Allen Lazard Not Expected To Play Sunday Night

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (shoulder) does not expect to play on Sunday night against the Buffalo Bills. "Probably not," Lazard said. He heard a "snap, crackle, pop" in his shoulder in the third quarter of the Week 7 loss to the Washington Commanders, but he isn't worried about being sidelined long-term. Lazard […]

George Springer Has Surgery On Elbow

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (elbow) had surgery to remove a bone spur from his elbow this week, and the team expects him to be fully recovered by spring training next year. Springer suffered a concussion and a sprained shoulder in the team's final postseason game in the Wild-Card Series against the Seattle Mariners […]

Chase Young Will Return To Practice Next Week

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera told reporters on Thursday that defensive end Chase Young (knee) will be designated to return from Injured Reserve and will return to practice next week. It will open his 21-day window for the team to officially activate him from Injured Reserve so that he can make his 2022 debut. […]

Denzel Ward Could Miss Third Straight Game

Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (head) remains in the league's concussion protocol and is in danger of missing his third straight game in the Week 8 meeting against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Browns struggling defense can ill-afford to be without Ward against a Bengals offense that is really starting to hit their stride after a […]

Trey Hendrickson Misses Practice Thursday

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (neck) was unable to practice on Thursday after suffering a neck stinger in the Week 7 win over the Atlanta Falcons. He still has two more days to get back on the practice field, but if Hendrickson wasn't able to play in Week 8, Joseph Ossai should see more […]

Chuba Hubbard Sidelined A Second Straight Day

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (ankle) missed practice for the second day in a row on Thursday. He's dealing with a minor sprained ankle that he suffered in the Week 7 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second half. After the game, the Panthers coaching staff said that Hubbard probably could have […]

Aaron Rodgers Sticking To Same Routine

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (thumb) returned to practice on Thursday after missing Wednesday's session. He has his injured right thumb taped, and it's the same routine he's followed in recent weeks after initially injuring his thumb three weeks ago. The 38-year-old shouldn't be in any danger of missing the Sunday night showdown on […]

Allen Lazard Misses Another Practice

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant in Thursday's practice for the second straight day. Lazard hurt his left shoulder in the Week 7 loss to the Washington Commanders and was seen in a sling after the game. There's a pretty good chance that the 26-year-old won't be available […]

Jahan Dotson Expected To Miss Week 8

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said that he's not expecting rookie wide receiver Jahan Dotson (hamstring) to be available in Week 8 against the Indianapolis Colts. "He's still tight," Rivera said. Dotson has been out since Week 4 but was nearing a return last week when he aggravated his hamstring injury. The 22-year-old will […]

Jets To Ride With Hot Hand In Backfield

New York Jets offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur said that the team plans to ride the hot hand in the backfield after acquiring running back James Robinson in a trade from the Jacksonville Jaguars this week. "Whoever's got the hot hand, you gotta roll with," LaFleur said. The move was made after rookie Breece Hall (knee) […]

Ja'Marr Chase "Probably" Won't Practice Thursday

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (hip) is "sore" and that he "probably" won't practice on Thursday. The Bengals plan to manage him through the week ahead of the Monday night clash against the Cleveland Browns on Halloween. It's merely soreness that Chase is dealing with, so he's fully […]

Justin Verlander To Start Game 1 Of World Series

Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander will start Game 1 of the World Series on Friday at home against the Philadelphia Phillies. Verlander has been Houston's ace all year, so this was fully expected. The 39-year-old allowed six earned runs on 10 hits in just four innings in his first start this postseason against the Seattle […]

Chiefs Trade For Kadarius Toney

The Kansas City Chiefs acquired wide receiver Kadarius Toney (hamstrings) from the New York Giants on Thursday in exchange for a conditional third-round pick and a sixth-rounder in 2023, according to a source. Toney, the Giants' first-round pick in 2021, was an absolute bust with the team, playing in a total of 12 games through […]

Jahan Dotson Missing On Thursday

Washington Commanders rookie wide receiver Jahan Dotson (hamstring) is missing practice again on Thursday. Dotson has been sidelined since Week 4 and was getting close to returning last week before suffering a setback with his hamstring in practice. It's possible the latest setback will keep him out for another few weeks, so fantasy managers shouldn't […]

Mark Andrews, Rashod Bateman Hopeful Of Playing Thursday

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (knee) and wide receiver Rashod Bateman (foot) are both hopeful that they will be able to play on Thursday Night Football against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to sources. Both players are listed as questionable, and Andrews didn't practice at all on the short week. Fantasy managers will want […]

