Elijah Mitchell Cleared For NFC Championship Game

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (knee) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Los Angeles Rams. He was limited at practice earlier in the week due to an ongoing knee issue. On Friday, the 23-year-old was a full participant and was removed from the injury report ahead of Sunday's […]

Kenta Maeda Targeting September Return

Minnesota Twins pitcher Kenta Maeda (elbow) is targeting a September return from Tommy John surgery. "Even if I can return, it will be around September," said Maeda. "It's not a zero percent chance." The Twins right-hander underwent Tommy John surgery last September but had an internal brace put into his right elbow to help reduce […]

Denver Finalizing Deal To Hire Nathaniel Hackett As Head Coach

The Denver Broncos are finalizing a deal to hire Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett as the team's head coach. According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, talks heated up with Denver on Wednesday night as Hackett planned to interview for the Jacksonville Jaguars coaching job Thursday. The 42-year-old has spent the last […]

Joe Burrow Listed With Knee Injury, Logs Full Practice Wednesday

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (knee) popped up on the injury report with a knee issue. Despite showing up on the latest injury report, the 25-year-old was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. He is expected to be all systems go for the AFC Championship Game against the Kansas City Chiefs. The former No.1 overall […]

Tee Higgins Listed With Thumb Injury, Fully Practices Wednesday

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (thumb) popped up on the injury report with a thumb issue. He was a full participant in Wednesday's practice despite showing up on the latest injury report. In last week's Divisional-Round win over the Tennessee Titans, the 23-year-old hauled in seven receptions on nine targets for 96 yards. He […]

Darrel Williams Logs Full Practice Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams (toe) participated fully in Wednesday's practice. Last week, the 26-year-old was limited with a toe injury and was inactive for the Divisional -Round game against the Buffalo Bills. He is expected to be available for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Williams will split touches out […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Logs Full Practice Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (thumb) practiced fully on Wednesday. The 49ers have removed his sprained shoulder from the injury report, but his sprained right thumb remains. The 30-year-old has somehow led the 49ers to the NFC Championship despite throwing for 303 yards, no touchdowns, and two interceptions over both playoff games. He threw […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. Doesn't Practice Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (knee) did not participate in Wednesday's practice. Teammate Elijah Mitchell also missed Wednesday's session with an ongoing knee issue. Wilson suffered a low-ankle sprain during the first quarter of Saturday's Divisional-Round game over the Green Packers and did not return. According to head coach Kyle Shanahan, he […]

Van Jefferson Misses Wednesday's Practice

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (knee) did not practice on Wednesday due to a knee injury. The 25-year-old did not participate in the Rams walkthrough session and was listed as a non-participant. He's considered day-to-day, and it's unclear if Van Jefferson will miss the NFC Championship Game against the San Francisco 49ers. He […]

George Kittle Good To Go For NFC Championship Game

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Los Angeles Rams. He was seen limping at the end of the Divisional-Round win over the Green Bay Packers but is expected to be all systems go for Sunday. The 28-year-old logged a full […]

Deebo Samuel Not On Injury Report For NFC Championship Game

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (knee) isn't listed on Wednesday's injury report ahead of the NFC Championship Game against the Los Angeles Rams. The 26-year-old said he was sore after taking a helmet to the knee in last Saturday's Divisional Round win over the Green Bay Packers. On Wednesday, he logged a full […]

James Robinson: Timetable For Return To Be Determined

Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson's (Achilles) return from an Achilles' injury is unclear, but he could be ready for the start of the 2022 season. He suffered a torn Achilles in Week 16 against the New York Jets. The 23-year-old logged 161 carries for 767 yards and eight touchdowns while adding 31 receptions for […]

Josh Gordon Cleared Waivers, Could Join Chiefs Practice Squad

Free-agent wide receiver Josh Gordon went unclaimed after being waived by the Kansas Chiefs on Monday. He is expected to sign with the Chiefs practice squad. The 30-year-old has caught five passes for 32 yards and a touchdown over 12 games in 2021. The Baylor product was buried on Kansas City's wide receiver depth chart […]

Red Sox Reportedly Favorite To Sign Seiya Suzuki

The Boston Red Sox are reportedly the favorite to sign outfielder Seiya Suzuki when the MLB lockout ends. He hit .317 with 38 home runs and 88 RBI over 134 games with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of the Nippon Professional Baseball league in 2021. According to Sean McAdam of the Boston Sports Journal, Boston and […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. Could Play In NFC Championship

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (ankle) has a chance to play in the NFC Championship game against the Los Angeles Rams. He suffered a low-ankle sprain during the first quarter of Saturday's Divisional-Round game over the Green Packers and did not return. The 26-year-old's status for Sunday's game will be determined by […]

