Diontae Johnson Out Sick Thursday

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (illness) sat out of practice on Thursday due to an illness. Johnson's absence from practice on Thursday has nothing to do with his lack of hustle on a loose ball in the Week 12 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. With another day of practice on Friday, there's a good […]

Keenan Allen Working Off To The Side Thursday

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (quadriceps) is not practicing with the team on Thursday and is instead working off to the side. Allen also missed practice with the team on Wednesday, so he could be in danger of sitting out in Week 13 versus the New England Patriots unless he's able to do […]

Chris Godwin Pops Up On Injury Report

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (neck) was added to the Week 13 injury report on Thursday after putting in a limited practice. It means that Godwin likely picked up a neck injury at Thursday's practice, which puts his availability in question for this Sunday's game against the visiting Carolina Panthers. We'll have a […]

Trey McBride Not Practicing For Second Straight Day

Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (groin) was not practicing on Thursday for the second straight day during the period open to the media. McBride's availability for the Week 13 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers is now in question, although he still has one more day on Friday to get back on the practice field. […]

Dalton Schultz Remains Absent At Practice

Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz (hamstring) missed practice on Wednesday and wasn't on the field again on Thursday with the team. Schultz's hamstring injury may explain why he played only just under half of the team's offensive snaps in the Week 12 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. With two missed practices under his belt, […]

Tank Dell Returns To Practice Thursday

Houston Texans rookie wide receiver Tank Dell (calf) has returned to practice on Thursday after missing Wednesday's session, according to a team official. Dell had imaging done on his calf after the Week 12 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, but head coach DeMeco Ryans has been optimistic about Dell heading into a Week 13 clash […]

Jayden Reed Still Not Practicing

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Jayden Reed (chest) was not seen practicing on Thursday for the second straight day. Reed was also dealing with a chest injury last week but ended up with no injury designation for the Thanksgiving upset win over the Detroit Lions last Thursday. The 23-year-old may have done more damage […]

AJ Dillon Returns To Practice

Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon (groin) returned to practice on Thursday after he was a non-participant for Wednesday's session. Aaron Jones (knee) is dealing with a sprained MCL and missed a second day of practice, so things are trending towards Jones missing his second straight game in Week 13 against the Kansas City […]

Aaron Jones Still Not Practicing Thursday

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (knee) stretched with the team but did not practice during the portion open to the media on Thursday. Jones suffered an MCL sprain in Week 11 and did not play on Thanksgiving against the Detroit Lions last Thursday. With a second straight missed practice this week, he's trending […]

Raheem Mostert Returns To Thursday's Practice

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (ankle, knee) returned to the practice field on Thursday after missing Wednesday's session. The Dolphins have been resting their lead back early in the week, so it's no surprise to see him return to practice on Thursday. The 31-year-old may not be 100 percent, but he sure has been […]

Tyreek Hill Returns To Practice Thursday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (ankle) didn't practice with the team on Wednesday but will return to the practice field on Thursday. Hill tweaked his ankle a bit in last Friday's win over the New York Jets but he quickly returned and was his usual unstoppable self, catching nine of 12 targets for 102 […]

Jerick McKinnon To Return To Practice Thursday

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (groin) is expected to return to practice on Thursday after sitting out Wednesday's session. McKinnon did not suit up in Week 12's win over the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders, but the fact that he's set to return to the practice field on Thursday will give him a shot […]

Cardinals Releasing Zach Ertz

The Arizona Cardinals are releasing tight end Zach Ertz (quadriceps), according to a source. Ertz asked for his released and was granted it in order to have a chance to play for a contender the rest of the year. The 33-year-old veteran tight end hasn't played since getting injured in Week 7 and remains on […]

Rashee Rice Beginning To Break Out?

Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Rashee Rice is coming off the best game of his first year in the NFL -- an eight-catch, 107-yard, one-touchdown performance -- and has become "Patrick Friendly," according to head coach Andy Reid, referring to the chemistry he's built with quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Week 12 was the first time […]

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 […]