Jalen Hurts Not Being Ruled Out For Week 16

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (shoulder) does have a chance to play in Week 16 against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, so head coach Nick Sirianni said on Tuesday that he will get both Hurts and backup Gardner Minshew ready this week. "There's a chance he could play this week. He's one of the toughest […]

Vikings Sign Josh Rosen To The Practice Squad

The Minnesota Vikings signed free-agent quarterback Josh Rosen to their practice squad on Tuesday. Rosen was a first-round pick by the Arizona Cardinals back in 2018, but he hasn't lived up to expectations and lasted only one season before being shipped to the Miami Dolphins in 2019. He has also spent time with the Tampa […]

Matthew Stafford Not Planning To Retire

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (neck, spine) said he doesn't plan on retiring after the 2022 season. Stafford's season is over after being diagnosed with a spinal-cord contusion, but he won't need surgery and is hoping to be ready to play next season. The 34-year-old signed a four-year contract extension with the Rams in […]

Eagles Want To Use Miles Sanders More

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni admitted that he didn't use running back Miles Sanders enough in the Week 15 win over the Chicago Bears. He began Sunday just 15 yards behind Saquon Barkley for the NFC rushing lead, but Sanders didn't get his first touch until well into the second quarter, the first time […]

Khalil Herbert Designated To Return From Injured Reserve

The Chicago Bears designated running back Khalil Herbert (hip) to return from Injured Reserve on Tuesday, opening his 21-day window to be officially activated from Injured Reserve. Herbert will return to practice on Tuesday and is fully expected to be activated to the active roster in time to play in Saturday's Week 16 game against […]

Kenny Pickett In Line To Start In Week 16

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett (head) had cleared the league's concussion protocol and is in line to start in Week 16 against the Las Vegas Raiders on Christmas Eve on Saturday. Pickett missed the Week 15 win over the Carolina Panthers after suffering his second concussion of the year the previous week. But apparently […]

Mike White Ruled Out, Zach Wilson To Start Thursday

The New York Jets officially ruled quarterback Mike White (ribs) out for Thursday night's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars to kick off Week 16 action. As a result, Zach Wilson will make his second straight start with the team's playoff hopes firmly on the line. In his first start since Week 11, Wilson went 18-for-35 […]

Dallas Goedert Activated From Injured Reserve

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (shoulder) has been activated from Injured Reserve and to the 53-man roster on Tuesday, according to the team. Goedert will play in Week 16 against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday for the first time since he injured his shoulder in Week 10. The 27-year-old was close to play in […]

Jonathan Taylor Going On Injured Reserve

The Indianapolis Colts are placing running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday with a high-ankle sprain, according to a league source. He'll miss the final three games of the regular season. In a corresponding move, the Colts promoted running back Jordan Wilkins from the practice squad to the active roster. As the […]

AJ Dillon Being Evaluated For A Concussion Monday

Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon (head) headed to the locker room in the fourth quarter of the Monday night game against the Los Angeles Rams and is being evaluated for a concussion. At this point in the game, it's highly unlikely that Dillon will return to this contest. The good news for his […]

Mychal Givens Returns To Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal with free-agent relief pitcher Mychal Givens on Monday, pending a physical, according to sources familiar with the deal. Givens began his major-league career in Baltimore, playing for them from 2015 to 2020. While he probably won't be the Orioles closer in 2023, Givens should have […]

J.C. Jackson Arrested Monday

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson was booked at the Bristol County Jail and House of Correction in Massachusetts on Monday in relation to a non-violent family issue, according to a spokesperson. The sheriff's department didn't provide additional information on the matter. The 27-year-old defensive back was put on season-ending Injured Reserve after he suffered […]

Leighton Vander Esch Won't Play Against Eagles

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy has ruled linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (shoulder) out for the Week 16 meeting with the division-rival Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday due to a stinger that he suffered in Sunday's overtime loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 15. The Cowboys have already clinched a postseason berth, so they could […]

Cam Robinson Out For The Season

Jacksonville Jaguars left tackle Cam Robinson (knee) suffered a torn meniscus in the team's Week 15 overtime win over the Dallas Cowboys and will miss the rest of the season, according to head coach Doug Pederson. It's a massive blow to a Jaguars offense that is trending up behind second-year quarterback Trevor Lawrence with the […]

