Roschon Johnson Could Quickly Become Bears' Best Back

Right now, Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert is the team's top RB. However, rookie Roschon Johnson could become the team's best back as early as Week 3 or 4, according to The Athletic's Adam Jahns. Johnson has been everything the team said he'd be after taking him in the fourth round this year, from […]

Bryce Young Expected To Spread The Ball Around

With wide receiver DJ Moore now in Chicago, The Athletic's Joe Person writes that the Carolina Panthers plan to have rookie first-round quarterback Bryce Young spread the ball around among a receiving crew that includes newcomers Adam Thielen, DJ Chark Jr. and rookie second-rounder Jonathan Mingo. Thielen caught a lot of shallow-crossers in the preseason, […]

Bills Likely Have Big Plans For Dalton Kincaid

The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia writes that the Buffalo Bills likely have big plans for impressive rookie tight end Dalton Kincaid to begin the year and have longed for a 12-personnel look to challenge opposing defenses for a long time. Kincaid has looked like a perfect fit in Buffalo through every stage of the spring and […]

Temper Expectations For Kyle Pitts

The Athletic's Josh Kendall suggests that fantasy managers shouldn't be taking Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts high in their drafts, unless you want to live dangerously. Pitts caught 28 passes for 356 yards and two touchdowns last year and had his season cut short due to an MCL tear. Head coach Arthur Smith has […]

Tytus Howard Practicing With A Cast

Houston Texans right tackle Tytus Howard (hand) was at practice on Monday with a cast on his hand after breaking his hand a month ago. Howard needed surgery for his hand, and it's unknown if he'll get the green light to suit up for the regular season opener in Week 1 this Sunday against the […]

Terron Armstead Misses Monday's Practice

Miami Dolphins left tackle Terron Armstead (leg) missed the team's first regular season practice of the year on Monday. Despite missing practice, Armstead is progressing nicely and could be ready to play in Week 1 of the 2023 regular season against the Los Angeles Chargers this Sunday. If the 32-year-old veteran is unable to gain […]

B.J. Ojulari "Ready To Go" For Week 1

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said that second-round rookie outside linebacker B.J. Ojulari (knee), who underwent offseason knee surgery, will be "ready to go" for Week 1 of the 2023 regular season this Sunday against the Washington Commanders. Ojulari and the Cardinals run defense should have their work cut out for them on the […]

Marquis Haynes Lands On Injured Reserve

The Carolina Panthers placed linebacker Marquis Haynes (back) on Injured Reserve on Monday due to a back injury that will keep him out for at least the first four games of the regular season. With Haynes starting the year on the sidelines, it should mean that Yetur Gross-Matos will see more defensive snaps on the […]

Brian Burns Continues Hold-In

Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns declined to take part in another practice on Monday while he looks for a new contract entering the final year of his rookie deal in 2023. Burns hasn't explained why he's been sitting out, but head coach Frank Reich said it was a "business decision." "My view of Brian Burns […]

Jaxon Smith-Njigba Practices Again Monday

Seattle Seahawks rookie wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (wrist) was present for another practice on Monday. Smith-Njigba had surgery on Aug. 24 to fix a small fracture in his left wrist, but he's been able to practice of late and should be available for the team's Week 1 season opener against the Los Angeles Rams this […]

Cole Beasley Put On Injured Reserve

The New York Giants placed wide receiver Cole Beasley (quadriceps) on their practice-squad Injured Reserve on Monday and signed receiver Cam Sims to the practice squad in a corresponding move. It means that Beasley won't be eligible to play in the team's first four games of the regular season. Beasley was left off the 53-man […]

Tyler Huntley Rejoins Team For Practice

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley (hamstring) returned to practice on Monday after missing all of last week. It's a good sign that Huntley rejoined the team to begin the week heading into the regular season opener in Week 1 on Sunday against the Houston Texans, but he's still not a lock to be active as […]

James Robinson Works Out For Colts

Free-agent running back James Robinson worked out for the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, according to a source. Robinson is looking to latch on with yet another team before the start of the 2023 regular season this Thursday night. The former undrafted rookie has already been cut by the New England Patriots and New York Giants […]

Chris Evans Takes Part In Practice

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chris Evans (undisclosed) was able to take part in practice on Monday ahead of this Sunday's Week 1 meeting with the Cleveland Browns. Evans didn't play in the team's preseason finale as a precaution, but he should be active this weekend to kick of the 2023 regular season. The 25-year-old former […]

