Rex Burkhead Expected To Play In AFC Title Game

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (knee), who hasn't played since Dec. 17 due to a knee sprain, is expected to play against the Jaguars in the AFC title game next weekend, according to a source. A lot will depend on how much Burkhead does in practice this week, so keep an eye on […]

Drew Brees Expects To Re-Sign With Saints

New Orleans Saints impending free-agent quarterback Drew Brees would like to re-sign with the team, and he believes the team is entering "a window of time here where we can really make a run at it." Brees turns 39 Monday and has a clause in his contract that forbids the team from placing the franchise […]

Leonard Fournette Suffers Ankle Injury

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Leonard Fournette (ankle) left the game in the second quarter with an ankle injury and is questionable to return. It's a big blow for the Jags in the Divisional Round against the Steelers. Luckily for those that own Fournette this week, the running back had 12 carries for 82 yards […]

Pirates More Willing To Trade Andrew McCutchen?

Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Neal Huntington may be more receptive to trade offers for outfielder Andrew McCutchen after the team traded starting pitcher Gerrit Cole to the Astros on Saturday, according to teams that have spoken with the Pirates. The Giants remain the team most interested in trading for McCutchen as they look to boost […]

Yankees Could Land Yu Darvish At Reasonable Price

With starting pitcher Gerrit Cole being traded to the Houston Astros on Saturday, the New York Yankees are very much interested in signing free-agent starting pitcher Yu Darvish, according to two sources. The stalled free-agent market gives the Yankees a real chance to land Darvish at a "reasonable" price. New York seems to think it's […]

Sam Bradford Expected To Back Up Case Keenum

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford (knee) is expected to be the backup to Case Keenum in the Divisional Round game against the Saints on Sunday. Head coach Mike Zimmer has never dressed three quarterbacks in a game, so Teddy Bridgewater is unlikely to be active. As long as Keenum is healthy, he'll remain Minnesota's starting […]

Zay Jones Played Through Torn Labrum

Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Zay Jones' (shoulder) father, Robert, said his son played with a torn labrum in his shoulder for most of the season. It may help explain why Jones struggled to find consistency in his first season in the NFL. He saw more snaps (792) than any other receiver on the team […]

Marcus Mariota Suffered Sprained Quad

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (quadriceps) suffered a strained quadriceps in the first quarter of the Divisional Round loss to the Patriots on Saturday, according to head coach Mike Mularkey. Mariota's injury forced the team to alter their offensive game plan, and it likely played a part in Mariota being sacked eight times. Mariota's scrambling […]

Chris Ivory, Jaydon Mickens Inactive

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Ivory and wide receiver Jaydon Mickens (hamstring) are both inactive for the Divisional Round game against the Steelers. Ivory is a healthy scratch, meaning T.J. Yeldon will serve as the main backup to rookie Leonard Fournette. With Fournette seeing most of the work in the backfield, Yeldon isn't much of […]

Antonio Brown Active Against Jaguars

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (calf) is active for the Divisional Round game against the Jaguars on Sunday. Despite being active, Brown will not be 100 percent and may be used as a decoy against Jacksonville's league-best secondary. As a result, he'll be a risky DFS pick, although he could still blow up against […]

Rex Burkhead, Mike Gillislee Inactive

New England Patriots running backs Rex Burkhead (knee) and Mike Gillislee (knee) are both inactive for the Divisional Round game against the Titans on Saturday. With them out, James White will be the passing back out of the backfield along with Dion Lewis. Lewis is the obvious DFS choice here, but White will be a […]

Tom Cable To Join Jon Gruden's Staff

Former Seattle Seahawks offensive line coach Tom Cable will become the next offensive line coach for the Oakland Raiders under new head coach Jon Gruden. This marriage makes sense because of running back Marshawn Lynch's relationship with Cable from their time together in Seattle. It could also mean that the veteran running back is considering […]

Seahawks Expected To Hire Brian Schottenheimer As Offensive Coordinator

The Seattle Seahawks are expected to hire former Colts quarterbacks coach Brian Schottenheimer as their new offensive coordinator, according to a league source. It's a curious direction for Seattle, a team with an excellent quarterback but a terrible offensive line. Schottenheimer hasn't seen success in the NFL as an offensive mind, and the Seahawks could […]

Bill O'Brien, Brian Gaine Given Five-Year Deals By Texans

The Houston Texans agreed to five-year deals with head coach Bill O'Brien and new general manager Brian Gaine on Saturday, according to a source. With former GM Rick Smith taking an indefinite leave of absence to take care of his sick wife, the Texans held onto O'Brien and added Gaine in the front office. It's […]

Sam Bradford Activated From Injured Reserve

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford (knee) was activated from Injured Reserve to the 53-man roster Saturday. Tight end Kyle Carter was waived in a corresponding move. With Bradford active, it likely means that Teddy Bridgewater will be inactive on Sunday in the Divisional Round against the Saints, as head coach Mike Zimmer has never dressed […]

