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 […]

Raiders Waive Johnny Holton

The Oakland Raiders waived wide receiver Johnny Holton on Monday to make room for tight end Darren Waller, who was claimed off the Ravens practice squad. Holton was recently promoted from the practice squad but played only 10 snaps in the Week 12 loss to the Ravens. With Amari Cooper now in Dallas and Martavis […]

Joe Flacco, Lamar Jackson Could Be Used Together

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said the team could use quarterbacks Joe Flacco (hip) and Lamar Jackson a significant amount in games once Flacco is cleared to return. We’ll just do what gives us the best chance and try to use all of our players the best way we can," Harbaugh said. "So, everything […]

Mets Checking In On J.A. Happ

The New York Mets have checked in on big free-agent starting pitchers, including J.A. Happ. It could be a sign that they are serious about trading starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard this winter. The southpaw Happ, who is 36 years old, had a fine season in 2018 and was even better when he was traded to […]

Robinson Cano A Candidate To Return To New York?

The Seattle Mariners are willing to trade second baseman Robinson Cano this offseason, and the Mariners have reached out to the Yankees and Mets. However, dealing the 36-year-old who is owed $120 million over the next five seasons will be extremely difficult, especially after he served an 80-game suspension for violating the league's drug policy […]

Phillies Discussing Paul Goldschmidt

The Philadelphia Phillies have discussed trading for Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt. A source said the two teams discussed a package that would've included starting pitcher Zach Eflin and several young players, but it fell apart when the Phillies tried to add first baseman Carlos Santana. Philly is prepared to sign both free-agent outfielder […]

Braves Give Brian McCann One-Year Deal

The Atlanta Braves signed free-agent catcher Brian McCann to a one-year, $2 million deal on Monday, according to a source. McCann will return to the team that he started his career with and spent the first nine seasons of his career with. The 34-year-old could be looking at the final season of his career after […]

Braves Close To Signing Josh Donaldson

The Atlanta Braves are showing strong interest in free-agent third baseman Josh Donaldson and are close to finalizing a one-year deal with him, according to a source. The young and rising Braves team is going for it and hoping that Donaldson can stay healthy in 2019. If they do indeed sign him, it'd be bad […]

Josh Bynes Lands On IR

The Arizona Cardinals placed linebacker Josh Bynes (thumb) on Injured Reserve on Monday, ending his season. Bynes was one of the few bright spots for the Cardinals this year after recording 75 tackles and two sacks on the season. His loss further weakens an already poor overall defense to close out the season.

Evan Engram Optimistic For Week 13

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (hamstring) is "optimistic" that he'll be able to play in Week 13 against the Bears after tweaking his hamstring in pregame warmups in Week 12. He was ready to play on Sunday if the situation permitted, but he admitted it wouldn't have been the "smartest idea to be […]

Aqib Talib Could Return In Week 13

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Aqib Talib (ankle) will return from the Injured Reserve this season, and he could be back as soon as Week 13 against the Lions. Talib has been out since injuring his ankle on Sept. 23 against the Chargers, and the Rams have been weak in the secondary without him all season. […]

Shaquil Barrett Out 3-4 Weeks

Denver Broncos linebacker Shaquil Barrett (hip) will miss three to four weeks with a hip flexor injury that he suffered in Week 12 against the Steelers, according to sources. Barrett had been rotating with rookie Bradley Chubb on the strong side this year and had recorded 24 tackles and three sacks. Denver's pass-rush depth will […]

DeSean Jackson Sees Hand Specialist

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter said that wide receiver DeSean Jackson (hand) saw a local hand specialist in Tampa and is headed to New York for a second opinion. It might help explain why he caught just three of his eight targets for only 19 yards in Week 12 against the Niners. D-Jax […]

Ezekiel Elliott Dealing With Hip Soreness

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (hip), who didn't practice on Sunday, is dealing with some hip soreness after the Thanksgiving win over the Redskins last Thursday, according to head coach Jason Garrett. However, Elliott is expected to practice on Monday after carrying the ball 68 times with 18 receptions in a 12-day stretch. Elliott […]

Andrew Norwell Going On IR

Jacksonville Jaguars offensive guard Andrew Norwell (ankle) will go on Injured Reserve after being carted to the locker room in Week 12 with an ankle injury, according to head coach Doug Marrone. Norwell signed a five-year deal with the team as a free agent in the offseason. His loss for the rest of the year […]

Blake Bortles Benched, Cody Kessler To Start In Week 13

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles will not start in Week 13 against the Colts, and instead Cody Kessler will get the start. Bortles was 12-for-23 for only 127 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in the Week 12 loss to the Bills. He's completed just 60.4 percent of his passes and has 13 touchdowns and […]

Xavier Rhodes Undergoing MRI

Minnesota Vikings top cornerback Xavier Rhodes (hamstring) is undergoing an MRI exam on his right hamstring on Monday after he came up lame in the fourth quarter on Sunday night against the Packers. Rhodes hobbled off the field badly, so he might be fighting an uphill battle to play in Week 13 in a showdown […]

Jaguars Fire Offensive Coordinator

The Jacksonville Jaguars fired offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett on Monday, according to sources. The Jaguars fell to 3-8 and into last place in the AFC South with their seventh straight loss on Sunday to the Bills. Jacksonville ranks 22nd in yards per game (346.5), 22nd in passing yards per game (232.3), 16th in rushing yards […]