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Keke Coutee Hasn't Played In Two Weeks
Although Houston Texans wide receiver Keke Coutee has been active, he hasn't played a single snap in the last two weeks. Coutee dropped a pass that was intercepted three weeks ago against the Colts, but he also had several mental mistakes. He's since been replaced in the slot by Deandre Carter. Head coach Bill O'Brien […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoLaremy Tunsil Expected Back In Week 11
The Houston Texans are optimistic that left tackle Laremy Tunsil (shoulder) will return in Week 11 against the Ravens after the team's Week 10 bye. Tunsil was a late scratch in London against the Jaguars in Week 9. Baltimore's defense has improved with the addition of cornerback Marcus Peters and the healthy return of veteran […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJacoby Brissett Feeling Better
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (knee), who sprained the MCL in his left knee in the second quarter of Week 9 against the Steelers, feels significantly better on Tuesday than he did on Sunday. It's unknown if he'll practice on Wednesday and although he hasn't been ruled out for Week 10 against the Dolphins, Brissett […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoBucs Place Antony Auclair On Injured Reserve
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed tight end Antony Auclair (toe) on the Injured Reserve on Tuesday after he was injured in the Week 9 overtime loss to the Seahawks. The Bucs signed linebacker Sam Acho in a corresponding move. Mainly a blocker, Auclair had his first catch of the season last Sunday and wasn't on […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoTitans Place Malcolm Butler On Injured Reserve
The Tennessee Titans placed cornerback Malcolm Butler (wrist) on the Injured Reserve on Tuesday, ending his season. Cornerback Tye Smith was re-signed in a corresponding move. LeShaun Sims will have a more prominent role in the secondary the rest of the year after being the No. 4 corner behind Butler, Logan Ryan and Adoree' Jackson. […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoAdam Wainwright Plans To Return In 2020
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright plans to return to the team in 2020, according to president of baseball operations John Mozeliak. The 38-year-old right-hander bounced back in 2019 to post better numbers than his three previous seasons, going 14-10 with a 4.19 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 8.0 K/9 in 171 2/3 innings over […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoLe'Veon Bell Won't Practice Wednesday
New York Jets head coach Adam Gase said that running back Le'Veon Bell (knee) will not practice on Wednesday, and the team will see how he progresses from there the rest of the week. The results of Bell's MRI exam are still unknown, but it looks as though he might be truly questionable to play […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoSterling Shepard's Situation Is Serious
New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur called wide receiver Sterling Shepard's (concussion) head injury and lingering symptoms "a serious injury." Shurmur wouldn't say if the team is considering shutting Shepard down for the rest of the season, but it sounds like it's a possibility. Shepard already has two concussions this year and was cleared […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoArden Key Expected To Miss Rest Of Season
Oakland Raiders defensive end Arden Key (foot) broke his foot in Week 9 against the Lions and is expected to miss the rest of the season. He will get a second opinion from Dr. Robert Anderson. Key was second on the team with two sacks this year. Although Key wasn't on the radar in IDP […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoGeorge Kittle Not Practicing Tuesday
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (knee) did not practice on Tuesday. The 49ers played last Thursday and have a Monday night game in Week 10 against the Seahawks. He hasn't shown the ceiling that he had in 2018, but he remains a high-end TE1 for a good matchup this week against the Seahawks. […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoLuke Willson Says He'll Play On Monday Night
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that tight end Luke Willson (ribs) said he will play on Monday night against the 49ers after injuring his ribs in Week 9. Willson played sparingly in the overtime win over the Buccaneers and caught both his targets for 20 yards. He has eight catches on 10 targets […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoEvan Engram Dealing With Sore Foot
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (foot) is dealing with a sore foot after the Monday night loss to the Cowboys. The Giants will monitor him this week, so don't be surprised if he's limited or rested in practice early in the week. Engram had over 100 yards and a touchdown in two of […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoNick Foles Taking Over For Gardner Minshew
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone announced on Tuesday that quarterback Nick Foles (collarbone), who has been activated from Injured Reserve, will regain his starting job from rookie Gardner Minshew coming out of their Week 10 bye to face the Colts on Nov. 17. Minshew has held his own in eight games with Foles sidelined, […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJames Conner To Be Limited Early In The Week
Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (shoulder), who will be questionable for Week 10 against the Rams, will be limited in practice early this week. Conner could come down to a game-time decision after missing the Week 9 win over the Colts. What he's able to do in Friday's practice may ultimately tell the story […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoAdam Thielen Unlikely To Play In Week 10
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen's (hamstring) strained hamstring is no worse after he aggravated it in Week 9 against the Chiefs, but sources say he's unlikely to play in Week 10 on Sunday night against the Cowboys. The Vikings bye is two weeks away and they often tend to err on the side of […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoCam Newton Placed On Injured Reserve
