Kerby Joseph Pops Up on Lions Injury Report, Questionable to Play in Week 2

Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (knee) was a surprise addition to the team's injury report on Friday and is officially questionable to play in Week 2 against the Chicago Bears. Joseph dealt with a knee issue during training camp but was able to play in Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers and logged full […]

Colts Place Jaylon Jones on Injured Reserve

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Jaylon Jones (hamstring) has been placed on Injured Reserve, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Jones will not be eligible to return until Week 6 at the earliest. Indianapolis will be severely shorthanded in the secondary on Sunday against the Denver Broncos with both Jones and top corner Charvarius Ward (concussion) sidelined. Xavien Howard […]

Week 2 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football (2025) - Defense Positional Rankings for LB, DL, DB

Welcome back to our fantasy football IDP rankings for Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season! It happens every year, but fantasy disappointments abounded in the opening week. There is a very real team, we won't name names, that went into their dynasty season with Ja'Marr Chase, Drake London, Malik Nabers, Joe Burrow, Jahmyr Gibbs, […]

Christian Gonzalez to Miss Another Game

New England Patriots All-Pro cornerback Christian Gonzalez (hamstring) has been ruled out of Sunday's Week 2 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Gonzalez has been sidelined since the first padded practice of training camp in late July. Without him on the field in Week 1, the Patriots' defense gave up 362 passing yards to Geno Smith […]

Micah Parsons Active on Thursday Night Against Commanders

Green Bay Packers All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons (back) is officially active for Thursday night against the Washington Commanders to kick off Week 2 after he was listed as questionable on Wednesday's final injury report. Parsons was also questionable for Week 1 before making his Packers debut last Sunday at Lambeau Field in the convincing win […]

Charvarius Ward Misses Practice on Thursday, Could Miss Week 2 Against Broncos?

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Charvarius Ward (concussion) did not practice on Thursday due to a concussion, per James Boyd of The Athletic. Neither Ward nor cornerback Jaylon Jones (hamstring) has practiced yet this week, so the Colts' secondary could be severely shorthanded for its Week 2 matchup against the Denver Broncos. Ward earned the 15th-highest grade […]

Harrison Smith Downgraded to Out for MNF

Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (illness) has been downgraded to out ahead of Monday Night Football against the Chicago Bears. Smith had been listed as doubtful after logging a limited practice on Friday. He will not travel with the team. The 36-year-old will have to wait at least one more week before kicking off his […]

Bears Add Kyler Gordon To Injury Report

The Chicago Bears added cornerback Kyler Gordon (hamstring) to the injury report Sunday, listing him as questionable to face the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night. The fourth-year pro typically serves as the team's nickel corner, so the late addition to the injury report could cause a shuffling to the Bears' defensive backfield on game day. […]

Vita Vea Suiting Up for Season Opener

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea (foot) is officially active for Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Atlanta Falcons. He had been listed as questionable but was trending in the right direction after logging a full practice on Friday. The 30-year-old is coming off a Pro Bowl campaign in which he totaled a career-high […]

NFL Could Come Down Hard On Jalen Carter

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter could be facing steep discipline from the NFL, according to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter. The second-year player was ejected from the Eagles' season-opening game for spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, and looks to be facing a possible suspension and fine also. Schefter reported that NFL executive […]

Malcolm Roach Lands on Injured Reserve

According to the team, Denver Broncos defensive lineman Malcolm Roach (calf) was placed on injured reserve due to a Grade 2 calf strain. That escalated quickly. Roach popped up on the Broncos' injury report with a limited session on Thursday after logging a full practice the day prior. On Friday, he was tagged with a […]

Aidan Hutchinson Unlikely to Ink Extension Ahead of 2025

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson is unlikely to strike a new deal with the team before the start of the regular season. Hutchinson has rapidly progressed through his rehab from a lower-leg fracture that derailed his 2024 campaign, but he is still playing on his rookie contract. Talks […]

Cameron Heyward, Steelers Reach Agreement on Revised Deal, Will Play in Week 1

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward reached an agreement with the team on a revised deal. With incentives, he'll have an opportunity to earn up to $18 million this season. More importantly, the 36-year-old will play in Week 1 versus the Jets. Heyward has spent his entire career with the […]

Harrison Smith Returns To Practice Friday

The Minnesota Vikings logged safety Harrison Smith (illness) as completing a limited practice on Friday, a sign he could be available when the team opens its season Monday at Chicago. The veteran safety has missed significant practice time the past few weeks with the undisclosed illness, but was estimated to be limited for Friday's walk-through. […]

L'Jarius Sneed Questionable Against Broncos

Tennessee Titans cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (knee) is listed as questionable on Friday, following a week of limited practices. Sneed underwent an offseason knee procedure to clean up a prior injury and began training camp on the PUP list. A quad injury cost Sneed most of his 2024 season, allowing him to play in only the […]

