Broncos Preparing Brett Rypien Just In Case

Denver Broncos backup quarterback Brett Rypien took most of the walkthrough repetitions at practice on Wednesday, according to sources. It doesn't mean that Russell Wilson (hamstring) won't start in Week 7 against the New York Jets, it just means that the Broncos are getting Rypien ready just in case Wilson cannot go on Sunday. Rypien […]

Jonathan Taylor Feeling Good This Week

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) said he's feeling pretty good ahead of a Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. As for Week 6 when he missed his second straight game due to a sprained ankle, Taylor said it was his decision to sit out. "You just know your body," Taylor said. The […]

Jahan Dotson Aggravates Hamstring At Practice

Washington Commanders rookie wide receiver Jahan Dotson (hamstring) appeared to have aggravated his hamstring injury during practice on Thursday. He ran an over route and caught a pass from quarterback Taylor Heinicke but then tossed the ball to the ground in frustration. Dotson then slowly walked off the field with the team's head trainer. We'll […]

Nick Bosa Returns To Practice

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (groin) returned to practice on Wednesday and was listed as a limited participant. Bosa missed the Week 6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, but the fact that he was back at practice on a Wednesday is a good sign that he'll have a chance to return to action […]

Mac Jones Will Start When Healthy

The New England Patriots don't have any quarterback controversy. Mac Jones (ankle) will be the starter when he's healthy enough to return from a severe left high-ankle sprain, according to league officials with knowledge of the situation. And it could come as early as Monday night against the Chicago Bears. Fourth-round rookie Bailey Zappe has […]

Albert Okwuegbunam Drawing Trade Interest

NFL teams are interested in trade scenarios for Denver Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam, according to league sources. The third-year Missouri alumni and fourth-rounder has just seven receptions for 50 yards this year, but he has 51 career catches for 501 yards and three touchdowns in three seasons. Okwuegbunam entered the year as an intriguing […]

Julio Jones Practicing Thursday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Julio Jones (knee) was seen warming up with Chris Godwin before practice on Thursday. Jones was listed as a DNP for Wednesday's practice and he'll most likely be limited, at best, on Thursday's official report, but it's a sign of progress for the veteran wideout. The 33-year-old has missed the […]

Mac Jones Expects To Be Ready For Monday's Game

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (ankle) expects to be available for the Week 7 game against the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football, according to sources. Jones has been sidelined the last three games with a severe left high-ankle sprain, but he's told teammates his recovery has progressed, with his final hurdle to be […]

Jesse Winker To Have Neck Surgery

Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said that outfielder Jesse Winker (knee, neck) underwent surgery on his knee last week and is also scheduled to have surgery on his neck. Winker's 2022 season ended early right as the playoffs began in early October, and he was also apparently dealing with a knee injury that required […]

Jose Ramirez To Have Hand Surgery In The Coming Weeks

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (hand) is scheduled to undergo surgery on his right hand in the coming weeks. It was an option for Ramirez midway through the season, according to a source, but he would have missed substantial time and preferred to play through it. The 30-year-old initially suffered the injury in mid-June […]

Shaquille Leonard Returns To Practice Wednesday

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back, concussion, nose) returned to practice on Wednesday and was a limited participant. Leonard suffered a broken nose in Week 4 in his season debut and needed surgery, which required him to miss the team's last two games. The fact that he was limited early in the week is a […]

Marshon Lattimore Ruled Out For Week 7

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen said that cornerback Marshon Lattimore (abdomen) has been ruled out for Week 7 against the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday Night Football. It will be Lattimore's second straight missed game with an abdomen injury, weakening the Saints secondary against a struggling Cardinals offense. Expect Paulson Adebo to be the […]

Sam Darnold Designated To Return From IR

The Carolina Panthers designated quarterback Sam Darnold (ankle) to return from Injured Reserve on Wednesday. Darnold reportedly looked good in his return to practice on Wednesday, but he won't play in Week 7 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the Panthers now have 21 days to officially activate him from IR. With Baker Mayfield (ankle) […]

Chiefs A Strong Contender For Odell Beckham Jr.

