The Broncos and wideout Tim Patrick are closing in on a three-year, $30 million contract extension with over $18 million in guarantees, sources tell ESPN.
Running back Alvin Kamara has been ruled out for the second straight week because of a knee injury for a New Orleans Saints offense that will be extremely short-handed Sunday at the Philadelphia Eagles.
Coach Steve Nash said the decision to hold Kevin Durant out of Friday’s game against the Magic was about getting the Nets star “a few days rest,” on top of him being able to rest the right shoulder sprain that has “just been bugging him a little bit.”