Chigoziem Okonkwo Has Earned Bigger Role

Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Todd Downing said that rookie tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo has earned more opportunities and they've looked at drawing up more ways to get him the football. No tight end in football has more 40-plus-yard plays this year than Okonkwo, and he had four catches on five targets for a season-high 68 […]

Joe Mixon Has Cleared Concussion Protocols

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (concussion) cleared the league's concussion protocols last week, but the Bengals held him out in Week 13 against the Kansas City Chiefs as a precaution. "It was a tough conversation because I wanted to be out there and contribute with my brothers... he made that decision, and I had […]

Lamar Jackson Misses Another Practice Thursday

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (knee) missed his second straight day of practice this week on Thursday. Jackson sprained his left PCL in the Week 13 win over the Denver Broncos and is "less likely" to play this Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to head coach John Harbaugh. Fantasy managers should fully expect the […]

Rondale Moore Not Spotted On Thursday

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Rondale Moore (groin) was not spotted at the portion of practice open to the media on Thursday. The Cardinals are hoping that Moore will return to action in Week 14 against the New England Patriots on Monday night after missing the last game. The 22-year-old had last week's bye to rest […]

D'Onta Foreman Returns To Practice Thursday

Carolina Panthers running back D'Onta Foreman (foot) returned to practice on Thursday and is in full pads. Foreman said on Wednesday that he was 95 percent certain that he would play in Week 14 against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday despite missing practice on Wednesday. There's a much greater chance the 26-year-old will play now […]

Chris Boswell Designated To Return From IR

The Pittsburgh Steelers designated kicker Chris Boswell (groin) to return from Injured Reserve on Thursday, opening his 21-day window to officially be activated from Injured Reserve. Boswell has been out since Week 7, but there's a chance he could return to starting kicking duties for Pittsburgh in Week 14 against the Baltimore Ravens. Matthew Wright […]

Jakobi Meyers, Damien Harris Miss Practice

New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (head) and running back Damien Harris (thigh) both missed practice on Thursday. It's bad news for a struggling Patriots offense. Meyers is about to be the team's leading receiver for the third straight season, but he left last week's game early with a head injury. Meyers said he […]

Giants Acquire Blake Sabol From The Reds

The San Francisco Giants acquired catcher/outfielder Blake Sabol from the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations and a player to be named later. It was a busy day for Sabol, as he was selected by the Reds in the Rule 5 draft from the Pittsburgh Pirates before being dealt to San Francisco. […]

Diamondbacks Sign Austin Brice To Minor-League Deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks signed free-agent right-hander Austin Brice to a minor-league deal. Brice will head to the desert after spending the 2022 season with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He posted a 4.04 ERA (2.96 FIP), a 1.05 WHIP and five strikeouts in just 6 2/3 relief innings. At Triple-A Indianapolis, he went 3-4 with a 5.56 […]

Dodgers Sign Jason Heyward To Minor-League Deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed free-agent outfielder Jason Heyward to a minor-league deal on Thursday. The Chicago Cubs granted Heyward his unconditional release in November, and now he'll move his talents to LA. The 33-year-old came up with the Atlanta Braves in 2010 as one of the top outfielder prospects in the game. He was […]

Mets Could Reunite With Trevor Williams

The New York Mets are talking to free-agent right-hander Trevor Williams about a reunion. The 30-year-old is a pitcher to keep an eye on, and the Mets aren't the only team in on him this offseason. Williams went 3-5 with a 3.21 ERA (3.88 FIP), a 1.23 WHIP, 84 strikeouts and 23 walks in 89 […]

Corey Davis Returns To Practice Thursday

New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis (illness) was back at practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday due to an illness. With Davis returning to the practice field on Thursday, he should be good to go to play in Week 14 against the Buffalo Bills. The 27-year-old and the rest of the Jets […]

Deshaun Watson Remains The Browns Starter

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski reiterated that quarterback Deshaun Watson will remain the starter under center despite looking extremely rusty in his season debut in the Week 13 win over his former team, the Houston Texans. In his regular season game in 700 days, Watson went 12-for-22 for 131 yards, no touchdowns and one […]

Caleb Farley Will Miss Rest Of The Season

Tennessee Titans 2021 first-round cornerback Caleb Farley (back) underwent a microdisectomy on his back on Thursday and will miss the rest of the season, according to a source. He was dealing with a herniated disc in his back, but he's expected to be ready for the start of the offseason program next spring. The absence […]

49ers Officially Moving Forward With Brock Purdy

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed earlier this week that the team will officially be moving forward with rookie seventh-round quarterback Brock Purdy under center after the injury to Jimmy Garoppolo (foot), beginning in Week 14 against a tough Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense. There's a small chance that Garoppolo could return if the […]

