Justin Verlander's Astros Deal Not Official

Right-hander Justin Verlander's $50 million, two-year deal with the Houston Astros never was announced and presumably is not official. That means that Verlander and the Astros have to wait to finalize their new deal until a new Collective Bargaining Agreement is done. The league is officially in a lockout as of Thursday, meaning that no […]

Sterling Shepard Has An Outside Chance To Play

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (quadriceps) is doing light work at practice on Thursday and has an outside chance to play in Week 13 against the Miami Dolphins. Shepard was listed as not practicing on Wednesday, so this represents some progress. But it's also not a ringing endorsement to consider him in fantasy […]

Kadarius Toney Seems Doubtful To Play

New York Giants rookie wide receiver Kadarius Toney (oblique, quadriceps) was working on a side field again on Thursday with a trainer and seems doubtful to play in Week 13 against the Miami Dolphins. It's Toney's second straight day of missed practice after he was inactive in the Week 12 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. […]

James Robinson Misses Practice Thursday

Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson (heel, knee) did not practice on Thursday after he was limited on Wednesday. It's unclear yet if the Jaguars were just resting Robinson on Thursday or if he actually had a setback with heel and knee injuries that he's been managing in recent weeks. Regardless, fantasy managers should be […]

Robert Spillane Lands On COVID-19 List

The Pittsburgh Steelers placed linebacker Robert Spillane on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday. Spillane has played in 10 games for the Steelers this year, with just one start. He's recorded 17 tackles (one for a loss). Offensive lineman Joe Haeg and linebacker T.J. Watt were placed on the COVID-19 list earlier this week. The 25-year-old […]

Calvin Anderson Heading To Injured Reserve

The Denver Broncos are expected to place offensive tackle Calvin Anderson (ankle, knee) on Injured Reserve on Thursday. Anderson is expected to recover in three to five weeks and will not need surgery. As long as Anderson doesn't have any setbacks along the way, the Broncos could get him back late in the season as […]

Phillip Lindsay Not Seen At Practice Thursday

Miami Dolphins running back Phillip Lindsay (ankle) was not seen at practice on Thursday at the portion open to the media. Lindsay was a limited practice participant on Wednesday, so this would represent a downgrade if he in fact is listed as missing Thursday's session. Friday will be big for the former Houston Texan and […]

J.D. McKissic Misses Another Practice

Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic (concussion) is in the league's concussion protocol and didn't practice for a second straight day on Thursday. McKissic scored the team's only two touchdowns (one rushing, one receiving) in the Monday night win over the Seattle Seahawks, but he suffered a head/neck injury late in the game and […]

Carlos Correa Comfortable Waiting Through Lockout

Free-agent shortstop Carlos Correa has received plenty of interest and many offers on the open market as the top free agent available, but he is comfortable waiting through the coming lockout for the right offer. The usual big-spending teams have not spent big yet, and if the tax threshold rises with a new Collective Bargaining […]

Kris Bryant's Market Is Percolating

The New York Mets, Los Angeles Angels and San Diego Padres are among many teams that are interested in signing star free-agent Kris Bryant. The Seattle Mariners, Philadelphia Phillies, Colorado Rockies and Houston Astros, among others, have also checked in. Bryant's biggest draw is his versatility, with his ability to play third base, first base […]

MLB Owners Vote Unanimously For A Lockout

Major League Baseball owners have voted unanimously to institute a lockout, beginning at an unspecified time on Thursday. The Collective Bargaining Agreement is set to expire at 11:59 pm ET on Wednesday. The MLB Players Association hasn't moved away from its original proposal in May, which seeks a major overhaul of the sport's economic system, […]

Padres Sign Right-Hander Nick Martinez

The San Diego Padres agreed to a four-year, $20 million deal with right-hander Nick Martinez on Wednesday evening, according to sources familiar with the deal. The 31-year-old former Texas Ranger was excellent in Japan this past season for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, posting a 1.62 ERA. His contract with the Friars will include opt-outs after […]

Kyle Dugger Placed On COVID-19 List

The New England Patriots placed safety Kyle Dugger on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday after he tested positive for the virus. Dugger, if vaccinated, will need to be asymptomatic and return two negatives tests in order to be able to play on Monday night against the Buffalo Bills. Dugger has emerged as a top-10 fantasy […]

Teddy Bridgewater Practices In Full Wednesday

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (leg) was able to practice in full on Wednesday after he was injured in the Week 12 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Bridgewater was injured early in the first half and missed the entire second quarter before returning in the second half. The Broncos led the entire game, so […]

Travis Homer On Track To Return In Week 13

Seattle Seahawks running back Travis Homer (calf) was listed as a full practice participant on Wednesday after he missed the Monday night loss to the Washington Football Team. Rashaad Penny (hamstring) is also on track to return after being limited in practice. It means that Seattle's full stable of mediocre running backs, including Alex Collins […]

