Brett Rypien Being Signed to Bengals Active Roster

The Cincinnati Bengals are signing quarterback Brett Rypien from the practice squad to the active 53-man roster on Tuesday, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. With starter Joe Burrow (toe) out around three months after having surgery on his injured toe, Rypien is now in line to serve as the backup to Jake Browning, […]

Justin Fields Likely Out in Week 3 if he Doesn't Practice Wednesday and Thursday

New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (head) is in the league's concussion protocol after his head slammed to the turf in Sunday's Week 2 loss to the Buffalo Bills, and he's unlikely to play in Week 3 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers if he is unable to practice on Wednesday and Thursday, according to head […]

Khalil Mack Won't Return Against Raiders on Monday

Updating a previous report, the Los Angeles Chargers announced that Pro Bowl pass-rusher Khalil Mack (elbow) will not return on Monday Night Football in the divisional matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders after he suffered an elbow injury in the second quarter. Mack was in significant pain when his elbow was caught between a teammate […]

Khalil Mack Questionable to Return on Monday With Elbow Injury

Los Angeles Chargers pass-rusher Khalil Mack (elbow) injured his elbow in Monday night's divisional clash against the Las Vegas Raiders in the second quarter and is questionable to return, according to the team. It was an ugly-looking injury that occurred when Mack's elbow was caught between a fellow defender and the Raiders player he was […]

Raheem Mostert Inactive Again in Week 2

Las Vegas Raiders running back Raheem Mostert is once again a healthy scratch for Week 2 in a Monday night matchup against the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers. Mostert was also a healthy scratch last Sunday in the season-opening win over the New England Patriots. The 33-year-old is buried on the Raiders' RB depth chart early […]

Brock Bowers Officially Active on Monday Night

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (knee) is officially active for Monday night's divisional clash in Sin City against the visiting Los Angeles Chargers, according to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. Bowers suffered a knee injury in the Week 1 win over the New England Patriots and was listed as questionable for Week […]

Jason Adam Expected to Miss 6-9 Months

San Diego Padres right-handed reliever Jason Adam (quadriceps) had surgery on Sept. 3 and has a timetable for recovery of six to nine months, according to MLB.com. Adam felt his quadriceps muscle pop while trying to make a play on a ball on Sept. 1 against the Baltimore Orioles and was carted off the field […]

Joe Musgrove Holding Out Hope he Can Contribute in Playoffs

San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove (elbow) started playing catch in early April and has been throwing bullpen sessions since early August. It's still unlikely that Musgrove will pitch this year after recovering from Tommy John surgery to fix a torn UCL in his right elbow, but he's holding out hope that he can return […]

Nestor Cortes Resumes Throwing Off a Mound

San Diego Padres left-hander Nestor Cortes (biceps) played catch from 90 feet last Thursday and felt good enough to throw off a mound on Saturday, according to MLB.com. Cortes was put on the 15-day injured list on Sept. 4 (retroactive to Sept. 4) with left-biceps tendinitis that he began experiencing following his start on Sept. […]

Marcus Semien Takes Batting Practice on Monday

Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien (foot) took batting practice on Monday at Daikin Park before the series opener against the division-rival Houston Astros, according to Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News. Semien is three and a half weeks removed from a broken left foot that he suffered in late August. The 34-year-old veteran […]

Shemar Stewart Doubtful to Play in Week 3

Cincinnati Bengals rookie first-round defensive end Shemar Stewart (ankle) is considered doubtful to play in Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings after suffering a right-ankle injury in the Week 2 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, according to head coach Zac Taylor. There is no timetable for Stewart's return, so he shouldn't be considered […]

Alex Highsmith Expected to Avoid Landing on Injured Reserve

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (ankle), who suffered what head coach Mike Tomlin called a high-ankle sprain in the Week 2 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, is not likely to be put on Injured Reserve, sources told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. While high-ankle sprains can sometimes sideline players for up to four […]

Marvin Harrison Jr. Needs to be More Involved for Cardinals Offense

While Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said he's not concerned about the amount of targets that second-year wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. gets, he knows that his being involved is what is best for the offense. "I know he's got to touch the football for our offense to play at its premium," Gannon said. […]

Chargers Place Denzel Perryman on Injured Reserve

The Los Angeles Chargers placed linebacker Denzel Perryman (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Monday after he suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Week 1 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Brazil, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Perryman is considered week-to-week and will have to miss at least four games after being put […]

Jauan Jennings Day-to-Day With Ankle Injury

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (ankle) injured his ankle in the Week 2 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday and will be evaluated day-to-day through this week, according to David Lombardi of The Athletic. It's been one thing after another for Jennings health-wise since offseason workouts, when he suffered a calf […]

