Jon Brown Becomes Jaguars Fifth Kicker Of Season

Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Jon Brown will be the fifth kicker used by the team this year when he attempts a field goal or extra point in Week 6 against the Lions on Sunday. The Jaguars will become the first team in NFL history to have a different player attempt a field goal or PAT in […]

Broncos Undecided On Melvin Gordon III's Week 6 Status

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio said the team is undecided on whether running back Melvin Gordon III will be active in Week 6 against the Patriots after being charged with driving under the influence this week. If the Broncos don't discipline him, the NFL certainly will, likely in the form of a two- or […]

Drew Lock Throwing Wednesday

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (shoulder) is throwing in practice on Wednesday and was listed as a full participant. Lock was listed as questionable before the Week 5 contest against the Patriots was moved to this week, but he has a better shot at playing with an extra week of rest. The second-year signal-caller could […]

Danielle Hunter Mulling His Options

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (neck) is "still kind of mulling his options, I think," according to head coach Mike Zimmer. Hunter is on Injured Reserve and Wednesday marks two months since he last practiced due to a reported herniated disc in his neck. He was eligible to practice two weeks ago when he […]

Dalvin Cook Says He's Feeling Good

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said that running back Dalvin Cook (groin) "said he's feeling really good, so we'll see," when asked if the team would consider resting Cook in Week 6 against the Falcons with their bye coming in Week 7. Cook called his groin injury in Week 5 a "freak accident" on […]

Baker Mayfield Confident He'll Play Against Steelers

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (ribs) will be limited in practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski. Mayfield suffered the injury on a hit by Colts edge rusher Justin Houston in the Week 5 win, resulting in an interception in the second half. He has dealt with soreness since Sunday but told reporters […]

Denzel Mims Returning To Practice

The New York Jets designated rookie wide receiver Denzel Mims (hamstring), offensive lineman Cameron Clark (knee) and cornerback Arthur Maulet (groin) to return to practice on Wednesday. The team also signed defensive lineman Tanzel Smart and kicker/punter Sergio Castillo to the practice squad and released wide receiver Donte Moncrief from the practice squad. Mims has […]

Aaron Boone Will Return As Manager In 2021

New York Yankees managing general partner/co-chairperson Hal Steinbrenner said on Tuesday that manager Aaron Boone will return next season for his fourth year as the Yankees skipper, but also that he was "very disappointed" with the team's inconsistent play in 2020. Boone became the first big-league manager to win 100 or more games in each […]

Sam Darnold Out Again In Week 6, Joe Flacco To Start

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (shoulder) will not play in Week 6 against the Dolphins, giving veteran Joe Flacco another start under center. With running back Le'Veon Bell now a free agent, it's hard to trust anyone not named Jamison Crowder in this Jets offense. Flacco went 18-for-33 for 195 yards and a touchdown […]

Dwayne Haskins Jr. Not At Practice

Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. (illness) is not at practice on Wednesday because he's still not feeling well. He was sent home with medicine. Haskins has tested for COVID-19 repeatedly, with all tests coming back negative. The former Ohio State star was relegated to third on the QB depth chart last week behind […]

Brandon Scherff Returning To Practice

The Washington Football Team is activating a 21-day window for right guard Brandon Scherff (knee) to practice, and the three-time Pro Bowler will get back to practice on Wednesday. Scherff was injured in Week 2 against the Cardinals and was then put on Injured Reserve with an MCL sprain. The 28-year-old will be eligible to […]

Melvin Gordon III Charged With DUI

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III was charged with driving under the influence on Tuesday night in Denver. The Broncos released a statement saying: "We are aware of the situation involving Melvin Gordon. Our organization has been in communication with him and is in the process of gathering more details." Gordon was also ticketed […]

Cardinals Focused On Stopping Ezekiel Elliott

Arizona Cardinals Pro Bowl cornerback Patrick Peterson said that they must stop Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott in Week 6 and force quarterback Andy Dalton to stop them with Dak Prescott (ankle) now out for the season. "Stop the run," Peterson said on the 'All Things Covered' podcast. "Definitely gotta stop the run and […]

Chandler Jones To Miss Rest Of The Season

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones (biceps) is undergoing biceps surgery and will miss the rest of the season, according to head coach Kliff Kingsbury. Jones suffered the injury in the Week 5 win over the Jets and played just 27 snaps before getting hurt. Kingsbury thinks the recovery period is three to four months for […]

Brandon Belt Undergoes Surgery On Right Heel

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (heel) underwent surgery to remove a bone spur in his right heel last week, and the procedure was performed by ankle specialist Dr. Robert Anderson. Belt traveled home last weekend and is set to begin his rehab process and physical therapy this week. The 32-year-old hit a cool […]

