MORNING SPORTS BRIEFS 10.26.21

College Football

Auburn head coach Bryan Harsin is declining to disclose whether or not he has received or plans to receive the COVID vaccine. Last week, the university mandated that all employees by fully vaccinated against COVID by December 8th. According to the new policy, there could be limited circumstances where an employee is legally entitled to a medical or religious accommodation from being required to take the vaccine. Harsin has refused to discuss his vaccination status multiple times going back to SEC media day in July, saying it is a deeply personal decision for everyone.

NFL

The New Orleans Saints were able to eke out a 13-10 win over the Seahawks in rainy Seattle last night. New Orleans rookie kicker Brian Johnson made two kicks, including the game-winning 33-yarder with less than two minutes to go. Seattle kicker Jason Myers had a night to forget as he missed two out of his three field goal attempts. The Saints improve to 4-2 while the Seahawks drop to 2-5.

With an injury to starting quarterback Zach Wilson, the New York Jets are bringing back former Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles. New York will be without Wilson for at least two games as he recovers from a sprained knee.