William Contreras Back Behind the Plate for Brew Crew

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (forearm) is back behind the plate on Friday to catch right-hander Quinn Priester and will hit cleanup in the series opener against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Andre Pallante at American Family Field. Contreras was hit by a pitch on his forearm on Tuesday against the Texas Rangers […]

Chris Godwin Back to a DNP on Friday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (ankle) was listed as a non-participant in Friday's practice after he was limited in Thursday's session. Godwin practiced with the team on Thursday for the first time this year after suffering an ugly ankle dislocation in Week 7 in 2024. While the 29-year-old is making progress, Friday's DNP […]

Brock Purdy Officially Ruled Out Against Saints

The San Francisco 49ers have officially ruled out quarterback Brock Purdy (toe) for Week 2 action against the New Orleans Saints, according to NBC Sports' Matt Maiocco. Purdy is dealing with turf toe despite playing the entirety of the Week 1 win over the Seattle Seahawks last weekend. Not only will the 25-year-old miss this […]

Jauan Jennings Given Questionable Tag for Week 2

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (shoulder) is officially listed as questionable to play in Week 2 on Sunday against the hosting New Orleans Saints, according to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports. Jennnings injured his shoulder in the Week 1 win over the Seattle Seahawks and did not return before missing the first two […]

Brock Bowers Missing Another Practice on Friday

For the second straight day on Friday, Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (knee) is not practicing with the team, according to Silver and Black Sports Network's Jesse Merrick. Bowers was forced to exit the team's Week 1 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday with a knee injury. Although the 22-year-old second-year […]

Jake Moody Joining the Bears

Former San Francisco 49ers kicker Jake Moody is signing with the Chicago Bears practice squad on Friday, a source told Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. After struggling in the Week 1 win over the Seattle Seahawks last Sunday, the Niners cut Moody earlier this week. Moody is going to need to kick better to have […]

Brewers Reshuffling Their Rotation, Brandon Woodruff Lined Up for Wednesday

Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that the Brewers are reshuffling their starting rotation and will push right-hander Brandon Woodruff back to next Wednesday in a fine matchup for fantasy purposes against the Los Angeles Angels. Woodruff was originally on track to make his next start on Saturday against the division-rival St. Louis […]

Phillies Putting Jose Alvarado on Injured List With Forearm Strain

The Philadelphia Phillies are placing left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado (forearm) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Sept. 11) on Friday with a left-forearm strain and are adding right-hander Walker Buehler to the active roster in a corresponding move, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Alvarado has only appeared in 28 games out of […]

Romy Gonzalez Out Again on Friday

Boston Red Sox infielder Romy Gonzalez (knee) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the division-rival New York Yankees at Fenway Park. David Hamilton will make another start at the keystone and will hit seventh against Yankees right-hander Luis Gil. Gonzalez is dealing with a sore left knee and also missed the […]

Zach McKinstry Back in Action on Friday

Detroit Tigers infielder Zach McKinstry (back) is starting at the hot corner and is batting eighth for the first-place Tigers in Friday night's game on the road against the hosting Miami Marlins and right-hander Sergio Alcantara. McKinstry will return to the fold on Friday evening after sitting out the last three games with a back […]

Gabriel Arias Returns to Guardians Lineup

Cleveland Guardians infielder Gabriel Arias (wrist) is back at shortstop and is hitting sixth in Friday's contest against the division-rival Chicago White Sox and left-hander Martin Perez at Progressive Field. Arias is returning to action after he missed the last three games with inflammation in his right wrist. Now that he's back, Brayan Rocchio will […]

Michael Soroka's Next Outing to Come With Cubs

Right-hander Michael Soroka's (shoulder) next outing will come with the Chicago Cubs, according to Andy Martinez of Watch Marquee Sports. The Cubs are ready to activate Soroka from the 15-day injured list after he threw 38 pitches over 2 1/3 innings with Triple-A Iowa on his minor-league rehab assignment on Thursday. Since Soroka isn't stretched […]

Seiya Suzuki Out Sick on Friday

Updating a previous report, Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (illness) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays at Wrigley Field due to an illness. Willi Castro made the start in right field and is hitting eighth against Rays right-hander Shane Baz. Suzuki started in each of […]

Daniel Palencia Plays Catch on Friday

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said that right-handed reliever Daniel Palencia (shoulder) played catch at Wrigley Field on Friday, according to Andy Martinez of Watch Marquee Sports. It's a notable step for Palencia, as it's the first time the closer has thrown a ball since he suffered a strained right shoulder on Sunday. Currently on […]

