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Alshon Jeffery Unlikely To Debut On Thursday Night
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said it would be hard to get wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (foot) ready on a short week against the Giants on Thursday night. Jeffery has been limited so far in practice this week, but the Eagles remain cautious with him since he has yet to play in 2020 while […]
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Eagles Expect DeSean Jackson, Lane Johnson Back Thursday
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said that he anticipates both wide receiver DeSean Jackson (hamstring) and offensive tackle Lane Johnson (ankle) playing on Thursday night against the Giants. Neither Jackson nor Johnson were on the team's final injury report for Thursday night. Jackson has missed the last three games and has been limited in […]
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Joey Slye Placed On COVID-19 List
The Carolina Panthers placed kicker Joey Slye and offensive lineman Trent Scott on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday. They are going on the list not because of a positive COVID-19 test, but because of close contact, according to a source. Slye has made a league-leading 16 field goals on 18 tries this year, so this […]
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Saints Mum On Michael Thomas' Week 7 Status
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton said the team hasn't decided on whether wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) will play in Week 7 against the Panthers. "We'll see. I think he's feeling better. We really don't get into injuries or predictions, so you guys will be the first to know," Payton said. It was […]
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Dodgers Expected To Go With Bullpen In Game 2
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts wasn't willing to divulge who would start Game 2 of the World Series against the Rays on Wednesday. "It's going to be a bullpen, whatever, kind of game, using various arms," Roberts said. "Who starts that game, I just don't know yet." They'll be opposed by 2018 American League […]
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Mark Ingram II Expected Back Against Pittsburgh
Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram II's (ankle) MRI exam showed a mid- to high-ankle sprain that isn't considered serious, according to a source. With the Ravens on bye this week, head coach John Harbaugh said on Monday that Ingram will likely be back on Nov. 1 for the Week 8 game against the Steelers. […]
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Marcus Mariota Designated To Return From Injured Reserve
The Las Vegas Raiders designated quarterback Marcus Mariota (pectoral) to return from Injured Reserve and also signed former Cowboys defensive lineman David Irving to the practice squad on Tuesday. Mariota was brought in during the offseason to push Derek Carr for the starting gig, but the former Tennessee Titan got hurt before the start of […]
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MyCole Pruitt Activated From COVID-19 List
The Tennessee Titans activated tight end MyCole Pruitt and defensive back Breon Borders from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday. Pruitt will rejoin the 53-man roster and is eligible to play in Week 7 against the Steelers. In his three games with Tennessee in 2020, Pruitt has caught all three of his targets for 17 yards […]
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Christian McCaffrey Not Expected To Play In Week 7
Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (ankle) isn't expected to play in Week 7 against the Saints, which will be the fifth game he's missed since suffering a high ankle sprain in Week 2, according to sources. The Panthers are being cautious with their star running back, but McCaffrey is getting closer to a return […]
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Randy Arozarena Breaking Out In Playoffs
Tampa Bay Rays rookie outfielder Randy Arozarena has been this year's breakout star during the postseason. He became the first rookie position player to be named Most Valuable Player of an LCS or World Series in the American League Championship Series against the Astros. Arozarena's first hit in the World Series will be his 22nd […]
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Cowboys Players Turning On Coaching Staff?
The Dallas Cowboys sit at 2-4 after a Monday night drubbing at the hands of the Cardinals, and the players are starting to voice their discontent with head coach Mike McCarthy and his coaching staff. An anonymous player said, "Totally unprepared. They don’t teach. They don’t have any sense of adjusting on the fly." Another […]
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Rams Sign Kai Forbath
The Los Angeles Rams signed kicker Kai Forbath on Tuesday. Forbath was cut by the Cowboys earlier this year and hasn't kicked at all in 2020. The 33-year-old kicked in just four games in 2019 with the Cowboys and Patriots and made all 11 of his field-goal tries. He's bounced around the NFL in his […]
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Rays Add Brett Phillips, Ryan Sherriff To World Series Roster
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Brett Phillips and left-handed pitcher Ryan Sherriff have been added to the team's roster for the World Series. Right-hander Aaron Slegers and left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado were subsequently dropped from the roster. Tampa will go with 13 pitchers against the Dodgers, one fewer than they used during the American League Championship […]
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Buccaneers Trade For Steve McLendon
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially acquired defensive tackle Steve McLendon and a 2023 seventh-round pick from the New York Jets on Tuesday in exchange for a 2022 sixth-round pick. In six games for the Jets this year, McLendon has 14 combined tackles (eight solo). The 6-foot-3, 310-pounder signed with Gang Green as a free agent […]
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Devin Bush To Have Season-Ending Surgery Wednesday
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that linebacker Devin Bush (knee) will undergo surgery to fix his torn ACL on Wednesday. Bush will miss the remainder of the 2020 season. It's a big blow to the Steelers Defense, as the No. 10 overall pick from 2019 had been a big contributor in the middle […]
