Diontae Johnson Still Sidelined On Thursday

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (rib) did not practice on Thursday due to a rib injury. The veteran was also absent from Wednesday's practice, but it's worth noting he logged two straight "DNPs" to begin last week's preparation and still suited up against the Washington Commanders. Johnson could still play in Week 8 against […]

John Stephens Jr. Out For Season With Torn ACL

Dallas Cowboys tight end John Stephens Jr. (knee) will miss the rest of the 2024 season after suffering a torn ACL during Wednesday's practice, according to NFL.com. The second-year undrafted free agent out of Louisiana has been with Dallas since the 2023 offseason but has not logged any stats. This injury is not consequential for […]

Allen Lazard Sidelined For Second Straight Practice

New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard (chest) is not practicing on Thursday due to a chest injury. The veteran and longtime teammate of quarterback Aaron Rodgers (knee) did not participate in Wednesday's practice either, so he could be trending toward missing Sunday's AFC East showdown against the New England Patriots. Lazard's stock is down […]

Ja'Lynn Polk Still Not Practicing

New England Patriots wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk (concussion) remains out of practice on Thursday as he works through concussion protocol. The rookie second-round pick out of Washington is looking less likely to play in Week 8 as the week moves forward after suffering a concussion in Week 7. That said, Polk should not be in […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Suits Up For Thursday's Practice

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (foot) is back on the practice field on Thursday after missing Wednesday's session. The team listed him with a foot/not-injury-related designation on Wednesday, so he was likely held out as a precaution. Stevenson missed the Week 6 outing against the Houston Texans before returning to play against the […]

Josh Downs, Michael Pittman Jr. Return To Practice On Thursday

Indianapolis Colts wide receivers Josh Downs (toe) and Michael Pittman Jr. (back) are on the practice field on Thursday after missing Wednesday's session with toe and back injuries, respectively. The pair of Indy wideouts have logged "DNPs" or limited practice sessions often this year, and that will likely continue as they work through their ailments. […]

Jameson Williams Not Appealing Suspension, Will Miss Next Two Games

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams is not appealing his two-game suspension and will miss the Week 8 game against the Tennessee Titans and Week 9 game against the Green Bay Packers. Williams is being sidelined for violating the league's policy against performance-enhancing substances. This is an unfortunate development for the former Alabama wideout who […]

Jonathan Taylor Practicing For Second Straight Day

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) is back on the practice field on Thursday after logging a limited session on Wednesday. The former second-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft has missed each of the last three games with an ankle injury but could be trending toward a Week 8 return against the Houston […]

Jayden Daniels Still Absent On Thursday

Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels (ribs) remained out of practice on Thursday after missing Wednesday's session with an apparent rib injury. The No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft was knocked out of the Week 7 win over the Carolina Panthers and seems to be trending toward missing Week 8 against the […]

Vikings vs. Rams: NFL Inactives and Injury Updates for TNF Include Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua, T.J. Hockenson, Aaron Jones, Jordan Whittington

Week 8 of the NFL season kicks off with an exciting Thursday Night Football matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings. One star is back in the lineup after a lengthy absence, while two others could also return for this important NFC showdown. Additionally, Sean McVay will face his former offensive coordinator, Kevin […]

NFL Workhorse Running Backs: 13 RBs Who Will Carry The Load In Week 8

Joe Mixon was in a workhorse role for much of his time with the Cincinnati Bengals, and he has remained a high-touch back in his first season with the Houston Texans. Mixon has handled an average ...

Aaron Jones Removed From Injury Report, Will Play In Week 8

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (hamstring) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday and was removed from the injury report ahead of the Week 8 game against the Los Angeles Rams. Jones was limited in practice on Monday and Tuesday with a hamstring injury, but the team likely was being cautious with him […]

T.J. Hockenson Officially Questionable To Make 2024 Debut On Thursday

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (knee) is officially listed as questionable to face the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football in Week 8. The two-time Pro Bowler suffered an ACL tear late in the 2023 campaign and has yet to make his 2024 debut. However, he turned in limited practices all of last […]

David Montgomery Practicing On Wednesday Ahead Of Week 8

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (knee) is practicing on Wednesday, according to head coach Dan Campbell. The 27-year-old is dealing with a knee contusion and briefly exited last week's win against the Minnesota Vikings before returning. His participation in practice is promising for his Week 8 availability against the Tennessee Titans, but fantasy managers […]

DeForest Buckner Designated To Return To Practice

Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner (ankle) has been designated to return to practice ahead of the Week 8 game against the Houston Texans. The former first-round pick by the San Francisco 49ers suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers and has been on the Injured Reserve list […]

