Falcons Place Laquon Treadwell On COVID-19 List

The Atlanta Falcons placed wide receiver Laquon Treadwell on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday. Treadwell failed to make the team's 53-man roster out of training camp and was signed to the practice squad instead. It's unclear if the 25-year-old tested positive for coronavirus or if he was deemed a high-risk close contact of someone else […]

Jets Release Pierre Desir

The New York Jets are releasing defensive back Pierre Desir on Tuesday. Desir signed a one-year, $3.75 million deal with the Jets in free agency after two productive seasons with the Colts. He had a career-high three interceptions in 2019 and had three picks in nine games this year with New York. However, per Next […]

Packers Activate Allen Lazard From Injured Reserve

The Green Bay Packers activated wide receiver Allen Lazard (core) from Injured Reserve on Tuesday, an indication that he'll play in Week 11 against the Colts. Lazard underwent surgery in early October to fix a core muscle injury. It's great news for both the Packers and fantasy managers, as Lazard went off for six catches, […]

Bengals Waive Takkarist McKinley

The Cincinnati Bengals waived defensive end Takkarist McKinley (groin) on Tuesday due to a failed physical after claiming him off waivers from the Falcons last week. The former first-round pick hasn't played since Week 7 due to a groin injury that has kept him off the field for all but four games in 2020. McKinley […]

Bears Evaluating QB Position Heading Into Bye Week

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy said he is evaluating the team's quarterback position as the team enters their bye week, adding "everything's on the table" in regards to the position. Nick Foles (hip) hasn't been as effective as the team had hoped and was carted off the field on Monday night after landing hard […]

Theo Epstein Stepping Down

The Chicago Cubs announced on Tuesday that Theo Epstein will step down as president of baseball operations on Nov. 20. Jed Hoyer will be named to the role as his replacement. Epstein will leave the organization after nine years with the team. The Cubs under Epstein recorded 505 regular season wins since 2015, which is […]

Akiem Hicks Has Strained Hammy, Dwayne Harris May Be Done

Chicago Bears defensive lineman Akiem Hicks (hamstring) suffered a strained right hamstring in the Monday night loss to the Vikings, while wide receiver/punt returner Dwayne Harris (triceps) is waiting on confirmation for a torn triceps muscle. Hicks would be a big loss to the Bears strong defensive front if he were to miss any time, […]

Blue Jays Interested In George Springer

The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to make a big splash this offseason and are interested in free-agent outfielder George Springer. It's unlikely that Springer will land a deal longer than 10 years in length, with MLB Trade Rumors projecting him to sign a five-year, $125 million contract. "He's the kind of player I'd have […]

Brewers To Listen To Offers For Josh Hader

The Milwaukee Brewers "intend to listen" to offers for All-Star relief pitcher Josh Hader, according to sources. The Brewers will want a big return for a player they think is the best left-handed reliever in baseball. Hader ranks in the top two percent in strikeout rate (39.7 percent) and in the top four percent in […]

Giants Putting Graham Gano On COVID-19 List

New York Giants kicker Graham Gano will be placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list after testing positive for coronavirus on Tuesday. Two staff members were identified as high-risk close contacts. Gano is expected to miss some practice but play in the team's Week 12 game against the Bengals. They have their bye in Week 11. Gano […]

Nick Foles Didn't Suffer Major Injury Monday Night

Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles (hip) left the Monday night game against the Vikings on a cart after a hard hit with time expiring in the fourth quarter, but sources say that he didn't suffer a major injury. Initial tests showed no fracture in his hip and he'll undergo further evaluation. Foles will have extra […]

Antonio Brown Wrecked Camera Before Signing With Bucs

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown was accused last month in the community in which he lives of destroying a security camera and throwing a bike at a security guard on Oct. 15. The Hollywood (Florida) Police had probable cause to charge Brown with criminal mischief, which is a misdemeanor, but the president of […]

Saahdiq Charles Done For The Season

Washington Football Team rookie offensive lineman Saahdiq Charles (knee) will have season-ending knee surgery on Tuesday, according to a source. The fourth-round pick suffered a dislocated kneecap on his second NFL snap. Charles was hoping to avoid surgery and go the rehab route, but he will instead go under the knife and should be on […]

Joey Bosa Remains In Concussion Protocol

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said that defensive end Joey Bosa (concussion), who has missed the last two games, remains in the concussion protocol on Monday. The good news is that Bosa was able to practice last Friday before eventually being ruled out for the second straight game. The 25-year-old defensive end is […]

Kai Forbath, Andrew Whitworth Going On IR

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that kicker Kai Forbath (ankle), offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth (knee) and safety Taylor Rapp (knee) will be placed on Injured Reserve. Whitworth tore his MCL and will be out for six to eight weeks. Kickers Austin MacGinnis and Matt Gay are expected to compete for the starting […]

