Rangers To Replace Jeff Banister As Manager

The Texas Rangers plan to replace Jeff Banister as their manager before the end of the season, according to sources. The 54-year-old will not return for a fifth season in 2019 despite helping the team to division titles in 2015 and 2016. The Rangers will complete their second straight losing season in 2018. He was […]

Julio Jones Ready For Week 3

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said wide receiver Julio Jones (calf) is ready for Week 3 against the Saints after running full-speed routes in practice. Jones said on Thursday that he was fine despite missing practice this week. The veteran wideout is used to gutting it out through minor injuries. Keep him locked in […]

Cardinals Won't Rush Josh Rosen

Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim made it clear that the team won't rush rookie quarterback Josh Rosen onto the field in 2018. Head coach Steve Wilks said that Sam Bradford remains the starter "right now" heading into Week 3 against the Bears. "It's a tough question," Keim said. "When the time is right, Josh […]

Addison Russell Not Expected To Be Available Friday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell is not expected to report to the ballpark on Friday after domestic-abuse allegations made by his ex-wife have resurfaced. It's unclear if Major League Baseball will re-open the investigation or if Russell will be potentially suspended when all is said and done, but it's not a good look for a […]

Greg Olsen, Curtis Samuel, Trai Turner Ruled Out

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (foot), wide receiver Curtis Samuel (heart) and right guard Trai Turner (concussion) have all been ruled out for Week 3 against the Bengals. Olsen has no timetable to return but is hoping to be back at some point this year. Rookie Ian Thomas will be the team's main pass-catching […]

Marlon Mack, Jack Doyle, Anthony Castonzo Won't Play

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (foot, hamstring), tight end Jack Doyle (hip) and left tackle Anthony Castonzo (hamstring) will not play in Week 3 against the Eagles. It's a big blow to quarterback Andrew Luck and the offense in a tough matchup this weekend. With Mack out, rookies Jordan Wilkins and Nyheim Hines should […]

Olivier Vernon, Eli Apple Ruled Out

New York Giants defensive end Olivier Vernon (ankle) and cornerback Eli Apple (groin) have been ruled out for Week 3 against the Texans. Vernon is dealing with a high ankle sprain and hasn't played yet this year. It might be a struggle for him to play in Week 4 as well. Apple's loss is a […]

T.J. Yeldon Questionable Against Titans

Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon (ankle) is listed as questionable for Week 3 against the Titans. Yeldon looks to be in danger of sitting out this weekend while Leonard Fournette (hamstring) is expected to return after missing Week 2. Even if Yeldon is inactive, he'll be fighting for scraps behind Fournette if he's playing […]

Dalvin Cook, Everson Griffen Sitting Out Friday

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) and defensive end Everson Griffen (knee) were both not practicing on Friday in the period open to reporters. It's not a good sign after both players have missed practice all week. Cook's hamstring cramps seemed to be minor earlier in the week, but perhaps Minnesota holds him out […]

Browns Not Naming Baker Mayfield The Starter Yet

Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson refused to name rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield the starter moving forward after he led the team to a comeback win -- and their first win since December of 2016 -- on Thursday night against the Jets. "I'd like to watch the tape," Jackson said. It's likely just lip service, […]

Leonard Fournette, Jalen Ramsey Questionable

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) and cornerback Jalen Ramsey (ankle) are both questionable for Week 3 against the Titans. Fournette has been feeling much better this week after sitting out in Week 2 and got in limited practices, so we'd expect him to return this weekend as an RB1. Ramsey is one of […]

Takkarist McKinley Returns To Practice

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley (groin) is back at practice on Friday after missing the last two days. McKinley is one of the better young pass rushers in the game and already has two sacks through the first two weeks. He's not a lock to play in Week 3 against the Saints, and if […]

Jay Ajayi, Darren Sproles Not Practicing Friday

Philadelphia Eagles running backs Jay Ajayi (back) and Darren Sproles (hamstring) remained out of practice on Friday, indicating that they are both unlikely to play in Week 3 against the Colts. It's shaping up for Corey Clement to be the lead back this Sunday, with Wendell Smallwood and rookie Josh Adams backing him up. Clement […]

Taylor Lewan Clears Concussion Protocol

Tennessee Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan (concussion) has cleared the concussion protocol and should be active in Week 3 against the Jaguars. Against a strong pass rush of the Jaguars, this is excellent news for whoever is under center for the Titans this Sunday.

