Tre'Quan Smith Activated From IR, Will Play Monday

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (hamstring), defensive end Marcus Davenport (shoulder) and linebacker Kwon Alexander (elbow) have been activated from Injured Reserve and will play on Monday night against the Seattle Seahawks. It's good news for a Saints receiving corps that will be missing both Michael Thomas (ankle) and Deonte Harris (hamstring) for […]

Jets Trading For Joe Flacco

The New York Jets are acquiring quarterback Joe Flacco from the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday with rookie first-rounder Zach Wilson (knee) out of action for the next two to four weeks, according to sources. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Jets are sending a conditional sixth-round pick to the Eagles that can turn into a […]

Broncos Trade For Kenny Young Monday

The Denver Broncos acquired linebacker Kenny Young and a 2024 seventh-round pick from the Los Angeles Rams on Monday in exchange for a 2024 sixth-round pick, according to sources. The Broncos are currently dealing with eight injured linebackers, with six of them on Injured Reserve. Josey Jewell, Micah Kiser and Alexander Johnson are the notable […]

Davante Adams Placed On COVID-19 List

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday. Defensive coordinator Joe Barry tested positive for the virus, and three other players have also been placed on the list. With their Week 8 game coming on Thursday night against the Arizona Cardinals, Adams and the rest of the players […]

Will Fuller Unlikely To Return In Week 8

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores said that wide receiver Will Fuller (finger) isn't expected to return from his injury in Week 8 against the Buffalo Bills. "Will is doing everything he can to get back. I don't think it's this week. But I think he's getting closer," Flores said. Fuller was suspended to begin […]

Malcolm Brown, Jason McCourty To Go On Injured Reserve

Miami Dolphins running back Malcolm Brown (quadriceps) and safety Jason McCourty (foot) will be placed on Injured Reserve this week after getting injured in the Week 7 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. McCourty may end up needing surgery on his foot, according to sources, which would keep him out for the long term. Brown will […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Not Planning To Have Surgery During Season

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (shoulders) is playing through serious injuries to both of his shoulders, but he is planning to put off surgery during the season. OBJ fell hard on his sprained right shoulder just before halftime of Thursday's win over the Denver Broncos and was questionable to return in the second […]

Miles Sanders' Ankle Sprain Not That Serious?

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (ankle) is believed to have suffered a low ankle sprain in the Week 7 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Sanders' injury looked much more serious, as he was carted off the field and never returned. Tests are still ongoing, so there is no firm word on […]

Nick Chubb Expected To Return In Week 8

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (calf) is expected to return to game action in Week 8 against the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers this Sunday, barring any setbacks in practice this week, according to a league source. Chubb returned to practice after missing the last two games, but he should be back this weekend as Cleveland's […]

Packers To Be Without Defensive Coordinator Thursday

Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Joe Barry has tested positive for COVID-19 and is likely to miss Thursday's game against the undefeated Arizona Cardinals, according to sources. Although Barry will not be on the sidelines on Thursday night on a short week, he will be part of the game-planning virtually. The Packers have been one […]

Matt Nagy Tests Positive For COVID-19

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and will enter the league's quarantine protocols. Four other Bears players are also on the COVID-19 list heading into a Week 8 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. They all need to provide two negative tests in order to be cleared […]

Baker Mayfield Misses Practice Monday

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) was not spotted at the portion of practice open to the media on Monday. Mayfield missed last Thursday's win over the Denver Broncos after being diagnosed with a complete labrum tear and a broken humerus bone in his left, non-throwing shoulder. The 26-year-old signal-caller will eventually require surgery that […]

Jerome Baker Believed To Have Avoided Serious Injury

Miami Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker (knee) is believed to have avoided a serious knee injury when he went down in the first quarter of the Week 7 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, according to a source. MRI results came back negative for Baker, but his status for a Week 8 matchup with the […]

Patrick Mekari Dealing With High Ankle Sprain

Baltimore Ravens right tackle Patrick Mekari (ankle) suffered a high ankle sprain in the Week 7 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, according to a source. Mekari and the team are assessing their options heading into their bye week, but it's yet another injury to an already banged-up Ravens offensive line. Even with the team off […]

Jamien Sherwood To Miss The Rest Of The Season

New York Jets rookie linebacker Jamien Sherwood (Achilles) suffered a torn Achilles in the Week 7 loss to the New England Patriots and will miss the rest of the season, according to a source. The Jets were already short-handed on Sunday with Jarrad Davis (ankle) and C.J. Mosley (hamstring) out, and Sherwood had been a […]

