James Conner Out Second Straight Day

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (shoulder) missed practice for the second day in a row on Thursday, and it's looking more likely that he'll be inactive on Sunday against the Colts in Week 9. With Benny Snell (knee) out multiple weeks after meniscus surgery, Jaylen Samuels is on track to return to lead this […]

Rangers Acquire Welington Castillo

The Texas Rangers acquired catcher Welington Castillo and international slot compensation from the White Sox on Thursday in exchange for minor league infielder/outfielder Jonah McReynolds. Castillo had a tough year with the Pale Hose, hitting .209/.267/.417 with 12 home runs and 41 RBI in 230 at-bats as the backup in Chicago. His best year came […]

Wilmer Flores Hits The Open Market

The Arizona Diamondbacks declined their team option on infielder Wilmer Flores and pitcher T.J. McFarland on Thursday, making them both free agents. Flores played in just 89 games for the Snakes in 2019 because of injury, but he was solid when on the field, hitting .317/.361/.487 with nine home runs and 37 RBI in 265 […]

Delanie Walker Misses Practice Thursday

Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (ankle) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday. All signs point to Walker missing his second straight game in Week 9 against the Panthers, and he could miss even more time after that. Jonnu Smith benefitted as the team's top pass-catching tight end in Week 8 and […]

Christian McCaffrey, Curtis Samuel Practice In Full

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (knee) and wide receiver Curtis Samuel (shoulder) both returned to full practices on Thursday. McCaffrey was limited as a precaution on Wednesday, while Samuel sat out. Both players should be fine for Week 9 against the Titans. McCaffrey has weekly overall RB1 upside as the workhorse of this offense, […]

Raheem Mostert Expected To Play Thursday Night

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan believes that running back Raheem Mostert (knee) will be able to play on Thursday night against the Cardinals. With Matt Breida (ankle) also expected to suit up behind Tevin Coleman, that won't leave much work for Mostert, even with San Fran sporting the NFL's No. 2-ranked running game […]

Matt Breida Will Play Against Cardinals

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (ankle), who is questionable against the Cardinals, will play on Thursday night, according to a source. Breida felt good this morning and is good to go. He could see his snaps reduced in favor of Jeffery Wilson if Raheem Mostert is inactive, making him more of a risky […]

Joe Flacco Expected To Be Out 4-6 Weeks

After a second opinion on the bulging disc in his neck, Denver Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco (neck) is expected to be out four to six weeks, according to a source. Flacco isn't expected to need surgery, but at this point it seems like a long shot that he'll play again in 2019, especially with the […]

T.Y. Hilton Not Seen At Practice Thursday

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (calf) was not seen on the practice field on Thursday. It's something to watch with Hilton having a history of lower-body issues. He usually manages to play through them and remain productive, but it's obviously something to watch heading into Friday. If Hilton plays, he'll be a high-end WR2 […]

Davante Adams In Helmet And Pads

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (toe) is practicing in helmet and pads on Thursday for the first time since his Sept. 26 turf toe injury. It's another sign that he's on track to return in Week 9 against the Chargers this Sunday. There's no guarantee that Adams will play this weekend, but all […]

Dwayne Haskins Seeing First-Team Reps In Practice

Washington Redskins rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins has been seeing first-team repetitions in practice the last two days with Case Keenum (concussion) questionable to play in Week 9 against the Bills. Colts McCoy has been working with the second team. There's a real chance that Keenum is forced to sit out this weekend, which would put […]

Miles Sanders Returns To Practice

Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Miles Sanders (shoulder) returned to practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. It's a good sign that he'll be able to play in Week 9 against the Bears. Sanders had his best day as a pro in Week 8 against the Bills, including a rushing touchdown, but he's still […]

Royals Name Mike Matheny As Manager

The Kansas City Royals hired Mike Matheny as their next manager on Thursday. Matheny, 49, went 591-474 with the Cardinals from 2012-18 and was the first manager to reach the playoffs in his first four seasons. St. Louis lost to the Red Sox in the 2013 World Series. He was hired by the Royals as […]

Yankees Decline Edwin Encarnacion's Option

The New York Yankees declined their 2020 option for first baseman/designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion on Thursday, making him a free agent. The 36-year-old slugger was lost at the plate in the postseason for the Yanks, but he was productive in 44 games for them in the second half, hitting .249/.325/.531 with 13 home runs and […]

Yu Darvish Won't Opt Out Of Contract

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish will not opt out of his deal with the Cubs with $81 million and four years left on his contract. The Japanese right-hander started slow because of injuries but had a 0.81 WHIP, 2.76 ERA and .199 opponent's average in the second half of the season. Overall, Darvish went […]

