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Jedrick Wills Jr. Will Miss Sunday’s Contest
Cleveland Browns left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. (ankle) will miss Sunday's matchup vs. the Chargers due to an ankle injury. The move is another blow to the Cleveland offensive line, as either Blake Hance or James Hudson will be tasked with making their first career start to protect Baker Mayfield's blindside. How much the loss […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDavid Montgomery Lands On Injured Reserve
Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (knee) has been officially placed on injured reserve as of Saturday due to a knee sprain that is expected to keep him out of action for the next 3-5 weeks. Ryan Nall was brought up from the practice squad in a flurry of moves, but he figures to serve […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJoel Embiid, Tobias Harris On Track To Suit Up Thursday
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (rest) and power forward Tobias Harris (knee) are "most likely" going to suit up for Thursday's game against Toronto, according to head coach Doc Rivers. The duo sat out the preseason opener, allowing Andre Drummond and Georges Niang to draw starts in their stead, respectively. Drummond was able to notch […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoLos Angeles Adds Frank Mason III To Training Camp
Point guard Frank Mason III inked a training-camp deal with the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday morning, giving the quick ball-handler a chance to make the team's active roster. Mason has bounced around the league over the past four seasons, most recently having appeared in four games (one start) with Orlando last year. In an […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoBrooklyn Trades For Edmond Sumner, Then Waives Him
Point/shooting guard Edmond Sumner (Achilles) was dealt from the Indiana Pacers to the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, but he was ultimately waived in a cost-cutting move for the franchise. Sumner was announced to be out indefinitely with a torn Achilles tendon back in September, ruling him out for the entirety of the 2021-22 season. Indiana […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoGary Trent Jr. Set To Make Preseason Debut Thursday
Toronto Raptors shooting guard Gary Trent Jr. is on track to play in Thursday's preseason game vs. the 76ers after a sore quad forced him to miss the opener. Trent, 22, is one of the more exciting upside fantasy cogs heading into the 2021-22 year amidst a new-look Raptors group that seeks scoring punch. While […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoPascal Siakam, Chris Boucher Headline Absences For Thursday
Toronto Raptors power forward Pascal Siakam (shoulder) and center Chris Boucher (finger) are the two big names that are set to miss Thursday's preseason contest vs. Philadelphia. Joining them on the sidelines are Khem Birch (health and safety protocols) and Yuta Watanabe (calf), giving the team an extremely thin frontcourt. Precious Achiuwa drew the start […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoNorman Powell Misses Practice With Hip Ailment
Portland Trail Blazers small forward Norman Powell (hip) was unable to suit up for Wednesday's practice session as he continues to work through a hip injury that forced him from Monday's preseason opener. Powell is coming off a sustained breakout campaign last year in which he averaged a career-high 18.6 PPG, although his offensive efficiency […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoCody Zeller Sustains Broken Nose, Out Indefinitely
Portland Trail Blazers center Cody Zeller's (nose) tenure with his new team got off to an inauspicious start, as he sustained a broken nose during a preseason loss to the Warriors. Brought aboard to backup Jusuf Nurkic at the five, Zeller will now undergo surgery Friday to repair the issue, putting him on the shelf […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDanilo Gallinari, Solomon Hill Will Rest During Wednesday’s Game
Atlanta Hawks power forwards Danilo Gallinari (rest) and Solomon Hill (rest) have both been held out of action for Wednesday's preseason contest against the Cavaliers. Head coach Nate McMillan made the call to focus on younger players for the early-season warmup contest, allowing his veterans to get some rest. John Collins draws the start at […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoTrae Young Ruled Out For Wednesday’s Game
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (quad) has been deemed unavailable to play in Wednesday's preseason contest against Cleveland. Young is battling a right quad contusion, with the Hawks having little reason to thrust their star point guard into action without him at 100 percent this early in the year. Delon Wright will draw the […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoTrey Lyles Faces Additional Frontcourt Minutes This Year
Detroit Pistons power forward/center Trey Lyles is joining his fourth franchise ahead of his seventh NBA season. Now with the Pistons, Lyles, at 6-foot-9, could see additional minutes in the frontcourt while manning the center position, per head coach Dwane Casey. Isaiah Stewart stands to see the bulk of minutes at the five, while Kelly […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDevin Booker Remains Days Away From Return
Phoenix Suns point/shooting guard Devin Booker has been ruled out for Wednesday's preseason contest against the Lakers, and a return to game action remains days away with him being in the league's COVID-19 protols. Booker has resumed warming up before games, so his long-term status should be in little doubt. Landry Shamet started Phoenix's preseason opener […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJustin Jones Remains Out For Week 4
Los Angeles Chargers defensive lineman Justin Jones (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Raiders, the third consecutive contest that he will be unavailable for. The Chargers defense has struggled mightily against the run in the early portion of the season, yielding a whopping 170 yards rushing per game (last in the […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDallas Activates Malik Turner From Injured Reserve
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Malik Turner (foot) has rejoined the active roster from Injured Reserve ahead of the team's Week 4 matchup versus Carolina. Turner appeared in six games with Dallas last season, but he did not so much as log a target, rather contributing on special teams. After having a smattering of a receiving role […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoRashaad Penny Lands On Injured Reserve
Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny (calf) has been placed on injured reserve while he battles a calf injury. Penny has been limited to just seven snaps this season, all of which came in Week 1 against Indianapolis. Fortunately for the Seahawks, they boast depth at the RB spot behind undisputed starter Chris Carson, with […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJosh Jacobs Will Be Game-Time Decision In Week 4
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (ankle) has been deemed a game-time decision for Monday's matchup vs. the Chargers, per head coach Jon Gruden. Jacobs, who has missed each of the team's previous two games, has been a limited practice participant, which gives his chances of returning some substance. Having been on the field […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoAntonio Gibson Travels With Team In Week 4
Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (shin) is officially listed as questionable to play in Sunday's game against Atlanta as he battles a shin ailment. But the first step in the right direction for his availability is the news that he traveled with the team Saturday, alongside defensive tackle Matt Ioannidis (knee). Also boding […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoKenneth Murray Carted Off The Field During Practice
Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Kenneth Murray (leg) was taken from the practice field Saturday on a cart after appearing to sustain a lower left leg injury. Murray has started each of the team's first three games this season, combining to make 19 tackles, one of which has gone for a loss. Taken in the first […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJustin Jones Will Miss Week 3 Matchup Against Chiefs
Los Angeles Chargers defensive lineman Justin Jones (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest vs. Kansas City. Since starting Week 1 and playing just 16 defensive snaps, Jones has been unable to get back onto the field for what could be an impactful L.A. D-line with all parties healthy. With Joey Bosa (ankle) currently […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoMatt Ioannidis Ruled Out For Week 3 Against Buffalo
Washington Football Team defensive tackle Matt Ioannidis (knee) has been deemed unavailable to suit up for Sunday's matchup vs. the Bills. Ioannidis had been questionable to play throughout the week after sustaining a knee ailment in Week 2; his absence stands to serve as a blow to the depth along the D-line for the Washington […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJordan Mailata Will Miss Week 3 Matchup Against Dallas
Philadelphia Eagles left tackle Jordan Mailata (knee) has been ruled out for the team's matchup Monday vs. the Cowboys. While it was reported earlier in the week that Mailata is dealing with a sprained MCL, the team waited until Saturday to make his status official, naming Andre Dillard the starter in his stead. Mailata has […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoEddie Goldman Will Remain Sidelined For Week 3
Chicago Bears defensive tackle Eddie Goldman (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns. The anticipated return of Goldman to the Bears defense will have to wait another week, as the nose tackle remains sidelined by a knee ailment. Margus Hunt was flexed from the practice squad onto the active roster, providing […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoElgton Jenkins Will Miss Week 3 Due To Injury
Green Bay Packers left tackle Elgton Jenkins (ankle) has been deemed inactive for Sunday's contest against San Francisco. Jenkins' absence is a hefty one for the Packers, who will have to counteract a highly skilled 49ers defense. While Green Bay's immediate plan to replace Jenkins isn't clear, Yosh Nijman could step in for his first […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoTua Tagovailoa Lands On Injured Reserve
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (ribs) has been placed on injured reserve, meaning that he will miss at least the next three games due to the broken ribs that he sustained in Week 2. Tagovailoa had already been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Las Vegas, but he will now be sidelined vs. the Colts […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoOdell Beckham Jr. Has Good Chance To Debut In Week 3
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) is trending toward making his 2021 season debut, which could come as soon as Week 3 vs. Chicago. The timing of Beckham's return would be fortuitous for the Browns, who will be without Jarvis Landry (knee) on a week-to-week basis due to a knee injury of his […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoCowboys Defense Set To Get Randy Gregory Back
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory is on track to be activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, per head coach Mike McCarthy. Gregory played more than half of the snaps for the Cowboys defense in a Week 1 defeat to Tampa Bay, adding a recovered fumble before missing their Week 2 win. To Gregory's benefit, […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoPatriots Trust Mac Jones To Sling Passes Downfield
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones is coming off his first win as a professional in Week 2, yet the largest looming question around the team's offense has been: Where are the deep shots? Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels reiterated Tuesday that the team "completely" trusts its 23-year-old signal caller to unleash passes downfield after […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoBen Roethlisberger Dealing With Left Pectoral Injury
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral) did not come out of the team's Week 2 defeat to Las Vegas unscathed. Roethlisberger is dealing with a left pectoral injury which head coach Mike Tomlin said will cause a disruption in his ability to prepare for the Week 3 showdown with Cincinnati. While, at this stage, it […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDiontae Johnson Avoids Long-Term Injury
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson appeared to sustain a potentially crushing injury at the conclusion of the team's Week 2 loss to Las Vegas on the final play of the game. But per Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, Johnson avoided a long-term injury and his status for the team's Week 3 matchup against […]
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