Matthew Stafford Out, Brett Rypien To Start For Rams

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (thumb) will officially be inactive in Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers. As a result, backup Brett Rypien will make the start under center, according to a source. Things had been trending this way ever since Stafford was diagnosed with a sprained UCL in his right thumb after […]

Uncertainty Surrounding Justin Jefferson's Status

Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl wide receiver Justin Jefferson (hamstring) is eligible to come off Injured Reserve in Week 10 from a hamstring injury that was expected to sideline him four to six weeks. However, Jefferson must still meet with doctors and the team has to decide how it wants to handle Jefferson. There continues to […]

Justin Fields Could Return Next Thursday

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (thumb) will miss another game in Week 9 against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, but he did return to practice on Friday in a limited capacity, and the Bears hope that he will be available to play in Week 10 on Thursday Night Football against the Carolina Panthers. Fields […]

Hector Neris Hits Free-Agent Market

Houston Astros relief pitcher Hector Neris has declined his $8.5 million player option for the 2024 season and is now a free agent, according to a source. Neris should be in line for a nice deal on the open market this winter after recording a stellar 1.71 ERA (3.83 FIP) and 1.05 WHIP while picking […]

Wade Miley Declines His Option For 2024

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Wade Miley declined his half of a mutual $10 million option for the 2024 season and will now become a free agent, according to a source. The 36-year-old southpaw went 9-4 with a strong 3.14 ERA (4.69 FIP), 1.14 WHIP, 38 walks and 79 strikeouts in 120 1/3 innings over 23 starts […]

Tigers Acquire Mark Canha From Brewers

The Detroit Tigers acquired outfielder/first baseman Mark Canha from the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday in exchange for right-hander Blake Holub. Canha will now head to his third different team in the last year. The 34-year-old veteran began the 2023 campaign with the New York Mets, hitting .245 (63-for-257) with six homers, 29 RBI and seven […]

Reds Decline Joey Votto's 2024 Option

The Cincinnati Reds declined first baseman Joey Votto's $20 million 2024 option on Saturday, sending him to free agency this offseason. It was a no-brainer decision on the 40-year-old left-handed slugger, who will now be a free agent for the first time in his career after 17 fruitful seasons in Cincinnati. Votto doesn't have much […]

Tigers Could Restructure Eduardo Rodriguez's Contract

The Detroit Tigers and left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez's agent remained in talks on Friday about potentially restructuring his client's contract, according to a source. Rodriguez has a Saturday deadline to exercise his opt-out clause for the 2024 season. E-Rod turned down a midseason trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers and clearly would prefer to keep his […]

Marcus Stroman Opts Out Of Deal With Cubs

Chicago Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman has opted out of his contract and will become a free agent this offseason. Stroman had $21 million left and one year left on his deal with Chicago, but he will pass it up and look for a more lucrative deal on the free-agent market after going 10-9 with a […]

Montez Sweat Agrees To Four-Year Extension With Bears

New Chicago Bears edge rusher Montez Sweat agreed to a big four-year extension on Saturday that is worth $98,000,000 in new money ($24.5 million annually), which includes $72,865,360 guaranteed. The total deal is worth $105 million. The Bears acquired Sweat from the Washington Commanders at the Oct. 31 trade deadline this week in exchange for […]

Ravens Secondary Could Be Short-Handed Against Seattle

Baltimore Ravens safety Marcus Williams (hamstring), defensive back Daryl Worley (shoulder) and cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (illness) are all listed as questionable to play on Sunday in Week 9 against the Seattle Seahawks. Williams has missed the last two games but was able to get in some limited practice this week, giving him a chance to […]

Dolphins "Very Optimistic" About Terron Armstead For Week 9

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters on Friday in Germany that he's "very optimistic" that left tackle Terron Armstead (knee) will be available to play in Week 9 on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. The team is also optimistic that center Connor Williams (groin) will be good to go. However, right guard […]

Zaire Franklin Downgraded To Doubtful For Week 9

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin (knee) has been downgraded from questionable to doubtful to play in Week 9 against the Carolina Panthers after he was unable to practice all week. Fantasy managers in IDP leagues need to remove the league's leading tackler from their starting lineups this weekend, as it appears likely the 27-year-old tackling […]

Martavis Bryant Reinstated Saturday

Veteran wide receiver Martavis Bryant, who last played in the NFL in 2018, has been reinstated by commissioner Roger Goodell and is drawing interest from teams, according to his agent, James Peterson. The 31-year-old Bryant has been training for a comeback and played in the XFL last summer after he was suspended indefinitely from the […]

Clayton Tune Expected To Start In Week 9

Arizona Cardinals fifth-round rookie quarterback Clayton Tune is expected to make his first NFL start in Week 9 against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, according to sources. Tune worked with the starting offensive unit all week long while Kyler Murray (knee) worked with backups. Murray is expected to come off Injured Reserve to make his […]

