Vikings Haven't Lost Confidence In Alexander Mattison

Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Wes Phillips deferred to head coach Kevin O'Connell on how the trade for running back Cam Akers could affect starter Alexander Mattison but also said, "we haven't lost confidence in Alex Mattison. I will say that." Mattison's poor start -- 19 carries for only 61 yards (3.2 yards per carry) -- […]

Tarik Cohen To See More Reps In Practice

Carolina Panthers special teams coach Chris Tabor said they will rev up running back Tarik Cohen's repetitions in practice this week to see where he is. The punt returner/RB could add some explosiveness to an offense that has lacked it through two weeks of the season as well. Cohen is attempting to make an NFL […]

C.J. Stroud On Track To Play In Week 3

Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud (shoulder) came into the Week 2 loss against the Indianapolis Colts already banged up, and he was sacked six times and hit nine times overall and still managed to throw for 384 yards. He ranks fourth in the league in passing yards and has no interceptions in the first […]

Matt Breida To Be Involved In Committee?

With New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) sidelined for Thursday night's game against the San Francisco 49ers and possibly longer, expect Matt Breida to serve as the No. 1 back. Breida is a reliable veteran, but he has had more than 10 carries in a game only once since 2019, and The Athletic's […]

Wandy Peralta Dealing With Triceps Injury

New York Yankees relief pitcher Wandy Peralta (triceps) is dealing with some "tricep stuff," according to manager Aaron Boone. Peralta hasn't pitched in almost a week and could be in danger of missing the remainder of the 2023 regular season. If this is the end of the line for the 32-year-old Dominican southpaw, he will […]

Luke Raley Going For MRI On His Arm

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Luke Raley (arm) said his left arm felt numb and had no strength on his last swing in Wednesday's loss to the Los Angeles Angles during a pinch-hitting appearance in the seventh inning, and he'll head for an MRI exam on Thursday morning. Before his appearance on Wednesday, Raley hadn't played […]

Julio Rodriguez Going For X-Rays After Hit By Pitch

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (hand) is undergoing precautionary X-rays on Wednesday after getting hit by a pitch on his left hand in the game against the Oakland Athletics. Rodriguez was hit in the hand in the third inning but stayed in for the entire game, so it doesn't seem to be an injury that […]

Byron Buxton To Start Rehab Assignment Thursday

Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (knee) will start a minor-league rehab assignment and serve as the DH for Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday. St. Paul's season comes to an end this Sunday, so Buxton will have a limited amount of time to play in rehab games through this weekend before the Twins consider activating […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Undergoes MRI Exam

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (knee) underwent an MRI exam on his right knee on Wednesday after he was scratched from the starting lineup in the Bronx against the New York Yankees. The Blue Jays will know more on his status on Thursday. It's something that has been bothering Guerrero for a […]

Willson Contreras Leaves Early With Wrist Discomfort

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras (wrist) left Wednesday's game early against the Milwaukee Brewers with left-wrist discomfort. Contreras had an atypical bandage on his wrist in the clubhouse before the game even started, so it has been bothering him for a while. Before he was removed from the game, Contreras went hitless in his […]

Wan'Dale Robinson Expected To Make Season Debut Thursday

New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (knee), who is listed as questionable for Thursday night against the San Francisco 49ers, is expected to make his 2023 debut, according to sources. Robinson is coming back from a torn ACL suffered in Week 11 in his rookie season in 2022 and he didn't suit up for […]

Bears Defensive Coordinator Resigns

Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Alan Williams resigned from his position on Wednesday, according to a source. Head coach Matt Eberflus is expected to continue calling defensive plays for the time being. Williams said in a statement that he is "taking a step back to take care of (his) health and (his) family." The 53-year-old was […]

Laremy Tunsil Back At Practice Wednesday

Houston Texans left tackle Laremy Tunsil (knee) took part in Wednesday's practice after he was inactive for the team's Week 2 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. The three-time Pro Bowler would be a welcomed addition on the left side of the offensive line as rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud's blind-side protector for a Week 3 matchup […]

Joey Bosa Limited In Practice Wednesday

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Joey Bosa (hamstring) was limited at the team's practice on Wednesday. Bosa missed practice time last week but was active in the overtime loss to the Tennessee Titans and still managed two sacks while being on a limited snap count (29 percent of the defensive snaps). The fact that Bosa is […]

Marcus Maye Suspended For Three Games

New Orleans Saints safety Marcus Maye has been suspended without pay for three games for violating the league's policy on substances of abuse. The earliest Maye will be able to return will be on Oct. 15 against the Houston Texans. It's a hit for the Saints secondary and one of the best defenses in the […]

