Quentin Johnston Downgraded To DNP On Wednesday

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston (thigh, illness) was downgraded to a non-participant in practice on Wednesday after he was listed as limited in the first practice of the week on Tuesday. Hopefully for the Chargers, Johnston's absence on Wednesday was because he wasn't feeling well and not because of his thigh injury. The […]

J.K. Dobbins, Gus Edwards Limited Again On Wednesday

Los Angeles Chargers running backs J.K. Dobbins (ankle) and Gus Edwards (ankle) were both limited in practice for the second straight day this week on Wednesday. Barring a setback on Thursday, Dobbins should be active for Saturday's wild-card playoff tilt in Houston against the Texans as the Chargers' lead back. Edwards, meanwhile, might need to […]

DeVonta Smith Not On This Week's Injury Report

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (wrist) was not listed on Wednesday's injury report after putting in a full practice session. Smith didn't practice at all last week before being held out of the Week 18 win over the division-rival New York Giants in the regular-season finale as a precaution due to a minor wrist […]

A.J. Brown Limited To Start The Week

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (knee) was listed as a limited participant in the first practice of the week on Wednesday. Brown battled through a minor knee injury late in the season and was held out of the Week 18 win over the New York Giants as a precaution so that he'd be ready […]

Vikings-Rams Still On Track To Be Played On Monday Night In LA

The NFL announced on Wednesday that the wild-card playoff game scheduled for Monday night at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles between the Minnesota Vikings and Rams is still being planned to be played in LA despite wildfires currently raging in Lo Angeles community, but there is a contingency plan. In the event that a change […]

Cade Otton Returns To Limited Practice

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (knee) returned to practice on Wednesday and was listed as a limited participant. It's good news for Otton after he missed the final three games of the regular season due to his knee injury, although he might need to upgrade to a full practice in the next two […]

Jayden Daniels Practices In Full On Wednesday

Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels (quadriceps) put in a full practice on Wednesday. Daniels was pulled as a precaution in the Week 18 win over the division-rival Dallas Cowboys on Sunday with quadriceps soreness, but his full availability at practice on Wednesday means he's not really in any danger of missing his playoff debut […]

Chargers Open Eli Apple's Practice Window

The Los Angeles Chargers designated cornerback Eli Apple (hamstring) to return from Injured Reserve on Wednesday by opening his 21-day practice window. Apple was put on IR back on Nov. 27 but is now eligible to return to practice with the team this week. Despite Apple's return to practice for the Bolts, the 29-year-old isn't […]

Justice Hill Looks To Be On Track To Playing In Wild-Card Round

Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill (concussion, illness) was upgraded to a full practice on Wednesday after he kicked off the week on Tuesday with a limited practice. Hill missed the final two games of the regular season due to a concussion that he suffered in Week 16 while also dealing with an illness. It […]

Marshon Lattimore Practices In Full On Wednesday

Washington Commanders cornerback Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday, which is a good sign for his chances of playing on Sunday night in the wild-card round of the playoffs versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. If Lattimore does indeed suit up, he'll likely draw a lot of veteran receiver Mike Evans, […]

Joshua Palmer Still Not Practicing

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer (heel) remained out of the team's practice session on Wednesday. The Chargers kept Palmer out of the Week 18 win over the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders in the season finale, and after two missed practices already this week, it's not looking good for his availability on Saturday in […]

Jets Request To Interview Steve Spagnuolo For Head-Coach Opening

The New York Jets requested an interview with Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo for their head-coaching spot, according to a source. Spagnuolo has also served as the New York Giants' defensive coordinator and interim head coach and is a candidate to return to New York after the team fired former head coach Robert […]

Klay Kubiak To Take Over Offensive-Coordinator Duties For 49ers

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Wednesday that passing-game coordinator Klay Kubiak will officially be named the team's new offensive coordinator, although Shanahan will continue to call offensive plays. Kubiak called plays during the preseason and in the Week 18 loss to the division-rival Arizona Cardinals in the season finale. Kubiak will […]

Bill Belichick Has No Plans To Return To The NFL

According to The Athletic's Dianna Russini, former New England Patriots head coach and current University of North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick has no plans to return to the NFL. Belichick's sole focus is on coaching and recruiting for the Tar Heels as he builds for the future in North Carolina. It doesn't mean that […]

Romeo Doubs Back At Practice

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (illness) is feeling better this week and returned to the practice field on Wednesday as the team begins preparing to face the Philadelphia Eagles on the road in the wild-card playoff game this Sunday. Doubs popped up on the team's Week 18 injury report on Saturday with an […]

Jordan Love Limited On Wednesday

Green Bay Packers quarterbacks Jordan Love (elbow) and Malik Willis (thumb) were both limited in the first practice of the week on Wednesday, according to head coach Matt LaFleur. Love injured his right elbow in the Week 18 loss to the division-rival Chicago Bears and never returned to the game as a precaution. The 26-year-old […]

