Steelers Preparing As If Ben Roethlisberger Will Play

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger isn't able to practice at all this week while he's on the COVID-19 list as a high-risk close contact, but the undefeated Steelers are anticipating that he will play in Week 10 against the Bengals. "We'll prepare and continue to prepare as if Ben is playing," offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner […]

David Bakhtiari Trending In The Right Direction

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that left tackle David Bakhtiari (chest) is "trending in the right direction" to return in Week 10 against the Jaguars, but just because he was a full practice participant on Wednesday for the first time since his chest injury doesn't mean he's received final clearance. The left […]

Yankees, Mets Interested In Yadier Molina

Future Hall of Fame catcher Yadier Molina has received calls from both the New York Yankees and New York Mets, as well as three to four other teams, in addition to the St. Louis Cardinals having interest in bringing him back. The Cardinals are likely the favorites since he's been with them his entire 17-year […]

Tigers Interested In Taijuan Walker

The Detroit Tigers are among the teams interested in free-agent right-hander Taijuan Walker, according to a source. Detroit would like to add one veteran starter this winter. Walker missed most of the previous two seasons with elbow and shoulder injuries, but he had a 2.70 ERA over 11 starts with the Mariners and Blue Jays […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Considering Winter Ball

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. said he won't rule out playing winter ball this season for the Estrellas Orientales in the Dominican Republic. Tatis won a Silver Slugger award last week and is also a finalist for National League MVP. He hasn't played in the Dominican since the 2018-19 season when he led […]

Chargers Likely To Continue Committee Approach At RB

The Los Angeles Chargers have had different lead backs since running back Austin Ekeler injured his hamstring in Week 4 against the Buccaneers. In Week 10 against the Raiders, Kalen Ballage took control with a team-high 69 rushing yards against Las Vegas, but the week before that, Troymaine Pope had a surprise performance with 67 […]

Justin Jackson Unlikely To Play Against Dolphins

Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson (knee), who played just three snaps for zero carries in the Week 9 loss to the Raiders after injuring his knee, is unlikely to play in Week 10 against the Dolphins. Jackson wore a brace over his injured knee and didn't practice on Wednesday. "Probably gonna rest him […]

Christian McCaffrey Has A Chance To Return Next Week

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (shoulder) had a second opinion on his injured shoulder and has a realistic chance to play in Week 11 against the Lions, according to sources. McCaffrey will not play this Sunday against the division-rival Buccaneers and will be monitored closely, but there's hope that it'll be just a one-week […]

Another Ravens Player Tests Positive For COVID-19

The Baltimore Ravens are in the league's COVID-19 intensive protocols after another one of their players tested positive for the virus. However, this time there are no high-risk close contacts that need to be quarantined for five days. Last week, Baltimore's All-Pro cornerback Marlon Humphrey tested positive and missed the Week 9 win over the […]

Deebo Samuel, Tevin Coleman Miss Practice

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (hamstring) and running back Tevin Coleman (knee) did not practice on Wednesday. It's not a great start for either player after they had some extra time to heal up following the team's Week 9 blowout loss to the Packers last Thursday. Samuel is no longer on the COVID-19 […]

Nick Chubb Unsure If He'll Play Against Texans

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (knee) returned to practice this week after missing the last four games with an MCL sprain suffered in the Week 4 win against the Cowboys, but he's unsure if he'll be able to return to action in Week 10 against the Texans. "There is still a lot more to […]

Alec Ingold Plans To Play Through Fractured Ribs

Las Vegas Raiders fullback Alec Ingold (ribs) suffered two fractured ribs in the Week 9 win over the Chargers, but he is planning to play through the injuries in Week 10 against the division-rival Broncos, according to a source. Ingold is one of the best in the league at his position and has been running […]

Seahawks Defense Could Have Damon Harrison This Week

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that there is a "good chance" that defensive tackle Damon Harrison makes his debut with the team in Week 10 against the division-rival Rams. Harrison has spent the last month getting into shape after signing with Seattle. The man they call Snacks signed to the team's practice squad […]

Trevor Bauer Wins NL Cy Young Award Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Trevor Bauer won the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday over Cubs starter Yu Darvish and Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom. Bauer led the NL in ERA (1.73), ERA+ (276), WHIP (0.79), opponents' average (.159) and shutouts (two). The 29-year-old was second to only deGrom in strikeouts (100) and strikeouts per […]

Kevin Gausman Accepts Giants Qualifying Offer

Right-handed pitcher Kevin Gausman accepted the San Francisco Giants $18.9 million qualifying offer on Wednesday and will return to the team in 2021. The 29-year-old went 3-3 with a 3.62 ERA during the shortened 2020 season and returned to a starting role. Gausman threw his straight fastball less last year and had a solid 4.9 […]