Padres To Interview Carlos Mendoza For Managerial Position

The San Diego Padres will interview New York Yankees bench coach Carlos  Mendoza this weekend for their managerial position after they let Bob Melvin walk following the disappointing 2023 campaign. The 43-year-old Mendoza will be the fourth candidate interviewed by the Friars. Internal candidates Mike Shildt and Ryan Flaherty are still considered the favorites, but sources […]

Justin Turner, Corey Kluber Become Free Agents

As expected, the Boston Red Sox declined their 2024 option on right-hander Corey Kluber (shoulder) on Friday, while third baseman/designated hitter Justin Turner declined his $13.4 million 2024 option. Both players are now free agents. Turner will receive a $6.7 million buyout. Turner is nearing 40 years of age (he's 38), but he didn't lack […]

Mike Clevinger Declines His 2024 Option With White Sox

The Chicago White Sox announced on Friday that right-hander Mike Clevinger declined his half of the $12 million mutual option for the 2024 season, so he will now become a free agent this offseason. Additionally, the team outrighted outfielders Trayce Thompson and Clint Frazier to Triple-A Charlotte. Clevinger will head back to the open market […]

Mets Pick Up Brooks Raley's Option

As expected, the New York Mets have exercised left-handed reliever Brook Raley's $6.5 million option for the 2024 season instead of buying him out for $1.25 million and making him a free agent. It was a no-brainer move for the Mets after Raley posted a strong 2.80 ERA (3.68 FIP) and 1.26 WHIP with three […]

White Sox Decline Liam Hendriks' 2024 Option

The Chicago White Sox declined relief pitcher Liam Hendriks' (elbow) $15 million option for the 2024 season, making him a free agent this offseason. The White Sox still owe him $15 million, but deferred over time. It was a tumultuous 2023 for the 34-year-old Australian right-hander, as he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma early in […]

Titans Not Ready To Name Will Levis The Starter

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel said he's not ready to name rookie quarterback Will Levis the team's full-time starter yet despite two impressive performances in his first two NFL starts in Weeks 8 and 9. The Titans will continue to evaluate their depth chart over the weekend and into their mini-bye after losing to […]

Joshua Dobbs To Back Up Jaren Hall In Week 9

Minnesota Vikings newly acquired quarterback Joshua Dobbs will be active as the backup to rookie Jaren Hall in Week 9 against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell. Kirk Cousins will miss the rest of the 2023 season after tearing his Achilles in the Week 8 win over the Green Bay […]

Vikings Unsure If Justin Jefferson Will Practice Next Week

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said he does not know if wide receiver Justin Jefferson (hamstring) will return to practice next week, which would open up his 21-day window to officially be activated from Injured Reserve. Jefferson was initially expected to miss anywhere from four to six weeks when he was put on IR […]

Cardinals Haven't Decided On Kyler Murray, Clayton Tune For Week 9

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said the team hasn't decided who will start for them at quarterback in Week 9 against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Gannon said they will likely decide on the plan on Friday or Saturday between Kyler Murray (knee) or rookie Clayton Tune after trading Joshua Dobbs to the Minnesota […]

Boston Scott Ruled Out Against Cowboys

Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott (personal) has been ruled out for Week 9 against the division-rival Dallas Cowboys for personal reasons. Scott wasn't on the fantasy radar to begin with after playing only one offensive snap in the Week 8 win over the Washington Commanders. In the last five games, the 28-year-old has played […]

Tyquan Thornton Questionable For Week 9

New England Patriots wide receiver Tyquan Thornton (foot) was added to the Week 9 injury report on Friday and is listed as questionable to face the Washington Commanders. Thornton was listed as limited at practice on Friday, but it's an ominous sign for his availability this weekend. It's more bad news for the Pats' receiving […]

DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett Removed From Injury Report

Seattle Seahawks wide receivers DK Metcalf (hip) and Tyler Lockett (hamstring) were removed from the final Week 9 injury report on Friday and are expected to play on Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens. Both Metcalf and Lockett may not be 100 percent healthy this weekend, but they will play and face a Ravens secondary that […]

Michael Wilson, Greg Dortch Questionable To Face Browns

Arizona Cardinals wide receivers Michael Wilson (shoulder) and Greg Dortch (ankle) are both listed as questionable to play in Week 9 against the Cleveland Browns. The rookie Wilson didn't practice all week, while Dortch was limited in practice all week. The Cardinals will also be without rookie running back Emari Demercado (toe), and James Conner […]

Baker Mayfield Good To Go For Week 9

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (knee) was able to practice in full all week and was removed from the Week 9 injury report on Friday. He will make the start on Sunday against the Texans in Houston. Mayfield played through a lingering knee injury in last Thursday's loss to the Buffalo Bills and will […]

Kendre Miller Questionable With Illness

New Orleans Saints rookie running back Kendre Miller (illness) popped up on Friday's injury report as a non-participant with an illness and he's being listed as questionable to play in Week 9 against the Chicago Bears. Even if the 21-year-old is feeling better by Sunday and is active, fantasy managers should keep him on their […]