Haason Reddick Could Play In Week 8

New York Jets defensive end/outside linebacker Haason Reddick is on the practice field on Wednesday for the first time since being traded from the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason. The 30-year-old reported to the team's facility on Monday and is beginning preparation for the Week 8 game against the New England Patriots. There's no official word […]

Andy Dalton Gets Day Off On Wednesday

Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton is not practicing on Wednesday for what is being called "a day off" by team reporter Joe Person. Dalton was involved in a car accident on Tuesday, but he and his family did not sustain any serious injuries. His excused absence from practice is likely a precautionary measure. The former […]

Ken Dorsey Taking Over Play-Calling Duties For Browns

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski announced that offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey will take over the play-calling duties ahead of the Week 8 game against the Baltimore Ravens. Dorsey was the Buffalo Bills' offensive coordinator in 2022 and some of 2023 before being fired. Stefanski called the plays for the first seven weeks of the […]

Jerome Ford Not Practicing To Begin Week 8

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (hamstring) is not practicing on Wednesday to begin Week 8 preparation. The third-year back out of Cincinnati did not play in Week 7 due to a hamstring injury and could be at risk of missing the Week 8 contest against the Baltimore Ravens. Luckily for Cleveland, star running back […]

Deshaun Watson Facing Nine-Month Recovery From Achilles Injury

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (Achilles) is set to undergo surgery on Friday with Packers team physician Dr. Robert Anderson to repair his ruptured Achilles tendon, according to Browns insider Mary Kay Cabot. Watson suffered the season-ending injury in the Week 7 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals and is facing a ninth-month recovery timeline. The […]

Top 10 Heisman Trophy Contenders After Week 8 - 2024 College Football

Drew Allar enters the top 10 this week after throwing for 391 yards and two touchdowns in an overtime win against USC to move the Nittany Lions to 6-0 on the season. Allar only gets to No. 10 thou...

Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 8: Ray Davis, Tyler Goodson, Kendre Miller, Jauan Jennings, Ricky Pearsall, Troy Franklin, Russell Wilson, more

Anyone with experience playing in deep fantasy football leagues knows the waiver wire is thin at this point in the season. However, most teams have players worth dropping, and you can never get complacent in trying to improve your roster for a fantasy football playoff run. That said, we're back for another week to point […]

Browns Officially Place Deshaun Watson On Injured Reserve

The Cleveland Browns placed quarterback Deshaun Watson (Achilles) on Injured Reserve due to a torn Achilles, effectively ending his 2024 season. In a corresponding move, Bailey Zappe was officially signed to the active roster off of the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad. Watson could have played in his last career game with the Browns after […]

Giants Hosting Offensive Tackle D.J. Humphries On Tuesday

The New York Giants are working out free-agent offensive tackle D.J. Humphries on Tuesday, according to NFL.com. The former first-round pick by the Arizona Cardinals in 2015 started 98 games over the last eight seasons for the organization but was let go this offseason. The Giants are without star left tackle Andrew Thomas (foot) indefinitely […]

Hunter Renfrow Not Seeking Return To Football?

Free-agent wide receiver Hunter Renfrow has been unsigned all season following his final year with the Las Vegas Raiders, which saw him catch 25 passes for 255 yards and no touchdowns in 2023. The former Clemson wideout posted 1,038 receiving yards in 2021 but battled through injuries in 2022 and never returned to form. Renfrow's […]

Bryce Young A Potential Trade Target?

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young was benched for veteran Andy Dalton after just two games in 2024, and he has remained the backup despite the Panthers' struggles in recent weeks. Young, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, has thrown for just 3,176 yards 11 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions through his first […]

Eagles Letting Go Of Parris Campbell

The Philadelphia Eagles are releasing wide receiver Parris Campbell on Tuesday, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. The 27-year-old signed a one-year deal this offseason to join the organization, but his time in Philly ends after just four contests. He caught just six passes for 30 yards and a touchdown through Week 7. The Eagles' […]

Foye Oluokun Designated To Return From Injured Reserve

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Foye Oluokun (foot) has been cleared to practice and has been designated to return from Injured Reserve, according to NFL.com. Oluokun suffered a foot injury in the Week 3 loss to the Buffalo Bills and is eligible to return to game action this week. The 2018 sixth-round pick by the Atlanta Falcons […]

When Will Cooper Kupp Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 8 (2024)

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp is best known for his 2021 monster campaign that saw him rack up 145 receptions for 1,947 yards, and 16 touchdowns. Those days seem to be long gone, but his Week 1 performance against the Detroit Lions proved he is still capable of big spike weeks. Against the […]

When Will Isiah Pacheco Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 8 (2024)

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco lasted just two games this season before being sidelined and placed on Injured Reserve with a fractured fibula. The former seventh-round pick out of Rutgers scored a touchdown in Week 1 and was well on his way to a 100-yard rushing performance in Week 2. In his absence, […]