Brandin Cooks, Nico Collins Both Miss Practice Thursday

Houston Texans wide receivers Brandin Cooks (calf) and Nico Collins (foot) both missed practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. If one or both of Cooks and/or Collins are unable to play this weekend against the Dallas Cowboys, Chris Moore and Phillip Dorsett would benefit from larger roles in the passing game […]

Baker Mayfield Expected To Be Active, Could Start

New Los Angeles Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield is expected to be active on Thursday night against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 14, and there's a real chance he plays if John Wolford (neck) isn't deemed healthy enough after pre-game warmups, according to sources. Mayfield arrived on Tuesday night after he was claimed off waivers […]

John Wolford A Game-Time Decision

The Los Angeles Rams want to go through pre-game warmups on Thursday night to see how quarterback John Wolford (neck) is doing before they decide on who will start under center. Wolford got in some limited practices this week, but he's questionable to play against the Las Vegas Raiders. If Wolford isn't healthy enough to […]

Marcus Mariota Benched For Desmond Ridder

The Atlanta Falcons are looking to the future and making the quarterback switch from Marcus Mariota to rookie Desmond Ridder, according to sources. Ridder will make his first career NFL start in Week 15 against the New Orleans Saints on the road when the team comes off their bye this week. Mariota is due $12 […]

Browns Claim Jaelon Darden Off Waivers

The Cleveland Browns claimed wide receiver/kick returner Jaelon Darden off waivers from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Wednesday, according to a source. The Browns scooped up the 23-year-old after he was waived earlier this week. He'll give Cleveland some receiving depth after they played Anthony Schwartz (concussion) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday. Darden played in […]

Cowboys Haven't Made Offer To Odell Beckham Jr.

The Dallas Cowboys didn't make an offer to free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) after meeting with him earlier this week, according to a source informed of the situation. The Cowboys have serious concerns about Beckham's ability to return this year from a torn ACL suffered in January. OBJ didn't work out for any […]

Hayden Hurst Misses Practice Wednesday

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Hayden Hurst (calf) did not take part in Wednesday's practice and isn't expected to play in Week 14 against the Cleveland Browns. Hurst was injured in the Week 13 win over the Kansas City Chiefs, finishing with just two catches for 12 yards before leaving. The 29-year-old's injury doesn't appear to […]

David Njoku, David Bell Limited Wednesday

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (knee) and rookie wide receiver David Bell (thumb) were both listed as limited for Wednesday's practice. Njoku missed the Week 13 win over the Houston Texans and has missed three of the last six games due to two separate knee injuries. But the 26-year-old is expected to play this […]

Braves Acquire Joe Jimenez From Tigers

The Atlanta Braves acquired right-handed reliever Joe Jimenez from the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday evening in exchange for outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy and left-hander Jake Higginbotham. The Braves need some more bullpen reinforcements after closer Kenley Jansen left in free agency to sign with the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. The 27-year-old Jimenez had a solid […]

Padres Agree With Xander Bogaerts On 11-Year Deal

The San Diego Padres agreed to an 11-year, $280 million deal with free-agent shortstop Xander Bogaerts on Wednesday night. It comes after Trea Turner scored an 11-year, $300 million deal from the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday. Bogaerts has been an All-Star in three of the last four seasons and was extremely productive yet again in […]

Four Teams Showing Serious Interest In Dansby Swanson

The Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox are among the teams that have shown the most interest in free-agent shortstop Dansby Swanson so far this offseason. Swanson's hometown Atlanta Braves are also in the mix to re-sign him if he so chooses. The Twins and Red Sox are probably interested […]

Six Teams Talking With Xander Bogaerts

Six teams still need a shortstop and are all talking to free-agent shortstop Xander Bogaerts at the Winter Meetings in San Diego this week. The Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs are among them. Bogaerts opted out of the final three years of his deal with Boston, but they've had some momentum […]

Pirates Take Jose Hernandez In Rule 5 Draft

The Pittsburgh Pirates selected left-hander Jose Hernandez from the Los Angeles Dodgers with the third overall selection in Wednesday's Rule 5 draft. The rebuilding Pirates will give Hernandez a shot to stick on the club's active big-league roster in 2023. The 24-year-old southpaw pitched at High-A Great Lakes and Double-A Tulsa in 2022, going a […]

A's Pluck Ryan Noda Away From The Dodgers

The Oakland Athletics selected Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Ryan Noda second overall in Wednesday's Rule 5 draft. The rebuilding A's will give Noda a shot to see if he can stick on their major-league roster in 2023. The 26-year-old was taken in the 15th round in 2017 out of the University of Cincinnati by […]

Red Sox Reel In Masataka Yoshida On Five-Year Deal

The Boston Red Sox agreed to a five-year deal worth more than $85 million with Japanese outfielder Masataka Yoshida on Wednesday, according to sources. The posting fee for the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball will be in the $15 million range, bringing the total outlay for Yoshida to around $100 million. The 29-year-old is […]