Bears Release Nathan Peterman Wednesday

The Chicago Bears released veteran quarterback Nathan Peterman on Wednesday. With Peterman now gone, the Bears have just two signal-callers on their roster, starter Justin Fields and undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent. If something were to happen to Fields, the Bears, already 0-2 on the season, would be in some serious trouble at the position. They'll […]

Chase Edmonds Goes On Injured Reserve

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed running back Chase Edmonds (knee) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday. Edmonds suffered a knee injury in the Week 2 win over the Chicago Bears and will now be forced to miss at least the next four games due to an MCL injury. Rachaad White will continue to serve as the […]

Kendre Miller Puts In Full Practice

New Orleans Saints rookie running back Kendre Miller (hamstring) put in a full practice on Wednesday, as expected. Miller didn't play in the first two games of the season for the Saints, but head coach Dennis Allen admitted that he held Miller out as a precaution in the Monday night win over the Carolina Panthers […]

Tony Jones Jr. Signed To Active Roster

The New Orleans Saints signed running back Tony Jones Jr. to their 53-man roster from their practice squad on Wednesday. Alvin Kamara still has one game left to serve on his suspension and Jamaal Williams (hamstring) is now set to miss time after getting hurt in Monday night's win over the Carolina Panthers. Jones played […]

Kadarius Toney Has A Sprained Toe

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (toe) missed practice on Wednesday due to a sprained toe that he suffered in the Week 2 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. It always seems to be something for Toney. After playing 25 percent of the offensive snaps in the season opener, Toney played 28 percent of the […]

Darnell Mooney Puts In Limited Practice

Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (knee) was listed as a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. After playing 84 percent of the offensive snaps in the season opener, Mooney suffered a knee injury in the Week 2 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and played just 28 percent of the snaps while not catching […]

No Practice For Odell Beckham Jr.

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (ankle) did not practice with the team on Wednesday. Beckham injured his ankle in the Week 2 win over the Cincinnati Bengals and didn't play at all in the second half. However, he's not expected to miss any time going forward. However, he'll need to get back on […]

Jamaal Williams Misses Practice Wednesday

As expected, New Orleans Saints running back Jamaal Williams (hamstring) was unable to practice on Wednesday after getting hurt in Monday night's Week 2 win over the Carolina Panthers. The Saints said on Monday that Williams will likely need some time to recover from his injury, so the full expectation is that he will not […]

Travis Etienne Jr. Healthy Heading Into Week 3

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (cramps) was not listed on the first injury report of Week 3 on Wednesday after putting in a full practice. Etienne dealt with some cramping and had to come off the field late in the sweltering heat in the Week 2 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, but […]

Mike Williams Practices In Full Wednesday

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (ankle) was listed on the first injury report of Week 3 on Wednesday, but he was able to put in a full practice. Williams played 90 percent of the offensive snaps in the Week 2 overtime loss to the Tennessee Titans and caught a healthy eight passes on […]

DeAndre Hopkins Practices In Full

Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (ankle) still appears on the first injury report for Week 3, but he was able to put in a full practice on Wednesday. Hopkins didn't practice at all last week but still played in the Week 2 overtime win against the Los Angeles Chargers, played 60 percent of the […]

Lamar Jackson Not On The Injury Report For Week 3

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (hand) wasn't listed on the Week 3 injury report on Wednesday. Jackson suffered a minor left-hand injury in the Week 2 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. It's no surprise that he isn't listed with an injury designation to begin the practice week ahead of a home matchup against the Indianapolis […]

Breece Hall Continues Limited Practice Trend

New York Jets running back Breece Hall (knee) continued to be limited at practice on Wednesday. This trend of limited practices could continue for the foreseeable future as the Jets slowly ease the talented RB back from an ACL tear that he suffered in his rookie season in 2022. The 22-year-old looked explosive on 31% […]

Bryce Young's Size Limiting The Offense?

Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Bryce Young is just 5-foot-10 and 204 pounds, which hasn't allowed the team to use him for QB sneaks on third-and-short yardage. Plus, he doesn't have experience doing it. In the Monday night loss to the New Orleans Saints, the Panthers had to bring in backup Andy Dalton in those situations. […]

C.J. Stroud Lands On Injury Report

Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud (shoulder) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday with a right-shoulder injury. Stroud doesn't appear to be in any danger of missing the Week 3 contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars on the road this Sunday. The 21-year-old first-rounder has been the most impressive of the rookie signal-callers […]