Harrison Butker Out For Week 16

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, who tested positive for COVID-19 earlier in the week, is out on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers because he's unvaccinated, according to a source. Elliott Fry is expected to serve as the Chiefs kicker this weekend with Butker unavailable. Butker ranks as the No. 12 kicker in fantasy heading […]

Sam Darnold Cleared For Contact

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said that quarterback Sam Darnold (shoulder) has been cleared for contact and "will play at some point." Despite Darnold's progress, Rhule stated that Cam Newton will start in Week 16 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and will "have a major role." Darnold is likely to be activated from Injured […]

No Injury Designation For Julio Jones

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) doesn't carry an injury designation on the final report for Thursday's game against the San Francisco 49ers, so he will play in Week 16. Jones was a DNP on Monday and Tuesday, but he returned to a full practice on Wednesday. The 32-year-old has missed more time this […]

Kareem Hunt Not Expected To Play On Christmas Day

Regardless of the league's COVID-19 protocols, Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski doesn't expect running back Kareem Hunt (ankle) to play on Christmas Day against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday in Week 16. Hunt had a combined nine carries for 25 yards and caught two passes for 13 yards in Weeks 12 and 14 […]

Teddy Bridgewater Will Not Play In Week 16

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio said that quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (concussion) will not play on Sunday against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Bridgewater left the field on a stretcher and a cart last Sunday and stayed overnight in a hospital before being diagnosed with a concussion. It sounds as though Bridgewater could […]

D'Andre Swift Returns To Practice

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (shoulder) returned to practice on Wednesday for the first time since spraining his shoulder on Thanksgiving Day. Head coach Dan Campbell said Swift's status for Week 16 against the Atlanta Falcons remains up in the air, but it's a positive sign that Swift is being tested in practice this […]

Joe Mixon Feeling Good, Will Practice Wednesday

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (ankle) will practice on Wednesday, and head coach Zac Taylor said he thinks Mixon is "feeling pretty good." Mixon tweaked his ankle in the Week 15 win over the Denver Broncos, but it looks like he avoided a serious injury and should be able to play in Week 16 […]

Antonio Brown's Ankle Is Fine

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said that wide receiver Antonio Brown's ankle is "fine," and he's looking like he did before his injury. Brown wasn't seen at the portion of practice open to the media on Wednesday, but he's back from his three-game suspension and looks ready to return in Week 16 against […]

Panthers Sign Lirim Hajrullahu

The Carolina Panthers signed kicker Lirim Hajrullahu off the Washington Football Team's practice squad on Wednesday. Hajrullahu will take over the kicking duties in Carolina after the team placed starter Zane Gonzalez (quadriceps) on Injured Reserve. Gonzalez strained his quad while warming up before the Week 15 game against the Buffalo Bills and will now […]

Zach Banner, Marcus Allen Land On COVID-19 List

The Pittsburgh Steelers placed offensive tackle Zach Banner and linebacker Marcus Allen on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday. It's unclear if either player actually tested positive for the virus, but if they did and are vaccinated, they can return to play on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs if they are asymptomatic and return a […]

Kevin Stefanski Returns To The Browns

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski has cleared the league's COVID-19 protocols and has returned to the team on Wednesday. The Browns were without Stefanski in Monday's loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, but they will have him back for a Week 16 showdown against the Green Bay Packers on Christmas Day on Saturday. Cleveland […]

Elijah Moore Moves To COVID-19 List

New York Jets rookie wide receiver Elijah Moore, who is already on Injured Reserve with a quadriceps injury, was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday, along with 14 other Jets players/coaches. Receivers Jeff Smith and Vyncint Smith were among the Jets on the list, including head coach Robert Saleh. Moore was placed on IR […]

Austin Hooper Back From COVID-19 List

The Cleveland Browns activated tight end Austin Hooper and linebacker Jacob Phillips from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday and placed cornerback Greg Newsome on the COVID list. Hooper missed Monday's loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, but he'll be active on Christmas Day to face the Green Bay Packers in Week 16. The 27-year-old caught […]

Rondale Moore Given A DNP Tag To Begin The Week

Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Rondale Moore (ankle) was given a DNP tag for Tuesday's estimated practice report. Moore suffered an ankle injury in the Week 15 upset loss to the Detroit Lions and underwent an MRI exam on Monday. The 21-year-old's practice status is worth keeping an eye on the rest of the week […]

Zach Ertz Limited On Estimated Practice Report

Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz (hamstring) was listed as limited on Tuesday's estimated practice report. Ertz was dealing with the same hamstring injury last week, but he ultimately played in the Week 15 loss to the Detroit Lions and caught six passes for 74 yards on a season-high 11 targets with DeAndre Hopkins (knee) […]

