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 […]

Rashid Shaheed Misses Wednesday's Practice

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (thigh) was unable to practice with the rest of the team on Wednesday. Shaheed suffered a thigh injury early in the Week 12 loss to the Atlanta Falcons and never returned. It's not a long-term injury and he's considered day-to-day, but it was reported earlier this week that […]

Chris Olave Limited In Wednesday's Practice

After suffering a concussion in the Week 12 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (concussion) was limited in the team's practice on Wednesday. Before leaving Sunday's contest, Olave was going off for seven receptions and 114 yards. Michael Thomas (knee) is on Injured Reserve and Rashid Shaheed […]

Amari Cooper Listed As DNP On Wednesday

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (ribs) was rested at practice on Wednesday. Cooper typically receives a veteran rest day for the first practice day of the week, but this one is notable after he injured his ribs late in the Week 12 loss to the Denver Broncos. The 29-year-old never returned to the game, […]

Dallas Goedert Yet To Return To Practice

Philadelphia Eagles tight ends Dallas Goedert (forearm) and Grant Calcaterra (ankle) did not practice with the team on Wednesday. Goedert broke his right forearm in Week 9, required surgery and hasn't practiced since, but the Eagles were hoping that he might be able to return to play in Sunday's showdown against the San Francisco 49ers. […]

D'Andre Swift Still Managing Ankle Injury

Philadelphia Eagles running back D'Andre Swift (ankle) is on the Week 13 injury report and was limited in the team's first practice of the week on Wednesday. Swift was also managing an ankle injury last week before suiting up and playing 63 percent of the offensive snaps on his way to 15 touches and 84 […]

A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Julio Jones All Limited

Philadelphia Eagles wide receivers A.J. Brown (thigh), DeVonta Smith (knee) and Julio Jones (knee) were all listed as limited participants at Wednesday's practice. All three wideouts should be just fine for the Week 13 showdown against the San Francisco 49ers this Sunday, but their statuses bear watching regardless. Even in a tough matchup against one […]

Breece Hall Shows Up On Week 13 Injury Report

New York Jets running back Breece Hall (hamstring) is on the Week 13 injury report after putting in a limited practice on Wednesday. It's notable that Hall is on the team's injury report for the first time since the opening month of the season, but it doesn't appear to be an injury serious enough to […]

Joshua Palmer Could Return This Year

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said that there's a possibility that wide receiver Joshua Palmer (knee) will return this year. Palmer is on Injured Reserve with a knee sprain and is eligible to return at any time. The 24-year-old pass-catcher hasn't played since going down with his knee injury in the Week 8 […]

Gerald Everett Practicing In Full To Kick Off Week 13 Prep

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Gerald Everett (shoulder) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday. Everett was unable to play in Week 11 but returned in Week 12 to face the Baltimore Ravens after a questionable tag and caught all four of his targets for 43 yards and his third touchdown of the season […]

Devin Williams Wins NL Reliever Of The Year Award

Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams was named the 2023 Trevor Hoffman National League Reliever of the Year. It's the second time Williams has won the award after back-to-back lights-out seasons coming out of Milwaukee's bullpen. He had only 15 saves in 2022 but was the Brew Crew's unquestioned closer this year. The 29-year-old hard-throwing right-hander […]

Felix Bautista Named AL Reliever Of The Year

Baltimore Orioles closer Felix Bautista has been named the 2023 Mariano Rivera American League Reliever of the Year. It's a bittersweet honor for Bautista, who wasn't able to finish out the season and needed Tommy John surgery on a partially torn UCL in his right elbow. Injury aside, Bautista was a big reason why the […]

Mets, Luis Severino Finalizing One-Year Deal

The New York Mets and free-agent right-hander Luis Severino are finalizing a one-year, $13 million deal on Wednesday, according to sources familiar with the deal. The 29-year-old will join a Mets starting rotation in serious need of reinforcements after he spent eight years pitching for the New York Yankees. Severino didn't exactly live up to […]

A's Sign Armando Alvarez, Drew Lugbauer

The Oakland Athletics signed corner infielders Armando Alvarez and Drew Lugbauer to minor-league deals on Wednesday that includes non-roster invitations to major-league spring training next year. Alvarez, 29, hit an impressive .308 (80-for-260) with 18 home runs, 56 RBI, eight steals and 51 runs scored in 74 games for Triple-A Sacramento in the San Francisco […]

Yankees The Best Fit For Juan Soto?

