Ka'imi Fairbairn Not Ready, Matt Amendola To Kick Again

Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps) hasn't suffered any setbacks in his recovery from a strained right quadriceps, according to sources, but he isn't quite ready to return in Week 14 against the New York Jets and will spend another week on Injured Reserve. As a result, the Texans will elevate Matt Ammendola from the […]

T.J. Watt In Concussion Protocol

Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro pass-rusher T.J. Watt (concussion) is in the league's concussion protocol, according to Steelers spokesman Burt Lauten. Watt came in on Friday experiencing concussion symptoms and must now be cleared by an independent neurologist before he can return to play. The good news is the Steelers have a mini-bye and won't play again […]

Rashid Shaheed Won't Play In Week 14

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed's quadriceps injury is more serious than initially believed and will not play in Week 14 against the Carolina Panthers, according to a source. His injury was initially believed to be a contusion, but a second opinion showed something more serious. Shaheed was listed as questionable on Friday's final […]

Jaleel McLaughlin Could Have Bigger Role In Week 14

Denver Broncos running back Samaje Perine (knee) was a late addition to the Week 14 injury report and is questionable to play on Sunday against the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers, which could thrust rookie Jaleel McLaughlin into a larger role following a recent drop in playing time as a complementary backfield option for Denver. The […]

Russell Wilson Has Great Bounce-Back Matchup In Week 14

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson has a get-right matchup in Week 14's divisional clash against the Los Angeles Chargers, coming off one of his worst games of the year in the Week 13 loss to the Houston Texans, when he threw for 186 yards, one touchdown and a season-high three interceptions. It was a rare […]

Alex Highsmith In The Concussion Protocol

Pittsburgh Steelers standout pass-rusher Alex Highsmith (concussion) has entered the league's concussion protocol after getting injured in Thursday night's loss to the New England Patriots. Highsmith has more time to clear the protocols before the team's Week 15 game on Saturday, Dec. 16, against the Indianapolis Colts, but it doesn't mean he'll be able to […]

Derek Carr Clears Concussion Protocol, Will Play Sunday

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (concussion, ribs, shoulder) has cleared the league's concussion protocol and will start in Week 14 against the visiting Carolina Panthers on Sunday, according to a source. Carr was a full participant in practice on Friday and was cleared by an independent neurologist following practice. Seemingly getting hurt almost every […]

Patriots Waive Ty Montgomery II

The New England Patriots waived running back/wide receiver Ty Montgomery II on Friday, a day after their Thursday night upset win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. In Week 14, Montgomery was only on the field for a total of six offensive snaps and caught one pass for 17 yards on two targets in the 21-18 win. […]

Michael Thomas Expected Back This Year

NewOrleans.Football's Nick Underhill expects New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (knee) to return this year. Thomas is currently on Injured Reserve with a right-knee injury and must miss two more games before he's eligible to return. It's good news for the oft-injured 30-year-old wideout, but a return for the final three games of the […]

Marquise Goodwin Set To Return In Week 14

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (concussion) practiced in full on Friday and was removed from Friday's final Week 14 injury report. Goodwin will make his return on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars for the first time since suffering a concussion in Week 9. The 33-year-old speedy deep threat could be asked to pick up […]

Dorian Thompson-Robinson Removed From Injury Report

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (concussion) was able to practice in full on Friday and clear the league's concussion protocol, so he was removed from the final Week 14 injury report. However, head coach Kevin Stefanski has refused to name a starter between Thompson-Robinson and veteran Joe Flacco heading into Sunday's game against the […]

Samaje Perine Listed As Questionable Against Chargers

The Denver Broncos listed running back Samaje Perine (knee) as questionable to play this Sunday against the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers. Perine was a full participant on Wednesday and Thursday before he was held out of practice on Friday. It sounds as though Perine suffered a setback, which usually is a bad sign heading into […]

Kendre Miller Missing Another Game

New Orleans Saints rookie running back Kendre Miller (ankle) missed practice all week and has officially been ruled out for Week 14 against the Carolina Panthers. Miller has not practiced or played since spraining his ankle in Week 9. This will be the 21-year-old's fourth straight missed game. Head coach Dennis Allen said that Miller's […]

Blake Grupe Questionable For Week 14

Despite practicing in full all week, New Orleans Saints kicker Blake Grupe (groin) is listed as questionable to play in Week 14 on Sunday against the visiting Carolina Panthers. Grupe was also questionable going into last week's loss to the Detroit Lions, but he suited up and made all four of his extra-point tries while […]

Travis Etienne Jr., D'Ernest Johnson Questionable Against Browns

Jacksonville Jaguars running backs Travis Etienne Jr. (ribs) and D'Ernest Johnson (knee) are both listed as questionable for the Week 14 contest versus the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Etienne was also questionable for Monday night's overtime loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, but he ended up suiting up and saw 15 touches for 79 yards and […]

