Yoshinobu Yamamoto To Begin Meeting With Teams Next Week

Highly coveted Japanese right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto will begin meeting with interested teams via phone and Zoom next week, according to two league sources briefed on his free-agency process. Yamamoto is a target of the New York Yankees, New York Mets and many other clubs after he was posted by the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional […]

Robert Stephenson Drawing Heavy Interest On Open Market

Free-agent right-hander Robert Stephenson has been one of the most popular free-agent relievers this offseason, according to sources. Stephenson had a 0.678 WHIP in 42 appearances for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2023 and is drawing interest from the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Angels, among other clubs. The 30-year-old former first-round […]

Steven Matz Available Via Trade

The St. Louis Cardinals have made teams interested in adding starting pitching this offseason aware that left-hander Steven Matz is available via trade, according to sources. Matz signed a four-year, $44 million deal with the Cardinals before the 2022 season. It comes after St. Louis has already added right-handers Sonny Gray, Kyle Gibson and Lance […]

Braves In Talks For Dylan Cease

The Atlanta Braves have joined the Los Angeles Dodgers and several other teams that are engaged in trade talks with the Chicago White Sox for ace Dylan Cease. The White Sox have made it very clear this offseason that they are willing to listen on trade talks for all of their players as they rebuild, […]

Rashid Shaheed Unlikely To Play In Week 13

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (quadriceps) is unlikely to play in Week 13 against the Detroit Lions after getting hurt early in the Week 12 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. The 25-year-old caught two passes for nine yards before exiting and never returning. Top wideout Chris Olave also suffered a head […]

Jason Heyward Close To Re-Signing With Dodgers

Free-agent outfielder Jason Heyward is nearing a one-year deal on Monday to re-sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to a source. It makes sense for both sides, as Heyward had a resurgence in 2023 in LA, slashing .269/.340/.473 with an .813 OPS, 15 home runs, 23 doubles, 40 RBI, two stolen bases and 56 […]

Sonny Gray, Cardinals Finalizing Three-Year Deal

Free-agent right-hander Sonny Gray and the St. Louis Cardinals are finalizing a three-year, $75 million deal on Monday, according to sources. Because Gray was given a qualifying offer from the Minnesota Twins, the Cardinals will have to give up a draft pick and international bonus pool money to land Gray on the open market. Still, […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Sees Only Four Targets In Latest Loss

New England Patriots wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster caught two of his four targets for a measly 10 yards in the 10-7 loss to the New York Giants in Week 12 on Sunday. Smith-Schuster played a season-high 99 percent of the offensive snaps before the bye in Week 10, but that number dropped to 65 percent […]

No Ligament Damage For Baker Mayfield

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that the MRI exam on quarterback Baker Mayfield's ankle came back negative for ligament damage, but he's pretty sore on Monday after injuring his ankle on the opening drive of the 27-20 loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Mayfield would return to the game and finish […]

A.T. Perry Catches Just One Pass In Week 12

New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver A.T. Perry scored his first NFL touchdown in Week 10 in the win over the Minnesota Vikings and was expected to be more involved coming out of the bye in Week 12 versus the Atlanta Falcons with Michael Thomas (knee) on Injured Reserve. However, Perry only caught one of […]

Tutu Atwell Leads Rams In Receiving In Blowout Win

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell surprisingly led the team in receiving yards (76) while catching all three of his targets in the 37-14 blowout win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. It was a nice bounce-back performance after he caught just one pass for 17 yards in the Week 11 win over the […]

D'Ernest Johnson Appears To Have Taken Over No. 2 Role

After seeing a season-high eight touches in last week's win over the Tennessee Titans, Jacksonville Jaguars running back D'Ernest Johnson saw another eight touches in Week 12's 24-21 win over the Houston Texans on Sunday. Johnson carried seven times for 19 yards and caught one of his two targets for a 42-yard pickup. He played […]

Alec Pierce Hauls In Four Catches In Week 12

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce caught four of his six targets for 27 yards in Week 12's 27-20 win over the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. The second-year wideout improved over his one-catch outing in Week 10 against the New England Patriots, but his performance was still disappointing nonetheless in a game in […]

Justin Jefferson Won't Play On Monday Night

Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson (hamstring) is "very close" to returning from his hamstring injury, according to a source, but the team will play it safe and won't activate him from Injured Reserve to play on Monday night against the Chicago Bears. Jefferson is expected to be 100 percent after next week's bye […]

Giants Expected To Stick With Daniel Jones

New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen said that the expectation is that quarterback Daniel Jones (knee) will be the team's starting quarterback when he is healthy. It won't stop team brass from addressing the QB room in free agency or the draft, though. Schoen mentioned that veteran Tyrod Taylor (ribs) is a pending free […]