It seems increasingly likely that the San Diego Padres will trade All-Star outfielder Juan Soto this winter, and MLB.com's Mike Petriello believes the New York Yankees are the best fit. He also lists the Blue Jays, Giants, Cubs and Mets as solid fits for the left-handed slugger. Yankee Stadium is clearly built for left-handed hitters, […]

Shohei Ohtani Expected To Sign Before End Of Winter Meetings

The "prevailing opinion" is that free-agent two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will sign with a team before the winter meetings end on Dec. 6, according to MLB Network insider Jon Heyman. "I'm thinking he may sign at the Winter Meetings, which would be very, very exciting," Heyman said. "That seems to be the prevailing opinion at […]

Royals Sign Garrett Hampson To One-Year Deal

The Kansas City Royals signed free-agent infielder/outfielder Garrett Hampson to a one-year, $2 million deal on Wednesday, according to sources. Hampson hit the open market this offseason after he was non-tendered by the Miami Marlins. The 29-year-old utility man saw action at shortstop, second base, third base and all over the outfield in 2023 for […]

Trade Talks For Dylan Cease Have Intensified

Trade talks for Chicago White Sox right-hander Dylan Cease have intensified in the last 48 hours, and some people close to the negotiations believe a deal before next week's winter meetings is increasingly possible, according to sources. Cease's hometown Atlanta Braves are among the finalists, and we also know that the Los Angeles Dodgers are […]

De'Von Achane Listed As Limited Wednesday

Miami Dolphins rookie running back De'Von Achane (knee) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday. Achane came off Injured Reserve before the Week 11 win over the Las Vegas Raiders but aggravated his knee injury early and never returned. He was limited in practice all of last week, but the Dolphins erred on […]

Raheem Mostert Absent From Wednesday's Practice

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (ankle, knee) was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice. The Dolphins have been giving their productive lead back rest early in the week as he manages multiple injuries. As long as Mostert is able to return to practice on Thursday or Friday, he should be fine to continue […]

Tyreek Hill Sitting Out With Ankle Injury

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (ankle) did not participate in the first practice of the week on Wednesday. Hill should be fine, but it's something we'll continue to monitor for the NFL's leading receiver. The 29-year-old briefly left last Friday's win over the New York Jets to be looked at but he quickly returned […]

Rico Dowdle Good To Go For Week 13

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle (ankle) was able to practice in full on Wednesday and has been removed from the Week 13 injury report after two limited practices to begin the week. He will be active on Thursday night as the team takes on the Seattle Seahawks in Week 13. The 25-year-old has been […]

Kenneth Walker III Listed As Doubtful For Thursday

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (oblique) is listed as doubtful to play in Week 13 on Thursday Night Football against the Dallas Cowboys. Walker is set to miss his second straight game after suffering a moderate oblique strain in the Week 11. The 23-year-old hasn't practiced since, but he should have a better […]

Myles Garrett, Denzel Ward Not Practicing

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (shoulder), cornerback Denzel Ward (shoulder) and safety Juan Thornhill (calf) are all sitting out of practice on Wednesday. Cleveland's defense was beat up entering their Week 12 loss to the Denver Broncos, and then Garrett injured his shoulder and was in a sling on Sunday. Apparently Garrett avoided a […]

Marquise Goodwin Not Practicing

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (concussion) remains sidelined at practice on Wednesday. Goodwin suffered a concussion in the Week 9 win over the Arizona Cardinals and has missed the last three games as a result. It doesn't look like he's any closer to playing in Week 13 against the Los Angeles Rams, although he […]

Joe Flacco Now The Backup In Cleveland

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that veteran quarterback Joe Flacco, who was just signed last week, is now the backup to rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson (concussion). Thompson-Robinson suffered a concussion in the Week 12 loss to the Denver Broncos and is now in the league's concussion protocol, so Flacco could be thrust into a […]