Rangers DFA Nick Mears

The Texas Rangers designated right-hander Nick Mears for assignment on Tuesday to make room on the 40-man roster for the recently signed Nathan Eovaldi. Mears was just claimed off waivers by the Rangers a week ago, so he may not last long with the organization this offseason. The 26-year-old tossed just two innings for the […]

Ryan O'Hearn Designated For Assignment

The Kansas City Royals designated infielder Ryan O'Hearn for assignment on Wednesday to make room on the 40-man roster for right-hander Jordan Lyles, who recently signed a two-year deal with the club. The left-handed-hitting O'Hearn was underwhelming again in 2022 in his fifth big-league season with the team, slashing just .239/.290/.321 with a .611 OPS, […]

Red Sox, Corey Kluber Agree On One-Year Deal

The Boston Red Sox and free-agent right-hander Corey Kluber agreed to a one-year deal with a team option for the 2024 season on Wednesday, according to sources familiar with the agreement. The New York Post's Jon Heyman reports that the deal is for $10 million, with an $11 million option for 2024. The three-time All-Star […]

Jalen Hurts Unlikely To Play In Week 17?

ESPN.com's Dan Graziano doesn't think the Philadelphia Eagles gave any real consideration to let quarterback Jalen Hurts (shoulder) play in Week 16 against the Dallas Cowboys, and Graziano would be surprised if Hurts plays in Week 17 against the New Orleans Saints. The real decision could end up being whether to let him play in […]

Ryan Jensen Designated To Return From Injured Reserve

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially designated center Ryan Jensen (knee) to return from Injured Reserve on Wednesday, opening his 21-day practice window. His return won't be immediate, but it's a good sign for Tampa's offensive line nonetheless. Jensen suffered a serious knee injury in training camp during the summer and hasn't played at all in […]

Lane Johnson To Put Off Surgery

After consulting with numerous experts, including Dr. William Meyers in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Eagles Pro Bowl right tackle Lane Johnson (groin) will put off surgery on his torn adductor muscle and will rehab for two or three weeks and will attempt to play in the postseason, according to sources. The recovery time for surgery is 10 […]

Jaguars Won't Rest Players In Week 18

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said he won't rest players in Week 18 against the Tennessee Titans next week unless they are injured. "There is never a meaningless game. Never, ever, ever," Pederson said. This could very well be a mute point, as the final regular season game against the Titans could decide who […]

Tua Tagovailoa's Concussion Confirmed

Doctors have confirmed that Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (head) suffered a concussion in the Christmas Day loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Head coach Mike McDaniel said Tagovailoa has been feeling "better than yesterday." Tagovailoa didn't show any symptoms of a concussion during or after the Week 16 game, but he self […]

Teddy Bridgewater In Line To Start Against Patriots

With Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (head) in the concussion protocol for the second time this year, head coach Mike McDaniel said on Wednesday that backup Teddy Bridgewater is in line to start in Week 17 against the New England Patriots. Tagovailoa's second concussion comes at a bad time with the Dolphins fighting for a […]

Carson Wentz To Start Over Taylor Heinicke In Week 17

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera has decided that quarterback Carson Wentz will start in Week 17 against the Cleveland Browns, according to sources. Taylor Heinicke will head back to the bench. Wentz broke his right ring finger in October and lost the starting job to Heinicke when he returned from Injured Reserve, but the […]

Nick Chubb Plans To Play In Final Two Games

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (foot) said he'll be playing in the final two games of the regular season and said there was no consideration otherwise. Chubb has been playing through a minor foot injury in recent weeks, but he's come just shy of the 100-yard mark in each of the last two games, […]

Braves Sign Sean Murphy To Six-Year Extension

The Atlanta Braves signed catcher Sean Murphy to a six-year, $76 million contract extension on Tuesday. The deal includes a $15 million team option for the 2029 season. The Braves locked Murphy up for the long haul after acquiring him in a trade from the Oakland Athletics just a few weeks ago. The 28-year-old was […]

Will Dissly Lands On Injured Reserve

The Seattle Seahawks placed tight end Will Dissly (knee) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday and promoted cornerback Xavier Crawford from the practice squad to the active roster in a corresponding move. Dissly will miss the final two regular season games after suffering what head coach Pete Carroll described as a knee contusion in the Week […]

Myles Gaskin Placed On Injured Reserve

The Miami Dolphins placed running back Myles Gaskin (illness) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday and activated offensive lineman Liam Eichenberg (knee) off Injured Reserve in a corresponding move. Gaskin will miss the final two regular season games after missing the Week 16 game on Christmas Day against the Green Bay Packers. If the Dolphins make […]

Tua Tagovailoa Showed No Symptoms Of A Concussion

NFL chief medical officer Dr. Allen Sills said on Tuesday that Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (head) showed zero injury behaviors and reported zero symptoms "that would have triggered the (league's concussion) protocol" during the Week 16 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. However, head coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that Tagovailoa had […]

