Scott Effross Needs Tommy John Surgery

New York Yankees relief pitcher Scott Effross (elbow) was left off the roster for the American League Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians this week because he had an elbow issue. It's been determined that he will need to undergo Tommy John surgery. It's a major loss for the Yankees bullpen, especially since they'll also […]

David Robertson Off NLDS Roster Due To Injury

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher David Robertson (calf) strained his calf jumping when outfielder Bryce Harper hit a home run in Game 2 of the National League Wild-Card Series on Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Robertson received a platelet-rich plasma injection and was left off the roster for the NL Division Series this week against […]

Spencer Strider Included On NLDS Roster

Atlanta Braves rookie starting pitcher Spencer Strider (oblique) is on the team's roster for the National League Division Series this week against the Philadelphia Phillies. Strider landed on the injured list in mid-September with an oblique strain, and it was uncertain if he'd be ready for the Division Series. The 23-year-old right-hander will be on […]

Phil Snow Fired, Al Holcomb Taking Over As DC

The Carolina Panthers fired defensive coordinator Phil Snow on Monday in addition to head coach Matt Rhule, according to sources. Run-game coordinator Al Holcomb is expected to take over as the defensive coordinator, starting in Week 6 against the Los Angeles Rams. Along with Snow, assistant special teams coordinator Ed Foley will not continue on […]

Saivion Smith In The Concussion Protocol

Detroit Lions cornerback Saivion Smith (concussion), who was taken to a local hospital in New England on Sunday for a neck injury, later flew back with the team and is in the concussion protocol, according to a source. Smith was taken off the field in an ambulance in the Week 5 loss to the Patriots, […]

K'Lavon Chaisson Going On Injured Reserve

Jacksonville Jaguars pass-rusher K'Lavon Chaisson (knee) suffered a meniscus injury in the Week 5 loss to the Houston Texans, according to sources, and he is headed to Injured Reserve. The former first-round pick will now have to miss at least the next four games. With the 23-year-old out for the next month-plus, the Jaguars will […]

Jonah Williams Day-To-Day With MCL Sprain

Cincinnati Bengals left tackle Jonah Williams (knee) is considered day-to-day with an MCL sprain that he suffered in the Sunday night loss to the Baltimore Ravens, according to head coach Zac Taylor. Williams missed only six offensive snaps in the Week 5 loss, but there's a chance he won't be ready to play in Week […]

Packers Could Be Interested In Odell Beckham Jr.

The Green Bay Packers are among the teams with the most interest in free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee), who is eyeing a mid-November return after suffering a torn ACL in the Super Bowl win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Along with the Packers, the Los Angeles Rams and Buffalo Bills are believed to have […]

Seahawks Claim Tony Jones Jr. Off Waivers

The Seattle Seahawks claimed former New Orleans Saints running back Tony Jones Jr. off waivers on Monday with Rashaad Penny (leg) now done for the rest of the season, according to a source. Jones will provide depth in the running back room in Seattle behind rookie Kenneth Walker III and DeeJay Dallas with Travis Homer […]

Darren Waller Ruled Out For Rest Of Monday Night

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury early on Monday night against the Kansas City Chiefs and has now been ruled out for the rest of the game. He's no longer in uniform on the sidelines. Waller will finish with a goose egg for his fantasy managers, continuing a disappointing […]

Yu Darvish Lined Up To Start Game 2 Of NLDS

San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish will start Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday on the road. Darvish was excellent in the Game 1 win over the New York Mets in the Wild-Card Series last Friday, allowing just one earned run on six hits while […]

Julio Urias Tabbed As Game 1 Starter Against Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Julio Urias will start Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres, and he'll be opposed by right-hander Mike Clevinger of the Padres. Urias definitely deserves the Game 1 nod after going 17-7 with a 2.16 ERA (3.71 FIP), a 0.96 WHIP, 166 strikeouts […]

Ravens Sign Andy Isabella To Practice Squad

The Baltimore Ravens officially signed former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Andy Isabella to their practice squad on Monday and waived wide receiver Bailey Gaither in a corresponding move. Isabella will give the Ravens thin receiving corps some more depth with Rashod Bateman (foot) currently injured. The 25-year-old was a former second-round pick of the Cardinals […]

N'Keal Harry Activated From Injured Reserve

The Chicago Bears activated wide receiver N'Keal Harry (ankle) off Injured Reserve on Monday. Harry initially injured his ankle in a practice on Aug. 6 and was put on IR on Sept. 1. He returned to practice last Wednesday and is now ready to make his season and team debut, potentially this Thursday night against […]

DeeJay Dallas Will Play More Moving Forward

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that running back DeeJay Dallas will play more with Rashaad Penny (leg) out for the season after suffering a fractured fibula in the Week 5 loss to the New Orleans Saints. Travis Homer (ribs) should also be back in a couple weeks once he's eligible to be activated […]

