Tee Higgins Carries No Injury Designation

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (hamstring) was removed from Friday's final injury report and will play in Week 16 against the New England Patriots on Saturday on Christmas Eve. Higgins played just one offensive snap in Week 14 after aggravated his hamstring in pre-game warmups, but he played in last week's win over the […]

Ryan Tannehill Out, Malik Willis To Make Third Start

The Tennessee Titans have ruled out quarterback Ryan Tannehill (ankle) for the Week 16 game against the Houston Texans on Saturday. Rookie Malik Willis will make the third start of his career on Christmas Eve. Tannehill was facing an uphill battle to play after re-injuring his right ankle in the Week 15 loss to the […]

Khalil Herbert Will Play In Week 16

Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert (hip) will be activated from Injured Reserve ahead of the Week 16 game against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday, according to head coach Matt Eberflus. Herbert has been trending toward making his return all week after returning to practice on Tuesday. The 24-year-old hasn't played since getting hurt in […]

Equanimeous St. Brown Ruled Out For Saturday

Chicago Bears wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown (concussion) wasn't able to practice all week and has officially been ruled out to play in Week 16 against the Buffalo Bills on Christmas Eve on Saturday. Chase Claypool (knee) is also listed as doubtful, so Chicago will be down to Byron Pringle, Dante Pettis, rookie Velus Jones […]

Chase Claypool Doubtful To Play Against Bills

Chicago Bears wide receiver Chase Claypool (knee) missed a second straight day of practice on Thursday and is listed as doubtful for Week 16 against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday. Meanwhile, N'Keal Harry (back) was removed from the final injury report after practicing in full all week. Claypool missed the Week 15 loss to the […]

Lamar Jackson Ruled Out, Tyler Huntley To Start Again

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (knee) has been ruled out in Week 16 against the Atlanta Falcons for the third straight game. Tyler Huntley (shoulder) has been cleared to play and will make another start on Christmas Eve, according to head coach John Harbaugh. Jackson hasn't been able to practice since spraining his PCL in […]

Yankees Among Teams Looking At Bryan Reynolds

The New York Yankees are among the teams in contact with the Pittsburgh Pirates on outfielder Bryan Reynolds in recent weeks, according to sources. One obstacle to a trade is that the Pirates prefer starting pitchers to headline a return, and the top end of the Yankees' system is much deeper in position players. Reynolds […]

White Sox Plan To Keep Liam Hendriks

The Chicago White Sox are saying that while they might be listening on trade offers, their current plan is to retain All-Star closer Liam Hendriks in hopes that they can bounce back and win the American League Central in 2023. The New York Mets reportedly have been feeling out the White Sox for a potential […]

Cubs Land Tucker Barnhart On One-Year Deal

The Chicago Cubs agreed to a one-year deal with a total guarantee of $6.5 million with free-agent catcher Tucker Barnhart on Thursday. The deal includes a player option for the 2024 season, and with performance bonuses and escalators, Barnhart has the potential to earn up to $9.5 million. The deal is still pending a physical. […]

Danny Mendick Joins The Mets

The New York Mets and free-agent infielder Danny Mendick agreed to a one-year, $1 million deal on Wednesday, according to sources familiar with the deal. The 29-year-old was non-tendered by the Chicago White Sox after he hit a strong .289/.343/.443 in 106 plate appearances and 31 games for them in 2022. The Mets will get […]

Reds, Wil Myers Agree To One-Year Deal

The Cincinnati Reds and free-agent outfielder Wil Myers agreed to a one-year, $7.5 million deal on Thursday, according to a source. The deal will move to $9.5 million based on playing time or if he's traded in 2023, and it also includes a mutual option for the 2024 season. Myers became a free agent when […]

Orioles Acquire James McCann From The Mets

The Baltimore Orioles acquired catcher James McCann and cash considerations from the New York Mets on Wednesday night in exchange for a player to be named later, according to sources. The Mets are covering $19 million of the $24.3 million that is still owed to McCann over the next two seasons. In Baltimore, the 32-year-old […]

Trevor Lawrence Will Play Thursday Night

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (toe), who is listed as questionable for the Thursday night game against the New York Jets, will play, according to a source. Lawrence has been dealing with a nagging toe injury since Week 13 but has battled through it and is playing the best football of his career, so his […]

Chase Young To Make Season Debut Against 49ers

Washington Commanders pass-rusher Chase Young (knee) is off the final injury report on Friday and is a full-go for the Week 16 game against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday, according to head coach Ron Rivera. Young will be make his season debut after rupturing his patellar tendon and tearing his ACL in 2021. Young […]

