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D'Andre Swift Cleared From Concussion Protocol
The Detroit Lions removed rookie running back D'Andre Swift (concussion) from the injury report on Thursday, meaning that he has cleared the league's concussion protocol. If you were planning on using Adrian Peterson or Kerryon Johnson in your starting lineups in Week 13 against the Bears, you better look for other options. Swift missed the […]
Archie Bradley, Brian Goodwin Non-Tendered
The Cincinnati Reds declined to tender contracts to relief pitcher Archie Bradley, outfielder Brian Goodwin, infielder/outfielder Kyle Farmer, catcher Curt Casali and reliever R.J. Alaniz on Wednesday. Farmer was quickly re-signed to a one-year deal. Bradley, 28, was acquired from the Diamondbacks in 2020 and had a 1.17 ERA in six games as a setup […]
Rockies Non-Tender David Dahl
The Colorado Rockies non-tendered center fielder David Dahl on Wednesday, making him a free agent. The team also declined to offer 2021 contracts to catcher Tony Wolters and right-hander Chic Chi Gonzalez. Dahl was an All-Star in 2019 but has dealt with plenty of injuries and was set to make $2.55-$2.6 million via the arbitration […]
Nomar Mazara, Carlos Rodon Non-Tendered
The Chicago White Sox declined to tender 2021 contracts to outfielder Nomar Mazara and left-handed pitcher Carlos Rodon on Wednesday. They also signed left-hander Jace Fry to a one-year, $862,500 contract to avoid arbitration. Mazara, 25, slashed just .228/.295/.294 with one homer and six doubles in 149 plate appearances in 42 games last year after […]
Josh Gordon Reinstated
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Josh Gordon has been reinstated by the league and will be eligible to return for the final two games of the season after being suspended indefinitely in December of last year for violating the league's policies on performance-enhancing substances and substances of abuse. He can begin COVID-19 testing Friday and will […]
Adam Duvall Non-Tendered By Braves
The Atlanta Braves declined to tender a contract to outfielder Adam Duvall on Wednesday, making him a free agent. Duvall was the team's only arbitration-eligible player not tendered a contract. The 32-year-old was second on the team with 16 homers during the shortened 2020 season. The power hitter is projected to receive between $4.4-$7.1 million […]
No Structural Damage For Wander Franco
Tests revealed that Tampa Bay Rays shortstop prospect Wander Franco (biceps, shoulder), the top prospect in baseball heading into 2021, doesn't have structural damage in his shoulder and biceps area. Franco experienced biceps soreness and shoulder inflammation while playing winter ball in the Dominican Republic and flew back to the U.S. earlier this week to […]
Mets Making Serious Push For James McCann
The New York Mets are in active talks with free-agent catcher James McCann and are making a serious push for him, according to league sources. A deal isn't close yet, but it's looking likely that he'll receive a four-year deal. If New York lands McCann, it could signal that they are going after other top […]
Adam Gase Admits Failure With Sam Darnold
New York Jets head coach Adam Gase admitted that he's failing in his attempt to groom quarterback Sam Darnold. "I came here to help him, help him develop his career, and we haven't been able to do that," said Gase. Darnold is 0-7 this year -- he missed four games with a shoulder injury -- […]
Colts Defense Activates Denico Autry From COVID-19 List
The Indianapolis Colts activated defensive lineman Denico Autry from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday. Autry, who leads the team with six sacks this year, has missed the last two games. Without him against the Titans in Week 12, Indy's defense allowed 449 yards, including 229 rushing yards. Defensive lineman DeForest Buckner is the only Colts […]
Joe Burrow Has Successful Surgery
Cincinnati Bengals rookie quarterback Joe Burrow (knee) underwent successful surgery on his knee on Wednesday and is expected to make a complete recovery. Burrow was having a really impressive rookie season after being the No. 1 overall pick in the draft until he tore both his ACL and MCL in his left knee in Week […]
D'Andre Swift Still In Concussion Protocol
Detroit Lions interim head coach Darrell Bevell said that rookie running back D'Andre Swift (concussion), who missed the Week 12 loss to the Texans on Thanksgiving, is still working through the league's concussion protocol. The Lions keep saying that Swift is close to returning, but until he's out of the concussion protocol, his fantasy managers […]
Myles Garrett Expected To Play In Week 13
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that he expects standout defensive end Myles Garrett to play in Week 13 against the Titans, barring any setbacks. Garrett was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday after missing the previous two games. The 24-year-old was the first overall pick of the 2017 draft and is one […]
Daniel Jones Seen At Practice Thursday
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (hamstring) was seen at practice on Thursday, but he needs to improve a lot before he can play in Week 13 against the Seahawks. Jones was expected to be very limited at practice. It's a good sign that he was on the practice field, but backup Colt McCoy is […]
Blue Jays, Giants Interested In Marcell Ozuna
The Toronto Blue Jays and San Francisco Giants have both shown interest in free-agent outfielder Marcell Ozuna, according to sources. The Blue Jays appear to have George Springer ahead of Ozuna on their preference list. The Giants interest is contingent on whether the National League has the designated hitter in 2021, as the 30-year-old Ozuna […]
Red Sox Showing Interest In Corey Kluber
