Jonathan Taylor The Fastest Ball-Carrier In 2021

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor has not only surpassed Derrick Henry as the No. 1 fantasy running back in 2021, but he has the two fastest speeds (Henry is third on the list) in terms of mph as a ball-carrier through 10 weeks. The fastest two speeds of any ball-carrier (rusher, passer or receiver) […]

Jonnu Smith Limited Again Tuesday

New England Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith (shoulder) was listed as limited in practice for the second straight day on Tuesday. Smith suffered a shoulder injury in Week 9 and missed the Week 10 blowout win over the Cleveland Browns, but it looks like he might have a chance to return on Thursday night against […]

Red Sox Showing Interest In Javier Baez

The Boston Red Sox are among many teams showing interest in free-agent middle infielder Javier Baez after he finished strong with the New York Mets in 2021. Xander Bogaerts is entrenched as Boston's starting shortstop, but his defense has been a weak spot. Bogaerts also has the option of opting out of his contract after […]

49ers Waive Dre Kirkpatrick Tuesday

The San Francisco 49ers waived cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, the team could open linebacker Dre Greenlaw's (groin) 21-day practice window to return from Injured Reserve. After signing with San Francisco on Sept. 14 and playing in six games (one start), Kirkpatrick managed six tackles. The 32-year-old miss the dominant win […]

Bud Dupree Considered Day-To-Day

Tennessee Titans pass-rusher Bud Dupree (abdomen) is considered day-to-day but is still undergoing testing to determine the severity of the injury that he suffered in the Week 10 win over the New Orleans Saints. There's a chance that Dupree misses some time, but there's no firm timetable for him right now. The outside linebacker played […]

Packers Work Out Kerryon Johnson

The Green Bay Packers worked out former Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson on Tuesday. The Packers are in need of some running back depth with Aaron Jones (knee) expected to miss one to two weeks after suffering an MCL sprain in the Week 10 win over the Seattle Seahawks. Johnson was active for one […]

Richard Sherman To Miss A Few Weeks With Calf Strain

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Richard Sherman's (calf) MRI exam showed a Grade 2 calf strain that he suffered in pre-game warmups before the Week 10 loss to the Washington Football Team, and he will miss a few weeks, according to a source. The 33-year-old defensive back has managed to play in just three games for […]

Greg Zuerlein Expected To Return In Week 11

The Dallas Cowboys expect kicker Greg Zuerlein to return from the Reserve/COVID-19 list and play in Week 11 against the Kansas City Chiefs. However, they will keep Lirim Hajrullahu around after he made all five of his extra points in the Week 10 win over the Atlanta Falcons while filling in for Zuerlein last Sunday. […]

Cordarrelle Patterson Limited Tuesday

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) was listed as a limited participant in Tuesday's practice. Patterson was also listed as limited on Monday's estimated practice report, and fantasy managers should consider him questionable to play on Thursday night against the New England Patriots to kick off Week 11. Along with Patterson, tight end Hayden […]

Joey Bosa Placed On COVID-19 List

The Los Angeles Chargers placed defensive end Joey Bosa and defensive tackle Jerry Tillery on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday. It's unclear if either player is vaccinated, but if they are, they will need to be asymptomatic and return two negative tests within a within a 24-hour span in order to be cleared to play […]

Ravens Release Le'Veon Bell

The Baltimore Ravens released running back Le'Veon Bell on Tuesday, according to a source. In five games played with Baltimore, Bell was used sparingly in Baltimore's committee backfield, carrying the ball 31 times for 83 yards (2.7 yards per carry) and two touchdowns. He added one catch on three targets for minus-one yard. The 29-year-old […]

Ben Roethlisberger Has A Chance To Play Against Chargers

If Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is cleared from the Reserve/COVID-19 list before the team travels to Los Angeles to take on the Chargers and if he is physically fit enough to play, he will start in Week 11 on Sunday. Head coach Mike Tomlin said the game plan wouldn't change from Roethlisberger to backup […]

Minkah Fitzpatrick Unlikely To Play In Week 11

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick is unlikely to be available for the Week 11 game against the Los Angeles Chargers after testing positive for COVID-19, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. And with cornerback Joe Haden (foot) questionable to play this weekend as well, Pittsburgh's secondary could be vulnerable against Justin Herbert and the Bolts. […]

Justin Verlander A Fit For The Angels?

The Los Angeles Angels are interested in big arms on short-term deals, which could make free-agent starting pitcher Justin Verlander a fit for them. Verlander is expected to turn down the Houston Astros' one-year, $18.4 million qualifying offer by Wednesday's deadline. The Halos just signed oft-injured, hard-throwing righty Noah Syndergaard to a one-year, $21 million […]

Rangers Considering Starling Marte

The Texas Rangers, who are seeking offensive upgrades this offseason, are considering free-agent outfielder Starling Marte. After a fine season in 2021, Marte has already been receiving interest from the Philadelphia Phillies, Houston Astros, New York Mets, New York Yankees and Miami Marlins, among other teams. The 33-year-old may be the top outfielder available on […]

Tua Tagovailoa Showing Growth?

