Jonnu Smith Back At Practice

New England Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith (concussion) returned to practice on Thursday after picking up a DNP on Wednesday. Smith is progressing through the league's concussion protocol, but there's still no guarantee he will be out there in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Buffalo Bills in a must-win game. However, the […]

Aaron Rodgers Returns To Thursday's Practice

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (knee, thumb) returned to practice on Thursday after getting a regular maintenance day off on Wednesday. Rodgers has been dealing with a minor knee issue in recent weeks, but he will absolutely be on the field this Sunday night in a divisional showdown against the Detroit Lions to close […]

Lamar Jackson Misses 14th Straight Practice

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (knee) was absent for his 14th straight practice on Thursday. Meanwhile, Tyler Huntley (shoulder, wrist) didn't throw during the portion of practice open to the media. Huntley is likely to be listed as limited for the second straight day. Because the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals aren't going to finish their Week […]

Giants Seem Likely To Rest Starters In Week 18

Based on what the New York Daily News' Pat Leonard witnessed during the New York Giants' practice on Thursday, it seems more likely that the team will rest several starters in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. The Eagles are still trying to clinch the No. 1 overall seed […]

Skyy Moore Ruled Out For Week 18

Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Skyy Moore (hand) did not practice on Thursday and has been ruled out for the Week 18 regular season finale on Saturday against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders. Moore's injured hand remains swollen and sore, so the Chiefs will take precaution and hold him out so that he's ready […]

Bill-Bengals Game Won't Be Finished

The Week 17 game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals that was postponed on Monday night after Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest in the first quarter will not be finished. The league is currently figuring out how to configure the AFC playoffs without that game being played. It's possible that an […]

Robbie Anderson Missing Again Thursday

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Robbie Anderson (back) wasn't seen on the practice field on Thursday in the portion of practice open to the media. If Anderson doesn't practice on Thursday, it will be his second straight missed session of the week, leaving his status up in the air for Sunday's season finale against the San […]

James Conner Back On The Practice Field

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (knee, shin) was on the field for the portion of practice open to the media on Thursday. Conner was held out of practice on Wednesday, but the fact that he's back out there means that he should be available to play in the Week 18 regular season finale against […]

Brian O'Keefe Returns To Mariners

The Seattle Mariners re-signed catcher Brian O'Keefe to a minor-league deal this week. O'Keefe is likely to be invited to major-league spring training. He made his major-league debut for the Mariners in 2022 but only appeared in two games, going 1-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts in his four plate appearances. The 29-year-old backstop […]

Nick Wittgren Lands With Royals

The Kansas City Royals signed free-agent right-hander Nick Wittgren to a minor-league deal this week. Wittgren is likely to receive a non-roster invitation to big-league spring training. The 31-year-old has had a couple bad seasons in 2021 and 2022 with the Cleveland Guardians and St. Louis Cardinals, posting a combined 5.32 ERA (4.52 FIP), a […]

Padres Agree To Minor-League Deal With Wilmer Font

The San Diego Padres agreed to a minor-league deal with free-agent right-hander Wilmer Font on Thursday. The deal includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Font returns to the big leagues after posting a 3.03 ERA with a 24.5 percent strikeout rate over 28 starts in Korea over the last two seasons for the SSG […]

Dodgers Sign David Freitas To Minor-League Deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed free-agent catcher David Freitas to a minor-league deal on Thursday. Freitas didn't reach the major leagues in 2022 after signing a minor-league deal with the New York Yankees. In 36 games for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, he hit .239/.310/.345 with a .655 OPS, two home runs, nine RBI and nine runs scored […]

Rangers Agree With Kyle Funkhouser

The Texas Rangers agreed with free-agent right-hander Kyle Funkhouser (shoulder) on a minor-league deal on Thursday, according to a source. Funkhouser was a key part of the bullpen for the Detroit Tigers in 2021 but missed all of last season with a shoulder injury. The 28-year-old had a 3.42 ERA (4.27 FIP), 1.40 WHIP, one […]

Tony Wolters Agrees To Minor-League Deal With Twins

The Minnesota Twins agreed to a minor-league deal with free-agent catcher Tony Wolters on Thursday. Wolters will likely receive a non-roster invitation to major-league spring training, but the 30-year-old backstop will likely begin the 2023 season in the minor leagues. He played in just two big-league games in 2022 with the Los Angeles Dodgers and […]

Brian Robinson Jr. Not Practicing On Thursday

Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr. (knee) is missing from practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. The Commanders also put Antonio Gibson (foot, knee) on Injured Reserve on Thursday, so the team would be left with Jonathan Williams and Jaret Patterson in their backfield in Week 18 against the […]

