DeForest Buckner Placed on Injured Reserve With Neck Injury

The Indianapolis Colts announced on Friday that they placed defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (neck) on Injured Reserve. Buckner will now be forced to miss at least the next four games, starting with this Sunday's game in Berlin, Germany, against the Atlanta Falcons. The 31-year-old three-time Pro Bowler will be eligible to return on Dec. 14 […]

Week 10 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football (2025) - Defense Positional Rankings for LB, DL, DB

Week 10 is a unique one when it comes to byes. At first glance, this week is not so painful. Unlike the massacre of Week 8 when six key teams were out, a manageable four squads are gone. Additionally, while the loss of the Cowboys, Bengals, and Chiefs is bad news for the offensive side […]

First-Round Pick Dallas Turner Plays Sparingly In Big Win

The Minnesota Vikings played their most thorough defensive game of the season on Sunday in a victory against the Detroit Lions, but former first-round pick Dallas Turner did not see much involvement in the big win. Despite the Vikings getting their best performance of the season along the line of scrimmage, the second-year player from […]

Logan Wilson Traded to the Cowboys

The Cincinnati Bengals are trading linebacker Logan Wilson to the Cowboys in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round draft pick. Wilson was a third-round pick from Wyoming and developed into a key contributor on the Begals defense with at least 100 total tackles in each of the last four seasons. In July of 2023, he signed […]

Dolphins Open to Trading Minkah Fitzpatrick

The Miami Dolphins are reportedly open to trading three-time All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, and there has been interest from multiple teams. The Dolphins reacquired Fitzpatrick in the offseason in a deal that saw them send All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey and tight end Jonnu Smith to the Steelers, along with a pick swap. With the Dolphins […]

Trey Hendrickson Still On the Block for First-Rounder

The Athletic's Dianna Russini reports that the Cincinnati Bengals are still requesting a first-round pick in return for star pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson (hip). The Hendrickson-Bengals saga has been ongoing since the offseason as the 30-year-old looks to sign a lucrative, long-term deal on the back of back-to-back 17.5-sack seasons. Hendrickson hasn't been his usual, uber-productive […]

Christian Gonzalez Questionable to Return with Head Injury

New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (head) exited during the fourth quarter of Sunday's Week 9 contest against the Atlanta Falcons. He is officially listed as questionable to return. He had seven tackles and two passes defended at the time of his departure. The 23-year-old is regarded as one of the league's top cornerbacks, but […]

Ed Oliver Could Return for the Playoffs

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver (biceps) could return by the first week of the playoffs, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Oliver tore his biceps against the Carolina Panthers last week and will undergo surgery, shutting him down for the remainder of the regular season but leaving the door open for him to […]

Jalen Ramsey Shifting to Free Safety for Week 9

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey will play free safety during Sunday's Week 9 contest against the Indianapolis Colts, head coach Mike Tomlin told Bob Labriola of the team's official website. Ramsey's position change comes in the wake of the Steelers placing safety DeShon Elliott (knee) on injured reserve and ruling out Jabrill Peppers (quadriceps) and […]

Trey Hendrickson, Logan Wilson Inactive for Week 9

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (hip) and linebacker Logan Wilson (calf) are both inactive for Week 9 against the Chicago Bears. Neither player practiced this week, so their absence on Sunday is not much of a surprise. As Tuesday's 4 p.m. trade deadline approaches, Hendrickson and Wilson may have played their final snaps for […]

Teams Interested in Trading for Logan Wilson

Several NFL teams have shown interest in acquiring Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson (calf) ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. trade deadline, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. The veteran defender requested a trade earlier in October, but the team has not yet honored his request. Through eight games in 2025, he has 44 tackles and […]

Cowboys Eyeing Pass-Rusher Addition, Could Trade Mazi Smith

The Dallas Cowboys are interested in acquiring a pass rusher before Tuesday's 4 p.m. trade deadline, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. While Dallas might not pull off a total blockbuster, the team could be a realistic landing spot for a pass rusher such as Arden Key, Jaelan Phillips, Bradley Chubb, or Malcom Koonce. […]

Teams Have Contacted Seahawks About Boye Mafe, Riq Woolen

The Seattle Seahawks have fielded calls from several organizations regarding linebacker Boye Mafe and cornerback Riq Woolen, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Although the Seahawks are 5-2 and won't be sellers at the deadline, Schefter indicates that Mafe and Woolen could be available if a trade partner offers an aggressive compensation package. Mafe, 26, has […]

Bengals Don't Intend to Trade Trey Hendrickson

The Cincinnati Bengals have told teams that they don't intend to trade star defensive end Trey Hendrickson, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. With the trade deadline approaching on Tuesday, Cincinnati appears to remain uninterested in moving on from its standout defender. However, Schefter notes that opposing teams wonder if the Bengals' stance might soften if […]

Bradley Chubb, Jaelan Phillips Drawing Trade Interest

Multiple NFL teams have "reached out and have significant interest" in trading for Miami Dolphins pass-rushers Bradley Chubb and Jaelan Phillips, sources told Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network. The Dolphins have been hesitant to shop both Chubb and Phillips, but with another blowout loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night and with the trade […]