Broncos "Definitely Hoping" Courtland Sutton Plays In Week 16

Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett said the team is "definitely hoping" that wide receiver Courtland Sutton (hamstring) returns to play in Week 16 against the Los Angeles Rams on Christmas Day this Sunday. Sutton has missed the last two games after tweaking his hamstring in Week 13. Despite the two missed contests, he's still […]

Khalil Herbert Expected To Return In Week 16

Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert (hip) is expected to return to practice this week and be activated from Injured Reserve in order to play in Week 16 against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday. "He is cleared, ready to go," head coach Matt Eberflus said Monday. "Like we said last week, he's got all his […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. Considered Day-To-Day

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said that running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (hip) was close to playing in the Week 15 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Saturday, and the team considers him day-to-day. Wilson injured his hip in Week 14 and was inactive for the first time this year on Saturday. With the […]

Zach Wilson Likely To Make Another Start

On a short week and with New York Jets quarterback Mike White (ribs) still needing to clear a lot of medical hurdles in order to suit up in Week 16, it's looking likely that Zach Wilson will make his second straight start on Thursday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars. White is reportedly dealing with three […]

Sam Darnold To Start Against Lions

Carolina Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks on Monday confirmed that quarterback Sam Darnold will make another start in Week 16 against the Detroit Lions on Saturday for his fourth start of the year. In the Week 15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Darnold went 14-for-23 for a season-high 225 yards and a touchdown. The […]

Calais Campbell A Long Shot To Play In Week 16

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell (knee) is considered a long shot to play in Week 16 against the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday after he was forced from the Week 15 game early against the Cleveland Browns due to injury. Pro Bowl cornerback Marcus Peters (calf) suffered a mild calf strain in the same game […]

No Updates On Lamar Jackson's Status

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh essentially said he's not going to give any updates on quarterback Lamar Jackson's (knee) status leading up to the Week 16 game against the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday. "I think I'm going to climb behind the barricade of it's probably not the time to put a lot of information […]

Tests Come Back Negative On Austin Ekeler

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (shoulder) had tests done on his shoulder on Monday, according to head coach Brandon Staley, but they came back negative. Ekeler was forced to the blue medical tent on the sidelines early in the Week 15 win over the Tennessee Titans, but he later returned to lead the […]

Jalen Hurts Could Miss Next Two Games With Sprained Shoulder

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback and MVP candidate Jalen Hurts (shoulder) could miss the team's next two games due to a sprained right shoulder that he suffered in the Week 15 win over the Chicago Bears, according to NFL sources. It's also possible that he doesn't play in the final three regular season games and for another […]

Clayton Kershaw To Pitch In World Baseball Classic

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw said he was "all in" to pitch for Team USA in next year's World Baseball Classic. The three-time National League Cy Young winner and former MVP was 12-3 with a 2.28 ERA last season and was selected to his ninth All-Star game. Kershaw recently re-signed a one-year deal with […]

Max Schrock Agrees To Minor-League Deal With Padres

The San Diego Padres and outfielder Max Schrock agreed to a minor-league deal on Monday that includes an invite to major-league spring training, according to a source. The 28-year-old outfielder is a career .299 hitter in the minor leagues and can play pretty much everywhere on the diamond. He made his major-league debut in the […]

Leighton Vander Esch Receives Some Good News

While Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (shoulder) may miss some time after getting injured in the Week 15 overtime loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, he actually received some good news. His MRI revealed a right shoulder stinger and not a neck injury, according to a source. Vander Esch had a neck issue […]

Sam Hubbard Expected To Miss A Few Weeks

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard (calf) is expected to miss a few weeks because of the left calf injury he suffered in the Week 15 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, according to a source. The hope is that he can make it back for the postseason. Hubbard is a key pass-rusher […]

Marcus Peters Likely To Miss Some Time

Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl cornerback Marcus Peters (calf) suffered a mild calf strain in Saturday's loss to the Cleveland Browns and will likely miss some time, according to a source. The good news is that Peters' absence is expected to be a short one, so there's a chance he could return in the final three […]

Packers Releasing Sammy Watkins Monday

The Green Bay Packers are releasing wide receiver Sammy Watkins on Monday, according to sources. Watkins will go on waivers and will surely attract some interest around the league. With rookie Romeo Doubs (ankle) returning from an extended absence on Monday night against the Los Angeles Rams, Watkins became the odd man out in the […]

Caleb Huntley Could Be Dealing With Serious Injury

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith said that running back Caleb Huntley's ankle injury didn't look good in the Week 15 loss to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Huntley is going for an MRI exam on Monday to determine the severity of the injury. With only three regular season games left, there's a good […]