Aaron Rodgers Practicing Wednesday

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (groin) was practicing on Wednesday. Rodgers injured his groin last Sunday, and there has been speculation that the Packers might sit him out in a meaningless game in Week 16 against the Jets. The fact that Rodgers is practicing is a good sign for his availability this weekend, however. […]

Julio Jones A Question Mark For Week 16

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said that he will not know if wide receiver Julio Jones (hip) will be ready to go in Week 16 against the Panthers until Friday. It's always something with Jones, but he usually plays through his nagging ailments. He was not at practice on Wednesday. With Atlanta's playoff hopes […]

Graham Gano Placed On Injured Reserve

The Carolina Panthers placed kicker Graham Gano (knee) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday, ending his season. Gano missed the last two games with a left knee injury that he suffered in practice. He made 14 of his 16 field-goal tries and 30 of his 33 extra points this season. Chandler Catanzaro will continue to kick […]

Cam Newton Being Shut Down

The Carolina Panthers are expected to shut quarterback Cam Newton (shoulder) down for the final two games of the season now that they are out of the playoff hunt, according to sources. Backup Taylor Heinicke is expected to start in Week 16 against the Falcons. Newton isn't practicing on Wednesday. Newton's right shoulder got progressively […]

Astros Officially Sign Michael Brantley

The Houston Astros officially signed free-agent outfielder Michael Brantley to a two-year, $32 million deal on Wednesday. Brantley was able to stay healthy in 2018 with Cleveland and hit a nice .309/.364/.468 with 17 home runs, 76 RBI, 89 runs scored and 12 stolen bases in 631 plate appearances. He made the All-Star team for […]

Devonta Freeman Won't Return This Year

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn told "The Morning Show with John and Hugh" on 92.9 The Game that running back Devonta Freeman (groin) will not return in the final two games of the season. Freeman was placed on Injured Reserve before the Week 7 game due to a foot injury, and he would've been […]

Kerryon Johnson Going On IR

The Detroit Lions are placing rookie running back Kerryon Johnson (knee) on Injured Reserve, according to a source. He is expected to make a full recovery this offseason. It's not a surprise, as Johnson hadn't been practicing and hadn't played since being injured in Week 11. The second-round pick had a productive rookie year, finishing […]

Giants Not Planning To Put Odell Beckham Jr. On IR

New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur said that he isn't considering putting wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (quadriceps) on Injured Reserve with the team out of playoff contention. Beckham is feeling better this week after missing the last two games, but he will not practice on Wednesday. OBJ has been one of the few […]

Philly Special - Can Eagles Help You Win a Championship?

Everyone knows how it went down for the Philadelphia Eagles in their improbable run to a Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots last year. It all started when franchise quarterback Carson Wentz tore his ACL in Week 14 on the road against the Rams. Nick Foles entered the game and led them to a […]

Matt Harvey Agrees With Angels

Free-agent starting pitcher Matt Harvey agreed to an undisclosed deal with the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, according to a source. The Halos can certainly use some pitching help with Shohei Ohtani (elbow) out for the 2019 season and Matt Shoemaker now a free agent. Harvey, once known as the Dark Knight when he was […]

Keenan Allen Could Be Game-Time Decision

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said that wide receiver Keenan Allen (hip) could be a game-time decision on Saturday night against the Ravens. Allen suffered a hip pointer last Thursday and didn't practice on Tuesday, so his status is truly up in the air. His owners would feel a lot more comfortable about […]

No Practice For Jordan Reed Tuesday

Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (ankle, foot) remained sidelined during practice on Tuesday. Reed didn't play in Week 15 and seems unlikely to suit up on Saturday against the Titans. Even with Washington still technically in contention for a wild-card spot in the NFC, they might elect to hold the oft-injured Reed out for […]

Marcus Mariota On Injury Report

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (foot) was limited in the team's walkthrough practice on Tuesday. Wide receiver Tajae Sharpe (ankle) did not practice. Mariota should be fine for Saturday's game against the Redskins. As long as running back Derrick Henry continues to run the ball well, the Titans won't ask Mariota to do much, making […]

Melvin Gordon Practices At Full Speed

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said that running back Melvin Gordon (knee) was practicing at full speed on Tuesday. Gordon is set to return from a three-game absence in a big Week 16 matchup with the Ravens on Saturday, barring a setback in practice this week. Despite the tough matchup, Gordon is a […]

Marcus Murphy Lands On Injured Reserve

The Buffalo Bills placed running back Marcus Murphy (elbow) on Injured Reserve after he dislocated his elbow in Week 15 against the Lions. Buffalo signed wide receiver Victor Bolden in a corresponding move. Murphy's run as the lead back with both LeSean McCoy and Chris Ivory inactive on Sunday was short-lived. Keith Ford replaced him […]

