No Surgery Needed For Pat Freiermuth

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (knee) suffered a left knee sprain in the Week 18 win over the Cleveland Browns, but he won't require surgery. Freiermuth was quickly ruled out, but he should be fine for next season after the Steelers were eliminated from postseason contention when the Miami Dolphins beat the New York […]

Broncos Add DeMeco Ryans, Raheem Morris To Wish List

The Denver Broncos have formally requested permission to interview San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans and Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris for their head-coaching position, according to a source. Ryans has led the 49ers stout defense the last two years and is one of the top names in the mix to land […]

Broncos Request Permission To Interview Dan Quinn

The Denver Broncos have requested permission to speak with Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn for their head-coaching position, according to a source. Quinn was one of the team's top candidates for the job a year ago and remains so a year later. Nathaniel Hackett was fired by the Broncos in his first year after […]

Dean Pees Announces His Retirement

Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pees informed the players on Monday that he is retiring, according to sources. The 73-year-old had been weighing the decision in recent weeks. The Falcons are expected to conduct a wide search for their next defensive coordinator. It's the third time that Pees has actually announced his retirement from coaching, […]

Cardinals Fire Head Coach Kliff Kingsbury

The Arizona Cardinals fired head coach Kliff Kingsbury on Monday after the team went 4-13 this year, according to sources. Just 10 months ago, Kingsbury signed a contract extension that was scheduled to take him through the 2027 season. The Cardinals have never had a head coach that has lasted longer than six years while […]

Browns Fire Defensive Coordinator Joe Woods

The Cleveland Browns relieved defensive coordinator Joe Woods of his duties on Monday, according to a source. The team has already requested permission to interview New England Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo for the position. Woods had been the defensive coordinator under head coach Kevin Stefanski sine 2020. Cleveland made the postseason that year for […]

Teddy Bridgewater Active In Week 18

Miami Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (finger, knee) is officially active for the Week 18 regular season finale against the New York Jets on Sunday. While he's active, he will not start and will serve as rookie Skylar Thompson's backup in a must-win game for the Dolphins. Bridgewater suffered a dislocated pinkie finger on his throwing […]

Mike White, C.J. Uzomah Ruled Out Against Dolphins

New York Jets quarterback Mike White (ribs) and tight end C.J. Uzomah (ankle) have both officially been ruled out for the Week 18 regular season finale against the Miami Dolphins. White is dealing with five fractured ribs after getting beat up again in the Week 17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, so he'll finish the […]

Stephon Gilmore Sitting Out In Season Finale

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Stephon Gilmore (wrist) is officially inactive for the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against the Houston Texans. Gilmore came into this one with a questionable tag after not practicing all week, and the Colts will keep him out in a meaningless game to end the year. The 32-year-old five-time Pro […]

O.J. Howard Inactive Against Colts In Week 18

Houston Texans tight end O.J. Howard (hip), who was listed as questionable for Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, has officially been ruled out for the regular season finale. It's a bit surprising that he's not active after returning to a full practice on Friday, but the Texans have decided to keep him out in a […]

Jakobi Meyers Active On Sunday

New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (shoulder) is officially active on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills in the Week 18 regular season finale. Meyers entered the game with a questionable tag after he was limited in practice all week, but he'll be available and should be quarterback Mac Jones' top target in this must-win […]

Mark Andrews A Healthy Scratch Against Bengals

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews is a healthy scratch for the Week 18 regular season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. The Ravens are also resting running back J.K. Dobbins and quarterback Tyler Huntley (shoulder, wrist) in the final game of the regular season. Fantasy managers that were planning to roll with Andrews […]

Tyler Huntley Inactive, Anthony Brown To Start In Week 18

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley (shoulder, wrist) is officially inactive for the Week 18 regular season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. With Lamar Jackson (knee) still missing as well, rookie Anthony Brown will make his first career start. With the Ravens unable to win the AFC North division with a win over Cincy […]

Harrison Butker Active Against Raiders

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker (back) is officially active for Saturday's Week 18 regular season finale against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders. Butker came into Saturday's game with a questionable tag, and the Chiefs even elevated Matthew Wright from the practice squad to the active roster just in case Butker couldn't go. The Chiefs […]

Kyle Hendricks Resumes Throwing Program

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (shoulder), who missed the last three months of the 2022 season due to a capsular tear in his right shoulder, has resumed a throwing program this offseason. He's on a regimented throwing program and is playing catch on flat ground, and pitching coach Tommy Hottovy is encouraged by Hendricks' […]

Yankees Still Considering Bryan Reynolds

The New York Yankees are among teams consistently interested in Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds, who has requested to be traded this offseason. However, one interested team's executive summed up Pittsburgh's requests for Reynolds as "unrealistic asks." The Pirates aren't very interested in moving Reynolds after offering over $75 million for six years with no […]

