Cooper Rush, Garrett Gilbert Decision Will Come Saturday

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said he will take the full week to determine whether quarterback Cooper Rush or signal-caller Garrett Gilbert will start under center in Week 9 against the Steelers. The Cowboys plan on making their decision on Saturday. Although Rush is on the practice squad, he knows the offense better than […]

Matt Breida Not A Lock For Week 9

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores isn't ruling out running back Matt Breida (hamstring) for Week 9 against the Cardinals, but he noted that "hamstrings are tough." The Dolphins could be planning to be without Breida after just losing Myles Gaskin (knee) for at least the next three weeks. Those that picked up Breida off […]

Dolphins Not Auditioning Tua Tagovailoa

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores said the team isn't giving rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa an audition for the rest of the season in order to figure out whether they want to take another quarterback in next year's draft. Miami owns the Houston Texans' first- and second-round picks in the 2021 draft. Houston's first-round pick […]

Pessimism Surrounding Aaron Jones' Status

The Green Bay Packers are being overly cautious with running back Aaron Jones (calf), who is questionable for Thursday night against the 49ers, and sources aren't optimistic that he will play on Thursday night. Even if Jones is active against San Francisco, he's not expected to have anywhere near a normal workload. That will make […]

Jacob Martin Going On COVID-19 List

Houston Texans linebacker Jacob Martin is going on the Reserve/COVID-19 list after testing positive, according to a source informed of the situation. Per the league's COVID-19 protocol, contact tracing will begin immediately to determine if Martin had any high-risk close contacts. Martin will not be able to play in the Week 9 game against the […]

Mitchell Trubisky Seeking Opinion On Injured Shoulder

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (shoulder) is in Los Angeles on Thursday to visit Dr. Neal ElAttrache regarding his shoulder injury that he suffered in the Week 8 loss to the Saints, according to sources. The injury is similar to the one that he suffered in 2018 when he was forced to miss two games. […]

Packers-49ers Set To Be Played Thursday

Despite positive COVID-19 tests for both the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers this week, their game on Thursday night will be played. There were no additional positive tests from Wednesday's round of testing, according to sources informed of the situation. Packers running back A.J. Dillon tested positive, while running back Jamaal Williams and […]

Cody Whitehair Tests Positive For COVID-19

Chicago Bears offensive lineman Cody Whitehair tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, according to a source. It's the team's second offensive lineman to test positive after Jason Spriggs earlier this week. The Bears are in the intensive COVID-19 protocol and have gone virtual on Thursday out of an abundance of caution. Both Whitehair and Spriggs […]

Myles Gaskin Going On Injured Reserve

Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin (knee) is headed to Injured Reserve on Thursday, which means that he will miss at least the next three games, according to head coach Brian Flores. The good news is that Gaskin's injury is somewhat minor and he will not need surgery. The Dolphins have Matt Breida, Jordan Howard […]

Texans Shut Down Facility After Positive COVID-19 Test

The Houston Texans announced on Thursday that they are shutting down their facility after a player tested positive for COVID-19. The Texans are scheduled to play the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday in Week 9, but as of now, that game is scheduled to take place. Check back for updates on the situation, including who the […]

George Springer To Land In Boston?

Former Boston Red Sox center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. is a free agent. MLB Network insider Jon Heyman speculates that the Red Sox will go after free-agent outfielder George Springer to replace Bradley in center field. Springer, who played his college ball at the University of Connecticut, is the highest-profile free-agent hitter on the market […]

Red Sox Meet With Alex Cora

The Boston Red Sox met with former manager Alex Cora in Puerto Rico last week as they continue to search for their next manager, according to a source. Chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom and general manager Brian O'Halloran met with Cora, who mutually parted ways with Boston in January due to his involvement in the […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Slimming Down

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. told the Dominican newspaper elCaribe that he's lost 32 pounds since he reported to summer camp. "I finished the season more or less and put that in mind. I started with the slow swing and when I lost 20 pounds I started feeling better," Guerrero said. He […]

Trevor Bauer Open To Return To Cincinnati

Free-agent right-hander Trevor Bauer rejected the Cincinnati Reds $18.9 million qualifying offer for the 2021 season on Wednesday, but he's open to discussing a return to the Reds. The 29-year-old went 5-4 with a National League-leading 1.73 ERA in 11 starts in 2020 and is a leading finalist for the NL Cy Young Award. Bauer's […]