Broncos Defense Stays Hot, Records Another Three Turnovers

The Denver Broncos defense during their now five-game winning streak has almost been a night and day difference from the version they were earlier in the year when they allowed a record-breaking 70 points to the Dolphins in Week 3. They held the Cleveland Browns offense to just 12 points in Week 12's 29-12 win […]

Wil Lutz Stays Relevant In Week 12 Win

Despite the tough matchup in Week 12 against the Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz rewarded fantasy managers by making both of his field-goal attempts (long of 34 yards) and all three of his extra-point tries in the team's 29-12 win on Sunday in Denver. Lutz wasn't as busy with field-goal opportunities as he […]

Adam Trautman Scores For Second Time This Year

Denver Broncos tight end Adam Trautman had a highlight-reel sliding touchdown catch on his only reception of the game in the team's 29-12 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday in Week 12. The referees initially ruled the play incomplete before replay review confirmed that Trautman had his shin down in bounds while securing the […]

Jerry Jeudy Barely Heard From In Week 12 Victory

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy continued his frustrating 2023 campaign in the Week 12 win over the visiting Cleveland Browns on Sunday by the score of 29-12, catching two of his three targets for a season-low 11 yards. This matchup wasn't great for anyone in Denver's offense, but Jeudy's final line was disappointing regardless, […]

Courtland Sutton Ends Touchdown Streak, Gains 61 Yards In Week 12

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton tied for the team-high in catches (three) and targets (six) while going for a team-high 61 receiving yards in the 29-12 Week 12 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Sutton had a couple clutch receptions and averaged a healthy 20.3 yards per catch, but the main storyline in […]

Samaje Perine Vultures A Touchdown In Win Over Browns

Denver Broncos running back Samaje Perine surprisingly worked as the No. 2 RB behind Javonte Williams over rookie Jaleel McLaughlin in the 29-12 win on Sunday over the visiting Cleveland Browns in Week 12 and even found the end zone for the first time this season. Perine had seven carries (his most since the season […]

Javonte Williams Underwhelms With His 21 Touches

As expected, Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams had little room to run in Week 12 against the stout Cleveland Browns defense in a 29-12 victory on Sunday. Williams led Denver's backfield with a commanding 18 carries for 65 yards and caught three of his six targets for six yards. The bad news: The 23-year-old […]

Russell Wilson Scores Two Touchdowns, Loses A Fumble In Win

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson wasn't spectacular in the 29-12 Week 12 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday and even turned the ball over, but he once again did just enough to lead the team to its fifth straight victory while also making some plays with his legs. Wilson finished the game 13-for-22 for […]

Panthers To Evaluate Frank Reich In The Offseason

The Carolina Panthers brought in offensive-minded head coach Frank Reich this year to help develop rookie quarterback Bryce Young after they took him with the first overall pick in this year's draft. However, it's been a very slow start for Young, leading to a lot of speculation that Reich will be fired after his first […]

Ravens Not Changing Game Plan For Isaiah Likely

The Baltimore Ravens are likely going to be without tight end Mark Andrews (ankle) for the rest of the season, but NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports that the team isn't expected to change their game plan or playbook and expect Isaiah Likely to be able to run the same plays as Andrews did as their […]

Justin Jefferson Unlikely To Play Monday

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (hamstring) is listed as questionable to play on Monday night in Week 12 against the Chicago Bears, but the Vikings will exercise caution with their star wideout and he is considered unlikely to play, according to a source. Minnesota has a bye next week and the belief is that […]

Lane Johnson Downgraded To Questionable In Week 12

Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson (groin) has ben downgraded to questionable for Sunday's Week 12 showdown against the Buffalo Bills due to a groin injury. It's not good news for Johnson or the Eagles' offensive line in a big game this weekend in Philadelphia. There's still a chance the 33-year-old tackle is able to […]

Kyren Williams Returning To Lead-Back Duties

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams (ankle) was officially activated from Injured Reserve on Saturday and will be active in Week 12 against the Arizona Cardinals, where he will serve as the team's lead back. However, the Rams want to be careful about not overworking him in his first game since he injured his […]

Jaylen Warren, George Pickens To Be Involved More

With the Pittsburgh Steelers firing offensive coordinator Matt Canada, quarterbacks coach Mike Sullivan will now be the team's play-caller and running backs coach Eddie Faulkner will essentially become the interim offensive coordinator moving forward. The new coaching structure will first and foremost focus on what quarterback Kenny Pickett is most comfortable with. They are expected […]

DeVante Parker Returns, Jalen Raegor A Healthy Scratch

New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker (concussion) is officially active in Week 12 against the New York Giants on Sunday, while receiver Jalen Reagor is inactive as a healthy scratch. Parker has been sidelined since Week 8 due to a concussion, but the bye in Week 11 apparently helped him advance through the league's […]