Willie Gay Could Return This Week

The Kansas City Chiefs opened the practice window for linebacker Willie Gay (toe) on Tuesday. It means that Gay will be eligible to come off Injured Reserve and play as early as Week 5 against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night. The second-rounder last season has yet to play this year because of his turf-toe […]

Isaiah Wynn Lands On COVID-19 List

The New England Patriots placed offensive linemen Isaiah Wynn and Michael Onwenu on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday. Both players will need two negative tests this week to have a chance at suiting up in Week 5 against the Houston Texans. Wynn is the team's starting left tackle, while Onwenu is the starting left guard, […]

Patriots Close To Signing Jamie Collins

The New England Patriots are working on a deal with free-agent linebacker Jamie Collins on Tuesday to bring him back for what would be his third stint with the team, according to a source. Given his familiarity with New England's defensive system, Collins should be able to contribute right away, possibly as early as Week […]

49ers Cut Kerryon Johnson, Chris Thompson

The San Francisco 49ers cut running backs Kerryon Johnson and Chris Thompson and linebacker Curtis Bolton on Tuesday to make room on the practice squad for tight end Jordan Matthews and two other potential additions. Johnson was waived by the Detroit Lions in the offseason and joined the 49ers last month, but he never saw […]

Robbie Gould Goes On IR, 49ers Sign Joey Slye

The San Francisco 49ers placed kicker Robbie Gould (groin) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday and signed Joey Slye to kick in Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals, according to a source. Gould strained his groin before the Week 4 loss to the Seattle Seahawks and will now be out for at least three games. The […]

Antonio Senzatela Agrees To Five-Year Extension

The Colorado Rockies and right-hander Antonio Senzatela agreed to a five-year, $50.5 million contract extension on Tuesday, according to sources. The deal includes a $14 million team option for 2027. Senzatela will make $7.25 million each of the next two seasons and $12 million each for 2024-26. The 26-year-old struck out just 6.0 hitters per […]

J.D. Martinez Not On Wild-Card Roster

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez (ankle) is not on the team's wild-card roster for the wild-card game against the division-rival New York Yankees on Tuesday. Martinez's MRI exam showed no structural damage, but the Red Sox don't feel comfortable throwing him out there in a must-win game. It's unclear if Martinez would be […]

Ben Roethlisberger Dealing With Hip Issues

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (hip) has a hip issue after the Week 4 loss to the Green Bay Packers. This is now the second injury for Roethlisberger early this year, as he was has also dealt with a left pectoral injury that has caused him to miss some […]

Marcus Maye Facing Charges From DUI

New York Jets safety Marcus Maye is facing charges from a DUI arrest and car crash that happened on Feb. 22 in Florida. Maye could be facing a suspension from the league for violating the personal-conduct policy. The 28-year-old was charged with driving under the influence and DUI/damage to property and a person leaving the […]

Russell Wilson, Seahawks Offense Struggling On Third Down

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson leads the NFL in yards per attempt, is fifth in touchdown percentage and has the highest passer rating. Only four QBs have thrown more touchdowns than Wilson, and he's tied for second in completion percentage above expectation. He's also one of two QBs to not throw an interception through four […]

Alex Collins Unlikely To Take On A Bigger Role

Seattle Seahawks running back Alex Collins is typically used when Chris Carson needs a breather during the game. Travis Homer is the back of choice in obvious passing situations. Carson just didn't have it in the Week 4 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, which is why Collins saw 17 second-half snaps to Carson's 11. […]

Teddy Bridgewater In The Concussion Protocol

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (head) is in the league's concussion protocol after suffering a head injury in the first half of the Week 4 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Head coach Vic Fangio said "the medical people will be in charge" of determining when Bridgewater will be ready to return. Bridgewater doesn't have a […]

Derek Carrier Questionable To Return Monday

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Derek Carrier (shoulder) is questionable to return after getting injured on Monday night against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 4. Carrier didn't have a single target in the game before departing, and the 31-year-old had just two catches on two targets for 13 yards coming into the game. Carrier […]

Damon Arnette, Trayvon Mullen Ruled Out Monday

Las Vegas Raiders defensive backs Damon Arnette (groin) and Trayvon Mullen (foot) have been ruled out on Monday night against the Los Angeles Chargers after getting injured during the game. Mullen came into this game as the starter opposite Casey Hayward and has been playing really well to begin the year. Arnette, who was a […]

Vikings Put Cameron Dantzler On COVID List

The Minnesota Vikings placed cornerback Cameron Dantzler on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday after he tested positive for the virus. Dantzler will need to return two negative tests this week to have a chance at playing in a Week 5 game against the division-rival Detroit Lions at home. So there's a decent chance the Vikings […]

