Vikings Not Worried About Dalvin Cook's Health

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said running back Dalvin Cook's (ankle) "health is fine" after offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak said that Cook is "beat up." Cook is averaging almost 25 touches per game and has played 64.7 percent of the offensive snaps this year, ranking second in the NFL in total rushing attempts (219). […]

Tua Tagovailoa At Practice Wednesday

Miami Dolphins rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (thumb) took part in the portion of practice open to the media on Wednesday and was wearing black tape around his left wrist and lower part of his left thumb. Tagovailoa missed the Week 12 win over the Jets after jamming his thumb in practice last week. Miami is […]

Colt McCoy To See First-Team Reps Wednesday

New York Giants head coach Joe Judge said that quarterback Colt McCoy will see the majority of the first-team repetitions in practice on Wednesday, with some also going to Clayton Thorson. Daniel Jones (hamstring) is recovering from a hamstring injury he suffered in the Week 12 win over the Bengals and is not expected to […]

Zach Ertz, J.J. Arcega-Whiteside Return Wednesday

The Philadelphia Eagles activated tight end Zach Ertz (ankle) off Injured Reserve on Wednesday and activated wide receiver J.J. Arcega-Whiteside off the Reserve/COVID-19 list. Right tackle Lane Johnson (ankle) was also put on IR. Ertz has missed the last five games with a high-ankle sprain, but he's been practicing the last two weeks. The Eagles […]

Jonathan Taylor Activated From COVID-19 List

The Indianapolis Colts activated rookie running back Jonathan Taylor from the Reserve/COVID-19 list, and he will practice on Wednesday. Taylor missed the 45-26 Week 12 loss to the Titans after testing positive for the virus. The rookie leads the team with 135 carries for 518 rushing yards and four touchdowns in 2020. In his last […]

Steelers Put Maurkice Pouncey On COVID-19 List

The Pittsburgh Steelers placed center Maurkice Pouncey on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday, according to a source. It's unclear if Pouncey actually tested positive for COVID-19, but either way he will be out for the game against the Ravens. Running back Wendell Smallwood and offensive lineman Anthony Coyle have been elevated to the game-day roster […]

Oscar Luis Colas Declared A Free Agent

Two-way Cuban player Oscar Luis Colas has been declared a free agent by the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks of the Nippon League, according to a source. Colas will now petition for MLB free agency and would be eligible to sign under international signing guidelines, likely during the period that starts Jan. 15. He'll turn 22 in […]

Vikings Activate Adam Thielen From COVID-19 List

The Minnesota Vikings activated wide receiver Adam Thielen from the COVID-19 list, and he will practice on Wednesday. Thielen tested positive for the virus last week and was forced to sit out of the Week 12 win over the Panthers. He should be good to go for a juicy Week 13 matchup against the Jaguars […]

Bears Defense Struggling With Pass Rush

The Chicago Bears Defense failed to record a single QB hit on Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers in the Week 12 blowout loss to their division rivals, and All-Pro pass-rusher Khalil Mack has failed to record a single QB pressure in two of his last three games. Mack is tied for 15th in the NFL with […]

Kenny Golladay Still Not Practicing

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (hip) remains out of practice on Wednesday. Golladay was injured in Week 8 against the Colts and hasn't played since, and he's not off to a good start this week if he hopes to suit up in Week 13 against the Bears. At this point, fantasy managers can't count […]

George Kittle Expects To Return Sooner Than Later

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (foot), who hasn't played since suffering a broken bone in his right foot in Week 8, expects to return sooner than later. Head coach Kyle Shanahan is hopeful that Kittle will be available for the final couple of games of the season. "They said eight weeks; I said […]

Desmond Trufant, Danny Shelton Placed On Injured Reserve

The Detroit Lions placed cornerback Desmond Trufant (hamstring) and defensive tackle Danny Shelton (knee) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday, which could potentially end their season. They'll be forced to miss at least the next three games, with only five games remaining in the 2020 season. Only Romeo Okwara played more defensive snaps this year than […]

Tyrod Taylor Won't File Grievance Against Chargers

Los Angeles Chargers backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor will not file a grievance against the team after suffering a punctured lung during a pain-killing shot mishap before the Week 2 game on Sept. 20 that forced him to miss games earlier this season. The NFL Players Association is still reviewing the matter, and Taylor and the […]

Bills Add Jake Kumerow To Active Roster

The Buffalo Bills signed wide receiver Jake Kumerow to the active roster from the practice squad on Wednesday and designated Tyrel Dodson and Matt Milano to return to practice. Kumerow is providing depth for Buffalo's receiving room with John Brown on Injured Reserve. The 28-year-old wideout caught 20 passes for 322 receiving yards and two […]

Mark Ingram II, J.K. Dobbins Not Expected To Play Wednesday

Baltimore Ravens running backs Mark Ingram II and rookie J.K. Dobbins are eligible to come off the COVID-19 list before Wednesday's game against the Steelers, but neither of them are expected to play. Gus Edwards will get the start. It's a tough matchup against the undefeated Steelers, but Edwards has RB2 upside for fantasy managers […]

