Taysom Hill Activated From COVID-19 List

The New Orleans Saints activated quarterbacks Taysom Hill and Trevor Siemian and linebacker Demario Davis from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday. Rookie Ian Book was forced to make his first career NFL start on Monday night against the Miami Dolphins and predictably face-planted against a really good Dolphins defense. Hill's return as the starting QB […]

Hayden Hurst Goes On COVID-19 List

The Atlanta Falcons placed tight end Hayden Hurst, defensive end Jonathan Bullard, safety Jaylinn Hawkins and offensive tackle Willie Beavers on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday. It remains to be seen if Hurst or any of the others will be able to pass through the league's new COVID-19 protocols in time to play on Sunday […]

Joey Bosa Rejoins The Chargers

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa has come off the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday. Bosa was inactive for last week's surprising loss to the Houston Texans and was in line to miss another game under the league's old COVID-19 protocols because he is unvaccinated. However, with new league rules implemented this week, Bosa has […]

Jalen Guyton Back From The COVID-19 List

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Jalen Guyton was removed from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday and will be available to play in Week 17 against the division-rival Denver Broncos. Guyton was forced to sit out of the Week 16 upset loss to the Houston Texans. He has scored in each of his last three games […]

Harrison Butker Back From COVID-19 List

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, cornerback Rashad Fenton, safety Armani Watts and punter Tommy Townsend were all activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday, according to head coach Andy Reid. Butker, who ranks No. 14 in overall points in fantasy at his position, will return to the field this Sunday in a potentially high-scoring […]

Tyreek Hill Was Gassed In Return From COVID-19

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said that wide receiver Tyreek Hill was "exhausted out there" in last Sunday's win over the Pittsburgh Steelers after being activated from the COVID-19 list just one day prior. "He was just trying to do what he could to contribute," Mahomes said. Hill played a season-low 42% of the […]

Jared Goff Still Dealing With Knee Injury

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (knee) said that he's still dealing with a knee injury that he suffered at the end of the first half in the Week 15 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Goff was out in Week 16 due to COVID-19, but he's off the list and missed practice on Wednesday with his […]

Ezekiel Elliott Feeling Much Better

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (knee) said his injured knee is feeling much better and thinks he'll be close to 100 percent by the start of the playoffs. "I'm very encouraged about the direction it's going. I feel more explosive. I feel faster," Elliott said. Zeke has looked more spry on his bothersome knee […]

Rondale Moore Expected To Be A Game-Time Decision

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said that rookie wide receiver Rondale Moore (ankle) is likely to be a game-time decision for Week 17 against the Dallas Cowboys. Moore missed his first game of the season in last week's loss to the Indianapolis Colts, and he's truly up in the air to return this weekend. […]

James Conner Likely To Be A Game-Time Decision

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said that running back James Conner (heel) is likely to be a game-time decision for the second straight week this Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys. Conner wasn't seen at the portion of practice open to the media on Wednesday, which isn't a good start to the week after he […]

Brandin Cooks Officially Activated From COVID-19 List

The Houston Texans officially activated wide receiver Brandin Cooks, kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn, center Justin Britt, left guard Lane Taylor, defensive end Jonathan Greenard, defensive tackle Roy Lopez, defensive tackle Maliek Collins, defensive end Derek Rivers, defensive tackle Jaleel Johnson, defensive end Jordan Jenkins, linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill, linebacker Eric Wilson and defensive back A.J. Moore from […]

Kyle Seager Announces His Retirement

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager announced his retirement in a statement that was posted to Twitter by his wife on Wednesday. Seager is calling it quits after a career season in 2021 in which he posted 35 home runs and 101 RBI. In his 11 seasons in MLB, all with the Mariners, Seager recorded […]

Travis Kelce Expected To Return In Week 17

The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to get tight end Travis Kelce back from the Reserve/COVID-19 list this week, and he is expected to return to practice on Wednesday, according to a source. Kelce wasn't able to clear the COVID protocols in order to play in last week's win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, but he'll […]

Tim Patrick Headed To COVID-19 List

The Denver Broncos are expected to place wide receiver Tim Patrick and other players on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday, according to a source. While Patrick could be cleared to play in Week 17 against the Los Angeles Chargers with a negative test if he's vaccinated, there's a better chance that he won't play this […]

Justin Houston Activated From COVID-19 List

The Baltimore Ravens activated linebackers Justin Houston and Chris Board and safety Geno Stone from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday. Houston missed the team's Week 16 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, but he'll be back for an important Week 17 meeting against the Los Angeles Rams as the Ravens try to keep their playoff hopes […]