Aaron Jones Placed On Injured Reserve

The Green Bay Packers placed running back Aaron Jones (knee) on the Injured Reserve on Tuesday. Wide receiver Allen Lazard was signed in a corresponding move. Jones said he thought he sprained his knee in the Week 15 loss to the Bears, so the Packers will play it safe and end his season with the […]

Panthers Could Shut Cam Newton Down

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera hasn't ruled out the idea of shutting quarterback Cam Newton (shoulder) down for the final two games of the season due to his sore right throwing shoulder. Rivera plans to meet with Newton later in the week to figure out where he is "in terms of his physical state […]

Keenan Allen, Austin Ekeler Not Practicing Tuesday

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (hip) and running back Austin Ekeler (concussion, neck) are not practicing on Tuesday. While both have a legitimate chance to play in Week 16 against the Ravens on Saturday, they'll need to practice at some point this week to play. Allen will be more of a WR2 at […]

DeSean Jackson Hopes To Play Against Cowboys

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver DeSean Jackson (thumb) is hopeful of playing in Week 16 against the Cowboys despite missing the last three games with a left thumb injury. D-Jax hasn't practiced since his injury and hasn't been able to even squeeze a football in recent weeks. Even if he returns, he'll be more of […]

Daniel Descalso Joins Cubs

The Chicago Cubs agreed to an undisclosed deal with free-agent infielder Daniel Descalso on Tuesday. Descalso was a utility player for Arizona the last two years and hit .238/.353/.436 with a career-high 13 home runs and 57 RBI in 138 games last season. He spent most of his time at second base (51 games) and […]

Aaron Rodgers In Danger Of Missing Week 16?

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (groin) injured his groin in the Week 15 loss to the Bears, although he wants and expects to play in Week 16 against the Jets. Head coach Joe Philbin also wants and expects Rodgers to suit up. With Green Bay officially eliminated from the postseason, it's fair to wonder […]

Keenan Allen Still In Doubt

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (hip) missed practice on Monday and his status for Week 16 against the Ravens remains in doubt. Allen is dealing with a hip pointer that isn't considered serious, so he should be able to return to practice at some point this week and play on Saturday against Baltimore. […]

Melvin Gordon Ready To Knock Off The Rust

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (knee) said that he is ready to knock off some rust in Week 16 against the Ravens after missing the last three games with a knee sprain. “I feel good, not 100% obviously,” Gordon said. “I don’t think that’s a secret. But I’m good enough to get out […]

Todd Gurley Day-To-Day

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (knee) is dealing with inflammation and is day-to-day, according to head coach Sean McVay. It's the best possible news for Gurley's owners after he missed a little time in the third quarter of Sunday night's loss to the Eagles. He still had 12 carries for 48 yards and […]

Astros Close To Signing Michael Brantley

The Houston Astros are closing in on free-agent outfielder Michael Brantley, according to sources. Rival executives expect the deal to be for two years and around $32 million. If Houston is unable to trade Josh Reddick, a Brantley addition will make it tougher for outfield prospect Kyle Tucker to make a big impact in his […]

Marcus Murphy Has Dislocated Elbow

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that running back Marcus Murphy (elbow) suffered a dislocated elbow in the Week 15 win over the Lions. It's unlikely that Murphy will be able to play in the final two games. He started on Sunday with both LeSean McCoy and Chris Ivory inactive, carrying the ball 11 […]

Leonard Fournette Dealing With Foot Injury

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (foot) will be on the injury report for Week 16 against the Dolphins with a foot injury. Perhaps this is the reason why Fournette had just one carry in the second half in Week 15, although he says it was the game plan to limit his touches against the […]

Ito Smith's Season Is Over

Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Ito Smith (knee) will have knee surgery and will be placed on Injured Reserve, according to head coach Dan Quinn. With Smith out, Quinn said it's also "unlikely" that Devonta Freeman will return this year, which means it'll mostly be Tevin Coleman's backfield in the final two games. Smith was […]

Austin Ekeler Remains In Concussion Protocol

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol, according to head coach Anthony Lynn. Ekeler sat out last Thursday's game, but there is a decent chance he'll play in Week 16 against the Ravens on Saturday if he can clear the protocol at some point this week. However, with […]

Hunter Henry May Do Individual Drills This Week

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said that tight end Hunter Henry (knee), who has been on the Physically Unable to Perform list all season after injuring his ACL in May, could do some individual drills in practice as early as Monday. While the Chargers would love to have Henry during the playoffs, there […]