Bengals Defense Claims Takkarist McKinley Off Waivers

The Cincinnati Bengals claimed former Atlanta Falcons first-round defensive end Takkarist McKinley off waivers on Wednesday. Cincinnati traded disgruntled defensive end Carlos Dunlap to the Seahawks at the deadline this year, so they'll replace him with another player looking for a change of scenery. McKinley criticized the Falcons on social media after they didn't find […]

Josh Tomlin Returns To Braves

Right-handed pitcher Josh Tomlin agreed to a $1 million deal on Wednesday to return to the Atlanta Braves for a third season. The deal includes a 2022 team option worth $1.25 million. The 36-year-old went 2-2 with a 4.76 ERA in 17 games for the Braves in 2020. Tomlin was much better as a reliever […]

Titans Activate Adoree' Jackson From Injured Reserve

The Tennessee Titans activated cornerback Adoree' Jackson (knee) from Injured Reserve, but he will not play on Thursday night against the Colts. Jackson's return will take a lot of pressure off cornerback Malcolm Butler on the outside, but he won't be able to help them against Indianapolis this week. With the 25-year-old available probably next […]

49ers Defense Loses Jaquiski Tartt To Injured Reserve

The San Francisco 49ers placed safety Jaquiski Tartt (toe) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday. They also promoted running back Austin Walter to the active roster and signed quarterback Josh Johnson to their practice squad. Tartt suffered a toe injury in last Thursday's blowout loss to the Packers after missing the previous two games with a […]

Sterling Shepard, Devonta Freeman Limited In Practice

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (hip, toe) and running back Devonta Freeman (ankle) were both limited in practice on Wednesday. Shepard's injuries aren't believed to be too serious and he should be able to suit up in Week 10 against the Eagles after he played a season-high 78 percent of the offensive snaps […]

Christian McCaffrey Dealing With AC Joint Injury

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said that running back Christian McCaffrey (shoulder) is dealing with an AC joint issue in his shoulder and "probably" won't play in Week 10 against the division-rival Buccaneers. Rhule also said he doesn't anticipate this injury keeping McCaffrey out for the rest of the season. The All-Pro back is […]

Jack Doyle Out, Mo Alie-Cox Questionable

Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle (concussion) has been ruled out for Thursday night's game against the Titans. Meanwhile, tight end Mo Alie-Cox (knee) was a full practice participant on Wednesday, but he is listed as questionable for the Week 10 contest. Doyle wasn't really expected to play in this game after suffering a head […]

T.Y. Hilton Will Play On Thursday

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (groin), who missed the Week 9 loss to the Ravens with a groin injury, is off the final injury report this week and will play against the Titans on Thursday night. It's good news for the Colts offense coming off a loss, but it's really hard to trust Hilton […]

Joey Bosa Still In Concussion Protocol

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said that defensive end Joey Bosa (concussion) will take part in individual drills in practice on Wednesday, but the pass-rusher remains in the league's concussion protocol. Bosa was inactive in the Week 9 loss to the division-rival Raiders, but he looks to be making progress this week and […]

Kenyan Drake Returns To Practice Wednesday

Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake (ankle) returned to practice on Wednesday. This is great news for Drake getting back on the field this weekend against the Bills after he was inactive in the Week 9 loss to the Dolphins. If Drake returns to his lead-back role for Arizona this Sunday, he'd be in the […]

George Springer Rejects Astros Qualifying Offer

Outfielder George Springer officially rejected the Houston Astros qualifying offer of $18.9 million for the 2021 season on Wednesday. Springer will now be free to sign with any team. If he signs with a team other than Houston, the Astros would receive draft-pick compensation. He will be hitting free agency for the first time at […]

Joe Mixon Doesn't Take Part In Team Drills

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (foot) didn't take part in team drills at practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Zac Taylor. Mixon didn't play in Weeks 7 or 8 and had the Week 9 bye to rest up, but it looks like he still might have a difficult time getting cleared in time […]

Bengals Practice-Squad Player Tests Positive For COVID-19

Cincinnati Bengals defensive back Winston Rose, a practice-squad player, was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday after testing positive for the virus. As a result, the Bengals are holding a handful of defensive backs out of practice on Wednesday, according to sources. The expectation is that they will return on Thursday, so they aren't […]

Christian McCaffrey Won't Play In Week 10

Updating a previous report, Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (shoulder) will not play in Week 10 against the division-rival Buccaneers, according to a league source. McCaffrey is going for a second opinion on the shoulder that he injured late in the Week 9 loss to the Chiefs, but it looks like he won't play […]

DJ LeMahieu Won't Accept Yankees Qualifying Offer

Infielder DJ LeMahieu will not accept the New York Yankees qualifying offer and will test the open market as a free agent, according to a source. LeMahieu was one of six free agents to receive the one-year, $18.9 million offer. The 32-year-old is a finalist for the American League MVP after winning the MLB batting […]

