Sammy Watkins, Dee Ford Will Practice Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins (hamstring) and linebacker Dee Ford (groin) will practice on Wednesday after they both left Monday night's win over Denver with injuries. It's good news for their status in Week 5 in a tough matchup with the Jaguars. Watkins was held catchless on one target before he was injured […]

Ezekiel Elliott Likely To Be Limited Wednesday

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (ankle, knee) will likely be limited in practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Jason Garrett. Elliott isn't in any real danger of missing Week 5 against the Texans on Sunday night, but his nagging injuries are definitely worth keeping an eye on as Dallas' only real offense so […]

Olivier Vernon, Eli Apple Expected To Practice

New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur said defensive end Olivier Vernon (ankle) and cornerback Eli Apple (groin) are both expected to practice on Wednesday. It's good news for both defenders and has them on track to play in Week 5 against the Panthers. Vernon has yet to play this year as he fights through […]

Buck Showalter Will Not Return To Orioles

Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter will not return to the team in any capacity in 2019, according to sources. Showalter spent nine years with the Orioles and finished with a 669-684 record while taking the team to the playoffs three different times. Baltimore was the worst team in baseball in 2018, going a putrid 47-115. […]

Aaron Rodgers To Have Similar Schedule This Week

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (knee) will sit out of practice on Wednesday and rehab while possibly practicing Thursday and Saturday. It's the same thing he did last week. Rodgers' knee will likely continue to limit what he can do on game days, but he remains a must-start as long as he's active. In […]

Randall Cobb, Geronimo Allison Not Practicing

Green Bay Packers wide receivers Randall Cobb (hamstring) and Geronimo Allison (concussion) are not practicing on Wednesday. Cobb is working with the rehab group and Allison has yet to clear the concussion protocol. Head coach Mike McCarthy said that rookie Marquez Valdes-Scantling and the other rookie wideouts will "have a role." There's a good chance […]

Sterling Shepard Has Cyst Removed From Back

New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur said that wide receiver Sterling Shepard (back) had a procedure to remove a cyst from his lower back. Shepard didn't practice on Wednesday but is expected back later this week. The 25-year-old should be able to play in Week 5 against the Panthers, but keep an eye on […]

Robby Anderson Won't Be Suspended

New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson will not be suspended for his two arrests in the last year, according to an NFL spokesman. It's good news for Anderson and his owners, but Anderson's start to the season has been a big disappointment. He has just eight catches on 16 targets for 108 yards and […]

Joe Mixon Not Yet Cleared For Week 5

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (knee) said he has not yet been cleared for Week 5 against the Dolphins but hopes to be. If he's not cleared, he will "for sure" play in Week 6 against the Steelers. It's looking like the Bengals will hold Mixon out for at least one more week to […]

Joe Girardi A Candidate For Reds Managerial Position

Former New York Yankees skipper Joe Girardi has interviewed for the Cincinnati Reds open managerial position, along with interim manager Jim Riggleman, ex-Red Sox manager John Farrell, ex-Tigers manager Brad Ausmus and Giants farm director David Bell. The team has also interviewed Billy Hatcher, Freddie Benavides and Pat Kelly.

Troy Tulowitzki Only Wants To Play Shortstop

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki isn't interested in playing any other position besides shortstop. He said he'll "pack (his) bags and go home" if he's expected to play another position. It's unknown if Tulo will see regular at-bats if he's healthy in 2019 with infielders Aledmys Diaz, Lourdes Gurriel and Bo Bichette in the […]

Russell Martin Could Start Again In 2019

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Russell Martin, who didn't play at all after Sept. 3, could be the team's main catcher again in 2019, according to general manager Ross Atkins. “He makes such a difference for pitchers with his receiving, with his leadership, with his instincts, with his confidence,” Atkins said. “If he’s near his best, […]

Addison Russell's Investigation Could Come To A Close Soon

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said that the investigation into accusations of domestic violence against Cubs shortstop Addison Russell is close to being over. A decision on a possible suspension for Russell could be made within weeks, if not days. “Right now we’re kind of going day by day,” Manfred said. “I think we will have […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu, Clayton Kershaw To Open Series Against Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu will start Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Braves on Thursday, and he'll be followed by Clayton Kershaw in Game 2 on Friday. Both left-handers have been terrific for the Dodgers this year despite battling through injuries and missing time. They'll both be fine […]

Leonard Fournette, D.J. Hayden Ruled Out

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) and cornerback D.J. Hayden (toe) have been ruled out in Week 5 against the Chiefs. Fournette could wind up missing multiple games, as head coach Doug Marrone said he doesn't know how much time the running back will miss. The loss of Hayden will make it tougher to […]

