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George Kittle Going On Injured Reserve
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that tight end George Kittle (foot) will go on Injured Reserve after suffering multiple breaks in his foot in the Week 8 loss to the Seahawks. "They told me eight weeks. Kittle says two, but that's how he rolls. That's why he'll go on IR and if […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years ago49ers Waive Dante Pettis Tuesday
The San Francisco 49ers waived former second-round wide receiver Dante Pettis on Tuesday after failing in their attempt to trade him. Pettis fumbled in his first career kickoff return in the Week 8 loss to the Seahawks, which apparently was the last straw in a disappointing run with San Francisco. His rookie season in 2018 […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoRavens Defense Could Be Short-Handed Sunday
The Baltimore Ravens placed linebackers Matt Judon, Patrick Queen, Malik Harrison and L.J. Fort, offensive guard Tyre Phillips, defensive back DeShon Elliott and practice-squad defensive back Terrell Bonds on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday because they were deemed high-risk close contacts of cornerback Marlon Humphrey, who tested positive for COVID-19 this week. Humphrey will be […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoLions Place Jarrad Davis On COVID-19 List
The Detroit Lions placed linebacker Jarrad Davis on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday. Davis, the 21st overall pick in the first round in 2017, will not be eligible to play in Week 9 against the Vikings, which is good news for Vikings star running back Dalvin Cook. The 24-year-old has recorded 18 tackles (10 solo), […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoTitans Release Johnathan Joseph
The Tennessee Titans released veteran cornerback Johnathan Joseph on Tuesday. The 15-year veteran defensive back made it just seven games into his Tennessee tenure before being let go. A two-time Pro Bowler with the Texans in 2011 and 2012, Joseph had 28 tackles (24 solo), one interception, four passes defensed and one forced fumble for […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoWill Fuller V Staying In Houston
Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller V will remain with the team after the Texans and Green Bay Packers couldn't agree on value ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline. Fuller had been drawing attention from multiple teams in recent days, including the Packers, who have had their eye on the deep threat since the summer. Fuller […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoMyles Gaskin Expected To Miss Three Games
The Miami Dolphins acquired running back DeAndre Washington from the Chiefs on Tuesday because Myles Gaskin (knee) is dealing with a sprained MCL and is expected to miss three games, according to a source. Gaskins suffered the injury late in the Week 8 win over the Rams. Washington still may not have much fantasy upside […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoGarrett Gilbert, Cooper Rush Competing To Start In Week 9
The Dallas Cowboys will give quarterbacks Garrett Gilbert and Cooper Rush repetitions in practice this week and pick one of them to start under center at week's end against the Steelers in Week 9, according to sources. Andy Dalton (concussion) missed last week with a concussion and will miss this Sunday's game after going on […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoJason Spriggs Tests Positive For COVID-19
Chicago Bears offensive tackle Jason Spriggs tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, according to a source. Offensive guard Germain Ifedi was determined to be a high-risk close contact as well. Ifedi will also go on the COVID-19 list, but he has a chance to be cleared and play in Week 9 against the Titans if […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoRonnie Stanley Placed On Injured Reserve
The Baltimore Ravens placed left tackle Ronnie Stanley (ankle) on season-ending Injured Reserve on Tuesday after he suffered a serious ankle injury in the Week 8 loss to the Steelers. It came just days after he signed a $99 million contract with the team, but now he'll be out until 2021. Losing the 26-year-old All-Pro […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoBucs Non-Committal On Antonio Brown's Role
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians is non-committal on what wide receiver Antonio Brown's role will be when he makes his team debut in Week 9 against the Saints on Sunday night. "He'll have his role – it could be 10 plays [or] it could be 35 plays. I wouldn't anticipate 60 plays, for […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoDolphins Acquire DeAndre Washington From Chiefs
The Miami Dolphins are acquiring running back DeAndre Washington and a conditional seventh-round pick in 2021 from the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday in exchange for a conditional sixth-round pick in 2021, according to sources. The former Raider, Washington has just three carries for five yards and one reception for two yards in one game played […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoJimmy Garoppolo Has New High-Ankle Sprain
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) has a new high-ankle sprain and will have a timetable of four to six weeks. Surgery remains an option. If Garoppolo goes under the knife, he would likely be out for the rest of the season. He can probably be dropped in […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoTevin Coleman Out For Thursday Night
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that running back Tevin Coleman (knee) has been ruled out for the Thursday night game against the Packers after aggravating his knee injury in the Week 8 loss to the Seahawks. Coleman had just three carries for 20 yards before leaving the game last Sunday, and he was […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoRavens Have Six High-Risk Close Contacts
The Baltimore Ravens have six "high-risk" close contacts identified after All-Pro cornerback Marlon Humphrey tested positive for COVID-19. It doesn't mean that the close contacts have tested positive for coronavirus, though, or preclude them from missing the Week 9 game against the Colts. Humphrey will miss this Sunday's game because he must quarantine for 10 […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoIsaiah Ford Traded To The Patriots