49ers Plan To Bring Deebo Samuel Sr. Back Next Year

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said on Wednesday that the plan is to bring wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. back for the 2025 season. After signing receiver Brandon Aiyuk (knee) to a hefty extension before the start of the 2024 season, it was assumed that the Niners would likely move on from Samuel […]

Angels Sign Connor Brogdon To Minor-League Deal

The Los Angeles Angels signed free-agent veteran reliever Connor Brogdon to a minor-league deal on Wednesday. Brogdon began the 2024 campaign with the Philadelphia Phillies before being designated for assignment early on. He eventually latched on with the Los Angeles Dodgers but spent the majority of the year on the injured list due to plantar […]

Royals Claim Braden Shewmake Off Waivers From White Sox

The Kansas City Royals announced on Wednesday that they claimed infielder Braden Shewmake off waivers from the Chicago White Sox. Shewmake will remain in the American League Central after being taken off the White Sox's 40-man roster this offseason. The 27-year-old will merely serve as organizational infield depth for KC entering the 2025 season, if […]

Nationals Designate Joan Adon For Assignment

The Washington Nationals designated right-hander Joan Adon for assignment on Wednesday to make room on the 40-man roster for recently signed infielder Amed Rosario. Adon gets booted off the team's 40-man roster after giving up eight earned runs while walking four and striking out six in 10 2/3 innings over eight outings (one start) at […]

Griffin Jax To Remain In Bullpen In 2025

Minnesota Twins right-hander Griffin Jax will remain in the team's bullpen for the upcoming 2025 season, according to general manager Jeremy Zoll. Fourteen of Jax's 18 outings in his rookie season for the Twins in 2021 came in a starting role, but he has not started a game in the big leagues since. Last year […]

Martin Perez Agrees To Deal With White Sox

Free-agent left-hander Martin Perez and the Chicago White Sox agreed to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday, pending a physical, according to sources familiar with the deal. The White Sox have most likely given Perez just a one-year deal. The 33-year-old southpaw will head to the American League after pitching for both the Pittsburgh Pirates and […]

Braxton Garrett To Miss 2025 Season Following Elbow Surgery

Miami Marlins left-handed starting pitcher Braxton Garrett (elbow) will miss the entire 2025 season after having left-elbow UCL revision surgery that included an internal brace back in December. This is really bad news for an already thin Marlins starting rotation. Ace Sandy Alcantara (elbow) is also recovering from Tommy John surgery. Garrett made only seven […]

Amed Rosario Signs With Nationals

Free-agent infielder Amed Rosario signed a one-year, $2 million deal with the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. At the very least, Rosario should be able to fit in somewhere on the infield in D.C. in 2025 on the weak side of a platoon against left-handed pitchers. The 29-year-old has never been a big power or speed […]

Amari Cooper Set To Practice On Wednesday

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that wide receiver Amari Cooper (personal) will practice in some capacity during the team's walkthrough practice on Wednesday as they get set to prepare to take on the visiting Denver Broncos in the wild-card round of the playoffs this Sunday. Cooper did not travel with the Bills to […]

NFL Teams Inquiring About Bill Belichick

According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, multiple NFL teams have inquired about whether former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick would reconsider his move to coach college football at the University of North Carolina, including the Las Vegas Raiders, whose minority owner Tom Brady recently spoke with the legendary coach. Belichick agreed on a […]

Jalen Hurts Expected To Practice On Wednesday

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (concussion) is expected to be at the first practice of the week on Wednesday, according to sources. It's a notable step forward as Hurts works his way out of the league's concussion protocol and prepares to start on Sunday in the wild-card round of the postseason versus the visiting Green […]

Zay Flowers A Long Shot To Play On Wild-Card Weekend

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (knee), who missed Tuesday's practice, is a long shot to play on Saturday evening against the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers in the wild-card round of the playoffs. Flowers is pretty sore while dealing with a sprained right knee that he suffered in the win […]

Patriots To Interview Mike Vrabel For Head-Coach Job On Thursday

The New England Patriots are scheduled to interview former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel for their head-coaching job on Thursday, according to sources. Vrabel is considered a leading candidate, if not the top candidate, for the Patriots job. A report earlier on Tuesday suggested that Vrabel is also likely the division-rival New York Jets' […]

Cowboys Deny Bears Permission To Interview Mike McCarthy

The Dallas Cowboys denied permission to the Chicago Bears to interview head coach Mike McCarthy from their open head-coaching position, according to an ESPN source. McCarthy remains under contract with the Cowboys until Jan. 14, and the Cowboys denying the Bears permission to speak to him about their head-coach job right now could signal that […]