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa ranks in the bottom seven in completion percentage, passing yards per game, passing yards per attempt, touchdown-to-interception ratio and passer rating among 25 QBs with 10-plus starts since Week 8 of last season. However, he has shown more playmaking ability in 2021 and ranks 17th in QBR, ahead of Russell […]

Jose Berrios Signs Seven-Year Extension With Toronto

The Toronto Blue Jays are signing right-handed starter Jose Berrios to a seven-year, $131 million contract extension on Tuesday, pending a physical, according to a source. According to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, Berrios has an opt-out clause after Year 5 and 7 of the extension, and the deal has escalators that can take it up […]

Angels Agree With Noah Syndergaard

The Los Angeles Angels and right-hander Noah Syndergaard agreed to a one-year, $21 million deal on Tuesday, pending a physical, according to sources. The Angels make one of the biggest splashes in free agency with a high-upside power arm and give up a second-round pick to the New York Mets after they extended Thor a […]

Troy Hill Has Cervical Neck Sprain

Cleveland Browns cornerback Troy Hill (neck) was released from a Boston-area hospital on Sunday night and was diagnosed with a cervical neck sprain after being taken off the field on a stretcher in the Week 10 blowout loss to the New England Patriots. Hill was scheduled to travel back to Cleveland on Monday. We'd be […]

Randy Arozarena Wins AL Rookie Of The Year

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena won the American League Rookie of the Year award on Monday. Arozarena was already on the map after breaking out in the playoffs in 2020. Astros right-hander Luis Garcia finished in second place, with Tampa teammate Wander Franco finishing third. Arozarena became the fourth player in Rays history to […]

Jonathan India Wins NL Rookie Of The Year

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India won the 2021 National League Rookie of the Year award on Monday. India received 29 of the 30 first-place votes and becomes the eighth Reds player to win the award. Marlins pitcher Trevor Rogers received the only other first-place vote. India had an excellent season for the Reds by […]

Yankees To Make A Run At Freddie Freeman?

The New York Yankees have met with the representatives for all of the top left-handed-hitting first basemen, including Freddie Freeman. The Atlanta Braves seem likely to re-sign Freeman, while retaining Anthony Rizzo or trading for Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson might be more realistic options for the Yankees. Freeman, the 2020 National League MVP, […]

Carlos Correa Officially Declines Qualifying Offer

Star free-agent shortstop Carlos Correa officially declined the Houston Astros' one-year, $18.4 million qualifying offer on Monday. This comes as no surprise, as Correa is at the top of the prized free-agent shortstop market this offseason. The 27-year-old will be highly sought after, perhaps primarily by the New York Yankees, and is unlikely to return […]

Manny Pina Signs With Braves

The Atlanta Braves signed catcher Manny Pina to a two-year, $8 million deal on Monday that includes a $4 million team option for the 2024 season. Pina is a highly regarded backup catcher that will help take some of the stress off starting catcher Travis d'Arnaud as the Braves attempt to defend their World Series […]

Whitney Mercilus' Season Is Over

Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (biceps) tore his biceps muscle in the Week 10 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday and will miss the rest of the season, according to a source. Fellow outside linebacker Rashan Gary (elbow) hyperextended his elbow in the same game, but his injury wasn't as serious and […]

Cowboys Optimistic About Tyron Smith For Week 11

Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith (ankle) is dealing with a bone spur in his ankle and will eventually need surgery, but the team thinks he has a good chance of playing in Week 11 against the Kansas City Chiefs. "I think he's got a real shot," executive vice president Stephen Jones said on 105.3 […]

Teven Jenkins, Deon Bush Return To Practice

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy said that rookie offensive tackle Teven Jenkins (back) and safety Deon Bush (quadriceps) returned to practice on Monday, opening their 21-day window to be activated from Injured Reserve. Jenkins had back surgery in August and has been on IR all season, so he's likely need to need most of […]

Mekhi Becton Out Another 1-3 Weeks

New York Jets left tackle Mekhi Becton (knee) will not be able to practice for another one to three weeks, according to head coach Robert Saleh. "He's still working through some things," Saleh said. Barring another setback, Becton will hopefully be able to return to the team at some point in December. In other Jets […]

Derek Wolfe Won't Make It Back In 2021

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that defensive end Derek Wolfe (back, hip) will not return to play in 2021. The Ravens opened Wolfe's 21-day practice window to return from Injured Reserve late last month, but apparently the 31-year-old pass-rusher just hasn't made any progress and won't play at all in his second season […]

Chris Carson Up In The Air For Week 11

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that the team will be "revisiting" running back Chris Carson's (neck) status when the team returns to practice on Wednesday. Carroll doesn't sound as optimistic about Carson as he did last week when the running back returned to practice. Carson remains on Injured Reserve and hasn't played since […]