Curtis Samuel Dealing With Soreness Monday

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera didn't give a specific injury status for wide receiver Curtis Samuel (toe, foot) on Monday, but he did say the veteran pass-catcher is dealing with soreness. The team will see how Samuel progresses during the week, and we'll have a better idea of his status for a Week 9 […]

Diamondbacks Claim Chris Rodriguez Off Waivers

The Arizona Diamondbacks claimed right-hander Chris Rodriguez off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels on Monday, according to sources. The 25-year-old reliever hasn't pitched in the big leagues since 2021 but has a live arm and a 3.64 ERA in 15 major-league appearances with the Angels, with all of them coming in 2021. The 25-year-old […]

Alex Cobb Has Surgery, Unlikely To Be Ready For 2024 Season

San Francisco Giants right-hander Alex Cobb (hip) is scheduled to have surgery on his left hip on Tuesday to address his labrum and ongoing impingement issues, according to the team. It makes him unlikely to be ready for the start of the 2024 season, as he's not expected to return to pitching for six months. […]

Adolis Garcia Injured In Game 3 Of World Series

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia (side) was removed from Game 3 of the World Series on Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks after grabbing at his left side in his at-bat to end the eighth inning. The Rangers officially announced it as left-side tightness. Travis Jankowski replaced Garcia in right field. The Rangers led the D-backs […]

Max Scherzer Leaves With Injury In Game 3 Of World Series

Texas Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer (back) called the athletic trainer out to the mound as he was warming up for the fourth inning in Game 3 of the World Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday and was eventually removed from the game. The 39-year-old future Hall of Famer is dealing with back tightness. Before […]

John Wolford Staying In Tampa

Updating a previous report, the Los Angeles Rams were intending to sign quarterback John Wolford off of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad but they were informed Wolford will now be staying in Tampa. The Rams are looking for QB depth behind Brett Rypien with Matthew Stafford (thumb) day-to-day with a UCL sprain in his […]

Kyler Murray Has A Chance To Play In Week 9

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said that either quarterback Kyler Murray (knee) or rookie Clayton Tune will start in Week 9 against the Cleveland Browns over Joshua Dobbs. Tune is expected to be the starter. Gordon remains on Injured Reserve due to a torn ACL that he suffered last year, but he's been ramping […]

DeAndre Hopkins Dealing With Toe Injury

Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (toe) is dealing with a toe injury and was listed as limited on Monday's injury report. The Titans are playing the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night on a short week, so it's most likely the Titans are just giving their veteran pass-catcher a little rest. Fantasy managers will want […]

Derrick Henry, Tyjae Spears Limited In Practice

Tennessee Titans running backs Derrick Henry (ankle) and Tyjae Spears (ankle) are both on the Week 9 injury report and were listed as limited on Monday's injury report. The Titans are likely just resting their two running backs on a short week ahead of Thursday night's clash with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but their statuses are […]

Ryan Tannehill Misses Practice Monday

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's injury report. Tannehill had a bye week (Week 7) to recover from a high-ankle sprain that he suffered in Week 6, but he was unable to play in the Week 8 win over the Atlanta Falcons and is not expected to be […]

Kenny Pickett Could Be Game-Time Decision On Thursday

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that quarterback Kenny Pickett (rib) could be a game-time decision on Thursday night against the Tennessee Titans. The Steelers listed Pickett as limited on their estimated injury report on Monday. It's a good sign for Pickett after he was injured in the Week 8 loss to the Jacksonville […]

Chargers Won't Have Update On Joshua Palmer Until Thursday

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said he doesn't have an update on wide receiver Joshua Palmer (knee) on Monday. The Chargers said they would know more on Palmer at practice on Thursday. Palmer injured his right knee in the Sunday night win over the Chicago Bears and eventually returned, finishing with three catches […]

Derrick Henry Even More Of A Long Shot To Be Traded

The unlikely chances of Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry being traded before the league's deadline on Tuesday took another hit on Monday when the deadline passed for him to restructure his contract. Henry has $5.5 million left on his deal. "I don't think it's going to happen," a source said. Something crazy could still […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Officially Active Against Raiders

As expected, Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (illness) is officially active for the Monday night game against the visiting Las Vegas Raiders. St. Brown wasn't on the Week 8 injury report all week until popping up with an illness on Sunday and being listed as questionable. The 24-year-old is apparently feeling better on […]

Saquon Barkley "Isn't Going Anywhere"

There continue to be trade inquiries on New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley as Tuesday's NFL deadline approaches, but interested teams are being told Barkley "isn't going anywhere." It makes sense, as Barkley isn't just a core piece of the team, but he's the clear face of the franchise and is an elite RB […]

