Nationals Select Thad Ward With First Rule 5 Pick

The Washington Nationals selected Boston Red Sox right-hander Thad Ward with the No. 1 overall pick in Wednesday's Rule 5 draft. The soon-to-be 26-year-old had Tommy John surgery in 2021 but returned healthy late last season and then pitched in the Arizona Fall League. He could be a swingman in Washington's starting rotation/bullpen in 2023. […]

Treylon Burks Doesn't Practice Wednesday

Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver Treylon Burks (concussion) did not practice on Wednesday after suffering a concussion in the Week 13 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Burks played only 10 offensive snaps on Sunday before departing and never returning, and it remains to be seen if he'll be able to clear the league's concussion protocol […]

Corey Davis Misses Practice With Illness

New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis (illness) did not practice on Wednesday due to an illness. The flu bug is going around the Jets locker room this week, so Davis' status heading into the Week 14 matchup against the Buffalo Bills should be monitored closely. If he's able to return to practice later this […]

Jimmy Garoppolo A Long Shot To Return In Playoffs

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (foot) isn't dealing with ligament damage to his foot, but he's unlikely to return for a postseason run. "Still going to be a big recovery. There's that way outside chance (of a return) late in the playoffs but just an outside chance. Not […]

Ryan Tannehill Says He's OK

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (ankles) said both of his ankles are OK after he had his left ankle rolled up on in the Week 13 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Tannehill was listed as limited in Wednesday's practice. He had injured his right ankle earlier. Tannehill had a stinker of a game last Sunday […]

Kenneth Walker III, DeeJay Dallas Won't Practice

Seattle Seahawks running backs Kenneth Walker III (ankle) and DeeJay Dallas (ankle) will not practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Pete Carroll. Their statuses are still to be determined for Week 14 against the Carolina Panthers. Travis Homer (knee), who didn't play in Week 13, was in the walk-through and will practice on Wednesday. […]

Joe Mixon A Full Participant In Practice

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (concussion) was a full practice participant on Wednesday for the first time since suffering a concussion in a Week 11 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Mixon has missed the last two games as a result, although he was held out last Sunday as more of a precaution. Barring a […]

Diontae Johnson Limited In Wednesday's Practice

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (hip) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday. Johnson's Week 14 status is worth watching, but it's a good sign he was at least practicing early in the week. In the Week 13 win over the Atlanta Falcons, he caught five of his 11 targets for 60 […]

Najee Harris Sits Out Wednesday's Practice

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (oblique) didn't take part in practice on Wednesday. Harris picked up an oblique injury in Week 12 but played through it in the Week 13 win over the Atlanta Falcons, carrying the ball 17 times for 86 yards while also catching a pass for six yards. The 24-year-old didn't […]

John Wolford Questionable To Face Raiders

Los Angeles Rams quarterback John Wolford (neck) is listed as questionable to play on Thursday night against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 14. Wolford played through his neck issue in the Week 13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks and went 14-for-26 for 178 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions in just his third NFL […]

Aaron Donald Ruled Out For Thursday Night

The Los Angeles Rams ruled out All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald (ankle) for the Thursday night game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 14. Donald will miss his second straight game while dealing with a mild high-ankle sprain. Although it probably makes more sense to shut it down for the year with the Rams […]

Everything Positive With Joe Mixon

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that everything is positive with running back Joe Mixon (concussion) on Wednesday. Mixon remains in the league's concussion protocol until he gets through a contact practice, which could come as early as Wednesday. The 26-year-old has missed the team's last two games, although Cincy held him out in […]

Lamar Jackson Not Seen At Wednesday's Practice

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (knee) was not seen at the portion of Wednesday's practice that was open to the media. Jackson sprained his PCL in the Week 13 win over the Denver Broncos and is "less likely" to play in Week 14 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, so it's not much of a surprise that […]

Trevor Lawrence Expects To Play In Week 14

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (toe) said he expects to play in Week 14 against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. "That's the plan," Lawrence said. The 23-year-old injured his left big toe in last week's blowout loss to the Detroit Lions, and he missed practice on Wednesday. Head coach Doug Pederson called Lawrence day-to-day, but […]

Aledmys Diaz Agrees With The A's

The Oakland Athletics agreed to a two-year deal in the $14 million range on Wednesday with free-agent utility man Aledmys Diaz, pending a physical. For the Houston Astros in the last four seasons, Diaz has worked mostly as a super-utility player, giving the team plenty of flexibility in the infield and outfield. With the move […]

