Aidan O'Connell Expected To Start, Jimmy Garoppolo To The Bench

The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to start rookie quarterback Aidan O'Connell in Week 9 against the New York Giants and going forward, with Jimmy Garoppolo heading to the bench. The Raiders cleaned house Tuesday night by firing both head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler, and they also axed offensive coordinator Mick […]

Raiders Fire Josh McDaniels, Dave Ziegler

The Las Vegas Raiders fired head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler on Tuesday night, according to sources. The move comes on Halloween night after the Raiders lost 26-14 on Monday Night Football to the Detroit Lions to drop to 3-5 on the year. "After much thought about what the Raiders need to […]

Max Scherzer Won't Pitch Again In World Series

The Texas Rangers announced on Tuesday that they have removed right-hander Max Scherzer (back) from the World Series roster after he had his start cut short in Game 3 on Monday night due to a back spasm. He is being replaced on the roster by left-hander Brock Burke, who will give Texas more bullpen depth […]

Adolis Garcia Removed From World Series Roster

The Texas Rangers announced on Tuesday that outfielder Adolis Garcia (oblique) was removed from the World Series roster after suffering a moderate left-oblique strain in Game 3 on Monday night. It's a huge loss for the Rangers offensively, although it helps that the Rangers now have a 3-1 series lead after winning again in Arizona […]

Tyjae Spears Looks Ready For Week 9

Tennessee Titans rookie running back Tyjae Spears (ankle) was listed as a full participant in Tuesday's walkthrough after being listed as limited on Monday's estimated injury report. The Titans are giving most of their injured players some extra rest on a short week as they prepare to face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday […]

Adolis Garcia Available Off Bench For Game 4

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia (oblique) isn't starting in Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, but he'll be available off the bench after working out. Travis Jankowski will make the start in right field and will bat ninth against Diamondbacks left-handed opener Joe Mantiply. According to RangersToday.com's Jeff Wilson, […]

Chris Moore Expected To Be Available Thursday Night

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Chris Moore is currently away from the team due to a personal matter and hasn't practice this week, but he's expected to be available for Thursday night's contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Moore didn't draw a single target for the second time this year in the Week 8 win over the […]

Aaron Rodgers Hasn't Started Jogging

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) isn't jogging yet but is walking normally in his recovery from a torn Achilles he suffered in Week 1. Rodgers said he's able to "put legitimate weight onto it, transfer my weight, get onto my front door, do really high-percentage, body-weight walking and calf raises." The future Hall […]

Giants Add Matt Barkley To Practice Squad

The New York Giants signed quarterback Matt Barkley to their practice squad on Tuesday, according to Tuesday's NFL transaction wire. Barkley hasn't played in the NFL since 2020 with the Buffalo Bills and was with the team in training camp before being cut before the regular season due to an injury. The 33-year-old has history […]

Kenny Pickett Limited In Tuesday's Practice

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (ribs) was listed as a limited participant in Tuesday's walkthrough practice. Pickett was listed as limited on Monday's estimated practice report as well. The 25-year-old injured his ribs in the Week 8 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars and is questionable to play on a short week on Thursday night against […]

Cardinals Still Deciding Between Kyler Murray, Clayton Tune In Week 9

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said the team still hasn't decided on who will start at quarterback in Week 9 against the Cleveland Browns. The Cardinals traded Joshua Dobbs, who had started all eight games this year, to the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday. Kyler Murray (knee) is progressing from a torn ACL he suffered […]

Dodgers Outright Tyler Cyr To Triple-A

The Los Angeles Dodgers outrighted right-hander Tyler Cyr (shoulder) to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday after he cleared waivers. Cyr made two relief appearances for the Dodgers and tossed 1 2/3 scoreless innings at the big-league level with two strikeouts before finishing the year on the 60-day injured list with a shoulder impingement. The 30-year-old […]

Caleb Boushley Outrighted Off 40-Man Roster

The Milwaukee Brewers opened up a spot on their 40-man roster on Tuesday by outrighting right-hander Caleb Boushley to Triple-A Nashville after he cleared waivers. The 29-year-old made his major-league debut in 2023 with the Brew Crew but pitched just 2 1/3 innings of relief on Sept. 29 against the Chicago Cubs, allowing an earned […]

Emmanuel Rivera Starting Over Evan Longoria In Game 4

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Evan Longoria will retreat to the bench for Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday against the visiting Texas Rangers. Instead, Emmanuel Rivera will start at the hot corner and bat eighth against Rangers left-hander Andrew Heaney. Rivera has gone 2-for-2 with a double, two RBI, a walk and two […]

Easton McGee, Adam Oller, Luis Torrens Outrighted

The Seattle Mariners outrighted right-handers Easton McGee (elbow) and Adam Oller and catcher Luis Torrens to Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday. McGee had Tommy John surgery on his right elbow in May and is expected to be sidelined into the second half of the 2024 campaign. The 25-year-old has thrown 9 2/3 scoreless innings with a […]

