Marquise Brown, Michael Wilson Miss Practice

AZCardinals.com's Darren Urban said that he did not see Arizona Cardinals wide receivers Marquise Brown (heel) or rookie Michael Wilson (shoulder) on the practice field on Wednesday during the portion open to the media. The Cardinals are likely just giving Brown some extra rest after he played through a heel issue in the Week 12 […]

Aaron Jones, AJ Dillon Both Missing From Practice

Green Bay Packers running backs Aaron Jones (knee) and AJ Dillon (groin) were both missing from the first practice of the week on Wednesday. Jones suffered a sprained MCL in Week 11 and missed the Thanksgiving Day upset over the Detroit Lions last Thursday as a result. Jones' injury isn't all that serious, but there's […]

Allen Lazard Will Be Active This Sunday

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said that wide receiver Allen Lazard will be active on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 13 after he was a healthy scratch in last Friday's loss to the Miami Dolphins. The Jets sent a message to the struggling 27-year-old by benching him last week. After signing […]

Jonathan Taylor Undergoing Thumb Surgery Wednesday

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (thumb) will undergo surgery on his injured right thumb on Wednesday, according to head coach Shane Steichen. Steichen isn't sure how much time Taylor will miss, but he said he hoped the 2021 All-Pro would be back sooner than later, depending on how his rehab process goes. Injured Reserve […]

Kenneth Walker III Unlikely To Play In Week 13?

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (oblique) suffered a moderate oblique strain in Week 11 and missed the Thanksgiving night loss to the division-rival San Francisco 49ers last Thursday. Walker has not practiced the first two days of this week, either, leading NFL Network's Ian Rapoport to say that it's probably unlikely that Walker […]

Lions Open Practice Window For Hendon Hooker

The Detroit Lions opened the 21-day practice window for rookie quarterback Hendon Hooker (knee) on Wednesday, meaning the team now has 21 days to officially activate him from the Non-Football Injury list. Hooker continues to recover from a torn left ACL. The Lions opened the season believing that 2023 would basically be a medical redshirt […]

Jerick McKinnon Will Not Practice Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that running back Jerick McKinnon (groin) will not practice on Wednesday. McKinnon could be on the verge of missing his second straight game after being inactive in the Week 12 win over the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders. The 31-year-old has primarily been a pass-game specialist behind lead […]

Trey Sermon To Serve As No. 2 Back

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen said that running back Trey Sermon will serve as the backup behind Zack Moss with Jonathan Taylor (thumb) set to miss two to three weeks with a thumb injury that requires surgery. Sermon was the No. 2 behind Moss earlier in the year when Taylor was still on the […]

Jets Open Practice Window For Aaron Rodgers

The New York Jets officially opened the 21-day practice window for quarterback Aaron Rodgers (Achilles), who remains on Injured Reserve after tearing his Achilles in the season opener. The Jets now have 21 days to officially activate Rodgers from IR. The 39-year-old has made an incredible recovery from his Achilles tear, but he's still not […]

Titans Hoping Treylon Burks Will Return Soon

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel is hopeful that wide receiver Treylon Burks (concussion) will be able to return soon. Burks suffered a concussion in Week 9 in the loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers and hasn't practiced or played since, missing three games while in the league's concussion protocol. The 23-year-old could have a chance […]

Vikings To Use Bye Week To Evaluate Quarterback Position

The Minnesota Vikings plan to spend their bye week deciding which of their three quarterbacks -- Joshua Dobbs, Nick Mullens or rookie Jaren Hall -- is best suited to maximize All-Pro receiver Justin Jefferson's (hamstring) skills, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell. Jefferson injured his hamstring in Week 4 but was officially activated from Injured […]

Patriots Not Ready To Name Starting Quarterback

For the second week in a row, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick isn't ready to name the team's starting quarterback for their Week 13 game against the visiting Los Angeles Chargers this Sunday. "Yeah, I'm not going to make any announcements on our lineup at any position," Belichick said. The Pats really didn't […]

Baker Mayfield Expected To Be Full-Go On Sunday

Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (ankle) is banged up and probably won't do much at practice this week to rest himself, but he should be a full-go on Sunday in Week 13 against the Carolina Panthers. Mayfield was at practice on Wednesday in a hoodie and sweatpants, so he's going […]

Falcons Say Kyle Pitts Remains A Big Part Of Offense

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith said that Kyle Pitts is "a big part of the offense" going forward. That's news to us, as Pitts continues to be a first-round bust in real life and in fantasy in 2023. The 23-year-old former fourth overall pick in 2021 has caught more than five passes in a […]

Brewers Discussing Deal With Top Prospect Jackson Chourio

The Milwaukee Brewers are talking with top outfield prospect Jackson Chourio about a landmark contract that could influence the direction of their offseason and the makeup of their 2024 roster, according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. Chourio has played just six games above Double-A, and a new deal would establish a new standard for players […]

