NFL Notes - 12/29

mason rudolph will start for steelers week 17

The Pittsburgh Steelers are making a change at the quarterback position in Week 17, starting backup Mason Rudolph over starter Ben Roethlisberger. Big Ben has been banged up lately, and Pittsburgh doesn't have much to play for, so this makes sense. Their opponent, the Cleveland Browns, have to win, and they're in the postseason.

Rams put Cooper Kupp on COVID-19 list

More problems for the Los Angeles Rams. Wide receiver Cooper Kupp was placed on the COVID-19 reserve list on Tuesday, meaning he either tested positive or was a close contact of someone who tested positive. The Rams are already down starting quarterback Jared Goff, who had surgery on Monday for a broken thumb. Los Angeles is playing for a playoff spot, and will potentially have to do so without two of their most essential offensive players, if Kupp is not cleared by this weekend.

The #Rams placed WR Cooper Kupp on the Reserve/COVID-19 list.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 29, 2020