Adrian Peterson Misses Practice Again

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (ankle) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Peterson gutted through an ankle sprain last Thursday in a revenge game against his old team in the Vikings, but he may have done more damage to his ankle. He's not a lock to play in Week 9 in […]

Ravens Defense Will Have Earl Thomas Against Patriots

Baltimore Ravens safety Earl Thomas (knee), who didn't practice on Wednesday, said he will play on Sunday night against the Patriots in Week 9. Baltimore's defense has underwhelmed to this point, but their secondary should be better moving forward with the addition of cornerback Marcus Peters. Along with Thomas and shutdown corner Marlon Humphrey, the […]

Benny Snell Jr. Has Surgery, Out 2-3 Weeks

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. (knee) underwent surgery to trim the meniscus in his knee, according to a source. It was a minor procedure but is expected to keep him out for two to three weeks. Snell suffered the injury in the Monday night win over the Dolphins. It's a hit to the […]

Sterling Shepard Practicing In Full

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (concussion) was a full participant in practice on Thursday, but he still needs final clearance from the league's concussion protocol in order to be active on Monday night against the Cowboys. Shepard has missed the last three games with his second concussion of the season. He's trending in […]

Josh Doctson Hoping To Return In Week 10

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Josh Doctson (hamstring) returned to practice on Wednesday and is eyeing a return in Week 10 against the Cowboys. He's been on the Injured Reserve the last seven weeks but has been designated to return. "I’m ready, but that’s not up to me," Doctson said. "So I’m just trying to do […]

Tim Patrick Designated To Return From IR

Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (hand) has been designated to return from Injured Reserve. Patrick can return as soon as Week 11 on the road against the Vikings, where he'll likely be in three-wide sets with Courtland Sutton and Daesean Hamilton now that Emmanuel Sanders is out of the picture. The 25-year-old made some […]

Cameron Brate Sidelined At Practice

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (rib) missed practice on Wednesday. It's unclear if this is an injury that would put Brate in danger of missing Week 9 against the Seahawks, but it's worth watching with O.J. Howard (hamstring) also sidelined at practice after missing Week 8. If both players can't go this weekend, […]

Josh Jacobs, Tyrell Williams Limited Wednesday

Oakland Raiders rookie running back Josh Jacobs (shoulder) and wide receiver Tyrell Williams (foot) were both limited in practice on Wednesday. Both players should be fine for Week 9 against the Lions, barring a setback this week. Jacobs was held in check coming off his shoulder injury against Houston last Sunday, but he should be […]

Phillip Lindsay Lands On Injury Report

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (wrist) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday. The Broncos are likely just giving Lindsay a breather as we approach the second half of the season, but this injury is worth watching after the 2018 breakout had offseason wrist surgery. He's been a disappointment so far in […]

Davante Adams Is Day-To-Day

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that wide receiver Davante Adams (toe) is day-to-day heading into Week 9 against the Chargers. Adams has been out since Sept. 26 with turf toe, but he's definitely getting closer to returning. He could come down to a game-time decision on Sunday afternoon, but hopefully we'll have […]

Kurt Suzuki Scratched From Game 7 Lineup

Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki (hip) has been scratched from the lineup for Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday. Yan Gomes will now do the catching and will hit eighth against Astros starter Zack Greinke. Suzuki had a crucial home run in the Game 2 win in Houston, but otherwise he's done nothing […]

Patrick Mahomes A Limited Participant

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. Mahomes has made good progress from a dislocated kneecap, but he was inactive last week and isn't a lock to return in Week 9 against the Vikings. Week 10 is the more realistic target date for the superstar quarterback, but […]

Will Fuller Not Practicing To Start The Week

Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (hamstring) is not practicing on Wednesday. Fuller is expected to miss multiple weeks, so you shouldn't be counting on him for Week 9 against the Jaguars. He continues to be boom or bust for fantasy owners when on the field, but he's worth stashing in the majority of fantasy […]

Josh Lambo Not On The Practice Field

Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (groin) did not practice on Wednesday. It puts his status in question for Week 9 against the Texans. The 28-year-old has been perfect on his 21 field-goal tries this year, and he's 12-for-13 on extra points. If he can play this weekend, he'll be a starting option for fantasy owners […]

Dede Westbrook, D.J. Chark Limited Wednesday

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receivers Dede Westbrook (neck, shoulder) and D.J. Chark (quadriceps) were both limited in practice on Wednesday. Westbrook is the one to watch this week, as he was inactive in Week 8 and could be questionable to face the Texans in Week 9. If he plays, he'll be a riskier WR3/4 against a […]