Jonathan Jones Set For Season-Ending Surgery

New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones (shoulder) is scheduled for season-ending shoulder surgery on Monday, according to a source. Jones landed on Injured Reserve last week and was expected to miss considerable time, but the Patriots secondary will now miss him for the rest of the season. The 28-year-old will finish 2021 with 20 tackles […]

Justin Fields Excelling On Play-Action Passes

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields has struggled so far in his first seven NFL games (five starts), but he has been much better on play-action passes. The first-round rookie has gone 21-for-32 for 244 yards and a touchdown on play-action passes this year, completing 65.6% of his passes for 7.6 yards per attempt, no interceptions […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Not Given A Strong Starting Endorsement

Asked if San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo would start in Week 8 against the Chicago Bears, head coach Kyle Shanahan said: "I would guess so. … We had two QBs hurting this week. Jimmy was able to come back and play. We'll see if Trey Lance can next week, we're still not sure yet, […]

Charlie Morton To Start Against Astros In Game 1

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton will start in Game 1 of the World Series in Houston on Tuesday against his former team, the Houston Astros. Morton pitched for Houston in both 2017 and 2018 and earned the win for the Astros in Game 7 of the 2017 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers […]

Jake Meyers' World Series Status In Doubt

It's unknown if Houston Astros outfielder Jake Meyers (shoulder) will be included on the roster for the World Series. Meyers was on the roster for the American League Championship Series against the Boston Red Sox despite suffering a left shoulder injury while crashing into the wall in the Division Series against the Chicago White Sox. […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Unlikely To Pitch In World Series

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) has yet to throw a baseball since straining his right forearm muscle in Game 4 of the American League Division Series against the Chicago White Sox two weeks ago and is unlikely to be on the World Series roster. The Astros aren't officially ruling McCullers out with […]

Framber Valdez To Start Game 1 Of World Series

Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez has been tabbed to start Game 1 of the World Series against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday in Houston. Valdez tossed eight innings of one-run ball in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series against the Boston Red Sox and will be starting on regular rest. It's expected that […]

Oliver Marmol Expected To Become Next Cardinals Manager

St. Louis Cardinals current bench coach Oliver Marmol is expected to be named the 51st manager in Cardinals history on Monday, according to a source. At just 35 years old, Marmol would become the youngest manager in the majors. Former manager Mike Shildt was dismissed from his position on Oct. 14 due to "philosophical differences" […]

Eagles Don't Think Miles Sanders Suffered Broken Ankle

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (ankle) is undergoing X-rays on his injured ankle, but head coach Nick Sirianni doesn't think Sanders suffered a broken ankle in the Week 7 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Sanders was carted off the field and was quickly ruled out with his ankle injury. While he […]

Josh Jacobs Believed To Have Avoided Major Injury

The Las Vegas Raiders ruled running back Josh Jacobs (chest) out of the Week 7 game against the Philadelphia Eagles after he was injured during the game, but early indications are that he avoided a major injury, according to a source. The Raiders are on bye next week as well, so Jacobs will have extra […]

Panthers Expected To Be Involved In Deshaun Watson Talks

The Carolina Panthers are expected to be involved in trade talk for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson before the November deadline, according to league and team sources. Panthers starter Sam Darnold was benched in favor of P.J. Walker in the fourth quarter of the Week 7 loss to the New York Giants after he went […]

Zach Wilson Likely To Miss Time

New York Jets rookie first-round quarterback Zach Wilson (knee) will have an MRI exam on his knee on Monday, but sources are saying that the initial belief is that he suffered an injury to his PCL. Wilson will likely miss some time, but we won't have a specific timetable until his MRI results come back. […]

Patrick Mahomes Says He's Fine

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (head, neck) said he feels fine after taking a nasty hit and being helped off the field late in the fourth quarter of the team's Week 7 blowout loss to the Tennessee Titans. Mahomes looked woozy and got up slow after being sacked. He went to the medical tent […]

Miles Sanders Carted Off The Field Sunday

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (ankle) was carted off the field and taken to the locker room after suffering an ankle injury in the first quarter of the Week 7 game against the Las Vegas Raiders. He's officially questionable to return. Sanders had six carries for 30 yards and caught his only target for […]

Deshaun Watson Expected To Be Traded Before The Deadline

The expectation and belief is that Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson will be traded before the Nov. 2 trade deadline. Rumors spread rapidly earlier this week that the Miami Dolphins and Texans were nearing a deal for Watson, but those rumors turned out to be false. It doesn't mean that the Dolphins won't eventually trade […]