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Kyler Murray Will Practice Tuesday
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (hamstring) will practice on Tuesday, according to head coach Kliff Kingsbury. Murray's MRI exam on Monday showed that he just "tweaked" his right hamstring in the Week 16 upset over the Seahawks. All signs are starting to point towards Murray being available for the regular season finale against the Rams […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoD.J. Moore Not Seen At Practice
Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (concussion) wasn't seen at the portion of practice open to the media on Tuesday, and it's looking like he won't play in Week 17 against the Saints after entering the concussion protocol last Sunday. Moore caught just one pass for a yard before leaving the Week 16 game. With […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJames Conner's Status In Question For Week 17
Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner's (quadriceps) availability for Week 17 against the Ravens is "very much in question," according to head coach Mike Tomlin. Conner left the game early in Week 16, and he's been battling injury for much of the 2019 season. He's been a disappointment as an RB1 as a result. You […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoZach Ertz Has Fractured Rib
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (rib) suffered a fractured rib in the Week 16 win over the Cowboys, according to a source informed of the situation. Ertz is undergoing further tests and the Eagles are in wait-and-see mode to find out if it's an injury that Ertz can play through in Week 17 and […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoWhite Sox Serious About Edwin Encarnacion
The Chicago White Sox are in serious pursuit of first baseman/designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion, although nothing is likely to be completed until after the holidays. Encarnacion, 37 in January, would be Chicago's full-time designated hitter if he lands with them, while occasionally spelling Jose Abreu at first base. It'd be a good setup for the […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoDolphins Sign Samaje Perine
The Miami Dolphins signed running back Samaje Perine off the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad on Monday, according to a source. A former starter with the Redskins, Perine will join Miami this week and will be part of the team in 2020. Rookie Myles Gaskin (ankle) will miss Week 17, so Perine could chip in alongside […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoSteelers Optimistic About Ben Roethlisberger's Recovery
The Pittsburgh Steelers are optimistic that quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (elbow) will recover from elbow surgery to reattach three tendons in his right arm. Big Ben isn't cleared to throw yet, but he is recovering nicely and wants and expects to play in 2020 and beyond, according to sources. Roethlisberger, who will be 38 in March, […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoSeahawks To Sign Robert Turbin, Marshawn Lynch May Be Next
The Seattle Seahawks are expected to sign running back Robert Turbin and are still working on a deal to add Marshawn Lynch, according to sources. Both Turbin (2012-14) and Lynch 2010-15 will be reuniting with the Seahawks after they've lost Chris Carson (hip), Rashaad Penny (knee) and C.J. Prosise (arm) in recent weeks. Turbin and […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoLeighton Vander Esch To Undergo Procedure
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (neck) will undergo a minimally invasive procedure on his neck in the next few weeks, and he should be cleared for the offseason program, according to sources. Vander Esch has missed the last five games with a nerve issue in his neck after suffering the injury in October. The […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJordan Howard To Return In Week 17
The Philadelphia Eagles will get running back Jordan Howard (shoulder) back in Week 17 against the Giants. As a result, the Eagles are releasing running back Jay Ajayi, according to a source. Howard has missed six straight games, but the Eagles will have him back in the regular season finale. If they win, they win […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoDerrick Henry Expected To Return In Week 17
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (hamstring) is expected to return in Week 17 against the Texans, and he'll be as healthy as he's been in a long time for the must-win game. Henry's hamstring injury didn't get worse last week, but the Titans simply chose to rest their stud running back for the most […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJosh Jacobs Has A Chance To Play In Week 17
Oakland Raiders rookie running back Josh Jacobs (shoulder) has a chance to play in the Week 17 regular season finale against the Broncos. Jacobs left his fantasy owners out to dry in the finals in Week 16, but he could return for those that are still playing for something against Denver. The 21-year-old has been […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoRich Hill Arrested Over The Weekend
Free-agent starting pitcher Rich Hill was arrested on Saturday at Gillette Stadium before the New England Patriots game against the Bills. The 39-year-old left-hander was arrested and charged with intimidation of police along with his wife, Caitlin A. Hill, who was charged with disorderly conduct and trespassing, according to online court records. Hill tried to […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoKyler Murray Gets Good News
Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Kyler Murray's (hamstring) MRI exam revealed nothing alarming on Monday, according to sources. He's dealing with a regular, minor hamstring pull and has a chance to play in the Week 17 season finale against the Rams. Head coach Kliff Kingsbury said that if Murray is ready to go, he'll play on […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoMyles Gaskin Not Expected To Play In Week 17
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores said that rookie running back Myles Gaskin (ankle) isn't expected to play in the Week 17 season finale against the Patriots. With nothing to play for in Miami, it makes sense to rest the 2019 seventh-round pick. Gaskin will finish with just 36 carries for 133 yards (3.7 yards […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoDwayne Haskins To Miss Regular Season Finale