Olivier Vernon, Eli Apple Not Practicing Friday

New York Giants defensive end Olivier Vernon (ankle) and cornerback Eli Apple (groin) are not practicing on Friday. Neither player has practiced all week, making it doubtful that they'll suit up for Week 3 against the Texans. If neither play, it's good news for Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson and the rest of the offense on […]

Sean Lee Expected To Play Sunday

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said he expects linebacker Sean Lee (hamstring) to play in Week 3 against the Seahawks. Lee has had a quiet start to the season but is a tackling machine and is a strong IDP play when he's on the field.

Jadeveon Clowney Expected To Play

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said it looks like defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (back) will be able to play in Week 3 against the Giants. The oft-injured Clowney missed last week but should be able to return on Sunday. He's a must-start in IDP leagues if he's active against a weak Giants offensive line.

Richard Sherman Expected To Play Sunday

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that he expects cornerback Richard Sherman (heel) to practice on Friday and play in Week 3 against the Chiefs. "I expect him to be out there (Sunday). He didn't practice yesterday; he's had some wear and tear on his heel ... We're taking it smart with him," […]

Marquise Goodwin To Be Game-Time Decision

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (quadriceps) will be a game-time decision in Week 3 against the Chiefs. "He’s not there yet. Hopefully, he will be Sunday," Shanahan said. Goodwin has a great matchup against the non-existent Chiefs secondary if he plays, but he looks to be 50-50 right […]

LeSean McCoy's Status Up In The Air

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (ribs) is wearing a non-contact jersey at practice on Friday for the third straight day. His availability for Week 3 against the Vikings is very much up in the air. This could come down to a game-time decision as a pain-tolerance issue for McCoy. Even if Shady does play, […]

Alshon Jeffery Not Cleared For Contact

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) has yet to be cleared for contact. Jeffery has made progress the last two weeks, but it looks like his season debut will have to wait until at least Week 4. With him expected out again this weekend against the Colts, Nelson Agholor and tight end Zach Ertz […]

Jay Ajayi Still Day-To-Day

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said running back Jay Ajayi (back) is still day-to-day. Ajayi will need to at least practice on a limited basis on Friday to play in Week 3 against the Colts after sitting out both Wednesday and Thursday. At this point, it's not looking good for Ajayi, but he could […]

T.Y. Hilton Returns To Practice Friday

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (quadriceps) returned to practice on Friday. It's a good sign after he sat out both Wednesday and Thursday. Hilton should be fine for Week 3 against the Eagles and remains quarterback Andrew Luck's favorite target. The 28-year-old has 12 catches on 22 targets for 129 yards and two touchdowns […]

Marlon Mack, Jack Doyle Not Practicing Friday

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (foot, hamstring) and tight end Jack Doyle (hip) both remained out of practice on Friday. Both players haven't practiced all week, so that doesn't look good for their availability in Week 3 against the Eagles. If both are forced to sit out, that'd be good news for rookie running […]

Aaron Rodgers Expected To Practice Saturday

Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy said it's the goal for quarterback Aaron Rodgers (knee) to practice on Saturday. It's the same routine that Rodgers went through last week when he played all of the Week 3 tie against the Vikings. Expect him to be less than 100 percent again but still play against […]

Rob Gronkowski's Ankle Injury Is Not Serious

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski's (ankle) injury isn't serious, and he told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport on Friday that he was limited in practice on Thursday because he wanted to take it easy. He shouldn't be limited at all for Week 3 against the Lions on Sunday night. Look for Gronk to bounce […]

Addison Russell's Ex-Wife Accuses Him Of Physical Abuse

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell's ex-wife, Melisa Reidy-Russell, has accused him of physical mistreatment in a blog on her Instagram account. Abuse allegations first surfaced in June of last year, and Russell called the claim "false and hurtful" in a statement. MLB investigated the accusation of domestic violence, but Reidy-Russell declined to cooperate. It's unclear […]

Terrance Williams Facing Suspension

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrance Williams is facing a suspension from the league in the range of two to four games, according to sources. Since no decision has been reached at this stage, it's unlikely the NFL will take any action before the team's Week 3 game against the Seahawks. The potential suspension stems from […]

Tyrod Taylor Ruled Out With Concussion

Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of the Thursday night game against the Jets with a concussion. Taylor was terrible in the first half, going 4-for-14 for 19 yards while also rushing four times for 22 yards. In his place, rookie Baker Mayfield took […]

Baker Mayfield Makes NFL Debut On Thursday Night

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield, the No. 1 overall pick, entered the game on Thursday late in the second quarter against the Jets to replace the injured Tyrod Taylor (head). It remains to be seen if Taylor will be cleared to return in the second half, but even if he is, the Browns will […]