Amari Rodgers, Kylin Hill Released By Packers

The Green Bay Packers released wide receiver Amari Rodgers and running back Kylin Hill on Tuesday. Rodgers lost a fumble during a punt return in the Week 10 overtime win over the Dallas Cowboys and played just six offensive snaps despite the team's injuries at the position. Rodgers' release is a sign that veteran slot […]

Shaquille Leonard Undergoes Successful Back Surgery

Indianapolis Colts All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back) underwent successful season-ending back surgery on Tuesday morning after several evaluations, according to a source. Leonard is on Injured Reserve and will miss the rest of the year, but the hope is this surgery will fix his back issue for good. Leonard had back surgery in June to […]

Yasiel Puig Pleads Guilty To Felony Charges

Former major-league outfielder Yasiel Puig agreed to plead guilty to felony charges on Monday after lying to federal agents investigating an illegal gambling operation. It carries a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison. Puig currently plays professionally in South Korea and will make his initial appearance in U.S. District Court on Tuesday. He […]

Rays Showing Interest In Sean Murphy

The Tampa Bay Rays are among several teams showing interest in trading for Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy, a Gold Glove winner in 2021 with three years of control before he reaches free agency, according to sources. The Rays, as usual, are taking both buyer and seller approaches to the offseason market. The Chicago White […]

Return To St. Louis In The Cards For Matt Carpenter?

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal speculates that free-agent corner infielder/designated hitter Matt Carpenter's deep and enduring connections to the St. Louis Cardinals seem to make a potential reunion feasible this offseason. Carpenter was a roommate in rookie ball with current manager Oliver Marmol, and he worked out last offseason with both Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado […]

Brewers Unlikely To Trade Willy Adames

The Milwaukee Brewers are unlikely to trade shortstop Willy Adames this offseason. Luis Urias and Brice Turang can both play shortstop, but Adames is a core player for the Brewers. Newly promoted general manager Matt Arnold is also well aware of the negative impact that the trade of closer Josh Hader had to close out […]

Braves Not Considering Trading Ronald Acuna Jr.

The Atlanta Braves are not considering trading right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. or any other young player they have signed to an extension. The Braves don't award no-trade clauses to players as part of their policy, but a player that signs an extension does it with implicit understanding that he won't be traded. Atlanta is […]

Matthew Wright Will Kick Again In Week 11

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that kicker Matthew Wright will serve as the team's kicker again in Week 11 against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals. Chris Boswell (groin) is on Injured Reserve and will miss at least three more games. Wright missed two of his four field-goal attempts in the Week 10 win over […]

Najee Harris Dealing With Knee Discomfort

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that running back Najee Harris (knee) has some knee discomfort, although he doesn't expect it to be an issue for the Week 11 game against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals. Fantasy managers should expect Harris to be limited somewhat in practices this week, though, but ultimately he should be […]

Matthew Stafford Remains In Concussion Protocol

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (concussion) remains in the concussion protocol as of Tuesday morning. Head coach Sean McVay has declined to say whether Stafford has been diagnosed with a concussion. Stafford wasn't cleared to play last Sunday. Backup John Wolford took over and threw for 212 yards, one touchdown and an interception on […]

Josh Allen Wasn't Physically Limited In Week 10

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott and offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey both said that quarterback Josh Allen (elbow) didn't have any throws that he was incapable of making in the Week 10 overtime loss to the Minnesota Vikings due to his right elbow sprain. Allen actually had his highest completion percentage (67.4 percent) in a […]

Browns Signing Ben Stille On Tuesday

The Cleveland Browns are signing defensive tackle Ben Stille off of the Miami Dolphins practice squad on Tuesday. The Browns defense has been one of the worst units against the run this year, so they are trying to build some depth with the Stille signing. It comes after they waived defensive tackle Roderick Perry II […]

Cooper Kupp To Have Surgery, Be Placed On Injured Reserve

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (ankle) is scheduled to have ankle surgery on Wednesday, and the team is placing him on Injured Reserve, according to head coach Sean McVay. Kupp will have to miss at least four games, and with the way the Rams season is going, it could be longer. The 29-year-old […]

Dallas Goedert To Miss Extended Time

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (shoulder) will miss extended time due to a shoulder injury that he suffered in Monday night's loss to the Washington Commanders, according to sources. It's not a season-ending injury, but fantasy managers will have to go in another direction if they've been using Goedert as their starter at the […]

Rachaad White Expected To Start In Week 12?

