Pat Freiermuth Practices In Full Wednesday

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (concussion) was able to practice in full on Wednesday after he missed the Week 6 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It means that barring a setback, he should be able to gain clearance to return in Week 7 on Sunday Night Football against the Miami Dolphins. Freiermuth caught […]

Kenny Pickett Puts In Full Practice

As Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin promised, rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett (concussion) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday. Pickett remains in the league's concussion protocol, but he's been cleared to fully participate in practice, which is a great sign that he'll be cleared to start in Week 7 against the Miami Dolphins […]

Gerald Everett, Donald Parham Jr. Miss Practice

Los Angeles Chargers tight ends Gerald Everett (illness) and Donald Parham Jr. (concussion) were both listed as non-participants in practice on Wednesday. It's a worthwhile development for the Bolts, as receivers Keenan Allen (hamstring) and Joshua Palmer (concussion) could be in danger of missing the Week 7 game against the Seattle Seahawks. Everett and Parham […]

Keenan Allen Officially Limited Wednesday

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (hamstring) was officially listed as limited in practice on Wednesday. Allen put in three limited practices last week before sitting out again on Monday night in Week 6, and he hasn't played since the season opener. However, he's eyeing a return in Week 7 against the Seattle Seahawks, […]

No Practice For DJ Chark, Josh Reynolds

Detroit Lions wide receivers DJ Chark (ankle) and Josh Reynolds (knee) were not able to practice on Wednesday. Coming off the bye week, it's not a great sign for either player, but they still have two more days to get back on the practice field. Reynolds was seen running on the side with trainers. Chark […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Back At Practice Wednesday

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) returned to practice on Wednesday and wasn't limited at all. St. Brown suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 3 and missed Week 4 before returning to catch four of six targets for just 18 yards in Week 5. With the benefit of the bye last week, it […]

D'Andre Swift "Pushing Towards" Playing Against Cowboys

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (shoulder) said that he's "pushing towards" playing in Week 7 against the Dallas Cowboys. Swift returned to practice on Wednesday and was officially listed as limited, giving him a chance to play for the first time since Week 3. The 23-year-old has battled an ankle injury in addition to […]

Mark Andrews Misses Practice With Knee Injury

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (knee) did not practice on Wednesday due to a knee injury. Head coach John Harbaugh said that Andrews was getting a rest day on Wednesday, so it doesn't sound like his injury is all that serious. Still, it's something to keep an eye on for the rest of the […]

Tee Higgins Practicing On A Wednesday

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (ankle) is practicing for the first time on a Wednesday in a few weeks. It's a good sign that Higgins' ankle is feeling much better after he left the Week 5 Sunday night game early and never returned. Following the Week 6 win over the New Orleans Saints, Higgins […]

Jeremy Reed Won't Return As Angels Hitting Coach

Los Angeles Angels hitting coach Jeremy Reed will not return for the 2023 season. Reed established himself with veteran MVPs and also impacted young up-and-comers like Luis Rengifo, Taylor Ward and Jared Walsh. The status of other coaches, including assistant hitting coaches Paul Sorrento and John Mallee, is unclear. The 41-year-old Reed was the team's […]

Framber Valdez To Start Game 2 Of ALCS

Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez will start in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees on Thursday. In his only start so far this postseason in Game 2 of the AL Division Series against the Seattle Mariners on Oct. 13, he allowed two earned runs on four hits while […]

Aledmys Diaz Serving As The DH Against Yankees

Houston Astros infielder Aledmys Diaz is serving as the designated hitter and is batting seventh in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series on Wednesday against New York Yankees right-hander Jameson Taillon. This will be Diaz's first start so far in this postseason for Houston. In three games played, he's gone 1-for-7 with a […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Back At Shortstop In Game 1 Of ACLS

New York Yankees infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa is starting at shortstop and is hitting eighth for Game 1 of the American League Championship Series on Wednesday against the Houston Astros and right-hander Justin Verlander. Kiner-Falefa was on the bench for the final two games of the AL Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians in favor of […]

Wil Myers Takes A Seat For Game 2

After getting the team's only hit in the Game 1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Championship Series on Tuesday, first baseman Wil Myers is not in the starting lineup for Game 2 on Wednesday. It's only the second time in the 2022 postseason that Myers hasn't been in the starting lineup […]

Julio Jones Not Practicing To Begin The Week

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Julio Jones (knee) is not practicing on Wednesday during the portion open to the media. Jones has not played since Week 4, and the Buccaneers have already said they plan on taking the cautious approach with him to ensure that he's healthy later in the season. It means the 33-year-old […]

