Johnson-Jeudy-Madden, Kaidon Salter and Week 16 in the NFL in today's Roundup

The Thursday before Christmas week is a getaway for some...For others, it's a Thursday...Either way, let's go...Woody Johnson nixed Jerry Jeudy trade due to WR's Madden rating...Chad Johnson has hilarious exchange after Jets backed out of Jeudy trade...Kaidon Salter can thrive under Deion Sanders at Colorado, but don't expect Shedeur 2.0...Five things to know about new Colorado QB Kaidon Salter...NFL Coverage Map, Week 16: What game is on in your area on Sunday?...NFL announcer schedule and pairings for Week 16 of the 2024 season...NFL Week 16 picks straight up and against spread: Much on line for Ravens, Steelers...Nolan Arenado doesn't want to play in Houston which may start a troubling trend for Astros...The NFL is trying to steal the College Football Playoff's spotlight...Value of college Athletic Departments ranked, shows clear hierarchy in FBS...Julius Randle didn't even notice Trae Young's 'crazy' Knicks logo troll...Giannis Antetokounmpo's brother took a shot at Nikola Jokic in NBA Cup...Warriors likely hesitant to include young star in potential Jimmy Butler trade...Magic Johnson drills NBA players for not 'hating' each other...Woody Johnson nixed Jerry Jeudy trade due to WR's Madden rating...Epic football-watching slate set for Saturday with CFP openers, NFL...'He's heavy': NBA analyst criticizes Nikola Jokic for being overweight...Chiefs starting Patrick Mahomes vs. Texans despite ankle injury a potentially costly mistake...Josh Allen credits Hailee Steinfeld as 'huge part' for MVP-caliber play

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Read more: Wednesday's Roundup

And you wonder why the Bears have lost eight in a row

NEWS: #Bears receiver DJ Moore says he is already thinking about vacation in the off-season.

Chicago has already been eliminated from the playoffs.
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— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) December 19, 2024

This is what happens when you have the longest playoff drought in U.S. sports

#Jets WR Garrett Wilson on if he wants to be with the team long-term.

“I don't know.”pic.twitter.com/XT8REpI7tv
— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) December 19, 2024

Still believe it

Jerry Jeudy speaks on the report that Jets owner Woody Johnson vetoed a trade for him because of his Madden rating:

“To be honest, I don’t believe it. I think that’s fake news... Why would somebody look at Madden rating. Be real. I don’t think that real, but it’s funny.” https://t.co/pItluvQyNU pic.twitter.com/KpG8ZewGfy
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 19, 2024

This almost has to happen, although he's definitely keeping the ball

.@Espngreeny on Saquon Barkley potentially breaking the NFL single-season rushing yards record 👀

"Their last game of the season is against the Giants, so he could sign the game ball and give it to Joe Schoen, who decided they didn't need to keep him." 😯 pic.twitter.com/JJysk6PQEu
— Get Up (@GetUpESPN) December 19, 2024

Have mayo and coffee, will travel

Will Levis still believes he can be a franchise QB whether it's with the #Titans or a different NFL Team:

"I know that there is a positive future for me whether it's here or somewhere else."

Thoughts? 🤔

(🎥 @PaulKuharskyNFL)pic.twitter.com/s0xwyqKRHg
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 19, 2024

The perfect fake punt

FAKE PUNT ALERTTTTT

📺: ESPN pic.twitter.com/OFkticWO8j
— UNLV Football (@unlvfootball) December 19, 2024

Another oil tycoon show if you've run out of Landman episodes to watch...

A Netflix first look at “America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys.” pic.twitter.com/66rQRYkS8p
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 19, 2024

There's a lotta hair going on here

Rob Gronkowski telling the story about how he got in trouble less than 5 minutes after being drafted by the Pats 😂 pic.twitter.com/xIfahQniuC
— Football’s Greatest Moments (@FBGreatMoments) December 19, 2024

Superman begins his journey to reconcile his alien heritage with his family

Get it, get it

Class Act: #Bucs QB Baker Mayfield on WR Mike Evans's 1,000-yard streak:

“I’m thinking about it more than Mike is.”

What a phenomenal teammate 👏

(🎥 @JennaLaineESPN)pic.twitter.com/weu6CWJnE9
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 19, 2024

Got it, got it

14 years ago today: The greatest kick return in NFL history. Dan Connolly rumbles for 71 yards on Sunday Night Football.pic.twitter.com/SSblK24zkx
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) December 19, 2024

Hot takes...ish

🚨POWER RANKINGS🚨

Pretty big shake up this week in @TomBrady's top 5 👀 pic.twitter.com/9uAgk9pwOb
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) December 19, 2024