With no clear timetable for a return, the Carolina Panthers placed quarterback Cam Newton (foot) on season-ending Injured Reserve on Tuesday. Newton aggravated his Lisfranc injury in a Week 2 loss to the Buccaneers and hasn't played since. "For the past seven weeks, Cam has diligently followed a program of rest and rehab and still […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoLe'Veon Bell's Injury Not Serious
New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell's (knee) injury isn't serious, and one source said he's "good" after undergoing an MRI exam on Monday. Red flags were raised when the Jets signed running back Josh Adams off their practice squad, but that move was done to block another team from adding him to their active […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoPhillies Decline Option On Jason Vargas
The Philadelphia Phillies declined their 2020 option on starting pitcher Jason Vargas and will instead pay him a $2 million buyout to make him a free agent. The team also declined the options for relief pitchers Jared Hughes and Pat Neshek. Vargas went 7-9 with a 4.51 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 124 strikeouts in 149 […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoPirates Pick Up Starling Marte's Option
The Pittsburgh Pirates will pick up their $11.5 million 2020 option on outfielder Starling Marte, according to sources. It was a no-brainer move after Marte set new career highs in home runs (23), RBI (82), runs (97), slugging percentage (.503) and OPS (.845). He also finished with a 2.9 Wins Above Replacement, which was tied […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJ.D. Martinez Doesn't Opt Out Of Deal
Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter J.D. Martinez chose not to opt out of his contract with the team, so he can earn $62.5 million over the next three years: $23.75 million for 2020 and $19.375 million for both 2021 and 2022. As long as he doesn't have a lengthy stay on the injured list, Martinez […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoNo Timetable For Brandin Cooks' Return
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that wide receiver Brandin Cooks' (concussion) meeting with concussion doctors in Pittsburgh went well, but the Rams don't know when Cooks will play again. Cooks has an extensive history with head injuries, so he seems unlikely to be ready for Week 10 against the Steelers even after […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoKole Calhoun's Option Declined
The Los Angeles Angels declined their $14 million option for the 2020 season on outfielder Kole Calhoun on Monday, making him a free agent. Calhoun got off to an atrocious start in 2019 but bounced back with a solid second half to finish with a .232/.325/.467 slash line, a career-high 33 home runs, 74 RBI, […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoMark Walton Suspended Four Games
Miami Dolphins running back Mark Walton has been suspended for four games for violating the league's policy for substances of abuse. After their first win of the season, the Dolphins have quickly lost their starting running back for four games and their impressive rookie receiver Preston Williams (knee) for the rest of the year. Walton […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoCubs Moving On From Brandon Morrow
The Chicago Cubs declined the 2020 option on relief pitcher Brandon Morrow (elbow) on Monday, making him a free agent. Relief pitchers Tony Barnette and Kendall Graveman also had their options declined. Morrow pitched only half of the 2018 season before landing on the injured list with right biceps inflammation, and he didn't pitch at […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoTwins To Decline Martin Perez's Option
The Minnesota Twins will decline the $7.5 million 2020 option on starting pitcher Martin Perez, making him a free agent. They'll instead pay him a $500,000 buyout. The 28-year-old left-hander finished 10-7 with a 5.12 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 135 strikeouts in 165 1/3 innings over 29 starts and three relief outings for the Twins […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoPanthers Claim Donte Moncrief Off Waivers
The Carolina Panthers claimed wide receiver Donte Moncrief off waivers from the Steelers on Monday, according to a source. Moncrief proved to be a failure in Pittsburgh, racking up just four catches on 15 targets for 18 yards in five games before he was let go. He'll be fourth on the depth chart in Carolina […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoParris Campbell To Miss time With Fractured Hand
Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Parris Campbell (hand) suffered a fractured hand in the Week 9 loss to the Steelers. He underwent surgery on Monday and will be out for several weeks, although he's not being put on Injured Reserve. Campbell has yet to really stand out in his rookie season with 15 catches for […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoLeighton Vander Esch Not Expected To Play Monday
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (neck) isn't expected to play on Monday night against the Giants, according to a source. Vander Esch is still dealing with neck tightness from the stinger he suffered on Oct. 20, although he's gradually improving. Sean Lee and Joe Thomas would both see more work against New York if […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoBraves Decline Julio Teheran's Option
The Atlanta Braves declined their $12 million option for the 2020 season on starting pitcher Julio Teheran on Monday, making him a free agent. Teheran will instead receive a $1 million buyout. The 28-year-old Colombian went 10-11 with a 3.81 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 162 K's in 174 2/3 innings (33 starts) for the Braves […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoVikings Not Speculating On Adam Thielen's Return
Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer won't speculate on when wide receiver Adam Thielen (hamstring) will return. "Whenever the doctor says he's ready to play, he's ready," Zimmer said. Thielen was active in Week 9 against the Chiefs but was targeted just once before aggravating his hamstring injury and sitting out the rest of the […]
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