Antonio Gibson Dealing With A Sprain

Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson is dealing with a "sprain," according to head coach Ron Rivera. However, Rivera wouldn't reveal the specific body part, and it sounds like a concerning injury for Gibson. With Gibson dealing with the injury in the Week 16 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, Jonathan Williams saw more work […]

No Structural Damage For Teagan Quitoriano

Houston Texans rookie tight end Teagan Quitoriano (knee) avoided structural damage to his knee when he was injured in the Week 16 win over the Tennessee Titans. He's dealing with a hyperextended knee and a bruised quadriceps after undergoing an MRI exam, according to league sources. Quitoriano is considered day-to-day heading into Week 17 against […]

Justin Fields Won't Be Shut Down

The Chicago Bears will not shut down quarterback Justin Fields (foot, shoulder) for the final two games of the regular season against the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings, according to head coach Matt Eberflus. Fields hurt his previously injured non-throwing shoulder and had his foot stepped on in the Week 16 loss to the Buffalo […]

Falcons Sign Clint Ratkovich

The Atlanta Falcons signed free-agent fullback Clint Ratkovich to their practice squad on Tuesday, according to a source. Ratkovich was one of the draft's top fullbacks before he tore his ACL in a private workout for the Green Bay Packers. Because of the knee injury, the 25-year-old went undrafted, although he did get a workout […]

Derwin James Won't Be Suspended

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James (head) won't be suspended for the hit on Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Ashton Dulin that led to James being ejected in the victory on Monday night, according to a source. James could be fined for his actions. It's good news for James and his fantasy managers in IDP leagues, […]

J.J. Watt Will Retire After The Season

Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt announced on his Twitter account on Tuesday that the 2022 season will be his last in the NFL. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year will finish his career on the road against the Atlanta Falcons and San Francisco 49ers. He has 111.5 career sacks since entering the league […]

Mike White Auditioning For 2023 Starting Role?

New York Jets quarterback Mike White (ribs), who was cleared on Monday to play in Week 17 against the Seattle Seahawks, is likely auditioning for the starting gig in 2023 over the final two weeks of the regular season this year. White has been a huge upgrade over the struggling Zach Wilson this year, and […]

Alvin Kamara Losing Out On Third-Down Work

More than ever before, New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara is being taken off the field on third downs in 2022. "I don't know. You got to ask someone else," Kamara said when asked why he's losing out on third-down snaps. He was on the field on third downs 81 percent of the time […]

Tony Pollard Will Practice Tuesday

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (thigh) will take part in practice on Tuesday. Pollard picked up a DNP in Monday's estimated practice report, but owner Jerry Jones said Pollard "looks good for the game" on Thursday against the Tennessee Titans to kick off Week 17 action. It's good news for the 25-year-old and for […]

Phillip Evans Agrees To Minor-League Deal With Arizona

The Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to a minor-league deal with former New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Phillip Evans on Friday. The deal includes an invitation to major-league spring training next year. Evans didn't play in the big leagues at all in 2022 but has four years of experience at the top level with a […]

D-Backs Acquire Diego Castillo From The Pirates

The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired infielder/outfielder Diego Castillo from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday in exchange for minor-league right-hander Scott Randall. It comes after the Pirates designated Castillo for assignment earlier in the week. The 25-year-old made his big-league debut with Pittsburgh in 2022 and slashed a weak .206/.251/.382 with a .633 OPS, 11 home run, […]

Tigers Claim Zach Logue Off Waivers

The Detroit Tigers claimed left-hander Zach Logue off waivers on Friday after he was previously designated for assignment by the Oakland Athletics. Logue made his major-league debut in 2022 with the A's, going 3-8 with a 6.79 ERA (5.76 FIP), a 1.54 WHIP, 42 strikeouts and 20 walks in 57 innings over 14 outings (10 […]

Gabriel Moreno, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Heading To Arizona

The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired catching prospect Gabriel Moreno and outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. from the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday in exchange for catcher/outfielder Daulton Varsho, according to sources. Moreno is a consensus top-10 prospect in all of baseball, and he has elite bat-to-ball skills and a huge arm as a defender. The 22-year-old backstop […]

Blue Jays Acquire Daulton Varsho From D-Backs

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired catcher/outfielder Daulton Varsho from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday in exchange for catching prospect Gabriel Moreno and outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr., according to sources. The 26-year-old Varsho should see significant time in the outfield with the move to Toronto, and the move to the American League East and a very […]

49ers Activate Javon Kinlaw From Injured Reserve

The San Francisco 49ers officially activated defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw (knee) from Injured Reserve on Friday, giving an already dominant defensive line even more help heading into the postseason. Kinlaw played the first three games of the season before landing on Injured Reserve. The 25-year-old tore his ACL last season and wasn't quite ready to […]

