Marcus Maye Doubtful To Return With Calf Injury

New York Jets safety Marcus Maye (calf) is doubtful to return to the Thursday night game against the Indianapolis Colts after suffering a non-contact injury in the third quarter. This one didn't look good, and Maye was limping pretty badly as he was helped into the locker room to be evaluated. He had two solo […]

Tyler Kroft Injured Thursday Night, Won't Return

New York Jets tight end Tyler Kroft (chest) suffered a chest injury in the Thursday night game against the Indianapolis Colts and will not return. Kroft caught two of his three targets for 38 yards in the game before leaving and was injured on one of his receptions in the first half. Ryan Griffin, who […]

Brett Gardner Becomes A Free Agent

New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner declined his $2.3 million player option on Thursday, and the Yankees declined his team option for $7.5 million, which makes him a free agent this winter. Gardner will receive a $1.15 million buyout after making $1.85 million this year. The 38-year-old outfielder hit just .222/.327/.362 with 10 home runs […]

Astros Pick Up Yuli Gurriel's 2022 Option

The Houston Astros picked up first baseman Yuli Gurriel's $8 million option for the 2022 season on Thursday. Gurriel will return for his seventh season in Houston after putting up a strong year in 2021, with the team falling just short in the World Series to the Atlanta Braves. It was especially impressive after he […]

Charlie Blackmon Exercises His Player Option

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon exercised his $21 million-plus player option on Thursday and will return to the team for the 2022 season. Blackmon has another player option coming in 2023 and has been with the team for the last 11 seasons after being drafted in 2008. The veteran outfielder started off last season slow, […]

Mike White Questionable To Return Thursday Night

New York Jets quarterback Mike White (forearm) is listed as questionable to return to the Thursday night game against the Indianapolis Colts with a right forearm injury. White injured his right arm/hand/wrist when his arm collided with a defender following a pass attempt. The team's medical staff was evaluating him on the sidelines and in […]

Vikings Put Garrett Bradbury On COVID-19 List

The Minnesota Vikings placed center Garrett Bradbury on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday. Bradbury will miss the first game of his three-year career this weekend against the Baltimore Ravens. A starter since being a first-round pick in 2019, the loss of Bradbury shouldn't go unnoticed for Minnesota's offensive line against a capable Ravens defense coming […]

Bengals Claim Vernon Hargreaves Off Waivers

The Cincinnati Bengals claimed former Houston Texans cornerback Vernon Hargreaves off waivers on Thursday, according to a source. The former first-rounder had an interception and three passes defensed in eight games (five starts) for the Texans this year before they waived him on Tuesday. With Trae Waynes currently on Injured Reserve, Hargreaves will serve as […]

Chargers Open Kenneth Murray's Practice Window

The Los Angeles Chargers designated linebacker Kenneth Murray (ankle) to return from Injured Reserve on Thursday, opening his 21-day practice window to activate him to the active roster. Murray has been on IR after getting injured in Week 3, and there's a chance that he could return for a Week 9 game against the Philadelphia […]

Justin Herbert Practices In Full Thursday

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (hand) practiced in full on Thursday after being a limited participant on Wednesday. Running back Justin Jackson (quadriceps) missed his second day of practice and is on the wrong side of questionable for Week 9 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Herbert should be available this weekend and is looking to […]

Robert Woods Misses Another Day Of Practice

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods (foot) missed his second straight practice of the week on Thursday. Woods will likely need to get in at least a limited practice on Friday if he hopes to suit up in a Week 9 meeting with the Tennessee Titans on Sunday night. If the 29-year-old is questionable […]

No Practice Again For Matthew Stafford

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) missed his second practice of the week on Thursday. Stafford's back injury doesn't seem to be serious, but two missed practices in a row should have some fantasy managers concerned with whether he'll play in Week 9 against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday night. The 33-year-old has been […]

Packers Officially Sign Blake Bortles

The Green Bay Packers officially signed quarterback Blake Bortles to their practice squad on Thursday with Aaron Rodgers ruled out for Week 9 against the Kansas City Chiefs after testing positive for COVID-19. Bortles was on the team's roster this summer until Rogers reported to training camp, so he has some familiarity with the offense […]

Zay Jones Likely To Take Over Z Receiver Role

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones will presumably take over as the team's starting "Z" receiver following Henry Ruggs III's arrest and release over a DUI resulting in a death early Tuesday morning. Jones, Hunter Renfrow and Bryan Edwards are the only receivers on the team's active roster with Ruggs gone, so one of […]

