Andrew Thomas Won't Practice Wednesday

New York Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas (hamstring) will not participate in practice on Wednesday. Thomas could be looking at missing his fifth straight game on Sunday night against the Buffalo Bills if he's unable to return to the practice field later this week. The league's second-highest paid tackle was taken fourth overall in the […]

Saquon Barkley Starts Off Week With Limited Practice

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday. Barkley once again had his right ankle heavily taped while dealing with a high-ankle sprain that he suffered back in Week 3. The 26-year-old hasn't played since but is looking to make his return on Sunday Night Football […]

Myles Garrett Misses Practice Wednesday

Cleveland Browns pass-rusher Myles Garrett (foot) did not take part in practice on Wednesday. Garrett is dealing with a left-foot injury, but head coach Kevin Stefanski previously said the star defensive end is expected to be OK for the Week 6 game against the visiting San Francisco 49ers. The 27-year-old left the Week 4 game […]

Cole Kmet On The Week 6 Injury Report

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (hamstring) is listed on the Week 6 injury report after putting in a limited practice on Wednesday. Kmet's status is worth watching heading into Sunday's battle against the Minnesota Vikings, but as long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks later this week, Kmet figures to have a good chance […]

Khalil Herbert Not Practicing

Chicago Bears running backs Khalil Herbert (ankle), Roschon Johnson (concussion) and Travis Homer (hamstring) all missed practice on Wednesday. All three RBs went down in last Thursday's win over the Washington Commanders and are firmly in danger of missing the Week 6 tilt versus the Minnesota Vikings. Herbert is dealing with a high-ankle sprain that […]

Dalton Kincaid, Dawson Knox Limited Wednesday

Buffalo Bills tight ends Dalton Kincaid (concussion) and Dawson Knox (wrist) were both listed as limited in Wednesday's practice session. Kincaid is in the league's concussion protocol after getting hurt in the Week 5 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. Both Kincaid and Knox will have a chance to be active in Week 6 […]

Travis Kelce Questionable For Thursday Night

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (ankle) is being listed as questionable to play on Thursday night against the division-rival Denver Broncos to kick off Week 6 action. Kelce suffered a low-ankle sprain in the Week 5 win over the Minnesota Vikings but returned to the game and finished with 10 receptions for 67 […]

Darren Waller Expects To Play In Week 6

New York Giants tight end Darren Waller (groin) said that not practicing on Wednesday was part of the "rest protocol" for his groin injury, and he expects that the day off will allow him to practice on Thursday and play on Sunday night in Week 6 against the Buffalo Bills. Waller is being deemed day-to-day […]

Jonathan Taylor To Be Ramped Up In Week 6

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen said that running back Jonathan Taylor will be ramped up more in his second game of the year in Week 6 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Taylor missed the first four weeks of the regular season while on the Physically Unable to Perform list for an ankle injury that required […]

Justin Jefferson Officially Placed On Injured Reserve

The Minnesota Vikings officially placed All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson (hamstring) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday due to a hamstring injury he suffered in the Week 5 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The Vikes also put backup quarterback Nick Mullens (back) on IR. In corresponding moves, Minnesota signed receivers N'Keal Harry and Trishton Jackson […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. Will Practice Wednesday

Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (ribs) will return to practice for the first time on Wednesday, which opens his 21-day window to be activated from Injured Reserve. It comes at a perfect time for the Dolphins after they placed impressive rookie De'Von Achane (knee) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday. Achane will now miss […]

Miles Sanders Now Dealing With Shoulder Injury

Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich said that running back Miles Sanders (shoulder) will not practice on Wednesday due to a shoulder issue. Sanders has been on the injury report all year so far with a groin injury he dealt with in training camp, but he hasn't missed any time. It remains to be seen […]

Daniel Jones Won't Practice On Wednesday

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that quarterback Daniel Jones (neck) is sore and will not practice on Wednesday due to the neck injury he suffered in the Week 5 loss to the Miami Dolphins. The Giants are still listing Jones as day-to-day, and they said earlier this week that they were optimistic […]

Tee Higgins Considered Day-To-Day In Week 6

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that wide receiver Tee Higgins (rib) is day-to-day heading into the Week 6 contest against the Seattle Seahawks this Sunday. Higgins suffered a rib fracture in Week 4 and was subsequently held out of the Week 5 win over the Arizona Cardinals. The 24-year-old was able to put […]

David Njoku Missing From Practice Wednesday

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (shoulder) is not practicing on Wednesday. Njoku suffered burns on his face and arm before the Week 4 game against the Baltimore Ravens, but he played in the contest and caught six passes for 46 yards on seven targets. He may be dealing with a new injury to his […]