Alex Collins, Rashaad Penny Limited Wednesday

Seattle Seahawks running backs Alex Collins (abdomen) and Rashaad Penny (hamstring) were both limited participants in practice on Wednesday. Collins has seen the vast majority of the backfield touches with Chris Carson (neck) out for the season, although it helped that both Penny and Travis Homer were inactive in the Monday night loss to the […]

DK Metcalf Limited In Practice Wednesday

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (foot) was listed as a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. Metcalf has been bothered by a foot injury this year, but it hasn't kept him from playing in games on Sundays. The 23-year-old should be fine to play this Sunday against the division-rival San Francisco 49ers. In three […]

Dre Greenlaw A Long Shot To Play In Week 13

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw (groin), who suffered a groin injury in the Week 12 win over the Minnesota Vikings, is a long shot to play in Week 13 versus the division-rival Seattle Seahawks, according to a source. Greenlaw didn't practice on Wednesday and will be monitored throughout the week. It's a tough break […]

JaMycal Hasty Returns To Practice

San Francisco 49ers running back JaMycal Hasty (ankle) returned to a limited practice on Wednesday. Hasty hasn't played since Week 9, but it looks as though he's knocking off the cobwebs and could potentially return for a Week 13 date with the division-rival Seattle Seahawks this Sunday. It would be good timing, too, since rookie […]

No Practice For Trey Sermon Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Trey Sermon (ankle) was listed as a non-participant in practice on Wednesday. Sermon suffered a sprained ankle in the Week 12 win over the Minnesota Vikings and is a candidate to land on the short-term Injured Reserve this week. He's unlikely to practice or play in Week 13 against […]

Deebo Samuel Doesn't Practice Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (groin) did not take part in Wednesday's practice session. Samuel strained his groin in the Week 12 win over the Minnesota Vikings and is expected to miss one to weeks, so it won't be a surprise if he misses practice all week. The 25-year-old's injury is big for […]

Ray-Ray McCloud Activated From COVID-19 List

The Pittsburgh Steelers activated wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday. McCloud was initially placed on the COVID-19 list on Nov. 23. He has 19 catches for 141 yards (7.4 yards per catch) on the season and has been the team's main kick returner. McCloud has 21 kickoff returns for 503 yards […]

Pat Freiermuth Puts In Full Practice Wednesday

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (concussion) was able to put in a full practice on Wednesday to begin the week. Although he hasn't officially cleared the league's concussion protocol just yet, he has to be getting close. The 23-year-old should be able to play in Week 13 against the Baltimore Ravens, barring a setback […]

Chase Claypool Still Managing Toe Injury

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (toe) was limited in Wednesday's practice session. Claypool missed the Week 10 game with his toe injury, but he was all good last week before returning to the injury report this week. The 23-year-old hasn't been limited in games the last two weeks, though, so the Steelers are likely […]

Devin Duvernay Misses Wednesday's Practice

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Devin Duvernay (thigh) wasn't able to suit up for practice on Wednesday. Fellow wideout Miles Boykin (finger) was listed as limited. Duvernay can be electric with the ball in his hands, but he's had more of an impact in 2021 on special teams as a kick returner than he's had on […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Limited In Wednesday's Practice

Los Angeles Rams wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr. (hip) and Ben Skowronek (back) were both limited in practice on Wednesday. Beckham suffered a hip pointer in the Week 12 loss to the Green Bay Packers, but he should be able to play through the pain in a great Week 13 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. […]

Darrell Henderson Jr. Misses Practice

Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson Jr. (thigh) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's practice report. Henderson suffered a thigh/quadriceps issue in the Week 12 loss to the Green Bay Packers and is questionable to play in Week 13 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, which led many to take a flier on backup Sony […]

DeSean Jackson On The Week 13 Injury Report

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DeSean Jackson (calf) was limited in Wednesday's practice. Jackson played 48% of the offensive snaps, his most in his third game with the team, in the Thanksgiving overtime win over the Dallas Cowboys last Thursday and had three catches for 102 yards and his second touchdown of the season on […]

Logan Thomas, Ricky Seals-Jones Limited Wednesday

Washington Football Team tight ends Logan Thomas (hamstring) and Ricky Seals-Jones (hip) were both limited in practice on Wednesday. Thomas returned from Injured Reserve in the Monday night win over the Seattle Seahawks to catch three of his six targets for 31 yards while playing a surprising 79% of the offensive snaps in his first […]

Curtis Samuel Puts In A Limited Practice

Washington Football Team wide receiver Curtis Samuel (groin) was able to practice on a limited basis on Wednesday. Samuel played in just his third game of the season in the Monday night win over the Seattle Seahawks, and first since Week 5, catching his only target for nine yards and carrying the ball once for […]