Tyler Johnson A Healthy Scratch In Wild-Card Game

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tyler Johnson is a healthy inactive for Monday night's wild-card showdown in Arizona against the Minnesota Vikings. Johnson will be the odd-man out for the Rams offense on Monday night after playing a season-high 49 offensive snaps in the Week 18 loss to the division-rival Seattle Seahawks in the regular-season […]

Daniel Jones Serving As Emergency Third QB On Monday

The Minnesota Vikings were reportedly considering elevating quarterback Daniel Jones to No. 2 QB duties for their wild-card playoff matchup on Monday against the Los Angeles Rams behind starter Sam Darnold, but Jones is officially inactive as the emergency third QB. Veteran Nick Mullens would be forced into action for the Vikes on Monday night […]

Cam Akers Officially Active Against Rams

Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers (illness), who was listed as questionable for Monday night's wild-card game in Arizona against the Los Angeles Rams, is active and will be available. Akers popped up on the injury report this week on Saturday due to an illness and did not practice, but he's feeling better on Monday […]

Kellen Moore A Name To Watch For Cowboys Head-Coach Opening

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport says that Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore is a name to watch for the head-coach opening for the Dallas Cowboys after they parted ways with Mike McCarthy on Monday. Dallas' head-coaching immediately becomes one of the most coveted positions in football given Dallas' roster, most notably with quarterback Dak Prescott […]

Bill Belichick Could Be At Top Of Cowboys' Head-Coach Wish List

After parting ways with head coach Mike McCarthy on Monday, the Dallas Cowboys will quickly move on to trying to find his replacement this offseason, and CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones reports that University of North Carolina head coach and former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick could be at the top of owner Jerry […]

Saints Expected To Have Interest In Mike McCarthy For Head-Coach Job

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported on Monday that the New Orleans Saints are expected to have interest in Mike McCarthy for their head-coach opening after the Dallas Cowboys chose not to extend him a new contract. The Chicago Bears requested to interview McCarthy last week, but the Cowboys declined the request. Now that McCarthy is […]

Ray Davis In The Concussion Protocol

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott confirmed on Monday that rookie running back Ray Davis (concussion) is in the league's concussion protocol after he suffered a head injury in the 31-7 win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday on wild-card weekend. Davis was hit hard by Broncos defensive back Brandon Jones in the third quarter […]

Mickey Loomis Has No Plans To Retire

New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said on Monday that he doesn't have any plans to retire this offseason and expects the team's front office to remain intact heading into the 2025 season. Loomis also said the team has plenty of confidence in quarterback Derek Carr despite the fact that he missed seven games […]

Saints Have Plenty Of Confidence In Derek Carr

New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said on Monday that he still has a high level of confidence in quarterback Derek Carr. In his second season in New Orleans, Carr missed the final four games of the season due to a concussion and broken hand and missed a total of seven games due to […]

Russell Wilson Expects To Be Back With Steelers In 2025

When asked if he will return to the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025, quarterback Russell Wilson said, "that's the plan." Wilson also said he "loves it" in Pittsburgh, but the decision on whether he will return next season ultimately isn't his decision to make. After signing a one-year deal with Pittsburgh, the eight-time Pro Bowler got […]

Jaire Alexander Unsure If He'll Be Back With Packers

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (knee) declined to speak to the media in the locker room on Sunday following the team's season-ending 22-10 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the wild-card round of the playoffs and said he didn't know if he'd be back with the team in 2025. The 27-year-old defensive back finished […]

Jayden Reed Doesn't Need Shoulder Surgery

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed (shoulder) said on Monday that he will not need surgery on his shoulder after suffering a dislocation late in Sunday's 22-10 wild-card playoff loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. "Thank God for that," Reed said. The 24-year-old slot receiver should be healed in time to take part in the […]

Ravens In "We'll-See" Mode With Zay Flowers

When asked about the status of wide receiver Zay Flowers (knee) for the upcoming Divisional Round showdown against the Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said they are in "we'll-see" mode. "He's working hard to get back. We'll see toward the end of the week if he's practicing. He can play without practicing, […]

Lamar Jackson Not Expected To Be Limited In Practice This Week

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (back) was kneed in the back in the second quarter of Saturday's wild-card win over the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers. However, head coach John Harbaugh didn't seem too concerned on Monday that it would affect Jackson's practice status this week. "It doesn't look that way, from what I've been told," Harbaugh […]

Justin Verlander Feeling Good

San Francisco Giants right-hander Justin Verlander (back, shoulder) said on a video call with the media that he started throwing earlier this offseason and is up to 92 mph and is feeling good. Verlander was limited to 17 starts with the Houston Astros last season in his 19th year in the big leagues due to […]

