Diontae Johnson Apologizes For Lack Of Effort In Week 12

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson apologized to his teammates and the media for his lack of effort on a loose ball on running back Jaylen Warren's fumble in the Week 12 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. "That's not me as a player," Johnson said. "One play doesn't define me, never will. I didn't come […]

Laviska Shenault Jr. Lands On Injured Reserve

The Carolina Panthers placed wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Thursday, which means he'll have to miss at least the next four games. With just six games remaining in the regular season, there's a good chance Shenault has played his last game in 2023. The 25-year-old suffered a high-ankle sprain in […]

Von Miller Being Accused Of Domestic Violence

Buffalo Bills star linebacker Von Miller is accused of assaulting his pregnant girlfriend at their home in Dallas this week, according to multiple police sources and officials. A warrant for a charge of assaulting a pregnant person has been issued for Miller. A charge of assaulting a pregnant person is a third-degree felony in Texas. […]

Travis Etienne Jr. Day-To-Day With Chest Injury

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said running back Travis Etienne Jr. (chest) is "day-to-day" but is doing well. Etienne will be at practice on Thursday, but it's unclear how much he'll actually do. The Jaguars don't play until Monday night in Week 13 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Etienne's status is worth watching, but as […]

Nick Martinez Agrees To Two-Year Deal With Reds

Free-agent right-hander Nick Martinez and the Cincinnati Reds are in agreement on a two-year, $26 million deal on Thursday that includes an opt-out clause after the first year, according to sources. The 33-year-old opted out of the last two years and $16 million of his deal with the San Diego Padres this offseason to reach […]

Jackson Chourio, Brewers Expected To Complete Record-Breaking Deal

Milwaukee Brewers top center field prospect Jackson Chourio is expected to complete a deal on Thursday that will be the richest contract ever for a player who has yet to reach the big leagues. The deal is expected to be for eight guaranteed years and close to $80 million and include two team options. The […]

Jaime Barria Agrees With Guardians On Minor-League Deal

Free-agent right-hander Jaime Barria agreed with the Cleveland Guardians on a minor-league deal on Wednesday, according to sources. Barria spent his first six big-league seasons with the Los Angeles Angels and was granted free agency in October. The 27-year-old will receive an invite to major-league spring training next year. In his six seasons with the […]

Joey Wendle Agrees With Mets

Free-agent utility infielder Joey Wendle and the New York Mets agreed on a one-year, $2 million deal on Wednesday, pending a physical, according to sources familiar with the deal. Wendle was an All-Star with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2021 before spending the last two years with the Miami Marlins. But he's only a career […]

Spencer Rattler Declares For 2024 NFL Draft

University of South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler has declared for the 2024 NFL draft. Rattler began his college career at Oklahoma before transferring to South Carolina last year. He's had plenty of ups and downs in his collegiate career but finished with 10,807 passing yards and 77 touchdowns when it was all said and done. […]

Panthers Expected To Have Interest In Ben Johnson As Head Coach

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is currently expected to receive interest from the Carolina Panthers again for their upcoming head-coaching vacancy, according to a source. Johnson's name continues to come up in Panthers discussions at this time. The Lions OC reportedly declined a second interview with Carolina for the same opening last offseason, and […]

Matt Ammendola Returns To Texans Practice Squad

The Houston Texans re-signed kicker Matt Ammendola to their practice squad on Wednesday after the team waived him on Monday. Houston won't get Ka'imi Fairbairn back until at least Week 14, as he's on Injured Reserve and is required to miss one more game. Ammendola has kicked for Houston in all three games with Fairbairn […]

Patriots Preparing Bailey Zappe To Start Against Chargers

The New England Patriots are preparing quarterback Bailey Zappe to start this Sunday against the visiting Los Angeles Chargers, according to sources. The Athletic's Jeff Howe says that it should be Zappe's job in Week 13 if all goes as expected. Zappe was seen taking first-team repetitions at practice on Wednesday with rookie Malik Cunningham, […]

Calvin Austin III Not Practicing

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III (ankle) was unable to practice on Wednesday after suffering an ankle injury in the Week 12 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. "He might be limited some in the early portions of the week," said head coach Mike Tomlin. "We'll let the quality of that, and the […]

Kenny Pickett Puts In Full Practice Wednesday

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (ankle) is dealing with what head coach Mike Tomlin called "ankle discomfort" that was supposedly going to limit him in the early portions of the week. However, Pickett was able to practice in full on Wednesday It sure sounds like the 25-year-old will be alright for a strong Week 13 […]

Kendre Miller Starts Week With Missed Practice

New Orleans Saints rookie running back Kendre Miller (ankle) did not practice with the rest of the team on Wednesday. Miller has had a tough rookie season in the NFL due to a few injuries and so much missed time. The 21-year-old hasn't practiced or played since suffering a sprained ankle in Week 9. Miller […]

