Broncos To Bench Russell Wilson For Final Two Games

The Denver Broncos will bench quarterback Russell Wilson for the final two games of the regular season, thus preserving their financial flexibility for the offseason, according to sources. Jarrett Stidham will now take over Denver's offense in Weeks 17 and 18 against the Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders. Wilson already has $39 million […]

Darnell Mooney In The Concussion Protocol

Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (concussion) self-reported concussion-like symptoms when he came to the team's facilities on Monday and is in the league's concussion protocol, according to head coach Matt Eberflus. Mooney is most likely going to miss practice time this week, and if he's unable to get on the field at all or […]

C.J. Stroud Expected To Practice Wednesday

Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud (concussion), who remains in the league's concussion protocol, is expected to practice on Wednesday. Head coach DeMeco Ryans said on Sunday that Stroud had been in team meetings on Friday. "He's definitely making progress," Ryans said. The 22-year-old second overall pick has not played since suffering a concussion in […]

Michael Pittman Jr. Remains In Concussion Protocol

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen confirmed on Wednesday that wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (concussion) is still in the league's concussion protocol "but he's progressing well." Pittman, who is also dealing with a shoulder injury, was forced to sit out of Sunday's Week 16 loss to the Atlanta Falcons after symptoms of his concussion […]

Jauan Jennings, Ross Dwelley Miss First Practice In Week 16

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (concussion) and tight end Ross Dwelley (ankle) were both held out of practice on Thursday. Jennings' status is seriously up in the air for Monday's Christmas night game against the Baltimore Ravens after he suffered a concussion in the Week 15 win over the Arizona Cardinals. The 26-year-old […]

Israel Abanikanda Limited Again On Thursday

New York Jets rookie running back Israel Abanikanda (illness) had his repetitions limited in practice for the second straight day on Thursday due to an illness. Meanwhile, wide receiver Jason Brownlee (ankle) was a full-go after he was limited on Wednesday. Neither player is relevant in single-year fantasy leagues, but it's worth noting that Abanikanda […]

Matt Breida Managing Hamstring Injury

New York Giants running back Matt Breida (hamstring) is dealing with a hamstring injury in Week 16 and was listed as limited on the team's first practice report on Thursday. The good news is Breida has an extra day to recover this week with the G-Men not playing until Christmas Day against the division-rival Philadelphia […]

Jalen Nailor Still In Concussion Protocol

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol and has yet to practice this week. Unless Nailor is able to make some serious progress with his head injury in the next two days, he's looking at missing his second straight game with a concussion. The 24-year-old isn't on the fantasy […]

Tommy Tremble, Ian Thomas Stay Limited Thursday

Carolina Panthers tight ends Tommy Tremble (illness) and Ian Thomas (ankle) were both limited in practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Stephen Sullivan (shoulder) practiced in full for the second straight day. Hayden Hurst (concussion) isn't coming back this season, so the Panthers will finish out the 2023 campaign with Hurst, Thomas and […]

Joey Bosa Won't Return On Saturday

Los Angeles Chargers All-Pro pass-rusher Joey Bosa (foot) had his 21-day practice window opened on Thursday and was listed as a limited participant in practice, but he was also officially ruled out from playing in the Week 16 contest against the Buffalo Bills this Saturday. Bosa can now practice with the team but must be […]

Durham Smythe Stays Limited Thursday

Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe (ankle) maintained his limited practice participation for the second straight day on Thursday. It's unlikely that Smythe's ankle injury is going to keep him from being active in a big Sunday matchup against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 16. The 28-year-old tight end hasn't been on the fantasy map […]

Tony Pollard Finally Getting Healthy?

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (leg) said on Thursday that at the start of the season, he was still working through his January leg fracture more than he realized. "I would say it's a night and day difference. You think you're good. You think you're all the way back until you're actually out there […]

Dontayvion Wicks Stays Limited Thursday

For the second straight day this week, Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) was limited in the team's practice. Wicks should be able to suit up this weekend against the Carolina Panthers and he could have an even bigger role if both Christian Watson (hamstring) and fellow rookie Jayden Reed (chest, toe) […]

Aaron Jones, AJ Dillon Both Limited Again Thursday

Green Bay Packers running backs Aaron Jones (knee, finger), AJ Dillon (thumb) and rookie Emanuel Wilson (shoulder) were all limited in Thursday's practice for the second straight day this week. Jones ended a three-game absence by returning in the Week 15 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a game he had 13 carries for […]

Brevin Jordan, John Metchie III Return To Practice

Houston Texans tight end Brevin Jordan (illness) and wide receiver John Metchie III (illness) were both able to return to a limited practice session on Thursday after they did not practice with the team on Wednesday while being sick. Both players are well on their way to being available for the Week 16 contest versus […]

