Yusei Kikuchi In Agreement With Mariners

Updating a previous report, Japanese left-handed starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi is in agreement on an undisclosed deal with the Seattle Mariners, according to sources. Kikuchi is expected to have a rotation spot in a pitcher-friendly park in his first year in the States. The 27-year-old doesn't come with a lot of fanfare but posted a […]

Mariners Close To Agreement With Yusei Kikuchi

The Seattle Mariners are apparently nearing a deal with Japanese left-handed pitcher Yusei Kikuchi on Monday night, according to league sources. He must sign a deal with a club before the posting deadline on Wednesday, Jan. 2. Kikuchi had a 3.08 ERA with 153 strikeouts and 45 walks in 163 2/3 innings in his last […]

Kerryon Johnson Says His Knee Is Fine

Detroit Lions rookie running back Kerryon Johnson (knee) was conservatively shut down before the regular season ended, but he said his knee is in good shape on Monday and said he probably would've been able to play in the playoffs. Prior to Johnson's injury on Nov. 18, he was trending toward a 1,000-yard season but […]

Todd Gurley Expected To Play In Divisional Round

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that he expects running back Todd Gurley (knee) to play in the divisional round on Jan. 12. “I think it’s been making good progress. He’s feeling good,” McVay told reporters. “He came in today and everything was positive with what we’re getting from [senior director of sports […]

Cardinals Fire Byron Leftwich, Al Holcomb

The Arizona Cardinals fired interim offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich and defensive coordinator Al Holcomb on Monday, according to a source. Leftwich took over midseason after the team fired Mike McCoy, and the Cardinals finished dead last in yards per game (241.6), dead last in passing yards per game (157.7), dead last in rushing yards per […]

Antonio Brown's Week 17 Absence Wasn't Injury-Related

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown's Week 17 absence against the Bengals had nothing to do with his knee injury, but instead he was inactive because he elected to sit out of practice all last week after an unspecified dispute with a teammate. Brown became disgusted at one of his teammates and threw a football […]

LeSean McCoy To Return In 2019

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane said that running back LeSean McCoy is in the team's plans for 2019, the final year of his contract. 2018 was the worst season of McCoy's career, as he rushed for just 514 yards (3.2 yards per carry) and three touchdowns on 161 attempts. He also had 34 catches […]

Dan Quinn, Falcons Overhaul Coaching Staff

The Atlanta Falcons fired offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian, defensive coordinator Marquand Manuel and special teams coach Keith Armstrong on Monday, according to sources. The Falcons were a huge disappointment on both sides of the ball in 2018. The issues on defense were mainly due to key injuries early in the season. The offense underachieved under […]

Steve Wilks Is One And Done In Arizona

Arizona Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks told his staff on Monday that he will no longer be the head coach moving forward, according to sources. Wilks only got one season in the desert, but he did supply the organization with the No. 1 overall pick in next year's draft after going 3-13 in 2018. To […]

Marcus Mariota Won't Need Surgery

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (stinger) said he will not need offseason surgery to fix his nerve issues. Mariota didn't play in Week 17 after suffering a stinger and nerve damage in Week 16. He finishes 2018 with 2,528 yards (his fewest in four seasons), 11 touchdowns and eight interceptions in 14 games. The 25-year-old […]

Adam Gase Gets The Boot In Miami

The Miami Dolphins fired head coach Adam Gase after three seasons on Monday, according to a source. The team also promoted general manager Chris Grier to oversee football operations and reassigned Mike Tannenbaum, who was previously vice president of football operations. Gase didn't help his cause in the 42-17 Week 17 loss to the Bills. […]

Broncos Fire Vance Joseph

The Denver Broncos fired head coach Vance Joseph on Monday after their first back-to-back losing seasons since the early-70s, according to a source. Joseph spent only two years with Denver despite signing a four-year deal in 2017, and the Broncos went 5-11 in his first year and 6-10 in 2018. The Broncos were competitive against […]

Marvin Lewis Out In Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Bengals have parted ways with head coach Marvin Lewis on Monday. Lewis had one season remaining on an extension that he signed last year, but the decision to part ways was mutual. The 60-year-old was the second longest tenured coach in the NFL behind Bill Belichick. Lewis had coached the Bengals for 16 […]

Browns Interested In Re-Signing Breshad Perriman

Cleveland Browns general manager John Dorsey said the team is interested in re-signing wide receiver Breshad Perriman, who is scheduled to become a free agent. The former Ravens first-round bust had 16 receptions for 340 yards and two touchdowns in 10 games for Cleveland this year and averaged a career-high 21.3 yards per catch as […]

Saints Sign Josh Hill To Three-Year Extension

The New Orleans Saints signed tight end Josh Hill to a three-year, $8.85 million extension through the 2021 season on Monday, according to sources. While Hill could have a bigger role in 2019 and beyond, he hasn't moved the needle at all in his six years in the league, catching exactly 16 passes in three […]

