Drew Rucinski Agrees With The A's

The Oakland Athletics and free-agent right-hander Drew Rucinski agreed to a deal on Tuesday, according to a source. The New York Post's Jon Heyman later reported the deal is worth $3 million guaranteed on a one-year deal that includes a team option for $5 million in 2024. Rucinski will turn 34 years old on Dec. […]

Texans To Continue Using Both Davis Mills, Jeff Driskel

The Houston Texans plan to continue using both quarterbacks Davis Mills and Jeff Driskel in Week 16 against the Tennessee Titans on Christmas Eve on Saturday. Offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton said the two-QB system was initially an "experiment," but now it's a part of the offense to "create conflict" and to disrupt the opposing defense. […]

Titans Sign Joshua Dobbs For QB Depth

With Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill's (ankle) status in doubt for the Week 16 game against the Houston Texans this Saturday, the team signed quarterback Joshua Dobbs off the Detroit Lions' practice squad, according to his agent Mike McCartney. According to reports, Tannehill is facing an uphill battle to play on Christmas Eve, which would […]

Devin Duvernay Facing Two-Month Recovery Timetable

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Devin Duvernay (foot) suffered a broken bone in his foot during practice on Tuesday and was placed on season-ending Injured Reserve, according to a source. Duvernay faces a recovery timetable of about two months and should make a full recovery for the 2023 season. The 25-year-old speedster had a career-high 407 […]

Nico Collins Still Out, Brandin Cooks Practicing

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (foot) missed his second straight day of practice this week on Wednesday, while Brandin Cooks (calf) is practicing for the second straight day. Cooks was listed as limited on Tuesday's practice estimation. If Collins is unable to practice on Thursday, he'll likely miss his third straight game on Christmas […]

Julio Jones Returns To Practice

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Julio Jones (knee) is back at practice on Wednesday after he missed the Week 15 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals due to a knee injury. It remains to be seen at what capacity Jones is practicing on Wednesday, but he'll likely be listed as a limited participant on the injury […]

Russell Wilson Expected To Play In Week 16

Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett said in his Week 15 post-game press conference that quarterback Russell Wilson (concussion) would be returning to play in Week 16 against the Los Angeles Rams on Christmas Day this Sunday. Wilson suffered a concussion in Week 14 and was held out in the Week 15 win over the […]

Colts Benching Matt Ryan For Nick Foles

The Indianapolis Colts are benching quarterback Matt Ryan in favor of Nick Foles for the Week 16 game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night, according to a source. After blowing a historic 33-point lead in the loss to the Minnesota Vikings last Saturday, interim head coach Jeff Saturday has seen enough of the […]

Ryan Tannehill Facing An Uphill Battle To Play

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill's (ankle) status for the Week 16 game against the Houston Texans on Saturday is in doubt after he re-injured his right ankle in the Week 15 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Tannehill was carted off the field on Sunday but returned and gutted it out to finish the game. […]

Brian Allen To Miss Rest Of The Season

Los Angeles Rams center Brian Allen (calf) will miss the rest of the season with a calf strain that he suffered early in the Monday night loss to the Green Bay Packers, according to head coach Sean McVay. The Rams offensive line has been the most banged up O-line in the league this year, and […]

Saints Put Cesar Ruiz On Injured Reserve

The New Orleans Saints placed center/guard Cesar Ruiz (foot) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. Ruiz will miss the final three regular season games. The Saints are still in contention to win the ugly NFC South division, but even if they did, Ruiz would also be ineligible to return for the first playoff game. Ruiz has […]

Corey Davis Returns To Full Practice

New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis (concussion) was listed as a full practice participant at Tuesday's walkthrough. Meanwhile, receivers Denzel Mims (concussion) and Jeff Smith (knee) were listed as DNPs for the second straight day. Davis suffered a concussion in Week 14 and missed the Week 15 loss to the Detroit Lions. The 27-year-old […]

Chase Claypool Limited, Equanimeous St. Brown Out

Chicago Bears wide receiver Chase Claypool (knee) was listed as a limited participant on the team's estimated practice report for Tuesday's walkthrough. Meanwhile, Equanimeous St. Brown (concussion) took a DNP and N'Keal Harry (back) returned to a full practice. Harry and Claypool were inactive in the Week 15 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles and St. […]

Kenneth Walker III Unable To Practice Tuesday

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Kenneth Walker III (ankle) did not take part in Tuesday's practice, according to head coach Pete Carroll. Walker missed Week 14 with his ankle injury but was able to return in last Thursday night's loss to the San Francisco 49ers, when he contributed 12 carries for 47 yards and caught […]

Chris Olave Misses Practice Tuesday

New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Chris Olave (hamstring) was unable to practice on Tuesday. The No. 11 overall pick in this year's draft played only 49 percent of the offensive snaps in the Week 15 win over the Atlanta Falcons and caught three of his four targets for 53 yards. He's mostly been healthy […]

