Aaron Rodgers To Be Activated From Injured Reserve

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) will be activated from Injured Reserve on Wednesday, according to a source. Rodgers said on the Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday that he's not ready to play yet after tearing his Achilles in the season opener, but he will continue his rehab with the team during practices. The […]

Ja'Marr Chase Ruled Out For Week 16

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (shoulder) will not play in Week 16 on Saturday against the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers, according to a source. Chase suffered an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder in Saturday's overtime win over the Minnesota Vikings, although the Bengals are optimistic about his prognosis moving forward. NFL Network's Ian […]

Royals Avoid Arbitration With Kris Bubic

The Kansas City Royals avoided salary arbitration with left-hander Kris Bubic on Tuesday by agreeing to a one-year, $2.35 million deal with him. Bubic is still recovering from Tommy John surgery on his left elbow, which limited him to three starts in 2023. The 26-year-old southpaw will be off the fantasy radar in the spring […]

Pirates Bring Andrew McCutchen Back On One-Year Deal

The Pittsburgh Pirates re-signed outfielder Andrew McCutchen to a one-year, $5 million deal on Tuesday, according to sources. The five-time All-Star and former National League MVP with the Pirates in 2013 will return to Pittsburgh for another year after hitting a respectable .256/.378/.397 with 12 home runs, 43 RBI, 19 doubles, 11 stolen bases and […]

Texans Sign Tim Boyle To Their Practice Squad

The Houston Texans signed former New York Jets quarterback Tim Boyle to their practice squad on Tuesday, according to a source. The Texans made the move to add Boyle as QB depth after working him out earlier in the day. Boyle comes to Houston as more depth at the QB position behind veteran Case Keenum […]

Jaguars Sign E.J. Perry To Practice Squad

With Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence in the league's concussion protocol this week, the team signed free-agent quarterback E.J. Perry to their practice squad on Tuesday, according to his agent. The Jaguars have only C.J. Beathard backing Lawrence up at the position, so Perry will give the Jags a little bit more insurance if Lawrence […]

Colts Sign Tyler Goodson To Active Roster

The Indianapolis Colts signed running back Tyler Goodson from their practice squad to the active 53-man roster on Tuesday. The team also added defensive end Zach McCloud and wide receivers Jaydon Mickens and Juwann Winfree to their practice squad while letting offensive guard Lewis Kidd go from the practice squad. The Colts RB depth chart […]

Melvin Gordon III Added To Active Roster

The Baltimore Ravens signed running back Melvin Gordon III from their practice squad to the active 53-man roster on Tuesday and placed rookie running back Keaton Mitchell (knee) on Injured Reserve in a corresponding move. Mitchell tore his ACL in Sunday night's win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, which will put an end to what was […]

Lions Waive Riley Patterson, Activate Hendon Hooker

The Detroit Lions waived kicker Riley Patterson on Tuesday and activated rookie quarterback Hendon Hooker (knee) from the Non-Football Injury list in a corresponding move. The writing was on the wall for Patterson when Michael Badgley was active over him in Saturday's win over the Denver Broncos. The 24-year-old wasn't bad in 13 games for […]

Dalton Kincaid Still Managing Shoulder Injury

Buffalo Bills rookie tight end Dalton Kincaid (shoulder) and running back Ty Johnson (shoulder) were both limited in the team's walkthrough practice on Tuesday. Kincaid played a season-low 49 percent of the offensive snaps in the Week 15 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, while Dawson Knox played 62 percent of the snaps in his second […]

Ja'Marr Chase Likely To Miss At "Least One Week"

The Cincinnati Bengals are expected to proceed cautiously with star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (shoulder), and sources say that Chase is likely to miss at "least one week," putting his status for Saturday's Week 16 contest against the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers and potentially the Week 17 game against the Kansas City Chiefs in jeopardy. Chase […]

Chris Olave Expected To Play Thursday Night

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (ankle) is expected to return from his ankle injury to play in Week 16 against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night, according to a source. Olave was held out of the Week 15 win over the New York Giants but was listed as limited during the team's […]

Chase Brown Dealing With Chest Injury

Cincinnati Bengals rookie running back Chase Brown (sternum) is on the Week 16 injury report after being listed as limited in the team's first practice of the week on Tuesday. It's an injury that shouldn't keep Brown from playing in Week 16 against the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers, but it's something worth watching. The 23-year-old fifth-round […]

Pat Freiermuth Limited On Wednesday

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (knee) was listed as a limited practice participant at Tuesday's practice session. Freiermuth is dealing with a knee injury as the team prepares for a Saturday matchup against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals, but it's an injury that doesn't appear to be serious enough to keep him sidelined in Week […]

Kenny Pickett Able To Practice On Limited Basis

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (ankle) put in a limited practice on Tuesday and went through drills as the fourth QB, following Mason Rudolph, Mitch Trubisky and Trace McSorley. Pickett has missed the last two games after suffering a right high-ankle sprain in Week 13 that required tightrope surgery. The Steelers are planning to start […]

