Padres Plan to Keep Mason Miller in the Bullpen

San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen said on Monday that the team will keep right-handers Mason Miller and David Morgan and left-hander Adrian Morejon in the bullpen next year rather than converting them to starters. "It's a risky proposition health-wise and performance-wise," Stammen said. ESPN's Alden Gonzalez reasonably notes that the Padres are very much […]

Orioles Interested in Signing Ranger Suarez

The Baltimore Orioles are among the teams interested in signing free-agent left-hander Ranger Suarez, according to the New York Post's Jon Heyman. Suarez doesn't light up the radar gun, but his terrific postseason pedigree has many teams looking his way on the open market. The 30-year-old southpaw rejected the Philadelphia Phillies' one-year, $22.025 qualifying offer, […]

Cubs Showing Interest in Tatsuya Imai

The Chicago Cubs are among many teams that are showing interest in Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. It's worth noting that the Cubs have done very well in the past in the Japanese market with players like outfielder Seiya Suzuki and left-handed starter Shota Imanaga. The Seibu […]

Yankees Don't Expect Anthony Volpe to be Ready in April

The New York Yankees don't expect shortstop Anthony Volpe (shoulder) to return in April of next season, according to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch. Volpe suffered a partially torn labrum in his left shoulder while diving for a ball on May 3, but he didn't have surgery on it until the middle of October after the team […]

Gerrit Cole Targeting a Return in May/June

The New York Yankees are expecting right-hander Gerrit Cole (elbow) to make his 2026 debut sometime in May or June, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. We already knew that Cole wasn't going to be ready for Opening Day after having Tommy John surgery with an internal-brace procedure on his right elbow back in March. […]

Riley Leonard "Week-to-Week" With Strained Knee

Updating a previous report, Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Riley Leonard (knee) is dealing with a strained right-knee ligament and is "week-to-week," a source told Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Colts are unsure if Leonard will be able to play in Seattle against the Seahawks in Week 15 on Sunday. Leonard was forced into action in […]

Patriots-Ravens Week 16 Game Flexed to Sunday Night Football

The NFL announced on Monday that it will flex the New England Patriots versus Baltimore Ravens Week 16 contest to the Sunday night slot, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Cincinnati Bengals and Miami Dolphins were originally scheduled for the Sunday night primetime game in Week 16, but they will be replaced with both […]

Omarion Hampton Making his Return on Monday Night

Los Angeles Chargers rookie first-round running back Omarion Hampton (ankle) is officially active to take on the visiting Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football, according to Eric Smith of Chargers.com. This will be Hampton's first game since fracturing his left ankle in Week 5. The 22-year-old should be L.A.'s lead back by season's end, but […]

Justin Herbert Officially Active Against Eagles

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (hand) is officially active for Monday night's contest against the visiting Philadelphia Eagles at SoFi Stadium, according to Eric Smith of Chargers.com. Herbert was listed as questionable after breaking his left (non-throwing) hand in last Sunday's win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The 27-year-old signal-caller had surgery last Monday […]

Colts Bringing Philip Rivers in for a Workout

The Indianapolis Colts are planning to bring potential Hall of Fame quarterback Philip Rivers in on Tuesday to work him out to see if he will join their practice squad, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Starting quarterback Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending torn Achilles in Sunday's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Rookie Riley […]

Elijah Arroyo in Jeopardy of Missing Week 15

Seattle Seahawks rookie tight end Elijah Arroyo (knee) could miss the Week 15 game against the Indianapolis Colts this Sunday after injuring his knee in Sunday's blowout win over the Atlanta Falcons, according to Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic. "This week's probably in jeopardy for him," head coach Mike Macdonald said. The 22-year-old second-rounder out […]

Buccaneers Sign Jason Pierre-Paul to Their Practice Squad

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are signing outside linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul to their practice squad on Monday, a source told Adam Schefter of ESPN. Pierre-Paul last played in the NFL for the Miami Dolphins and New Orleans Saints in 2023, recording only two tackles (one solo) in three games. The three-time Pro Bowler was the 15th […]

No Update on Geno Smith's Shoulder on Monday

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll said that he didn't have an update on Monday on quarterback Geno Smith's right-shoulder injury that he suffered in the second half of Sunday's loss to the Denver Broncos, according to Ryan McFadden of ESPN. "I won't know for a couple of days," Carroll said. Smith injured his […]

Justin Herbert Expected to Start on Monday Night

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (hand) is expected to start on Monday night against the visiting Philadelphia Eagles at SoFi Stadium, a source told Omar Ruiz of NFL Network. Herbert, who had been listed as questionable after breaking his left hand last Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders, is wearing a padded glove on […]