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Sterling Shepard Back At Practice Tuesday
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (toe) returned to practice on Tuesday. If all goes well, the hope is that he will return from Injured Reserve to play Thursday night against the Eagles. Shepard led the team in receiving last year and has caught eight of his 10 targets for 76 yards in his […]
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Dolphins Name Tua Tagovailoa As The Starter
The Miami Dolphins are naming rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa their starting quarterback heading into their Week 7 bye week, according to a source. Veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick will now serve as the backup after Tagovailoa made his NFL debut in the blowout win over the Jets in Week 6. The rookie from Alabama completed both of […]
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John Ross III Asking For A Trade
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross III has asked the team for a trade. The speedy former ninth overall pick had been inactive for three straight weeks before returning to action in Week 6, but he played just one snap against the Colts. Ross' agent said that his client is frustrated with his lack of […]
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Wander Franco Unlikely To Debut In World Series
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, the No. 1 prospect in baseball per MLB Pipeline, is unlikely to make his debut in the World Series against the Dodgers. Franco shared a photo on Instagram of his jersey with a World Series 2020 patch on the sleeve on Monday, fueling speculation that he could be added […]
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Walker Buehler To Start Game 3 Of World Series
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler will start Game 3 of the World Series against the Rays on Friday. Buehler started Game 1 in the first three rounds of the playoffs, but he just pitched on Saturday in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series. Instead, lefty Clayton Kershaw will be pitching on […]
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Zack Martin Suffers Concussion Monday Night
Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl right guard Zack Martin (concussion) left the Monday night game against the Cardinals in the first quarter after suffering a concussion. Martin was ruled out to begin the second half with the team trailing 21-3. The Cowboys above-average offensive line has been decimated by injuries this year. Pro Bowl center Travis […]
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Melvin Ingram Designated To Return From Injured Reserve
The Los Angeles Chargers have designated defensive end Melvin Ingram (knee) to return from Injured Reserve. Ingram was placed on the IR after the Week 2 loss to the Chiefs. The pass-rusher has two tackles, two passes defensed and one interception in his two games this year and will return to a strong Chargers Defense […]
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Mark Ingram II Dealing With Ankle Sprain
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that running back Mark Ingram III (ankle) is dealing with an ankle sprain, but the team is hopeful that he can return after the team's Week 7 bye to face the Steelers in Week 8. Ingram was injured in the Week 6 win over the Eagles in the […]
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Clayton Kershaw To Start Game 1 Against Rays
Los Angeles Dodgers three-time National League Cy Young winner Clayton Kershaw will start Game 1 of the World Series against the Rays on Tuesday. Kershaw will be going on normal rest after he threw five-plus innings and allowed four runs in the Game 4 loss to the Braves in the National League Championship Series. The […]
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Cam Erving Goes On COVID-19 List
The Dallas Cowboys placed offensive lineman Cam Erving on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday, but he hasn't tested positive but isn't feeling well, according to a source. As we enter the cold and flu season, it's part of the NFL protocols that are expected to become more of a factor for teams and players. Anyone […]
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Bills Defense Shaking Up Defensive Line
Buffalo Bills defensive end Trent Murphy and defensive tackle Harrison Phillips are expected to be healthy scratches on Monday against the Chiefs, according to sources. Defensive end Bryan Cox Jr. and defensive tackle Justin Zimmer have been elevated from the practice squad. The shakeup comes a week after the Bills failed to sack Titans quarterback […]
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Leighton Vander Esch Activated, Expected To Play Monday
The Dallas Cowboys moved linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (collarbone) to the active roster on Monday and placed quarterback Dak Prescott (ankle) on Injured Reserve in a corresponding move. Vander Esch, who broke his collarbone in Week 1, is expected to play on Monday night against the Cardinals. It's great news for a Cowboys Defense that […]
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Panthers Working Virtually Monday And Tuesday
"Out of an abundance of caution," the Carolina Panthers will work virtually Monday and Tuesday because of an unconfirmed positive COVID-19 test. The team is "scheduled to operate on our regular itinerary on Wednesday," the team said in a statement. It's unknown if the test came from players, coaches or non-football personnel. The Panthers are […]
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Tyler Glasnow, Blake Snell To Start First Two Games Of Series
Tampa Bay Rays right-handed pitcher Tyler Glasnow will start Game 1 of the World Series against the Dodgers on Tuesday, while left-hander Blake Snell will get the nod in Game 2 on Wednesday. Glasnow has a 4.66 ERA in four starts this postseason with 25 strikeouts in his 19 1/3 innings. Snell has sported an […]
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Raiders Place Damon Arnette On COVID-19 List
The Las Vegas Raiders are placing rookie cornerback Damon Arnette on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday, according to a source. No other Raiders players or personnel have tested positive, and Maurice Hurst, the lone player previously on the COVID-19 list, has been cleared to return to practice this week. Arnette, a first-round pick, was already […]
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