Tyron Smith To Be Game-Time Decision Thursday

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Tuesday that left tackle Tyron Smith (neck) will likely be a game-time decision on Thursday against the Saints. Smith was active last Thursday on Thanksgiving but didn't play at all. If he's active this week, he could have his snaps limited. Not having Smith out there would be bad […]

Damiere Byrd's Season Likely Over

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Damiere Byrd (arm) broke his arm in Week 12 against the Seahawks, and the expectation is that the team places him on season-ending Injured Reserve, according to sources. Byrd has just one catch on two targets for eight yards this year, so he was nowhere near the fantasy radar to begin […]

Vance McDonald To Be Limited Early In Week

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said tight end Vance McDonald (hip) will be limited in practice early in the week. McDonald had three catches on five targets for 27 yards in the Week 12 loss to the Broncos, but he's found pay dirt in two of the last three games. McDonald is a low-end, […]

D'Onta Foreman Not Ready To Return Yet

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said running back D'Onta Foreman (Achilles) is "not all the way back yet." "I think he feels good. We've got a little more time on that decision," O'Brien said. It seems doubtful that Foreman will come off the Physically Unable to Perform list to make his season debut against […]

Keke Coutee Trending Toward Playing In Week 13

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien is unsure if rookie wide receiver Keke Coutee's (hamstring) injury is as severe as the last two he suffered this year, but he thinks Coutee is "trending toward" being able to play in Week 13 against the Browns. Coutee got a late start to his rookie season due to […]

Jameis Winston Reaches Settlement In Sexual Battery Lawsuit

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston reached a settlement to end a sexual battery lawsuit filed against him by an Arizona Uber driver who accused him of groping her in March of 2016. Terms of the settlement were not specified. An NFL investigation found her claim "consistent and credible" and suspended Winston for the first […]

Braves Officially Agree With Josh Donaldson

The Atlanta Braves agreed to a one-year, $23 million deal with free-agent third baseman Josh Donaldson on Monday, according to sources. The deal is pending a physical. Donaldson will hope to bounce back in 2019 after missing most of the 2018 season due to lingering calf issues. Before this year, Donaldson had at least 33 […]

Johan Camargo To Become Super-Utility Player

Atlanta Braves third baseman Johan Camargo will become a super-utility player in 2019 after the club signed Josh Donaldson to a one-year deal on Monday. Camargo already has experience at second base, shortstop and third base and the plan is for him to work out at first base and possibly the corner outfield spots in […]

Cardinals Interested In Mike Moustakas

The St. Louis Cardinals have free-agent third baseman Mike Moustakas on their radar this offseason. Moose saw a cold market last offseason when draft-pick compensation was tied to him with the Royals. That's not the case this year, so he should be able to land a multi-year contract after he hit .251/.315/.459 with 28 home […]

Pirates Sign Lonnie Chisenhall

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed free-agent outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall to a one-year, $2.75 million deal on Monday, according to a source. Chisenhall played just 29 games in 2018 and 82 games in 2017 for the Tribe due to injuries, but he's been solid for fantasy owners when healthy. He hit .321/.394/.452 with a homer and nine […]

Kenley Jansen Undergoes Another Heart Procedure

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen (heart) underwent another heart procedure on Monday to treat his atrial fibrillation. Jansen underwent the same procedure during the season and missed some time. The hard-throwing right-handed closer wasn't as dominant in 2018 but was still a high-end reliever for fantasy owners, as he posted a 3.01 ERA, 0.99 […]

NL East Teams Interested In J.T. Realmuto

The Braves, Phillies and Nationals have been the teams most interested in trading for Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto, but the Marlins would prefer not to trade him within the division. The Brewers and Astros are other teams that are interested. The Nationals (Kurt Suzuki) and Braves (Brian McCann) have recently signed catchers, so they […]

Padres, Reds Interested In Noah Syndergaard

The San Diego Padres and Cincinnati Reds are among the teams that are interested in trading for New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard. The Rays are also a team to watch out for, as they have a deep farm system and want young, controllable players. Thor has three years until he'll become a free […]

Nick Mullens To Remain Starter

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that quarterback Nick Mullens will remain the starting quarterback for Week 13 against the Seahawks. Mullens came out of nowhere in his NFL debut three weeks ago against the Raiders but predictably fell flat in two great matchups against the Giants and Buccaneers in his next two […]

Leonard Fournette Suspended One Game

The NFL suspended Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette for one game without pay after his ejection for fighting with Bills defensive end Shaq Lawson in Week 12. It's been that kind of year for Fournette, as he missed multiple games with leg injuries earlier this year. With Fournette out against the Colts, Carlos Hyde […]

Sammie Coates Playing Against Titans

Houston Texans wide receiver Sammie Coates (illness) is active on Monday night against the Titans. Coates has one catch on two targets for 12 yards in eight games this year, so he's completely off the fantasy radar. He will work behind DeAndre Hopkins, Demaryius Thomas and rookie Keke Coutee on Monday. Rookie Vyncint Smith is […]

