Duke Johnson Listed As Week 7 Starter

Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson is listed as the starter for Week 7 against the Buccaneers, but a team spokesperson said rookie Nick Chubb could start over Johnson depending on the formation the offense uses to begin the game. It's merely a formality and doesn't mean much. Both Chubb and Johnson see their fantasy […]

DeVante Parker, A.J. Derby Inactive For Week 7

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Devante Parker (quadriceps) and tight end A.J. Derby (foot) are both inactive for Week 7 against the Lions. Parker and Derby both practiced this week, so they are more of healthy scratches. Parker has played in just two games this year and has just two catches for 40 yards. He's quickly […]

Allen Robinson, Khalil Mack Active Against Patriots

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (groin) and defensive end Khalil Mack (ankle) are both active in Week 7 against the Patriots. There was never much doubt whether each would suit up. Robinson remains the team's top receiver and will be in play as a WR2 in a game where the Bears could be forced […]

Sony Michel, Julian Edelman, Josh Gordon Active

New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) and wide receivers Julian Edelman (heel) and Josh Gordon (hamstring) are all active in Week 7 against the Bears. Michel has been a high-end RB2 over the past several weeks and should remain that way as the team's early-down back. Edelman and Gordon will have expanded […]

Isaiah Crowell Active Against Vikings

New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell (foot) is active in Week 7 against the Vikings. Crowell was always expected to play, but he'll be a touchdown-dependant RB3/flex in a tough matchup with Minnesota's defensive front. Expect him to have a near-even workload with Bilal Powell once again. With Jets defensive backs Trumaine Johnson (quadriceps), […]

Carlos Hyde Inactive Sunday

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Carlos Hyde is inactive for Week 7 against the Texans. Hyde was just acquired from the Browns on Friday and he didn't have enough time to learn the offense. He should make his debut with the team in Week 8 and work alongside T.J. Yeldon with Leonard Fournette (hamstring) not expected […]

Joey Bosa Expected To Return In Week 9

Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (foot), who has missed all seven games this year with a bone bruise in his left foot, is expected to return on Nov. 4 against the Seahawks in Week 9, according to league sources. He has been running the last two weeks and looks […]

Cowboys Looking Into Amari Cooper

The Dallas Cowboys have been doing their research on Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper as the Oct. 30 trade deadline approaches, according to league sources. The Raiders want a first-round pick for Cooper and the Cowboys have been calling around to get background information on Cooper. The Redskins and Colts have also made inquiries […]

Broncos Listening To Offers On Demaryius Thomas

Updating a previous report, the Denver Broncos have been listening to trade offers for wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, according to league sources. A handful of teams have reached out to the Broncos to see if they would be willing to part with Thomas, who was a first-round pick in 2010. Teams are also showing interest […]

Jaguars Not Looking To Trade For Quarterback

The Jacksonville Jaguars are not considering trading for a quarterback despite public calls for them to acquire one, according to sources familiar with the team's thinking. There have been suggestions and speculations in recent weeks that they could be willing to trade for a quarterback to supplement or supplant Blake Bortles, but they won't trade […]

Leonard Fournette Expected To Sit Through Bye Week

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) is expected to be out through the team's Week 9 bye and will miss Week 7 against the Texans and Week 8 against the Eagles, according to a source. He hasn't played in a full game this year, and his injury is the main reason why the team […]

Still No Timetable For Joey Bosa

The Los Angeles Chargers still have no definitive timetable for the return of defensive end Joey Bosa (foot). Team officials remain "hopeful" that he will return in the second half of the season, but there are no guarantees as to when that might be, according to sources. He has met with specialists and is trying […]

Hunter Henry Unlikely To Return This Year

The Los Angeles Chargers are not optimistic about a potential return this year for tight end Hunter Henry (knee), according to a source. The odds of Henry returning from his ACL tear this year are remote, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. It was always a long shot that he would make […]

Chad Kelly Could Play In Second Half Of Season

With the Denver Broncos not likely to roll with quarterback Case Keenum in the long term, sources continue to indicate that the team intends to give Chad Kelly a look at some point in the second half of the season. Keenum hasn't been very good at all so far in 2018, and with the Broncos […]

Emmanuel Sanders, Demaryius Thomas Could Be Traded

With the Denver Broncos likely looking at a rebuild after this year, wide receivers Emmanuel Sanders and Demaryius Thomas could be traded before the Oct. 30 deadline. League sources said several teams have already shown interest in Sanders, who has been much more productive and costs less than Thomas. Other teams have also been exploring […]

