Dalvin Cook, Kirk Cousins, Other Starters Not Expected To Play

The Minnesota Vikings are planning to treat the Week 17 game against the Bears a a mini bye week, as they are already locked into the NFC's No. 6 seed. The plan is for running back Dalvin Cook, quarterback Kirk Cousins, linebacker Eric Kendricks and other starters to rest, according to a source. That means […]

Chris Godwin Ruled Out For Week 17

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (hamstring) has officially been ruled out for the Week 17 season finale against the Falcons. One of the most popular 2019 breakout candidates in the preseason, Godwin did not disappoint with a career-high 86 catches (121 targets) for 1,333 yards and nine total touchdowns. It was the 23-year-old's […]

Falcons Will Keep Dan Quinn, Thomas Dimitroff

Atlanta Falcons owner and chairman Arthur M. Blank announced that head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff will be retained into the 2020 season. Additionally, Raheem Morris has been named the defensive coordinator, effective at the end of the 2019 season. Since moving back to defensive duties midway through this season, the Falcons […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick Could Return In 2020

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick isn't completely sure of his decision heading into 2020, but he feels good enough to continue playing another season. Physically, Fitzpatrick feels great, and the Dolphins named him their 2019 MVP by members of the media and the organization. He's the team's leading passer (3,209 yards, 19 touchdowns) and their […]

Jordan Howard Good To Go Against Giants

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jordan Howard (shoulder) has been cleared for Week 17 against the Giants and is "good to go," according to head coach Doug Pederson. Howard has been out since Nov. 3 against the Bears, a span of six games. As a result, his workload will be monitored and he'll be the No. […]

Jalen Ramsey Ruled Out For Week 17

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (knee) has been ruled out for Week 17 against the Cardinals. Ramsey suffered a knee injury in the Week 16 game against the 49ers last weekend, and it makes no sense for the team to push him after the Rams were eliminated from postseason contention. Head coach Sean McVay […]

Seahawks To Lean On Travis Homer

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said the team will "lean on" running back Travis Homer in a huge Week 17 divisional matchup against the 49ers. Carroll isn't ready to say how much of a workload Marshawn Lynch will have after having not played all season. The same can be said for Robert Turbin, who […]

Derrick Henry, Corey Davis, Adam Humphries At Practice Tuesday

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (hamstring) and wide receivers Corey Davis (concussion) and Adam Humphries (ankle) were present for the team's walkthrough practice on Tuesday. Henry was already expected to return in Week 17 in a must-win game against the Texans after the team rested him in Week 16. It looks like the Titans […]

Josh Jacobs Practicing Tuesday

Oakland Raiders rookie running back Josh Jacobs (shoulder) went through the team's walkthrough practice on Tuesday, and offensive coordinator Greg Olson said it "was encouraging." Jacobs has a chance to return in Week 17 against the Broncos after sitting out in Week 16, and this is a good start to his practice week. The impressive […]

Terry McLaurin In Concussion Protocol

Washington Redskins rookie wide receiver Terry McLaurin (concussion) is in the league's concussion protocol after suffering a head injury after a catch late in the Week 16 game against the Giants. He will be re-evaluated on Thursday. McLaurin has been the team's most dynamic playmaker all season long, but his status for the season finale […]

Zach Ertz Up In The Air For Week 17

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (rib) is expected to be questionable for Week 17 against the Giants after fracturing a rib in the Week 16 win over the Cowboys. It could be a matter of pain tolerance for Ertz, but the Eagles will look at everything before deciding if they want to risk Ertz […]

Quinton Dunbar Lands On Injured Reserve

The Washington Redskins placed cornerbacks Quinton Dunbar (hamstring) and Danny Johnson (finger) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. Washington signed cornerbacks Breon Borders and Dee Delaney in a corresponding move, and they will both start ahead of Josh Norman in the Week 17 season finale against the Cowboys. The 27-year-old Dunbar was the team's top corner […]

Mets Agree With Dellin Betances

The New York Mets agreed to a one-year deal with relief pitcher Dellin Betances on Tuesday, according to sources. The deal includes two player options. Coming off Achilles and shoulder injuries that held him to just one outing with the Yankees in 2019, Betances' stock is obviously down. However, he has a career 2.36 ERA, […]

Kole Calhoun Agrees With Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to a two-year deal worth $16 million guaranteed with outfielder Kole Calhoun on Tuesday, according to a source. The deal comes with a $9 million club option for 2022 with a $2 million buyout. The Arizona native will return home after spending the first eight years of his career with the […]

J.J. Watt Coming Off Injured Reserve

The Houston Texans officially designated defensive end J.J. Watt (pectoral) to return from Injured Reserve on Tuesday, according to sources. Watt can begin practicing with the team in hopes of returning for the wild-card round. With Houston already locking up a playoff spot last weekend, they won't risk throwing him out there in Week 17 […]