The Boston Red Sox are showing interest in free-agent starting pitcher Corey Kluber, who makes his home in the greater Boston, according to a source. The 34-year-old right-hander is progressing nicely from the teres major muscle strain that cut his 2020 season short (just one inning pitched), and he is expected to resume throwing bullpen […]
Blue Jays Discussing Jean Segura
Philadelphia Phillies infielder Jean Segura is drawing trade interest, and the Toronto Blue Jays are among the teams discussing him, according to sources. Segura played third and second base in 2020 after the team signed Didi Gregorius to play the 6. He has hit .276/.329/.421 with 19 home runs in 198 games the last two […]
Angels Trade For Jose Iglesias
The Los Angeles Angels acquired shortstop Jose Iglesias from the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday in exchange for minor league right-handers Garrett Stallings and Jean Pinto. Iglesias is a replacement for Andrelton Simmons, who is a free agent and wasn't given a qualifying offer. David Fletcher could also play shortstop, but he is expected to take […]
Eddie Rosario Non-Tendered
The Minnesota Twins non-tendered outfielder Eddie Rosario on Wednesday after he had been their regular left fielder for the last six years. The team reached one-year deals with five of their arbitration-eligible players: right-hander Jose Berrios ($5.6 million salary), center fielder Byron Buxton ($5.125 million), reliever Tyler Duffey ($2.2 million), catcher Mitch Garver ($1.875 million) […]
Saquon Barkley Rehabbing At Team Facility
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (knee) is back in New Jersey and is rehabbing at the team's facility after spending almost a month in Los Angeles after reconstructive surgery on his ACL and meniscus in his right knee. Barkley said that his MCL healed on its own and they were able to do […]
Deshaun Watson Wants Texans To Re-Sign Will Fuller V
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson thinks it's "very important" that the team re-signs wide receiver Will Fuller V, who will be a free agent after this season. Fuller, who was suspended for six games for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy, is playing this season on his fifth-year option. Houston took trade offers for Fuller […]
Tua Tagovailoa To Be Game-Time Decision Sunday
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores said that rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (thumb) will be a game-time decision in Week 13 against the Bengals. "He was limited in practice. We'll take it one day at a time. Both quarterbacks practiced yesterday. We'll see how he progresses throughout the week and make a decision on Sunday," […]
Bud Dupree Done For The Season
Pittsburgh Steelers pass-rusher Bud Dupree (knee) will in fact miss the rest of the season after suffering a torn ACL in Wednesday's win over the Ravens, according to a source. An MRI exam confirmed the injury. The team's franchise player will now set his eyes on the 2021 season, when he'll be a free agent. […]
Dodgers Acquire Reliever Corey Knebel
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired relief pitcher Corey Knebel from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for a player to be named later on Wednesday, moments before the non-tender deadline. The 29-year-old former All-Star struggled in his return from Tommy John surgery (6.08 ER, 15 strikeouts, eight walks), but he had a 1.78 ERA and 126 […]
Cubs Non-Tender Kyle Schwarber
The Chicago Cubs non-tendered 2016 World Series hero Kyle Schwarber on Wednesday, making him a free agent after six seasons with the team. On the flip side, Chicago tendered contracts to 2016 National League MVP Kris Bryant, shortstop Javier Baez and catcher Willson Contreras. The 27-year-old Schwarber was in his last year of arbitration, but […]
Kyler Murray Still Dealing With Shoulder Injury
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (shoulder) was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. Murray tweaked his shoulder in the Week 11 loss to the Seahawks and failed to record a touchdown in last week's loss to the Patriots, throwing for just 170 yards. He also ran the ball a season-low five times for 31 […]
Chris Carson, Carlos Hyde Limited In Practice
Seattle Seahawks running backs Chris Carson (foot) and Carlos Hyde (toe) were both limited in practice on Wednesday. Carson returned in Week 12 after missing four games and was substantially out-touched by Hyde, although Carson did score a touchdown. The fact that Carson played just 37 percent of the offensive snaps is concerning, but hopefully […]
Breshad Perriman Limited On Wednesday
New York Jets wide receiver Breshad Perriman (shoulder) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday. Don't look now, but Perriman has been fantasy relevant the last three weeks while either scoring a touchdown or topping 75 yards receiving. He caught four of his eight targets in Week 12 against the Dolphins for 79 […]
Kalen Ballage A Limited Practice Participant
Los Angeles Chargers running back Kalen Ballage (ankle), linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (chest) and offensive guard Trai Turner (ankle) were all limited in practice on Wednesday. Ballage was inactive in the Week 12 loss to the Bills, but he's on the right track to make his return in Week 13 against the Patriots. The 24-year-old saw […]
Cam Newton On The Week 13 Injury Report
New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (abdomen) was limited in practice on Wednesday. Newton's injury doesn't appear to be serious enough to keep him from playing in Week 13 against the Chargers. The 31-year-old former MVP was just 9-for-18 passing for 84 yards and two interceptions in the Week 12 win over the Cardinals. He […]
