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 […]

William Contreras Traded To The Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers acquired catcher William Contreras on Monday as part of a three-way trade that also involved the Atlanta Braves and Oakland Athletics, according to sources. The Brewers also acquired Joel Payamps and Justin Yeager in the three-way swap that sent Sean Murphy to the Braves and Manny Pina and Esteury Ruiz to the […]

Damien Harris Officially Inactive Monday

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (thigh) is officially inactive for the Monday night game against the Arizona Cardinals. Harris will miss his second straight game after being listed as doubtful on Saturday's final injury report for Week 14. Rhamondre Stevenson has become New England's unquestioned lead back, even with Harris healthy, and he […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. Listed As Day-To-Day

Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (hip) is listed as day-to-day, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. The coach said that Wilson's test results "are more positive than the worst-case scenario it could have been. We have avoided the worst-case scenarios for sure." It doesn't mean that Wilson won't miss any time after he […]

Kenneth Walker III Limited, DeeJay Dallas Doesn't Practice

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Kenneth Walker III (ankle) was listed as a limited practice participant on Monday's estimated report, while DeeJay Dallas (ankle) drew a DNP. Walker is dealing with a right calf strain and was held out of the Week 14 loss to the Carolina Panthers. But his limited practice listing should give […]

Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey Limited Monday

San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback Brock Purdy (oblique, rib) and running back Christian McCaffrey (knee) were both listed as limited on the team's estimated practice report on Monday. Purdy is considered day-to-day after getting banged up in the Week 14 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His status could be in doubt heading into Thursday's […]

Tyreek Hill Should Be Good For Week 15

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said that wide receiver Tyreek Hill's (ankle) injury seems to be more bumps and bruises that he can work through. It sounds as though Hill will be good to go for Week 15 against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday. The 28-year-old All-Pro wideout played just 67 percent of the […]

Cowboys Sign T.Y. Hilton

The Dallas Cowboys secured some veteran receiver help by signing long-time Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton on Monday, according to his agents. Hilton was on a visit with the Cowboys on Monday and should provide help down the stretch of the regular season and in the postseason. Hilton hasn't played all season after catching […]

Russell Wilson In The Concussion Protocol

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (head) is officially in the concussion protocol on Monday, and the Broncos will follow all of the league's protocols, according to head coach Nathaniel Hackett. "His safety is by far the No. 1 most important thing," Hackett said. Wilson was injured late in the Week 14 loss to the Kansas […]

DJ Moore Day-To-Day With Knee Sprain

Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Moore (knee) is being considered "day-to-day" with a sprained knee, according to a source. Moore's knee injury that he suffered in the Week 14 win over the Seattle Seahawks is considered "nothing significant." The 25-year-old whiffed on all three of his targets on Sunday before getting injured and not returning, […]

Deebo Samuel Dealing With Sprained Knee And Ankle

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (ankle, knee) suffered a sprained MCL and a sprained ankle in a scary looking injury that he suffered in the Week 14 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. The good news is that Samuel is expected to return during the regular season. In addition, Samuel was […]

A's Send Sean Murphy To The Braves

The Atlanta Braves acquired catcher Sean Murphy from the Oakland Athletics on Monday as part of a three-way trade that also involves the Milwaukee Brewers, according to sources. One of the players heading to Milwaukee is catcher William Contreras. The A's are receiving backstop Manny Pina from the Brewers. Murphy was more known for his […]