Colts Place DeForest Buckner On Injured Reserve

The Indianapolis Colts placed standout defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. Buckner was injured in Week 2 against the Packers and will now have to sit out at least four games. Buckner has been a game-wrecker for a Colts defense lacking high-end playmakers. He already recorded 1.5 sacks in Week 1 […]

Pete Fairbanks Won't Return This Season

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks (lat) won't take the mound again this season, according to manager Kevin Cash. The right-hander has been sidelined since mid-August due to a lat strain. The Rays have been going with closer-by-committee while Fairbanks has been sidelined. Edwin Uceta appears to be the favorite for the final frame. […]

Jalen Reagor Released By Patriots

New England Patriots wide receiver Jalen Reagor was released by from the practice squad on Tuesday. Reagor had yet to play in a game this season and had voiced his frustrations on social media. The former first-round pick spent 2023 with the Patriots but only recorded seven receptions for 138 yards. Now Reagor will have […]

Victor Robles Returning To The Lineup

Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles (undisclosed) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the New York Yankees. The 27-year-old is back in the mix after exiting early during Sunday's contest. It's uncertain what was wrong with Robles, but he appears to be fine after an off day on Monday. Robles has […]

Graham Gano Placed On Injured Reserve

New York Giants kicker Graham Gano (hamstring) was placed on IR on Tuesday. In perhaps a prophetic move, the Giants signed veteran kicker Greg Joseph to their active roster earlier in the day. Gano injured his hamstring in Week 2 against the Washington Commanders. Following his injury, the Giants did not attempt a kick and […]

When Is A.J. Brown Coming Back? Fantasy Football Injury Return Update

Philadelphia Eagles star wideout A.J. Brown has been one of the best offensive players in the NFL since entering the league. In Week 1, Brown showed no signs of slowing down as he recorded five catches for 119 yards and one touchdown in a win over the Green Bay Packers. Unfortunately, Brown tweaked his leg […]

Matt Chapman Going On Paternity List

San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman is headed to the paternity list on Tuesday, and the Giants will recall infielder Casey Schmitt from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move to join the team in Baltimore for their series against the Orioles. There was hope that Chapman's child might come next week when the Giants […]

Should I Drop Chase Brown in Week 3? Fantasy Football Outlook

Heading into fantasy football drafts this summer, Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown was a sleeper pick in the later rounds. Brown took first-team reps for most of training camp and had a solid opportunity to be a consistent fantasy option throughout his second NFL season.  However, that hasn't necessarily been the case through the […]

Emanuel Wilson (RB, GB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 16+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 2% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson will move up the depth chart after the team placed rookie MarShawn Lloyd (ankle) on injured reserve on Tuesday. Wilson was Josh Jacobs' backup in the season opener, and the second-year running back looked solid […]

Guardians Place Steven Kwan On 10-Day Injured List

The Cleveland Guardians placed outfielder Steven Kwan (back) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and selected the contract of outfielder Myles Straw from Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move. The Guardians also designated veteran right-hander Carlos Carrasco for assignment. The Guardians were hoping to avoid putting Kwan on the IL, but they made the […]

Daulton Varsho Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The Toronto Blue Jays placed outfielder Daulton Varsho (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Sept. 14) with a right-shoulder strain and recalled outfielder Steward Berroa from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. Given the timing and the fact that Varsho hasn't played in a game since Sept. 11, there's a good chance that […]

Bo Bichette Reinstated And Starting On Tuesday

The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated shortstop Bo Bichette (calf) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and also placed outfielder Daulton Varsho (shoulder) on the 10-day IL with a right-shoulder strain. The club also placed infielder Will Wagner (knee) on the 60-day IL, recalled outfielder Steward Berroa from Triple-A Buffalo and claimed right-hander Nick Robertson […]

Oneil Cruz Remains Out On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop/outfielder Oneil Cruz (ankle) remains out of the team's starting lineup on Tuesday at Busch Stadium against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals. Michael Taylor will man center field for the Bucs and will hit ninth against Cardinals right-handed veteran Lance Lynn. Cruz left Sunday's contest against the Kansas City Royals early with soreness […]

Starling Marte Back In Lineup Against Nationals

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (forearm) is back in right field and hitting in the two-hole on Tuesday against the division-rival Washington Nationals and left-hander Mitchell Parker at Citi Field. Marte was hit by a pitch on his forearm on Saturday and missed two games as a result, but he's back in action on […]

Francisco Lindor Still Out On Tuesday

As expected, New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's contest at Citi Field against the division-rival Washington Nationals. With Lindor sitting out again, rookie Luisangel Acuna is getting the start at shortstop and will bat ninth against Nationals left-hander Mitchell Parker. Lindor said on Monday that he […]