Emmanuel Sanders Back At Practice

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders was back at practice on Wednesday after missing the last two games while on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. If both Sanders and Michael Thomas (ankle, hamstring) return on Sunday night against the Buccaneers, the Saints will have all their top playmakers on the field together for the first time […]

Lamar Jackson Praises Dez Bryant

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson praised veteran wide receiver Dez Bryant's route running and hands after their fourth practice together on Wednesday. "He's dialed in to the playbook. He wants to compete," Jackson said. "I just can't wait for him to get out there with us on Sundays." The 32-year-old former Cowboys wideout remains on […]

Drew Brees, Michael Thomas Limited Wednesday

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (shoulder) and wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle, hamstring) were both limited in practice on Wednesday. The 41-year-old Brees downplayed his presence on the Week 9 injury report. "I'm 41 years old. I've got a lot of stuff going on. But I just keep ticking," Brees said. Even if he gets […]

Giants Claim Dante Pettis Off Waivers

The New York Giants claimed wide receiver Dante Pettis off waivers from the San Francisco 49ers on Wednesday. Pettis was released by the 49ers after he fumbled a kickoff return in the Week 8 loss to the Seahawks. The former second-round pick turned out to be a bust for San Francisco and struggled to stay […]

Broncos Put Shelby Harris On COVID-19 List

The Denver Broncos placed defensive lineman Shelby Harris on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday. The Broncos have had a mini COVID-19 outbreak this week, but their Week 9 game against the Falcons remains on schedule for this Sunday. But the Denver D will be without Harris against Atlanta this weekend. The 29-year-old has 23 tackles […]

Ezekiel Elliott, Aldon Smith Limited Wednesday

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (hamstring) and defensive end Aldon Smith (knee) were both limited participants in practice on Wednesday. Elliott should be good for Week 9 against the Steelers, barring any setbacks. Against a stout defense with a different quarterback set to be under center this Sunday, Elliott will face more stacked boxes […]

T.Y. Hilton Doesn't Practice Wednesday

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (groin) didn't take part in practice on Wednesday. The Colts will continue to monitor Hilton throughout the week, but he seems to be on the wrong side of questionable for Week 9 against the Ravens. Baltimore will be without All-Pro cornerback Marlon Humphrey this weekend, but Hilton's injury and […]

Kenny Golladay Expected To Be Out This Week

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (hip) is expected to be out in Week 9 against the Vikings and will be considered week-to-week with a hip injury that he suffered in Week 8, according to sources. With Golladay expected to be out this Sunday, Marvin Jones Jr. and tight end T.J. Hockenson should be the […]

Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel Going On COVID-19 List

San Francisco 49ers wide receivers Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel (hamstring) and left tackle Trent Williams will be placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list as close contacts, according to a source. That means all three players will be out for Thursday night's game against the Packers. Samuel had already been ruled out with his hamstring injury, […]

Richie James Jr. Questionable Against Packers

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Richie James Jr. (ankle) and safety Jaquiski Tartt (groin) are listed as questionable for Thursday night against the Packers. James could surprise some on Thursday if he's active with receivers Deebo Samuel (hamstring) and Kendrick Bourne and tight end George Kittle (foot) out, but he's still a long shot for […]

Packers Defense To Be Short-Handed In Secondary

Green Bay Packers cornerback Kevin King (quadriceps) and safeties Will Redmond (shoulder) and Vernon Scott (shoulder) have been ruled out for Thursday night against the 49ers. Safety Raven Greene (oblique) is also questionable to play. The good news for the Packers Defense is that they're taking on an equally banged-up 49ers offense that will be […]

Patriots Add Donte Moncrief To Practice Squad

The New England Patriots signed wide receiver Donte Moncrief and defensive lineman Ryan Glasgow to their practice squad on Wednesday. The Patriots continue to look for receiver depth with Julian Edelman (knee) on Injured Reserve and N'Keal Harry (concussion) missing the last two games. Moncrief was cut by the Jets in October and hasn't caught […]

Mitchell Trubisky Expected To Miss Time

Chicago Bears backup quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (shoulder) is expected to miss at least a few weeks with a shoulder injury that he suffered on his one play in Week 8. The Bears are concerned that Trubisky could have significant structural issues in his throwing shoulder. As a result, the Bears are bringing in quarterbacks Jake […]

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 […]