Bears Defense Dealing With Injuries To Secondary

Chicago Bears defensive back DeAndre Houston-Carter (concussion) exited the wild-card playoff game against the Saints on Sunday with a head injury and is being evaluated for a concussion. Meanwhile, the Bears ruled defensive back Sherrick McManis (hamstring) out for the second half. Chicago's secondary was also missing cornerbacks Buster Skrine (concussion) and Jaylon Johnson (shoulder) […]

Yankees Sign Jhoulys Chacin, Tyler Lyons, Socrates Brito

The New York Yankees signed right-hander Jhoulys Chacin, left-hander Tyler Lyons and outfielder Socrates Brito to minor league deals on Sunday. Chacin has 12 major league seasons under his belt and has thrown 1,324 innings, including 226 starts. The 33-year-old has a 6.06 ERA (75 ERA+) in 108 1/3 innings with the Brewers, Red Sox […]

Frank Reich Wants Philip Rivers Back In 2021

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich wants quarterback Philip Rivers to be the team's starting quarterback in 2021. "As I sit here right now, yes, I want Philip Rivers to be my starting quarterback next year," Reich said. "... I think Philip still has a lot of good football (left)." The 39-year-old is set to […]

Ronald Jones II's Status To Be Determined

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II (quadriceps) couldn't get his leg loose before the wild-card win over the Washington Football Team on Saturday night, and swelling he sustained during pre-game warm-ups forced him to stay on the sidelines for the entire game. Jones didn't exacerbate the injury, but his status for the Divisional […]

Alvin Kamara, Michael Thomas Officially Active

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara and wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) are officially active for the wild-card playoff game against the Bears on Sunday. Kamara tested positive for COVID-19 and missed the Week 17 regular season finale but has been cleared from all the protocols. He was the top fantasy RB in PPR […]

Alex Smith Waiting To Make Decision On Future

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith said he hasn't reached a decision on his playing future and will take a few weeks to clear his head and talk his future over with his wife. The veteran quarterback didn't play in the wild-card loss to the Buccaneers on Saturday night due to a right calf strain […]

Joc Pederson's Extreme Splits Complicate Free-Agent Case

Free-agent outfielder Joc Pederson is coming off a career-worst season in 2020 in 43 games, but he rebounded with a .991 OPS during the Dodgers World Series run in the postseason. Pederson is an extreme platoon bat and has slashed .239/.348/.505 (129 wRC+) with 121 home runs since 2015 against right-handed pitchers. Against lefties, he's […]

Cooper Kupp Fine After Suffering Knee Contusion

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (knee) suffered a knee contusion late in the fourth quarter of the wild-card win over the division-rival Seahawks on Saturday. He will be fine and should be active in the Divisional Round next weekend. The 27-year-old left the game late and didn't return with the game already decided, […]

Rams Hopeful Aaron Donald Will Be Available Next Weekend

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that the team is hopeful that defensive lineman Aaron Donald (ribs) will be available to play in the Divisional Round next weekend after the Rams beat the division-rival Seahawks in the wild-card round on Saturday. Donald was injured late in the game when he was taking quarterback […]

Phillies More Unlikely To Re-Sign J.T. Realmuto?

With every addition that the Mets and Braves make to their already strong rosters in the National League East, the thought of the Philadelphia Phillies making the postseason in the short term becomes less realistic, which in turn could make re-signing catcher J.T. Realmuto less likely. Realmuto will turn 30 years old in March and […]

George Springer Asking For $175 Million?

Free-agent outfielder George Springer is believed to be seeking around $175 million on the free-agent market. The Toronto Blue Jays offer is well below $150 million, and it would be shocking if the New York Mets gave Springer the $175 million he desires, especially after just trading for shortstop Francisco Lindor and starting pitcher Carlos […]

Taylor Heinicke Suffers AC Joint Sprain

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (shoulder) suffered an AC joint sprain in his shoulder that caused him to leave the game temporarily in the wild-card loss to the Buccaneers on Saturday night. X-rays came back negative. The 27-year-old made just his second career start against Tampa with Alex Smith (calf) inactive and was impressive, […]

Doug Pederson On Shaky Ground

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson's status is on shaky ground and he could be out as the head coach if owner Jeffrey Lurie is not confident about Pederson's vision for the team in their next meeting, according to sources. The two are expected to meet again early this week in Florida after discussions this […]

Mitchell Trubisky Needs Long Playoff Run

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky isn't guaranteed to return as the team's starting quarterback in 2021, but that could change if he's able to pull a big upset over the Saints in the wild-card round on Sunday. The Bears declined Trubisky's fifth-year option and traded for Nick Foles before the 2020 season. He won the […]

Willie Snead IV Active For Wild-Card Game

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Willie Snead IV (ankle) is active for the wild-card playoff game against the Titans on Sunday. Cornerback Marlon Humphrey (shoulder), defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (thigh) and cornerback Jimmy Smith (ribs, shoulder) are also active, giving Baltimore's defense a boost against the NFL's leading rusher in Derrick Henry. Snead got in two […]

