Titans Sign Kevin Hogan To The Practice Squad

The Tennessee Titans signed free-agent quarterback Kevin Hogan to their practice squad on Tuesday, according to a source. Hogan was cut by the Houston Texans in August but will return to Tennessee after spending the 2021 season with them. The 30-year-old was active for just one game last year but didn't get on the field. […]

Texans Non-Committal On Two-QB System For Week 15

The Houston Texans effectively used a two-quarterback system with Davis Mills and Jeff Driskel on Sunday and almost pulled off the biggest upset of the year in Week 14 against the Dallas Cowboys. It was the first time the Texans played two QBs 30-plus snaps since they used Brian Hoyer and Ryan Mallet in tandem […]

MRI Confirms Torn ACL For Kyler Murray

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (knee) tore his left ACL in the Monday night loss to the New England Patriots, an MRI exam confirmed on Tuesday. Murray will now miss the final four games of the 2022 season and won't be ready for the start of next year. The 25-year-old's knee gave out while scrambling […]

Giants, Ross Stripling Agree On Two-Year Deal

The San Francisco Giants and free-agent right-hander Ross Stripling agreed on a two-year, $25 million deal on Tuesday that includes an opt-out clause after the first season, according to sources familiar with the deal. The 33-year-old was excellent for the Toronto Blue Jays last season, going 10-4 with a 3.01 ERA (3.11 FIP), a 1.02 […]

Mike White Says He's "Ready To Roll"

New York Jets quarterback Mike White (rib) was forced to leave the game twice in the Week 14 loss to the Buffalo Bills due to a pair of rough hits. He went to the hospital after the game for precautionary exams but was cleared to fly home with the team. White said he feels good, […]

Aaron Jones Returns To Practice Tuesday

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (shin), who didn't finish the Week 13 win over the Chicago Bears due to a shin injury, returned to practice on Tuesday. The Week 14 bye looks to have been a blessing for Jones as the team gets ready for a Monday night matchup versus the Los Angeles […]

Bears Expect Khalil Herbert To Return In Week 16

The Chicago Bears expect running back Khalil Herbert (hip) to return in Week 16 against the Buffalo Bills on Christmas Day. He'll be eligible to come off Injured Reserve following this weekend's game against the Philadelphia Eagles. "He's getting ready to go," head coach Matt Eberflus said. "He's been hitting his max speeds. His jumps […]

J.K. Dobbins Still Working His Way Back

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (knee) returned from Injured Reserve in last week's win over the Pittsburgh Steelers and had a season-high 15 carries for 120 yards and his second touchdown of the year after being sidelined for seven weeks. "It's still not me all the way yet," Dobbins said. "I'm going to continue […]

Kenny Pickett Dealing With Mild Concussion?

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett (head) entered the league's concussion protocol in Week 14 in the loss to the Baltimore Ravens and didn't return to the contest. "After the first series, he was evaluated and cleared," head coach Mike Tomlin said. Tomlin also said that Pickett was continually evaluated afterward, and after the next […]

Chase Claypool Still Learning The Playbook

Chicago Bears wide receiver Chase Claypool, who was acquired from the Pittsburgh Steelers for a second-rounder at this year's trade deadline, is still learning the team's playbook. The Bears made an effort to get Claypool on the field as soon as possible and devised special packages for him to focus on right away. He saw […]

Texans Waive Eno Benjamin Tuesday

The Houston Texans waived running back Eno Benjamin on Tuesday, according to a source. Benjamin saw his first action with the Texans in the Week 14 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, carrying the ball three times for one yards on just eight offensive snaps. Rookie standout Dameon Pierce (ankle) suffered a mild high-ankle sprain on […]

Dameon Pierce Could Miss 1-2 Games

Houston Texans rookie running back Dameon Pierce (ankle) suffered a relatively mild left high-ankle sprain in the Week 14 loss to the Dallas Cowboys that is likely to cost him at least one game, according to sources. A source characterized Pierce's status as fluid and predicted that the standout rookie could return within a range […]

Mike Zunino Heading To Cleveland

The Cleveland Guardians signed free-agent catcher Mike Zunino (shoulder) to a one-year, $6 million deal on Tuesday. Zunino played in only 36 games for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2022 and had thoracic outlet surgery in July. However, the 31-year-old backstop is expected to be ready for the start of the 2023 season, where he […]

Yankees Expected To Make Formal Offer To Carlos Rodon

The New York Yankees have opened talks with free-agent left-hander Carlos Rodon, and a formal offer is expected to be delivered on late Monday or on Tuesday. Rodon is believed to be seeking seven-plus years at $200 million-plus. The Yankees seem reluctant to go that length, but they are very serious and are hopeful about […]

