Ito Smith In Non-Contact Jersey

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith (concussion) is practicing and returning kicks in a non-contact jersey on Thursday. While Smith might not be completely cleared from the league's concussion protocol, he's at least making some good progress and has a real shot to back up Devonta Freeman in the backfield in Week 4 against the […]

Damiere Byrd Not Practicing Thursday

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Damiere Byrd (hamstring) is missing practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Byrd has been surprisingly effective as the team's third wideout behind Larry Fitzgerald and Christian Kirk, but he has yet to find the end zone. He's merely a dart throw flex play in deeper leagues when he's active, […]

Tyler Higbee On Track To Play Against Bucs

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that tight end Tyler Higbee (lung) is on track to play in Week 4 against the Buccaneers. It means that Gerald Everett will likely go back to backup duties. In an offense with a ton of playmakers already, the Rams very rarely use the tight end position […]

Danny Amendola Out Again Thursday

Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola (chest) missed his second straight day of practice on Thursday. Amendola's status for this Sunday against the Chiefs is seriously in doubt unless he returns to practice on Friday. If he were to play, Amendola would have deep sleeper appeal as a WR4/flex in a game that will certainly […]

Vance McDonald Sits Out Thursday

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald (shoulder) did not practice on Thursday. Also sitting out was cornerback Joe Haden (shoulder). McDonald is suffering from an AC sprain, but the Steelers are optimistic his injury isn't a long-term concern. It doesn't mean he won't miss this Monday's tilt with the Bengals, however. He'll likely be questionable […]

Mark Andrews Misses Practice Again

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (foot), who leads the team with 19 catches through three weeks, missed his second straight practice on Thursday. He's played through the foot injury and has been productive the last two weeks, but his absences this week leave his status for Week 4 against the Browns in question. It's […]

Delanie Walker Misses Practice Again Thursday

Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (knee) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday. If Walker doesn't practice again on Friday, he'd be in serious danger of missing Week 4 against the Falcons. Tennessee's passing offense is among the worst in the NFL, but Walker has always been quarterback Marcus Mariota's favorite target, […]

Terry McLaurin Pops Up On Injury Report

Washington Redskins rookie wide receiver Terry McLaurin (hamstring) was limited with a hamstring injury in practice on Thursday, and it's unclear if it will have a lingering impact moving forward. It's not ideal, but as long as the rookie practices again on Friday, he should suit up in Week 4 in an ideal matchup against […]

T.Y. Hilton, Darius Leonard Out For Second Straight Day

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (quadriceps) and All-Pro linebacker Darius Leonard (concussion) were out of practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Hilton could still play in Week 4 against the Raiders, but we'd feel a lot better about keeping him in our lineups if he got in some work at practice on […]

Amari Cooper Limited Thursday

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (ankle) was limited in practice on Thursday. Cooper had a precautionary MRI on his ankle this week that came back negative. The Cowboys are rightfully playing it safe with their No. 1 receiver, but he should be fine for Sunday night against the Saints in the Superdome. Cooper's injury […]

Melvin Gordon Expected To Practice Thursday

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon has ended his contract holdout and is expected to practice on Thursday, according to a source. If own Gordon, you're stoked. But he won't play in Week 4 against the Dolphins and will likely be eased into a workhorse role starting in Week 5 against the Broncos. Austin […]

Taylor Gabriel Still In Concussion Protocol

Chicago Bears wide receiver Taylor Gabriel (concussion) remains in the concussion protocol on Thursday. Head coach Matt Nagy also said that he doesn't think defensive tackle Akiem Hicks (knee) will practice on Thursday. Hicks will likely be a true game-time decision for Week 4 against the Vikings. Gabriel blew up for six catches, 75 yards […]

Case Keenum Back At Practice Thursday

Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum (foot) is not wearing a walking boot and is back at practice on Thursday. Keenum sat out on Wednesday, fueling speculation that either Colt McCoy (leg) or rookie Dwayne Haskins would start in Week 4 against the Giants. Washington's coaching staff wants to keep giving Keenum a shot as the […]

Damien Williams To Miss Practice Again

Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams (knee) will miss practice again on Thursday. Williams missed the Week 3 game and has yet to practice this week. We'd say he's doubtful to face the Lions in Week 4, but a return to practice on Friday might give him a sliver of hope. Plan on keeping […]

Devin Singletary Doing Some Work Thursday

Buffalo Bills rookie running back Devin Singletary (hamstring) is doing warmups at practice on Thursday. It's progress after the rookie sat out in Week 3, but he's still not a lock to return to action in Week 4 in a tough matchup against the Patriots. If Singletary returns to the field this Sunday, he won't […]