Myles Garrett Returns to Practice Friday

Cleveland Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett (hip) returned to practice Friday after sitting out the day prior. The Texas A&M product was a surprise addition to Thursday's practice report with a hip injury, but it doesn't appear to be a significant issue, as he was back out there the following day. It's worth noting that […]

Trevon Diggs' Reps to Be Limited Vs. Eagles

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Dallas Cowboys defensive back Trevon Diggs (knee) will be on a pitch count in Thursday night's season opener against their division rival, the Philadelphia Eagles. Diggs dealt with another significant injury in 2024 but has progressed more quickly than initially anticipated in his rehabilitation. While he'll suit up and […]

Week 1 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football (2025) - Defense Positional Rankings for LB, DL, DB

Every year, like clockwork, fantasy fans and analysts cling to the notion that team performances and trends translate from year to year. It is this notion that helps some NFL owners or general managers cling to a roster just past its prime, or drives fantasy managers to assume certain players or teams have an easy […]

Packers "Hopeful" Micah Parsons Will Play in Week 1

Green Bay Packers All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons (back) is not a lock to play in the Week 1 regular-season opener this Sunday versus the division-rival Detroit Lions. "We'll see. He's doing everything in his power. Got to get through a couple practices to see how he responds, but certainly hopeful," head coach Matt LaFleur said. […]

Jaguars List Travis Hunter as Starting Wide Receiver, Backup Cornerback

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie two-way star Travis Hunter is listed as a starting wide receiver and backup cornerback on the team's initial depth chart. Hunter and Brian Thomas Jr. are listed in the first-team offense, along with Dyami Brown. The Colorado product exploded for 96 catches, 1,258 receiving yards, and 15 touchdowns last year, cementing his […]

Broncos Being Smart With Dre Greenlaw

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton said that the team is being "smart" and "conservative" with how they manage linebacker Dre Greenlaw's workload. Greenlaw has a lengthy injury history, so Payton and his staff have decided that it's in their best interest to take some of the load off him before the season even begins. […]

Micah Parsons Still Up in the Air to Play in Week 1

Green Bay Packers All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons (back) has been practicing this week as he attempts to play in the Week 1 regular-season opener against the division-rival Detroit Lions this Sunday, but one source said it's still uncertain if he'll be active. Parsons has been dealing with an L4/L5 facet-joint sprain in his back and […]

Chiefs, Trent McDuffie Not Expected to Finalize Extension

The Kansas City Chiefs and starting cornerback Trent McDuffie are not expected to finalize a contract extension before the 2025 regular season gets underway, according to Nate Taylor of ESPN.com. The former first-round pick is a two-time All-Pro. He started 16 games last season, totaling 59 tackles, 13 passes defended, two interceptions, and one fumble […]

Walter Nolen to Open Season on PUP List

Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Walter Nolen (calf) has been placed on the PUP list and will miss at least the first four games of the 2025 season. It's crushing news for Arizona, which spent its 16th overall pick on the Ole Miss product. During his final year at school, Nolen totaled 48 tackles, 14 tackles […]

Shemar Stewart Draws Praise From Defensive Star

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart earned the praise of Trey Hendrickson, who returned to the field this week and was able to observe his new and returning teammates in action. "A great football player with a tremendous amount of potential," Hendrickson said of Stewart, via Geoff Hobson of the team's official website. "And I […]

DeWayne Carter Done for Season with Torn Achilles

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle DeWayne Carter tore his Achilles and will miss the entire 2025 season, according to Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report. Carter was the Bills' third-round pick last year, and he was expected to take on a bigger role following a strong rookie campaign. Through 11 games (three starts) in 2024, the Duke […]

Trevon Diggs Uncertain for Week 1, Will Return by Week 4

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (knee) said that he was able to do everything in practice on Sunday, according to Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News. However, he's still unsure whether he will play in the team's season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday. At the very latest, he intends to return by […]

Jared Verse a Defensive Player of the Year Candidate?

Per The Athletic's Jeff Howe, one rival NFL executive predicts that Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jared Verse will be the league's best defensive player in 2025. Verse already won Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2024 by totaling 66 tackles (36 solo), 4.5 sacks, 11 tackles for loss, 18 QB hits, two forced fumbles and […]

Micah Parsons' Status for Week 1 Unclear

Per Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst, he and the team are hopeful that edge rusher Micah Parsons can play "at least a little" in their Week 1 matchup with the visiting Detroit Lions. Gutekunst also noted that it's on the Packers to "be smart" with the 26-year-old. The Penn State product underwent his […]

Packers Acquire Micah Parsons, Sign him to Four-Year Extension

The Green Bay Packers are acquiring All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons from the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday and have agreed to a four-year, $188 million contract extension with him, including $136 million guaranteed, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. It's unclear at this time what the Cowboys received in return, but it includes two first-rounders. […]