Mike Smith Out As Tampa's Defensive Coordinator

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are removing defensive coordinator Mike Smith from his duties, according to sources. This move comes as no surprise, as the Bucs defense is among the worst in the league through six weeks of the season. Tampa's D has allowed a brutal 439.8 yards per game, which is second worst behind the […]

Rod Streater Fractures Bone In Neck

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rod Streater (neck) suffered a fractured bone in his neck in the Week 6 loss to the Chargers and will miss the rest of the season. However, the team said he will not need surgery and that doctors expect him to make a full recovery. With rookie wideout Derrick Willies (collarbone) […]

Calvin Ridley Receives Good News

The MRI exam on Atlanta Falcons rookie wide receiver Calvin Ridley (ankle) came back pretty clean, according to a source. Ridley will go through with rehab and be monitored, but his injury could've been much worse. That doesn't really tell us if Ridley has a chance to play on Monday night against the Giants, so […]

Twins Interviewing Brandon Hyde Monday

The Minnesota Twins are interviewing Chicago Cubs bench coach Brandon Hyde for their managerial opening on Monday, according to a source. The Twins are looking to replace Paul Molitor after the team disappointed with a 78-84 record after earning a wild-card spot in 2017. Hyde has also received interest in the Rangers and Angels jobs.

Braves Give Brian Snitker Two-Year Extension

The Atlanta Braves signed manager Brian Snitker to a two-year contract extension on Monday. The deal includes a third-year team option. Snitker certainly earned it after directing a young and talented Braves team to a 90-72 season and the National League East title. He is 221-227 in his three years with the team. Expect Atlanta […]

Braves Have Interest In Retaining Nick Markakis

Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos said the team has interest in re-signing pending free-agent outfielder Nick Markakis. However, the Braves aren't expected to extend the veteran a qualifying offer after he hit .297/.366/.440 with 14 home runs, 93 RBI and 78 runs scored in 162 games -- the first time in his career he […]

Carlos Martinez To Open 2019 As Starter

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez, who finished out the 2018 season as the team's closer, will enter spring training next year in a starting role once again. Martinez went to the bullpen in August while feeling unable to continue as a starter due to three stints on the disabled list with right arm […]

Marwin Gonzalez Hoping To Play In Game 3

Houston Astros infielder/outfielder Marwin Gonzalez (back, neck) is hoping to play in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the Red Sox after crashing into the Green Monster in Game 2 on Sunday night while trying to make a leaping catch. He received an IV before returning to the game and is hopeful […]

Nathan Eovaldi To Start Game 3 Of ALCS

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi will start Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at the Astros on Tuesday. Eovaldi pitched masterfully against the Yankees in the Division Series, giving up five hits and just one run while walking none and fanning five in seven innings. He'll have a tougher time around […]

Nick Vigil Expected To Be Out A Month

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Nick Vigil (knee) suffered a sprained MCL in the Week 6 loss to the Steelers and is expected to be out for around a month, according to a source. The strongside linebacker has been a beast this year for the Bengals, accumulating 51 tackles in six games. His loss will be felt […]

Wesley Woodyard Expected To Return This Week

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel said linebacker Wesley Woodyard (shoulder) should be able to return in Week 7 against the Chargers in London. It's great news for a defense that is losing Derrick Morgan (shoulder) for at least a few weeks. Tennessee's defense will need to tighten up for a trip to London to […]

Derrick Morgan Out A Few Weeks

Tennessee Titans linebacker Derrick Morgan (shoulder) will be out for a few weeks, according to head coach Mike Vrabel. With Wesley Woodyard also dealing with an injury and sitting out in the Week 6 shutout loss to the Ravens, the interior of Tennessee's defense is compromised at the moment. Morgan had only eight tackles on […]

D'Onta Foreman Unlikely To Return This Week

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said it's unlikely that the team activates running back D'Onta Foreman (Achilles) this week. With Lamar Miller underwhelming in the backfield after his 98-yard performance in the season opener, Foreman could have an opening to steal a lot of touches in the second half of the season if he […]

Niles Paul Believed To Have Sprained MCL

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Niles Paul (knee) is believed to have suffered a sprained MCL in the Week 6 loss to the Cowboys, according to a source. He is undergoing an MRI exam on Monday to determine how much time he'll miss. Paul is likely to miss a few games, but this injury is unlikely […]

Marcus Maye Suffers Broken Thumb

New York Jets safety Marcus Maye (thumb) suffered a broken right thumb in the Week 6 win over the Colts, according to a source. There is no timetable for his return, but he will miss some games. Maye had a cast on his hand after the game on Sunday. With cornerbacks Trumaine Johnson and Buster […]