Masataka Yoshida Could Play Outfield In 2025

Boston Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida (shoulder) could play some outfield if he remains with the team in 2025, according to manager Alex Cora. However, the left-handed hitter is a potential trade candidate this offseason as the BoSox look for more right-handed bats for their lineup, so there's no guarantee Yoshida will even be […]

Kristian Campbell To Focus On Second Base In Spring Training

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said over the weekend that infield prospect Kristian Campbell and Vaughn Grissom will focus on second base in spring training, with shortstop prospect Marcelo Mayer playing multiple positions. Campbell, the team's No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline, played at High-A Greenville, Double-A Portland and Triple-A Worcester in 2024 and […]

Roki Sasaki Won't Sign With Yankees

The New York Yankees have been told that Japanese free-agent right-hander Roki Sasaki will not sign with them, according to a source. Sasaki is one of the most prized free-agent arms this offseason and has already met with the Yankees, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants, Texas Rangers, San Diego […]

Jeff Hoffman Failed Two Physicals Before Signing With Toronto

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jeff Hoffman (shoulder) failed two physicals due to concerns with his right shoulder with the Atlanta Braves and Baltimore Orioles this offseason before eventually signing with the Toronto Blue Jays, according to a source. Both the Braves and Orioles had deals in place with Hoffman before he failed physicals with their […]

Colts To Interview Dennis Allen For Defensive-Coordinator Position

The Indianapolis Colts will interview former New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen for their defensive-coordinator position on Friday, according to a source. Allen, who is considered one of the top candidates for defensive coordinator this cycle, will take his time making a decision and is expected to have several options. Indy is looking for […]

Browns To Interview Klint Kubiak For Offensive-Coordinator Vacancy

The Cleveland Browns will interview New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak for their offensive-coordinator vacancy on Monday, according to a source. Kubiak is a rising offensive coach with a long history with Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski. Kubiak, 37, and Stefanski had two different stints working together with the Minnesota Vikings. Kubiak was an […]

Raiders Request Permission To Interview Vance Joseph For Head-Coach Opening

The Las Vegas Raiders requested permission to interview Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph for their head-coach opening, according to sources. Joseph is a candidate for multiple head-coaching vacancies around the league this offseason, with possibly more coming now that the Broncos were eliminated from the postseason on Sunday. Under Joseph, the Broncos had a […]

Bears Interviewing Thomas Brown For Head-Coach Job On Monday

The Chicago Bears are interviewing interim head coach Thomas Brown on Monday for the full-time head-coaching position, according to a source. Brown impressed team brass this year with how he handled a challenging situation while also earning the players' respect. The young coach was also able to lead the team to its first win over […]

Mike McCarthy Out In Dallas

According to sources, Mike McCarthy is out as the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys after the two sides were unable to agree on the length of a new contract. McCarthy will now pursue other opportunities and is expected to be a prime head-coaching candidate for at least the Chicago Bears this cycle. Despite plenty […]

Romeo Doubs Suffers Concussion In Wild-Card Loss

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (concussion) officially suffered a concussion in the third quarter of the team's 22-10 loss to the hosting Philadelphia Eagles in the wild-card round on Sunday and never returned. Doubs fell hard on his head in the end zone after a potential touchdown pass was broken up by two […]

Jayden Reed Suffers Dislocated Shoulder

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed (shoulder) left in the third quarter of the wild-card loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday due to a shoulder injury and never returned. Reed looked to be in plenty of pain and was later diagnosed with a shoulder dislocation. Romeo Doubs also suffered a concussion in the […]

Nakobe Dean Done For Playoffs With Torn Patellar Tendon

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean (knee) suffered a torn patellar tendon in his knee late in the wild-card win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday and will miss the rest of the playoffs. It's a tough blow for the Eagles and Deal, who was at the tail end of a breakout season. He now […]

Broncos D/ST Ends Strong Season With A Dud In Buffalo

The Denver Broncos defense/special teams was the top unit in fantasy through 18 weeks of the regular season, but they were unable to slow down the Buffalo Bills offense and MVP candidate Josh Allen in the wild-card round in a 31-7 loss on Sunday at Orchard Park. The Broncos defense only registered two sacks on […]

Wil Lutz Only Makes One Extra Point In Wild-Card Game

Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz was a top-10 fantasy kicker during the regular season, but we warned fantasy managers setting DFS lineups in playoff leagues to avoid him for the wild-card matchup in Buffalo against the Bills on Sunday. Hopefully you did, as Lutz didn't attempt a single field goal and made just one extra […]

Jaleel McLaughlin Loses Yardage On Three Touches In Loss To Bills

Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin was a complete non-factor in the team's 31-7 blowout loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday on wild-card weekend. Like most of the season, Denver's backfield was stuck in the mud and couldn't get anything going to control the game, with rookie quarterback Bo Nix leading the team with […]