Deshaun Watson Looks Poised To Start In Week 9

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) took all the repetitions in the early part of practice on Friday open to the media, and The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Mary Kay Cabot writes that Watson looks poised to start in Week 9 against the Arizona Cardinals. Watson aggravated his sprained right rotator cuff in Week 7 and […]

Modest Production From Chigoziem Okonkwo In Week 9

Tennessee Titans tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo did nothing to stand out in the 20-16 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night in Week 9. Okonkwo caught three of his four targets in the game for 28 yards. Despite playing over 70 percent of the offensive snaps on the evening, the 24-year-old continued to disappoint, […]

Connor Heyward Brings In Two Catches In Thursday Night Win

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Connor Heyward caught two of his three targets for 16 yards in the team's 20-16 win over the visiting Tennessee Titans on Thursday Night Football. Meanwhile, fellow tight end Darnell Washington caught his only target for a seven-yard gain. Heyward caught a season-high five passes (six targets) for 24 yards in […]

Giants Bring In Another Kicker In Cade York

The New York Giants are signing kicker Cade York off the Tennessee Titans practice squad on Friday. Head coach Brian Daboll said on Thursday that Graham Gano (knee) will be placed on Injured Reserve, and the G-Men also signed veteran kicker Randy Bullock on Thursday. Bullock and York will now compete for the starting kicking […]

Andrew Thomas, Evan Neal Questionable For Week 9

New York Giants offensive tackles Andrew Thomas (hamstring) and Evan Neal (ankle) have taken "steps forward" this week and will be listed as questionable to play in Week 9 against the Las Vegas Raiders, according to head coach Brian Daboll. It's possible the Giants could have their starting left and right tackle this weekend, which […]

Whit Merrifield's 2024 Option Declined

The Toronto Blue Jays announced on Thursday that second baseman/outfielder Whit Merrifield's $18 million mutual option for the 2024 season has been declined by both sides. Merrifield will now hit the open market this offseason, as expected. The Blue Jays definitely weren't going to pay Merrifield $18 million next year after he lost playing time […]

Randall Cobb Practicing In Full

New York Jets wide receiver Randall Cobb (shoulder) was listed as a full participant on Thursday. Cobb should be healthy enough to play on Monday Night Football to close out Week 9 action against the Los Angeles Chargers, but the 33-year-old could be a healthy scratch for the second straight week. Cobb's chances of being […]

K.J. Osborn, Brandon Powell Limited Again Thursday

Minnesota Vikings wide receivers K.J. Osborn (chest) and Brandon Powell (shoulder) were both limited in practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Osborn and Powell could both be facing questionable tags for the Week 9 game against the Atlanta Falcons. On top of it, the Vikings just lost quarterback Kirk Cousins for the year […]

Mariners Acquire Cody Bolton From Pirates

The Seattle Mariners acquired right-hander Cody Bolton from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday for cash considerations. Bolton struggled in his first major-league season in 2023 with the Bucs, allowing 15 earned runs on 30 hits (three home runs) while walking 15 and striking out 22 in 21 1/3 innings pitched over 16 appearances out of […]

Guardians Claim Alfonso Rivas Off Waivers From Pirates

The Cleveland Guardians claimed first baseman/outfielder Alfonso Rivas off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. Rivas started the 2023 season with the San Diego Padres before ending in Pittsburgh. In 48 combined games (40 with the Bucs), Rivas slashed .229/.303/.422 with three home runs, 10 doubles, a triple, 15 RBI, one stolen base and […]

Padres Reunite With Tucupita Marcano

The San Diego Padres claimed infielder/outfielder Tucupita Marcano (knee) off waivers on Thursday from the Pittsburgh Pirates. In a corresponding move, the Padres outrighted catcher Chandler Seagle and right-hander Drew Carlton off their 40-man roster. Marcano will return to the Padres organization after spending his rookie MLB campaign with the Friars in 2021. He will […]

Brewers Decline Their Options On Andrew Chafin, Justin Wilson

The Milwaukee Brewers declined to pick up their 2024 options on left-handed relievers Andrew Chafin ($7.25 million) and Justin Wilson ($2.5 million) on Thursday, making them free agents this offseason. The club also claimed infielder Vinny Capra off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Chafin will get a $725,000 buyout, while Wilson's buyout is worth $150,000. […]

Tony Santillan Returns To Reds On Minor-League Deal

The Cincinnati Reds re-signed right-hander Tony Santillan to a minor-league deal on Thursday that includes an invitation to major-league camp in spring training next year. Because of injuries, Santillan has appeared in only 24 games for the Reds in the last two seasons. He tossed just 3 1/3 innings in 2023 and gave up an […]

Brewers Re-Sign Colin Rea To One-Year Contract

The Milwaukee Brewers re-signed right-hander Colin Rea to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday that includes a team option for the 2025 season. In by far his most extensive work in his fifth year in the big leagues, Rea went 6-6 in his first full season in Milwaukee and also had a 4.55 ERA (4.90 […]