Nick Chubb Good To Go For Week 16

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (foot) is good to go for the Week 16 game against the New Orleans Saints on Saturday. Chubb missed the first two practice days of the week, but he was able to return to the field on Thursday, setting him up for his normal role as Cleveland's backfield leader […]

Trey Hendrickson Will Play Against Patriots

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor told reporters on Thursday that Pro Bowl pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson (wrist) is going to play in Week 16 against the New England Patriots on Christmas Eve this Saturday despite dealing with a broken wrist. The 28-year-old missed the Week 15 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers but is returning […]

Jalen Hurts Will Miss Week 16

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (shoulder) will miss the Week 16 game against the division-rival Dallas Cowboys on Saturday after he sprained his right shoulder in the Week 15 win over the Chicago Bears. The Eagles announced on Thursday that backup Gardner Minshew will make his first start of the year. If this was the […]

Dolphins Acknowledge Mike Gesicki's Lack Of Production

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said that he hasn't done a great job of getting tight end Mike Gesicki the football this year. Gesicki caught his only targets for a five-yard gain in the Week 15 loss to the Buffalo Bills and has a whopping one catch on five targets for five yards in […]

Mac Jones' Starting Job In Jeopardy?

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was non-committal when asked if quarterback Mac Jones would start the team's final three games of the regular season. Jones had the worst game of his young career in the Week 15 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, completing only 13 of his 31 pass attempts for 112 […]

Gardner Minshew Will Start Against Cowboys

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Gardner Minshew will start in Week 16 against the division-rival Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, according to head coach Nick Sirianni. The Eagles have yet to officially rule Jalen Hurts (shoulder) out for Christmas Eve, but it's probably only a matter of time after he sprained his right shoulder in the Week 15 […]

Jakobi Meyers, Tyquan Thornton Limited Wednesday

New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (shoulder) and Tyquan Thornton (knee) were both listed as limited at Wednesday's practice. Meyers was also limited on Tuesday, with Thornton popping up on the injury report for the first time this week. Meyers missed Week 14 with a concussion but cleared the protocol and was active last […]

Kenneth Walker III Misses Another Practice Wednesday

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (ankle) missed his second straight day of practice this week on Wednesday, putting his availability for Week 16 against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday in question. Walker will need to get back on the practice field on Thursday to have a shot at playing this weekend. The […]

Rhamondre Stevenson, Damien Harris Both Limited

New England Patriots running backs Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) and Damien Harris (thigh) were both limited in practice on Wednesday for the second straight day this week. Stevenson was questionable to play in Week 15 after injuring his ankle in Week 14, but he ended up playing and handling 19 carries for a season-high 172 yards […]

DeVante Parker Still Not Practicing

New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker (concussion) missed his second straight practice this week on Wednesday. Parker suffered a concussion in Week 14 and was inactive in the Week 15 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. The 29-year-old doesn't appear to be close to passing through the league's concussion protocol, making it more likely […]

Marquise Goodwin Limited On Wednesday

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (ankle, wrist) was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Goodwin was listed as a full participant on Tuesday, but it's very possible the Seahawks were just giving him a bit of a rest on Wednesday heading into a Week 16 game versus the Kansas City Chiefs. Tyler […]

Tyler Lockett, Noah Fant Not Practicing

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (hand) and tight end Noah Fant (knee) both missed practice for the second straight day this week on Wednesday. Lockett had surgery to fix a broken index finger on Monday and will not play this Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs, but there's a chance he could return in […]

Josh Allen Returns To Full Practice

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (elbow) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday. He said being limited on Tuesday was more about limiting his throws and to be smart with it in a walkthrough. Allen said he felt "really good" on Wednesday and that he's glad the training staff limited him on Tuesday, because […]

Joe McCarthy Agrees With Rangers

The Texas Rangers agreed to a minor-league deal with free-agent infielder/outfielder Joe McCarthy on Wednesday, according to a source. McCarthy spent last season playing for the Orix Buffaloes in Japan. His deal includes an invite to spring training in 2023. The 28-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder made his major-league debut with the San Francisco Giants in the […]

Mariners Sign Ryder Ryan To Minor-League Deal

The Seattle Mariners signed right-hander Ryder Ryan to a minor-league deal this week. Ryan has pitched in the minor leagues for the Texas Rangers the last two years. In 47 relief appearances for Triple-A Round Rock in 2022, he went 5-4 with a 3.64 ERA, a 1.38 WHIP, one save, 29 walks and 67 strikeouts […]

A's Add Jake Fishman On Minor-League Deal

The Oakland Athletics signed free-agent left-hander Jake Fishman to a minor-league deal that includes a non-roster invite to major-league spring training. The 27-year-old southpaw made his big-league debut with the Miami Marlins in 2022 and made seven relief appearances, allowing five earned runs on 13 hits while walking none and striking out six in 11 […]