Eagles Activate Andre Dillard, Ryan Kerrigan

The Philadelphia Eagles are getting some notable names back on both sides of the ball from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday, as they activated offensive tackles Le'Raven Clark and Andre Dillard and defensive ends Tarron Jackson and Ryan Kerrigan. Dillard has missed the team's last two games, and he will return as the primary backup […]

Packers Activate Jaire Alexander From Injured Reserve

The Green Bay Packers are activating cornerback Jaire Alexander (shoulder) from Injured Reserve on Wednesday, according to head coach Matt LaFleur. Alexander has been practicing, but it remains to be seen if he'll actually play in Week 17 against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night. The 24-year-old shutdown cornerback has been out since Week 4 […]

Jets Get Robert Saleh Back From COVID-19 List

The New York Jets activated head coach Robert Saleh from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday, so he will be back on the sidelines to coach the team in Week 17 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Saleh spent seven days in quarantine after testing positive for the virus on Dec. 22. Interim coach Ron Middleton, usually […]

Jamison Crowder 50-50 To Play Sunday

New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder (calf), who will not practice on Wednesday, is 50-50 to play on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Rookie Elijah Moore (quadriceps), who is on Injured Reserve and the Reserve/COVID-19 list, is also 50-50 to play this weekend. With Corey Davis out for the year, the Jets are […]

Eagles Won't Put Miles Sanders On Injured Reserve

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni reiterated on Wednesday that the team won't put running back Miles Sanders (hand) on Injured Reserve this week. Sanders broke his hand in the Week 16 win over the New York Giants and has been ruled out for Week 17 against the Washington Football Team, but the Eagles refuse […]

Drew Lock Expected To Start For Teddy Bridgewater Again

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock is expected to start a second straight game in Week 17 against the Los Angeles Chargers with Teddy Bridgewater (head) still in the league's concussion protocol, according to a source. The Broncos are being smart with Bridgewater, especially since they are unlikely to make the playoffs after losing three of […]

Adam Thielen Undergoes Season-Ending Ankle Surgery

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (ankle) will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on his ankle, according to sources. Thielen returned in Week 16 after missing the previous two games with a high left ankle sprain, but he aggravated the injury in the loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The talented […]

D'Andre Swift Expected To Return This Week

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (shoulder) is expected back in Week 17 against the Seattle Seahawks, according to head coach Dan Campbell. Swift missed his fourth straight game last week, and he hasn't played since spraining his shoulder on Thanksgiving. While the 22-year-old has been Detroit's most productive running back both on the ground […]

Colts Get Two Offensive Guards Back

The Indianapolis Colts activated offensive guards Mark Glowinski and Quenton Nelson, defensive end Kemoko Turay, cornerback Rock Ya-Sin and tight end Farrod Green from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday. It's great news for both the Colts offensive line and their defense as they head into an important AFC matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders this […]

Carson Wentz Will Start If He Clears COVID-19 Protocols

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said that quarterback Carson Wentz will start on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders if he clears the COVID-19 protocols on his fifth day on Sunday. Wentz tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday and was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, but under the new league rules, he can come […]

Is Derrick Henry Coming Back This Year? When Is He Expected To Return?

It seems like almost a full season since we've seen Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry on the football field. The stud RB broke the fifth metatarsal in his foot on Nov. 2 and has been out since Week 8. The Titans offense just hasn't been the same without the All-Pro in their backfield. Fantasy […]

Eagles Sign Kerryon Johnson To Practice Squad

The Philadelphia Eagles signed running back Kerryon Johnson and offensive lineman Luke Juriga to their practice squad on Tuesday and released kicker Matt McCrane from the practice squad in a corresponding move. Johnson saw nine special teams snaps with the San Francisco 49ers in Week 3, but otherwise has been making the rounds as a […]

Pat Freiermuth Has A Chance To Play In Week 17

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that rookie tight end Pat Freiermuth (concussion) and offensive linemen Kevin Dotson (ankle), Kendrick Green and Trai Turner could all be back in Week 17 against the Cleveland Browns on Monday night. Freiermuth suffered a concussion in Week 15 and missed the Week 16 loss to the Kansas […]

Patriots Place Brian Hoyer On COVID-19 List

The New England Patriots placed veteran quarterback Brian Hoyer on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday. Hopefully rookie Mac Jones wasn't around Hoyer leading up to his positive test this week. Hoyer has played in parts of four games behind Jones this year, going 6-for-7 for 164 yards and one touchdown, but there's a good chance […]

Preston Williams Lands On COVID-19 List

The Miami Dolphins put wide receiver Preston Williams, defensive lineman Adam Butler, defensive tackle John Jenkins and safety Brandon Jones on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday. Rookie wideout Jaylen Waddle has been a target hot in Miami's offense this year, but Williams hasn't been able to take advantage of injuries to Will Fuller and DeVante […]