Malik Washington on the Week 3 Injury Report

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Malik Washington (thumb) is dealing with a thumb injury and was listed as a limited participant on Monday's practice estimation. Washington apparently came down with a thumb injury in the 33-27 loss to the New England Patriots in Week 2 on Sunday, putting his status somewhat in question for Thursday's Week […]

Darren Waller Picks Up Limited Tag on Monday

Although Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller (hip) is not expected to make his debut with the team in Week 3 on Thursday night against the division-rival Buffalo Bills, the Dolphins listed him as limited on Monday's practice estimation. Waller has yet to practice this year and has been inactive for the first two weeks, […]

Jaylen Wright Limited on Monday's Practice Estimation

Miami Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright (knee) was listed as a limited participant for the team's estimated practice report on Monday. Wright has not played in either of the first two games of the season, but he'll have a shot to be active for the first time this Thursday night against the division-rival Buffalo Bills […]

Jaylon Johnson Likely to Miss Rest of the Season

Updating a previous report on Monday, Chicago Bears All-Pro cornerback Jaylon Johnson (groin) is likely to miss the rest of the season with a groin injury that will require surgery, sources told Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. There is an outside chance that Johnson will be able to return late in the year if Chicago […]

Dameon Pierce a Healthy Scratch on Monday Night

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce is a healthy inactive for Week 2 on Monday Night Football against the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Pierce was active in the Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Rams but only played seven offensive snaps and had three rushing attempts for five yards. With the 25-year-old in street […]

Christian Watson Expects to Begin Practicing in Week 4

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (knee) said he anticipates returning to practice when his window opens up, according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. Watson will be on the Physically Unable to Perform list through Week 4 after tearing his right ACL in the Week 18 regular-season finale last year. With Green Bay's […]

Texans Want to Get Nick Chubb More Touches

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said in a radio appearance that he wants to get veteran running back Nick Chubb more touches. With Joe Mixon (ankle, foot) on the Non-Football Injury list to begin the season, Chubb handled 13 carries for a team-high 60 yards in the Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles […]

Dan Quinn Says Jayden Daniels is "Day-to-Day"

It's unclear if Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (knee) will be able to play in Week 3 against the Las Vegas Raiders after suffering a knee sprain in last Thursday night's loss to the Green Bay Packers, and as of Monday, head coach Dan Quinn is calling him day-to-day. "Here's what I know -- he […]

Rams Place Ahkello Witherspoon on Injured Reserve

The Los Angeles Rams placed cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (shoulder) on Injured Reserve on Monday after he suffered a broken clavicle in the Week 3 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. In two games to begin the year, the 30-year-old defensive back had three tackles and a pass breakup […]

Bears Want to Get More Packages for Luther Burden III

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson said the team wants to get more packages on offense for rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III, according to Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune. "Going into this week, we're going to have a lot more competition," Johnson said when asked about Burden and rookie first-round tight end Colston […]

Jose Altuve Returns Against Rangers

Houston Astros infielder/outfielder Jose Altuve (foot) is starting at second base and will bat cleanup for the Astros in Monday's series opener against the division-rival Texas Rangers and right-hander Jack Leiter at Daikin Park. Altuve was pulled from Saturday's game early against the Atlanta Braves with soreness in his right foot and didn't start in […]

Elly De La Cruz Batting Seventh for Reds on Monday

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz has been dropped to seventh in the batting order on Monday at Busch Stadium for the series opener against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals and left-hander Matthew Liberatore. This will be the first time all season that De La Cruz has hit anywhere besides third in the lineup. […]

Xander Bogaerts Targeting a Return During Final Week of Regular Season

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (foot), who is recovering from a left foot non-displaced fracture, is targeting a return during the final week of the regular season, according to MLB.com. Bogaerts was able to take ground balls, track pitches from live arms, and swing in the cage on Saturday, and is getting closer to […]

Masyn Winn to Undergo Arthroscopic Knee Surgery

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (knee), who has been shut down for the rest of the season due to a torn meniscus in his right knee, will undergo arthroscopic surgery early in the offseason, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic. Winn, who will be a National League Gold Glove candidate, played through his […]

Jack Suwinski Back From the Injured List

Pittsburgh Pirates interim manager Don Kelly said that outfielder Jack Suwinski (groin) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Monday, according to Alex Stumpf of MLB.com. In a corresponding move, the team optioned outfielder Ji Hwan Bae to Triple-A Indianapolis. The Pirates have yet to release their starting lineup for Monday's series opener […]