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 […]

Derwin James Won't Be Suspended

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James (head) won't be suspended for the hit on Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Ashton Dulin that led to James being ejected in the victory on Monday night, according to a source. James could be fined for his actions. It's good news for James and his fantasy managers in IDP leagues, […]

J.J. Watt Will Retire After The Season

Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt announced on his Twitter account on Tuesday that the 2022 season will be his last in the NFL. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year will finish his career on the road against the Atlanta Falcons and San Francisco 49ers. He has 111.5 career sacks since entering the league […]

Mike White Auditioning For 2023 Starting Role?

New York Jets quarterback Mike White (ribs), who was cleared on Monday to play in Week 17 against the Seattle Seahawks, is likely auditioning for the starting gig in 2023 over the final two weeks of the regular season this year. White has been a huge upgrade over the struggling Zach Wilson this year, and […]

Alvin Kamara Losing Out On Third-Down Work

More than ever before, New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara is being taken off the field on third downs in 2022. "I don't know. You got to ask someone else," Kamara said when asked why he's losing out on third-down snaps. He was on the field on third downs 81 percent of the time […]

Tony Pollard Will Practice Tuesday

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (thigh) will take part in practice on Tuesday. Pollard picked up a DNP in Monday's estimated practice report, but owner Jerry Jones said Pollard "looks good for the game" on Thursday against the Tennessee Titans to kick off Week 17 action. It's good news for the 25-year-old and for […]

Phillip Evans Agrees To Minor-League Deal With Arizona

The Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to a minor-league deal with former New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Phillip Evans on Friday. The deal includes an invitation to major-league spring training next year. Evans didn't play in the big leagues at all in 2022 but has four years of experience at the top level with a […]

D-Backs Acquire Diego Castillo From The Pirates

The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired infielder/outfielder Diego Castillo from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday in exchange for minor-league right-hander Scott Randall. It comes after the Pirates designated Castillo for assignment earlier in the week. The 25-year-old made his big-league debut with Pittsburgh in 2022 and slashed a weak .206/.251/.382 with a .633 OPS, 11 home run, […]

Tigers Claim Zach Logue Off Waivers

The Detroit Tigers claimed left-hander Zach Logue off waivers on Friday after he was previously designated for assignment by the Oakland Athletics. Logue made his major-league debut in 2022 with the A's, going 3-8 with a 6.79 ERA (5.76 FIP), a 1.54 WHIP, 42 strikeouts and 20 walks in 57 innings over 14 outings (10 […]

Gabriel Moreno, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Heading To Arizona

The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired catching prospect Gabriel Moreno and outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. from the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday in exchange for catcher/outfielder Daulton Varsho, according to sources. Moreno is a consensus top-10 prospect in all of baseball, and he has elite bat-to-ball skills and a huge arm as a defender. The 22-year-old backstop […]