Cardinals Could Hold Trey Benson Out Another Week

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said that activating running back Trey Benson (knee) off Injured Reserve and giving him another week on the shelf "is an option" if he can't check all the appropriate health boxes by Wednesday, according to Tyler Drake of Arizona Sports. Benson has not played since suffering a knee injury […]

Chris Godwin Jr. Still on the Injury Report

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. (leg) remains on the injury report and was listed as a limited participant in Monday's walkthrough practice, according to FOX Sports' Greg Auman. The Bucs continue to limit Godwin's practice availability early in the week since his return from a fractured fibula in Week 12. The 29-year-old […]

Cade Otton in Danger of Missing Week 15?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (knee) was listed as a non-participant for the team's walkthrough practice on Monday, according to Greg Auman of FOX Sports. Otton didn't appear to get hurt in Sunday's upset loss to the New Orleans Saints, but his Week 15 status is worth watching over the next two days […]

Kyle Pitts Sr. on the Week 15 Injury Report

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. (knee) is on the team's Week 15 injury report and was listed as limited for Monday's estimated practice, according to Tori McElhaney of AtlantaFalcons.com. Pitts looked fine in the team's Week 14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, catching six of his 10 targets for a season-high […]

Jalen McMillan Limited on Monday's Injury Report

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan (neck) was listed as limited on Monday's estimated injury report, according to Greg Auman of FOX Sports. McMillan is trying to make his way back from multiple fractures in his neck and ligament damage that he suffered in a preseason game in August. The 24-year-old second-year pass-catcher has […]

Mike Evans Listed as Limited on Monday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (collarbone) was listed as limited on Monday's estimated injury report, according to FOX Sports' Greg Auman. Evans resumed practicing last week for the first time since breaking his collarbone in Week 7, but he was held out of the upset loss on Sunday to the New Orleans Saints. […]

Drake London Listed as a DNP on Monday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (knee) was listed as a non-participant on the team's estimated injury report on Monday, according to Greg Auman of FOX Sports. London hasn't practiced or played since spraining the PCL in his knee in Week 11, and although he's been listed as day-to-day this week, it's bad news that […]

Nick Chubb in Danger of Missing Week 15?

Houston Texans running back Nick Chubb (rib) could be in danger of missing the team's Week 15 contest against the Arizona Cardinals after he suffered a rib injury in Sunday night's win over the Kansas City Chiefs. "Woody Marks has done a nice job. He's handled himself very well, taking care of his body. It's […]

Trey Hendrickson Set for Core-Muscle Surgery, Expected to Miss Around Six Weeks

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson will undergo core-muscle surgery this week that is expected to keep him out for around six weeks, sources tell Adam Schefter of ESPN. Hendrickson initially was injured in the Week 6 game against the Green Bay Packers and then aggravated his injury two weeks later against the New York […]

Keaton Mitchell Considered Day-to-Day With Knee Injury

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said on Monday that running back Keaton Mitchell (knee) is considered day-to-day following his knee injury in Sunday's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Harbaugh called it good news on Mitchell, but his status for a crucial Week 15 divisional contest against the Cincinnati Bengals probably won't be determined until […]

Anthony Richardson Sr. Won't Come Off Injured Reserve This Week

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen said on Monday that quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. (eye) will not be activated from Injured Reserve this week, according to Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan. Richardson's status is suddenly worth watching now that starter Daniel Jones is out for the rest of the season after tearing his Achilles […]

Omarion Hampton Officially Activated From Injured Reserve

The Los Angeles Chargers officially activated running backs Omarion Hampton (ankle) and Hassan Haskins (hamstring) from Injured Reserve and onto the 53-man active roster for Monday night's game against the visiting Philadelphia Eagles. Hampton was considered questionable to return from IR. The 22-year-old first-rounder will be active for the first time since fracturing his left […]

Ravens Want to Get DeAndre Hopkins More Involved

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said on Monday that the team needs to get veteran wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins more involved on offense, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. In a tough 27-22 loss to the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers to give up a share of first place in the AFC North division, Hopkins […]

Drake London Considered Day-to-Day Going into Thursday Night

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said on Monday that wide receiver Drake London (knee) is day-to-day as the team begins preparations for their contest on Thursday Night Football in Week 15 against the division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. London has not practiced or played since suffering […]

No Long-Term Concerns for Jayden Daniels

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said that doctors examined quarterback Jayden Daniels (elbow) on Monday and said there are no long-term concerns after he aggravated his dislocated left elbow in the Week 14 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, according to John Keim of ESPN. Daniels has soreness in his elbow, but there […]

MRI Confirms Season-Ending Torn ACL for Zach Ertz

An MRI exam on Monday confirmed that Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz (knee) suffered a season-ending torn ACL in the Week 14 shutout loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. It's tough news for the 35-year-old veteran, who will finish his 13th year in the NFL with […]