Taywan Taylor Remains Out Monday Night

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (foot) is inactive on Monday night against the Texans despite practicing on a limited basis last week. Running back David Fluellen (knee) is also out. Taylor hasn't played since injuring himself against Dallas on Nov. 5. He wasn't much of a fantasy factor to begin with and should remain […]

Xavier Rhodes' Injury Isn't Serious

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said cornerback Xavier Rhodes' (hamstring) injury is "very mild." It's great news for the team's top cornerback, although he still might be in danger of missing a pivotal Week 13 showdown on the road against the Patriots. If Rhodes is forced to sit out, it'll be good news for […]

Rex Burkhead Activated From IR

The New England Patriots activated running back Rex Burkhead (neck) from Injured Reserve on Monday, according to a source. He is eligible to play in Week 13 against the Vikings, but it remains to be seen if he actually will. Burkhead had 24 carries for 86 yards (3.6 yards per carry) and three catches for […]

Tre'Quan Smith, Will Lutz Limited Monday

New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (toe) and kicker Will Lutz (back) were limited in practice on Monday. Smith missed the Thanksgiving game last Thursday but has a good shot of returning to face Dallas this Thursday. He has shown flashes, including going for 157 yards and his fourth touchdown in Week 11, […]

Christian Villanueva Heading Overseas

The San Diego Padres have sold third baseman Christian Villanueva's rights to the Yomiuri Giants of the Japanese League. Villanueva was a bright spot for the Friars in 2018, hitting 20 home runs and driving in 46. However, he hit only .236/.299/.450 in 351 at-bats. San Diego doesn't have an obvious choice to start at […]

Marvin Jones Placed On Injured Reserve

The Detroit Lions placed wide receiver Marvin Jones (knee) on season-ending Injured Reserve on Monday. Jones' season will end with 35 receptions on 62 targets for 508 yards and five touchdowns. It's a massive blow to fantasy owners that had hoped Jones' production would go up with Golden Tate out of the picture. Kenny Golladay's […]

Jack Doyle Expected To Land On Injured Reserve

Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle is expected to be placed on Injured Reserve after suffering an unspecified injury in the Week 12 win over the Dolphins, according to a source. Doyle missed time earlier this year with an injury and had just two touchdowns while catching 26 of 33 targets for 245 yards in […]

Bengals Place Andy Dalton On Injured Reserve

The Cincinnati Bengals placed quarterback Andy Dalton (thumb) on Injured Reserve on Monday, ending his season. In a corresponding move, the team claimed quarterback Tom Savage off waivers. Dalton finishes the 2018 season with 2,566 yards (61.9 completion percentage), 21 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. The 31-year-old was very mediocre and struggled mightily without top receiver […]

Phil Dawson Placed On Injured Reserve

The Arizona Cardinals placed kicker Phil Dawson (hip) on Injured Reserve on Monday and elevated kicker Zane Gonzalez from the practice squad in a corresponding move. Dawson made just five of eight field-goal tries on the season but was perfect on 15 extra points. He was never a fantasy factor in one of the worst […]

Twins Claim C.J. Cron Off Waivers

The Minnesota Twins claimed first baseman C.J. Cron off waivers from the Rays on Monday. Cron was designated for assignment by Tampa despite hitting a career-high 30 home runs and posting an .816 OPS in 2018. He hit .253 with a .493 slugging percentage and had 74 RBI with the Rays while splitting time at […]

Jeff Heuerman Done For The Year

Denver Broncos tight end Jeff Heuerman (ribs, lung) suffered broken ribs and a bruised lung in the Week 12 win over the Steelers and will miss the rest of the season. Heuerman was having the best year of his career, catching 31 passes for 281 yards and two touchdowns. Matt LaCosse, who had a touchdown […]

Phillies Interested In Plenty Of Free Agents

The Philadelphia Phillies could spend aggressively on the free-agent market and not sign either outfielder Bryce Harper or shortstop Manny Machado, according to sources. The team will not wait on Harper or Machado as they aggressively pursue upgrades to their roster this winter. It's possible they could sign multiple free agents before Harper or Machado […]

Orioles Monitoring Ian Kinsler

The Baltimore Orioles are monitoring the market for free-agent second baseman Ian Kinsler, according to sources. However, the front office has more pressing needs at the moment, including hiring a manager. Kinsler is still a fine defensive second baseman, but his offensive prowess is clearly on the decline. The 36-year-old hit .240/.301/.380 with 14 home […]

Three Teams Eyeing DJ LeMahieu

The Dodgers, Nationals and Twins have had preliminary talks with free-agent second baseman DJ LeMahieu. The Nats have also been monitoring Jed Lowrie, Josh Harrison and Marwin Gonzalez on the free-agent market, according to sources. If the Nats don't sign a second baseman, they have the option of using veteran Howie Kendrick at the keystone […]