No Clarity In Le'Veon Bell Situation

The Pittsburgh Steelers have still received no clarity on running back Le'Veon Bell during their bye week on when or if he will report and end his contract holdout. Several team executives think it's more likely that Bell will wait until Week 9 to show up, which is after the trade deadline. The Steelers would […]

Rob Gronkowski Ruled Out

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (back, ankle) was officially ruled out for Week 7 against the Bears. The good news is that Gronk is expected to return in Week 8 for the Monday night game against the Bills. Make sure to remove Gronkowski from your starting lineups this Sunday. With Jacob Hollister also […]

Dolphins Not Actively Shopping DeVante Parker

The Miami Dolphins are not actively shopping wide receiver Devante Parker, but they have spoken to several teams about him. He is available for the right price, but the Dolphins are comfortable with hanging onto him, too. Parker continues to deal with injuries and ineffectiveness and has been a first-round bust for the team, so […]

Carlos Hyde Could Play Sunday

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Carlos Hyde, who was acquired from the Browns on Friday, has a chance to make his debut against the Texans in Week 7, according to sources. He received a crash course on the playbook on Friday and Saturday and could be used to spell T.J. Yeldon. Even if Hyde plays, he […]

Jose Altuve Had Avulsion Fracture In Patella

Updating a previous report, Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (knee) had surgery to fix a patellar avulsion fracture in his right knee, according to a source. An avulsion fracture is when a small chunk of bone attached to a tendon or ligament gets pulled away from the main part of the bone. The good […]

Ray-Ray McCloud Won't Play In Week 7

Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud didn't travel with the team and is out for Week 7 against the Colts for non-injury reasons. McCloud's agent, Deiric Jackson said, "Coach McDermott is a great coach, we respect his decision, and I think Ray-Ray will be a better player because of his decision." McCloud has caught […]

Detrez Newsome Added To Active Roster

Los Angeles Chargers running back Detrez Newsome was signed to the active roster from the practice squad on Saturday in order to give the team insurance in case Melvin Gordon (hamstring) is unable to play in Week 7 in London against the Titans. This move isn't a good sign for Gordon's status, but fantasy owners […]

Broncos Place Ronald Leary On IR

The Denver Broncos placed left guard Ronald Leary (Achilles) on Injured Reserve on Saturday and signed center Nico Falah off the Jets practice squad in a corresponding move, according to a source. Leary has a torn Achilles and will miss the rest of the season. Max Garcia is expected to replace him on a very […]

Ezekiel Ansah Ruled Out

Detroit Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah (shoulder) has been ruled out for Week 7 against the Dolphins. Ansah's injury-plagued career continues on. He hasn't played since the season-opening loss to the Jets and has four tackles and a sack on the year. When healthy, Ansah is the team's best pass rusher, so they've been short-handed […]

Marlins Expected To Announce International Signings Monday

The Miami Marlins are expected to announce the signing of Cuban prospects Victor Victor Mesa and Victor Mesa Jr. during a press conference on Monday, according to sources. Victor Victor is expected to sign for more than $5 million, while Victor Jr. is expected to sign for a bonus around $1 million. The two players […]

Mookie Betts Could Play Second Base In World Series

The Boston Red Sox are considering playing outfielder Mookie Betts at second base when the World Series shifts to the National League park. It's not a given, though, and manager Alex Cora said there are a lot of factors to consider. One way or another, J.D. Martinez, the regular designated hitter, will play in every […]

Joc Pederson Leading Off In Game 7 Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson is starting in left field and hitting leadoff in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series against Brewers right-hander Jhoulys Chacin. First baseman Max Muncy will hit second, while Chris Taylor drops to seventh. David Freese and Enrique Hernandez will start on the bench. While Pederson has just […]

Jets Releasing Terrelle Pryor

The New York Jets are releasing wide receiver Terrelle Pryor (groin) on Saturday, according to a league source. Pryor is dealing with a tear in his groin and is expected to be out around two weeks. The team is interested in re-signing him when he's healthy, but other teams will likely be interested in him […]

Melvin Gordon Questionable For London Game

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (hamstring) is now listed as questionable for the Week 7 game in London against the Titans. Gordon was added to the injury report on Friday but got in a limited practice. Luckily for fantasy owners, the London game will kick off early Sunday morning, so owners will know […]

Rob Gronkowski Unlikely To Play Against Bears

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (ankle, back) is "highly unlikely" to play in Week 7 against the Bears after not traveling with the team to Chicago, according to a source. Players that don't travel with the team pretty much never play, so this is big news. Gronk owners need to find a replacement […]