Mike Gillislee, Malcolm Mitchell Absent Wednesday

New England Patriots running back Mike Gillislee (knee) and wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell (knee) remained out of practice Wednesday. Gillislee hasn't practiced since suffering his knee injury in Week 16, and he's highly unlikely to be active this weekend against the Titans with Rex Burkhead (knee) expected to return. Mitchell remains on Injured Reserve, and […]

Rex Burkhead Still Favoring His Knee

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (knee), who was limited in practice Wednesday, is still favoring his injured left knee. He missed the final two games of the regular season and is likely to be limited if he's active in the Divisional Round against the Titans on Saturday. He was sporting a brace on […]

Devonta Freeman, Mohamed Sanu Limited In Practice

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (knee) and wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (knee) were both limited in practice Wednesday. There's no reason to think that either player is in danger of missing the Divisional matchup with the Eagles this weekend. Freeman scored a touchdown in the Wild-Card game and remains Atlanta's lead back, but he'll […]

Julio Jones Doesn't Practice Wednesday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (ankle) did not practice Wednesday. The Falcons are almost certainly letting Jones rest ahead of the Divisional matchup with the Eagles this weekend. Jones is used to playing through nagging injuries by now, and he put up nine catches for 94 yards and a touchdown last week in the […]

DeMarco Murray Ruled Out Against Patriots

Tennessee Titans running back DeMarco Murray (knee), who missed practice again Wednesday, has been ruled out in the Divisional Round this weekend against the Patriots, according to head coach Mike Mularkey. Murray suffered a Grade 3 tear of his MCL in his right knee two weeks ago and hasn't practiced since. Derrick Henry, who had […]

Mets Touching Base With Jay Bruce

The New York Mets have spoken recently with the agent for free-agent outfielder Jay Bruce, and they remain a possibility to reunite with him. Twenty nine of Bruce's career-high 36 home runs in 2017 came with the Mets in the first half of the season. Familiarity may be a big selling point if the two […]

Matt Ryan Back At Practice

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, who missed practice Tuesday to attend to a personal matter, is back at practice Wednesday. There's nothing to see here. Ryan will be fine for the Divisional matchup against the Eagles this weekend, where he'll be a sleeper DFS play. Although Ryan disappointed overall in 2017 after earning MVP honors […]

Kris Richard Not Expected Back In Seattle

Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Kris Richard is being given the chance to seek other opportunities and isn't expected to return in 2018. Head coach Pete Carroll thinks Richard would benefit from a fresh start with another team, and Richard recently interviewed for the Colts head coaching position. Seattle's defense took a step back in 2017, […]

"Zero Chance" Steve Sarkisian Leaves

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said there is "zero chance" that offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian leaves the team to take the same position with the Seattle Seahawks next season, according to ESPN's Vaughn McClure. Sarkisian worked for Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll with USC. Seattle recently fired offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell, who had been […]

Matt Belisle, Twins Interested In Reunion

The Minnesota Twins and free-agent relief pitcher Matt Belisle are interested in a reunion in 2018, but no deal is close, according to sources. Belisle was a nice surprise for the Twinkies in 2017, going 9-for-11 in save chances, although he did sport a 4.03 ERA and 54 strikeouts in 60 1/3 innings. Belisle worked […]

Phillies Avoid Arbitration With Cameron Rupp

The Philadelphia Phillies avoided salary arbitration with catcher Cameron Rupp by agreeing to a one-year, $2.05 million deal, according to a source. The right-handed hitting Rupp batted only .236 in 2017 but managed 14 home runs and 34 RBI in 88 games as a part-timer in Philly. He'll likely split time behind the plate in […]

Vic Fangio Likely To Remain In Chicago

It looks as though new Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy will keep defensive coordinator Vic Fangio in place for the 2018 season. Fangio was a favorite to jump ship and become the Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator, but they are apparently going in another direction. The Bears were an underrated defensive unit in 2017, […]

Chargers Expected To Keep Gus Bradley

The Los Angeles Chargers are expected to retain defensive coordinator Gus Bradley, according to sources. This will give continuity to a unit that really excelled in 2017, especially down the stretch. The Chargers have perhaps two of the best pass-rushing linebackers in Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram, and they should be a top-five fantasy defensive […]

Brad Brach Doing More Cardio Heading Into 2018 Season

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Brad Brach is changing his offseason workout routine to include more long-distance running in order to remain more effective deep into the season. With closer Zach Britton (Achilles) not expected to be ready until around midseason, Brach is expected to begin the year as Baltimore's primary closer. In the last two […]

Panthers Expected To Interview Norv Turner

The Carolina Panthers are expected to interview Norv Turner for their offensive coordinator position, and he is believed to be a top candidate for the position, according to sources. Turner is a good friend of head coach Ron Rivera's from their time coaching together for the San Diego Chargers. Turner has his fair share of […]

