Justin Jefferson Officially Placed On Injured Reserve

The Minnesota Vikings officially placed All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson (hamstring) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday due to a hamstring injury he suffered in the Week 5 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The Vikes also put backup quarterback Nick Mullens (back) on IR. In corresponding moves, Minnesota signed receivers N'Keal Harry and Trishton Jackson […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. Will Practice Wednesday

Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (ribs) will return to practice for the first time on Wednesday, which opens his 21-day window to be activated from Injured Reserve. It comes at a perfect time for the Dolphins after they placed impressive rookie De'Von Achane (knee) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday. Achane will now miss […]

Miles Sanders Now Dealing With Shoulder Injury

Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich said that running back Miles Sanders (shoulder) will not practice on Wednesday due to a shoulder issue. Sanders has been on the injury report all year so far with a groin injury he dealt with in training camp, but he hasn't missed any time. It remains to be seen […]

Daniel Jones Won't Practice On Wednesday

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that quarterback Daniel Jones (neck) is sore and will not practice on Wednesday due to the neck injury he suffered in the Week 5 loss to the Miami Dolphins. The Giants are still listing Jones as day-to-day, and they said earlier this week that they were optimistic […]

Tee Higgins Considered Day-To-Day In Week 6

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that wide receiver Tee Higgins (rib) is day-to-day heading into the Week 6 contest against the Seattle Seahawks this Sunday. Higgins suffered a rib fracture in Week 4 and was subsequently held out of the Week 5 win over the Arizona Cardinals. The 24-year-old was able to put […]

David Njoku Missing From Practice Wednesday

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (shoulder) is not practicing on Wednesday. Njoku suffered burns on his face and arm before the Week 4 game against the Baltimore Ravens, but he played in the contest and caught six passes for 46 yards on seven targets. He may be dealing with a new injury to his […]

Deshaun Watson Not Practicing Wednesday

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) is not practicing on Wednesday. Watson suffered a right rotator-cuff contusion in Week 3 and was held out of action in Week 4 before the team's bye in Week 5. Even with a week off to rest, the 28-year-old signal-caller isn't a lock to return this weekend to face […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Day-To-Day After Missing Practice Wednesday

Detroit Lions rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) is being considered day-to-day heading into a Week 6 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after not practicing on Wednesday. The first-rounder was added to the injury report late last week and was inactive in the Week 5 win over the Carolina Panthers. Until we know more […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Will Practice Wednesday

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (abdomen) will practice on Wednesday. The Lions said on Monday that they were optimistic about St. Brown's chances of playing in Week 6 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after they held him out of their Week 5 victory over the Carolina Panthers last Sunday. His return to practice, […]

Francisco Lindor Has Surgery On His Elbow

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (elbow) had surgery on Tuesday to remove a bone spur from his right elbow. The Mets are saying that Lindor is expected to be fully ready for the start of spring training next year. It's a notable development heading into the offseason, but it shouldn't affect the 29-year-old for […]

Yuki Matsui To Pursue MLB Contract This Winter

Rakuten Eagles left-hander Yuki Matsui will exercise his international free-agent rights and pursue a major-league contract this winter. The 27-year-old southpaw became the youngest player in Nippon Professional Baseball history to reach 200 saves in 2023, and he has a pristine 1.42 ERA over the last three seasons with a 36.4 percent strikeout rate. Matsui […]

Yariel Rodriguez Impresses In Tryout For MLB Teams

Cuban right-hander Yariel Rodriguez impressed on Tuesday in his first tryout with more than 15 major-league teams watching in the Dominican Republic. The 26-year-old showed nice velocity, pitch movement and spin rate after six months without playing in a game. He features a fastball, slider, curveball, splitter and change up in his repertoire, with his […]

Bryce Elder Starting Game 3 For Braves

Atlanta Braves right-hander Bryce Elder will start Game 3 of the National League Division Series on Wednesday in Philadelphia against the Phillies. Elder gets the nod over rookie AJ Smith-Shawver in a pivotal game on the road against the division-rival Phillies. The 24-year-old wasn't as good in the second half of the regular season but […]

Jackson Chourio To Start At Triple-A Next Year

Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Jackson Chourio will start next season back at Triple-A Nashville. "It's hard to put a timetable on it for a 19-year-old,"general manager Matt Arnold said, "but he has a chance to be really special." Chourio is the team's top prospect and is listed as the No. 2 overall prospect in all […]

Roschon Johnson Remains In Concussion Protocol

Chicago Bears rookie running back Roschon Johnson (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol heading into Week 6 against the Minnesota Vikings this Sunday. Johnson's status this week takes on added significance with Khalil Herbert expected to miss multiple weeks with a high-ankle sprain. Johnson, Herbert and Travis Homer (hamstring) were hurt in last Thursday's […]

