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Jacob deGrom Making Progress After Tommy John Surgery
Texas Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom (elbow) is just four months removed from his second Tommy John surgery but already has full range of motion and is two months away from doing more extensive upper-body exercises in his recovery. He should resume throwing not far beyond the new year and expects to be on a mound... Read More
Daniel Jones To Be Limited Wednesday
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that quarterback Daniel Jones (neck) is feeling better this week, has been cleared to throw and will be limited in Wednesday's practice session. Jones injured his neck in Week 5 and was held out of the Week 6 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night. The... Read More
Deshaun Watson May Not Be 100% All Year
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) confirmed that he's dealing with a strain to the right rotator cuff in his shoulder and he's unsure if he'll be able to get back to 100 percent health this year. Watson was injured in Week 3 and didn't play in Week 4. He then had the Week 5... Read More
Justin Fields Won't Practice Wednesday
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (thumb) will not practice on Wednesday and is doubtful for Week 7 against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Head coach Matt Eberflus didn't have any updates on Fields, and it's all about grip strength for him right now with his right hand. The Bears are preparing to start undrafted... Read More
Bears Preparing To Start Tyson Bagent In Week 7
The Chicago Bears are preparing to start rookie quarterback Tyson Bagent in Week 7 against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Justin Fields (thumb) is doubtful to play this weekend after dislocating his thumb in the Week 6 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Running back Khalil Herbert (ankle) is on Injured Reserve and rookie Roschon... Read More
Roschon Johnson Still In Concussion Protocol
Chicago Bears rookie running back Roschon Johnson (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol on Wednesday, so he will not practice with the team. Meanwhile, head coach Matt Eberflus said the team expects to get Travis Homer (hamstring) back in Week 7 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Johnson was hurt in Week 5 and sat... Read More
Damien Harris Won't Practice Wednesday
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that running back Damien Harris (concussion, neck) will not practice in the team's walkthrough on Wednesday. Harris is in the league's concussion protocol and is also dealing with a neck sprain from a scary injury he suffered in Sunday night's win over the New York Giants. The 26-year-old... Read More
Dalton Kincaid Clears Concussion Protocol
Buffalo Bills rookie tight end Dalton Kincaid (concussion) has cleared the league's concussion protocol. Kincaid was held out of the Week 6 win over the New York Giants due to his head injury, but he should be able to gain full clearance later this week in order to play against the division-rival New England Patriots... Read More
Josh Allen To Practice On Wednesday
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (shoulder) will practice on Wednesday. Head coach Sean McDermott said the team will see how it goes on Wednesday with Allen during their walkthrough. McDermott called Allen "one day at a time." It's good news that Allen is doing something in the first practice of the week, and as long... Read More
Dodgers Expected To Retain Dave Roberts
Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said at his end-of-season press conference on Tuesday that the team doesn't anticipate any major staff changes this offseason, including with manager Dave Roberts. The Dodgers were swept by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the National League Division Series this year, which was the first time LA... Read More
Merrill Kelly Looking To Keep Rolling Against Phillies
Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly faces a daunting task going up against the Phillies in Philadelphia in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series on Tuesday night, as the Phillies have gone 5-0 so far at home this postseason. Kelly was shelled against the Mets on the road on Sept. 14, but ever since... Read More
Brian O'Keefe Outrighted To Triple-A
Seattle Mariners catcher Brian O'Keefe cleared waivers on Tuesday and has been outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma. The Mariners originally designated O'Keefe for assignment last Friday. If the 30-year-old backstop declines his outright assignment to the minors, he will become a free agent after the conclusion of the World Series. He played in just eight games... Read More
Kyle Tucker Could Be Moved Down The Batting Order
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said on Tuesday that he's considering moving outfielder Kyle Tucker down in the batting order as a "temporary" measure. "They're terrible. I feel fine, just my swing is not there. I haven't done anything with any of the pitches. It's been tough," Tucker said about his playoff at-bats. Tucker is... Read More
Brandon Pfaadt Confirmed As Game 3 Starter
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo announced that rookie right-hander Brandon Pfaadt will start Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies when the series shifts to Arizona. Zac Gallen lost Game 1 on Monday and Merrill Kelly will take the mound in Game 2 on Tuesday night. Pfaadt looked... Read More
Rams Signing Myles Gaskin
The Los Angeles Rams are signing running back Myles Gaskin off the Minnesota Vikings practice squad and onto their active roster on Tuesday, according to a source. The Rams also promoted Royce Freeman to the active 53-man roster from the practice squad and added a familiar face in Darrell Henderson to their practice squad. The... Read More
Zay Jones Picks Up Another DNP
