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 […]

Michael Thomas Removed From Week 9 Injury Report

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (illness) practiced in full on Thursday and Friday and has officially been removed from the Week 9 injury report. He will suit up and play on Sunday against the Chicago Bears in a great matchup. The Bears defense has surrendered nine touchdowns to opposing wide receivers so far […]

Packers Ready To Cut Aaron Jones Loose?

When asked whether Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (hamstring) would play in Week 9 against the Los Angeles Rams, head coach Matt LaFleur said the team is "ready to cut him loose." Jones has been limited in practice this week with the same left-hamstring injury he picked up in the season opener, but […]

Dodgers Decline Lance Lynn's 2024 Option

The Los Angeles Dodgers will decline right-hander Lance Lynn's $18 million club option for the 2024 season, according to a source. The Dodgers choose to let one of their veteran starters under club control hit the open market this offseason. The 36-year-old will receive a $1 million buyout. It's possible the Dodgers will try to […]

Clayton Kershaw Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) announced on his Instagram account that he underwent left-shoulder surgery on Friday morning to fix the gleno-humeral ligaments and his shoulder capsule. Kershaw said he is "hopeful to return to play at some point next summer." The 35-year-old impending free agent is apparently not ready to retire, but […]

Kylen Granson To Return In Week 9

Indianapolis Colts tight end Kylen Granson (concussion) was a full participant in practice all week and was removed from the final Week 9 injury report on Friday. Granson has cleared the league's concussion protocol and will return to the field for the Colts after missing the last two contests. The 25-year-old's return is bad news […]

Josh Downs Questionable To Face Panthers

Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Josh Downs (knee) was limited in practice the last two days and is questionable to play in Week 9 against the Carolina Panthers. Downs tweaked his knee in practice on Thursday and was added to the injury report. The fact that the 22-year-old was able to practice at all on […]

Puka Nacua Questionable To Play In Week 9

Los Angeles Rams rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua (knee) is being listed as questionable to play in Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers, according to head coach Sean McVay. Nacua came out of the Week 8 loss to the Dallas Cowboys with some swelling in his knee and has been limited in practice this […]

Saquon Barkley Off The Week 9 Injury Report

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) had a full practice on Friday after being limited the previous two days and has been removed from the Week 9 injury report. He will play on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders. Barkley was likely just being rested earlier this week after missing some time early […]

Daniel Jones Doesn't Carry Injury Designation Into Week 9

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (neck) is officially off the Week 9 injury report on Friday and will play on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders. Jones will be returning under center for the G-Men after missing the last three games. Meanwhile, backup Tyrod Taylor (ribs) has been ruled out. It means that Tommy […]

Matthew Stafford Listed As Questionable

The Los Angeles Rams are listing quarterback Matthew Stafford (thumb) as questionable for Sunday's Week 9 game against the Green Bay Packers. Head coach Sean McVay said he's willing to take it right up to game time to decide whether Stafford will play after spraining the UCL in his right thumb in the Week 8 […]

Joe Mixon Good To Go Despite Questionable Tag

ESPN's Ben Baby writes that Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (chest) is good to go for the Week 9 Sunday night game against the Buffalo Bills, according to head coach Zac Taylor. However, on the team's official injury report on Friday he's listed as questionable despite practicing in full on Thursday and Friday. Mixon […]

Josh Allen Removed From Injury Report

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (shoulder) was removed from the final Week 9 injury report on Friday and will play on Sunday night against the Cincinnati Bengals. Allen was held out of practice on Wednesday with a right-shoulder injury that he initially suffered in Week 6, but he was back to a full practice a […]

DJ Chark Jr. Questionable In Week 9

Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Chark Jr. (elbow) was limited in practice on Thursday and Friday and is questionable to play in Week 9 against the Indianapolis Colts this Sunday. Chark missed practice on Wednesday and could be a game-time decision for Sunday's late slate of games. In addition to Chark, Laviska Shenault Jr. (ankle) […]

Robert Woods, Brevin Jordan To Miss Week 9

Houston Texans wide receiver Robert Woods (foot) and tight end Brevin Jordan (foot) will both miss the Week 9 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Woods also missed the Week 8 loss to the Carolina Panthers and hasn't practiced at all with the team since their Week 7 bye. The 31-year-old's foot injury could keep […]

Dameon Pierce Won't Play Against Buccaneers

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (ankle) will not play in the Week 9 game on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to an ankle injury he suffered in the Week 8 loss to the Carolina Panthers. With Pierce sidelined this weekend, it will allow Devin Singletary to work in a lead-back role for […]

Treylon Burks In Concussion Protocol

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel said that wide receiver Treylon Burks (concussion) is in the league's concussion protocol after suffering a scary injury late in the fourth quarter of the Thursday night loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in which he had to be taken off the field on a backboard. Burks briefly lost consciousness, […]

Chuba Hubbard Will Continue To Start Over Miles Sanders

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard will continue to start over Miles Sanders in Week 9 against the Indianapolis Colts. In the team's first win of the season over the Houston Texans in Week 8, Hubbard carried the ball 15 times for just 28 yards while catching two passes for an additional 26 yards. It […]