Takkarist McKinley Voices Displeasure After Not Being Traded

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley made it known on Twitter that he wasn't happy about not being traded at Tuesday's deadline. "These @AtlantaFalcons turned down a second-round draft pick when I requested to get traded last year," McKinley wrote. "The same @AtlantaFalcons turned down a fifth- and sixth-round draft pick from multiple teams when […]

Mets Expected To Be A Top Suitor For J.T. Realmuto

Free-agent catcher J.T. Realmuto is one of the most coveted free agents this offseason, especially at his position, and the New York Mets are expected to be one of his top suitors this winter with new owner Steve Cohen looking to make an immediate splash. Former Mets general manager and current MLB Network Radio analyst […]

Kendrick Bourne Tests Positive For COVID-19

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, according to a source. It means that Bourne will not play on Thursday night against the Packers. Any players deemed to be high-risk close contacts of his will also be ruled out, assuming the Week 9 game goes on as scheduled on […]

Javon Wims' Two-Game Suspension Upheld

Chicago Bears wide receiver Javon Wims' two-game suspension for punching Saints defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson in the helmet in Week 8 was upheld by appeals officer James Thrash, according to a source. Wims will miss the next two games against the Titans and Vikings. The 26-year-old violated the league's personal conduct rules by inciting a […]

49ers Shut Down Facility Due To Positive COVID-19 Test

The San Francisco 49ers shut down their facility on Wednesday due to a positive COVID-19 test result, according to a source. Everything will be conducted virtually on Wednesday. With their Week 9 game scheduled for Thursday night against the Packers, this raises concerns about whether the game will be pushed back to Sunday or even […]

Bears Release Ted Ginn Jr.

The Chicago Bears released veteran wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. on Wednesday, according to a source. The Bears likely tried to trade the 35-year-old wideout but found no takers before the Tuesday deadline. In an offense that has barely been able to support two fantasy relevant pass-catchers, Ginn was buried too far down on Chicago's […]

Nolan Arenado Headlines NL Gold Glove Winners

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado was awarded his eighth Gold Glove award on Tuesday in as many seasons. His 15 defensive runs saved this year were three more than any player at the hot corner. Arenado's streak is the second-longest to start a career in MLB history, behind Ichiro Suzuki's 10. It's the third-longest […]

Alex Gordon Wins Eighth Gold Glove In Final Season

Kansas City Royals outfielder Alex Gordon, who announced his retirement at the end of the 2020 season, won his eighth and final Gold Glove award on Tuesday. The 36-year-old finished off his career by winning a Gold Glove in four straight seasons. The other American League winners included Seattle Mariners first baseman Evan White, Cleveland […]

Aaron Jones Could Be A Game-Time Decision

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur hinted that running back Aaron Jones (calf) will be a game-time decision on Thursday night against the 49ers. "We'll give him up to game time, and then we'll figure it out. So, we'll see," LaFleur said. Jones has missed the last two games, but the Packers may continue […]

Jets Sticking With Adam Gase, Sam Darnold

New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas said that head coach Adam Gase is part of the solution to New York's problems. The Jets are the worst team in football at 0-8 and Gase has been on the hot seat for some time. Douglas also praised quarterback Sam Darnold's toughness and remains committed to him […]

George Kittle Going On Injured Reserve

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that tight end George Kittle (foot) will go on Injured Reserve after suffering multiple breaks in his foot in the Week 8 loss to the Seahawks. "They told me eight weeks. Kittle says two, but that's how he rolls. That's why he'll go on IR and if […]

49ers Waive Dante Pettis Tuesday

The San Francisco 49ers waived former second-round wide receiver Dante Pettis on Tuesday after failing in their attempt to trade him. Pettis fumbled in his first career kickoff return in the Week 8 loss to the Seahawks, which apparently was the last straw in a disappointing run with San Francisco. His rookie season in 2018 […]

Ravens Defense Could Be Short-Handed Sunday

The Baltimore Ravens placed linebackers Matt Judon, Patrick Queen, Malik Harrison and L.J. Fort, offensive guard Tyre Phillips, defensive back DeShon Elliott and practice-squad defensive back Terrell Bonds on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday because they were deemed high-risk close contacts of cornerback Marlon Humphrey, who tested positive for COVID-19 this week. Humphrey will be […]

Lions Place Jarrad Davis On COVID-19 List

The Detroit Lions placed linebacker Jarrad Davis on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday. Davis, the 21st overall pick in the first round in 2017, will not be eligible to play in Week 9 against the Vikings, which is good news for Vikings star running back Dalvin Cook. The 24-year-old has recorded 18 tackles (10 solo), […]

Titans Release Johnathan Joseph

The Tennessee Titans released veteran cornerback Johnathan Joseph on Tuesday. The 15-year veteran defensive back made it just seven games into his Tennessee tenure before being let go. A two-time Pro Bowler with the Texans in 2011 and 2012, Joseph had 28 tackles (24 solo), one interception, four passes defensed and one forced fumble for […]

