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 […]

Trey Hendrickson Likely Avoids Significant Hip Injury Sunday

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (hip) was ruled out after suffering a hip injury during the first half of Sunday's Week 8 contest against the New York Jets. However, the team believes that Hendrickson's injury is not significant, according to Jordan Schultz of The Schultz Report. There's no clear timetable for his return to […]

Luke Gifford, Deommodore Lenoir Cleared to Face Houston

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Luke Gifford (hamstring) and defensive back Deommodore Lenoir (quadriceps) are both active for Sunday's tilt against the Houston Texans. Gifford practiced in a limited capacity on Friday and progressed enough to be cleared for action. Lenoir opened the week as a non-participating but was able to log a limited session on […]

Jordan Fuller Active, Zach Harrison Inactive Against Miami

Atlanta Falcons defensive back Jordan Fuller (knee) is active, and defensive lineman Zac Harrison (knee) is inactive for their contest against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon. Fuller has been on the shelf since suffering this knee injury during their opening contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In 2024, Fuller tallied 54 tackles (28 solo) […]

Brian Burns Active Against Philadelphia

New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns (hip) is officially active for Sunday's contest against the Philadelphia Eagles. The star linebacker was unable to practice this week but progressed enough to suit up. Through seven games this season, Burns has totaled 34 tackles (23 solo) with nine sacks and four pass deflections. He has also forced […]

Trey Hendrickson Officially Active Versus Jets

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (hip) is officially active for Sunday's Week 8 contest against the New York Jets. The 30-year-old is healthy again and will return to the defensive mix following a one-game absence. So far, he has played in six games, registering 15 tackles and four sacks. Widely regarded as one of […]

Brian Burns Expects to Play Against Eagles in Week 8

New York Giants edge rusher Brian Burns (hip) told reporters that he expects to play in Sunday's Week 8 contest against the Philadelphia Eagles despite being listed as questionable, according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. Burns missed two practices this week before logging a limited session on Friday. The 27-year-old has not yet missed a game […]

Trey Hendrickson Expected to Play Against Jets Sunday

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (hip) is expected to play in Sunday's Week 8 contest against the New York Jets, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The 30-year-old had played in six games, registering 15 tackles and four sacks, before missing last week's contest against the Steelers. He is now healthy again and […]

Trey Hendrickson Expected to Play in Week 8

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (hip) is expected to play in Week 8 against the New York Jets, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Hendrickson missed Cincinnati's Week 7 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers due to a hip issue. The 30-year-old has recorded four sacks, eight QB hits, and a forced fumble across six games […]

Derwin James Believed to Have Suffered Low-Ankle Sprain

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James (ankle) is believed to have suffered a low-ankle sprain in Thursday night's win over the Minnesota Vikings, sources told Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. James was scheduled to undergo an MRI exam on Friday, but the hope is that he's not dealing with a serious injury. It's good news […]

Brian Burns Questionable for Giants Defense in Week 8

New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns (hip) is listed as questionable to play in Week 8 when the team takes on the division-rival Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday for the second time this year, according to Giants.com's Dan Salomone. Despite missing practice time this week, the NFL's leader in sacks is expected to be active this […]

Week 8 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football (2025) - Defense Positional Rankings for LB, DL, DB

The NFL has established a new tradition in recent years of scheduling six or more teams on bye at the same time. While this philosophy might make sense if the aim were to fit all byes into the center of the schedule to create balance and fairness, the NFL doesn't do that. Instead, they stack […]

Dolphins Restructure Jordyn Brooks' Contract

The Miami Dolphins restructured the contract of starting linebacker Jordyn Brooks on Thursday by converting his base salary into a signing bonus, which in turn creates $3 million in salary cap space for this season, according to Field Yates of ESPN. Brooks has been one of the few bright spots for the 1-6 Dolphins this […]

Brandon Graham Officially Returns to Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Eagles have signed pass-rusher Brandon Graham to a one-year, prorated contract worth $4.89 million, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The former thirteenth-overall pick of the 2010 NFL Draft is officially returning to the team that selected him. Graham didn't make much of an impact in 2024, compiling 20 tackles, 3.5 sacks, and […]

Raiders Won't Trade Maxx Crosby

The Las Vegas Raiders met with star defensive end Maxx Crosby on Tuesday to let him know they are not shopping him and won't trade him, sources tell NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Other teams are interested in the All-Pro pass-rusher -- it was reported on Tuesday morning that the Dallas Cowboys are eyeing him -- […]

Cowboys Have Inquired About Maxx Crosby

Las Vegas Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby (knee) left Sunday's game against the Chiefs after taking a low block to the knee, but that apparently has not stopped the Dallas Cowboys from inquiring about his availability. With the NFL trade deadline less than two weeks away, the Cowboys have reportedly reached out to see what […]

Brian Burns in a Walking Boot After Week 7 Loss

New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns (foot), who is the NFL's sack leader with nine, was wearing a walking boot on his right foot in the locker room on Sunday following the team's heartbreaking 33-32 loss on the road to the Denver Broncos in Week 7, according to Connor Hughes of SNY. In the wild […]

Maxx Crosby Should be "OK Moving Forward"

Las Vegas Raiders star edge rusher Maxx Crosby (knee), who was pulled from the Week 7 blowout loss to the Kansas City Chiefs early on Sunday as a precaution, should be "OK moving forward," a source told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The 28-year-old All-Pro was injured in the second quarter and did not return […]

Sauce Gardner Evaluated for Concussion in Week 7

New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (head) was taken to the locker room to be evaluated for a concussion during the second half of Sunday's Week 7 loss against the Carolina Panthers. He finished the game with four tackles and one pass defended. While Gardner is still being evaluated and has not officially been diagnosed […]