Taron Johnson Hopeful to Play Against Dolphins

Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson (quadriceps) is expected to play Thursday night against the Miami Dolphins, per Cameron Wolfe. Johnson sat out last week's game against the New York Jets with the injury, but returned to practice late last week and has been limited in sessions leading up to this matchup. His return is a […]

Ed Oliver Ruled Out Against Dolphins

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday night's matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Oliver also missed last week's win over the New York Jets after suffering the injury in practice when he was stepped on. The veteran was a difference-maker in Week 1, forcing a fumble on Derrick Henry […]

Matt Milano Ruled Out Against Dolphins

Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano (pectoral) has been ruled out for Thursday night's matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Milano suffered the injury during Sunday's blowout win over the New York Jets and, on a short week, won't be ready to play. The veteran has dealt with his share of major injuries in recent years, including […]

Khalil Mack to Miss a Few Weeks

Los Angeles Chargers edge rusher Khalil Mack (elbow) is expected to miss a few weeks after dislocating his elbow in Monday night's matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. Mack exited early with what initially appeared to be a serious injury, but NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports it is not season-ending, and he should return later […]

Week 3 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football (2025) - Defense Positional Rankings for LB, DL, DB

Through two weeks of the NFL season, no one would blame casual fans for wondering, "Does this year's rookie class stink?" After all, training camp stars like Matthew Golden are barely being used, while many top backs in the class have disappointed.  Kaleb Johnson is a special teamer… and not a good one, while TreVeyon […]

Alex Highsmith Will Not Play Against Patriots

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 3 against the New England Patriots. Highsmith suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Week 2 loss to Seattle, and there was initial concern he might land on injured reserve. With the Steelers in London in Week 4 and a bye the following week, […]

DeMarvion Overshown Thinks He'll be Back by Thanksgiving

Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (knee) speculates he could return before Thanksgiving. Overshown tore his ACL, MCL, and PCL in Week 14 of the 2024 season, a devastating injury that has kept him sidelined since. While the 2024 third-round pick has not yet resumed practicing, he's expressed optimism about his recovery and believes he'll be […]

Khalil Mack Won't Return Against Raiders on Monday

Updating a previous report, the Los Angeles Chargers announced that Pro Bowl pass-rusher Khalil Mack (elbow) will not return on Monday Night Football in the divisional matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders after he suffered an elbow injury in the second quarter. Mack was in significant pain when his elbow was caught between a teammate […]

Khalil Mack Questionable to Return on Monday With Elbow Injury

Los Angeles Chargers pass-rusher Khalil Mack (elbow) injured his elbow in Monday night's divisional clash against the Las Vegas Raiders in the second quarter and is questionable to return, according to the team. It was an ugly-looking injury that occurred when Mack's elbow was caught between a fellow defender and the Raiders player he was […]

Jaylon Johnson Likely to Miss Rest of the Season

Updating a previous report on Monday, Chicago Bears All-Pro cornerback Jaylon Johnson (groin) is likely to miss the rest of the season with a groin injury that will require surgery, sources told Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. There is an outside chance that Johnson will be able to return late in the year if Chicago […]

Kyle Van Noy to Miss Multiple Weeks

Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl pass-rusher Kyle Van Noy (hamstring) is expected to miss multiple games after sustaining a hamstring injury in Sunday's win over the Browns. Van Noy's 12.5 sacks last season led the team, and while the Ravens are hoping the injury isn't too serious, any time missed will be a blow to a […]

Jaylon Johnson Out Indefinitely With Groin Injury

Chicago Bears Pro Bowl Cornerback Jaylon Johnson (groin) is out indefinitely after aggravating an existing groin injury during Sunday's loss to the Lions. After missing all of training camp and the first game of the season, Johnson lasted only 20 plays in his season debut, exiting in the second quarter after breaking up a pass. […]

Shemar Stewart Week-to-Week, Avoids Major Injury

Cincinnati Bengals rookie first-round defensive end Shemar Stewart (ankle, knee) likely avoided suffering a major injury during Sunday's Week 2 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Stewart was seen on crutches postgame and is expected to be evaluated on a week-to-week basis. While the first-round pick's status for next Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings is up […]

Jadeveon Clowney Signing One-Year Deal with Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys are signing veteran defensive end Jadeveon Clowney to a one-year, $3.5 million deal with a maximum value of $6 million, according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. Dallas traded away star edge rusher Micah Parsons before the season started, and their defense has allowed 61 points over the first two weeks of the season. […]

Harrison Smith Inactive for Week 2 Against Falcons

Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (illness) is inactive for Sunday's Week 2 contest against the Atlanta Falcons. He had been limited in practice this week but ultimately will not play. This is the second game in a row for which Smith has been sidelined, which means his season debut will have to wait at least […]