The Kansas City Chiefs are considered a strong contender for veteran free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee), according to league sources. As Beckham contemplates his options, he continues to make steady progress in his recovery from a torn ACL that he suffered while playing for the Los Angeles Rams in the Super Bowl in […]

Giants Not Considering Putting Kadarius Toney On IR

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that the team isn't considering putting wide receiver Kadarius Toney (hamstring) on Injured Reserve. Toney, who played in just 10 games in his rookie year in 2021 due to injuries, hasn't played for the Giants since Week 2. In the first two games of 2022, he was […]

Lions Believe Jameson Williams Will Play This Year

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said "we feel like he's coming on" when discussing rookie first-round wide receiver Jameson Williams (knee). The Lions believe that he will play this season. "When he's ready, we'll get him up and ready to go," Campbell said. The 21-year-old is still recovering from a torn ACL he suffered […]

Robbie Anderson To Be Limited If He Plays Thursday

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said that if newly acquired wide receiver Robbie Anderson plays on Thursday night against the New Orleans Saints, "it will be very limited." Kingsbury wants Anderson to have a comfort level in his first offensive snaps after the team acquired him in a trade with the Carolina Panthers this […]

Darren Waller Misses Practice To Begin The Week

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) was not on the practice field on Wednesday. However, tight end Foster Moreau (knee) was on the field. Head coach Josh McDaniels said he was hopeful that both Waller and Moreau will return in a Week 7 matchup with the Houston Texans. Waller injured his hamstring in […]

Aaron Rodgers Misses Wednesday's Practice

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (thumb) is dealing with a right thumb injury and officially did not practice on Wednesday. Rodgers also missed practice last Wednesday before returning to full practices on Thursday and Friday and playing in the Week 6 loss to the New York Jets. The 38-year-old future Hall of Famer should […]

Pat Freiermuth Practices In Full Wednesday

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (concussion) was able to practice in full on Wednesday after he missed the Week 6 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It means that barring a setback, he should be able to gain clearance to return in Week 7 on Sunday Night Football against the Miami Dolphins. Freiermuth caught […]

Kenny Pickett Puts In Full Practice

As Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin promised, rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett (concussion) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday. Pickett remains in the league's concussion protocol, but he's been cleared to fully participate in practice, which is a great sign that he'll be cleared to start in Week 7 against the Miami Dolphins […]

Gerald Everett, Donald Parham Jr. Miss Practice

Los Angeles Chargers tight ends Gerald Everett (illness) and Donald Parham Jr. (concussion) were both listed as non-participants in practice on Wednesday. It's a worthwhile development for the Bolts, as receivers Keenan Allen (hamstring) and Joshua Palmer (concussion) could be in danger of missing the Week 7 game against the Seattle Seahawks. Everett and Parham […]

Keenan Allen Officially Limited Wednesday

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (hamstring) was officially listed as limited in practice on Wednesday. Allen put in three limited practices last week before sitting out again on Monday night in Week 6, and he hasn't played since the season opener. However, he's eyeing a return in Week 7 against the Seattle Seahawks, […]

No Practice For DJ Chark, Josh Reynolds

Detroit Lions wide receivers DJ Chark (ankle) and Josh Reynolds (knee) were not able to practice on Wednesday. Coming off the bye week, it's not a great sign for either player, but they still have two more days to get back on the practice field. Reynolds was seen running on the side with trainers. Chark […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Back At Practice Wednesday

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) returned to practice on Wednesday and wasn't limited at all. St. Brown suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 3 and missed Week 4 before returning to catch four of six targets for just 18 yards in Week 5. With the benefit of the bye last week, it […]

D'Andre Swift "Pushing Towards" Playing Against Cowboys

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (shoulder) said that he's "pushing towards" playing in Week 7 against the Dallas Cowboys. Swift returned to practice on Wednesday and was officially listed as limited, giving him a chance to play for the first time since Week 3. The 23-year-old has battled an ankle injury in addition to […]

Mark Andrews Misses Practice With Knee Injury

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (knee) did not practice on Wednesday due to a knee injury. Head coach John Harbaugh said that Andrews was getting a rest day on Wednesday, so it doesn't sound like his injury is all that serious. Still, it's something to keep an eye on for the rest of the […]

Tee Higgins Practicing On A Wednesday

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (ankle) is practicing for the first time on a Wednesday in a few weeks. It's a good sign that Higgins' ankle is feeling much better after he left the Week 5 Sunday night game early and never returned. Following the Week 6 win over the New Orleans Saints, Higgins […]

Jeremy Reed Won't Return As Angels Hitting Coach

Los Angeles Angels hitting coach Jeremy Reed will not return for the 2023 season. Reed established himself with veteran MVPs and also impacted young up-and-comers like Luis Rengifo, Taylor Ward and Jared Walsh. The status of other coaches, including assistant hitting coaches Paul Sorrento and John Mallee, is unclear. The 41-year-old Reed was the team's […]

Framber Valdez To Start Game 2 Of ALCS

Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez will start in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees on Thursday. In his only start so far this postseason in Game 2 of the AL Division Series against the Seattle Mariners on Oct. 13, he allowed two earned runs on four hits while […]