Mike McDaniel a Top Candidate to be Browns Next Head Coach

Former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel is a finalist for the Cleveland Browns head coaching job. He will receive a second interview along with Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter and Los Angeles Rams passing coordinator Nathan Scheelhaase next week. McDaniel was fired by the Dolphins after the regular season ended, following a […]

Nate Scheelhaase Set for Second Interview, Finalist to be Browns Head Coach

Los Angeles Rams passing game coordinator Nathan Scheelhaase is a finalist to be the next head coach for the Cleveland Browns. The 35-year-old is set to have a second interview, along with Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter and former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, next week. Under the Sean McVay coaching tree, […]

Jesse Minter a Finalist to be Browns Head Coach

Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter is a finalist to be the next head coach for the Cleveland Browns. Minter is set for a second interview with the Browns next week. Rams passing game coordinator Nathan Scheelhaase and former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel are also finalists for the position. Minter has been […]

Ed Oliver Questionable to Return on Saturday

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver (knee) is questionable to return in Saturday's AFC Divisional Round game against the Denver Broncos. Oliver was activated from the Injured Reserve ahead of Saturday's game after being out since Week 8 with a torn bicep. The 28-year-old did not record a stat before exiting Saturday's game with a […]

Fred Warner Won't Come Off Injured Reserve This Week

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (ankle) will not be activated from Injured Reserve for Saturday's Divisional Round contest in Seattle against the division-rival Seahawks, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. The extremely banged-up 49ers' defense won't get Warner back, and they'll also be without safety Ji'Ayir Brown (hamstring). Meanwhile, linebackers Luke Gifford (quadriceps) and […]

49ers Open Fred Warner's Practice Window

The San Francisco 49ers opened linebacker Fred Warner's (ankle) 21-day practice window on Tuesday and hope that he'll be available to play in the NFC Championship game if the team advances past the division-rival Seattle Seahawks in the Divisional Round of the playoffs this Saturday, according to Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk. Warner […]

Micah Parsons Could be Back in First Month of 2026 Season

Green Bay Packers All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons (knee) said he knows a Week 1 return in 2026 is probably unrealistic, but he thinks he can return from a torn ACL within the first month of the season, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN. Parsons has an expected recovery time of nine months after having surgery […]

Christian Gonzalez Questionable to Return vs. Chargers

New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (head) exited during the fourth quarter of Sunday's playoff contest against the Los Angeles Chargers. He is officially listed as questionable to return. Gonzalez left the game after breaking up a pass attempt on second down. At the time of his departure, he had defended two passes. The 23-year-old […]

Fred Warner Not Expected to Practice This Week

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (ankle) is unlikely to have his practice window opened this week, head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Sunday. Warner is working his way back from a dislocated and fractured ankle that he suffered back in Week 6. The injury was initially expected to sideline him for the entire season, […]

T.J. Edwards Done for Playoffs with Fractured Fibula

Chicago Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards (leg) suffered a fractured fibula during Saturday's Wild Card win over the Green Bay Packers, head coach Ben Johnson announced. He will miss the remainder of the NFL playoffs. Edwards was carted off during the second quarter with his leg in an air cast. The 29-year-old was an impact defender […]

Fred Warner Seen Running on a Side Field

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (ankle) will not play in the Wild-Card matchup on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, but he was seen running on a side field during practice on Thursday, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic. The 29-year-old has been on Injured Reserve since injuring his ankle in Week 6, but […]

Rams Activate Quentin Lake From Injured Reserve

The Los Angeles Rams announced on Tuesday that they activated safety Quentin Lake (elbow) from Injured Reserve. In a corresponding move, inside linebacker Shaun Dolac (knee) was sent to IR. Lake has been out for the Rams since he was hurt in Week 11, but he got in several full practices last week and is […]

Fred Warner Not Ready to Return

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that it's possible that linebacker Fred Warner (ankle), who had surgery on his ankle in October, returns from Injured Reserve in January, but the 49ers would have to win a couple of playoff games for that to happen, per The Athletic's Matt Barrows. "I think it's too […]

Myles Garrett Breaks All-Time Single-Season Sack Record

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett broke the NFL's all-time single-season sack record during Sunday's Week 18 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Garrett took down Joe Burrow with less than six minutes left in the Browns' season to set the new record. His 23 sacks in 2025 officially vaulted him ahead of T.J. Watt (2021) […]

Derwin James and Tuli Tuipulotu Inactive for Week 18 Against Broncos

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James (coach's decision) and defensive end Tuli Tuipulotu (coach's decision) are inactive for Sunday's Week 18 contest against the Denver Broncos. Both players are healthy scratches after they didn't carry an injury designation into this weekend. The Bolts are resting several key starters on both sides of the play since […]