Devonta Freeman Expected To Return This Week

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said that running back Devonta Freeman (knee) is back at practice this week and is expected to return in Week 5 against the Steelers. Freeman has missed the last three games after suffering a knee injury late in the season opener against the Falcons. Freeman could have his snaps […]

Dez Bryant Prefers To Re-Sign With Cowboys

Free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant Tweeted on Wednesday that he'd prefer to re-sign with the Dallas Cowboys at this point. Dallas' passing game ranks 30th in the league entering Week 5. Cole Beasley leads the team in catches (16) and yards (185), while Tavon Austin leads with two touchdowns through four weeks. The 29-year-old Bryant […]

Darren Sproles Day-To-Day

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said running back Darren Sproles (hamstring) remains day-to-day. The team is also monitoring quadriceps injuries affecting running back Corey Clement and offensive tackle Jason Peters. Sproles hasn't played since the season opener and doesn't look particularly close to returning as a change-of-pace back behind Jay Ajayi. He's strictly a […]

Austin Seferian-Jenkins Expected To Miss Practice

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins (abdomen) is not expected to practice on Wednesday. Seferian-Jenkins has been battling this injury all year but has yet to miss a game. He hasn't gone over three catches or 25 yards yet, though, and remains an uninspiring touchdown-dependent TE2 for fantasy purposes.

T.J. Yeldon Expected To Practice Wednesday

Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon (ankle) is expected to practice on Wednesday. Yeldon should be fine for Week 5 against the Chiefs, and he'll one again be in the RB2 conversation with Leonard Fournette (hamstring) already ruled out. Kansas City's defense has been their weak point all season, and they allow the most fantasy […]

Mark Ingram To Be Worked Into The Mix

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram is ready to make his season debut in Week 5 against the Redskins on Monday night after a four-game suspension for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy. "He wasn't gone for a year and a half or been a castaway on an island," head coach Sean Payton said. […]

Offensive Line Not Protecting Deshaun Watson

Through four weeks, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has already been sacked 17 times. He is on pace to be sacked 68 times this year. The Houston offensive line allowed 54 sacks in 2017. Only the Bills have allowed more sacks so far this year. Watson has also been hit 43 times and is on […]

Eli Manning Not Risking Deep Plays

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning hasn't been willing to take deep shots down the field much through the first four weeks of the NFL season. “Risks are not what you want to take," Manning said. “You throw the ball down the field when it’s not risky, and then there’s forcing things and that leads […]

Grady Jarrett To Miss Week 5

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said on 92.9 The Game on Wednesday that defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (ankle) will miss the Week 5 game against the Steelers after spraining his ankle in Week 4. Quinn said it's a "week-to-week" situation for Jarrett. The Falcons signed free-agent defensive tackle Michael Bennett on Tuesday to help […]

Carl Edwards Jr. Says He'll Be Ready For Thursday

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. (forearm) said he will be 100 percent ready to pitch if the team advances to the Divisional Series against the Brewers on Thursday. Edwards is not on the roster for the wild-card game against the Rockies on Tuesday. He saw his velocity drop and his control abandon him […]

Nomar Mazara Doesn't Need Surgery

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara (thumb) consulted with a hand expert who said that Mazara's thumb is fully stable and will not require surgery. Mazara's thumb sprain caused him to tail off at the plate in the second half, and he finished with a .258/.317/.436 slash line, 20 home runs, 77 RBI and 61 runs […]

Mychal Kendricks Suspended Indefinitely

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Mychal Kendricks was suspended indefinitely on Tuesday after the NFL reviewed his September guilty plea to insider-trading charges, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. Kendricks was cut by the Browns in August and pleaded guilty to the charges on Sept. 6. He'll face up to 25 years in prison when he's sentenced […]

Jaguars Work Out Orleans Darkwa, Matt Dayes

The Jacksonville Jaguars worked out free-agent running backs Orleans Darkwa and Matt Dayes on Tuesday. This is an indication that Leonard Fournette will miss multiple games after aggravating his hamstring injury in Week 4. In the meantime, T.J. Yeldon and Corey Grant should share the backfield duties. Yeldon will be an RB2 in a good […]

Will Dissly, Earl Thomas Put On IR

The Seattle Seahawks placed rookie tight end Will Dissly (knee) and free safety Earl Thomas (leg) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. Both Dissly and Thomas will miss the rest of the season. Dissly tore his patellar tendon, which is a tough injury to come back from. He won't be guaranteed to be ready for the […]

Mike Fiers Won't Be On Wild-Card Roster

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Mike Fiers won't be on the roster for the wild-card game against the Yankees on Wednesday. Edwin Jackson will be the lone starter available in the event the game goes into extra innings. The A's will use Liam Hendriks as a one- or two-inning opener against the Yankees, and the team […]