Rashard Higgins, Denzel Ward Not Practicing

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (knee) and cornerbacks Denzel Ward (hamstring) and Greedy Williams (hamstring) did not practice on Thursday. Even if Higgins winds up playing, he's behind Odell Beckham Jr., Jarvis Landry and Damion Ratley on the depth chart and isn't worth using in fantasy lineups. If both Ward and Williams are absent […]

Amari Cooper Day-To-Day

Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett said that wide receiver Amari Cooper's (ankle) MRI exam came back negative and he's day-to-day. Cooper undergoing an MRI exam is a little concerning, but his foot issues from the preseason haven't slowed him down at all in the first three weeks and he appears to be just fine […]

Chris Godwin Not Seen At Practice Thursday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (hip) was not seen at practice on Thursday after also sitting out on Wednesday. Godwin's injury didn't seem very serious earlier this week, but two missed practices ahead of Week 4 against the Rams should get your attention. He'll need to at least be limited on Friday to […]

Surgery Not Recommended For Saquon Barkley

New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur said that no surgery has been recommended for running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) for his high ankle sprain, and the head coach also said the team has no plans to put Barkley on Injured Reserve at the moment, according to a source. Shurmur isn't putting a timeline on […]

Tarik Cohen In Hot Water With Head Coach

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy was not happy about running back Tarik Cohen live streaming a video on Instagram of the team's locker room after their Monday night win over the Redskins. "I think it's something that [what] you need to do is you learn from it. It was a mistake and nothing that […]

Colt McCoy Close To Return

Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (leg), who had three offseason leg surgeries, was a full participant in practice on Wednesday for the first time since mid-August. Starter Case Keenum (foot) is currently in a walking boot and is questionable to play in Week 4 against the Giants, but head coach Jay Gruden said that rookie […]

Tyler Higbee Limited Wednesday

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (lung) was limited in practice on Wednesday after sitting out in Week 3. Higbee could only wind up missing the one game, but we'll have to keep an eye on his status the rest of the week. If he returns to face the Buccaneers, Higbee will be a […]

Jalen Ramsey Away For Personal Reasons

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey will be away from the team because of the birth of his daughter. Head coach Doug Marrone said in a statement that Ramsey will return to the team when he's ready. The shutdown corner demanded a trade last week and also missed practice on Wednesday due to a back injury […]

Damiere Byrd On Week 4 Injury Report

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Damiere Byrd (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant in practice on Wednesday. Byrd could be questionable for Week 4 against the Seahawks, but he shouldn't be in starting lineups in standard-sized leagues to begin with. He's been running in three-receiver sets with Larry Fitzgerald and Christian Kirk, and the 26-year-old has […]

Rashaad Penny Still Not Practicing

Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny (hamstring) didn't practice on Wednesday after he was inactive in Week 3. Penny injured his hamstring late last week in practice, and it's clearly still bothering him. He could be questionable again for Week 4 against the Cardinals and will need to get in some practice repetitions later this […]

Mike Williams, Travis Benjamin Miss Practice Wednesday

Los Angeles Chargers wide receivers Mike Williams (back) and Travis Benjamin (hip) did not practice on Wednesday. In addition, kicker Michael Badgley (groin), tight end Virgil Green (groin) and cornerback Casey Hayward (back) all sat out. It'd be a shame if Williams missed a mouth-watering Week 4 matchup with the Dolphins. He'll need to get […]

Melvin Gordon Ending Holdout, To Report Thursday

According to sources, Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon is ending his contract holdout and will report to the team on Thursday. He will not play in Week 4 against the Dolphins, but he's planning to be back in the fold with his teammates moving forward. It's bad news for Austin Ekeler owners, although […]

Emmanuel Sanders, Royce Freeman Limited Wednesday

Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (quadriceps) and running back Royce Freeman (shoulder) were both limited in practice on Wednesday. Sanders has been quarterback Joe Flacco's favorite weapon through three weeks, but he has bust potential as a WR4/flex if he's going up against Jaguars shutdown cornerback Jalen Ramsey this Sunday, especially if he's not […]

LeSean McCoy A Limited Participant Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy (ankle) was listed as a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. Shady may not be 100 percent for Week 4 against the Lions, but he'll continue to have RB2 upside if Damien Williams (knee), who didn't practice Wednesday, misses another game. McCoy had eight carries for 54 yards […]

Case Keenum Still The Redskins Starter

Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden said that quarterback Case Keenum remains the starter under center. The problem is that Keenum is dealing with a foot injury and didn't practice on Wednesday. His status for Week 4 against the Giants is in question. Colt McCoy is an option to replace Keenum if he can't play, […]