Blake Grupe Limited At Practice Wednesday

New Orleans Saints kicker Blake Grupe (groin) was listed as limited in Wednesday's practice as the team prepares for Week 13 against the Detroit Lions. Grupe was apparently injured in the Week 12 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, as the Saints signed Austin Seibert to their practice squad on Monday just in case Grupe is […]

Rashid Shaheed Misses Wednesday's Practice

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (thigh) was unable to practice with the rest of the team on Wednesday. Shaheed suffered a thigh injury early in the Week 12 loss to the Atlanta Falcons and never returned. It's not a long-term injury and he's considered day-to-day, but it was reported earlier this week that […]

Chris Olave Limited In Wednesday's Practice

After suffering a concussion in the Week 12 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (concussion) was limited in the team's practice on Wednesday. Before leaving Sunday's contest, Olave was going off for seven receptions and 114 yards. Michael Thomas (knee) is on Injured Reserve and Rashid Shaheed […]

Amari Cooper Listed As DNP On Wednesday

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (ribs) was rested at practice on Wednesday. Cooper typically receives a veteran rest day for the first practice day of the week, but this one is notable after he injured his ribs late in the Week 12 loss to the Denver Broncos. The 29-year-old never returned to the game, […]

Dallas Goedert Yet To Return To Practice

Philadelphia Eagles tight ends Dallas Goedert (forearm) and Grant Calcaterra (ankle) did not practice with the team on Wednesday. Goedert broke his right forearm in Week 9, required surgery and hasn't practiced since, but the Eagles were hoping that he might be able to return to play in Sunday's showdown against the San Francisco 49ers. […]

D'Andre Swift Still Managing Ankle Injury

Philadelphia Eagles running back D'Andre Swift (ankle) is on the Week 13 injury report and was limited in the team's first practice of the week on Wednesday. Swift was also managing an ankle injury last week before suiting up and playing 63 percent of the offensive snaps on his way to 15 touches and 84 […]

A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Julio Jones All Limited

Philadelphia Eagles wide receivers A.J. Brown (thigh), DeVonta Smith (knee) and Julio Jones (knee) were all listed as limited participants at Wednesday's practice. All three wideouts should be just fine for the Week 13 showdown against the San Francisco 49ers this Sunday, but their statuses bear watching regardless. Even in a tough matchup against one […]

Breece Hall Shows Up On Week 13 Injury Report

New York Jets running back Breece Hall (hamstring) is on the Week 13 injury report after putting in a limited practice on Wednesday. It's notable that Hall is on the team's injury report for the first time since the opening month of the season, but it doesn't appear to be an injury serious enough to […]

Joshua Palmer Could Return This Year

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said that there's a possibility that wide receiver Joshua Palmer (knee) will return this year. Palmer is on Injured Reserve with a knee sprain and is eligible to return at any time. The 24-year-old pass-catcher hasn't played since going down with his knee injury in the Week 8 […]

Gerald Everett Practicing In Full To Kick Off Week 13 Prep

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Gerald Everett (shoulder) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday. Everett was unable to play in Week 11 but returned in Week 12 to face the Baltimore Ravens after a questionable tag and caught all four of his targets for 43 yards and his third touchdown of the season […]

Devin Williams Wins NL Reliever Of The Year Award

Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams was named the 2023 Trevor Hoffman National League Reliever of the Year. It's the second time Williams has won the award after back-to-back lights-out seasons coming out of Milwaukee's bullpen. He had only 15 saves in 2022 but was the Brew Crew's unquestioned closer this year. The 29-year-old hard-throwing right-hander […]

Felix Bautista Named AL Reliever Of The Year

Baltimore Orioles closer Felix Bautista has been named the 2023 Mariano Rivera American League Reliever of the Year. It's a bittersweet honor for Bautista, who wasn't able to finish out the season and needed Tommy John surgery on a partially torn UCL in his right elbow. Injury aside, Bautista was a big reason why the […]

Mets, Luis Severino Finalizing One-Year Deal

The New York Mets and free-agent right-hander Luis Severino are finalizing a one-year, $13 million deal on Wednesday, according to sources familiar with the deal. The 29-year-old will join a Mets starting rotation in serious need of reinforcements after he spent eight years pitching for the New York Yankees. Severino didn't exactly live up to […]

A's Sign Armando Alvarez, Drew Lugbauer

The Oakland Athletics signed corner infielders Armando Alvarez and Drew Lugbauer to minor-league deals on Wednesday that includes non-roster invitations to major-league spring training next year. Alvarez, 29, hit an impressive .308 (80-for-260) with 18 home runs, 56 RBI, eight steals and 51 runs scored in 74 games for Triple-A Sacramento in the San Francisco […]

Yankees The Best Fit For Juan Soto?

It seems increasingly likely that the San Diego Padres will trade All-Star outfielder Juan Soto this winter, and MLB.com's Mike Petriello believes the New York Yankees are the best fit. He also lists the Blue Jays, Giants, Cubs and Mets as solid fits for the left-handed slugger. Yankee Stadium is clearly built for left-handed hitters, […]