Cordarrelle Patterson Misses Monday's Practice

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (undisclosed) did not take part in practice on Monday and could be questionable to play in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers. Patterson has been out since the middle of last month with an undisclosed soft-tissue injury. We won't know more about the 32-year-old's availability for the start of […]

Michael Gallup Healthy And Ready To Contribute

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup is coming off arguably his worst season in the NFL in 2022, but The Athletic's Saad Yousuf and Jon Machota write that he's now healthy and in his rightful spot on the receiver depth chart in Dallas. Gallup should provide quarterback Dak Prescott a big-bodied target and step up […]

Richie James Limited On First Injury Report

The Kansas City Chiefs listed wide receiver Richie James (knee) as a limited practice participant on Monday on their first injury report of the 2023 season heading into Thursday night's Week 1 matchup against the Detroit Lions. Along with James, Kadarius Toney (knee) was limited, but we expect both pass-catchers to suit up on Thursday […]

Isiah Pacheco Not On Week 1 Injury Report

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (shoulder) was not listed on the team's first injury report of 2023 heading into the Week 1 matchup on Thursday night against the Detroit Lions. Pacheco didn't make his preseason debut until the finale after having offseason shoulder, but he was always expected to be ready for the […]

Jaylen Waddle Practicing Monday

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said that wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (abdomen) was scheduled to practice on Monday. Waddle said last week that he was "feeling good" and fully expects to play this Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 1 of the regular season. The 24-year-old pass-catcher suffered an abdominal injury nearly […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Not On Week 1 Injury Report

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle), who dealt with an ankle injury in training camp this summer, is not on the team's first injury report of the regular season on Monday heading into Week 1 against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night. He was listed as a full-go in Monday's practice, so […]

Marvin Mims Jr. Could Have Big Role To Open The Season

When the Denver Broncos took speedy wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. in this year's draft out of Oklahoma, it felt like more of a luxury pick. Suddenly, as the team prepares for Week 1 against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, Mims could have a big role with Tim Patrick (Achilles) already out for the […]

Jerry Jeudy Works Off To The Side

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (hamstring) stretched with the team on Monday and then did conditioning work off to the side. It's a positive sign for him less than two weeks after injuring his right hamstring on Aug. 24. The 24-year-old should be considered questionable heading into the Week 1 regular season opener against […]

Joe Burrow Deemed Day-To-Day Heading Into Week 1

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (calf) is "day-to-day" ahead of the team's Week 1 game against the Cleveland Browns, according to head coach Zac Taylor. Taylor also stopped short of officially declaring Burrow ready to take the field for the start of the 2023 regular season this Sunday. The 26-year-old appears to be trending in […]

Bill Belichick Praises Mac Jones

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick praised quarterback Mac Jones' improvement heading into this Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Philadelphia Eagles. "Mac's had a good offseason and has had a really good camp," Belichick said. "He understands the offense -- how it works, how to get his teammates involved, how to help them […]

DeVante Parker Returns To Practice Monday

New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker (undisclosed), who was not spotted in the team's last two media-access portions of practice, was on the field on Monday. It doesn't sound like Parker's injury is very serious at all, and there's a good chance he won't even be listed on the team's first injury report of […]

Kadarius Toney Practices Monday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (knee) was seen practicing on Monday. Head coach Andy Reid said on Sunday that Toney was "good to go" for the regular season opener on Thursday night against the Detroit Lions. Even if Toney is officially listed as limited on Monday's practice report, he should be available to […]

Zack Moss "Progressing Well"

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen said that running back Zack Moss (arm) was at the team's walkthrough practice on Monday and is "progressing well" ahead of the Week 1 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. It's unknown how much exactly Moss did on Monday, though, and he should still be considered very questionable for the […]

Ty France Returns To Mariners Lineup

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France (elbow) is back at first base and is hitting sixth in the batting order on Monday against right-hander Tejay Antone and the Cincinnati Reds. France was hit by a pitch on the right elbow on Saturday and was held out of Sunday's action as a result. The 29-year-old will […]

Brandon Belt Out Against A's

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman/designated hitter Brandon Belt (back) is not playing on Monday against the Oakland Athletics. It will be Belt's third straight missed game due to a back injury that continues to bother him of late. In his absence, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is serving as the designated hitter and is batting third, while […]

Christian Walker, Tommy Pham Back In The Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker (elbow) and outfielder Tommy Pham (finger) are both back in the lineup on Monday to face the visiting Colorado Rockies and right-hander Peter Lambert. Walker is at first base and batting cleanup, while Pham is serving as the designated hitter and batting third in the order. Walker left Saturday's […]