Kevin Kiermaier Leaves Game 3 Early Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (hand) left in the sixth inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Astros on Tuesday after being hit by a pitch and suffering a left hand contusion. X-rays came back negative and Kiermaier is day-to-day. He went 0-for-2 with a run and a strikeout […]

Marlon Davidson Tests Positive For COVID-19

Atlanta Falcons rookie defensive lineman Marlon Davidson tested positive for COVID-19, according to a league source. Davidson was a second-round pick out of Auburn and played 12 defensive snaps and five snaps on special teams in the Week 5 loss to the Panthers. The Falcons aren't allowed to reveal how long he might be quarantined, […]

Jets Release Le'Veon Bell

The New York Jets released running back Le'Veon Bell on Tuesday. The Jets tried to trade Bell, dating back to last year, but his big contract made it difficult to move him. New York signed the former Steeler to a four-year, $52.5 million deal before last season, but he proved to be a massive bust […]

Anthony Sherman Added To COVID-19 List

Kansas City Chiefs fullback Anthony Sherman was added to the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday, according to a source. Sherman hasn't tested positive, but it's believed that he came in contact with someone who did test positive for the virus. It's definitely something to watch, though, as the Chiefs Week 6 Monday night game against the […]

Dodgers Hope Clayton Kershaw Can Go In Game 4

The Los Angeles Dodgers are hopeful that starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (back), who was scratched from his Game 2 start in the National League Championship Series against the Braves due to back spasms, will be able to pitch in Game 4 on Thursday. Kershaw recovered enough to play catch on Tuesday and did his typical […]

Lane Johnson Won't Need Surgery

Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson (ankle) has gathered more opinions on his ankle injury and there has been no talk of surgery or shutting him down, according to sources. It's a matter of him resting and fighting his way through the nagging injury. Johnson was injured in Week 4 but managed to play 66 […]

Duke Johnson To See More Work Under Romeo Crennel?

Houston Texans interim head coach Romeo Crennel said that running back Duke Johnson could see a bigger role moving forward. "We know what Duke brings to the table, we like what Duke brings to the table. Next week, Duke might be the guy who shows up more in the receiving game and running game as […]

Chris Godwin, Leonard Fournette Return To Practice

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receivers Mike Evans (ankle), Chris Godwin (hamstring), Justin Watson (chest) and John Hurst and running backs Leonard Fournette (ankle) and LeSean McCoy (ankle) all returned to practice on Tuesday. Godwin and McCoy were inactive last Thursday night. Fournette was active against the Bears but didn't see a single touch in the […]

Jets Trying To Trade Le'Veon Bell

The New York Jets are trying to trade running back Le'Veon Bell, according to a league source. Bell has been unhappy with his role in the team's offense and has $6 million remaining on his 2020 salary, all of which is fully guaranteed. It will be difficult for the Jets to move him ahead of […]

Johan Camargo Replaces Adam Duvall On NLCS Roster

Atlanta Braves utilityman Johan Camargo is replacing outfielder Adam Duvall (oblique) on the National League Championship Series roster after Duvall suffered an oblique injury in Game 1 against the Dodgers on Monday. Duvall will be ineligible for the World Series if the Braves advance. Manager Brian Snitker said that Duvall "popped that thing pretty good" […]

Clayton Kershaw Scratched From Game 2 Versus Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (back) has been scratched from Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Braves because of back spasms. Rookie Tony Gonsolin will start in Kershaw's place. It's a big loss for the Dodgers after Kershaw put up a 2.16 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and a 7.75 strikeout-to-walk […]

Keenan Allen Dealing With Back Spasms

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (back) experienced back spasms after his touchdown catch in the Monday night overtime loss to the Saints. Allen left the game in the first quarter and didn't return to the contest, but he'll have extra time to heal up with the team's bye week recently being moved from […]

A.J. Brown Expected To Play Tuesday Night

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (knee), who has missed the team's last two games with a bone bruise in his knee, is expected to play on Tuesday night against the Bills. Brown led the team in every major receiving category last year in his rookie season. Tennessee really needs Brown in this one against […]

White Sox Mutually Part Ways With Rick Renteria

The Chicago White Sox mutually agreed to part ways with manager Rick Renteria on Monday. The team also parted ways with pitching coach Don Cooper on Monday. General manager Rick Hahn is looking for something a bit different moving forward as the White Sox move from a rebuilding phase to their goal of winning multiple […]

Dalvin Cook Dealing With Adductor Strain

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (groin) was diagnosed with an adductor strain, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Cook was injured on the first play of the opening drive of the second half in the Sunday night loss to the Seahawks. Head coach Mike Zimmer said Cook had an MRI exam on Monday that […]