J.T. Realmuto Rejects Phillies Qualifying Offer

Catcher J.T. Realmuto rejected the Philadelphia Phillies $18.9 million qualifying offer on Wednesday. If Realmuto were to sign with another team in free agency, the Phillies would receive draft-pick compensation. The 29-year-old hit .266 with 11 home runs and 32 RBI in the shortened 2020 season, his second with Philadelphia after coming over in a […]

Shane Bieber Wins AL Cy Young Unanimously

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber was the unanimous winner of the American League Cy Young Award on Wednesday. The right-hander used a looping curveball and a wipeout slider to go 8-1 with a 1.63 ERA and 122 strikeouts in 77 1/3 innings during the shortened 2020 season. He led the majors in ERA and […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster On Week 10 Injury Report

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) did not practice on Wednesday. The Steelers might just be giving Smith-Schuster a day of rest to begin the practice week, but make sure to check back later this week to see if it's actually an injury that could keep him out in Week 10 against the Bengals. […]

Cooper Kupp Will Likely Play Against Seahawks

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that wide receiver Cooper Kupp (wrist) will be limited in practice on Wednesday but will likely play in Week 10 against the division-rival Seahawks. The Rams are coming off their bye week, so it's a little odd that Kupp is on the injury report, but the good […]

Seahawks Sign Bo Scarbrough

The Seattle Seahawks signed running back Bo Scarbrough to their practice squad on Wednesday. Seattle has been missing running backs Chris Carson (foot) and Carlos Hyde (hamstring) the last few weeks, leaving them pretty thin in the backfield. Rookie DeeJay Dallas and Travis Homer are the only healthy backs on the active roster, although Carson […]

Mark Ingram II Limited On Wednesday

Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram II (ankle) was limited at practice on Wednesday, giving him a chance to return in Week 10 against the Patriots. The 30-year-old veteran running back hurt his left ankle on Oct. 18 and has missed two games since then. Rookie J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards have been sharing the […]

Matt Breida Could Be On Track To Return Against Chargers

Miami Dolphins running back Matt Breida (hamstring) was a limited practice participant on Wednesday. Breida missed the Week 9 win over the Cardinals, but his limited participation is a good sign that he might be able to return to action in Week 10 against the Chargers. Jordan Howard had a season-high 10 carries for just […]

Buccaneers Not Worried About Mike Evans' Targets

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receivers coach Kevin Garver isn't exactly worried about wide receiver Mike Evans' lack of targets this year, explaining that the offense is run by a quarterback (future Hall of Famer Tom Brady) who spreads the wealth. The Bucs receiving corps ranks among the top 10 in the NFL, but Evans (34 […]

Luke Willson Trying Out For Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens are working out former Seahawks tight end Luke Willson on Wednesday. Willson was released by Seattle and was a victim of a crowded tight end room. Baltimore has only Mark Andrews and Nick Boyle on their active roster, so they might be looking to add some veteran depth at the position. Willson […]

Chiefs Put Mecole Hardman On COVID-19 List

The Kansas City Chiefs placed wide receiver Mecole Hardman on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday. It's unclear if Harman actually tested positive for the virus or if he was deemed a high-risk close contact to someone else that did. The good news for the Chiefs and Hardman is that Kansas City is on their bye […]

Raheem Mostert Ruled Out For Week 10

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (ankle) was hoping to return in Week 10 against the Saints, but head coach Kyle Shanahan has already ruled the running back out for this weekend. The Niners have a bye in Week 11, so there's a much better chance that Mostert will resurface in Week 12 against […]

Bengals Defense Claims Takkarist McKinley Off Waivers

The Cincinnati Bengals claimed former Atlanta Falcons first-round defensive end Takkarist McKinley off waivers on Wednesday. Cincinnati traded disgruntled defensive end Carlos Dunlap to the Seahawks at the deadline this year, so they'll replace him with another player looking for a change of scenery. McKinley criticized the Falcons on social media after they didn't find […]

Josh Tomlin Returns To Braves

Right-handed pitcher Josh Tomlin agreed to a $1 million deal on Wednesday to return to the Atlanta Braves for a third season. The deal includes a 2022 team option worth $1.25 million. The 36-year-old went 2-2 with a 4.76 ERA in 17 games for the Braves in 2020. Tomlin was much better as a reliever […]

Titans Activate Adoree' Jackson From Injured Reserve

The Tennessee Titans activated cornerback Adoree' Jackson (knee) from Injured Reserve, but he will not play on Thursday night against the Colts. Jackson's return will take a lot of pressure off cornerback Malcolm Butler on the outside, but he won't be able to help them against Indianapolis this week. With the 25-year-old available probably next […]

49ers Defense Loses Jaquiski Tartt To Injured Reserve

The San Francisco 49ers placed safety Jaquiski Tartt (toe) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday. They also promoted running back Austin Walter to the active roster and signed quarterback Josh Johnson to their practice squad. Tartt suffered a toe injury in last Thursday's blowout loss to the Packers after missing the previous two games with a […]