Geno Smith Questionable To Face 49ers

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (groin) is questionable for Week 14 against the San Francisco 49ers and is considered a game-time decision on Sunday by head coach Pete Carroll. Smith popped up on the Week 14 injury report on Thursday and was limited before being held out of Friday's session. The 33-year-old veteran was already […]

Kenneth Walker III, Zach Charbonnet Questionable

Seattle Seahawks running backs Kenneth Walker III (oblique) and rookie Zach Charbonnet (knee) are both listed as questionable to play on Sunday against the division-rival San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Both Walker and Charbonnet began the week by sitting out of Wednesday's practice but were limited on Thursday and upgraded to full on Friday. By […]

Chris Olave Expected To Play Sunday

The full expectation is that New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (illness) will play in Week 14 on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, according to a source. Olave came down with the flu this week and missed practice on Thursday and Friday, which has led to him being listed as questionable to play on […]

Isiah Pacheco A Candidate For Injured Reserve?

When asked if Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (shoulder) will need to go on Injured Reserve, head coach Andy Reid said, "We'll see." Pacheco missed practice all week and has officially been ruled out for Week 14 against the Buffalo Bills, and it's looking like he might need to miss additional time. He's […]

Tyler O'Neill Heading To Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox are acquiring outfielder Tyler O'Neill from the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. It's unclear at the time what the Cardinals will receive in return. The 28-year-old Canadian has an intriguing mix of power and speed, but injuries have limited him to just 168 games the last two years and made him […]

Twins Receiving Trade Interest On Jorge Polanco

The Minnesota Twins have received increased trade interest in infielder Jorge Polanco over the last week. The Twins exercised their $10.5 million option on Polanco for the 2024 season, but teams have come calling on the 30-year-old veteran this offseason. Durability issues have been Polanco's Achilles heal, as he missed a considerable chunk of time […]

Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed Questionable For Week 14

New Orleans Saints wide receivers Chris Olave (illness) and Rashid Shaheed (thigh) are both considered questionable to play in Week 14 against the Carolina Panthers. Olave is dealing with the flu and missed practice on Thursday and Friday, but head coach Dennis Allen is "hopeful" that Olave will be able to go on Sunday. Shaheed, […]

Derek Carr Listed As Questionable

The New Orleans Saints are listing quarterback Derek Carr (concussion, ribs, shoulder) as questionable for the Week 14 contest against the visiting Carolina Panthers on Sunday despite putting in a full practice on Friday. Carr is not yet out of the league's concussion protocol. Both Carr and backup Jameis Winston took snaps in practice this […]

Equanimeous St. Brown Ruled Out In Week 14

Chicago Bears wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown (pectoral) was added to the injury report on Thursday and missed the last two days of practice before officially being ruled out for the Week 14 game on Sunday against the Detroit Lions. Receiver Velus Jones Jr. (illness) missed practice on Friday and is listed as questionable. Neither […]

Jayden Reed Limited Again On Friday

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Jayden Reed (chest) was limited in practice for the second straight day this week on Friday. Reed has been dealing with a chest injury in recent weeks but hasn't missed any game time and should be available to play on Monday night in Week 14 in a great matchup […]

Lamar Jackson Will Play On Sunday

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (illness) will play in Week 14 against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday despite dealing with an illness this week and missing practice on Thursday, according to head coach John Harbaugh. "He was feeling good -- full of life," Harbaugh said Friday. "He looked good out there. He was back. […]

Aaron Jones, AJ Dillon Both Limited Again Friday

Green Bay Packers running backs Aaron Jones (knee) and AJ Dillon (groin) were both limited in practice on Friday for the second straight day. Head coach Matt LaFleur said the field-turf surface at MetLife Stadium in New York is not a consideration in whether Jones can return from a two-game absence due to an MCL […]

Christian Watson Still Missing From Practice

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (hamstring) was absent from practice on Friday for the second straight day this week. Watson injured his hamstring late in the Sunday night win over the Kansas City Chiefs and is highly questionable to play on Monday night against the New York Giants. He does have one more […]

Tyler Higbee Doubtful For Week 14

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (neck) is listed as doubtful to play in Week 14's contest against the Baltimore Ravens this Sunday, according to head coach Sean McVay. Higbee has not practiced this week and is most likely not going to suit up this weekend for the Rams. It will make things more […]

Justin Jefferson Taken Off Final Injury Report

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (hamstring) has been removed from the final Week 14 injury report and will make his return on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders. The Vikings officially activated Jefferson from Injured Reserve last week. Sunday's game will be the 24-year-old All-Pro's first action since injuring his hamstring in Week 5. […]