Braelon Allen Declares For 2024 Draft

University of Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen has declared for the 2024 NFL draft. He had almost 3,500 rushing yards in three seasons for the Badgers and is still only 19 years old. In 11 games this season, Allen has 984 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. He stands at 6-foot-2, 245 pounds and is as […]

Will Grier Returns To Patriots Practice Squad

The New England Patriots re-signed quarterback Will Grier to their practice squad on Tuesday after they released him this past weekend. It was a bit odd that the Patriots waived Grier from the QB room with Mac Jones being benched yet again in the Week 12 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday. The […]

Micah Parsons Out Sick Tuesday

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (illness) was added to the Week 13 injury report on Tuesday after he was unable to practice due to an illness. The Cowboys play on Thursday night for the second straight week against the Seattle Seahawks. We'll keep a close eye on Parsons' status for this week's game, but he's […]

Rico Dowdle Limited Again Tuesday

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle (ankle) was listed as a limited practice participant on Tuesday for the second straight day this week. Dowdle has been dealing with an ankle injury for the last couple of weeks but hasn't missed any game action. The 25-year-old could end up being questionable for this Thursday's matchup against […]

Shaquille Leonard Leaves Dallas Without A Contract

Free-agent linebacker Shaquille Leonard's visit with the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday concluded without a contract, according to a person familiar with the situation. It doesn't mean that the two sides won't agree on something at a later date, but for now he has not signed a contract with the Dallas Cowboys. The three-time Pro Bowler […]

Lane Johnson Expects To Return In Week 13

Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson (groin) said that he's feeling good and feels like he will be ready for the Week 13 showdown against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Johnson popped some scar tissue in his groin from last year, which is why he was held out of the Week 12 overtime win […]

Cardinals Release Keaontay Ingram

The Arizona Cardinals released running back Keaontay Ingram and defensive lineman Ben Stille from the active 53-man roster on Tuesday and released offensive lineman Austen Pleasants from the practice squad. The Cardinals are fully stocked at the running back position now that James Conner is back from Injured Reserve and after the team claimed Michael […]

Aaron Rodgers Not Ready To Play Yet

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) gave some updates on his status in his recovery from a torn Achilles on The Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday. "We're not where I can make a decision on playing because, health-wise, I'm improving steadily, but I'm not an ability to play at this point," Rodgers said. His […]

Kenneth Walker III Trending Toward Missing Another Game

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said he hasn't seen anything this week that shows that running back Kenneth Walker III (oblique) is recovered from the strained oblique he suffered in Week 11. Carroll said that Walker will "have questions" about his availability this Thursday against the Dallas Cowboys. Walker missed the Thanksgiving night loss […]

Jonathan Taylor To Have Surgery, Hoping To Return In 2-3 Weeks

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (thumb) will undergo thumb surgery on Wednesday in Los Angeles with the hope that he can return in two to three weeks, according to owner Jim Irsay. We haven't received any other specific details on the nature of Taylor's thumb injury, but it's obviously serious enough to sideline him […]

Jose Ruiz Latches On With Phillies On Minors Deal

The Philadelphia Phillies have signed right-hander Jose Ruiz to a minor-league deal. Ruiz's deal includes an invitation to major-league spring training camp in 2024. The 29-year-old Venezuelan comes to the Phillies with seven years of major-league experience with the San Diego Padres, Chicago White Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks. He appeared in 38 games (one start) […]

Marlins Add Ignacio Feliz On Minor-League Deal

The Miami Marlins have signed right-hander Ignacio Feliz to a minor-league deal. Feliz has yet to make his major-league debut and was let go at the end of the 2023 season by the Baltimore Orioles after struggling to a 9.57 ERA and 1.77 WHIP while walking 23 and striking out 59 in 42 1/3 innings […]

Mark Payton Signs Minors Deal With White Sox

Free-agent outfielder Mark Payton has signed a minor-league deal with the Chicago White Sox. Payton comes back to the United States after playing for the Seibu Lions of the Korean Baseball Organization in 2023. The 31-year-old has played in only 40 games in the major leagues with the Cincinnati Reds and White Sox in parts […]

White Sox Designate Adam Haseley For Assignment

The Chicago White Sox designated outfielder Adam Haseley for assignment on Tuesday to make room for recently signed infielder Paul DeJong on the 40-man roster. Haseley hit .222/.282/.278 with no home runs, two doubles, two RBI, one stolen base and six runs scored in only 28 games played for the White Sox in his second […]

A's Sign Hoy Park To Minor-League Deal

The Oakland Athletics signed infielder Hoy Park to a minor-league deal on Monday. Park spent all of the 2023 season at Triple-A Gwinnett in the Atlanta Braves organization and hit .262/.385/.379 with six home runs, 15 doubles, two triples, 42 RBI, 16 stolen bases and 49 runs scored in 101 games played. The 27-year-old South […]