Panthers Chose Not To Bench D.J. Moore

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera chose not to bench rookie wide receiver/punt returner D.J. Moore in Week 6 against the Redskins after he lost two costly fumbles in the loss. “We’re trying to develop a football team,” Rivera said. “I’m not too concerned about punishing players for making mistakes as much as we are […]

Charles Harris Week-To-Week

Miami Dolphins defensive end Charles Harris (calf) is "week-to-week" after injuring himself in practice last Friday, according to head coach Adam Gase. Miami's defensive line has real concerns with Cameron Wake also missing the last two games after having surgery. They'll need Wake back if they want to have a consistent pass rush, starting in […]

Ryan Tannehill Day-To-Day

Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase said that quarterback Ryan Tannehill (shoulder) is day-to-day after sitting out of the Week 6 overtime win over the Bears. Tannehill is dealing with an AC joint sprain in his throwing shoulder, and it remains to be seen if he'll be able to suit up in Week 7 against […]

Baker Mayfield Should Be Able To Play In Week 7

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (ankle) turned his ankle in the Week 6 loss to the Chargers, and it limited his effectiveness, according to a source. He will get treatment for the sprain during the week, but Mayfield isn't expected to miss Week 7 against the Buccaneers. Mayfield actually looked like a rookie in the […]

Saints Expect A More Balanced Running Attack

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton expects the team's rushing attack to be more balanced moving forward now that running back Mark Ingram is back in the picture. Ingram returned to the field last Monday night against the Redskins after a four-game suspension and logged 18 offensive touches, while Alvin Kamara had just nine. […]

No Sign Of Le'Veon Bell Monday

There has been no sign of Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell at the team's headquarters following their Week 6 win over the Bengals. The players are scheduled to meet on Monday, practice on Tuesday and Wednesday and then be off until next Monday during their bye week. Bell was expected to report at some […]

Raiders Not Shopping Amari Cooper?

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden deflected questions about the team's interest in shopping wide receiver Amari Cooper for a trade after their blowout loss to the Seahawks in London on Sunday. “I don’t know,” Gruden said of the trade report. “I haven’t heard that. I’m just sorry to have to deal with a lot […]

Chris Sale In Hospital With Stomach Issue

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (illness) was admitted to Massachusetts General Hospital on Sunday after dealing with a stomach illness. He was not with the team for Game 2 and will be kept overnight for evaluation. It could explain while the team's ace was uncharacteristically wild in Game 1 of the American League […]

Ronald Leary Could Have Torn Achilles

Denver Broncos left guard Ronald Leary (Achilles) is feared to have suffered a torn Achilles in the Week 6 loss to the Rams, according to a source. It would be a big blow to an offensive line that is nothing special in front of a very mediocre Case Keenum under center. Expect Max Garcia to […]

Case Keenum To Remain Broncos Quarterback

Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph gave quarterback Case Keenum a vote of confidence after the Week 6 loss to the Rams. “Case is our quarterback," Joseph said. Keenum has back-to-back games with 300 yards after going 25-for-41 for 322 yards, two touchdowns and one interception against Los Angeles. However, the Broncos have now lost […]

Patriots Playmakers Are Active Against Chiefs

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (ankle), rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) and wide receivers Josh Gordon (hamstring) and Chris Hogan (thigh) are all active on Sunday night against the Chiefs. Against a bad Chiefs defense, Gronkowski is a top fantasy tight end. Michel has RB1 upside as the lead back between the […]

Tavon Austin Ruled Out With Groin Injury

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Tavon Austin (groin) suffered a groin injury in the second half of Week 6 against the Jaguars and has been ruled out for the rest of the game. Austin caught his lone target for just five yards before leaving the game. He remains mostly a gadget player in a bad passing […]

Justin Pugh Suffers Broken Hand

Arizona Cardinals right guard Justin Pugh (hand) said that he suffered a broken left hand in the Week 6 loss to the Vikings. It's another bad sign for a beleaguered offensive line, although Pugh could wind up playing through the injury and wearing a cast. Jeremy Vujnovich would likely take over if Pugh has to […]

Marcus Johnson Suffers Ankle Injury In Week 6

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marcus Johnson (ankle) suffered an ankle injury in the Week 6 loss to the Jets and was carted off the field late in the game, according to head coach Frank Reich. Johnson caught two of his three targets for 52 yards and a touchdown in the game. The Colts continue to […]

Derek Carr's Shoulder Injury Not Believed To Be Serious

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr's (shoulder) injury isn't believed to be serious. With Oakland's bye coming in Week 7, he may not have to miss a game. Carr was injured late in the game and was replaced by AJ McCarron with the game well out of hand in London. Carr continued to look terrible in […]