Raiders Defense Hit Hard By COVID-19

Nearly the entire Las Vegas Raiders starting defense is going on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday because of high-risk close contacts with defensive end Clelin Ferrell, who tested positive for coronavirus. However, because they are just close contacts, they will be eligible to play against the division-rival Chiefs on Sunday night in Week 11 if […]

Matthew Stafford Non-Committal About Playing In Week 11

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (thumb) isn't committing to playing in Week 11 against the Panthers after partially tearing a ligament in his right thumb in the Week 10 win over Washington. "Just taking it day to day. Trying to figure out if I can get through it. ... See if I can go out […]

Chris Harris Jr. Returning To Practice

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (foot), who has been out since Week 3 with a foot injury, will return to practice on Wednesday. Harris went on the short-term Injured Reserve after suffering the injury earlier this year, but he could make his return in Week 11 against the Jets. The Bolts will welcome […]

Matthew Stafford, Marvin Jones, Danny Amendola Miss Practice

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (thumb) and wide receivers Marvin Jones Jr. and Danny Amendola (hip) missed practice on Wednesday. Stafford has a partially torn ligament in his right thumb, but he's expected to play through it in Week 11 against the Panthers. The veteran QB is as tough as they come and could still […]

Kenny Golladay Returns To Practice Wednesday

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (hip) returned to practice on Wednesday after missing the last two games. It's a good sign that Golladay will be able to return in Week 11 against the Panthers, but fantasy managers will want to see him make it through the week with full practice participation before throwing him […]

Clelin Ferrell Likely Out For Raiders Defense

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell tested positive for COVID-19 and is likely to miss the Week 11 game against the division-rival Chiefs. Ferrell was placed on the COVID-19 list on Tuesday. Safety Lamarcus Joyner, who was also put on the list, was deemed a high-risk close contact. If Joyner tests negative, he could […]

Teams Interested In Steven Brault

Teams have been calling about Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Steven Brault, according to a source. Brault is attractive because he carries three years of control and had a career-best 3.38 ERA in 2020. The 28-year-old is also in his first year of arbitration eligibility. He was arguably the team's best starter last year in the shortened […]

Christian McCaffrey Officially Ruled Out For Week 11

The Carolina Panthers have officially ruled out running back Christian McCaffrey (shoulder) for Week 11 against the Lions. McCaffrey returned in Week 8 after being on Injured Reserve with a high-ankle sprain suffered in Week 2, but he'll now miss his second straight game with a shoulder ailment suffered in his return in Week 8. […]

Giants Fire Offensive Line Coach Mark Colombo

The New York Giants fired offensive line coach Mark Colombo on Wednesday and are bringing in longtime NFL assistant Dave DeGuglielmo to replace him, according to sources. First-round left tackle Andrew Thomas hasn't really developed up front, which appears to be the primary motivation for this move. Head coach Joe Judge was spending more time […]

Russell Wilson Expecting Pressure From Cardinals

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson expects the Cardinals Defense to bring plenty of pressure in their rematch on Thursday night in Week 11. The Cardinals brought the pressure in the second half of their win over Seattle in the first meeting, sacking him twice in overtime and totaling nine QB hits on Wilson. The Cardinals […]

Steelers Looking To Improve Running Game

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said the team has had a lull with their running game in recent weeks, as they averaged 136.8 yards on the ground in their first five games, a number that has dropped to 58 yards per game. They had a season-low 44 rushing yards against a bad Bengals run […]

Emmanuel Ogbah Wants To Stay With Dolphins

Miami Dolphins defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah, who signed a two-year, $15 million deal in the offseason, said he wants to stay in Miami for the long haul. Ogbah has broke out in 2020 with eight sacks in nine games, trailing only Myles Garrett and T.J. Watt in the AFC. The 27-year-old former first-round pick of […]

Cody Parkey, Jack Conklin Placed On COVID-19 List

The Cleveland Browns are placing kicker Cody Parkey, offensive tackle Jack Conklin and long snapper Charley Hughlett on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday. All three players were deemed as high-risk close contacts, so their status for Week 11 against the Eagles is to be determined. The Browns have kicker Matthew McCrane on their practice squad […]

Drew Brees Likely Out At Least Two Weeks

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (ribs, lung) is dealing with cracked ribs on both sides and a punctured lung, and he'll likely be out at least two weeks. There was no change in his status after additional tests on Tuesday, according to sources. Jameis Winston is expected to see plenty of playing time in […]

Christian McCaffrey Not Expected To Practice Wednesday

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (shoulder) is not expected to practice on Wednesday, according to a source. Head coach Matt Rhule has been optimistic that McCaffrey can play in Week 11 against the Lions, but a missed practice to begin the week isn't a good sign. As things stand now, fantasy managers shouldn't expect […]

Cardinals Defense Loses Corey Peters For The Season

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said that defensive tackle Corey Peters (knee) will miss the rest of the season because of his knee injury. Peters has started nearly every game for the team in the last five seasons, so his loss will be a big one for Arizona's defensive line the rest of the […]

Drew Lock Should Practice Later This Week

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (ribs), who is dealing with a muscle strain and bruising near his ribs, is not expected to do much of anything in practice on Wednesday. However, he should practice later in the week, giving him a chance to suit up in Week 11 against the Dolphins. Lock is coming off […]

Chiefs Defense Expected To Add DeAndre Baker

The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to sign former Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker to their practice squad in the coming days, according to a source. Baker, a first-round pick (30th overall) for New York in 2019, is headed to Kansas City for a visit, which is his only planned visit. The Giants released the 23-year-old […]

Cody Bellinger Has Surgery On Shoulder

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger (shoulder) underwent surgery on Tuesday to fix the right shoulder that he dislocated while celebrating a home run in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series against the Braves. Bellinger will start his rehab in Arizona next week and should be ready for spring training in 2021. The […]

Drew Lock Considered Week-To-Week

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (ribs) has bad muscle strains and bruising in his ribs and is considered week-to-week, according to a source. The good news is Lock doesn't have any fractures, but he should still be considered highly questionable to play in Week 11 against the Dolphins. Monitor his practice status closely during the […]

Clelin Ferrell, Lamarcus Joyner Going On COVID-19 List

The Las Vegas Raiders placed defensive end Clelin Ferrell and defensive back Lamarcus Joyner on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday. If both Ferrell and Joyner were deemed high-risk close contacts of someone that tested positive for the virus, they'll have a chance to play in Week 12 against the division-rival Chiefs. But if both players […]

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 […]