Rashaad Penny Facing Four-Month Recovery

Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny (leg) is facing a four-month recovery after he has surgery to fix a fractured fibula. On a one-year deal, he'll be healthy with plenty of time to take free-agent visits once he officially hits the open market next March. Penny will have surgery on Tuesday morning, but the MRI […]

Buccaneers Aren't Rushing Julio Jones Back

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Julio Jones (knee) is reportedly nursing a torn PCL in his knee and missed the Week 5 win over his former team, the Atlanta Falcons. The 33-year-old practiced on a limited basis last week, but he's now missed three of the last five games and has just four catches so […]

Teddy Bridgewater Put In Concussion Protocol

Miami Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (concussion) is in the NFL's concussion protocol after leaving the Week 5 loss to the New York Jets early, despite passing a locker room examination. A booth ATC spotter believed Bridgewater stumbled after he was hit on his first snap of the game on Sunday. It came as the league […]

Panthers Haven't Had Trade Talks About Christian McCaffrey

The Carolina Panthers haven't had trade talks about running back Christian McCaffrey with the Buffalo Bills or any other team this season, according to sources. The Panthers already paid most of his $8.6 million salary via a bonus. Every NFL team will be working the phones over the next few weeks, but nothing is currently […]

Carson Wentz On The Week 6 Injury Report

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (shoulder) has popped up on the injury report for Week 6 and was listed as a limited participant on Monday's estimated practice report. Wide receiver Dyami Brown (groin) and tight end Logan Thomas (calf) were also listed as limited Monday. Wentz is dealing with a right shoulder injury. Fantasy managers […]

Jahan Dotson Listed As DNP Monday

Washington Commanders rookie wide receiver Jahan Dotson (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant for Monday's estimated practice report. Dotson was inactive in the Week 5 loss to the Tennessee Titans and currently has no timetable for a return, so there's a good chance that he will miss his second straight game on a short turnaround […]

Isaiah McKenzie Still In Concussion Protocol

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (concussion) is still in the league's concussion protocol. McKenzie put in some limited practices last week but was ultimately ruled out of the team's Week 5 blowout win over the Pittsburgh Steelers due to his head injury. Despite still being in the protocol, […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Active On Monday Night

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring, quadriceps) is officially active on Monday night against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders. Smith-Schuster injured his hamstring in practice on Saturday, but there was never really much doubt that he would suit up in Week 5. The 25-year-old will continue to be one of quarterback Patrick Mahomes' […]

Foster Moreau Inactive Against Chiefs

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (knee) is officially inactive on Monday night against the Kansas City Chiefs after coming into the Week 5 contest listed as questionable. Darren Waller will continue to operate as the team's top pass-catching tight end, but he could see even more targets on Monday night with Moreau sidelined. […]

Keenan Allen Remains Day-To-Day

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said that wide receiver Keenan Allen (hamstring), who has been out since injuring his hamstring in the season opener, remains day-to-day. Staley said Allen is dealing with a frustrating soft-tissue injury, and the team wants to make sure it heals. It's been a frustrating situation for fantasy managers, […]

Billy Eppler's, Buck Showalter's Jobs Are Safe

New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler's and manager Buck Showalter's jobs are safe, according to a high-ranking team source. The Mets may still look to hire a president of baseball operations, but that's considered a long-term initiative that doesn't necessarily need to be implemented this offseason. The Mets blew a 10 1/2-game lead in […]

Phillies Sign Manager Rob Thomson To Two-Year Deal

The Philadelphia Phillies signed manager Rob Thomson to a two-year contract for the 2023 and 2024 seasons on Monday, according to president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski. Thompson is well-deserving after leading the Phillies to a Wild-Card Series win over the St. Louis Cardinals last weekend, the club's first playoff series win since 2010. The […]

Cubs Will Extend Qualifying Offer To Willson Contreras

Chicago Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer said the team will "definitely" give catcher Willson Contreras a qualifying offer this winter, as expected. Contreras will almost certainly decline the qualifying offer and enter free agency in search of a long-term contract elsewhere. It was a surprise that he wasn't traded at the Aug. 2 deadline during […]

Ranger Suarez Will Start Game 1 Of NLDS

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez will start Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. He'll be opposed by Braves left-hander Max Fried. The Phillies will go with right-hander Zack Wheeler in Game 2 on Wednesday, and he'll be opposed by Braves right-hander Kyle Wright. Suarez finished his fifth […]

Baker Mayfield To Miss Time With Ankle Sprain

Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield (ankle) suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Week 5 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, according to sources. It means that he'll have to miss some time, but how much will be determined by more tests and opinions. With Sam Darnold (ankle) still not ready to return from Injured Reserve, […]