Mecole Hardman Jr. Dealing With Sprained Thumb

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. (thumb) isn't practicing on Wednesday due to a sprained thumb that he suffered in the Monday night loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. In four games since returning to the Chiefs this year, Hardman has been a non-factor on offense, catching eight passes on 10 targets for 41 […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Not Practicing To Begin Week 12 Prep

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (shoulder) is not practicing on Wednesday. Beckham had by far his best game of the season in last Thursday's win over the Cincinnati Bengals, catching four of his seven targets for a season-high 116 yards, but he also injured his shoulder late in the game and had to […]

Josh Downs Practicing On Wednesday

Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Josh Downs (knee) was on the practice field on Wednesday coming off the team's bye week. Downs has been battling a nagging knee injury since back in the spring. It has forced him to miss some practice time recently after aggravating it, but the 22-year-old hasn't missed any games. Downs […]

Rico Dowdle Questionable To Face The Commanders

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle (ankle) is listed as questionable to play on Thanksgiving on Thursday against the Washington Commanders. Dowdle missed practice on Monday and Tuesday but was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday, giving him a chance to suit up to continue his role as Tony Pollard's primary backup in Dallas' […]

Noah Brown, Robert Woods Not Practicing

Houston Texans wide receivers Noah Brown (knee) and Robert Woods (foot) were not seen at practice on Wednesday. Brown was inactive in the Week 11 win over the Arizona Cardinals and could be in danger of missing his second straight game this Sunday in a divisional clash with the Jacksonville Jaguars if he's unable to […]

Tee Higgins Not In Uniform Wednesday

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (hamstring) is not in uniform on Wednesday and was working on the rehab field during practice. It's not a good start to the week for Higgins, who is firmly in danger of missing his third straight game in Week 12 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, the 24-year-old still has […]

Dameon Pierce Back At Practice

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (ankle) is back on the practice field on Wednesday. It's a good sign for Pierce, who has missed the last three games due to an ankle injury. As long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks this week, he should have a chance to return for a divisional clash this […]

Antonio Gibson Questionable To Play On Thanksgiving

Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson (toe) is officially listed as questionable to play on Thanksgiving on Thursday against the division-rival Dallas Cowboys. Gibson is expected to be a game-time decision after he was inactive in the Week 11 loss to the New York Giants. With Gibson sidelined last Sunday, rookie Chris Rodriguez Jr. handled […]

Jamal Adams Expected To Return Thursday Night

The Seattle Seahawks are expecting safety Jamal Adams (knee) to return for their Thursday night meeting with the division-rival San Francisco 49ers in Week 12 after dealing with a knee injury that kept him out of the Week 11 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Adams was a full participant in the team's practice on […]

Bengals Not Expected To Alter Game Plan For Jake Browning

The Cincinnati Bengals offense is going to be less productive without Joe Burrow (wrist) at quarterback for the rest of the season. However, the Bengals coaching staff believes that Jake Browning, who has been with the team since 2021, can operate all facets of the offense and that it won't have to alter their game-planning […]

Jaylen Warren, George Pickens Could Benefit From New Offense

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler thinks that both Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren and wide receiver George Pickens could both benefit from the team's firing of offensive coordinator Matt Canada this week. Warren and Pickens should both be averaging more than eight carries a game and seven targets per game, respectively. Interim play-caller Mike Sullivan knows […]

Lamar Jackson Showing Improved Leadership

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has shown noticeably improved leadership this year. "He's evolving," a team source said. "There's a different air about him, with better communication." Jackson has been emboldened by his new five-year, $260 million extension while also working with new offensive coordinator Todd Monken. He has also been more aggressive checking into […]

Darius Slayton Won't Practice Wednesday

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (neck), who is dealing with a neck injury and not an arm ailment, will not practice on Wednesday. Slayton injured his neck late in the first half of the Week 11 win over the Washington Commanders and was unable to return in the second half. Before the injury, […]

Kyren Williams Returning To Practice, Expected To Play In Week 12

The Los Angeles Rams officially designated running back Kyren Williams (ankle) to return to practice on Wednesday and he is expected to come off Injured Reserve and play in Week 12 against the Arizona Cardinals. Williams sprained his left ankle in Week 6 but has spent the required four games on IR and is apparently […]

Aaron Rodgers Hopes To Practice In Two Weeks

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) is hoping he can return to the practice field in two weeks, which is only three months removed from surgery on his left Achilles. His unofficial target for a return to game action is the team's Dec. 24 game against the Washington Commanders. Rodgers has maintained throughout his […]

Ron Rivera On The Hot Seat?