Bills Elevate Cole Beasley To Active Roster

The Buffalo Bills elevated wide receiver Cole Beasley and defensive end Kingsley Jonathan from the practice squad to the active roster on Friday for the Week 16 game against the Chicago Bears on Saturday. Beasley was active for the first time this year for the Bills in last Saturday's win over the Miami Dolphins and […]

Julio Jones Questionable For Week 16

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Julio Jones (knee) was limited in practice all week and is officially questionable to play on Sunday night against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 16. The 33-year-old veteran missed last week's loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, but he'll have a shot at ending his one-game absence this weekend after practicing […]

Marquise Brown Questionable For Sunday Night

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marquise Brown (groin) is officially listed as questionable to play on Sunday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 16. Brown popped up on Thursday's injury report with a groin injury and has practiced on a limited basis the last two days. He'll have a shot to play, but with […]

Aaron Jones Good To Go For Christmas Day

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (knee) was removed from Friday's final injury report and will play in Week 16 against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Jones was listed as a limited participant in practice all week. The 28-year-old carried the ball 17 times for 90 yards and also caught four of his five […]

Dalton Schultz Firmly On TE1 Radar

Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz only caught two of four targets for 15 yards in the Week 15 overtime loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, but fantasy managers should still be treating him as a must-start TE1 at the weakest position in fantasy. The Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas' Week 16 opponent on Saturday, have been pretty […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. Listed As Questionable

Miami Dolphins running backs Jeff Wilson Jr. (hip) and Myles Gaskin (illness) are both listed as questionable to play on Christmas Day on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers in Week 16. Wilson was held out as a precaution in last week's loss to the Buffalo Bills, but he was limited in practice all of […]

Ezekiel Elliott Hoping To Keep Touchdown Streak Alive

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott may not have the fantasy upside of backfield mate Tony Pollard, but Elliott has nine rushing touchdowns in the last seven games for his fantasy managers. Scoring for an eighth straight game will be a tall task against a tough Philadelphia Eagles defense in Week 16 on Saturday, but […]

Kendall Hinton To Miss Another Game

Denver Broncos wide receiver Kendall Hinton (hamstring) has been ruled out for the Christmas Day game this Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. Hinton hasn't played since injuring his hamstring in Week 14, but he still has a chance to return for two meaningless games in Weeks 17 and 18 for the Broncos. The 25-year-old […]

Courtland Sutton, Latavius Murray Questionable For Week 16

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (hamstring) and running back Latavius Murray (foot) are both listed as questionable to play on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 16. Sutton and Murray were both able to practice on Friday, so they are on the right track to suit up on Christmas Day. Sutton has […]

Rob Gronkowski Considered Comeback With Bucs

Free-agent tight end Rob Gronkowski said he was "bored" and contacted the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last month about a possible return. Gronkowski told the team he had been working out and the two sides discussed several options, including signing him to the practice squad to give him a couple weeks to get back into football […]

Matt Ryan Unlikely To Play Again This Year

The Athletic's Zak Keefer writes that it's unlikely Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan will play again this year after being benched for Nick Foles in Week 16 for the Monday night matchup versus the Los Angeles Chargers. Ryan has gone from the team's unquestioned starter, to being benched, then back to being the starter, and […]

Jets Non-Committal On Zach Wilson

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh wouldn't answer if quarterback Zach Wilson would start in Week 17 against the Seattle Seahawks if Mike White (ribs) is unable to play. If White isn't ready to play, the Jets other options are veteran Joe Flacco and practice-squad quarterback Chris Streveler, who replaced the struggling Wilson in […]

Aaron Donald Ruled Out, Likely Done For The Year

The Los Angeles Rams ruled out defensive tackle Aaron Donald (ankle) for the Week 16 game against the Denver Broncos on Christmas Day on Sunday, according to head coach Sean McVay. It's unlikely that Donald will play again this year. The 31-year-old All-Pro will miss his fourth straight game this weekend and will most likely […]

Royals Sign Mike Mayers To Minor-League Deal

The Kansas City Royals signed free-agent right-hander Mike Mayers to a minor-league deal on Thursday. Mayers became a free agent this offseason after he rejected an outright assignment from the Los Angeles Angels. The 31-year-old reliever posted a 5.68 ERA (6.37 FIP), a 1.38 WHIP and 45 strikeouts in 50 2/3 innings over 24 appearances […]

Giancarlo Stanton To Play The Outfield "In Spurts"

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that he sees Giancarlo Stanton playing the outfield "in spurts" next season. Boone prefers to use Stanton in right field at Yankee Stadium on days when Aaron Judge serves as the designated hitter. Stanton could also play left field in other ballparks. The 33-year-old right-handed slugger has mostly […]