Sam LaPorta Downgraded To Limited Thursday

Detroit Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta (knee) was downgraded to a limited practice participant on Thursday after he was listed as a full participant on Wednesday. Instead of suffering a setback with his hyperextended knee, the Lions were most likely resting the 23-year-old after he played through his knee injury in last weekend's wild-card […]

Zay Flowers Officially Good To Go For Divisional Round

Baltimore Ravens rookie wide receiver Zay Flowers (calf) was able to put in full practices on Wednesday and Thursday and has been removed from the final injury report this week. He is cleared to play on Saturday against the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round. The Ravens held Flowers out in a meaningless Week 18 […]

Marlon Humphrey Ruled Out Against Texans

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (calf) missed practice all week and has officially been ruled out for Saturday's Divisional Round playoff contest versus the upstart Houston Texans. In addition to Humphrey, linebacker Del'Shawn Phillips (shoulder) and safety Ar'Darius Washington (pectoral) are listed as questionable for Baltimore's defense. The 27-year-old Humphrey injured his calf in Week […]

Devin Duvernay Questionable, Tylan Wallace Ruled Out

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Devin Duvernay (back) practiced in full all week but is still questionable to play in Saturday's Divisional Round playoff game against the Houston Texans. Meanwhile, fellow wideout Tylan Wallace (knee) missed practice all week and has been ruled out. Duvernay has not played since injuring his back in Week 14. He […]

Mark Andrews "Still Up In The Air" To Play

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said it's still undecided if tight end Mark Andrews (ankle) will play in Saturday's Divisional Round playoff game against the Houston Texans, and he's officially listed as questionable. Andrews practiced this week for the first time since injuring his left ankle on Nov. 16 before being put on Injured […]

Jaire Alexander Questionable To Face 49ers

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (ankle) is listed as questionable on the final injury report for the Divisional Round playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday. Alexander hurt his ankle during practice last week but managed to play in the wild-card upset against the Dallas Cowboys, but he aggravated his ankle injury […]

AJ Dillon Given Questionable Tag For Divisional Round

Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon (neck, thumb) is listed as questionable to play on Saturday in the Divisional Round against the San Francisco 49ers. Dillon actually practiced for the first time on Thursday since suffering a neck stinger in Week 17, but it doesn't mean the 25-year-old will be active as the Packers […]

Mike Tomlin Open To Contract Extension

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said he is open to a contract extension with just one year remaining on his current deal. He also said that the team will look outside their organization to hire an offensive coordinator for the 2024 season. Tomlin stormed out of his postgame press conference early on Monday after […]

Kenny Pickett Will Have Competition As Starter In 2024

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that quarterback Kenny Pickett will return as the team's starter next season but will definitely have competition. The Steelers want Mason Rudolph to provide the competition for Pickett, but "he's a free agent." Pickett was mostly underwhelming in his 12 starts in 2023 before injuring his ankle in […]

Bears To Interview Zac Robinson For Offensive-Coordinator Position

The Chicago Bears will interview Los Angeles Rams passing-game coordinator/quarterbacks coach Zac Robinson for their offensive-coordinator job on Thursday, according to a source. The New Orleans Saints have also requested to interview Robinson for the same position. Robinson joined head coach Sean McVay's staff in LA as the assistant quarterbacks coach in 2019 and worked […]

Melvin Gordon III Likely To Rejoin Ravens Practice Squad

The Baltimore Ravens are likely to re-sign running back Melvin Gordon III to their practice squad after waiving him on Wednesday to make room for Dalvin Cook, according to a source. The 30-year-old had been limited to a reserve role since signing with the Ravens before the start of training camp in July and finished […]

Bill Belichick To Have Second Interview With Falcons

Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick will have a second interview with the Atlanta Falcons this weekend after meeting with owner Arthur Blank one on one this past week, according to sources. Belichick and the Patriots mutually parted ways a week ago after Belichick had a 266-121 record and 30-12 postseason record with […]

Cowboys Expect Dan Quinn To Return If He Doesn't Get Head-Coaching Job

The Dallas Cowboys expect defensive coordinator Dan Quinn to return as head coach Mike McCarthy's defensive coordinator in 2024 if he's not hired as a head coach elsewhere. Quinn has completed two of his five scheduled interviews for head-coaching vacancies around the league. The Cowboys defense laid an egg in the wild-card loss to the […]

Mike McCarthy Puts Faith In Dak Prescott

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, who is being retained for the final year of his contract in 2024 despite another early playoff exit, has full confidence in quarterback Dak Prescott moving forward. "I believe in Dak Prescott," McCarthy said. The head coach also called Prescott "part of the solution moving forward." The 30-year-old signal-caller […]

Ravens Sign Dalvin Cook To Active Roster

The Baltimore Ravens signed running back Dalvin Cook from their practice squad to the 53-man active roster on Thursday, and he's expected to make his Ravens debut in Saturday's Divisional Round playoff game against the Houston Texans, according to his agency. The Ravens waived running back Melvin Gordon III on Wednesday to open up a […]

