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Jonathan Taylor Signs Three-Year, $42 Million Extension With The Colts
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor has signed a three-year, $42 million contract extension with the team, according to Adam Schefter. The 24-year-old back gets $26.5 million guaranteed as part of the deal. This marks the first time since 2021 that a running back has received a long-term deal worth more than $10 million per […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoJonathan Taylor Removed From Injury Report, Will Play Sunday
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) has been removed from the injury report after being activated from the PUP list earlier this week. That means all systems are a go for Taylor, who missed the first four weeks of the season with an ankle injury, to play in Week 5. There's a good chance […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoBye Week Streamers: Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Weeks 5-7
Check out our 2023 fantasy football Bye Week Streamers for Weeks 3-7! Jon Mathisen discusses his top Bye Week Streamers and Starts/Sits for upcoming Weeks 5-7. You should consider targeting these Streamers for your starting lineup and on the waiver wire. The 2023 fantasy football season is here - win big with RotoBaller in 2023! […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoJohn Metchie III Is Questionable For Week 5
Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie (illness) is being listed as questionable for Week 5 against the Atlanta Falcons. The 23-year-old missed Thursday's practice with an illness but was able to get in a full session on Friday and is questionable for Week 5. It sounds like Metchie III is on the road to recovery, […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoAaron Jones Practices Again On Friday
Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (hamstring) got in another limited practice on Friday. The veteran ball-carrier practiced in a limited capacity on Thursday as well and should be ready to go for the Packers' Monday Night Football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, although he could end up being listed as questionable on […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoChristian Watson Logs A Limited Practice On Friday
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (hamstring) got in a limited practice on Friday. The second-year wideout also practiced on Thursday in a limited capacity after making his season debut in Week 4. He doesn't appear to be in any danger of missing the Packers' MNF tilt against the Las Vegas Raiders, barring any […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoDavante Adams Does Not Practice On Friday
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (shoulder) missed his second consecutive practice on Friday. The veteran wideout injured his shoulder in the first half of the Raiders' Week 4 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. He briefly exited the game but was able to tough it out and returned to action to finish the […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoDeebo Samuel Practices In Full, Will Play Against The Cowboys On SNF
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (ribs, knee) got in a full practice on Friday and will play on Sunday Night Football against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 5. Samuel and teammate Jauan Jennings (shin) both got in limited practices on Wednesday and Thursday and were removed from the injury report on Friday, meaning […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoJerry Jeudy Set To Play On Sunday Against The Jets
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (knee) got in a full practice on Friday and is ready to go for Sunday's Week 5 matchup against the New York Jets. The 24-year-old opened up the practice week with a limited session on Wednesday but logged back-to-back full practices on Thursday and Friday. respectively. The fourth-year wide […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoJerry Jeudy Practices In A Limited Capacity On Wednesday
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (knee) got in a limited practice session on Wednesday. Jeudy practiced in a limited capacity last week with the same knee issue but was removed from the team's final injury report prior to their Week 4 game against the Chicago Bears. Considering that he is back to practicing in […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoElijah Mitchell Does Not Practice On Wednesday
San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (knee) did not practice on Wednesday. The third-year back missed Week 4 with the same knee issue and missing Wednesday's practice does not bode well for his chances of suiting up in Week 5. Mitchell has just 16 carries for 52 scoreless yards to begin the season so […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoJuwan Johnson Does Not Practice On Wednesday
New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (calf) did not practice on Wednesday. The fourth-year tight end injured his calf early in Week 4 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and didn't see a single target before exiting. He'll need to at least log a limited session this week if he has any shot of suiting […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoIrv Smith Jr. Practices On Wednesday
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Irv Smith Jr. (hamstring) returned to practice on Wednesday. It's worth noting that he practiced in a limited capacity after not practicing at all last week. The fourth-year tight end missed the Bengals' previous two games with a hamstring issue but he's trending in the right direction to suit up in […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoDameon Pierce Limited In Practice On Wednesday
Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (knee) was limited in practice on Wednesday. This is the first time we are hearing about a knee issue for Pierce but this sounds like it's just a maintenance day for the second year back. Pierce logged a season-high 25 touches during Sunday's Week 4 win over the Pittsburgh […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoBradley Roby Signs With The Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles have signed veteran cornerback Bradley Roby, according to James Palmer of NFL Network. The 31-year-old corner will help bolster an Eagles' secondary that has been susceptible to the pass over the first four weeks of the season. Palmer noted that Roby has played a significant amount of his career defending the slot, […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoVon Miller Hopes To Play In Week 5 Against The Jaguars