Quinnen Williams Considered Day-To-Day

New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (calf) is considered day-to-day after getting injured in the Week 14 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. The Jets are going to give him a few days to see how he feels. Expect the 24-year-old to miss practice early in the week, but he still has a […]

Jamel Dean Viewed As Week-To-Week

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean (toe) suffered a big-toe injury in the Week 14 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, but a source said it's not considered to be a serious injury. Dean is viewed as week-to-week and is likely to miss a little time. The 26-year-old will likely be ruled out for Week […]

Dontae Johnson Out For The Season

San Francisco 49ers veteran defensive back Dontae Johnson (knee) suffered a season-ending torn ACL in the Week 14 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, according to a source. Johnson's injury occurred in the second half while on special teams. The 31-year-old was injured to begin the season and spent most of the year […]

Dameon Pierce's Week 15 Status Up In The Air

Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith said on Monday that he didn't have an update yet on rookie running back Dameon Pierce's left ankle injury or whether he can play in Week 15 against the Kansas City Chiefs. "It will take an awful lot for him not to play," Smith said. The Texans are hoping […]

Little Doubt That Kyler Murray Has A Torn ACL

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (knee) is expected to have an MRI exam on Tuesday, but there is "little doubt that it's torn," according to a source, referring to Murray's left ACL. Murray went down on a scary non-contact injury on the first offensive series of the game on Monday night against the New England […]

Falcons Release Damien Williams

The Atlanta Falcons released veteran running back Damien Williams (ribs) on Monday, according to a source. Williams is said to be "100 percent healthy and well-rested." Williams had been on Injured Reserve with the Falcons and hasn't played since the season opener. The 30-year-old is still hoping to play this year, but it remains to […]

Mike Boone Unlikely To Return This Year

Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett said that "it doesn't look good" for running back Mike Boone (ankle) to return this season after he was carted off in the Week 14 loss to the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday with an ankle injury. If Boone does indeed miss the final four games, Denver will […]

Daniel Bellinger Still Sore On Monday

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that rookie tight end Daniel Bellinger (ribs) was "pretty sore" on Monday after getting injured in the Week 14 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. It sounds like there is some concern about whether Bellinger will be able to play in Week 15 against the Washington Commanders. The […]

Desmond Ridder Officially Named The Starter

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith made it official on Monday that rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder will start moving forward, a decision that Smith called "performance-based." Marcus Mariota (knee) is also getting his knee checked out early in the week and is likely headed to Injured Reserve, which will end his season. It explains why […]

Hayden Hurst Remains Week-To-Week

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Hayden Hurst (calf) remains week-to-week, according to head coach Zac Taylor. Hurst injured his calf in Week 13 and did not play in the Week 14 win over the Cleveland Browns. The 29-year-old doesn't look particularly close to returning, so fantasy managers should once again have a backup plan at the […]

Matt Ryan To Remain The Starting Quarterback

Indianapolis Colts interim head coach Jeff Saturday said Monday that quarterback Matt Ryan will remain the starter coming off the bye week for a Week 15 date against the Minnesota Vikings. Saturday acknowledged that Ryan needs to play better, but the team's struggles in 2022 are not all on his shoulders. The 37-year-old veteran's 13 […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Won't Return Monday Night

Updating an ongoing story on Monday night, New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) will not return against the Arizona Cardinals due to his ankle injury. Stevenson injured his ankle in the first half but later returned, only to aggravate the injury before being ruled out for good in the third quarter. The 24-year-old […]

Kyler Murray Questionable To Return On Monday

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (knee) suffered a scary non-contact injury on the first possession of the Monday night game against the New England Patriots and had to be carted off the field. However, the Cardinals are saying he's questionable to return. He looked dejected with a towel over his head while being carted off. […]

Twins Land Christian Vazquez

The Minnesota Twins agreed to a three-year, $30 million deal with free-agent catcher Christian Vazquez on Monday. Vazquez began last season with the Boston Red Sox before being traded to the World Series-champion Houston Astros. The 32-year-old veteran backstop hit a combined .274/.315/.399 with nine home runs, 52 RBI, 41 runs scored and a stolen […]

Chris Bassitt Signs With The Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays signed free-agent starting pitcher Chris Bassitt to a three-year, $63 million deal on Monday, pending a physical. Bassitt comes over from the New York Mets after going 15-9 with a 3.42 ERA (3.66 FIP), a 1.14 WHIP, 167 strikeouts and 49 walks in 181 2/3 innings over 30 starts in his […]

A's Acquire Manny Pina, Esteury Ruiz On Monday

The Oakland Athletics acquired catcher Manny Pina and super-utilityman Esteury Ruiz on Monday as part of a three-way swap that included the Milwaukee Brewers and Atlanta Braves, according to a source. The A's also received pitchers Kyle Muller, Royber Salinas and Freddy Tarnok. Pina had wrist surgery in 2022 and only played in five games […]