David Njoku Says He's Feeling Better

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (ankle) said his high-ankle sprain is feeling better every day and said, "we'll see," when asked about whether he'll play in Week 8 against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night. Njoku was diagnosed with a left high-ankle sprain on Monday and is expected to miss anywhere from two to […]

Nico Collins Missing Practice Thursday

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (groin) is missing practice for the second straight day on Thursday. The good news is that head coach Lovie Smith said Collins' injury isn't season-ending, but there's a good chance he won't play in Week 8 against the Tennessee Titans unless he gets back out on the practice field […]

Russell Wilson Intends To Play Against Jaguars

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (hamstring), who was listed as being a limited participant in practice on Thursday for the second straight day, said he intends to play in Week 8 against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday morning. Wilson was held out of the Week 7 loss to the New York Jets due to a […]

Ezekiel Elliott Misses Practice Again

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (knee) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday due to his right knee injury, which is being described as an MCL sprain. Elliott is rehabbing off to the side and is unlikely to play in Week 8 against the Chicago Bears. With the team's bye coming next […]

David Stearns Stepping Down In Milwaukee

Milwaukee Brewers president of baseball operations David Stearns is stepping down and will remain in an advisory role to owner Mark Attanasio and baseball operations, the Brewers announced on Thursday. Matt Arnold will now move into the lead role to oversee all baseball operations in Milwaukee. Arnold has been the team's senior vice president and […]

Kamu Grugier-Hill Granted His Release

Houston Texans veteran linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill asked for and was granted his release on Wednesday. Grugier-Hill has recorded 40 tackles (30 solo) in six games with the Texans this year and leaves the organization ranking first (20) and second (18) in franchise history in tackles in a single game. The 28-year-old former sixth-round pick of […]

Bradley Chubb Receiving Trade Interest

Multiple teams are calling about Denver Broncos Pro Bowl pass-rusher Bradley Chubb, according to sources. The Broncos will need significant compensation to trade him away, but Chubb and his agent would also need to maintain control. If a team trades for him, they'll only do so knowing that Chubb will agree to a long-term contract […]

J.C. Jackson Undergoes Surgery On His Knee

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson (knee) had surgery on Wednesday to fix his torn patellar tendon. A typical recovery for this type of injury usually takes around eight nine months, so he will miss the rest of the 2022 season. Jackson, who signed a five-year, $82.5 million deal in free agency, suffered the season-ending […]

Chase Young Won't Return To Practice This Week

Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young (knee) hasn't suffered any setbacks, but the team is being cautious with him and won't start his 21-day window to be activated from Injured Reserve this week, according to a team source. If all goes well with Young's next doctor's visit, he will likely return to practices next week. […]

Tre'Davious White Won't Play In Week 8

Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White (knee) will not play in Week 8 against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night, according to head coach Sean McDermott. White was designated to return from the Physically Unable to Perform list before Week 6 and has been practicing, but the Bills aren't ready to have him make his […]

Eagles Acquire Robert Quinn From Bears

The Philadelphia Eagles acquired defensive end Robert Quinn from the Chicago Bears on Wednesday in exchange for a fourth-round pick in 2023, according to a source. Quinn had only one sack in seven games for the Bears this year, but the 32-year-old put up 18.5 sacks in 2021 and will bring plenty of pass-rushing experience […]

Calvin Austin III Won't Play In 2022

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver Calvin Austin III (foot) will remain on Injured Reserve for the rest of the year after the 21-day window to activate him expired. Austin was placed on Injured Reserve at the start of the year after he suffered a foot injury in training camp. He returned to practice on Oct. […]

T.J. Watt Designated To Return From Injured Reserve

The Pittsburgh Steelers designated linebacker T.J. Watt (pectoral) to return from Injured Reserve on Wednesday, opening up a 21-day window for the team to officially activate him. Watt returned to practice on Wednesday for the first time since being put on IR on Sept. 15 after suffering a pectoral injury against the Cincinnati Bengals in […]

Brandon Jones Done For The Season

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel confirmed on Wednesday that safety Brandon Jones (knee) suffered a season-ending torn ACL in the Week 7 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. It's a significant blow for a young versatile playmaker who was having a strong season in his third year in the league. The 24-year-old was entering Week […]

Rams Designate Kyren Williams To Return From IR

The Los Angeles Rams designated rookie running back Kyren Williams (ankle) to return from Injured Reserve on Wednesday. The Rams now have 21 days to officially activate Williams from IR after he suffered a high-ankle sprain in the season opener on his first NFL snap. Fantasy managers should stash the 22-year-old fifth-rounder right now if […]