James Conner Listed As DNP Tuesday

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (heel) was listed as a DNP on the team's estimated Tuesday practice report. Conner was questionable for Week 15 with an ankle injury, but he ultimately suited up and had 10 touches for 70 scrimmage yards and no touchdown in the first game sharing the backfield again with Chase […]

Equanimeous St. Brown Making Progress

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown (concussion) was listed as a limited practice participant on Tuesday. Malik Taylor (shoulder) was given a DNP tag. St. Brown missed the Week 15 win over the Baltimore Ravens after suffering a concussion in Week 14, but he looks to be making progress in the concussion protocol […]

Aaron Rodgers Listed As A DNP Tuesday

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (toe) was listed as a DNP at Tuesday's practice. Rodgers hasn't been practicing the first two days of the week while managing a fractured pinkie toe, so this shouldn't come as a big surprise. Last week, he didn't practice at all before being active on Sunday and going 23-for-31 […]

Aaron Jones Continues To Manage Knee Injury

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (knee) was limited in practice on Tuesday. Jones has been on the injury report since he injured his MCL in Week 10, and he has been sharing more backfield work with A.J. Dillon since his return. Jones was able to out-touch Dillon in the Week 15 win over […]

Harrison Bryant Limited Tuesday

Cleveland Browns tight end Harrison Bryant (ankle) was listed as a limited practice participant on Tuesday. Bryant returned in the Week 15 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday for the first time since Week 12 and caught both of his targets for 11 yards and his first touchdown of the season. He should […]

Lavonte David To Miss Time With A Foot Sprain

Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebacker Lavonte David (foot) is dealing with a foot sprain, according to a source. It's possible that David could be back in time for the Week 18 season finale against the Carolina Panthers, but his recovery could take up to four weeks. The 31-year-old Pro Bowler will be a big loss […]

Antonio Gibson Returns To The Game Tuesday

Updating a previous report, Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (toe) has returned to the Tuesday night game against the Philadelphia Eagles after leaving temporarily in the first half. Before he left the game, Gibson had seven carries for 20 yards and a touchdown and also caught both of his targets for 25 yards. […]

Jaire Alexander, David Bakhtiari Not Expected To Play This Week

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said on Tuesday that he wouldn't anticipate cornerback Jaire Alexander (shoulder) or left tackle David Bakhtiari (knee) playing on Christmas Day this Saturday against the Cleveland Browns in Week 16. Alexander, one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL, has been out since Week 4, while Bakhtiari has […]

Antonio Gibson Questionable To Return Tuesday

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (toe) was injured in the Tuesday night game against the Philadelphia Eagles and is questionable to return to the game. The good news for his fantasy managers is that Gibson was able to carry the ball seven times for 20 yards and a touchdown before leaving the field […]

Mike Boone Comes Off COVID-19 List

The Denver Broncos activated running back Mike Boone from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday and placed fullback/tight end Andrew Beck (elbow) on Injured Reserve and waived running back Damarea Crockett in corresponding moves. Boone was put on the COVID list on Dec. 10 and missed the team's last two games. The former Minnesota Vikings running […]

Trey Sermon Designated To Return From Injured Reserve

The San Francisco 49ers opened the 21-day practice window for rookie running back Trey Sermon (ankle) to return from Injured Reserve on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, the team waived linebacker Tyrell Adams. There's a chance that the Niners will activate the 22-year-old and have him active on Thursday night against the Tennessee Titans, although […]

A.J. Brown Takes Part In Walkthrough Tuesday

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (chest) took part in the team's walkthrough practice on Tuesday, and the team will try and him some "speed" during the week, according to head coach Mike Vrabel. A determination on his status for Thursday night against the San Francisco 49ers might not come until the day of the […]

D'Onta Foreman Practices In Full Tuesday

Tennessee Titans running back D'Onta Foreman (ankle) put in a full practice on Tuesday after he was listed as limited on Monday's estimated practice report. Unless Foreman has a setback in practice on Wednesday, he should be fine to play on Thursday night against the San Francisco 49ers, where he'll serve as the team's lead […]

Julio Jones Likely To Be A Game-Time Decision

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel said that wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) is likely to be a game-time decision on Thursday night against the San Francisco 49ers. Jones was listed as a DNP on Monday and missed practice again on Tuesday after aggravating his hamstring in the Week 14 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. […]

Leonard Fournette Likely To Go On Injured Reserve

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are "likely" to place running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) on Injured Reserve with a hamstring injury that left him on crutches following the Sunday night loss to the New Orleans Saints, according to a league source. Going on IR would mean that Fournette wouldn't be eligible to return until the start […]