Will Fuller V Staying In Houston

Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller V will remain with the team after the Texans and Green Bay Packers couldn't agree on value ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline. Fuller had been drawing attention from multiple teams in recent days, including the Packers, who have had their eye on the deep threat since the summer. Fuller […]

Myles Gaskin Expected To Miss Three Games

The Miami Dolphins acquired running back DeAndre Washington from the Chiefs on Tuesday because Myles Gaskin (knee) is dealing with a sprained MCL and is expected to miss three games, according to a source. Gaskins suffered the injury late in the Week 8 win over the Rams. Washington still may not have much fantasy upside […]

Garrett Gilbert, Cooper Rush Competing To Start In Week 9

The Dallas Cowboys will give quarterbacks Garrett Gilbert and Cooper Rush repetitions in practice this week and pick one of them to start under center at week's end against the Steelers in Week 9, according to sources. Andy Dalton (concussion) missed last week with a concussion and will miss this Sunday's game after going on […]

Jason Spriggs Tests Positive For COVID-19

Chicago Bears offensive tackle Jason Spriggs tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, according to a source. Offensive guard Germain Ifedi was determined to be a high-risk close contact as well. Ifedi will also go on the COVID-19 list, but he has a chance to be cleared and play in Week 9 against the Titans if […]

Ronnie Stanley Placed On Injured Reserve

The Baltimore Ravens placed left tackle Ronnie Stanley (ankle) on season-ending Injured Reserve on Tuesday after he suffered a serious ankle injury in the Week 8 loss to the Steelers. It came just days after he signed a $99 million contract with the team, but now he'll be out until 2021. Losing the 26-year-old All-Pro […]

Bucs Non-Committal On Antonio Brown's Role

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians is non-committal on what wide receiver Antonio Brown's role will be when he makes his team debut in Week 9 against the Saints on Sunday night. "He'll have his role – it could be 10 plays [or] it could be 35 plays. I wouldn't anticipate 60 plays, for […]

Dolphins Acquire DeAndre Washington From Chiefs

The Miami Dolphins are acquiring running back DeAndre Washington and a conditional seventh-round pick in 2021 from the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday in exchange for a conditional sixth-round pick in 2021, according to sources. The former Raider, Washington has just three carries for five yards and one reception for two yards in one game played […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Has New High-Ankle Sprain

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) has a new high-ankle sprain and will have a timetable of four to six weeks. Surgery remains an option. If Garoppolo goes under the knife, he would likely be out for the rest of the season. He can probably be dropped in […]

Tevin Coleman Out For Thursday Night

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that running back Tevin Coleman (knee) has been ruled out for the Thursday night game against the Packers after aggravating his knee injury in the Week 8 loss to the Seahawks. Coleman had just three carries for 20 yards before leaving the game last Sunday, and he was […]

Ravens Have Six High-Risk Close Contacts

The Baltimore Ravens have six "high-risk" close contacts identified after All-Pro cornerback Marlon Humphrey tested positive for COVID-19. It doesn't mean that the close contacts have tested positive for coronavirus, though, or preclude them from missing the Week 9 game against the Colts. Humphrey will miss this Sunday's game because he must quarantine for 10 […]

Isaiah Ford Traded To The Patriots

The New England Patriots acquired wide receiver Isaiah Ford from the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday in exchange for a conditional sixth-round pick in 2022, according to a source. The Patriots are in need of some bodies at the receiver position with Julian Edelman (knee) on Injured Reserve and N'Keal Harry (concussion) missing the last two […]

Cowboys Could Start Cooper Rush Against Steelers

The Dallas Cowboys are seriously considering turning to quarterback Cooper Rush in Week 9 against the Steelers with Andy Dalton (concussion) set to miss his second straight game after testing positive for COVID-19, according to a source. Rush is currently on the team's practice squad. Rookie Ben DiNucci was overwhelmed in the Week 8 loss […]

Andy Dalton Won't Play In Week 9

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton (concussion) will miss his second straight game in Week 9 against the Steelers after being placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday, according to multiple sources. Dalton sustained a concussion in Week 7 that kept him out of the Week 8 loss to the Eagles, but COVID-19 will keep him […]

Colby Parkinson Activated, Luke Willson Released

The Seattle Seahawks are activating rookie tight end Colby Parkinson (foot) on Tuesday, with tight end Luke Willson being released in a corresponding move, according to a source. Parkinson, a fourth-round pick out of Stanford, is unlikely to see much of a role behind the likes of veteran Greg Olsen, Will Dissly and Jacob Hollister. […]

John Elway Tests Positive For COVID-19

Denver Broncos president/general manager John Elway and chief executive officer Joe Ellis have both tested positive for COVID-19, according to a source. They are confident that their transmissions originated from outside the building. Per NFL protocols, Elway and Ellis are away from the team's facility on Tuesday. The Broncos coaches are game-planning remotely on Tuesday […]