John Morton Staying With Jets

New York Jets offensive coordinator John Morton, who was rumored to be a candidate to join head coach Jon Gruden's staff in Oakland, will remain in New York as the offensive coordinator in 2018. Despite the Jets surprising with veteran Josh McCown under center for most of the year, they finished 28th in total offense […]

Ryan Tannehill Expected To Be Ready For Offseason Program

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (knee) has been recovering nicely from major knee surgery last August, and he's expected to be ready for the offseason program at the beginning of April. He has been throwing and walking without a limp. It's good news for Tannehill, who will without a doubt be Miami's starting quarterback in […]

Don Martindale Promoted To Defensive Coordinator

The Baltimore Ravens promoted linebackers coach Don "Wink" Martindale to defensive coordinator Tuesday. Martindale has been an assistant coach with the Ravens since 2012, and he was the Broncos defensive coordinator under then head coach Josh McDaniels in 2010. "His aggressive mentality will serve to take our defense to new levels," head coach John Harbaugh […]

Rex Burkhead, James White, Chris Hogan Limited Tuesday

New England Patriots running backs Rex Burkhead (knee) and James White (ankle) and wide receiver Chris Hogan (shoulder) were all limited in practice Tuesday. All three players are expected to return in the Divisional Round against the Titans this Saturday, which means running back Mike Gillislee (knee), who didn't practice Tuesday, will likely be inactive […]

Malcolm Mitchell Still Absent From Practice

New England Patriots wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell (knee) remained out of practice Tuesday, raising the question as to whether he'll be activated off Injured Reserve for the game against the Titans on Saturday. Head coach Bill Belichick didn't sound optimistic about Mitchell's status. Mitchell hasn't played all season, so there is little reason to think […]

Chris Hogan Expected To Return This Weekend

New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan (shoulder) is expected to return for the Divisional Round against the Titans. He missed seven of the final eight games of the regular season and had just one catch since Week 8. He will return to being a steady pair of hands for quarterback Tom Brady, but Hogan […]

DeMarco Murray Not Practicing Again On Tuesday

Tennessee Titans running back DeMarco Murray (knee) is not practicing Tuesday, and there is a small chance he will play against the Patriots on Saturday. Even if Murray returns after missing the Wild-Card game, it will be Derrick Henry's show in the backfield. Murray's injury may have been a blessing in disguise for the Titans, […]

Rangers Avoid Arbitration With Ryan Rua

The Texas Rangers avoided salary arbitration with outfielder Ryan Rua by agreeing to a one-year, $870,000 deal Tuesday. Rua will enter the 2018 season most likely as just outfield depth for the Rangers. In 63 games for Texas in 2017, he hit just .217 with three home runs and 12 RBI in 129 at-bats. He […]

Jon Gruden Officially Announced As Raiders Coach

The Oakland Raiders officially introduced new head coach Jon Gruden during a press conference Tuesday. It was poorly kept secret since last week that Gruden would replace former head coach Jack Del Rio, and the Raiders have signed Gruden to a 10-year, $100 million deal, which is the largest in the history of the NFL. […]

Norv Turner A Candidate For Carolina's Offensive Coordinator Position

Norv Turner could be at the top of the list to become the Carolina Panthers' next offensive coordinator after the team fired Mike Shula on Tuesday. Turner hired Panthers head coach Ron Rivera as an assistant while with the San Diego Chargers, and Rivera is known to hire assistants that he's worked with before. Turner […]

Mike Shula, Ken Dorsey Let Go By Panthers

The Carolina Panthers relieved offensive coordinator Mike Shula and quarterbacks coach Ken Dorsey of their duties Tuesday. Shula had been the offensive coordinator for the last seven seasons and has been around for as long as quarterback Cam Newton has been with the team. Dorsey had been the QBs coach for the last five seasons. […]

Rex Burkhead Practicing Tuesday

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (knee) is back at practice Tuesday. Burkhead returned to practice during the bye week, and he's been expected to return for the Divisional Round all along, so expect him to suit up this Saturday against the Titans. He should continue to mainly serve in a pass-catching role out […]

Thomas Davis Expects Reduced Role In 2018

Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis, who will turn 35 in March heading into his 13th NFL season, said he expects a reduced role in 2018. “This was a tough year for me dealing with a bunch of injuries that caused problems for me," Davis said. He managed to play in 15 games in 2017 and […]

DeMarco Murray Listed As Day-To-Day

Tennessee Titans running back DeMarco Murray (knee) is being listed as day-to-day this week. Murray hasn't practiced or played since spraining his knee in Week 16, and he seems doubtful to be able to suit up in the Divisional Round against the Patriots. Even if Murray is active for that one, he seems destined to […]

Devin Funchess Active Against Saints

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess (shoulder), who was listed as questionable, is active for the Wild-Card game against the Saints on Sunday. Funchess was never expected to miss this one. As quarterback Cam Newton's top passing target, Funchess will be in play as a WR2 in DFS games, although he's facing a pretty solid […]