James White Expected To Play Against Titans

New England Patriots running back James White (ankle) is expected to face the Titans in the Divisional Round on Saturday, according to a source. With both Rex Burkhead (knee) and Mike Gillislee (knee) expected to be inactive, White could have a significant role behind Dion Lewis on passing downs, especially with the Titans possessing a […]

Rex Burkhead, Mike Gillislee Not Expected To Play

New England Patriots running backs Rex Burkhead (knee) and Mike Gillislee (knee), who are both listed as questionable, are not expected to play in the Divisional Round against the Titans on Saturday, according to sources. That would leave Dion Lewis as the primary workhorse back for the Patriots, with James White the top passing back. […]

Reds Targeting David Hernandez

The Cincinnati Reds are targeting free-agent relief pitcher David Hernandez as they look to fortify their bullpen behind closer Raisel Iglesias, according to sources. The Reds and Hernandez aren't close to a deal, but they are involved in serious discussions. Cincinnati is looking at other free-agent relievers, too. After having Tommy John surgery and missing […]

Diamondbacks Avoid Arbitration With Several More Players

The Arizona Diamondbacks avoided salary arbitration with starting pitcher Robbie Ray (one year, $3.95 million), starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (one year, $4.825 million), outfielder David Peralta and infielder Chris Owings. Ray was excellent for fantasy owners in 2017 with a 15-5 record and 2.89 ERA, and he managed to strike out 218 batters in 162 […]

Fernando Rodney Expected To Remain Closer

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Fernando Rodney is expected to remain the team's closer after they signed reliever Addison Reed on Saturday, according to a source. The Twins are honoring their word to Rodney after they signed him, but Reed was signed for more years and more money, so we wouldn't be surprised if he gets […]

Malcolm Mitchell Won't Play Saturday

New England Patriots wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell (knee) was not activated from Injured Reserve on Friday and won't play in the Divisional Round against the Titans on Saturday. The deadline for the team to activate him from IR is Wednesday, Jan. 17, if they advance to the AFC Championship game. Even if the Pats advance, […]

Jaydon Mickens Questionable, Marcedes Lewis Good To Go

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jaydon Mickens (hamstring) was limited in practice all week and is questionable to face the Steelers on Sunday. Tight end Marcedes Lewis (ankle) practiced in full the last two days and was taken off the final injury report for the Divisional Round. Mickens is the team's fifth receiver with Marqise Lee […]

Kyle Rudolph Not On Final Injury Report

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (ankle) practiced in full all week and isn't on the final injury report for the Divisional Round against the Saints. It's a great sign that he was a full participant in practice all week, but he's still likely to be less than 100 percent after having extra time to […]

2018 To Be Thomas Davis' Last Season

Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis said that the 2018 season will be his last year in the NFL. Davis has been one of the best linebackers in the NFL over the last several seasons alongside Luke Kuechly in Carolina, but the veteran will be 35 next year and is already resigned to the fact that […]

Brandon Coleman Ruled Out

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandon Coleman (neck) has been ruled out for the Divisional Round against the Vikings. This is a notable development for the Saints offense as they face a stiff Vikings secondary led by cornerback Xavier Rhodes. Receivers Michael Thomas and Willie Snead will have bigger roles with Coleman sidelined, and perhaps […]

Vic Fangio Agrees To Three-Year Deal

Updating a previous report, Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio agreed to a three-year deal to stay with the team Friday, according to a league source. Fangio interviewed for the head coaching job in Chicago, but it went to former Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy instead. Over the last three seasons, Fangio has taken a […]

Sam Bradford Expected To Be Active Against Saints

Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford (knee) is expected to be active for the Divisional Round against the Saints, according to a league source. Bradford hasn't yet been activated from Injured Reserve and hasn't dressed for a game since Week 5. If Bradford is active, it's unclear if Teddy Bridgewater will dress. […]

Jonathan Villar Avoids Arbitration

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Jonathan Villar avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.55 million deal, according to a source. Villar was one of the bigger busts in 2017, as he had just 11 home runs and 23 steals after clubbing 19 long balls and stealing a whopping 62 bags in 2016. There remains […]

Vic Fangio Agrees To Stay In Chicago

Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio agreed to return for the 2018 season Friday, four days after new head coach Matt Nagy was hired. Mark Helfrich was also hired as the offensive coordinator, and Chris Tabor was brought on as the new special teams coach. It gives the Bears continuity on the defensive side of […]

Phillies, Cesar Hernandez Avoid Arbitration

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $5.1 million deal, according to a source. Hernandez has quietly put himself on the fantasy map after hitting over .290 each of the last two seasons while also stealing at least 15 bases in each of the past two years, and […]