Patrick Surtain II Questionable to Return Against Colts

Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II (ankle) exited during the first quarter of Sunday's Week 2 contest against the Indianapolis Colts. He is officially listed as questionable to return. At the time of his departure, he had five tackles, one pass defended, and one defensive pass interference penalty. Widely regarded as one of the top […]

Alex Highsmith Suffers High-Ankle Sprain in Week 2 Loss

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (ankle) has been diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain after exiting Sunday's Week 2 contest against the Seattle Seahawks, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. The 28-year-old finished the game with just one tackle. He will likely be placed on injured reserve as he misses roughly four to six weeks. Nick […]

Shemar Stewart Won't Return in Week 2

Cincinnati Bengals rookie first-round defensive end Shemar Stewart (ankle) exited during the fourth quarter of Sunday's Week 2 contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He has been ruled out for the remainder of the game. The rookie finishes Week 2 with two tackles. With Stewart sidelined, Myles Murphy should earn more defensive snaps as a rotational […]

T.J. Edwards Doubtful to Return Sunday

Chicago Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards (hamstring) exited Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions and is officially doubtful to return. Edwards was dealing with a hamstring earlier this week, so it's possible that he re-aggravated that same injury. With Chicago trailing by multiple possessions, it's unlikely they'll try to get Edwards back into the contest. Assuming […]

Jaylon Johnson Done for Week 2

Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson (groin) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's Week 2 contest against the Detroit Lions. The 26-year-old had been listed as questionable after exiting earlier in the contest. He finishes the game with a pair of tackles. Jaylon Jones and Nahshon Wright will earn more defensive snaps in […]

Laiatu Latu Officially Inactive Against Broncos

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Laiatu Latu (hamstring) is officially inactive for Sunday's Week 2 contest against the Denver Broncos. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport previously noted that Latu's injury is not believed to be serious, so his absence on Sunday likely indicates the Colts are erring on the side of caution. Samson Ebukam and Tyquan Lewis […]

Alex Highsmith Ruled Out for Remainder of Week 2

Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher Alex Highsmith (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of his team's Week 2 game against the Seattle Seahawks due to an ankle injury. Highsmith is a key piece of Pittsburgh's pass rush opposite star edge rusher T.J. Watt. Without Highsmith, third-year edge rusher/linebacker Nick Herbig is likely to receive […]

Jaylon Johnson Questionable to Return in Week 2

Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson (groin) is questionable to return to his team's Week 2 matchup against the Detroit Lions due to a groin injury. Johnson missed Week 1 due to a groin injury, so this could be a re-aggravation of the existing ailment. Johnson is the Bears' top cover corner, so his absence would […]

Alex Highsmith Doubtful to Return in Week 2 with Ankle Injury

Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher Alex Highsmith (ankle) is doubtful to return to his team's Week 2 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks due to an ankle injury. Highsmith is a key piece of the Steelers' pass rush, recording 28.5 sacks in 46 games since the start of 2022. If he is unable to return, the job […]

Devon Witherspoon Officially Inactive for Week 2

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (knee) is officially inactive for Sunday's Week 2 contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers. His absence was widely expected; he missed all three practices this week and was listed as doubtful heading into the weekend. It's a crushing blow for the Seahawks' defense, especially as they prepare for a Steelers receiving […]

Kerby Joseph Suiting Up in Week 2

Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (knee) is active for Sunday's Week 2 contest against the Chicago Bears. He had been listed as questionable after popping up on Friday's injury report as a limited participant. The 24-year-old played every defensive snap last week but registered just one tackle. He'll look to make a bigger impact this […]

Laiatu Latu Likely To Miss Week 2

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Laiatu Latu (hamstring) is unlikely to play when his team takes on the Denver Broncos, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. According to Rapoport, the Colts do not believe the former first-round pick's injury is serious, but likely will opt for caution on Sunday. Latu had four sacks as a […]

Harrison Smith Could Miss Another Week

The Minnesota Vikings could opt for caution in bringing safety Harrison Smith (illness) back to the field, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The veteran safety only recently returned to practice after missing weeks with an undisclosed ailment, and Rapoport indicated it would not be a surprise to see the Vikings keep him out of […]

Jordan Fuller Lands on Injured Reserve

The Atlanta Falcons have placed defensive back Jordan Fuller (knee) on Injured Reserve. Fuller picked up a knee injury in last weekend's loss to the Buccaneers, forcing Atlanta to rule him out for their Week 2 outing with the hosting Minnesota Vikings. Now, he'll miss at least the next four games. It's unfortunate news for […]

Denzel Perryman Ruled Out for Week 2

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman (ankle) has been ruled out for his team's Week 2 matchup on Monday night against the Las Vegas Raiders, according to ESPN's Kris Rhim. Perryman left the Chargers' Week 1 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in the first quarter due to the injury. Veteran linebacker Troy Dye appears […]