Buffalo Bills edge rusher Von Miller (knee) wants to play in Week 5 in London against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Miller was speaking on his podcast, "The Von Cast," and said, "Hopefully I look amazing tomorrow and everybody will give me the green light to go play in the game. If I was a betting man, […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoAmari Rodgers Joins The Colts' Active Roster
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Amari Rodgers has been signed off the practice squad to the team's active roster. The third-year wideout is unlikely to make an impact as a receiver behind Michael Pittman Jr., Josh Downs, Alec Pierce, and Isaiah McKenzie so this appears to be a special teams/depth move for the Colts. The 24-year-old […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoJaylon Johnson And Eddie Jackson Both Miss Practice For The Bears
Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson (hamstring) and safety Eddie Jackson (foot) didn't practice on Tuesday, which puts their status in doubt for Thursday Night Football against the Washington Commanders. Both players missed Week 4 against the Denver Broncos. and the fact they missed Tuesday's practice is not a great sign for their availability on TNF. […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoChase Claypool Not Practicing Tuesday, Unlikely To Play On TNF
Chicago Bears wide receiver Chase Claypool did not practice on Tuesday, per beat writer Brad Biggs. Claypool was inactive for Sunday's Week 4 loss to the Denver Broncos and was not with the team on Monday, either. A DNP on Tuesday most likely means he won't play on Thursday Night Football for the Bears' Week […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoCorbin Carroll Getting The Day Off On Sunday
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll is not in the starting lineup on Sunday for the season finale against the Houston Astros. The D-Backs clinched a playoff spot on Saturday so it makes sense to rest their 23-year-old All-Star. Carroll is all but guaranteed the NL Rookie of the Year after putting up a ridiculous .285/.362/.506 […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoYandy Diaz Resting On Sunday
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays. The 32-year-old has been in and out of the lineup over the last handful of games due to hamstring tightness, so it would make sense that Tampa wants to rest him with the playoffs around the […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoReid Detmers No Longer Starting On Sunday
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Reid Detmers is no longer starting Sunday's series finale against the Oakland Athletics. The 24-year-old was slated to take his final turn in the rotation but now it'll be Carson Fulmer serving as an opener, most likely. Detmers had a few moments of brilliance this season but was frustratingly inconsistent […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoGleyber Torres Taking A Seat In The Season Finale
New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Kansas City Royals. The 26-year-old will wrap up the 2023 season, barring appearing as a pinch-hitter, with a .272/.345/.453 batting line with 25 home runs, 66 RBI, and 13 stolen bases over 592 at-bats (157 games). Oswald […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoGiancarlo Stanton Taking A Seat For The Season Finale
New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Kansas City Royals. Unless he steps in as a pinch-hitter on Sunday, the 33-year-old will finish a wildly disappointing 2023 season with a .191/.275/.420 batting line to go along with 24 home runs and 60 RBI over 371 […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoKe'Bryan Hayes Not In The Starting Lineup On Sunday Against Miami
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes is absent from the starting lineup for Sunday's season finale against the Miami Marlins. In all likelihood, Hayes will finish the 2023 season with a .272/.310/.452 batting line to go along with 15 home runs, 63 RBI, and 10 stolen bases across 489 at-bats (123 games). The 15 jacks […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoAaron Judge Not In The Lineup For Sunday's Season Finale
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is not in the starting lineup for the regular season finale against the Kansas City Royals. With the Yankees missing the postseason, there's zero reason to play their superstar in the regular season finale. Judge will finish the 2023 season with a .267/.406/.617 batting line to go along with […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoJustin Steele No Longer Starting On Sunday
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele will no longer start on Sunday against the Brewers, per beat writer Meghan Montemurro. Due to the fact that the Cubs were eliminated from postseason contention on Saturday, Chicago will no longer need the services of their ace. Instead, it'll be veteran Drew Smyly taking the ball against Milwaukee. […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoJonathan Jones Ruled Out For Week 4 Against Cowboys
New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 4 against the Dallas Cowboys. This will be the third consecutive game that the eighth-year DB has missed. Rookie cornerback Christian Gonzalez, who has been excellent so far to begin the season, will need to continue to step up. All Dallas pass-catchers, […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoK.J. Hamler Signs With The Colts Practice Squad
Free-agent wide receiver K.J. Hamler signed with the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad on Saturday. Hamler was waived by the Denver Broncos during camp with a non-football illness designation. He worked out for the Colts in early September and now finds himself a member of their practice squad. It's doubtful that he the 5'9" wideout will […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoSaquon Barkley Now Listed As Doubtful For MNF
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) is being listed as doubtful ahead of Monday Night Football against the Seattle Seahawks. Earlier on Saturday, Barkley was said to be a game-time decision for Monday but after the Giants' final practice of the week, he's now doubtful. Even with Barkley's practice progress this week, this […]
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