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones (knee) was listed as a non-participant in the walkthrough practice on Tuesday. The Jaguars listed Jones as a DNP on Monday's estimated practice report as well. Jones aggravated a knee injury in Week 5 in London that already had cost him two games this year, and he was held... Read More
Jamaal Williams Designated To Return From Injured Reserve
The New Orleans Saints designated running back Jamaal Williams (hamstring) to return from Injured Reserve on Tuesday, which means they now have 21 days to officially activate him and return him to the 53-man active roster. The Saints listed Williams as limited on Monday's estimated practice report, and he was limited again in Tuesday's walkthrough... Read More
Derek Carr Upgrades To Full Practice
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (chest, shoulder) was upgraded to a full practice participant in the team's walkthrough on Tuesday. Carr was listed as limited on Monday's estimated report but is now full-go and will be active on Thursday night against the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars. The 32-year-old veteran suffered an AC joint sprain in... Read More
Chris Olave Limited Again Tuesday
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (toe) was listed as a limited participant for the team's walkthrough practice on Tuesday. He was also listed as limited on Monday's estimated practice report. Olave has played through a toe injury in recent weeks, but he hasn't missed any time and is fully expected to suit up... Read More
Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel Have A Chance To Play Monday
The injuries to San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (oblique, ribs), wide receiver Deebo Samuel (shoulder) and left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) are not considered long-term, according to sources. Each player has a chance to be ready for Monday night's game in Week 7 against the Minnesota Vikings, though the week of practice will... Read More
Juwan Johnson Absent Again Tuesday
New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (calf) wasn't seen during the team's light walkthrough practice session on Tuesday. Johnson hasn't practiced or played since injuring his calf in pre-game warmups before the Week 4 contest, so it's highly unlikely that he'll make his return on a short week this Thursday night against the visiting... Read More
Trevor Lawrence Optimistic About Playing Against Saints
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (knee) told reporters on Tuesday that he's "optimistic" that he will play on Thursday Night Football in New Orleans against the Saints, "but of course we'll have to make that decision on Thursday." Lawrence suffered a left-knee sprain in the Week 6 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. However,... Read More
49ers Optimistic About Christian McCaffrey
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (oblique, ribs) is up in the air for the Week 7 game on Monday night against the Minnesota Vikings after he was injured in the Week 6 loss to the Cleveland Browns. However, head coach Kyle Shanahan was optimistic about McCaffrey on Monday. "But we've just got to... Read More
Rams Sign Darrell Henderson, Add Royce Freeman To Active Roster
In the wake of injuries to Los Angeles Rams running backs Kyren Williams (ankle) and Ronnie Rivers (knee), the Rams signed free-agent running back Darrell Henderson to their practice squad on Tuesday and elevated Royce Freeman to the active 53-man roster from the practice squad. Henderson, 26, spent the last four years with the Rams... Read More
Packers Sign James Robinson
The Green Bay Packers added to their running back depth on Tuesday by signing free-agent RB James Robinson, according to a source. Robinson worked out for the Packers earlier this month and will now join them, likely on the practice squad to begin with. Aaron Jones (hamstring) has missed three games with a hamstring injury... Read More
Demario Douglas Returns To Practice
New England Patriots rookie wide receiver Demario Douglas (concussion) returned to the team's unofficial practice on Tuesday. Douglas appears to be making progress in the league's concussion protocol after he was held out of the Week 6 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. The 22-year-old still must gain full clearance before suiting up in Week... Read More
Mac Jones Expected To Start In Week 7
New England Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien said "Yeah. Yes" when asked if quarterback Mac Jones is expected to start in Week 7 against the division-rival Buffalo Bills. Jones has been on the precipice of being benched for the third straight week, although he did play a little better in the Week 6 loss to... Read More
Jaguars Hope Trevor Lawrence Can Play Thursday Night
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (knee) practiced in a limited capacity on Tuesday with a brace on his left knee, and the Jaguars hope that he can play on Thursday night against the New Orleans Saints. Meanwhile, backup C.J. Beathard took most of the first-team repetitions in practice on Tuesday. Lawrence took part in individual... Read More
Rangers Still Without A Loss This Postseason
The Texas Rangers have certainly gotten hot at the right time in October and have so far gone a perfect 7-0 in the postseason after beating the Houston Astros in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series on Monday to take a two games to none lead in the best-of seven series. Only the... Read More
Kyle Schwarber Hits Another Leadoff Homer, Sets New Record
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber hit a leadoff home run off Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen in the bottom of the first inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series on Tuesday night to set a new postseason record. The long ball marked Schwarber's fourth leadoff homer of his postseason career, moving him... Read More