Jameis Winston Will Return In 2019

Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht said that quarterback Jameis Winston will return as the starter in 2019. Winston had a three-game suspension to begin the 2018 season and was benched during the middle of the season for Ryan Fitzpatrick. He'll only be 25 next week, however, and the Bucs think there is still […]

Nick Foles To Start In Wild-Card Game

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said that quarterback Nick Foles (ribs) was "feeling good" on Monday morning and will start in the wild-card game against the Bears next weekend. Foles went 28-for-33 for 221 yards with two touchdowns and an interception in the Week 17 win over the Redskins. He's thrown seven touchdowns and […]

Melvin Gordon, Hunter Henry Expected To Face Ravens

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (ankle) and tight end Hunter Henry (knee) are both expected to play in the wild-card game on Sunday against the Ravens, according to sources. Gordon limped off in the fourth quarter of the Week 17 game against the Broncos but isn't dealing with a serious injury. Henry tore […]

Dirk Koetter Gone In Tampa

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers relieved head coach Dirk Koetter of his duties on Sunday after their Week 17 loss to the Falcons. Koetter was with the team for three seasons and finished his stint with a 19-29 record after going 5-11 in 2018. Koetter led the Bucs to their first winning season since 2010 when […]

Jets Fire Todd Bowles

The New York Jets fired head coach Todd Bowles on Sunday following their blowout Week 17 loss to the Patriots after his fourth season with the team. Bowles finishes with a 24-40 record in his time with Gang Green after going 10-6 in his first year in 2015. The Jets will be overhauling their coaching […]

Tajae Sharpe, Luke Stocker Questionable To Return

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Tajae Sharpe (ankle) and tight end Luke Stocker (knee) are both questionable to return in Week 17 against the Colts on Sunday night after suffering injuries. Tennessee's offense is a mess with quarterback Marcus Mariota (stinger) inactive going into this must-win game. Sharpe and Stocker both failed to connect on their […]

Nick Foles Has Bruised Ribs

The Philadelphia Eagles believe quarterback Nick Foles (ribs) is dealing with bruised ribs after having to leave the Week 17 game against the Redskins in the fourth quarter, according to a source. However, Foles is believed to be OK. Nate Sudfeld entered the game late in the shutout win over Washington that got Philly into […]

Blue Jays Acquire Clayton Richard

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired starting pitcher Clayton Richard and cash considerations from the San Diego Padres on Sunday in exchange for minor league outfielder Connor Panas. Richard, a 35-year-old left-hander, was 7-11 with a poor 5.33 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 6.1 K/9 in 27 starts for the Padres in 2018, moves to the tough […]

Anthony Miller Injured In Week 17, Ruled Out

Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Anthony Miller (shoulder) injured his left shoulder in the Week 17 game against the Vikings and was ruled out for the rest of the game. Unfortunately for any fantasy owners that had Miller in their lineups, the first-year wideout didn't catch a pass before his injury. It remains to be […]

Rashaad Penny Active Against Cardinals

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Rashaad Penny (knee) is active for Week 17 against the Cardinals. Penny will return to the field after a two-game absence, and he is firmly in play as a DFS sleeper in the regular season finale. The Cardinals have one of the worst run defenses in the NFL and the […]

James Conner Will Play In Week 17

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (ankle) is active for Week 17's must-win game against the Bengals. It'll be Conner's first game in the last three weeks after suffering a high ankle sprain. He practiced in full last week, so he should be able to play a full complement of snaps in a must-win game. […]

Antonio Brown Inactive Against Bengals

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (knee) is officially inactive for Week 17 against the Bengals. Brown was unable to convince the team in pregame warmups. It's a big loss in a must-win game for both the Steelers and fantasy owners alike. JuJu Smith-Schuster will be heavily targeted and has WR1 upside, while rookie James […]

John Brown Active For Week 17

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver John Brown (hamstring) is active for Week 17 against the Browns. Brown was expected to play all along in a game that the Ravens need to win to secure the division crown over the Steelers. It's good news that Browns rookie cornerback Denzel Ward is out, but Brown hasn't been fantasy […]

Spencer Ware Not Playing Against Raiders

Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware (hamstring) is inactive in Week 17 against the Raiders despite getting in some full practices last week. It's somewhat of a surprise, but the Chiefs will elect to get Ware at least one extra week of rest for the playoffs. In his absence, Damien Williams has been great […]

Josh Doctson Active Against Eagles

Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson (illness) is active in the Week 17 finale against the Eagles. Even in a great matchup with Philly's soft secondary, Doctson isn't a very attractive WR4/flex with quarterback Josh Johnson under center. Jamison Crowder has become Johnson's favorite target, and Doctson has just three catches for 30 yards in […]