Deshaun Watson Not Practicing Wednesday

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) is not practicing on Wednesday. Watson suffered a right rotator-cuff contusion in Week 3 and was held out of action in Week 4 before the team's bye in Week 5. Even with a week off to rest, the 28-year-old signal-caller isn't a lock to return this weekend to face […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Day-To-Day After Missing Practice Wednesday

Detroit Lions rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) is being considered day-to-day heading into a Week 6 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after not practicing on Wednesday. The first-rounder was added to the injury report late last week and was inactive in the Week 5 win over the Carolina Panthers. Until we know more […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Will Practice Wednesday

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (abdomen) will practice on Wednesday. The Lions said on Monday that they were optimistic about St. Brown's chances of playing in Week 6 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after they held him out of their Week 5 victory over the Carolina Panthers last Sunday. His return to practice, […]

Francisco Lindor Has Surgery On His Elbow

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (elbow) had surgery on Tuesday to remove a bone spur from his right elbow. The Mets are saying that Lindor is expected to be fully ready for the start of spring training next year. It's a notable development heading into the offseason, but it shouldn't affect the 29-year-old for […]

Yuki Matsui To Pursue MLB Contract This Winter

Rakuten Eagles left-hander Yuki Matsui will exercise his international free-agent rights and pursue a major-league contract this winter. The 27-year-old southpaw became the youngest player in Nippon Professional Baseball history to reach 200 saves in 2023, and he has a pristine 1.42 ERA over the last three seasons with a 36.4 percent strikeout rate. Matsui […]

Yariel Rodriguez Impresses In Tryout For MLB Teams

Cuban right-hander Yariel Rodriguez impressed on Tuesday in his first tryout with more than 15 major-league teams watching in the Dominican Republic. The 26-year-old showed nice velocity, pitch movement and spin rate after six months without playing in a game. He features a fastball, slider, curveball, splitter and change up in his repertoire, with his […]

Bryce Elder Starting Game 3 For Braves

Atlanta Braves right-hander Bryce Elder will start Game 3 of the National League Division Series on Wednesday in Philadelphia against the Phillies. Elder gets the nod over rookie AJ Smith-Shawver in a pivotal game on the road against the division-rival Phillies. The 24-year-old wasn't as good in the second half of the regular season but […]

Jackson Chourio To Start At Triple-A Next Year

Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Jackson Chourio will start next season back at Triple-A Nashville. "It's hard to put a timetable on it for a 19-year-old,"general manager Matt Arnold said, "but he has a chance to be really special." Chourio is the team's top prospect and is listed as the No. 2 overall prospect in all […]

Roschon Johnson Remains In Concussion Protocol

Chicago Bears rookie running back Roschon Johnson (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol heading into Week 6 against the Minnesota Vikings this Sunday. Johnson's status this week takes on added significance with Khalil Herbert expected to miss multiple weeks with a high-ankle sprain. Johnson, Herbert and Travis Homer (hamstring) were hurt in last Thursday's […]

Dolphins Putting De'Von Achane On Injured Reserve

The Miami Dolphins are placing rookie running back De'Von Achane (knee) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday due to the knee injury he suffered in the Week 5 win over the New York Giants, according to sources. Achane will now have to miss the team's next four games, and with the bye coming in Week 10, […]

Texans Sign Jason Verrett To Their Practice Squad

The Houston Texans signed free-agent cornerback Jason Verrett to their practice squad on Wednesday. Verrett spent the last four years with the San Francisco 49ers, and Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans was the team's defensive coordinator for the last two seasons. Verrett's NFL career has been plagued by constant injuries. He played in one game […]

DaQuan Jones Placed On Injured Reserve

The Buffalo Bills placed defensive tackle DaQuan Jones (pectoral) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday, so he'll have to miss at least the next four games. Head coach Sean McDermott told reporters that "the door hasn't been shut" on Jones potentially returning this year. Linebacker Baylor Spector (hamstring) was designated to return from Injured Reserve. McDermott […]

Bill Belichick On The Hot Seat?

There is a school of thought that suggests New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has earned the right to go out on his own accord, but owner Robert Kraft doesn't subscribe to that thinking, writes The Athletic's Jeff Howe. Belichick is pursuing Don Shula's all-time wins record, but over the last two weeks, Belichick […]

Bill Belichick Confirms Mac Jones Will Start Against Raiders

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick confirmed that quarterback Mac Jones will make the start in Week 6 against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. "Yeah, we're not making any changes," Belichick said. After an atrocious year on offense in 2022, Jones and the Patriots haven't been much better in 2023, especially over the […]

Anthony Richardson Expected To Miss 4-8 Weeks

Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson (shoulder), who was placed on Injured Reserve on Wednesday, is expected to miss four to eight weeks, depending on his rehab and whether he would still need surgery on his right shoulder, according to a source. Richardson suffered an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder in the Week […]