Washington Redskins rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins (ankle) will miss the Week 17 game against the Cowboys after suffering a high ankle sprain in Week 16 against the Giants. His ankle injury will require a few weeks of rest and rehab, so it'll end Haskins' rookie season. It's a shame, too, as he was finally starting […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoLamar Jackson, Others Won't Play In Week 17
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that quarterback Lamar Jackson, safety Early Thomas, right guard Marshal Yanda and defensive tackle Brandon Williams won't play in Week 17 against the Steelers. That won't be all, as running back Mark Ingram (calf) will be held out until the Divisional Round of the playoffs after suffering a […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoMark Ingram Should Be Good For Playoffs
Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram (calf), who suffered a strained left calf in Week 16 on Saturday, has not been ruled out for the playoffs and has a good chance to play in the Divisional Round after the team's first-round playoff bye. He will not play in Week 17 against the Steelers with a […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoTexans Don't Plan To Rest Starters In Week 17
Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said he has no plans to rest players in the Week 17 finale against the Titans despite likely being the AFC's No. 4 seed for the playoffs. "We are playing to win," O'Brien said. It's good news if you own Deshaun Watson, DeAndre Hopkins or Carlos Hyde, but depending […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoChris Carson Officially Out For Season
Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (hip) suffered a fractured hip in Week 16 and is out for the season. It's a particularly crushing blow for Seattle after they also lost C.J. Prosise (arm) for the season in the same game. Rashaad Penny (knee) tore his ACL two weeks ago, leaving just Travis Homer in […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoRonald Darby To Miss Time
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Ronald Darby (hip) will miss time with a hip flexor injury, according to head coach Doug Pederson. Rasul Douglas will move into a starting role as a result. It's unknown how much time Darby will miss, but it comes at a bad time as the Eagles can clinch the AFC East with […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoA.J. Green Going On Injured Reserve
The Cincinnati Bengals will place wide receiver A.J. Green (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Monday. This is a move that's been long overdue, as the veteran wideout hasn't played a single game for Cincinnati in 2019. He likely won't be back in 2020 either. With better health and a change of scenery, Green could rebound, […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoMason Rudolph Expected To Miss Week 17
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (shoulder) is expected to miss the Week 17 game against the Ravens due to his left shoulder injury, according to league sources. Rudolph came on in relief of a benched Devlin Hodges in the Week 16 loss to the Jets, but he didn't last very long and left the game. […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoCorey Davis, Kalif Raymond In Concussion Protocol
Tennessee Titans wide receivers Corey Davis (concussion) and Kalif Raymond (concussion) are in the league's concussion protocol, according to head coach Mike Vrabel. Davis must have suffered a head injury in the Week 16 loss to the Saints when he came down with three catches for just 40 yards. Consider the 24-year-old questionable for a must-win […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoIndians Sign Cesar Hernandez
The Cleveland Indians signed second baseman Cesar Hernandez to a one-year, $6.25 million deal on Monday, according to sources familiar with the agreement. Hernandez will form a middle infield tandem with Francisco Cervelli, unless the Tribe deals the All-Star shortstop this winter. Hernandez, 29, hit .279/.333/.408 with 14 home runs, 77 runs scored, 71 RBI […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoMarlins Agree With Francisco Cervelli
The Miami Marlins agreed to a one-year deal with catcher Francisco Cervelli on Monday, according to a source. The deal is believed to be worth $2 million. Cervelli had more concussion problems in 2019 and played in just 48 games as a result with the Pirates and Braves. He hit a weak .213/.302/.348 with three […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoDwayne Haskins Suffers High Ankle Sprain
Washington Redskins rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins (ankle) suffered a high ankle sprain in the Week 16 loss to the Giants, according to sources, but he'll get an MRI exam and other tests on Monday to make sure. Haskins was 12-for-15 for 133 yards and two touchdowns against New York before his injury. If the rookie […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoMarshawn Lynch An Option For Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks and running back Marshawn Lynch are open to a reunion, and Lynch has told people that he plans to meet with the team on Monday, according to sources. The Seahawks lost running backs Chris Carson (hip) and C.J. Prosise (arm) to season-ending injuries in Week 16, and Rashaad Penny (knee) tore his […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoPhilip Rivers Wants To Keep Playing
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers said that he still wants to play next season. "I'm capable enough physically and mentally, there's no question," Rivers said after Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Oakland Raiders. "Yes, I do want to play football. I do, and that's how I feel deep down as I stand here." The […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoDeSean Jackson Expected To Practice Soon
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson (abdomen) is expected to rejoin the team on the field soon if the team makes the postseason and advances to the Divisional round, according to a source. Jackson is feeling good after having core surgery, but he's not eligible to return from Injured Reserve until the second round of […]
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