Joshua Dobbs Heading To Bench, Clayton Tune Expected To Start In Week 9

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon told reporters on Monday that quarterback Joshua Dobbs will not start in Week 9 against the Cleveland Browns. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero initially wrote that either Kyler Murray (knee) or rookie Clayton Tune will start. However, Ian Rapoport reports that barring a significant change of plans, Tune is expected […]

Brian Hoyer Inactive, Aidan O'Connell The Backup Monday Night

Las Vegas Raiders veteran quarterback Brian Hoyer is a healthy scratch on Monday night against the Detroit Lions, meaning that rookie Aidan O'Connell will serve as Jimmy Garoppolo's backup. It's a shift in the team's QB pecking order, as Hoyer was active as the team's backup or starter for all seven of the previous games […]

Matthew Stafford Day-To-Day With UCL Sprain

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said quarterback Matthew Stafford (thumb) is dealing with a UCL sprain in his right thumb and is considered day-to-day. An earlier report suggested the Rams could place Stafford on Injured Reserve, which would require him to miss at least four games. X-rays came back negative, though, so it […]

Justin Fields Remains "Week-To-Week," Tyson Bagent To Start In Week 9

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (thumb) remains "week-to-week" while recovering from a dislocated right thumb that he suffered in Week 6. Head coach Matt Eberflus announced on Monday that rookie quarterback Tyson Bagent will be the team's starter once again in Week 9 against the New Orleans Saints. Fields will miss his third straight game […]

Daniel Carlson Will Kick Against Lions On Monday Night

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (groin), who was listed as questionable for the Monday night game against the Detroit Lions, will kick for the team to close out Week 8, according to a league source. The Raiders promoted kicker James McCourt from the practice squad for Monday's game in case Carlson was unable to […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Expected To Play Monday

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (illness), who was added to the injury report on Sunday with an illness and listed as questionable, is expected to play on Monday night against the Las Vegas Raiders to close out Week 8 action, according to a source. Fantasy managers that left St. Brown in their lineups […]

Brandon Pfaadt Starting Game 3 Of World Series

Arizona Diamondbacks rookie right-hander Brandon Pfaadt is starting Game 3 of the World Series on Monday against the Texas Rangers. Pfaadt had a 5.72 ERA during the regular season in 19 games (18 starts), but he's peaking in his first postseason and has allowed only two runs in his last three playoff starts. The 25-year-old […]

Vinny Nittoli Agrees With A's

Free-agent right-hander Vinny Nittoli agreed to an undisclosed deal with the Oakland Athletics that includes an invitation to spring training next year, according to sources. Nittoli was recently non-tendered by the New York Mets after he allowed an earned run with no walks and three strikeouts in 3 2/3 relief innings at the major-league level […]

Taylor Walls May Not Be Ready For Opening Day

The Tampa Bay Rays released a statement on Monday regarding infielder Taylor Walls (hip). It reads: "Taylor Walls underwent a surgical procedure on his right hip to relieve discomfort from an impingement and repair a labral tear. He is expected to return to participating in baseball activities in February. His readiness for Opening Day will […]

Jon Gray To Start Game 4 Of World Series

Texas Rangers right-hander Jon Gray will make the start in Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday in Arizona against the Diamondbacks. Gray hasn't started a game for the Rangers since Sept. 25 and has allowed five earned runs on 10 hits (one home run) while walking one and striking out seven in four […]

Evan Carter Hitting Cleanup In Game 3 Of World Series

Texas Rangers rookie outfielder Evan Carter is starting in left field and is batting cleanup on Monday for Game 3 of the World Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks and rookie right-hander Brandon Pfaadt. The move breaks up the lefty bats of Carter and shortstop Corey Seager at the top of the lineup. Postseason sensation Adolis […]

Seahawks Acquiring Leonard Williams From Giants

The Seattle Seahawks are finalizing a trade to acquire Pro Bowl defensive lineman Leonard Williams from the New York Giants on Monday in exchange for a 2024 second-round pick and a fifth-round selection in 2025. The out-of-contention Giants will receive a couple draft picks and will gain some more financial flexibility with Williams off their […]

Durham Smythe In Walking Boot

Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe (foot) is walking around fine in a boot after getting hurt in the Week 8 win over the New England Patriots, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. The head coach also said Smythe is "as tough as they come," but he also added that he "will battle through that." […]

Baker Mayfield Practicing On Monday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (knee) is practicing on Monday. The Bucs won't have their first official practice of the week until Wednesday, but it's a good sign that Mayfield is already on the practice field after recently playing through a left-knee contusion. He went 25-for-42 for 237 yards and two touchdowns in last […]

Broncos Not Shopping Anyone

With the NFL trade deadline quickly approaching on Tuesday, Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton said, "We're not remotely shopping anyone." It was reported last week that the Broncos weren't going to have a fire sale this month, but that they would listen to offers. Apparently they haven't gotten any offers to their liking to […]