Aroldis Chapman Will Pursue Contract Extension

New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman wants to stay with the team and will pursue a contract extension. However, if an extension isn't reached quickly, he will opt out of the $30 million and two years left on his contract. The Yankees will likely extend Chapman sooner than later. He's one of the best closers […]

Chris Jones On Track To Return For Chiefs Defense

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (groin) returned to a full practice on Thursday and could be on track to return in Week 9 against the Vikings for the first time since Oct. 6. The 25-year-old is instrumental in the team's run defense, so getting Jones back this Sunday would be huge as they […]

Josh Lambo Will Kick In Week 9

Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (groin) will be able to kick in Week 9 against the Texans. Lambo missed practice this week, but it looks like that was just a precaution. He's been perfect on his field-goal tries this year and has missed one extra point. In a game in which the Jags offense should […]

Dede Westbrook Questionable For Week 9

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook (neck, shoulder) is listed as questionable for Week 9 against the Texans. This could come down to a game-time decision, but luckily for fantasy owners the Jaguars are playing an early morning game in London this Sunday. Because of the injury, Westbrook will be a shaky WR4/flex if he […]

Eagles Optimistic On DeSean Jackson

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said that he's "optimistic" that wide receiver DeSean Jackson (abdomen) will make his return in Week 9 against the Bears. Jackson will likely be listed as questionable on the final injury report and could be a game-time decision, but this is the closest he's been to playing since his […]

Odell Beckham Jr., Baker Mayfield Still Developing Chemistry

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. acknowledged that he and quarterback Baker Mayfield are still developing their in-game chemistry and that it will take time. "That comes from experience, it comes from playing in games together," Beckham said Thursday. "Live bullets are different than when we’re in practice and you don’t have to worry […]

Adam Thielen Hopeful Of Playing In Week 9

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (hamstring) said he feels good and is hopeful of returning after a one-game absence in Week 9 against the Chiefs. “In this league, it’s all about being close to 100 percent on game day,” Thielen added. “Luckily, I’ve got three more days to get to that point.” He was […]

Cam Newton's Foot Isn't Improving

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton's (foot) sprained foot is not getting better despite not playing since mid-September, and he hasn't done more than rehab on the side during practices. He will travel to Green Bay to visit with Dr. Robert Anderson to learn why his condition isn't improving, according to a source. Returning to action […]

Mariners Decline Wade LeBlanc's Option

The Seattle Mariners declined starting pitcher Wade LeBlanc's $5 million team option for 2020, making him a free agent. The left-hander will receive a $450,000 buyout in return. LeBlanc wasn't a very effective spot starter for the M's or fantasy owners in AL-only leagues in 2019, going 6-7 with a 5.71 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and […]

Yasmani Grandal Will Decline His Option

As expected, Milwaukee Brewers catcher Yasmani Grandal will decline his $16 million option for the 2020 season and take a $2.25 million buyout to become a free agent. Grandal bet on himself in 2019, and the move paid off, as he hit .246/.380/.468 with a career-high 28 long balls, 77 RBI and even five stolen […]

Tra Carson Lands On Injury Report

Detroit Lions running back Tra Carson (hamstring) landed on the injury report on Thursday and was listed as a limited practice participant. Carson surprisingly saw the most touches in Detroit's backfield in Week 8 in the first game minus Kerryon Johnson, but he still managed just 12 carries for 34 yards and wasn't targeted in […]

O.J. Howard Still Out, Cameron Brate Returns To Practice

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard (hamstring) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday, but Cameron Brate (ribs) practiced in a limited capacity after sitting out on Wednesday. Howard is on track to miss his second straight game coming out of the team's bye week. He's been the biggest bust at his […]

Eric Ebron Absent Thursday

Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron (ankle) missed practice on Thursday after not showing up on the injury report on Wednesday. Mid-week injuries are never good, so we'll have to see how much Ebron does on Friday to determine whether or not he'll have a chance to play in Week 9 against the Steelers. Ebron […]

Patriots Releasing Josh Gordon

New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon (knee) is being released off Injured Reserve on Thursday, according to a source. Gordon will become available to all other teams and should get picked up quickly given his talent, but it remains to be seen where he'll land and whether he'll have a chance to become fantasy […]

Le'Veon Bell Frustrated With Workload

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell said he was angry and frustrated in Week 8 because he only had 12 touches in a loss to the Jaguars. Bell spoke with head coach Adam Gase about it and said they're good. He expects to be more involved this week in a cake matchup with the […]

Case Keenum Not Ruled Out For Week 9

Washington Redskins interim head coach Bill Callahan said that quarterback Case Keenum (concussion) remains in the concussion protocol, but it's still possible that he plays in Week 9 against the Bills if he feels better on Friday. Keenum has been taking third-team repetitions at practice behind rookie Dwayne Haskins and Colt McCoy. It's more of […]

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 […]