Dolphins Putting De'Von Achane On Injured Reserve

The Miami Dolphins are placing rookie running back De'Von Achane (knee) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday due to the knee injury he suffered in the Week 5 win over the New York Giants, according to sources. Achane will now have to miss the team's next four games, and with the bye coming in Week 10, […]

Texans Sign Jason Verrett To Their Practice Squad

The Houston Texans signed free-agent cornerback Jason Verrett to their practice squad on Wednesday. Verrett spent the last four years with the San Francisco 49ers, and Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans was the team's defensive coordinator for the last two seasons. Verrett's NFL career has been plagued by constant injuries. He played in one game […]

DaQuan Jones Placed On Injured Reserve

The Buffalo Bills placed defensive tackle DaQuan Jones (pectoral) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday, so he'll have to miss at least the next four games. Head coach Sean McDermott told reporters that "the door hasn't been shut" on Jones potentially returning this year. Linebacker Baylor Spector (hamstring) was designated to return from Injured Reserve. McDermott […]

Bill Belichick On The Hot Seat?

There is a school of thought that suggests New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has earned the right to go out on his own accord, but owner Robert Kraft doesn't subscribe to that thinking, writes The Athletic's Jeff Howe. Belichick is pursuing Don Shula's all-time wins record, but over the last two weeks, Belichick […]

Bill Belichick Confirms Mac Jones Will Start Against Raiders

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick confirmed that quarterback Mac Jones will make the start in Week 6 against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. "Yeah, we're not making any changes," Belichick said. After an atrocious year on offense in 2022, Jones and the Patriots haven't been much better in 2023, especially over the […]

Anthony Richardson Expected To Miss 4-8 Weeks

Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson (shoulder), who was placed on Injured Reserve on Wednesday, is expected to miss four to eight weeks, depending on his rehab and whether he would still need surgery on his right shoulder, according to a source. Richardson suffered an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder in the Week […]

Max Scherzer To Throw Sim Game Wednesday

Texas Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer (shoulder) said he will throw a simulated game on Wednesday to see how many pitches he can build up to. Scherzer said his arm felt normal on Tuesday. This will be Scherzer's second simulated game, with his first going three innings before the American League Division Series. The 39-year-old future […]

Jose Urquidy To Start Game 4 Against Twins

Houston Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy will start Game 4 of the American League Division Series on Wednesday in Minnesota against the Twins. It will be Urquidy instead of right-hander J.P. France in Game 4 as the Astros look to finish off the Twins and advance to the Championship Series. The 28-year-old Urquidy will be making […]

La'El Collins Works Out For Jets

Veteran free-agent offensive lineman La'El Collins worked out for the New York Jets on Tuesday and is now on his way to visit with the New York Giants, according to a source. The former Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman played in 15 games for the Cincinnati Bengals but also tore both his ACL and MCL in […]

Giants Designate Cole Beasley To Return From Injured Reserve

The New York Giants designated wide receiver Cole Beasley (leg) to return from the practice-squad Injured Reserve on Tuesday ahead of the Week 6 game on Sunday against his former team, the Buffalo Bills. Beasley has missed the first five weeks of the season while on IR. The 34-year-old veteran is back to practice and […]

Tyquan Thornton Back On The Practice Field

New England Patriots wide receiver Tyquan Thornton (shoulder) returned to practice on Tuesday as the team opened his 21-day window to return from Injured Reserve. The second-year wideout missed the first five weeks of the season while on IR, but he could make his 2023 debut in Week 6 against the Las Vegas Raiders if […]

Greg Dulcich Returns To Practice

Denver Broncos tight end Greg Dulcich (hamstring) returned to practice on Tuesday with the team opening his 21-day window to be activated from Injured Reserve. Dulcich has missed the last four games after getting hurt in the season opener and is getting closer to making his return. However, the Broncos play on a short week […]

Mac Jones Expected To Start In Week 6

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones is expected to start in Week 6 against the Las Vegas Raiders, but it will be an important week of practice for Jones as the Patriots evaluate every position on the roster on the heels of the two worst losses of head coach Bill Belichick's career. Jones has been […]

Daniel Jones Dealing With New Neck Injury

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (neck) said the neck injury he suffered in the Week 5 loss to the Miami Dolphins is different than the neck injury he dealt with in the past. Jones said he's feeling better and will continue to get treatment as he looks to be available for the Week 6 […]

Javonte Williams Was "Close" To Playing Last Week

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (quadriceps) was "close" to playing in the Week 5 loss to the New York Jets, according to head coach Sean Payton. Payton hinted that if it had been a playoff game, Williams might have been able to play. The Broncos rested Williams out of an abundance of caution after […]