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 […]

David Montgomery Will Practice Thursday

Updating a previous report, Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (knee) will return from the Injured Reserve window and practice on Thursday. Montgomery was placed on IR with an MCL sprain in Week 5, and the Bears now have 21 days to activate him to the active roster. With Chicago's bye coming in Week 10, […]

DeMarcus Lawrence Progressing In His Rehab

Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (foot) has made progress to on-field rehab work with the athletic training staff, and head coach Mike McCarthy said "he looks real good." Lawrence remains on Injured Reserve and hasn't returned to practice with the team, but this is a positive development as he looks to get back on […]

Ian Desmond Becomes A Free Agent

The Colorado Rockies are declining a $15 million option on outfielder Ian Desmond for the 2022 season and will instead buy him out for $2 million. Desmond opted out of the last two seasons due to concerns over COVID-19. Desmond ended up being a big bust for Colorado after signing a five-year, $70 million deal […]

Cleveland Picks Up Jose Ramirez's 2022 Option

Third baseman Jose Ramirez will have his $12 million option for the 2022 season picked up by Cleveland. Ramirez continues to get better at baseball, and he finished the 2021 season with an outstanding .893 OPS with 36 home runs and 27 stolen bases in 152 games for Cleveland. The 29-year-old just finished the final […]

Nick Castellanos Opts Out Of Contract, Becomes Free Agent

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos opted out of his contract, as expected, and will become a free agent after slashing .309/.362/.576 with a career-high 34 home runs, 38 doubles and 100 RBI in 2021 to become a first-time All-Star. He had $34 million and two years left on his deal with Cincinnati. The 29-year-old had […]

Tyron Smith Not Expected To Play Against Broncos

Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith (ankle) is not expected to play in the Week 9 game against the Denver Broncos, according to head coach Mike McCarthy. However, McCarthy also said, "I'm not looking at this as a long-term injury at all." Smith aggravated his ankle in the Sunday night win over the Minnesota Vikings […]

DeAndre Hopkins Missing Again Thursday

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) was not spotted at the period of practice open to the media again on Thursday. It will go down as a second straight missed practice for Hopkins if he doesn't get on the field for team drills. Nuk was questionable heading into last Thursday's game against the Green […]

Blake Jarwin Unlikely To Play Sunday

Dallas Cowboys tight end Blake Jarwin (hip) missed his second straight day of practice on Thursday and is unlikely to play in Week 9 against the Denver Broncos. A Jarwin absence would be good news for Dalton Schultz, who should be considered a midrange TE1 this weekend with quarterback Dak Prescott (calf) returning against a […]

Tyrod Taylor Named The Starter For Week 9

The Houston Texans have named quarterback Tyrod Taylor (hamstring) as their starter for the Week 9 game against the Miami Dolphins. Taylor won his only start of the season back in Week 1 over the Jacksonville Jaguars and was leading the Cleveland Browns in Week 2 before he suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain and […]

David Montgomery On Track To Practice This Week

It sounds as though Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (knee) is on track to resume practicing this week, according to sources. Montgomery remains on Injured Reserve, however, and the Bears have yet to open up his 21-day practice window, so the expectation is that he won't return until after the team's Week 10 bye. […]

Phillies Decline Options On Andrew McCutchen, Odubel Herrera

The Philadelphia Phillies declined 2022 club options on outfielders Andrew McCutchen ($15 million) and Odubel Herrera ($11.5 million) on Wednesday. McCutchen becomes a free agent, while the Phils retain the rights to Herrera, who is eligible for salary arbitration. They bought the two outfielders out for $3 million and $2.5 million, respectively. McCutchen hit just […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Staying In Milwaukee

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. will pick up his $9.5 million player option for the 2022 season. Bradley and the Brewers have a $12 million mutual option for the 2023 season with an $8 million buyout. He is a Gold Glove finalist, but Bradley endured a terrible year at the plate, slashing .163/.236/.261 with […]