Michael Thomas Back At Practice Thursday

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) was back at practice on Thursday after missing the session on Wednesday. Thomas was likely just being rested on Wednesday and he'll be out there for a mouthwatering matchup in Week 14 against Tampa's soft secondary. Although he was held in check in last Thursday's loss to […]

Xavien Howard Could Be Out Beyond Week 14

Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard (knee) is not on crutches but remains week-to-week and is expected to be out in Week 14 against the Patriots and possibly longer. Head coach Adam Gase wouldn't discuss if Howard had surgery but said the cornerback watched practice on Thursday. Howard will almost certainly miss this Sunday against the […]

Evan Engram, Sterling Shepard Practice In Full

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (hamstring) and wide receiver Sterling Shepard (rib) both practiced in full on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday. Engram seems primed to return after a two-game absence. However, he'll be more of a TE2 option for fantasy owners in the first week of the fantasy playoffs with quarterback […]

Isaiah Crowell Still Not Practicing

New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell (toe) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday, putting his status for Week 14 against the Bills in jeopardy. Crowell could be legitimately questionable for this Sunday. If he plays, he'll remain a touchdown-dependent RB2 with a low floor. He had 21 carries for 98 yards […]

Cam Newton Expected To Play Against Browns

Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Norv Turner said he expects quarterback Cam Newton (shoulder) to play in Week 14 against the Browns despite concerns about his surgically-repaired right shoulder. Newton is once again dealing with right shoulder pain and is considering another offseason surgery, but he's expected to play through it in the final four games […]

Royals Looking Hard At Billy Hamilton

The Kansas City Royals are looking hard at free-agent outfielder Billy Hamilton, who was recently non-tendered by the Reds. The Royals were interested in trading for Hamilton in the past, so this isn't a huge surprise. The rebuilding Royals don't have too many set positions heading into 2019, so Hamilton could carve out a decent […]

Indians Reach Extension With Carlos Carrasco

The Cleveland Indians exercised starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco's $10.25 million option for the 2020 season and signed him to a two-year extension for 2021 and 2022 with a vesting option for the 2023 season, according to sources. Between Carrasco, Corey Kluber and Trevor Bauer, Carrasco has the best chance of sticking with the Tribe this […]

Reds Pursuing A.J. Pollock

The Cincinnati Reds are among the teams pursuing free-agent outfielder A.J. Pollock. Cincy is looking for a replacement in center field after non-tendering Billy Hamilton and making him a free agent. Pollock would definitely be an upgrade, as he possesses a nice power/speed combination despite being injury-prone as a 31-year-old. Pollock hit .257/.316/.484 with 21 […]

Julio Jones Says He'll Play Against Packers

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (foot) said he will play in Week 14 against the Packers. “I’ll be ready to go when Sunday comes around," Jones said. He has been held out of practice so far this week, but Atlanta is just being cautious with their star receiver at the end of the season. […]

Duke Johnson, Denzel Ward Not Practicing

Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson (personal) and cornerback Denzel Ward (concussion) are both missing practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Johnson may not play in Week 14 against the Panthers at this rate. Cleveland has failed to get him involved in the offense on a consistent basis, though, making him a very […]

Kerryon Johnson Out Again Thursday

Detroit Lions rookie running back Kerryon Johnson (knee) remained out of practice for the portion open to the media on Thursday for the second straight day. Johnson has missed the last two weeks and doesn't appear close to returning for a Lions offense that continues to fade as the season progresses. LeGarrette Blount should once […]

T.Y. Hilton, Eric Ebron Still Not Practicing

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (shoulder) and tight end Eric Ebron (illness) both appear to not be practicing for the second straight day on Thursday. The Colts may just being cautious with their two best pass-catching playmakers, but this could be concerning for the Colts offense heading into Week 14 against the Texans. They […]

Xavier Rhodes Won't Be Limited Against Seattle

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said that cornerback Xavier Rhodes (hamstring) will not be limited in practice this week and will be a full-go for Week 14 against the Seahawks in a game with big playoff implications. It's great news for the Vikes in a must-win game. Rhodes will likely match up with Seahawks […]

Emmanuel Sanders' Future In Question

Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (Achilles), who suffered a season-ending torn Achilles in practice on Wednesday, is set to count $12.9 million against the salary cap next year in his age-31 season. The Broncos would only have $2.69 million in dead cap money if they were to cut Sanders, but he must pass a […]

DaeSean Hamilton To Be Featured In The Slot

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Daesean Hamilton, who has only five catches on the year after missing a few weeks with a knee injury, will now be featured in the slot to close out the season with Emmanuel Sanders (Achilles) going on Injured Reserve. River Cracraft, who was promoted from the practice squad, is another […]