Logan Thomas Working On Side Field

Washington Commanders tight end Logan Thomas (calf) is working on a side field on Wednesday with a trainer. Thomas will either be listed as limited or as a non-participant in practice to begin the week. He has now missed the team's last two games and is no lock to return in Week 7 against the […]

Jahan Dotson Doing Individual Drills

Washington Commanders rookie wide receiver Jahan Dotson (hamstring) is doing individual drills during the media viewing portion of practice on Wednesday. Dotson has missed the last two weeks with a hamstring injury, and it remains to be seen if he'll be able to play this weekend against the Green Bay Packers. Even if he does, […]

Texans Plan To Continue Riding Dameon Pierce

Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith said that rookie running back Dameon Pierce "needs at least 20 carries" per game going forward. The Texans plan to continue giving Pierce a heavy workload coming out of their Week 6 bye. He will be spelled on third downs by veteran pass-catching back Rex Burkhead. Pierce has had […]

Kadarius Toney, Kenny Golladay Won't Practice Wednesday

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that wide receivers Kadarius Toney (hamstring) and Kenny Golladay (knee) will not practice on Wednesday. It's not a great start to the week for the two receivers heading into a Week 7 date with the Jacksonville Jaguars on the road. Toney continues to battle injuries and hasn't […]

DJ Chark Not Expected To Practice Wednesday

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said he doesn't see DJ Chark (ankle) practicing on Wednesday as the team comes out of their bye week. However, he did say that Chark was "a little bit better." Chark hasn't played since Week 3, and he's not off to a good start this week if he won't […]

D'Andre Swift Will Practice Wednesday

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (shoulder) will practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Dan Campbell. Swift has been banged up with shoulder and ankle issues and hasn't played since Week 3, but the plan was always for him to try and return after the Week 6 bye for a Week 7 matchup with […]

Cody Davis Having Season-Ending Surgery

New England Patriots core special-teamer Cody Davis (knee), who was placed on Injured Reserve on Tuesday and received endless praise from head coach Bill Belichick, will have season-ending surgery on his injured knee, according to a source. It's a big loss for the Patriots special teams for the rest of the year. The 33-year-old safety […]

Andrus Peat Considered Week-To-Week

New Orleans Saints offensive guard Andrus Peat (pectoral) suffered a strained pectoral muscle in the Week 6 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals and is considered week-to-week, according to a source. With the Saints playing this week on Thursday Night Football against the Arizona Cardinals, Peat will not be able to play in that game. The […]

Dolphins Optimistic Jaylen Waddle Will Play Sunday Night

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said he doesn't expect to see much from wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (shoulder) in practice on Wednesday, but McDaniel also said he's optimistic that Waddle will play on Sunday night in Week 7 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Waddle will likely be limited in Wednesday's practice session, but it's looking […]

Shane Bieber An Option To Pitch In Game 5

Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona said that starting pitcher Shane Bieber will pitch on Tuesday in Game 5 of the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees "if we empty our bullpen." If Bieber doesn't pitch on Tuesday and the Guardians advance to face the Houston Astros in the AL Championship Series, he […]

Gerrit Cole Could Be Available In Game 5

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole "could be in play" in Game 5 of the American League Division Series on Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians, according to skipper Aaron Boone. Cole extended the series to a deciding fifth game on Sunday in Cleveland when he allowed two earned runs on six hits while walking […]

Zack Wheeler Starting Game 1 Of NLCS

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler will start Game 1 of the National League Championship Series on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres. Wheeler likely would have pitched on short rest had the Phillies gone to a Game 5 in the NL Division Series against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday in Atlanta. He has looked very […]

Cardinals Sign Rodrigo Blankenship

The Arizona Cardinals signed former Indianapolis Colts kicker Rodrigo Blankenship to their practice squad on Tuesday. Blankenship made it just one week with the Colts this year before being cut after he had two kickoffs go out of bounds while also missing a field goal in the Week 1 tie with the Houston Texans. Meanwhile […]

Russell Wilson Undergoing MRI Exam

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (hamstring) is getting an MRI exam on Tuesday for a hamstring injury that could be "fairly significant." Head coach Nathaniel Hackett said that Wilson picked up the hamstring injury late in the Monday night loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Depending on the results of the MRI, Wilson could be […]

Broncos Defense Holds Chargers To 19 Points

The Denver Broncos defense is definitely the strength of this team, because the offense certainly isn't holding up their end of the deal through six weeks. While the Broncos D looked great once again in holding the Los Angeles Chargers to 19 points in a Monday night loss in overtime, they once again didn't do […]