Sandy Alcantara Faces Live Hitters On Tuesday

Miami Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara (elbow) faced live hitters in a live batting practice session at LoanDepot Park on Tuesday, and according to a source, he was pumping 99 mph on his fastball. It's a notable development, as it represents the first time that Alcantara has faced live hitters since undergoing Tommy John surgery early […]

Kenrich Williams Has Knee Procedure On Tuesday

Per The Athletic's Andrew Schlect, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (knee) had a successful arthroscopic debridement procedure on his right knee on Tuesday. Williams's knee will be reevaluated after the Thunder's preseason concludes. In 2023-24, the 29-year-old appeared in 69 regular-season contests and averaged 4.7 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists. Once healthy, Williams will likely […]

Justice Hill (RB, BAL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 17% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill continues to see solid playing time out of the backfield. He has played 54% of the team's offensive snaps in both games this season and has out-snapped starter Derrick Henry (78 to 67) through the first […]

Packers Put MarShawn Lloyd On Injured Reserve

The Green Bay Packers placed rookie running back MarShawn Lloyd (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday and signed running back Chris Brooks to the active 53-man roster from the practice squad in a corresponding move. Lloyd has quickly developed an injury-prone reputation early in his rookie season after missing most of training camp and the […]

Dolphins Placing Tua Tagovailoa On Injured Reserve

The Miami Dolphins are placing quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday in order to give him ample time to progress through the stages of the league's concussion protocol and meet with outside neurologists, according to sources. The earliest Tagovailoa can return now is in Week 8 against the Arizona Cardinals, but the […]

Boban Marjanovic Signs With EuroLeague Team

According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, center Boban Marjanovic landed a deal with EuroLeague team Fenerbahce on Tuesday. Majanovic's new deal was first reported on Eurohoops.net. The contract is a one-year deal with the option for both sides to opt out until January. He averaged 5.5 points and 3.6 boards in 8.7 minutes during his […]

Giants Sign Greg Joseph Off Lions Practice Squad

The New York Giants are signing veteran kicker Greg Joseph to their active roster on Tuesday from the Detroit Lions' practice squad, according to his agent. Regular Giants kicker Graham Gano (hamstring) was injured early in the Week 2 loss to the division-rival Washington Commanders and will miss a "few weeks," prompting the Giants to […]

Britain Covey (WR, PHI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in Extremely Deep Leagues ROSTERED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With A.J. Brown (hamstring) missing Monday's contest against the Atlanta Falcons due to a hamstring injury, wide receiver Britain Covey saw more usage in the passing game. After seeing zero targets and playing only nine snaps in Week 1, Covey saw 32% […]

Lawrence Guy Signing With Bengals

Veteran free-agent defensive lineman Lawrence Guy is signing to the Cincinnati Bengals' active 53-man roster on Tuesday after working out for the team, according to a source. The Bengals are already dealing with key injuries to their defensive line after two weeks, so Guy, a former standout with the New England Patriots, should have a […]

Kareem Hunt (RB, KC) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 2% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Veteran running back Kareem Hunt was the RB39 last season, averaging 7.4 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. While he was once an elite fantasy football running back, the former Toledo star is still a solid contributor. Last year, Hunt had nine […]

Kareem Hunt Reuniting With Chiefs

Veteran free-agent running back Kareem Hunt is signing with the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad on Tuesday after visiting with them on Monday, according to a source. The Chiefs will bring in a familiar face at the position after it was announced that starting RB Isiah Pacheco (fibula) will miss the next six to eight […]

Dameon Pierce (RB, HOU) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 16-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce was a star as a rookie, ending the year as the RB28, averaging 11.6 half-point PPR fantasy points per game despite missing the final four contests. However, he has struggled since the team changed coaches, losing […]

Skylar Thompson Will Start In Week 3

Updating a previous report, CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones reports that Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson will start in Week 3 against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. The Dolphins are taking it "day by day" with Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) after he suffered another scary concussion in last Thursday night's loss to the division-rival Buffalo Bills. If […]

Sam Darnold (QB, MIN) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 14% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold was one of the biggest surprises over the first two weeks this season. The former No. 3 overall NFL Draft pick is the QB10, averaging 17.3 fantasy points per game. He has completed 72% of his pass […]

Kicker Tanner Brown Joins Rams Practice Squad

The Los Angeles Rams signed kicker Tanner Browns to the practice squad on Tuesday, according to NFL.com. The 24-year-old went unselected in last year's NFL Draft out of Oklahoma State and has been on and off the L.A. roster since signing with the organization after the draft. Starting kicker Joshua Karty has made all three […]