The New England Patriots acquired wide receiver Isaiah Ford from the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday in exchange for a conditional sixth-round pick in 2022, according to a source. The Patriots are in need of some bodies at the receiver position with Julian Edelman (knee) on Injured Reserve and N'Keal Harry (concussion) missing the last two […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoCowboys Could Start Cooper Rush Against Steelers
The Dallas Cowboys are seriously considering turning to quarterback Cooper Rush in Week 9 against the Steelers with Andy Dalton (concussion) set to miss his second straight game after testing positive for COVID-19, according to a source. Rush is currently on the team's practice squad. Rookie Ben DiNucci was overwhelmed in the Week 8 loss […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoAndy Dalton Won't Play In Week 9
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton (concussion) will miss his second straight game in Week 9 against the Steelers after being placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday, according to multiple sources. Dalton sustained a concussion in Week 7 that kept him out of the Week 8 loss to the Eagles, but COVID-19 will keep him […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoColby Parkinson Activated, Luke Willson Released
The Seattle Seahawks are activating rookie tight end Colby Parkinson (foot) on Tuesday, with tight end Luke Willson being released in a corresponding move, according to a source. Parkinson, a fourth-round pick out of Stanford, is unlikely to see much of a role behind the likes of veteran Greg Olsen, Will Dissly and Jacob Hollister. […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoJohn Elway Tests Positive For COVID-19
Denver Broncos president/general manager John Elway and chief executive officer Joe Ellis have both tested positive for COVID-19, according to a source. They are confident that their transmissions originated from outside the building. Per NFL protocols, Elway and Ellis are away from the team's facility on Tuesday. The Broncos coaches are game-planning remotely on Tuesday […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoMets Could Go After Yu Darvish, Francisco Lindor, Others
After new owner Steve Cohen purchased the New York Mets for a record price this year, the Mets are expected to be extremely active in the free-agent and trade markets this winter. Cohen is the richest owner in baseball during a pandemic at a time in which most teams could be looking to move contracts […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoCan Yankees Retain DJ LeMahieu?
The New York Yankees will likely make a strong effort to re-sign infielder DJ LeMahieu and they already extended him a one-year, $18.9 million qualifying offer, but MLB Trade Rumors predicts that he'll leave for the division-rival Blue Jays. The 32-year-old won the MLB batting crown in 2020 by hitting .364 with 10 home runs […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoTrent Brown Released From Hospital
Las Vegas Raiders right tackle Trent Brown has been released from a Cleveland hospital and is headed back to Las Vegas, according to a source. Brown was hospitalized after air entered his bloodstream during a pre-game IV in the locker room before the Week 8 game against the Browns, and he required immediate medical attention. […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoRaiders Defense Loses Tanner Muse For Rest Of Season
Las Vegas Raiders rookie linebacker Tanner Muse (toe) underwent surgery on his toe on Monday and will miss the rest of the season, according to a source. The third-rounder had been on Injured Reserve while trying non-surgical options while learning a new position during team meetings. A full recovery is expected and Muse should be […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoAaron Jones Up In The Air For Thursday Night
The Green Bay Packers remain unsure if running back Aaron Jones (calf) will return from a two-game absence to face the 49ers on Thursday night. The good news is that the Packers listed Jones as limited on their estimated Monday injury report. Fantasy managers will need to see Jones actually get in some practice on […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoJamaal Williams Out For Thursday
Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams and linebacker Kamal Martin were designated as high-risk close contacts to rookie running back A.J. Dillon, according to a source. Dillon tested positive for COVID-19, so Williams and Martin will not play on Thursday night against the 49ers. Anyone with high-risk, close-contact exposure must isolate for five days, […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoJimmy Garoppolo Out At Least Six Weeks
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) aggravated his high right ankle sprain in the Week 8 loss to the Seahawks and is expected to miss at least six weeks and possibly longer if surgery is required, according to a source. If Garoppolo requires surgery, it's likely that he'll miss the rest of the season. […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoCorey Kluber Cleared To Begin Throwing Program
Free-agent starting pitcher Corey Kluber (shoulder) has been cleared by Dr. Keith Meister to begin a throwing program, according to his agent, B.B. Abbott. Kluber is expected to throw off a mound in early December. The veteran right-hander became a free agent when the Texas Rangers declined his $18 million option for 2021. He's recovering […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoCharlie Morton Prefers To Play For Rays
Free-agent starting pitcher Charlie Morton's agent, B.B. Abbott, said that his client "wants to play" next season, but only in the right personal and professional situation. The 36-year-old had his $15 million option for 2021 declined, making him a free agent, but he said he prefers to return to the Tampa Bay Rays and keep […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoTrent Brown Remains In Hospital
Las Vegas Raiders right tackle Trent Brown is still in a Cleveland hospital on Monday, a day after he had an episode while taking a pre-game IV in the team's locker room, according to a source. Air reportedly entered Brown's bloodstream, causing him to require medical attention. He had just come off the COVID-19 list […]
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