Tony Pollard Picks Up Another DNP

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (thigh) was listed as a non-participant at practice on Tuesday for the second straight day. It was originally reported Tuesday morning that Pollard would return to practice, but that wasn't actually the case. The 25-year-old's status for the Week 17 game against the Tennessee Titans on Thursday night is […]

Derrick Henry Limited At Tuesday's Practice

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (hip) was listed as a limited participant at Tuesday's practice. Henry suffered a minor hip injury in the Week 16 loss to the Houston Texans and said he should be able to play on Thursday night in Week 17 against the Dallas Cowboys. However, the Titans are playing it […]

Reds Sign Austin Romine, Alan Busenitz

The Cincinnati Reds signed free-agent catcher Austin Romine and right-hander Alan Busenitz to minor-league deals on Tuesday that include invitations to major-league spring training. Romine, an 11-year veteran, hit just .155/.187/.248 with three home runs, nine RBI and 10 runs scored in 51 games with the Los Angeles Angels, St. Louis Cardinals and Reds in […]

Cubs Sign Nick Neidert To Minor-League Deal

The Chicago Cubs signed free-agent right-hander Nick Neidert to a minor-league deal last Friday, according to a source. The 26-year-old was recently non-tendered by the Miami Marlins. His deal includes opt-outs on June 1 and July 1. It's unclear if Neidert will be ready for spring training after undergoing surgery on his knee in September. […]

Royce Lewis Not Expected Back Until June/July

Minnesota Twins shortstop prospect Royce Lewis (knee) tore the ACL in his right knee for a second time this past May. The first overall pick of the 2017 draft lost the 2020 campaign because of the COVID pandemic, missed all of 2021 with a torn ACL and then tore his ACL again last season. He's […]

Broncos Believe Russell Wilson Is Fixable

Denver Broncos owner and CEO Greg Penner said on Tuesday that he has faith that general manager George Paton and quarterback Russell Wilson can turn things around after a miserable 2022 season. Wilson's lucrative long-term deal makes moving on from him next year prohibitive -- cutting him after June 1 would carry a $39 million […]

Nick Foles To Remain The Starter

Indianapolis Colts interim head coach Jeff Saturday said that quarterback Nick Foles will remain the starter under center for the Week 17 game against the New York Giants. The Colts benched Matt Ryan for the second time this year in favor of Foles for the Monday night game against the Los Angeles Chargers, and it […]

Broncos Defense Embarrassed By Rams On Christmas

The Denver Broncos defense was a popular streaming option in Week 16 against the Baker Mayfield-led Los Angeles Rams offense, but that strategy backfired in a big way on Christmas Day on Sunday. The Broncos defense allowed a whopping 51 points to the Rams and put up negative fantasy points on the day. They failed […]

Brandon McManus Makes Two Field Goals In Week 16

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus, as expected, wasn't much of a force for fantasy managers in the Week 16 blowout loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Christmas Day on Sunday. In the 51-14 loss, the 31-year-old didn't attempt an extra point. McManus has now made 76.5 percent of his 34 field-goal attempts on the […]

Courtland Sutton Posts 64 Yards In Blowout Loss

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton returned from a two-game absence in the 51-14 blowout loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Christmas Day on Sunday to post five catches on seven targets for 64 yards. Sutton was questionable to play in Week 16, but he made his return and finished second on the team […]

Chase Edmonds Returns From IR, Sees Eight Touches

Denver Broncos running back Chase Edmonds (ankle) was activated from Injured Reserve and made his return on Christmas Day in the 51-14 blowout loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. In his first game action since Week 11, Edmonds carried the ball six times for 31 yards and caught both of his targets for […]

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 […]