Jorge Polanco A Fall-Back Plan For Astros At Third Base

If the Houston Astros are unable to re-sign third baseman Alex Bregman this offseason, free-agent infielder Jorge Polanco is at the top of their list as a contingency plan at the hot corner. Polanco will be looking for a rebound season in 2025 after coming off knee surgery. The veteran switch-hitter had a career-low .651 […]

DK Metcalf Not At Practice On Thursday

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant for the team's practice on Thursday after he was limited in the first practice of the week on Wednesday. Metcalf recently missed some time with a knee injury, but it's his shoulder that is bothering him now. The 26-year-old missed the first two […]

Kenneth Walker III Downgraded To DNP On Thursday

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (ankle, calf) was downgraded to a non-participant in Thursday's practice after being limited the day before. Not only is a mid-week downgrade bad news for Walker, but these are both new injuries for him this year after previous battling through an oblique ailment earlier in 2024. Fantasy managers […]

Nick Bosa, Trent Williams Still Not Practicing

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (oblique) and left tackle Trent Williams (ankle, personal) both remained out of practice for the second straight day this week. Bosa is on his way to missing a third straight game if he can't get cleared to play by Sunday against the visiting Chicago Bears since injuring his […]

Ladd McConkey Stays Limited On Thursday

Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey (knee, shoulder) remained a limited participant in the team's second practice of the week on Thursday. The Chargers said earlier this week that McConkey's status could be up in the air for the Week 14 Sunday night showdown against the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs after he was […]

Chris Olave To Visit With Specialist Next Week

New Orleans Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi said on Wednesday that wide receiver Chris Olave (concussion) is scheduled to meet with a specialist next week. Rizzi also said Olave is in "great spirits" and that he's been present for practice in recent weeks as he recovers from his second concussion of 2024. The Saints […]

Trey Palmer Added To Week 14 Injury Report

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer (hip) was added to the team's Week 14 injury report after putting in a limited practice on Thursday. Palmer's new hip injury could keep him out for Sunday's game against the visiting Las Vegas Raiders, but his practice status on Friday will give us a better indication of […]

Parker Washington Pops Up On Week 14 Injury Report

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington (shoulder) was added to the team's Week 14 injury report on Thursday after he took part in a limited session of preparation for the upcoming game on Sunday versus the division-rival Tennessee Titans. It's unclear yet how serious of a shoulder injury Washington is dealing with and if it […]

Elijah Moore Returns To Full Practice On Thursday

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore (shoulder) upgraded to a full practice participant on Thursday and is well on his way to being active this weekend for a Week 14 divisional clash against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Moore was limited in the first practice of the week on Wednesday. Additionally for the Browns, second-year wideout Cedric […]

Zamir White Remains Sidelined At Practice

Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (quadriceps) missed yet another practice on Thursday. White has missed the team's last two games and appears to be well on his way to missing a third straight this Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers unless he's able to get back on the practice field on Friday. It's […]

Alexander Mattison Stays Limited In Thursday's Practice

Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (ankle) was listed as limited for the second consecutive day in practice on Thursday. Meanwhile, fellow RB Zamir White (quadriceps) missed practice again and looks likely to miss his third straight game. Ameer Abdullah, who has been the Raiders' lead back the last two games with both Mattison […]

Aidan O'Connell Out With Illness On Thursday

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (illness) was under the weather with an illness and did not practice on Thursday. O'Connell's status is worth watching, but he still has several days to recover and should be fine to suit up for Week 14 versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. If the 26-year-old is still under the […]

Brandin Cooks Starts Off With Limited Practice

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks (knee) was listed as a limited practice participant due to rest purposes in the first practice of the week on Thursday. Cooks made his return to the field in the Thanksgiving Day win over the division-rival New York Giants last Thursday for the first time since Week 4 due […]

Jake Ferguson Practicing In Full

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (concussion) was listed as a full participant in the team's first official practice of the week on Thursday. Ferguson suffered a concussion in the Week 11 loss to the Houston Texans and has missed the last two games as a result. However, a full practice on Thursday means that […]

Bill Belichick Interviews For North Carolina Head-Coaching Job

Six-time Super Bowl champion head coach Bill Belichick interviewed for the head-coaching vacancy at the University of North Carolina this week and is among a group of candidates that the Tar Heels have interviewed since they fired Mack Brown on Nov. 26. In addition to Belichick, North Carolina is interested in Tulane head coach Jon […]

CeeDee Lamb Expects To Play On Monday Night

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (shoulder) continues to battle a sprained AC joint in his shoulder but said he expects to play on Monday night in Week 14 against the visiting Cincinnati Bengals. Lamb has full range of motion and his strength back and was officially limited in the team's first practice of the […]