Tony Pollard Picks Up Another DNP

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (thigh) was listed as a non-participant at practice on Tuesday for the second straight day. It was originally reported Tuesday morning that Pollard would return to practice, but that wasn't actually the case. The 25-year-old's status for the Week 17 game against the Tennessee Titans on Thursday night is […]

Derrick Henry Limited At Tuesday's Practice

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (hip) was listed as a limited participant at Tuesday's practice. Henry suffered a minor hip injury in the Week 16 loss to the Houston Texans and said he should be able to play on Thursday night in Week 17 against the Dallas Cowboys. However, the Titans are playing it […]

Reds Sign Austin Romine, Alan Busenitz

The Cincinnati Reds signed free-agent catcher Austin Romine and right-hander Alan Busenitz to minor-league deals on Tuesday that include invitations to major-league spring training. Romine, an 11-year veteran, hit just .155/.187/.248 with three home runs, nine RBI and 10 runs scored in 51 games with the Los Angeles Angels, St. Louis Cardinals and Reds in […]

Cubs Sign Nick Neidert To Minor-League Deal

The Chicago Cubs signed free-agent right-hander Nick Neidert to a minor-league deal last Friday, according to a source. The 26-year-old was recently non-tendered by the Miami Marlins. His deal includes opt-outs on June 1 and July 1. It's unclear if Neidert will be ready for spring training after undergoing surgery on his knee in September. […]

Royce Lewis Not Expected Back Until June/July

Minnesota Twins shortstop prospect Royce Lewis (knee) tore the ACL in his right knee for a second time this past May. The first overall pick of the 2017 draft lost the 2020 campaign because of the COVID pandemic, missed all of 2021 with a torn ACL and then tore his ACL again last season. He's […]

Broncos Believe Russell Wilson Is Fixable

Denver Broncos owner and CEO Greg Penner said on Tuesday that he has faith that general manager George Paton and quarterback Russell Wilson can turn things around after a miserable 2022 season. Wilson's lucrative long-term deal makes moving on from him next year prohibitive -- cutting him after June 1 would carry a $39 million […]

Nick Foles To Remain The Starter

Indianapolis Colts interim head coach Jeff Saturday said that quarterback Nick Foles will remain the starter under center for the Week 17 game against the New York Giants. The Colts benched Matt Ryan for the second time this year in favor of Foles for the Monday night game against the Los Angeles Chargers, and it […]

Broncos Defense Embarrassed By Rams On Christmas

The Denver Broncos defense was a popular streaming option in Week 16 against the Baker Mayfield-led Los Angeles Rams offense, but that strategy backfired in a big way on Christmas Day on Sunday. The Broncos defense allowed a whopping 51 points to the Rams and put up negative fantasy points on the day. They failed […]

Brandon McManus Makes Two Field Goals In Week 16

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus, as expected, wasn't much of a force for fantasy managers in the Week 16 blowout loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Christmas Day on Sunday. In the 51-14 loss, the 31-year-old didn't attempt an extra point. McManus has now made 76.5 percent of his 34 field-goal attempts on the […]

Courtland Sutton Posts 64 Yards In Blowout Loss

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton returned from a two-game absence in the 51-14 blowout loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Christmas Day on Sunday to post five catches on seven targets for 64 yards. Sutton was questionable to play in Week 16, but he made his return and finished second on the team […]

Chase Edmonds Returns From IR, Sees Eight Touches

Denver Broncos running back Chase Edmonds (ankle) was activated from Injured Reserve and made his return on Christmas Day in the 51-14 blowout loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. In his first game action since Week 11, Edmonds carried the ball six times for 31 yards and caught both of his targets for […]

Antonio Gibson Dealing With A Sprain

Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson is dealing with a "sprain," according to head coach Ron Rivera. However, Rivera wouldn't reveal the specific body part, and it sounds like a concerning injury for Gibson. With Gibson dealing with the injury in the Week 16 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, Jonathan Williams saw more work […]

No Structural Damage For Teagan Quitoriano

Houston Texans rookie tight end Teagan Quitoriano (knee) avoided structural damage to his knee when he was injured in the Week 16 win over the Tennessee Titans. He's dealing with a hyperextended knee and a bruised quadriceps after undergoing an MRI exam, according to league sources. Quitoriano is considered day-to-day heading into Week 17 against […]

Justin Fields Won't Be Shut Down

The Chicago Bears will not shut down quarterback Justin Fields (foot, shoulder) for the final two games of the regular season against the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings, according to head coach Matt Eberflus. Fields hurt his previously injured non-throwing shoulder and had his foot stepped on in the Week 16 loss to the Buffalo […]

Falcons Sign Clint Ratkovich

The Atlanta Falcons signed free-agent fullback Clint Ratkovich to their practice squad on Tuesday, according to a source. Ratkovich was one of the draft's top fullbacks before he tore his ACL in a private workout for the Green Bay Packers. Because of the knee injury, the 25-year-old went undrafted, although he did get a workout […]