Texans Work Out Tim Boyle On Tuesday

The Houston Texans worked out former New York Jets quarterback Tim Boyle on Tuesday after they attempted to claim quarterback Nathan Rourke on Monday. Rookie first-round QB C.J. Stroud (concussion) missed the first game of his career in the Week 15 overtime win over the Tennessee Titans. The Texans are merely looking for added QB […]

Jarvis Landry Works Out For Colts

Free-agent wide receiver Jarvis Landry worked out for the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday. The five-time Pro Bowler has not played with anyone in 2023 after two straight down seasons in 2021 and 2022 with the Cleveland Browns and New Orleans Saints, respectively, that were marred by injuries. The 31-year-old slot receiver caught just 25 passes […]

Najee Harris Picks Up DNP To Start The Week

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (knee) was listed as a non-participant in the team's first practice of the week on Tuesday. It's most likely that the Steelers are just giving Harris a maintenance day on Tuesday after he played through his knee injury the last two weeks. As long as he returns to the […]

Kendre Miller Shows Signs Of Activity

New Orleans Saints rookie running back Kendre Miller (ankle) practiced on a limited basis on Tuesday for the first time since spraining his ankle in Week 9. Keep in mind, it was an estimated status at the team's walkthrough practice, but it nevertheless is progress for the 21-year-old third-rounder after it was looking like he […]

Chris Olave Back At Practice Tuesday

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (ankle) was listed as a limited practice participant on Tuesday, which is notable because he missed all of practice last week and didn't play in the Week 15 win over the New York Giants. He was also listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report. With Olave […]

Joey Bosa Works Off To The Side Tuesday

Los Angeles Chargers pass-rusher Joey Bosa (foot), who has missed the last four games while on Injured Reserve due to a foot sprain, was at practice on Tuesday working off to the side with a trainer in shorts and a T-shirt. Bosa is eligible to return from Injured Reserve this week, but it remains to […]

Keenan Allen Listed As DNP Tuesday

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (heel) was listed as a non-participant at the team's practice on Tuesday. Allen was seen working on a side field with trainers during practice, but he officially was listed as a DNP for the first session of the week. The 31-year-old was ruled out of last Thursday's beatdown […]

Aaron Rodgers Not Ready To Come Off Injured Reserve

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) acknowledged on the Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday that he's not 100 percent and that he'd be pushing to play if he were 100 percent, but he's just not there yet. Rodgers realistically needs a few more weeks, but the Jets' deadline to activate him from Injured Reserve […]

Giants Claim Devin Sweet Off Waivers From A's

The San Francisco Giants claimed right-hander Devin Sweet off waivers from the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday. Sweet will operate as organizational relief for the Giants and remain in the Pacific Northwest after previously spending time with the A's and Seattle Mariners. The 27-year-old made his big-league debut this past season but appeared in only seven […]

Giants Acquire T.J. Hopkins From Reds

The San Francisco Giants acquired outfielder T.J. Hopkins from the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. The move comes after the Reds designated Hopkins for assignment last week. The 26-year-old will now head to the Giants organization, where he'll serve as minor-league outfield depth to […]

Yankees Claim Jeter Downs Off Waivers From Nationals

The New York Yankees claimed infielder Jeter Downs off waivers from the Washington Nationals on Tuesday. Downs will now join the Yankees organization after the Nationals designated him for assignment last week. The 25-year-old was once considered a top-100 prospect when the Boston Red Sox landed him in the blockbuster trade that sent outfielder Mookie […]

Yuki Matsui Close To Signing With Padres

Free-agent left-handed reliever Yuki Matsui is close to signing a deal with the San Diego Padres on Tuesday, according to a source. The 28-year-old Japanese hurler became available to MLB clubs this offseason when he exercised his international free-agent rights. Matsui has been a standout closer for the Rakuten Eagles of Nippon Professional Baseball for […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Expected To Sign Before New Year

Japanese free-agent right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto is expected to sign with a team before the new year and perhaps as early as this week. Yamamoto is arguably the greatest pitcher ever in Nippon Professional Baseball -- he's won three straight MVP awards and three straight Sawamura awards, Japan's equivalent of the Cy Young -- despite standing […]

Rams Designate Ronnie Rivers To Return From Injured Reserve

The Los Angeles Rams designated running back Ronnie Rivers (knee) to return from Injured Reserve on Tuesday, opening his 21-day window for the team to officially activate him from IR. Rivers will return to practice this week after spraining the PCL in his knee way back in Week 6. The 24-year-old is probably unlikely to […]

Ja'Marr Chase Won't Practice Tuesday, Day-To-Day

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said the team is taking it day to day with wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (shoulder) and he won't practice on Tuesday. "We'll see as the week goes," Taylor said. A report surfaced on Monday night that Chase is likely to miss some time after spraining the AC joint in […]