Steelers Place DeShon Elliott on Injured Reserve

The Pittsburgh Steelers placed safety DeShon Elliott (knee) on Injured Reserve on Friday, according to Teresa Varley of Steelers.com. Elliott suffered his knee injury in the Sunday night loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 8 and will now be forced to miss at least the next four games. The former sixth-round pick by […]

Chris Grier Out as Dolphins GM, Mike McDaniel Safe for Now

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that the Miami Dolphins and general manager Chris Grier have mutually decided to part ways. The news comes the morning after the team fell 28-6 to the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Night Football. Grier had spent over two decades with the franchise and served as the team's GM since 2016. […]

Week 9 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football (2025) - Defense Positional Rankings for LB, DL, DB

The hits keep on coming in 2025, as an already injury-plagued, bye-ridden Week 8 gave us a slew of new significant injuries to real IDP contributors. To make matters worse, it is becoming increasingly difficult to trust injury reports and the coach speak surrounding whether a player is actually healthy or will be ready to […]

Broncos Not Planning to Put Patrick Surtain II on Injured Reserve

As of right now, the Denver Broncos are not planning to place cornerback Patrick Surtain II (pectoral) on Injured Reserve, a source told Luca Evans of The Denver Post. Surtain suffered an injury to his pectoral muscle in last week's win over the Denver Broncos and is unlikely to play in Week 9 this Sunday […]

"No Chance" Myles Garrett Gets Traded

According to a source, there's "no chance" that Cleveland Browns All-Pro pass-rusher Myles Garrett gets dealt ahead of next Tuesday's trade deadline, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. "People have a better chance of winning the lottery," the source said. The Browns surely would be asking for much more than any team is willing to offer […]

Aidan Hutchinson Agrees to Four-Year Extension with Lions

The Detroit Lions and star edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson have agreed to terms on a four-year, "mega-extension," per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The number two overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft, Hutchinson is currently playing out the fourth year of his five-year rookie contract. While the exact terms of the extension are unclear, […]

Steelers to Place DeShon Elliot on Injured Reserve

Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliot (knee) will be placed on Injured Reserve after hyperextending his knee in their Week 8 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Elliot's ACL is reportedly intact, but the injury is significant enough that the Steelers are bracing for the 28-year-old safety to miss the remainder of the season. As a […]

DeShon Elliott Considered "Week-to-Week"

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that safety DeShon Elliott (knee) is "week-to-week" with a knee injury that he suffered in the Sunday night loss to the Green Bay Packers, per Brooke Pryor of ESPN. Tomlin said they have not had talks to decide if Elliott will go on Injured Reserve. It's good news […]

Trevon Diggs Might Need Knee Surgery

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (concussion, knee), who is currently on Injured Reserve due to a concussion, might need minor knee surgery, according to two people with knowledge of the injury. Diggs continues to rehab a right-knee injury that has given him problems this year, and he's also recovering from a concussion that he suffered […]

DeShon Elliott to Miss the Rest of the Season?

The Pittsburgh Steelers are bracing for safety DeShon Elliott (knee) to miss the rest of the season, sources told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Elliott's ACL is intact, and he's working through the nature of his leg injury, but it's considered unlikely that he'll be able to return in 2025. It's a tough blow to a […]

Patrick Surtain II Could Land on Injured Reserve With Pectoral Strain

Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II (pectoral), the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, suffered a strained pectoral in the Week 8 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday and could land on Injured Reserve, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Surtain is considered week-to-week and is probably unlikely to suit up this Sunday […]

Trey Hendrickson Day-to-Day After Aggravating his Hip Injury

Cincinnati Bengals All-Pro defensive end Trey Hendrickson (hip) is considered day-to-day after aggravating his hip injury in Sunday's Week 8 loss to the New York Jets, according to head coach Zac Taylor. Hendrickson limped to the locker room on Sunday against the Jets and never returned in the second half. Not having the 30-year-old pass-rusher […]

Carson Schwesinger Picks Up High-Ankle Sprain

Cleveland Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger (ankle) sustained a high-ankle sprain in Week 8's 32-13 road loss to the New England Patriots. The rookie left Sunday's contest in the fourth quarter with the issue, and testing on Monday confirmed the injury. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported the news. It's a significant hit to Cleveland's defense, as the […]

Season-Ending Injury Feared for Bills' Ed Oliver

Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, Buffalo Bills defensive lineman Ed Oliver (biceps) could miss the rest of the season, as the team fears he tore his bicep in their Week 8 win over the Carolina Panthers. Oliver left the 40-9 victory in the first half and did not return to the contest. The 27-year-old will undergo […]

Derrick Brown Avoids Serious Knee Injury in Loss to Bills

Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown (knee) says that he is fine despite injuring his knee in Sunday's Week 8 loss against the Buffalo Bills, according to ESPN's David Newton. Brown suffered the injury in the fourth quarter and was listed as questionable to return, but he did not get back into the game. Carolina […]