Kyle Tucker "Unlikely" to Return When Eligible on Tuesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker (calf) is hitting and throwing, but he will not begin running until after the weekend and is "unlikely" to come off the 10-day injured list when he's eligible on Tuesday, according to manager Craig Counsell. Tucker is making progress from a left-calf strain, but he won't return early next week […]

Ketel Marte Expected to Return on Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (foot) is scheduled to be in the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the Minnesota Twins, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports. The Diamondbacks will see how Marte is feeling when he comes in before the game. Marte is hitting .171 (6-for-35) in a small sample size […]

Quinshon Judkins Questionable to Make NFL Debut in Week 2

Cleveland Browns rookie second-round running back Quinshon Judkins is officially listed as questionable to make his NFL debut in Week 2 versus the division-rival Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, according to Tony Grossi. The Browns think Judkins is in good shape, but the 21-year-old practiced with the team on Thursday for the first time since mandatory […]

Sauce Gardner Expected to Play Against Bills

New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (groin) was limited in practice again on Friday, but head coach Aaron Glenn expects him to play in Week 2 against the division-rival Buffalo Bills on Sunday, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. It's good news for the Jets' defense this weekend, but it doesn't mean we wouldn't […]

Christian Kirk Appears Headed for Another Absence

Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk (hamstring) is missing his second straight day of practice on Friday, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Sports. Kirk missed the Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Rams last Sunday and looks primed to miss his second straight game to begin the 2025 season in Monday night's […]

DaRon Bland Won't Play Against Giants

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said that cornerback DaRon Bland (foot) will be inactive for the Week 2 divisional clash against the New York Giants on Sunday, according to Jon Machota of The Athletic. Bland is dealing with a foot sprain and could also be forced to miss Week 3 against the Chicago Bears. […]

Dallas Goedert Trending Toward Missing Week 2

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (knee) missed a third straight day of practice on Friday, according to Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports. Goedert suffered a knee sprain in the season-opening win over the Dallas Cowboys last Thursday and now looks like he'll miss the Super Bowl rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week […]

Isaiah Likely Making Progress, But Won't Play in Week 2

Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely (foot) was in uniform and doing a workout in front of the training and medical staff on Friday, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. Likely has "upped his activity level" and is getting closer, but he won't play in Week 2 against the division-rival Cleveland Browns. It sounds […]

Rashod Bateman Not at Practice on Friday

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (undisclosed) was not present for the start of Friday's practice, according to ESPN's Jamison Hensley. It's unknown what Bateman is dealing with, but it's a new absence this week, which is concerning. We'll have a better idea of Bateman's availability for a Week 3 divisional clash against the Cleveland […]

Jaylen Wright Unlikely to Play in Week 2

Miami Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright (knee) is unlikely to play in Week 2 on Sunday against the division-rival New England Patriots, but head coach Mike McDaniel is not 100 percent certain, according to Travis Winfield of MiamiDolphins.com. Wright missed the Week 1 loss to the Indianapolis Colts last Sunday but was able to return […]

Darren Waller Won't Play Against Patriots

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said that tight end Darren Waller (hip) will be out in Week 2 against the division-rival New England Patriots. Waller has not practiced this week and will miss his second straight game in 2025 after coming out of retirement to join the Dolphins. The 32-year-old was ramping up all […]

Jaylen Waddle Will Play in Week 2

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (shoulder) will suit up for a Week 2 divisional matchup against the New England Patriots on Sunday despite being on the injury report this week, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. Waddle suffered a minor shoulder injury in the Week 1 blowout loss to the Indianapolis Colts and put […]

Ty Chandler Lands on Injured List With Knee Injury

The Minnesota Vikings announced on Thursday that they placed running back Ty Chandler (knee) on Injured Reserve, which means he will be forced to sit out beyond the team's Week 6 bye. Chandler was active for the Week 1 win over the Chicago Bears on Monday night but only played on special teams as a […]

Hunter Renfrow Puts in Another Limited Practice

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (ribs) is on the Week 2 injury report and has had two limited practices on Wednesday and Thursday. If Renfrow is unable to upgrade to a full practice on Friday, he could be considered questionable for Week 2 against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. In his Panthers debut in […]

Josh Reynolds Added to Week 2 Injury Report

New York Jets wide receiver Josh Reynolds (hamstring) popped up on the Week 2 injury report on Thursday and was listed as a non-participant in practice. Mid-week injuries are typically not a good sign, especially if a player doesn't practice at all a day after being a full-go. Reynolds has a shot to return to […]

Micah Parsons Active on Thursday Night Against Commanders

Green Bay Packers All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons (back) is officially active for Thursday night against the Washington Commanders to kick off Week 2 after he was listed as questionable on Wednesday's final injury report. Parsons was also questionable for Week 1 before making his Packers debut last Sunday at Lambeau Field in the convincing win […]