Mark Ingram II A Healthy Scratch Again

Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram II is a healthy inactive yet again for the wild-card playoff game against the Titans on Sunday. Joining him on the inactive list are punter Johnny Townsend, wide receivers Chris Moore and James Proche II, outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson, offensive lineman R.J. Prince and defensive tackle Broderick Washington. Ingram […]

Drew Brees Likely To Retire After Season

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is expected to retire after the season, according to people close to him. Brees hasn't officially announced his decision, but it sounds as though this will be his last season. If he does decide to hang up his cleats, he has a contract with NBC waiting for him. If […]

Jamal Adams Needs Offseason Surgery

Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams (shoulders, fingers) played Saturday's wild-card game against the Rams with a torn labrum in his left shoulder that will require offseason surgery. Adams also has a right shoulder injury that could need offseason surgery, and the All-Pro safety also plans to have surgery on the fingers on his left hand. […]

Terry Fontenot A Finalist For Atlanta's GM Opening

New Orleans Saints vice president/assistant general manager of pro personnel Terry Fontenot is one of "two or three finalists" for the Atlanta Falcons general manager job, according to league sources. The Saints could be rewarded for losing a minority head coach or executive if Fontenot leaves for the division-rival Falcons by receiving two compensatory third-round […]

Jared Goff, John Wolford Should Be OK

Los Angeles Rams quarterbacks Jared Goff (thumb) and John Wolford (neck) are both banged up following the wild-card win over the Seahawks, but a source said that both of them "should be OK." Wolford took a hard hit to his head/neck in the first quarter and was sent to the hospital, but he returned to […]

Chase Young Suffers Mild Ankle Sprain

Washington Football Team rookie pass-rusher Chase Young (ankle) suffered just a mild ankle sprain in the wild-card loss to the Buccaneers on Saturday night and was limited late in the game. It would've made Young questionable to play in the Divisional Round had the team advanced, but Young should be fine heading into the offseason […]

Carlton Davis Returns For Buccaneers Defense

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis (groin) is active for the wild-card playoff game against the Washington Football Team on Saturday night. Davis has been out since the Week 15 win over the Falcons, so his return is a huge boost to a secondary that has been much more vulnerable than the team's rush defense […]

Terry McLaurin, Antonio Gibson Active Against Bucs

Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin (ankle) and rookie running back Antonio Gibson (toe) are both active for the wild-card playoff game against the Buccaneers on Saturday night. Both players were limited in practice this week and were fully expected to suit up. McLaurin has the skills to exploit this Buccaneers pass defense, but […]

Red Sox In Serious Trade Talks Involving Andrew Benintendi

The Boston Red Sox are in serious trade talks with multiple teams regarding outfielder Andrew Benintendi as they look for more prospects with emphasis on pitching and the outfield, according to multiple sources. Nothing is imminent, however. Benintendi slashed .282/.359/.447 with 38 home runs, 78 doubles and 42 stolen bases in 333 games from 2016-18, […]

Phillies Acquire Sam Coonrod From Giants

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired right-hander Sam Coonrod from the San Francisco Giants on Saturday in exchange for right-hander Carson Ragsdale, according to Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski. The 28-year-old Coonrod has made 51 career appearances for the Giants after being a fifth-round pick in 2014 out of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Coonrod had a […]

Aaron Donald Questionable To Return Saturday

Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald (ribs) is questionable to return to the wild-card playoff game against the Seahawks on Saturday after suffering an injury in the third quarter. Donald suffered the injury while tackling quarterback Russell Wilson and immediately grabbed at his ribs before walking back into the locker room for further evaluation. […]

Cubs Continue To Listen On Kris Bryant, Willson Contreras

The Chicago Cubs continue to listen to trade offers for third baseman Kris Bryant and catcher Willson Contreras, despite sending starting pitcher Yu Darvish to the Padres and clearing $21 million from the 2021 payroll. The Los Angeles Angels make sense as a trade partner for Contreras due to manager Joe Maddon's familiarity with the […]

Padres Working On Extension For Fernando Tatis Jr.

The San Diego Padres continue to work on a long-term contract extension with shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr., and they would ideally prefer it to be completed before the Mets sign a possible extension with newly acquired shortstop Francisco Lindor, according to a source. It's unclear if a Tatis extension will come in the next week, […]

Zack Moss' Season Could Be Over

Buffalo Bills rookie running back Zack Moss (ankle) is expected to miss some time and could have played in the final game of his rookie season after being carted off the field due to an ankle injury in the 27-24 wild-card win over the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday. Moss saw seven carries for 21 yards […]

John Wolford Questionable To Return Against Seattle

Los Angeles Rams quarterback John Wolford (neck) is questionable to return to the wild-card playoff game against the Seahawks on Saturday after taking a hard hit to the head/neck on a designed run play in the first quarter. Wolford started over the injured Jared Goff (thumb) and was moving the ball well on the second […]