Anthony McFarland Jr. Designated To Return From Injured Reserve

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Anthony McFarland Jr. (knee) has been designated to return from Injured Reserve and will return to practice on Wednesday. The Steelers will now have 21 days to activate McFarland from Injured Reserve. The 22-year-old should compete for the primary backup role behind rookie Najee Harris when he's ready. To this point, […]

Justin Fields Named Bears Starter Going Forward

The Chicago Bears have named rookie quarterback Justin Fields as the starter going forward. Head coach Matt Nagy had been adamant up to this point that veteran Andy Dalton (knee) was the team's starter when healthy, but something obviously changed in the last few days. The 22-year-old Fields had a disastrous first NFL start in […]

Darrynton Evans Designated To Return From IR

The Tennessee Titans designated running back Darrynton Evans (knee) to return from Injured Reserve on Wednesday. The Titans are hoping that Evans can return to practice this week after going on Injured Reserve to start the season. It's unclear if he'll be active for the Week 5 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but this is […]

Elijah Moore Cleared From Concussion Protocol

New York Jets rookie wide receiver Elijah Moore (concussion) has been cleared from the league's concussion protocol, according to head coach Robert Saleh. Receiver Jeff Smith remains in the concussion protocol. Moore missed the Week 4 win over the Tennessee Titans after suffering a concussion in Week 3, but it looks like he'll return to […]

Dalvin Cook Expected To Keep Playing Through Injury

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (ankle) said he's "not 100% yet" but is planning to keep playing through his ankle injury. Cook said "part of the game is playing through pain" and that he doesn't think his injury is getting worse. The 26-year-old had just nine carries for 34 yards and caught two of […]

Texans Cut Anthony Miller

The Houston Texans cut wide receiver Anthony Miller on Wednesday, according to a league source. The Texans acquired Miller from the Chicago Bears several months ago, but they have already decided to move on. He suffered a dislocated shoulder in the preseason and wasn't active the first two weeks of the regular season. In Miller's […]

Giants Have The Worst Red-Zone Offense

The New York Giants 33.3 percent red-zone touchdown percentage is the worst in the NFL through four weeks of the season. Offensive coordinator Jason Garrett's play-calling in the red area continues to leave a lot to be desired. The Giants like to feature tight ends Evan Engram and Kyle Rudolph near the end zone, but […]

No Restrictions For Saquon Barkley

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley's right knee is structurally sound after he had surgery to fix a torn ACL and meniscus, and he has played at least 84 percent of the offensive snaps in each of the last three games. It's a signal that the coaching staff no longer has any reservations about […]

Rams Want To Get Robert Woods More Involved

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods averaged more than 132 targets per season in the last three years with Jared Goff under center. In four games with Matthew Stafford, Woods has just 25 targets, catching 15 of them for 172 yards and two touchdowns. "We just need to get him some more opportunities and […]

Teddy Bridgewater Not Expected To Practice Wednesday

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (head) is progressing through the league's concussion protocol and is feeling better, but he's not expected to practice on Wednesday, according to a source. Drew Lock will take the first-team repetitions in practice. Bridgewater suffered the first documented concussion of his career in the Week 4 loss to the Baltimore […]

Peyton Barber Dealing With Mild Turf Toe

Las Vegas Raiders running back Peyton Barber (toe) was diagnosed with mild turf toe, according to sources. Barber didn't suffer a fracture and is seeking more opinions, but it sounds like he could be out for a few weeks. In the Monday night loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 4, Barber returned one […]

Will Fuller Being Placed On Injured Reserve

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Will Fuller (finger) will be placed on Injured Reserve after breaking his finger in the Week 4 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Fuller will now be out for at least three games and possibly longer. The 27-year-old missed the first two weeks of the season while finishing up his suspension, and […]

Cowboys Release Jaylon Smith

In a surprise move, the Dallas Cowboys released linebacker Jaylon Smith on Tuesday, according to a source. Smith was a second-round selection out of Notre Dame in 2016 and led Dallas' defense with 154 tackles (89 solo) in 16 starts last season. The 26-year-old saw his defensive snap percentage drop to 40 percent in the […]

Saints Signing Devine Ozigbo

The New Orleans Saints are signing running back Devine Ozigbo to their active roster off the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad on Tuesday, according to a league source. The former undrafted free agent from Nebraska originally signed with the Saints in 2019, but he never saw the field in New Orleans and landed with the Jaguars […]

Chris Carson Doesn't Practice Tuesday

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (neck) and rookie wide receiver Dee Eskridge (concussion) did not take part in practice on Tuesday. It's unclear if Carson's injury is serious enough to keep him out on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Rams, but a new injury two days before the game usually isn't a great […]

Vikings Put Harrison Hand On COVID-19 List

The Minnesota Vikings placed cornerback Harrison Hand on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday. Hand has now been on the COVID list for the second time this season, and he'll need two negative tests in order to have a chance to play in Week 5 against the division-rival Detroit Lions. The 22-year-old was a fifth-round pick […]

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 […]