Matthew Stafford Considered A High-Risk Close Contact

Updating a previous item, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is being considered a high-risk close contact from a non-team member, according to a source. The Lions put Stafford on the COVID-19 list on Wednesday, but his last contact was Monday, which means he would be eligible to come off the list on Sunday and play […]

Alvin Kamara Says He'll Return To Practice Thursday

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (toe) said that he will be back at practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday with an injury that he likened to stubbing "your toe on the corner of a bedpost or something." It's not an injury that will keep Kamara from facing the division-rival Buccaneers on […]

Texans Signing Josh McCown

The Houston Texans are signing veteran quarterback Josh McCown on Wednesday, according to his agent, Mike McCartney. McCown was part of the Eagles practice squad earlier this season, but he'll now join Houston's active roster as the third-stringer behind Deshaun Watson and backup A.J. McCarron. The 41-year-old is more of a coach at this point […]

Aaron Jones Listed As Questionable For Thursday

The Green Bay Packers are listing running back Aaron Jones (calf) as questionable for the Thursday night game against the 49ers. Jones was limited in practice on Tuesday, but he's missed the last two games and the Packers haven't seemed very optimistic that he'll suit up on a short week, even though Jamaal Williams and […]

Lions Place Matthew Stafford On COVID-19 List

The Detroit Lions announced on Wednesday that they have placed quarterback Matthew Stafford on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. Since it's unknown yet as to whether Stafford actually tested positive for COVID-19, there's a chance that he could still suit up for Week 9 against the Vikings if he's just being quarantined. However, fantasy managers should be […]

Alvin Kamara Not Practicing Wednesday

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (foot) is not practicing on Wednesday due to a foot injury that isn't considered major, according to a source. Unless Kamara suffers a setback later this week, his injury isn't expected to keep him out for the Sunday night showdown with the Buccaneers. Things could get a little […]

Joe Burrow Has Impressed Halfway Through Rookie Season

Cincinnati Bengals rookie quarterback Joe Burrow thinks he's "just scratching the surface" on his potential at the halfway point of his first year in the NFL. Burrow is third in the league with 2,272 passing yards through eight weeks, which is on pace to beat Andrew Luck's rookie record set in 2012. He also leads […]

Golden Tate Not Happy With His Role In Offense

New York Giants head coach Joe Judge said that wide receiver Golden Tate is not with the team for their walk-through practice on Wednesday. Judge said he met with Tate after the wideout reportedly has been displeased with his role in the offense. Tate is expected to return to practice on Thursday. The 32-year-old veteran […]

Phillip Lindsay Misses Practice Wednesday

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (toes) missed practice on Wednesday after he jammed some toes in the Week 8 win over the division-rival Chargers, according to a source. However, there is optimism that he will be ready to go for the Week 9 matchup with the Falcons on Sunday. Lindsay continues to share backfield […]

Joey Bosa In Concussion Protocol

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said that defensive end Joey Bosa and running back Troymaine Pope will remain in the concussion protocol. Bosa suffered his head injury in the Week 8 loss to the Broncos. He recorded one solo tackle, one assist and two QB hits before leaving the game. The two-time Pro […]

Seahawks, Carlos Dunlap Agree To Reworked Contract

The Seattle Seahawks and defensive end Carlos Dunlap agreed to a reworked contract as part of his trade from the Bengals, according to ESPN's Field Yates. The restructure will give Seattle some salary cap relief and offers Dunlap a path to free agency after the 2020 season. The 31-year-old was making $7.8 million in base […]

Mitchell Trubisky Dealing With Shoulder Injury

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury in the Week 8 loss to the Saints, according to sources. Trubisky came in for a play in the first quarter, kept the ball on a read-option play and was tackled by linebacker Alex Anzalone. Trubisky's stock has fallen drastically since he was benched in […]

Broncos Cancel Practice Wednesday Due To COVID

The Denver Broncos cancelled practice on Wednesday after a third positive COVID-19 test result in the last two days. Practice-squad tackle Darrin Paulo tested positive for the virus on Wednesday morning, prompting the team to cancel practice and conduct all meetings virtually. Since Oct. 17, Denver has had three assistant coaches, two front-office executives and […]

Steelers Get Stefen Wisniewski Back

The Pittsburgh Steelers activated offensive guard Stefen Wisniewski (pectoral) from Injured Reserve on Wednesday. In a corresponding move, the Steelers placed linebacker Ulysees Gilbert (back) on IR. Wisniewski was put on IR after Week 1 and has missed the last six games. His return to Pittsburgh's offensive line is great news for running back James […]

Christian McCaffrey A Full Participant Wednesday

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (ankle), who hasn't played since suffering a high-ankle sprain in Week 2, was a full participant in practice on Wednesday. All signs are pointing toward McCaffrey making his return in Week 9 against the Chiefs. The 24-year-old was the No. 1 overall pick in the vast majority of fantasy […]

Chris Godwin Practices In Cast

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said that wide receiver Chris Godwin (finger) was essentially a full participant in the team's walk-through practice on Wednesday while wearing a cast on his left hand. The Buccaneers won't know until Friday if Godwin can actually catch passes with his surgically repaired finger. That doesn't sound very […]

Odell Beckham Jr. To Have Surgery Next Week

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee), who suffered a torn ACL in his left knee in the first quarter of the Week 7 win over the Bengals, will have surgery early next week, according to general manager Andrew Berry. Beckham caught 23 passes for 319 yards and three touchdowns while also running the […]

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 […]