We didn't get our chance to get a cheap win over a team that had 20+ players out, so to give us an easier time they should have to give up a home game." GTFOH

— Frank Schwab (@YahooSchwab) December 17, 2021

Hopefully Raider fans that flew into Cleveland and won’t see a game now can hang around and enjoy everything that marvelous city has to offer in the winter.

— Raiders Beat (@RaidersBeat) December 17, 2021

Postponement agreement for all three teams was reached after union argued that situation qualified as “uncontrolled spread despite adherence to protocols”. The goal of the union was to make sure all six teams’ players didn’t lose their game checks.

— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) December 17, 2021

Neither the NFL or the union appears to be on board with the total removal of Covid testing and protocols, but the push by players will likely lean into the adjustment of the future testing regimen for vaccinated players and lead to less testing and fewer protocols.

— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) December 17, 2021

Counter-argument: if the game was forfeited, the Eagles players wouldn't be paid and the broadcasters would lose out on an entire game's worth of revenue.

If it was played as scheduled, it presents a genuine duty-of-care/player health and safety risk.

Let's not be silly. https://t.co/wtyL8Ry5EX

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoTWW) December 18, 2021

Philly fans: pic.twitter.com/8MrP4FNzQc

— where is the (@CultureChan9e) December 17, 2021

Every Eagles fan became a stickler for following Covid protocals at exactly 2pm today

— Reese Waters (@reesewaters) December 17, 2021

#WashingtonFootball has had these scenarios in 3 of the last 4 games:

1. The Cowboys coming off of 10 days rest
2. The Raiders coming off of 10 days rest
3. The Eagles off a bye week

All the while having the leagues #1 Strength of Schedule.

Cry me a river, pimp. https://t.co/W5D4m9zh3z

— George Carmi (@Gcarmi21) December 18, 2021

Summarizing the timeline:

If your team was affected negatively by schedule changes due to covid, you’re pissed.

If your team didn’t get to reschedule and was forced to play regardless of covid, you’re pissed.

If your team benefits from being rescheduled, you’re not pissed

— WFT (@_mattschoen_) December 17, 2021

They're not being penalized. They're being inconvenienced. They'll be fine. https://t.co/eAUh2k7XzT

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) December 18, 2021

Happened to us last year with the Steelers.

— Skins 4 Life (@BillSparano) December 17, 2021

#CryEaglesCry

— Mark Phillips (@FballTeamReview) December 18, 2021

Another point that most seem to be missing. The NFL statement earlier this year said the team with the COVID issue would have to forfeit "if the game couldn't be re-scheduled"

Apparently they could reschedule it#WashingtonFootball

— Mark Phillips (@FballTeamReview) December 18, 2021

I knew the Eagles would be pro forfeit week 17 of last season

— Reese Waters (@reesewaters) December 17, 2021

Silver lining from current COVID outbreak? None of the players who tested positive this week will be subject to further testing through the end of the postseason. https://t.co/wwFCfWRuRI

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) December 18, 2021

And from S Landon Collins (@TheHumble_21): “I would love to stay here within the role that I’m playing in, and if they love me. I love being here. This is where I wanted to be drafted to when I first got into the NFL. So yeah, I would love to be here.” https://t.co/UYoWxheWuJ

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) December 18, 2021

“As part of their pitch to legislators, team officials have shared detailed renderings of a domed stadium anchoring a vast commercial and entertainment complex”

Virginia always seemed the most likely place for the new stadium, although I hope DC comes around https://t.co/9WDRFHNxC4

— WASHINGTON FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) December 18, 2021

“There are a lot of Virginians that are excited that we are still in the running,” said Del. Lamont Bagby (D-Henrico), chairman of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus

— Dan Steinberg (@dcsportsbog) December 17, 2021

Giants signed former Cowboys’ LB Jaylon Smith to their practice squad.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 17, 2021

.@RyanKerrigan91 on facing his former team pic.twitter.com/ed4Gdu2FME

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 17, 2021

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— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) December 17, 2021

Chargers’ TE Donald Parham Jr. is set to return home from the hospital after being diagnosed with a concussion:https://t.co/l50T3i8HRO

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 18, 2021

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— Donald Parham Jr (@Jiggydd_89) December 17, 2021

As for the three games that got moved today: “Our expectation is that these games will be played at the rescheduled times and will not be moved to a later date or time during the week of December 20.”

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 17, 2021

Brandon Smith officially declaring for the draft today (as most expected).

I’ll GLADLY take him in RD2 (if he lasts).

— Mark Tyler(Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) December 17, 2021

Y’all thought i was finished ? #ImComingBack pic.twitter.com/6JoRcmipy6

— Dontay Demus Jr (@_godof5) December 16, 2021

The Washington Football Team and the Washington Capitals will both play a Tuesday night game at 7pm in Philadelphia right across the street from each other. #WashingtonFootball at Eagles #ALLCAPS at Flyers

More: https://t.co/T2ZS2nxQk5 pic.twitter.com/6ZBRQetC15

— Darren M. Haynes (@DarrenMHaynes) December 17, 2021

"I decided to dress for success.. I can play the role of @OfficialAJHawk as well" ~Al Michaels

THIS IS AWESOME#PatMcAfeeShowLIVE pic.twitter.com/qwVVk2g418

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) December 17, 2021

Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) told us that the #Dolphins wanted all civil lawsuits against Deshaun Watson solved before they traded for him. 18 of the 22 plaintiffs were ready to agree to settlements.. 4 held out. If those last 4 had come around, he'd be a Dolphin. #Texans #NFL pic.twitter.com/smXrWdxLZQ

— Dan Patrick Show (@dpshow) December 17, 2021