Tyler Lockett Considered Day-To-Day

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (leg) got through a fractured finger while returning to action in Week 17, but now he's day-to-day after suffering a leg contusion in last week's win over the New York Jets. "He's still sore, we're going to hold him out today," head coach Pete Carroll told reporters on Wednesday. […]

Julio Jones Missing Again Thursday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Julio Jones (knee) was not seen on Thursday during the portion of practice open to the media. It will mark Jones' second straight missed practice this week if he's officially a DNP on the final practice report. Jones will have to return to practice in some capacity on Friday in […]

Antonio Gibson Placed On Injured Reserve

The Washington Commanders placed running back Antonio Gibson (foot, knee) on Injured Reserve on Thursday, so he will not finish out the regular season in Week 18 against the Dallas Cowboys. In corresponding moves, the team signed running back Jaret Patterson from the practice squad to the active roster and signed running back Reggie Bonnafon […]

Damar Hamlin Making Steady Progress

The Buffalo Bills released a statement on Thursday regarding safety Damar Hamlin, saying, "Per the physicians caring for Damar Hamlin at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Damar has shown remarkable improvement over the past 24 hours. While still critically ill, he has demonstrated that he appears to be neurologically intact. His lungs continue to […]

Joey Votto Uncertain If He'll Be Ready For Spring Training

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (shoulder) is unsure if he'll be ready for spring training, which begins in about six weeks, after he had surgery to fix a torn rotator cuff in his left shoulder and damage to his bicep nearly five months ago. Votto has taken swings in a batting cage recently, but […]

Brian O'Neill Placed On Injured Reserve

Minnesota Vikings standout offensive tackle Brian O'Neill (Achilles) was placed on the Injured Reserve on Tuesday after suffering a partially torn Achilles last week, according to sources. He will miss the rest of the season, including playoffs, and is on the road to recovery. It's a big loss for the Vikings offensive line as they […]

C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Robert Quinn Designated To Return

The Philadelphia Eagles designated safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (abdomen) and defensive end Robert Quinn (knee) to return from Injured Reserve on Wednesday. Both defenders are now eligible to practice and could return to play in the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against the New York Giants if they are officially activated from Injured Reserve […]

Jets Standing By Zach Wilson Moving Forward

The New York Jets aren't giving up on former first-round quarterback Zach Wilson, with head coach Robert Saleh saying the organization will do everything "through hell or high water" to maximize his potential. Wilson was benched twice in his second NFL season and will finish the year as a healthy scratch as the No. 3 […]

Kyler Murray Unlikely To Be Ready For 2023 Season

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (knee) had surgery to fix his torn right ACL on Tuesday, and on Wednesday head coach Kliff Kingsbury said that Murray "probably" won't be ready for the start of the 2023 season. In addition to the ACL repair, Murray needed a meniscus repair. After another disappointing season for the Cardinals […]

DeSean Jackson Out Sick On Wednesday

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver DeSean Jackson (illness) did not practice on Wednesday due to an illness. If Jackson is able to return to the practice field on Thursday or Friday, he'll have a good shot at playing in Week 18 against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals. The 36-year-old has been forced into action for the Ravens […]

Tyler Huntley Dealing With Two Injuries

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley (shoulder, wrist) is on the Week 18 injury report and was listed as limited in Wednesday's practice. Meanwhile, Lamar Jackson (knee) hasn't practiced since spraining his PCL on Dec. 4, so it's looking like Huntley will make his fifth straight start this Sunday against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals. Huntley hasn't […]

Davante Adams Returns To Full Practice Wednesday

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (illness) practiced in full on Wednesday after he was limited on Tuesday due to an illness. Adams should be just fine to suit up for the Week 18 regular season finale on Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs. Fantasy managers were extremely worried about a slumping Adams last […]

Teddy Bridgewater, Jaylen Waddle Limited

Miami Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (finger, knee) and wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (shoulder) were limited in Wednesday's practice. Bridgewater is dealing with a dislocated pinkie finger on his throwing hand, and his status for Week 18 against the New York Jets will depend on swelling and how well he can grip a football. This could […]

Mike White Puts In Full Practice, Will Start In Week 18

New York Jets quarterback Mike White (ribs) was able to put in a full practice during the team's walkthrough on Wednesday. Head coach Robert Saleh said that White will remain the starter in Week 18 against the Miami Dolphins. Joe Flacco will back him up again and Zach Wilson will remain inactive. White returned from […]

Justin Herbert Listed On Week 18 Injury Report

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (shoulder) is listed on the team's Week 18 injury report with a left shoulder injury, but he was able to put in a full practice on Wednesday and should be fine to play in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Denver Broncos. The Bolts must win to […]