Jalen Hurts Listed As DNP On Tuesday

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (shoulder) was listed as a DNP on Tuesday's estimated practice report. Backup Gardner Minshew was also a DNP due to a personal issue. Hurts sprained his right shoulder in the Week 15 win over the Chicago Bears and is up in the air to face the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday […]

Josh Allen Limited With Elbow Injury

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (elbow) is on the initial Week 16 injury report and was listed as a limited participant in practice on Tuesday with a right-elbow injury. Allen has been dealing with an elbow injury since after the Week 9 game, but he hasn't missed any games. The injury is worth watching heading […]

Carlos Correa's Physical Shows Some Concern

The San Francisco Giants postponed a Tuesday press conference to introduce shortstop Carlos Correa after a medical concern arose during the All-Star's physical, according to two people with direct knowledge of the situation. The Giants haven't publicly announced any details regarding Correa's 13-year, $350 million deal. The two sides agreed on Dec. 13, subject to […]

Cubs Sign Sergio Alcantara To Minor-League Deal

The Chicago Cubs signed free-agent infielder Sergio Alcantara to a minor-league deal on Tuesday. Alcantara spent his third major-league season in 2022 with the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres, slashing a combined .220/.261/.356 with a .617 OPS, six home runs, 29 RBI, 26 runs scored and one stolen base in just 224 plate appearances […]

Royals Still Interested In Zack Greinke

The Kansas City Royals remain interested in rotation help and re-signing Zack Greinke. The Royals added right-hander Jordan Lyles to a two-year, $17 million deal on Tuesday, but apparently they are not done adding to their rotation this offseason. Unlike Lyles, Greinke has actually been pretty good in his career, winning a Cy Young award […]

Cubs A Possibility For Trey Mancini

The Chicago Cubs are among the possibilities for free-agent outfielder/designated hitter Trey Mancini. The Cubs would be a nice spot for the Notre Dame alumni, but other teams are interested in him as well. Mancini became a free agent when the Houston Astros declined their $10 million mutual option for the 2023 season. The 30-year-old […]

Mets Showing Interest In Liam Hendriks

The New York Mets are among the teams showing interest in Chicago White Sox All-Star closer Liam Hendriks, according to a source. If the Mets were able to land Hendriks, they'd have the best back end of a bullpen in baseball with Hendriks and Edwin Diaz. Hendriks has posted a 2.66 ERA, 75 saves, a […]

Jordan Lyles Agrees To Two-Year Deal With Royals

The Kansas City Royals and free-agent right-hander Jordan Lyles agreed to a two-year, $17 million deal on Tuesday. Lyles makes a lot of sense for a rebuilding team looking to eat up rotation innings. The 32-year-old had a 4.42 ERA (4.40 FIP), a 1.38 WHIP and an 18.6 percent strikeout rate while going 12-11 in […]

AJ Dillon Clears Concussion Protocol

Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon (head) has cleared the concussion protocol on Tuesday, according to head coach Matt LaFleur. Dillon left the Monday night game against the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth quarter to be checked for a concussion and never returned, but he's already cleared the league's protocols and should be […]

Javon Kinlaw Designated To Return From Injured Reserve

The San Francisco 49ers designated first-round defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw (knee) to return from Injured Reserve on Tuesday, opening his 21-day practice window and for the team to officially activate him from Injured Reserve. If Kinlaw looks good at practice this week, he'll have a shot to make his return in a Week 16 matchup […]

Jack Sanborn Going On Injured Reserve

The Chicago Bears will place rookie linebacker Jack Sanborn (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday, which will end his 2022 season. Sanborn became a full-time starter in his first NFL season in Week 9 for the Bears after they traded All-Pro Roquan Smith away, and Sanborn will finish the year with a very respectable 64 […]

Lamar Jackson, J.K. Dobbins Absent Tuesday

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (knee) and running back J.K. Dobbins (undisclosed) were not seen at the portion of practice open to the media on Tuesday. For Jackson, it's the seventh straight missed practice after he sprained his left knee in Week 13. It was reported last weekend that Baltimore was hoping that the 25-year-old […]

Diontae Johnson Battling Turf Toe

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (toe) is dealing with turf toe, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. However, Tomlin said he doesn't expect Johnson's injury to extend into the latter part of the week for the team's Christmas Eve game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday night. Johnson played last week's win over […]

Good Chance That Mecole Hardman Plays In Week 16

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said there's a good chance that wide receiver Mecole Hardman (abdomen) will be activated from Injured Reserve in time to play in Week 16 against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday. If Hardman returns this weekend, it will be the first time that the Chiefs receiving corps has been […]

Nick Chubb Misses Practice Tuesday

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (foot) did not participate in practice on Tuesday due to a foot injury. It's not what fantasy managers want to hear in the middle of the fantasy postseason. He a season-high 70 percent of the offensive snaps in the Week 15 win over the Baltimore Ravens and had 20-plus […]