Bryce Love Returning To Practice

Washington Football Team running back Bryce Love (knee) is returning to practice on Wednesday. Love is currently on the Injured Reserve, but he could return to the team in a few weeks and give the running back room more depth behind rookie Antonio Gibson, J.D. McKissic and Peyton Barber. The 23-year-old from Stanford missed all […]

Baker Mayfield Activated From COVID-19 List

The Cleveland Browns officially activated quarterback Baker Mayfield from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday. Mayfield was put on the COVID-19 list on Saturday after he came in close contact with a staff member who had tested positive for the virus. His stint on the COVID-19 list came at a good time with the team on […]

Christian McCaffrey Not Expected To Play This Week

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (shoulder) is not expected to play in Week 10 against the division-rival Buccaneers due to the right shoulder injury that he suffered in Week 9 against the Chiefs, according to sources. McCaffrey is now considered week-to-week and is receiving a second opinion on his right shoulder. The All-Pro running […]

Preston Williams Going On Injured Reserve

The Miami Dolphins are placing wide receiver Preston Williams (foot) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday. Williams will miss at least the next three weeks after being carted to the locker room in the Week 9 win over the Cardinals. The 23-year-old was really becoming a valuable fantasy asset with rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa taking a […]

Marlon Humphrey Activated From COVID-19 List

The Baltimore Ravens activated cornerback Marlon Humphrey from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday, and he will play in Week 10 against the Patriots. Humphrey will wind up just missing one game after testing positive for COVID-19 last week. His return is great news for an already strong Ravens Defense, but the All-Pro will certainly make […]

Ben Roethlisberger Has Good Chance Of Playing Sunday

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who was placed on the COVID-19 list this week because he was deemed as a high-risk close contact of tight end Vance McDonald, has a very good chance of playing in Week 10 against the division-rival Bengals. His last close contact with McDonald came on Sunday, so if Roethlisberger continues […]

Aaron Sanchez Has Thrown For Multiple Teams

Free-agent right-hander Aaron Sanchez (shoulder) has thrown for multiple teams recently, according to his agent, Scott Boras. Boras also said that Sanchez's fastball is averaging between 2,700 and 2,800 rpm. "He'll be a starting pitcher (in 2020)," Boras said. Sanchez missed all of 2020 while recovering from right shoulder surgery. His four-seamer and sinker were […]

Giants Sign Jason Vosler Tuesday

The San Francisco Giants agreed to terms on a major league deal with infielder Jason Vosler on Tuesday. The 27-year-old played for Triple-A El Paso in the Padres organization in 2019, setting career-highs in batting average (.291), on-base percentage (.367), slugging percentage (.523) and OPS (.890). A 16th round pick of the Cubs in 2014, […]

Mets Think Trevor Bauer Would Be A Good Fit

New York Mets president Sandy Alderson said that he's a fan of free-agent starting pitcher Trevor Bauer's brash personality. "If guys see someone performing, they'll live with whatever the baggage is. I actually think Bauer would be a great personality in New York. I think he's the kind of guy that fans would embrace," Alderson […]

Don Mattingly Wins Manager Of The Year Award With Marlins

Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly was named the National League Manager of the Year on Tuesday for leading the team to their first playoff appearance in 17 years despite the COVID-19 pandemic threatening to derail the entire season. Mattingly was the fifth person in history to win the award after being named Most Valuable Player, […]

Kevin Cash Named AL Manager Of The Year

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash was named the American League Manager of the Year on Tuesday. Cash led the Rays to their first AL East title since 2010 despite having 13 players on the injured list on Sept. 1. Twelve Rays had at least one save and the pitching staff's 3.56 ERA was the […]

Ravens Defense Adds Tramon Williams

The Baltimore Ravens signed veteran cornerback Tramon Williams on Tuesday to provide some experienced depth to their injury riddled secondary. The 37-year-old will replace Khalil Dorsey (shoulder), who became the fourth cornerback to be put on Injured Reserve this season due to a dislocated shoulder. Williams is a 13-year NFL veteran and will serve as […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Has Successful Knee Surgery

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) had successful surgery to fix his torn ACL on Tuesday in Florida. The Browns said in a statement that Beckham's surgery was performed by Dr. James Andrews and that OBJ is expected to be ready for the 2021 season. His second season with Cleveland ended against Cincinnati […]

Dalton Keene Put On Injured Reserve

The New England Patriots placed rookie tight end Dalton Keene (knee) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. Rookie Devin Asiasi is also on IR, so that leaves just Ryan Izzo as the only current tight end on the team's active roster. Keene, a third-round pick out of Virginia Tech, has played in just one game this […]

A.J. Brown, Jadeveon Clowney Practice In Full

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (knee) and defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (knee, illness) were both full participants in practice on Tuesday after sitting out on Monday. Brown caught four of his nine targets for 101 yards and a touchdown in Week 9 in the win over the Bears. He now has 31 catches and […]