Chris Boswell Puts In A Limited Practice

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (concussion) was able to practice on a limited basis on Thursday after suffering a concussion during a fake field-goal attempt in the Week 8 win over the Cleveland Browns. The Steelers signed kicker Josh Lambo to their practice squad earlier this week as insurance in case Boswell doesn't clear the […]

Eric Ebron Doesn't Practice On Thursday

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron (hamstring) missed practice on Thursday after sitting out of the team's Week 8 win over the Cleveland Browns. Ebron isn't off to a good start if he wants to make it back on Monday night in Week 9 against the Chicago Bears. Even if the 28-year-old returns to practice […]

Sterling Shepard Continues To Miss Practice This Week

New York Giants wide receivers Sterling Shepard (quadriceps) and Dante Pettis (shoulder) both missed a second day of practice this week on Thursday after they were both injured in the Monday night loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. John Ross (quadriceps) was also added to the Week 9 injury report and was limited on Thursday. […]

Saquon Barkley Not Looking Good For A Week 9 Return

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley's (knee) false-positive COVID-19 result has kept him out of practice for the last two days, and head coach Joe Judge didn't sound optimistic when discussing the running back's chances of returning in Week 9 against the Las Vegas Raiders. "I wouldn't eliminate it," Judge said, "but it's not […]

Damien Williams Misses Practice Thursday

Chicago Bears running back Damien Williams (knee) did not take part in practice on Thursday. Williams had already been passed up on the team's RB depth chart by rookie Khalil Herbert before he suffered a knee injury in the Week 8 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Now there's a chance that he won't even […]

Sammy Watkins On Track To Return In Week 9?

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Sammy Watkins (hamstring) returned to the practice field on Thursday after missing the previous day. Watkins has missed the last two games and had last week's bye to rest up. If he is able to suit up this weekend against the Minnesota Vikings, it would mark the first time that quarterback […]

Latavius Murray Still Absent Thursday

Baltimore Ravens running back Latavius Murray (ankle) is missing his second straight day of practice this week on Thursday. Murray missed the team's Week 7 game and then had last week's bye to rest up, but apparently he's still not ready. If he were to miss his second straight game this weekend against the Minnesota […]

Jarvis Landry Back At Practice Thursday

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (knee) returned to the practice field on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. Landry was limited in practice on Thursday, but barring any setbacks on Friday, we would expect him to suit up in Week 9 against the Cincinnati Bengals. The 28-year-old had already basically been the team's top […]

Kenny Golladay Finally Returns To Practice Thursday

New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (knee) practiced for the first time on Thursday in nearly a month since suffering a hyperextended knee in Week 5. It was only a limited session for Golladay on Thursday, but it's major progress for the 28-year-old, and he could have a chance at returning this Sunday against […]

Elijah Mitchell Returns To Practice

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Elijah Mitchell (ribs) is wearing a blue no-contact jersey and it looks like he'll be involved in practice on Thursday after sitting out Wednesday's session. It's a good sign for Mitchell's availability this weekend against the Arizona Cardinals. Barring a setback in practice Thursday or Friday, we expect him […]

Bears Hoping To Get David Montgomery Involved On Monday

The Chicago Bears opened the 21-day practice window for running back David Montgomery (knee) on Thursday, and the team is hoping to get him at least some work on Monday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 9. That means that the Bears are planning to activate Montgomery from Injured Reserve at some point later […]

Carlos Hyde Should Be Ready For Week 9

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Carlos Hyde (calf) was a full participant in practice on Thursday after he was limited on Wednesday. Barring a setback, Hyde should be active for the Week 9 game against the Buffalo Bills, and there's a chance that he could operate as the team's primary running back if James Robinson (heel) […]

James Robinson Misses Another Practice

Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson (heel) missed his second straight day of practice this week on Thursday. He was the only player for the team not to practice on Thursday. Despite the two straight missed practices, he'll have a chance to play on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills if he can get back on […]

Dak Prescott Expects To Play Sunday

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (calf) said he's had two great practices this week and that it's "safe to say" that he will play in Week 9 against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. The Cowboys held Prescott out as a precaution in the Week 8 win over the Minnesota Vikings, but he will return this […]

Avisail Garcia Opts Out Of Deal With Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Avisail Garcia opted out of his deal with the team on Thursday and will become a free agent after a strong 2021 season. Garcia had a mutual $12 million option for 2022, but instead he'll receive a $2 million buyout and hit the free-agent market this winter. The 30-year-old from Venezuela had […]

Davante Adams Returns To Team Thursday

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur confirmed on Thursday that wide receiver Davante Adams is back with the team and is returning from the Reserve/COVID-19 list after testing positive for the virus and missing the Week 8 win over the Arizona Cardinals. LaFleur is hopeful that Adams will play in Week 9 against the […]