Steelers Place Mason Rudolph On Injured Reserve

The Pittsburgh Steelers placed quarterback Mason Rudolph (shoulder) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday, ending his season. Rudolph came off the bench in Week 16 against the Jets to spell an ineffective Devlin Hodges, but he didn't last long. Rudolph did his best to keep Pittsburgh afloat after the team lost Ben Roethlisberger (elbow) just two […]

Bills Don't Plan To Rest Starters

Buffalo Bills head coach Doug McDermott said that the team doesn't plan to rest starters in Week 17 against the Jets. "I wish I could take them all out. We just don't have the numbers to do that," McDermott said. The head coach also hinted that backup quarterback Matt Barkley could see some time, so […]

Kyler Murray Will Practice Tuesday

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (hamstring) will practice on Tuesday, according to head coach Kliff Kingsbury. Murray's MRI exam on Monday showed that he just "tweaked" his right hamstring in the Week 16 upset over the Seahawks. All signs are starting to point towards Murray being available for the regular season finale against the Rams […]

D.J. Moore Not Seen At Practice

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (concussion) wasn't seen at the portion of practice open to the media on Tuesday, and it's looking like he won't play in Week 17 against the Saints after entering the concussion protocol last Sunday. Moore caught just one pass for a yard before leaving the Week 16 game. With […]

James Conner's Status In Question For Week 17

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner's (quadriceps) availability for Week 17 against the Ravens is "very much in question," according to head coach Mike Tomlin. Conner left the game early in Week 16, and he's been battling injury for much of the 2019 season. He's been a disappointment as an RB1 as a result. You […]

Zach Ertz Has Fractured Rib

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (rib) suffered a fractured rib in the Week 16 win over the Cowboys, according to a source informed of the situation. Ertz is undergoing further tests and the Eagles are in wait-and-see mode to find out if it's an injury that Ertz can play through in Week 17 and […]

White Sox Serious About Edwin Encarnacion

The Chicago White Sox are in serious pursuit of first baseman/designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion, although nothing is likely to be completed until after the holidays. Encarnacion, 37 in January, would be Chicago's full-time designated hitter if he lands with them, while occasionally spelling Jose Abreu at first base. It'd be a good setup for the […]

Dolphins Sign Samaje Perine

The Miami Dolphins signed running back Samaje Perine off the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad on Monday, according to a source. A former starter with the Redskins, Perine will join Miami this week and will be part of the team in 2020. Rookie Myles Gaskin (ankle) will miss Week 17, so Perine could chip in alongside […]

Steelers Optimistic About Ben Roethlisberger's Recovery

The Pittsburgh Steelers are optimistic that quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (elbow) will recover from elbow surgery to reattach three tendons in his right arm. Big Ben isn't cleared to throw yet, but he is recovering nicely and wants and expects to play in 2020 and beyond, according to sources. Roethlisberger, who will be 38 in March, […]

Seahawks To Sign Robert Turbin, Marshawn Lynch May Be Next

The Seattle Seahawks are expected to sign running back Robert Turbin and are still working on a deal to add Marshawn Lynch, according to sources. Both Turbin (2012-14) and Lynch 2010-15 will be reuniting with the Seahawks after they've lost Chris Carson (hip), Rashaad Penny (knee) and C.J. Prosise (arm) in recent weeks. Turbin and […]

Leighton Vander Esch To Undergo Procedure

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (neck) will undergo a minimally invasive procedure on his neck in the next few weeks, and he should be cleared for the offseason program, according to sources. Vander Esch has missed the last five games with a nerve issue in his neck after suffering the injury in October. The […]

Jordan Howard To Return In Week 17

The Philadelphia Eagles will get running back Jordan Howard (shoulder) back in Week 17 against the Giants. As a result, the Eagles are releasing running back Jay Ajayi, according to a source. Howard has missed six straight games, but the Eagles will have him back in the regular season finale. If they win, they win […]

Derrick Henry Expected To Return In Week 17

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (hamstring) is expected to return in Week 17 against the Texans, and he'll be as healthy as he's been in a long time for the must-win game. Henry's hamstring injury didn't get worse last week, but the Titans simply chose to rest their stud running back for the most […]

Josh Jacobs Has A Chance To Play In Week 17

Oakland Raiders rookie running back Josh Jacobs (shoulder) has a chance to play in the Week 17 regular season finale against the Broncos. Jacobs left his fantasy owners out to dry in the finals in Week 16, but he could return for those that are still playing for something against Denver. The 21-year-old has been […]

Rich Hill Arrested Over The Weekend

Free-agent starting pitcher Rich Hill was arrested on Saturday at Gillette Stadium before the New England Patriots game against the Bills. The 39-year-old left-hander was arrested and charged with intimidation of police along with his wife, Caitlin A. Hill, who was charged with disorderly conduct and trespassing, according to online court records. Hill tried to […]