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera didn't help his shaky job status with the team's six-turnover loss to the New York Giants in Week 11. Even before that game, people in the building had openly wondered whether a change could come during the Week 14 bye. The Commanders will be heavy underdogs for their Thanksgiving […]

Justin Fields' Future Tenuous In Chicago?

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields will effectively be auditioning to keep the starting job the rest of the season. If the season ended now and the Bears have the top pick in next year's draft, ESPN's Dan Graziano's best guess has the team taking USC's Caleb Williams first overall and then trying to trade Fields. […]

Mack Hollins, Taylor Heinicke To Be Limited Wednesday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mack Hollins (ankle) and backup quarterback Taylor Heinicke (hamstring) will be limited in practice on Wednesday coming off their bye week. Hollins was unable to practice at all or play in Week 10, but he's trending in the right direction to suit up in Week 12 against the New Orleans Saints […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. Likely To Be Active Friday

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said that running back Jeff Wilson Jr. will likely be active in Week 12 against the division-rival New York Jets this Friday after he was a healthy scratch in the Week 11 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. "Jeff is ready, fully healthy and I'm ready for the people's […]

De'Von Achane Will Practice Wednesday

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters that rookie running back De'Von Achane (knee) will practice on Wednesday and how much (if at all) he'll play this Friday against the New York Jets will be determined during that practice. Achane was listed as limited on Tuesday's estimated injury report after the team held a […]

Kareem Jackson's Four-Game Suspension Upheld

Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson's four-game suspension for violating the league's player-safety rules was upheld by hearing officer Derrick Brooks, who was appointed by the NFL and Players Association, on Tuesday. It's the second suspension for Jackson this year after he lowered his head on a hard hit of Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs on […]

Pirates Sign Gilberto Celestino To Minor-League Deal

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed free-agent outfielder Gilberto Celestino to a minor-league deal on Monday, according to sources. Celestino made his big-league debut with the Minnesota Twins in 2021 and hit just .136 (8-for-59) with two homers and three RBI in 23 games before getting more of a chance in 2022 over a 122-game span. In […]

Cardinals Re-Sign Wilking Rodriguez To Minor-League Deal

The St. Louis Cardinals announced on Tuesday that they re-signed right-handed reliever Wilking Rodriguez (shoulder) to a minor-league deal that includes a non-roster invitation to spring training next year. Rodriguez, 33, will return to the organization in 2024 to give them more relief depth. He has not appeared in the major leagues since pitching two […]

Will Levis Not Present At Tuesday's Walkthrough

Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Will Levis (undisclosed) was not present at the team's walkthrough practice on Tuesday. Instead, Ryan Tannehill and Malik Willis were the only two QBs on the field. It's unclear what exactly the reason was for Levis not participating, but he has been playing through a minor foot issue in recent weeks. […]

Deshaun Watson Has Shoulder Surgery Tuesday

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) underwent successful surgery to fix a displaced fracture in his right shoulder on Tuesday in Los Angeles. The procedure was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache. Watson is expected to be ready for the start of the 2024 season. The 28-year-old signal-caller was also dealing with a sprained right rotator […]

Garrett Wilson Still Dealing With Elbow Injury

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (elbow) remains on the Week 12 injury report with an elbow injury and was listed as a limited participant in practice on Tuesday. Wilson was listed as questionable going into the Week 11 game against the Buffalo Bills with an elbow injury, but he suited up and played […]

Durham Smythe Listed As DNP Tuesday

Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Tuesday's estimated injury report after the Dolphins held a walkthrough practice. Smythe's status on a short week for this Friday's contest against the New York Jets is now in question, but he will have two more days to get back on the […]

Tyreek Hill, Chase Claypool Limited At Practice

Miami Dolphins wide receivers Tyreek Hill (hand) and Chase Claypool (knee) were both listed as limited on Tuesday's estimated injury report after the team held a walkthrough practice. Meanwhile, Braxton Berrios (hamstring) was listed as a full-go. Hill left the Week 11 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday and went to the locker […]

Raheem Mostert, De'Von Achane Limited Tuesday

Miami Dolphins running backs Raheem Mostert (ankle, knee) and rookie De'Von Achane (knee) were both listed as limited on Tuesday's estimated injury report after the team held a walkthrough practice. Mostert was also limited in practice last week with ankle and knee injuries, but he proceeded to handle 23 touches for 93 scrimmage yards in […]

Paul DeJong Agrees With White Sox

Free-agent infielder Paul DeJong agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, pending a physical, according to a source. The rebuilding White Sox are taking a cheap flier on a former All-Star. The 30-year-old right-handed-hitting DeJong made the National League All-Star team in 2019 with the St. Louis Cardinals, when […]