Nico Collins, Noah Brown Limited Thursday

Houston Texans wide receivers Nico Collins (calf) and Noah Brown (knee) were both limited in practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. Collins missed last week's overtime win over the Tennessee Titans but could definitely return to the field this weekend to face the Cleveland Browns if he can put in a […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Signing With LA For Over $300 Million

Japanese free-agent right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto will sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers for more than $300 million. ESPN's Jeff Passan reports that the agreement is for 12 years and $325 million. Yamamoto could be one of the most dominant pitchers to come out of Japan, which would be saying a lot. Eventually, fellow countryman and […]

Brian Robinson Jr. Misses Thursday's Practice

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring) and Jonathan Williams (concussion) both missed practice for the second straight day this week on Thursday. Robinson also missed the Week 15 loss to the Los Angeles Rams and is now trending toward missing his second straight contest. Fantasy managers banking on B-Rob being active in Week […]

Zay Flowers Limited Thursday With Foot Injury

Baltimore Ravens rookie wide receiver Zay Flowers (foot) was limited in the team's practice on Thursday for their first practice of the week. Flowers injured his foot at the very end of Sunday night's win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, but the Ravens aren't concerned that the injury is serious or that it will keep him […]

Noah Fant Added To Week 16 Injury Report

Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant (toe) was added to the Week 16 injury report on Thursday, but he was still able to put in a full practice session. It's worth noting, but as long as Fant practices again on Friday, he should be just fine to play this Sunday in Tennessee against the Titans. […]

Geno Smith Puts In Second Straight Full Practice

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (groin) appears to be on track to play in Week 16 against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday after putting in a second straight full practice on Thursday. Smith has missed the last two games, although he was active as the backup to Drew Lock in Monday's upset win over the […]

Kenneth Walker III Misses Another Day Of Practice

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (shoulder) missed a second straight day of practice on Thursday due to a new shoulder injury that he apparently picked up in Monday night's upset win over the Philadelphia Eagles. We'll have a better idea of Walker's status on Friday, but he's firmly up in the air to […]

Jaguars Unlikely To Have Trevor Lawrence In Week 16

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (concussion) missed practice again on Thursday and is now unlikely to play in Week 16 versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Head coach Doug Pederson said earlier this week that Lawrence was "progressing well" in the league's concussion protocol, but it apparently hasn't been enough to get him onto the field […]

Four Teams Still In On Yariel Rodriguez

The Toronto Blue Jays, Pittsburgh Pirates, Houston Astros and New York Yankees are still in the bidding for Cuban right-handed free-agent Yariel Rodriguez, according to sources. The teams in the running aren't expected to make a decision on the 26-year-old until Japanese right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto chooses his team, though. Rodriguez formally became a free agent […]

Ty Blach Re-Signs With Rockies

Left-hander Ty Blach re-signed with the Colorado Rockies on a minor-league deal on Thursday, according to a source. The deal includes an invitation to big-league spring training. Blach had an opportunity to go and pitch in the Korean Baseball Organization as well but chose to stay in the Rockies organization. The 33-year-old left-hander hasn't been […]

Johnny Cueto Intends To Pitch In 2024

Free-agent veteran right-hander Johnny Cueto is interested in pitching for the Estrellas Orientales during next month's round-robin playoff in the Dominican Winter League. He will turn 38 years old in February but intends to pitch in his 17th big-league season in 2024. Cueto has a 4.04 ERA over 325 1/3 innings in the last three […]

Giants Out Of The Bidding On Yoshinobu Yamamoto?

The San Francisco Giants have been told they are out of the bidding for Japanese free-agent right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto, according to a source familiar with the discussions. The Giants were pushing hard to add Yamamoto to the top of their starting rotation next to Logan Webb, but the expectation is that he will end up […]

Jasson Dominguez Should Be Back "Sooner Rather Than Later"

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder Jasson Dominguez (elbow) is doing "really well" and that he should look "a lot like a regular player" in spring training. There hasn't been anything new on a timeline for Dominguez's return, but Boone is optimistic he will be back "sooner rather than later." The team's […]

Brewers Might Hang Onto Corbin Burnes

The possibility exists that the Milwaukee Brewers might hang onto right-hander Corbin Burnes for the start of the 2024 season because of owner Mark Attanasio's desire to compete and avoid the type of backlash the team received for trading closer Josh Hader at the 2022 deadline, according to major-league sources briefed on the team's thinking. […]

Phillies Have Made An Offer To Yoshinobu Yamamoto

The Philadelphia Phillies have made an offer to Japanese free-agent right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto. It's a bid odd, considering president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski has said several times that their five-man starting rotation is set after re-signing right-hander Aaron Nola for $172 million earlier this offseason. Philadelphia will have their highest payroll ever in 2024, […]