Rob Gronkowski Would Consider Returning Without Tom Brady

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski would consider returning to the team even if quarterback Tom Brady retires. "I'll never throw anything off the board," said Gronk. The 32-year-old would most likely return if Brady does but didn't rule out any possibility. He was an integral part of Tampa Bay's offense in 2021, catching […]

Tom Brady Strongly Considering Retirement

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is strongly considering retirement. "It's not always what I want. It's what we want as a family, said Brady. The 44-year-old has shown no signs of slowing down, throwing for 5,316 yards, 43 touchdowns, 12 interceptions while rushing for 81 yards, and two scores over 17 games in 2021. […]

Deebo Samuel Expected To Practice Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (knee) is expected to practice on Wednesday. According to head coach Kyle Shanahan, Samuel is "sore" but expects the wide receiver back at practice Wednesday. The 26-year-old took a helmet to the knee in last Saturday's Divisional Round win over the Green Bay Packers. Samuel rushed for 39 […]

Josh Gordon Waived By Kansas City

The Kansas City Chiefs waived wide receiver Josh Gordon on Monday. He's been inactive the last two postseason games and has been a non-factor since signing with the Chiefs in early October. The 30-year-old has caught five passes for 32 yards and a touchdown over 12 games in 2021. The Baylor product was buried on […]

Tee Higgins Bounces Back, Targeted Nine Times In Playoff Win

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins caught seven of nine targets for 96 yards in Saturday's 19-16 Divisional-Round win over the Tennessee Titans. After catching one pass for 10 yards in the Wild-Card win over the Las Vegas Raiders, he bounced back with a strong performance in Saturday's win. The 23-year-old led the team with […]

Ryan Tannehill Throws Three Picks In Playoff Loss To Bengals

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill completed 15-of-24 passes for 220 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions in Saturday's 19-16 Divisional-Round loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. The 33-year-old threw an interception in the team's opening drive and, with the game tied, later threw a costly pick late in the fourth quarter. It was the third time […]

Joe Burrow Throws For 348 Yards In Playoff Win Over Titans

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow completed 28-of-37 passes for 348 yards, no touchdowns, and one interception in Saturday's 19-16 Divisional-Round win over the Tennessee Titans. He completed 85.3% of his passes but was under pressure all game and sacked nine times in Saturday's win. The 25-year-old connected with wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase for a 19-yard […]

Joe Mixon Scores, Racks Up 105 Total Yards In Win Over Titans

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon rushed for 54 yards on 14 attempts and a touchdown while adding six receptions for 51 yards in Saturday's 19-16 Divisional-Round win over the Tennessee Titans. He found the end zone by breaking out a 16-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. The 25-year-old broke three tackles and gained […]

A.J. Brown Has Monster Performance In Playoff Loss

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown caught five of nine targets for 142 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 19-16 Divisional-Round loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. In the third quarter, QB Ryan Tannehill connected with the Titans star receiver for a 33-yard touchdown to tie the game. The 24-year-old finished the season strong, catching a […]

Ja'Marr Chase Leads Bengals With 109 Receiving Yards

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase caught five of six targets for 109 yards in Saturday's 19-16 Divisional-Round win over the Tennessee Titans. He looked explosive in Saturday's victory, with 94 of his 106 receiving yards coming after the catch. Most of his production came from a 57-yard catch. He hauled in a 19-yard reception […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. Questionable To Return Saturday

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (ankle) is questionable to return in Saturday's Divisional-Round game against the Green Bay Packers. He injured his ankle while playing special teams and is questionable to return. The 26-year-old is the top backup to starter Elijah Mitchell and did not record a rushing attempt before exiting. JaMycal […]

Derrick Henry Finds The End Zone In Return

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (foot) rushed for 62 yards on 20 attempts and a touchdown in the 19-16 Divisional-Round loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. He returned to action for the first time since Week 8 and was outpaced by teammate D'Onta Foreman 66-to-62. The 28-year-old led the team in attempts but only averaged […]

Le'Veon Bell Waived By The Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have waived running back Le'Veon Bell. The move was made to free up a roster spot for Leonard Fournette, who was officially activated from the injured reserve on Saturday. Bell could be brought back to the team's practice squad if he clears waivers. The 29-year-old rushed for 101 yards on 39 […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Removed From Injury Report Vs. Green Bay

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (shoulder, thumb) doesn't carry an injury designation for Saturday's Divisional Round game against the Green Bay Packers. He was limited earlier in the week but practiced in full on Thursday and Friday. Garoppolo reportedly feels good, and both his shoulder/thumb injuries are bothering him equally. Despite the nagging injuries, […]

Darrell Henderson Jr. Won't Play Sunday Against Tampa Bay

Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson Jr. (knee) won't be available for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was designated to return from injured reserve and returned to practice on Friday. The 24-year-old led the Rams backfield most of the season with Cam Akers (Achilles) sidelined. He hasn't played since Week 16 […]