Omar Narvaez Exercises His 2024 Option

New York Mets catcher Omar Narvaez exercised his $7 million player option for the 2024 season on Thursday, so he will return to Queens next year. This move doesn't come as a surprise with Narvaez slated to earn $7 million next season as the primary backup to up-and-coming young backstop Francisco Alvarez. The 31-year-old Narvaez […]

Seth Lugo Declines Player Option For 2024

San Diego Padres right-hander Seth Lugo has declined his $7.5 million player option for the 2024 season on Thursday, according to sources. It doesn't come as a big surprise after Lugo had a very fine 2023 campaign in his first year in San Diego. He was a full-time starter and made a career-high 26 starts […]

Jorge Soler To Opt Out Of Final Year Of His Deal

The Miami Marlins have been informed that outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler will exercise his opt-out clause on the final year of his three-year deal with the team, according to sources. It makes sense after Soler clubbed 36 home runs as a first-time All-Star in his second year in Miami in 2023. The 31-year-old right-handed slugger […]

Puka Nacua Limited Again With Knee Injury

Los Angeles Rams rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua (knee) was listed as a limited participant in practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Head coach Sean McVay said earlier this week that Nacua came out of the Week 8 loss to the Dallas Cowboys with a little bit of knee swelling, but he seems […]

Justin Fields Out Of Action On Thursday

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (thumb) was sidelined again for Thursday's practice and is trending toward missing another game this weekend on the road in New Orleans against the Saints. Fields suffered a dislocated thumb on his throwing hand in Week 6 and has missed the last two games as a result. All signs point […]

Luke Musgrave Limited Again In Thursday's Practice Session

Green Bay Packers rookie tight end Luke Musgrave (ankle) was limited in practice again on Thursday. Musgrave suffered a left-ankle injury in Week 7 against the Denver Broncos but played in the Week 8 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. However, he may need to get back to a full practice on Friday to avoid a […]

Aaron Jones Remains Limited Due To Hamstring Issue

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (hamstring) was limited in practice for the second straight day this week on Thursday. Jones is most likely going to play, but his injury, coupled with the sad state of the Packers offense this year is wrecking Jones' fantasy value. The 28-year-old has already missed three games (Weeks […]

DeAndre Hopkins Active Thursday Night

Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (toe) is officially active for Thursday Night Football against the Pittsburgh Steelers after being listed as questionable to play. Hopkins' status was a bit up in the air on a short week, but he will ultimately suit up and will be looking for an encore performance after catching three […]

Cardinals Add Tony Jones Jr. To Active Roster

With Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (knee) still on Injured Reserve and rookie Emari Demercado (toe) having not practiced this week due to a toe injury, the Cardinals promoted Tony Jones Jr. to the 53-man active roster from the practice squad on Thursday. Jones was claimed on waivers from the New Orleans Saints on […]

Braxton Berrios Downgraded On Thursday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Braxton Berrios (hamstring) was downgraded to a limited practice on Thursday after he was a full participant to begin the week on Wednesday. Mid-week downgrades on the injury report usually aren't good news for players, but if Berrios returns to a full practice on Friday, he should be good to go […]

DeVante Parker Not Spotted At Thursday's Practice

New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker (concussion) was not spotted at practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Parker suffered a concussion in the Week 8 loss to the Miami Dolphins and remains in the NFL's concussion protocol. Given the 30-year-old's previous history with head injuries, it seems likely that he won't be […]

Hayden Hurst Feeling Better

Carolina Panthers tight end Hayden Hurst (illness) was under the weather on Wednesday and didn't practice, but he was apparently feeling much better on Thursday and put in a full practice session. Hurst hasn't been anywhere near the TE1 radar in fantasy in his first year in Carolina, as most of the team's aerial targets […]

DJ Chark Jr. Returns To Practice On Thursday

After being held out of Wednesday's practice, Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Chark Jr. (elbow) was listed as limited on Thursday. Meanwhile, fellow wideout Laviska Shenault Jr. (ankle) missed practice for the second straight day. Chark was wearing a red non-contact jersey at practice, so his availability for Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts could […]

Michael Gallup Back From Illness

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup (illness) was a full participant in practice on Thursday after being held out on Wednesday due to an illness. Gallup is still searching for his first touchdown of the season as he heads into a Week 9 date with the division-rival Philadelphia Eagles. His production -- 20 catches on […]

Taysom Hill Has Reps Capped Again Thursday

New Orleans Saints quarterback/tight end Taysom Hill (hip) was listed as limited in practice for the second straight day on Thursday. It's unlikely that Hill's hip injury will put him in danger of missing the Week 9 game against the Chicago Bears. The Swiss Army Knife of the Saints offense had nine carries for 63 […]

Michael Thomas Returns To Full Practice Session

After he was limited with an illness on Wednesday, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas put in a full practice on Thursday. Thomas played through his illness in the Week 8 win over the Indianapolis Colts and caught four of his seven targets for 68 yards. The 30-year-old should be feeling better this weekend […]