Kenley Jansen Agrees With The Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox and closer Kenley Jansen agreed to a two-year, $32 million deal on Wednesday, according to sources familiar with the deal. Jansen is no longer the closer that made three straight All-Star teams with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2016-18, but he'll be a much-needed boost to a Red Sox bullpen that […]

Cardinals, Willson Contreras Agree On Five-Year Deal

The St. Louis Cardinals and catcher Willson Contreras agreed to a five-year, $87.5 million deal on Wednesday, according to a source familiar with the deal. There were reports earlier on Wednesday that the two sides were closing in on a deal, and now it's official as the Cardinals find their replacement for the retired Yadier […]

Jose Quintana Chooses The Mets

The New York Mets and left-hander Jose Quintana agreed to a two-year, $26 million deal on Wednesday, according to sources. Jacob deGrom left the Mets for a five-year deal with the Texas Rangers, but New York has moved quickly to replace him with American League Cy Young winner Justin Verlander and Quintana. The 33-year-old southpaw […]

Michael Carter Returning To Full Practice

New York Jets running back Michael Carter (ankle) will be a full participant in Wednesday's practice after he was held out of the Week 13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings with a low-ankle sprain he suffered the week before. Carter had been the team's lead back ever since rookie Breece Hall (knee) was lost for […]

Zonovan Knight To Maintain A Big Role

When asked about New York Jets rookie running back Zonovan Knight's role with Michael Carter (ankle) back, head coach Robert Saleh said, "He's not going anywhere." With Carter out in the Week 13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, Knight had a a team-high 15 carries for 90 yards and caught all five of his targets […]

Von Miller Undergoes Surgery, Out For The Year

Buffalo Bills standout pass-rusher Von Miller (knee) underwent surgery to fix an ACL tear and will now miss the rest of the year, according to head coach Sean McDermott. Miller was already placed on Injured Reserve after injuring his knee on Thanksgiving Day, but the team was hoping to get him back for a deep […]

Brandin Cooks Not Practicing Wednesday

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (calf) is not practicing on Wednesday to begin the week. Cooks injured his calf in practice last week and was held out of the Week 13 loss to the Cleveland Browns. It's not a good sign that he's not practicing on Wednesday, but he still has two more chances […]

Mark Ingram II Likely Done For The Season

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram II (knee) suffered a slight tear of his MCL in Monday night's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to sources. The injury will knock Ingram out indefinitely and will likely end his season. He will be out for four to six weeks, but he will not need […]

Trevor Lawrence Up In The Air For Week 14

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (toe) will not practice on Wednesday. Head coach Doug Pederson is calling Lawrence day-to-day and said that he's unsure if he'll be able to play in Week 14 against the Tennessee Titans. The second-year signal-caller is dealing with a sprained left big toe and should be considered questionable for this […]

Tua Tagovailoa Expected To Be Limited In Practice

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (ankle) is expected to be limited in practice early in the week due to the ankle injury he suffered in the Week 13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, but it shouldn't prevent him from playing in Week 14 on Sunday night against the Los Angeles Chargers, according to a […]

Texans Going Back To Davis Mills At QB

The Houston Texans are benching quarterback Kyle Allen and will go back to Davis Mills under center for the Week 14 game against the Dallas Cowboys, according to league sources. Mills was the team's original starter this year before he was replaced by Allen in the last two games against the Cleveland Browns and Miami […]

Pirates Win MLB's First Draft Lottery

The Pittsburgh Pirates were awarded the No. 1 overall pick in next year's draft in MLB's inaugural Draft Lottery at the Winter Meetings from San Diego on Tuesday night. The first six spots of next year's first round were determined. The Pirates had the second-worst record in baseball in 2022 and had the best odds […]

David Price Won't Pitch In 2023

Free-agent left-hander David Price will not pitch in 2023, according to his long-time agent Bo McKinnis. Price isn't using the retirement word, but if this ends up being it for him, he'll finish his major-league career with a 157-82 record and a 3.32 ERA over 2,143 2/3 innings in 14 seasons. The five-time All-Star and […]

Jameson Taillon Agrees To Four-Year Deal With Cubs

The Chicago Cubs and free-agent starting pitcher Jameson Taillon agreed to a four-year, $68 million deal on Tuesday night, according to sources. It was reported earlier on Tuesday night that the Cubs were making a final push to bring Taillon into their starting rotation, and now it's official. The 31-year-old's 2022 season may not have […]

Padres Offered More For Trea Turner

The San Diego Padres had a high level of disappointment when shortstop Trea Turner chose to sign with the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday for 11 years and $300 million, according to multiple sources. The precise terms of the Padres' offer to Turner weren't known, but two people not directly involved but familiar with the dealings […]