Cole Beasley, Tyron Smith Expected To Play

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Cole Beasley (foot) and left tackle Tyron Smith (neck) are both expected to do more in practice on Thursday and are expected to play in an important Week 14 divisional matchup against the Eagles. Beasley sprained his foot last Thursday but shouldn't have to miss any time. He's been pretty much […]

Julio Jones Expected To Play Despite Missed Practices

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (foot) won't practice fully again on Thursday, but head coach Dan Quinn still expects Jones to play in Week 14 against the Packers. Quinn said Jones' foot was still sore on Thursday. Jones had his worst game of the season last week, and it's fair to wonder how healthy […]

Stevan Ridley Ready For Bigger Role

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Stevan Ridley, who is six years removed from his first and only 1,000-yard season of his career, is ready for a larger role in Week 14 against the Raiders with James Conner (ankle) out. Ridley had his 1,000-yard campaign in 2012 and hasn't had more than 340 rushing yards in a […]

Alex Smith Battling Infection After Surgery

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (leg) is now battling an infection related to the surgery he underwent to fix a broken fibula and tibia, according to sources informed of the situation. It's unclear if the infection will jeopardize the rest of Smith's playing career at this time. Smith wasn't playing at his best this year […]

Sam Darnold Will Start Against Bills

New York Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold (foot) will start in Week 14 against the Bills. Darnold will make his return for the first time since Nov. 4 against the Dolphins when he threw four interceptions without a touchdown. The sledding won't be easier in his return against a stout Bills secondary, so Darnold is […]

DeSean Jackson Still Out Thursday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver DeSean Jackson (thumb) remains out of practice again on Thursday and seems likely to miss his second straight game. Jackson hasn't been able to catch passes and could be shut down for the final four games of the season. Chris Godwin is the biggest beneficiary when Jackson doesn't play, but […]

Cam Newton Still Dealing With Shoulder Pain

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (shoulder) is surprised that he's still dealing with pain in his surgically repaired right shoulder, and he's not ruling out having another operation after the season. Newton is confident he'll be "ready to go" on Sunday against the Browns, but head coach Ron Rivera is being more cautious. Newton was […]

Nathan Eovaldi Returns To Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox agreed to re-sign starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi to a four-year, $68 million deal on Thursday, according to sources. Boston didn't want to let him get away after he was thoroughly impressive after coming over from the Rays, especially in the postseason run to a World Series title. Eovaldi has a triple-digit […]

Blue Jays Not Expecting Much From Troy Tulowitzki

Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins was honest with the team's expectations for oft-injured shortstop Troy Tulowitzki heading into the 2019 season. "Candidly, and I think Troy would agree with me, that is not likely," Atkins said. "He will have to overachieve to play shortstop at an above-average level, with above-average offensive performance for […]

Hunter Pence Open To Returning To Giants

Free-agent outfielder Hunter Pence said he is open to re-signing with the San Francisco Giants this offseason. "Yeah, a couple teams have reached out," Pence said Tuesday. "I’m not going to really discuss who, but I’m really open -- I want a chance to play, a chance to win." Not much went right for Pence, […]

Bryce Harper Not A Target For Cardinals

After the St. Louis Cardinals acquired first baseman Paul Goldschmidt on Wednesday, they are not targeting free-agent outfielder Bryce Harper, according to sources. The team will shift their offseason priorities to improving their bullpen and adding a left-handed hitting bench player. Harper will have plenty of other suitors despite hitting only .249 in 2018. However, […]

Doug Martin Expected To Face Steelers

Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin (knee) practiced in full on Wednesday and should be good to go in Week 14 against the Steelers, barring a setback. Martin has scored a touchdown on the ground in back-to-back weeks and is hoping to make it three games in a row this Sunday. He'll be a touchdown-dependent, […]

Cole Beasley A Limited Participant

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Cole Beasley (foot) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Beasley is optimistic about his chances of playing in a huge divisional game against the Eagles in Week 14 despite spraining his foot last Thursday. Beasley has just one 100-yard game this year and also scored his only two touchdowns in […]

Dontrelle Inman Doesn't Practice Wednesday

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Dontrelle Inman (shoulder) did not practice on Wednesday. Inman just doesn't have much of a fantasy ceiling and hasn't had more than six catches or 52 yards in his six games with the Colts this season. Even if he's able to return to practice and play in Week 14 against the […]

Sam Darnold Plans To Play Against Bills

New York Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold (foot) said he plans to play in Week 14 against the Bills "barring something catastrophic." Darnold hasn't played since Nov. 4 against the Dolphins -- a game in which he threw four interceptions -- but practiced in full on Wednesday and is on track to return this weekend. […]