Tommy DeVito Practices In Full On Thursday

New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito (forearm) returned to a full participant in practice on Thursday after he was limited in the first practice of the week on Wednesday. Although DeVito appears to be recovering from a right-forearm injury that kept him out of the Thanksgiving Day loss to the division-rival Dallas Cowboys last Thursday, […]

Malik Nabers Added To Week 14 Injury Report

New York Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers (groin) was added to the Week 14 injury report on Thursday and was listed as a limited practice participant. Mid-week additions to the injury report aren't usually good, putting Nabers' status in doubt for Sunday's contest against the New Orleans Saints. How much the first-rounder is able […]

Jalen Coker Downgraded To Limited On Thursday

Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Jalen Coker (quadriceps) was downgraded to a limited practice session on Thursday after he was a full-go on Wednesday. It's unclear if Coker actually suffered a setback with a quadriceps injury that has kept him sidelined for the last two days, or if the Panthers are just resting him. Either […]

Tyreek Hill Back At Practice On Thursday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (wrist) returned to the practice field on Thursday after being held out of Wednesday's session. Hill has routinely been rested early in the week due to a wrist injury that he's been dealing with for much of the year. He'll likely be listed as limited on Thursday but shouldn't […]

Keenan Allen Back To Full Practice On Thursday

Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen (ankle) was held out of the first practice of the week on Wednesday but returned to a full practice session on Thursday, putting him on track to be available for the Week 14 tilt at Levis Stadium on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. The 32-year-old veteran wideout could […]

D'Andre Swift, Roschon Johnson Pick Up Another DNP

Chicago Bears running backs D'Andre Swift (quadriceps) and Roschon Johnson (concussion) both missed a second straight day of practice this week on Thursday. The Bears backfield could be dangerously thin heading into their Week 14 matchup this Sunday on the road against the San Francisco 49ers unless Swift and Johnson can return to practice on […]

DJ Moore Misses Another Practice

Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (quadriceps) was listed as a non-participant in practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. Keenan Allen (ankle) also missed practice on Wednesday, but he was able to return to a full session on Thursday. It's Moore's status that is now firmly up in the air for […]

Astros Make Offer To Alex Bregman

The Houston Astros have offered free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman a six-year deal worth around $156 million, according to a source. If Bregman were to take the deal, it would be a club record contract in terms of dollars. However, Bregman is likely to reject it, depending on what other offers he gets, as he's […]

Guardians Open To Trading Josh Naylor, Lane Thomas

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal writes that the Cleveland Guardians are open to trade offers for first baseman Josh Naylor and outfielder Lane Thomas, both of whom are entering their walk years. Naylor is projected to earn $12 million in salary arbitration, while Thomas is at $8.3 million. Cleveland has concerns in their outfield, but they […]

Cardinals Looking To Hold Onto Ryan Helsley?

The St. Louis Cardinals are entering a rebuilding stage this offseason, but teams that have talked to the Cardinals have come away with the impression that they will not trade closer Ryan Helsley. "It's something we will always remain open-minded to, but our plan is to have him be part of our organization," president of […]

White Sox Intent On Trading Luis Robert Jr.?

ESPN's Buster Olney writes that the perception of some MLB teams is that the Chicago White Sox are intent on trading outfielder Luis Robert Jr. this offseason, which could be an indication that the White Sox want to cash out on Robert's diminished value now instead of waiting and seeing his value drop even further […]

Pete Alonso's Market Likely To Take Longer To Develop

ESPN's Jeff Passan writes that free-agent first baseman Pete Alonso's free-agent market this winter is likely to take more time to develop than free-agent shortstop Willy Adames'. However, there's a scenario where Alonso doesn't want to miss out on the big-spending teams and those same clubs don't want to miss out on an impact bat […]

Blue Jays Meet With Corbin Burnes

The Toronto Blue Jays reportedly have had an in-person meeting with free-agent right-hander Corbin Burnes. The Blue Jays are also in on free-agent outfielder superstar Juan Soto and are looking to make a big splash in free agency yet again this offseason after another disappointing season that finished without a postseason berth. Burnes, 30, is […]

A's Sign Luis Severino To Three-Year Deal

The Athletics agreed to a three-year, $67 million deal with free-agent right-hander Luis Severino on Thursday, according to sources. It's the largest guarantee in the franchise's history. Severino had a bounce-back season in 2024 with the New York Mets, posting a 3.91 ERA over 182 innings, and now he'll head west to pitch for the […]