Nick Maton, Matt Vierling, Donny Sands Head To Detroit

The Detroit Tigers acquired infielder Nick Maton, outfielder Matt Vierling and catcher Donny Sands from the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday in exchange for reliever Gregory Soto and infielder Kody Clemens. With Soto now in Philly, it will likely be Alex Lange taking over Detroit's primary closing duties in 2023. Maton, a utility infielder who has […]

Phillies Acquire Gregory Soto, Kody Clemens From Tigers

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired closer Gregory Soto and infielder Kody Clemens from the Detroit Tigers on Saturday in exchange for infielder Nick Maton, outfielder Matt Vierling and catcher Donny Sands. The 27-year-old Soto had a career-high 30 saves for the Tigers in 2022, but his fantasy stock is likely to fall with the move to […]

White Sox Sign Jake Marisnick To Minor-League Deal

The Chicago White Sox signed free-agent outfielder Jake Marisnick to a minor-league deal on Friday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training, according to a source. Marisnick, a big-league veteran of 10 seasons, spent the 2022 campaign with the Pittsburgh Pirates and hit .234/.272/.390 with a .661 OPS, two home runs, six RBI, nine […]

Reds Sign Tayron Guerrero To Minor-League Deal

The Cincinnati Reds signed free-agent right-hander Tayron Guerrero to a minor-league deal on Saturday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Guerrero has three years of big-league experience, but not since 2019 with the Miami Marlins. The 31-year-old spent the 2022 season in Japan with the Chiba Lotte Marines, going 3-3 with a 3.52 […]

Phillies Working On Trade For Gregory Soto

The Philadelphia Phillies are working on a trade for Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Gregory Soto on Saturday, according to sources. The Phillies recently added veteran reliever/closer Craig Kimbrel to their bullpen, but it looks like they may not be done adding. Soto has been an All-Star for the Tigers each of the last two seasons […]

Justin Jefferson May Not Play A Full Game

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson enters the Week 18 regular season finale against the Chicago Bears as the WR1 in fantasy scoring with 124 catches on 179 targets for 1,771 yards and eight touchdowns. He's also added a rushing score on four carries in 16 games. The Vikings can still move up to the […]

Dalvin Cook A Risky Fantasy Option In Week 18

Normally, Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook is a must-start RB1 for fantasy purposes, especially when facing a cushy matchup like the one he has in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Chicago Bears. In the Week 5 meeting against Chicago, Cook had 18 carries for 94 yards and his only multi-touchdown performance […]

Kirk Cousins In Danger Of Being Rested Sunday

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins went 32-for-41 for 296 yards, one touchdown and an interception in Week 5 in the first meeting against the Chicago Bears. He's facing them again in the Week 18 regular season finale in what is a great matchup, but he'll be a very shaky low-end QB1 this weekend because of […]

Harrison Butker Questionable For Saturday's Game

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker (back) is questionable to play on Saturday against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders, so the Chiefs elevated kicker Matthew Wright from the practice squad to the active roster for the Week 18 regular season finale. Wright will be the fill-in kicker if Butker is deemed inactive for Saturday's game. […]

Robbie Anderson Ruled Out For Season Finale

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Robbie Anderson (back) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. With DeAndre Hopkins (knee) also ruled out for the second straight game, Marquise Brown, Greg Dortch and A.J. Green should operate as the primary […]

Mike White Officially Listed As Questionable

New York Jets quarterback Mike White (ribs) is officially listed as questionable for the Week 18 regular season finale against the Miami Dolphins. Despite the questionable tag, head coach Robert Saleh said on Friday that White will not play in a meaningless game for the Jets after he was beat up again in the Week […]

Jadeveon Clowney Downgraded To Out In Week 18

The Cleveland Browns downgraded defensive end Jadeveon Clowney to out for the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Clowney made comments to the media this week that he was unhappy with the coaching staff's decisions on his playing time this year, which has led to him being a healthy scratch […]

Michael Thomas Agrees To Restructured Deal

The New Orleans Saints and wide receiver Michael Thomas agreed to a restructured contract on Friday, according to a source. Thomas, who is under contract through the 2024 season, had his base salary in 2023 reduced from $15.5 million to $1.165 million while adding a $31.755 million roster bonus for the 2024 league year that […]

Jimmy Garoppolo A Viable Option For Raiders?

The Las Vegas Raiders appear ready to move on from quarterback Derek Carr this offseason after benching him for the final two weeks of the regular season. A source told Dan Patrick that head coach Josh McDaniels might opt for San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, who will be an unrestricted free agent heading into […]