Dodgers Bring Stephen Gonsalves Aboard On Minor-League Deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed free-agent left-hander Stephen Gonsalves to a minor-league deal on Wednesday that includes an invite to spring training. The 29-year-old southpaw has thrown only 29 innings in the majors and hasn't appeared in the big leagues since 2021 with the Boston Red Sox. In 2023, he appeared at four levels of […]

Dodgers Sign Jesse Hahn To Minors Deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed free-agent right-hander Jesse Hahn to a minor-league deal on Wednesday that includes an invite to big-league spring training, according to sources. Hahn has pitched in parts of seven seasons in the majors with the San Diego Padres, Oakland Athletics and Kansas City Royals but hasn't appeared in a professional game […]

Yankees Designate Oscar Gonzalez For Assignment

To make room on the 40-man roster for the recent signing of right-hander Marcus Stroman, the New York Yankees designated outfielder Oscar Gonzalez for assignment on Wednesday. The Yankees also added outfielders Juan Soto and Alex Verdugo this offseason, so they had no real need for Gonzalez on their depth chart. Gonzalez hit .296 (107-for-362) […]

Braves Sign Jordan Luplow To Minor-League Deal

The Atlanta Braves signed free-agent outfielder Jordan Luplow to a minor-league deal on Wednesday. Luplow played in 39 games at the major-league level in 2023 with the Toronto Blue Jays and Minnesota Twins, going 16-for-77 (.208) with two home runs and five RBI in 90 plate appearances. The 30-year-old right-handed hitter has played in seven […]

Marcelo Mayer Healthy Heading Into Spring Training

Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Marcelo Mayer (shoulder), who is listed as the No. 11 overall prospect heading into the 2024 season, is fully healthy and expected to be a full-go for spring training after injuring his left shoulder in May of last year. The 21-year-old said he's been hitting off a tee and will […]

Wyatt Langford Invited To Rangers Camp

Texas Rangers outfield prospect Wyatt Langford was among 10 players invited to major-league spring training on Wednesday. The nine others were first baseman Blaine Crim, right-hander Daniel Robert, catcher Liam Hicks, right-hander Emiliano Teodo, infielder Davis Wendzel, right-hander Jack Leiter, left-hander Grant Wolfram, first baseman Abimelec Ortiz and outfielder Aaron Zavala. Langford is the team's […]

Dustin May Has Started Throwing Progression

Based on Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Dustin May's (elbow) Instagram page, he has started a throwing program this offseason after having flexor-tendon surgery and a Tommy John revision on his right elbow in July. Because of the fact that the 26-year-old will be sidelined until at least the second half of the 2024 season, he'll […]

Twins Say Pablo Lopez Will Be Opening Day Starter

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli announced on the radio on Wednesday that right-hander Pablo Lopez will be the team's Opening Day starter in 2024. It's a pretty early announcement, but it speaks to the confidence the Twins have in Lopez, who made his first All-Star team in 2023 and went 11-8 with a 3.66 ERA […]

Cowboys Sticking With Mike McCarthy For 2024 Season

The Dallas Cowboys will not make a head-coaching change following their blowout loss to the Green Bay Packers in the wild-card round of the playoffs and will have Mike McCarthy return for the 2024 season, according to sources. McCarthy will be heading into the final year of his contract, which is not unusual for the […]

Major Coaching Changes Coming For Eagles?

After a disappointing second half of the 2023 season and a blowout loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild-card round of the playoffs on Monday night, Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni's job security is now in question. He was expected to meet with owner Jeffery Lurie on Wednesday, and some changes to […]

Saints To Interview Dan Pitcher, Shane Waldron

The New Orleans Saints are interviewing Cincinnati Bengals quarterbacks coach Dan Pitcher for their offensive-coordinator job and have requested permission to interview Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Shane Waldron for the same position, according to a source. The Saints are looking for a offensive coordinator after firing Pete Carmichael after 15 seasons as the team's offensive […]

Dave Canales To Interview For Panthers Head-Coach Job

Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales is scheduled to interview for the Carolina Panthers head-coaching job on Thursday, according to a source. Canales is coming off Tampa's 32-point playoff outing in the wild-card win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night. Canales spent 10-plus years working as an assistant for the Seattle Seahawks before […]

Rams Unsure If Stetson Bennett Will Be Back Next Season

When asked if he expected Los Angeles Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett (illness) to be back with the team in 2024, head coach Sean McVay said, "You know, I don't know that. I think that's a conversation for another time. I think he's doing better but I wouldn't be in a position to answer that accurately […]

Aaron Rodgers Finishes Year Strong At Practice

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) lead the way during "competition" periods of the team's late-season practices. Up to that point, Rodgers have been limited to scout-team work, but he was moving so well on his surgically repaired Achilles that coaches decided to let him cook to close out the year. "It's like watching […]

George Kittle On Track To Play Against Packers

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (back) and wide receiver Danny Gray (shoulder) were both full participants in practice on Wednesday for the second straight day this week. Back spasms kept Kittle out of a meaningless Week 18 regular season finale, but he's had the last two weeks to rest and should be a […]