Frank Ragnow Likely To Miss Some Time

Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (toe) suffered a turf-toe injury in the Week 4 loss to the Chicago Bears, and head coach Dan Campbell said that Ragnow is likely going to miss some time. Ragnow, the highest-paid center in the NFL, had played every offensive snap this year before the injury. His loss will be […]

Raekwon Davis Could Return This Week

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores said the team is hopeful that defensive tackle Raekwon Davis (knee) can return to practice this week now that he's eligible to return from Injured Reserve. Cornerback Byron Jones (quadriceps) is day-to-day after getting injured in the Week 4 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Davis suffered a knee injury […]

Torry McTyer Tears ACL In Week 4

Washington Football Team cornerback Torry McTyer (knee) suffered a torn ACL in the Week 4 win over the Atlanta Falcons and will miss the rest of the 2021 season, according to a source. McTyer served as a backup nickel cornerback early in the season, but he saw extended playing time against Atlanta on Sunday with […]

Peyton Barber Questionable To Return Monday Night

Las Vegas Raiders running back Peyton Barber (foot) is listed as questionable to return on Monday night against the Los Angeles Chargers with a foot injury. Barber didn't have an official carry or target before his injury. Josh Jacobs (ankle) is back in the fold after a two-game absence despite the fact that he told […]

Shaq Thompson Expected To Miss Some Time

The Carolina Panthers expect linebacker Shaq Thompson (foot) to miss some time with an apparent foot injury that he suffered in the Week 4 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, according to a source. Thompson's injury sounds like a week-to-week deal, so there's a chance that he can avoid being placed on the Injured Reserve, which […]

Henry Anderson Done For The Season

An MRI exam confirmed that New England Patriots defensive lineman Henry Anderson (pectoral) suffered a season-ending pectoral injury in the Week 4 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night, according to sources. The Patriots will place Anderson on Injured Reserve at some point this week, likely on Tuesday. The 30-year-old was a special […]

Josh Adams Clears Waivers, Becomes Free Agent

Former New York Jets running back Josh Adams cleared waivers on Monday and decided not to re-sign to the team's practice squad, according to a source. Adams was a healthy scratch in the first two weeks of the season and played just 11 special teams snaps in Week 3. There are at least a few […]

Tyler Higbee On The Week 5 Injury Report

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (ankle) was listed as limited on Monday's estimated practice report ahead of a Week 5 game against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night. Higbee caught four of his six targets for 36 yards while playing 54 out of 68 offensive snaps in the Week 4 loss to the […]

D.K. Metcalf, Dee Eskridge Limited Monday

Seattle Seahawks wide receivers D.K. Metcalf (foot) and Dee Eskridge (concussion) were both listed as limited on Monday's estimated practice report. Metcalf had a big game in the Week 4 win over the San Francisco 49ers, catching four of his eight targets for 65 yards and a touchdown. His foot injury doesn't sound like anything […]

Tee Higgins Expected To Practice Wednesday

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that wide receiver Tee Higgins (shoulder), safety Jessie Bates (neck) and cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (groin) are expected to practice on Wednesday after they sat out of the win over the Jacksonville Jaguars last Thursday night. It puts all three players on track to return in Week 5 against […]

Joe Mixon Listed As Day-To-Day

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (ankle) was deemed "day-to-day" and will be limited in practice early this week, according to head coach Zac Taylor. Mixon was officially diagnosed with a low-grade ankle sprain in last Thursday's win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Bengals are optimistic that Mixon has a chance to play in Week […]

49ers Not Prepared For Trey Lance To Start?

San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback Trey Lance was forced into action in the second half of the Week 4 loss to the Seattle Seahawks when Jimmy Garoppolo injured his calf in the first half. Head coach Kyle Shanahan wasn't ready for the switch and had recently avoided the idea of even getting Lance in more […]

Robbie Gould To Miss Some Time With Groin Injury

San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould (groin) will "miss some time" with a groin injury. Gould strained his groin in the Week 4 loss to the Seattle Seahawks and could be a candidate to land on Injured Reserve, which would require him to miss at least three games. The good news is that the 49ers […]

Niners Hope Elijah Mitchell Can Make Progress This Week

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan hopes that rookie running back Elijah Mitchell (shoulder) will be able to shed his no-contact jersey in practice this week. Mitchell has missed the last two games after suffering a shoulder stinger in Week 2. In the loss to the Seattle Seahawks, fellow rookie Trey Sermon handled 19 […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Has A Chance To Play In Week 5

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (calf) "has a chance" to play in Week 5 against the 4-0 division-rival Arizona Cardinals, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. "It wasn't as bad as we thought it might have been. Today he's in a lot of pain and still sore. Wednesday if it's getter better, he has […]