Packers Resting Key Players in Week 18

The Green Bay Packers will rest key players during Sunday's Week 18 contest against the Minnesota Vikings, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com. It was previously reported that Green Bay would likely rest some of its starters, but Fowler's latest update now confirms this. While the X post doesn't say which players will be affected, […]

Week 18 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football (2025) - Defense Positional Rankings for LB, DL, DB

We are now entering Week 18, the final week before the NFL’s playoffs begin. As we have stated before, this is the time when many NFL teams begin resting players. Teams that have their playoff seeds locked up will often sit their players entirely or have them play just a single series to “keep fresh,” […]

Steelers More Optimistic About T.J. Watt's Week 18 Status

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is optimistic about All-Pro linebacker T.J. Watt's (lung) chances of playing this Sunday against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens in Week 18, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. "We'll work him up over the course of the week and let the amount of participation and quality of participation be […]

Carson Schwesinger Played Through Thigh Injury in Week 17

Cleveland Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger (thigh) played through a thigh injury in his team's Week 17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, per Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal. The rookie linebacker has started all 16 games for Cleveland so far this season, recording 67 solo tackles, 2.5 sacks, and two interceptions. Pro Football Focus […]

Nine-Month Recovery Expected for Micah Parsons

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that a nine-month recovery is expected for Green Bay Packers star pass-rusher Micah Parsons (knee) after he underwent ACL surgery on his injured left knee on Monday. Parsons suffered the season-ending injury in the Week 15 loss to the Denver Broncos when he came down awkwardly on his left knee […]

T.J. Watt Up in the Air for Crucial Week 18 Contest

Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro linebacker T.J. Watt (lung) is considered "up in the air" for the Week 18 regular-season finale this Sunday night against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Watt missed a third straight game in Sunday's loss to the Cleveland Browns after having surgery to fix a partially collapsed […]

Terrel Bernard Won't Play in Week 18

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said on Monday that linebacker Terrel Bernard (calf) will not play in the Week 18 regular-season finale this Sunday versus the division-rival New York Jets due to the calf injury that he suffered in Sunday's 13-12 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, per Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic. The 26-year-old […]

T.J. Watt a Long Shot to Play in Week 18?

Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro linebacker T.J. Watt (lung) is considered a "long shot" to play in Week 18 against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night with the AFC North title on the line, a source with knowledge of the situation told Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. "Never say never, but not an ideal timeline […]

Micah Parsons Undergoing ACL Surgery on Monday

Green Bay Packers standout pass-rusher Micah Parsons (knee) announced on his Instagram account on Monday that he's undergoing surgery on his torn ACL, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. "See y'all soon, love y'all," Parsons wrote. The 26-year-old All-Pro defensive end suffered a torn ACL in his left knee in the loss to the Denver […]

T.J. Watt Expected to Play Against Ravens in Week 18

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (lung) is expected to return for Week 18 against the Baltimore Ravens. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that Watt's health is in a "good place," and he should play in the Steelers' next meaningful game. As it turns out, Week 18 will be a meaningful game, since the winner of […]

Sauce Gardner Suffers Calf Injury on Sunday Afternoon

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner (calf) exited during the second half of Sunday's Week 17 loss against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The team listed him as questionable, but he never returned to the contest. He finished Sunday's game with three tackles and one pass defended. It's too early to tell whether Gardner will play in Week […]

Jordyn Brooks Injures Hamstring Against Tampa Bay

Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks (hamstring) exited during the third quarter of Sunday's Week 17 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The team listed him as questionable, but he didn't end up getting back into the game. Brooks finished the game with one pass defended and five tackles, including one tackle for loss. His departure […]

Tyrel Dodson Officially Active for Dolphins Defense

Miami Dolphins linebacker Tyrel Dodson (chest) is officially active on Sunday as the team gets set to take on the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 17. Dodson was unable to practice on Wednesday, but he was limited on Thursday and returned to a full practice on Friday, clearing him to play this weekend. Fantasy […]

Budda Baker in the Concussion Protocol

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said on Wednesday that safety Budda Baker (concussion) came in this week with concussion symptoms and is now in the league's concussion protocol, according to Darren Urban of AZCardinals.com. Baker played 68 defensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Atlanta Falcons, but the 29-year-old suffered a head injury and […]

Jeremy Chinn Heading to Injured Reserve With Back Injury

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn (back) is headed to season-ending Injured Reserve on Wednesday, according to a source. The Raiders also placed star tight end Brock Bowers (knee) on IR. Chinn hasn't missed any games with a nagging back injury, but the Raiders have decided to shut the […]