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 […]

Cole Hamels Wants To Pitch In 2023

Free-agent left-hander Cole Hamels, who is still only 38 years old, wants to pitch in 2023, according to his long-time agent John Boggs. Hamels hasn't pitched since the shortened 2020 season, when he made just one start for the Atlanta Braves and allowed three earned runs in 3 1/3 innings. The four-time All-Star southpaw underwent […]

Mets Remain Involved With Kodai Senga

The New York Mets remain involved with Japanese starting pitcher Kodai Senga, even after signing left-handed starter Jose Quintana on Wednesday. The Mets lost Jacob deGrom, Taijuan Walker and Chris Bassitt from their starting rotation last season, but they've already added American League Cy Young winner Justin Verlander and Quintana this offseason. Senga exercised an […]

Yankees Remain In On Carlos Rodon

The New York Yankees remain in on free-agent left-hander Carlos Rodon despite re-signing superstar outfielder Aaron Judge to a monster nine-year, $360 million deal on Wednesday. The Yankees also remain interested in free-agent outfielder Andrew Benintendi or another left fielder, and they'd also like to bolster their bullpen. Rodon is easily the biggest name left […]

Giants Have Talked With Carlos Correa

The San Francisco Giants have spoken with free-agent shortstop Carlos Correa's representatives at the Winter Meetings in San Diego this week, according to a source. The Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals and Minnesota Twins have also been linked to Correa this offseason. The 28-year-old declined his $35.1 million option for the 2023 […]

Nationals Select Thad Ward With First Rule 5 Pick

The Washington Nationals selected Boston Red Sox right-hander Thad Ward with the No. 1 overall pick in Wednesday's Rule 5 draft. The soon-to-be 26-year-old had Tommy John surgery in 2021 but returned healthy late last season and then pitched in the Arizona Fall League. He could be a swingman in Washington's starting rotation/bullpen in 2023. […]

Treylon Burks Doesn't Practice Wednesday

Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver Treylon Burks (concussion) did not practice on Wednesday after suffering a concussion in the Week 13 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Burks played only 10 offensive snaps on Sunday before departing and never returning, and it remains to be seen if he'll be able to clear the league's concussion protocol […]

Corey Davis Misses Practice With Illness

New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis (illness) did not practice on Wednesday due to an illness. The flu bug is going around the Jets locker room this week, so Davis' status heading into the Week 14 matchup against the Buffalo Bills should be monitored closely. If he's able to return to practice later this […]

Jimmy Garoppolo A Long Shot To Return In Playoffs

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (foot) isn't dealing with ligament damage to his foot, but he's unlikely to return for a postseason run. "Still going to be a big recovery. There's that way outside chance (of a return) late in the playoffs but just an outside chance. Not […]

Ryan Tannehill Says He's OK

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (ankles) said both of his ankles are OK after he had his left ankle rolled up on in the Week 13 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Tannehill was listed as limited in Wednesday's practice. He had injured his right ankle earlier. Tannehill had a stinker of a game last Sunday […]

Kenneth Walker III, DeeJay Dallas Won't Practice

Seattle Seahawks running backs Kenneth Walker III (ankle) and DeeJay Dallas (ankle) will not practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Pete Carroll. Their statuses are still to be determined for Week 14 against the Carolina Panthers. Travis Homer (knee), who didn't play in Week 13, was in the walk-through and will practice on Wednesday. […]

Joe Mixon A Full Participant In Practice

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (concussion) was a full practice participant on Wednesday for the first time since suffering a concussion in a Week 11 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Mixon has missed the last two games as a result, although he was held out last Sunday as more of a precaution. Barring a […]

Diontae Johnson Limited In Wednesday's Practice

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (hip) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday. Johnson's Week 14 status is worth watching, but it's a good sign he was at least practicing early in the week. In the Week 13 win over the Atlanta Falcons, he caught five of his 11 targets for 60 […]

Najee Harris Sits Out Wednesday's Practice

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (oblique) didn't take part in practice on Wednesday. Harris picked up an oblique injury in Week 12 but played through it in the Week 13 win over the Atlanta Falcons, carrying the ball 17 times for 86 yards while also catching a pass for six yards. The 24-year-old didn't […]

John Wolford Questionable To Face Raiders

Los Angeles Rams quarterback John Wolford (neck) is listed as questionable to play on Thursday night against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 14. Wolford played through his neck issue in the Week 13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks and went 14-for-26 for 178 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions in just his third NFL […]

Aaron Donald Ruled Out For Thursday Night

The Los Angeles Rams ruled out All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald (ankle) for the Thursday night game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 14. Donald will miss his second straight game while dealing with a mild high-ankle sprain. Although it probably makes more sense to shut it down for the year with the Rams […]

Everything Positive With Joe Mixon

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that everything is positive with running back Joe Mixon (concussion) on Wednesday. Mixon remains in the league's concussion protocol until he gets through a contact practice, which could come as early as Wednesday. The 26-year-old has missed the team's last two games, although Cincy held him out in […]

Lamar Jackson Not Seen At Wednesday's Practice

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (knee) was not seen at the portion of Wednesday's practice that was open to the media. Jackson sprained his PCL in the Week 13 win over the Denver Broncos and is "less likely" to play in Week 14 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, so it's not much of a surprise that […]

Trevor Lawrence Expects To Play In Week 14

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (toe) said he expects to play in Week 14 against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. "That's the plan," Lawrence said. The 23-year-old injured his left big toe in last week's blowout loss to the Detroit Lions, and he missed practice on Wednesday. Head coach Doug Pederson called Lawrence day-to-day, but […]