Mike Glennon To Start Against Vikings

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone said that quarterback Mike Glennon will make another start in Week 13 against the Vikings. Gardner Minshew II remains on the bench even though he's past his thumb injury that kept him out previously. Glennon threw for 235 yards and two touchdowns in the Week 12 loss to the […]

Eddie Rosario Put On Waivers By Twins

The Minnesota Twins placed left fielder Eddie Rosario on outright waivers on Tuesday, according to a source. It's an indication that Rosario could be a non-tender candidate on Wednesday. Any team can claim Rosario until noon on Wednesday and take on his salary for 2021, which would be his final season of eligibility. He'll be […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa To Be Starting Shortstop In 2021

The Texas Rangers plan to give Gold Glove-winning third baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa the chance to be the starting shortstop next season and have told former shortstop Elvis Andrus to prepare to play all infield positions. The 32-year-old Andrus is the longest-tenured Ranger after 12 seasons and is the only player left from back-to-back World Series […]

Giants Defense Places Kyle Fackrell On Injured Reserve

The New York Giants placed starting outside linebacker Kyle Fackrell (calf) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday with a calf injury. Fackrell will miss at least the next three games, leaving the Giants very short-handed at the position. He was tied for second on the team with three sacks and was playing close to 100 percent […]

Drew Lock Activated From COVID-19 List

The Denver Broncos activated quarterbacks Drew Lock, Brett Rypien and Blake Bortles from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday after all three had PCR tests come back negative on Monday. They will all be eligible to play in Week 13 against the Chiefs. So barring additional team discipline, the Broncos won't be forced to use a […]

Olamide Zaccheaus Placed On IR, Laquon Treadwell Activated

The Atlanta Falcons placed wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (toe) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday after he left the Week 12 win over the Raiders with a toe injury. In a corresponding move, the team activated receiver Laquon Treadwell from the Reserve/COVID-19 list and added him to the 53-man roster. Zaccheaus popped up for a couple […]

J.K. Dobbins, Mark Ingram II Not Guaranteed To Play

Baltimore Ravens running backs J.K. Dobbins and Mark Ingram II are both eligible to be activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list prior to the Week 12 game against the Steelers on Wednesday, but it's not a given that either will play. Both players have been isolated since testing positive for the virus on Nov. 22 and […]

Ravens Activate Four From COVID-19 List

The Baltimore Ravens activated defensive tackle Brandon Williams (ankle), quarterback Trace McSorley, nickelback Tavon Young and cornerback Khalil Dorsey from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday. They could activate more players from the list before kickoff against the Steelers on Wednesday. McSorley should be the backup to Robert Griffin III on Wednesday with Lamar Jackson testing […]

Cam Hill Undergoes Surgery On Wrist

Cleveland Indians rookie relief pitcher Cam Hill (wrist) underwent surgery on his right wrist on Tuesday after being involved in a car accident. Dr. Brian Chalkin operated on Hill's lunate bone, which is located in the mid-carpal joint. The surgery went "as expected," but the team doesn't have any details on when Hill might be […]

Marquez Callaway Could Miss Some Time

New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Marquez Callaway (knee) suffered a minor knee sprain in the Week 12 win over the Broncos and could miss a little time. Callaway hasn't been targeted in the passing game in the last three games and has just 15 receptions on 19 targets for 136 scoreless yards in his […]

Carlos Dunlap Dealing With Sore Foot

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that defensive end Carlos Dunlap (foot) is dealing with a sore foot and will go for an MRI exam on Tuesday. Dunlap left the Monday night win over the Eagles with the injury, and depending on the results of his tests, the 31-year-old pass-rusher could miss some time. […]

49ers Holding Out Hope For Jimmy Garoppolo, George Kittle

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is "holding out hope" that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) and tight end George Kittle (foot) can return for the last few weeks of the regular season. Garoppolo is recovering from a high-ankle sprain and shed his walking boot several weeks ago. The 29-year-old wasn't doing a whole lot […]

Doug Pederson On The Hot Seat?

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said he hasn't been assured of his job status moving forward, although he said his relationship with owner Jeffrey Lurie "is good." The Eagles lost to the Seahawks on Monday night and dropped to 3-7-1, putting them in third place in the NFL's worst division. NFL Network's Mike Garafolo […]

Eagles Defense Releases Will Parks

The Philadelphia Eagles released safety Will Parks on Tuesday, according to a source. Parks had signed a one-year contract with the Eagles in the offseason and was supposed to replace Malcolm Jenkins in the secondary while moving around to other positions as well. The 26-year-old missed the first five games of the season with a […]

Nationals Unlikely To Land Kris Bryant, DJ LeMahieu

The Washington Nationals have been connected to names like Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant and free-agent second baseman DJ LeMahieu, but they remain unlikely to land a big-ticket item this offseason. Washington is more likely to pursue less-expensive players because they have so many holes to fill on their roster. Juan Soto and Trea […]