The Athletic's Greg Auman said that he expects Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Rachaad White to get the start when the team comes off their bye to face the Cleveland Browns. However, who gets more touches in Tampa's backfield the rest of the game will hinge on who produces between White and Leonard Fournette. […]

Michael Harris II Wins NL Rookie Of The Year Award

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II won the 2022 Jackie Robinson National League Rookie of the Year award on Monday. Harris won the award over teammate Spencer Strider and Cardinals infielder Brendan Donovan. The 21-year-old becomes the ninth player in Atlanta history to win the award and the first since Ronald Acuna Jr. won it […]

Julio Rodriguez Named AL Rookie Of The Year

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez was named the 2022 Jackie Robinson American League Rookie of the Year on Monday. Rodriguez won the award over Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman and Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan. The 21-year-old J-Rod led all rookies in 2022 in home runs (28), wins above replacement (6.0), OPS (.854), wRC+ (146) and total […]

Cooper Kupp Has A High-Ankle Sprain

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp's (ankle) initial X-rays were negative, so he's likely looking at more of a high-ankle sprain instead of a serious fracture or break that would take a multi-month recovery into the offseason and spring workouts. However, Kupp will miss time, but his timetable is still being determined. ESPN's Adam […]

Max Mitchell Designated To Return From Injured Reserve

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said the team designated rookie offensive lineman Max Mitchell (knee) to return from Injured Reserve on Monday, which opens up a 21-day window for the team to officially activate him from Injured Reserve. Mitchell will return to practice this week and could play in Week 11 against the […]

Raiders Pick Up Jerry Tillery Off Waivers

The Las Vegas Raiders claimed former first-round defensive tackle Jerry Tillery off waivers from the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday. Besides the Raiders, the Lions, Panthers, Colts, 49ers, Jets, Giants and Chiefs all put in waiver claims for Tillery. The 26-year-old will now head to the Chargers' division rivals after posting 106 tackles (57 solo), […]

Caleb Farley Likely Done For The Season

Tennessee Titans cornerback Caleb Farley (back) is feared to have suffered a herniated disc in the Week 10 win over the Denver Broncos, according to a league source. His injury will likely require season-ending surgery. Farley suffered the injury in the third quarter during a punt return and was later ruled out with a back […]

Gerald Everett Day-To-Day With Groin Injury

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said that tight end Gerald Everett (groin) is day-to-day after suffering a groin injury in Sunday night's loss to the San Francisco 49ers. "I think you'll see him out there in practice some time this week," Staley said. Everett left the game in the second quarter on Sunday […]

Chargers Lose Otito Ogbonnia, Christian Covington For The Year

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said that defensive linemen Otito Ogbonnia (knee) and Christian Covington (pectoral) are both out for the season after suffering serious injuries in Sunday night's loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Ogbonnia suffered a patellar tendon rupture, while Covington tore his pectoral muscle. It's terrible news for the Chargers' […]

Tre'Davious White Not Ready To Play

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that cornerback Tre'Davious White (knee) is still unable to play. "I'm not going to get into physical versus mental," McDermott said when asked what was keeping the former Pro Bowl cornerback from being on a game day roster. "He's just not in a position where he's ready." White […]

Keenan Allen, Mike Williams Should Practice This Week

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said that wide receivers Keenan Allen (hamstring) and Mike Williams (ankle) should return to practice this week. Allen injured his hamstring in the season opener, returned in Week 7 to play 23 offensive snaps and hasn't played since. Meanwhile, Williams sustained a high-ankle sprain in Week 7 and […]

Eagles Put Avonte Maddox On Injured Reserve

The Philadelphia Eagles placed cornerback Avonte Maddox (hamstring) on Injured Reserve on Monday and promoted cornerback Mario Goodrich from the practice squad to the active roster in a corresponding move. Maddox will miss at least the next four games, including Monday's game against the Washington Commanders. The 26-year-old started five of his six games played […]

Corey Davis Remains Day-To-Day

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said that wide receiver Corey Davis (knee) remains day-to-day on Monday coming off the bye in Week 10. David suffered his knee injury in Week 7 and has missed the team's last two games. He'll have a chance to return in Week 11 against the New England Patriots, […]

Marcus Mariota Not On The Hot Seat

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith defended starting quarterback Marcus Mariota on Monday. "There is no situation. There was never a situation, ever. I don't know where that…You understand why the question is getting asked. You lose two games in five days. Everybody wants to panic," Smith said. Mariota went 19-for-30 for 186 yards, two […]

Randall Cobb Could Return In Week 11

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that wide receiver Randall Cobb (ankle) could be activated from Injured Reserve this week and play on Thursday Night Football against the Tennessee Titans. The Packers are listing Cobb as day-to-day right now. Cobb was put on Injured Reserve on Oct. 22 and was expected to return […]

Jameis Winston To Take Over For Andy Dalton?

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen said he has not made a decision at quarterback yet for Week 11 against the Los Angeles Rams, but it sounds as though Jameis Winston (ankle, back) is a possibility to take over for the struggling Andy Dalton. Allen said he'll sit down and visit with Winston and […]