Mets Claim Penn Murfee Off Waivers From Mariners

The New York Mets claimed right-hander Penn Murfee (elbow) off waivers from the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday. Murfee pitched to a nice 1.29 ERA (4.26 FIP) with a 1.07 WHIP, 10 walks and 16 strikeouts in 14 innings over 16 relief appearances for Seattle in his second MLB season in 2023 before having surgery in […]

Commanders Asking For Day 2 Pick For Jacoby Brissett

The Washington Commanders have taken calls on backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett, but the price has been prohibitive for other teams, as they are asking for a Day 2 draft pick. However, Brissett's price could come down now after the Arizona Cardinals sent quarterback Joshua Dobbs to the Minnesota Vikings for a late-round pick swap on […]

Teams Interested In Trading For Ezekiel Elliott

Running back-needy NFL teams have reached out to the New England Patriots about the availability of running back Ezekiel Elliott, according to sources. Elliott will be a free agent again after the 2023 season, and the two-time All-Pro has 260 rushing yards and two touchdowns this year. It remains to be seen if the Pats […]

Commanders Taking Calls On Chase Young

The Washington Commanders already traded pass-rusher Montez Sweat to the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, but they may not be done with Tuesday's deadline quickly approaching at 4 pm ET. Sources are saying that the Commanders are now taking calls on former No. 2 overall pick Chase Young. Sweat was in the final year of his […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Looks Terrible In Return From Back Injury

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo missed Week 7 due to a back injury but returned on Monday night to face the Detroit Lions. Garoppolo's offensive line didn't do him any favors, but he also didn't look good at all and missed a couple wide open receivers. He finished the 26-14 loss by going 10-for-21 […]

Davante Adams Hasn't Requested A Trade

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams has not requested a trade with the deadline on Tuesday, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation. Adams was at a loss for words after the 26-14 loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football after he caught just one of his seven targets for […]

Michael Mayer Catches One Pass Monday Night

Las Vegas Raiders rookie tight end Michael Mayer and the rest of the Raiders pass-catchers didn't really have much of a chance to do anything in Monday night's 26-14 loss to the Detroit Lions to close out Week 8 action. Mayer was targeted only two times and came down with one catch for a 19-yard […]

Josh Reynolds' Role Continues To Shrink

Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds was barely involved again in the 26-14 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football, catching his only target for a 13-yard gain. Reynolds played 83 percent of the offensive snaps, but it amounted to very little in terms of production, and he hasn't been targeted more […]

49ers, Bills Interested In Jaylon Johnson

The San Francisco 49ers and Buffalo Bills are among those discussing potential trades for Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson, according to a source. The Dallas Cowboys to this point have not been involved. The league's trade deadline is at 4 pm ET on Tuesday. Johnson has requested a trade from Chicago and is likely to […]

Bears Acquiring Montez Sweat From Commanders

The Chicago Bears and Washington Commanders have agreed to a trade on Tuesday that is expected to send defensive end Montez Sweat to the Bears for a 2024 second-round pick, according to sources. Sweat is in the final year of his contract and the Commanders are opting for a draft pick now. Meanwhile, the Bears […]

Al Woods Suffers Torn Achilles

New York Jets defensive tackle Al Woods (Achilles) suffered a season-ending torn Achilles in the Week 8 overtime win over the New York Giants on Sunday. It's a big loss for the Jets defensive line, as Woods was a key piece for the team's run defense. With Woods on the field this year, the Jets […]

Bucs To Sign John Wolford To Active Roster

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will sign quarterback John Wolford from their practice squad to the active roster on Tuesday. The move comes after the Los Angeles Rams tried to pluck Wolford off Tampa's practice squad on Monday because of a right-thumb injury that quarterback Matthew Stafford suffered in the Week 8 loss to the Dallas […]

Andrew Heaney Gets The Nod For Game 4 Against Arizona

Texas Rangers left-hander Andrew Heaney has been named the starter for Game 4 of the World Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday. The Rangers were initially expected to use right-hander Jon Gray as the Game 4 starter, but those plans were scrapped after he threw three shutout innings for the win in Game 3 […]

Joe Mantiply To Start For Arizona In Game 4 Of World Series

Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Joe Mantiply will get the "start" for Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday against the visiting Texas Rangers. He'll be opposed by left-hander Andrew Heaney. Mantiply will merely be serving as the opener in what is expected to be a bullpen game for the Diamondbacks as they look to even […]

Max Scherzer Dealing With Back Spasm

Texas Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer (back) said the injury that forced him to leave Game 3 of the World Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night after three innings is not a strain but a spasm. He said it's happened to him before and he was clear in 48-72 hours, but other times it's […]