Jake Luton To Start Sunday, Gardner Minshew Out Again

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie quarterback Jake Luton will make his third start in Week 11 against the undefeated Steelers while Gardner Minshew II (thumb) resumes throwing. Luton went 18-for-35 for 169 yards, one touchdown and one interception in the Week 10 loss to the Packers. Jacksonville isn't putting too much on the 24-year-old's plate and is […]

Laviska Shenault Jr. To Return To Practice This Week

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone said that rookie wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (hamstring) will return to practice this week, but the team will "wait and see" if he's ready to play in Week 11 against the undefeated Steelers. Shenault missed the team's Week 10 loss to the Packers. Fantasy managers will want to […]

Chris Thompson Going On Injured Reserve

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone said that running back Chris Thompson (back) will be put on Injured Reserve. It means that Thompson will have to miss at least the next three games after suffering a back injury in the Week 10 loss to the Packers. Rookie James Robinson remains the featured back in this […]

Zach Ertz Designated To Return From IR

The Philadelphia Eagles designated tight end Zach Ertz (ankle) to return from Injured Reserve on Monday. The Eagles are getting completely healthy as an offense for the stretch run. There's no guarantee that Ertz will be able to return as early as Week 11 against the Browns, but he's getting closer to coming back after […]

Eric Fisher, Mitchell Schwartz Placed On COVID-19 List

The Kansas City Chiefs placed both starting offensive tackles Eric Fisher and Mitchell Schwartz on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday. It sounds as though Fisher and Schwartz have been deemed as high-risk close contacts of another individual who tested positive for COVID-19. That makes them candidates to clear the league's protocols and play in Week […]

Dolphins Sign Zach Sieler To Contract Extension

The Miami Dolphins signed defensive lineman Zach Sieler to a contract extension on Monday that will keep him with the team through the 2023 season. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Sieler was a seventh-round pick out of Ferris State in 2018 by the Ravens, but he's stepped up for Miami's defensive line […]

Sam Darnold Won't Return In Week 11

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (shoulder) will miss the Week 11 game against the Chargers, according to head coach Adam Gase. In his place, Joe Flacco will make his fourth start of the season. The veteran signal-caller has gone 59-for-104 for 659 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions in four games (three starts) for […]

Andy Janovich Going On COVID-19 List

The Cleveland Browns are placing fullback Andy Janovich on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday, according to a source. The Browns shut down their facility on Monday after a player tested positive for COVID-19, so we're assuming that Janovich was that player. There's still a chance that he could be cleared from the league's protocols in […]

Drew Brees Set To Miss Multiple Starts

The New Orleans Saints aren't planning to put quarterback Drew Brees (lung, ribs) on Injured Reserve, but he's currently set to miss multiple starts. ESPN is reporting that Brees is suffering from broken ribs and a collapsed lung after a hard hit in the Week 10 win over the 49ers. The 41-year-old future Hall of […]

Jets Claim Pat Elflein Off Waivers

The New York Jets claimed former Vikings offensive lineman Pat Elflein off waivers on Monday, according to a source. Elflein was put on Injured Reserve after injuring his thumb in practice after the season-opener against the Packers and he hasn't played since. The Vikings chose to move on and waived him last weekend. It's unclear […]

49ers Put Arik Armstead On COVID-19 List

The San Francisco 49ers placed defensive lineman Arik Armstead on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday. It's unclear if Armstead tested positive for COVID-19 or if he was deemed a high-risk close contact of someone else who did. Either way, he'll have plenty of time to clear the league's COVID-19 protocols with their bye coming in […]

Drew Lock Could Miss Practice Wednesday

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (ribs) has a muscle strain around his ribs, according to a source. Nothing is broken, but head coach Vic Fangio said that Lock is questionable for practice on Wednesday. Depending on how much Lock can do in practice this week, he could very well be questionable to play in Week […]

Chiefs Sign Andy Reid, Brett Veach To Extensions

The Kansas City Chiefs signed head coach Andy Reid and general manager Brett Veach to contract extensions on Monday, less than a year after they helped lead the team to their first Super Bowl win in 50 years. The 62-year-old Reid won his 230th career game in Week 9 over the Panthers, moving him into […]

Braves Sign Drew Smyly To One-Year Deal

The Atlanta Braves signed left-hander Drew Smyly to a one-year, $11 million deal on Monday. The 31-year-old went 0-1 with a 3.42 ERA in five starts and two relief outings for the Giants last season after San Francisco signed him to a one-year deal in January. He was released by the Rangers after going 4-7 […]

Washington Pleased With Alex Smith

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera thinks quarterback Alex Smith has successfully completed his journey from a gruesome leg injury to become the team's starter. Smith was 38-for-55 for 390 yards in the narrow Week 10 loss to the Lions. The 36-year-old has two years left on his contract after this season, although releasing […]