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Falcons Don't Have Any Injury Concerns
Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said the team is at full strength from an injury standpoint heading into the Divisional Round against the Eagles this weekend. Wide receivers Julio Jones (ankle) and Mohamed Sanu (knee) and running back Devonta Freeman (knee) are on the injury report this week, but all three are fine and […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoMarcedes Lewis Limited In Practice
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis (ankle) was limited in practice Wednesday. There's been no indication that Lewis is in danger of missing the Divisional matchup against the Steelers. He's a weak fantasy option, though, as he scored three of his five touchdowns this year in a fluke game on Sept. 24 against the Ravens. […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoBraves Release Adonis Garcia
The Atlanta Braves released third baseman Adonis Garcia so that he can purse an opportunity in the Korean League in 2018. In his three seasons in Atlanta, Garcia had a slash line of .267/.300/.414 with 29 home runs and 110 RBI over 244 games. In his absence next season, expect some combination of Rio Ruiz […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoSeahawks Fire Tom Cable
The Seattle Seahawks fired offensive line coach Tom Cable on Wednesday. The Seahawks are revamping their entire offense and defense this offseason, as they also parted ways with offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell, defensive coordinator Kris Richard and quarterbacks coach Carl Davis. It's not a surprise, as Seattle's offensive line was among the worst in the […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoPanthers Finalizing Deal With Norv Turner
The Carolina Panthers are finalizing a deal to make Norv Turner their next offensive coordinator, according to a league source. Turner's son, Scott, will also join the team as the new quarterbacks coach, according to another source. Turner and his son will be tasked with improving quarterback Cam Newton's accuracy and efficiency issues through the […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoBrandon Coleman Sitting Out Wednesday
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandon Coleman (neck) did not practice Wednesday. It remains to be seen how serious Coleman's injury is or whether it will keep him out this weekend in the Divisional Round against the Vikings. If he's playing, Coleman isn't much of a fantasy option against a strong Minnesota secondary. He had […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoKyle Rudolph Practices In Full
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (ankle) practiced in full Wednesday. Rudolph had the bye week to heal up from an ankle injury that bothered him over the last month of the season. He had just four catches in the last three games to close out the year, but he he did eight total touchdowns […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoChris Hogan, James White Limited
New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan (shoulder) and running back James White (ankle) were both limited in practice Wednesday. Both players are expected to play after sitting out in Week 17, although both are extremely risky options for fantasy owners. Hogan has played just once since Week 8 and had one catch. He'll have […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoMike Gillislee, Malcolm Mitchell Absent Wednesday
New England Patriots running back Mike Gillislee (knee) and wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell (knee) remained out of practice Wednesday. Gillislee hasn't practiced since suffering his knee injury in Week 16, and he's highly unlikely to be active this weekend against the Titans with Rex Burkhead (knee) expected to return. Mitchell remains on Injured Reserve, and […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoRex Burkhead Still Favoring His Knee
New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (knee), who was limited in practice Wednesday, is still favoring his injured left knee. He missed the final two games of the regular season and is likely to be limited if he's active in the Divisional Round against the Titans on Saturday. He was sporting a brace on […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoDevonta Freeman, Mohamed Sanu Limited In Practice
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (knee) and wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (knee) were both limited in practice Wednesday. There's no reason to think that either player is in danger of missing the Divisional matchup with the Eagles this weekend. Freeman scored a touchdown in the Wild-Card game and remains Atlanta's lead back, but he'll […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoJulio Jones Doesn't Practice Wednesday
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (ankle) did not practice Wednesday. The Falcons are almost certainly letting Jones rest ahead of the Divisional matchup with the Eagles this weekend. Jones is used to playing through nagging injuries by now, and he put up nine catches for 94 yards and a touchdown last week in the […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoDeMarco Murray Ruled Out Against Patriots
Tennessee Titans running back DeMarco Murray (knee), who missed practice again Wednesday, has been ruled out in the Divisional Round this weekend against the Patriots, according to head coach Mike Mularkey. Murray suffered a Grade 3 tear of his MCL in his right knee two weeks ago and hasn't practiced since. Derrick Henry, who had […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoMets Touching Base With Jay Bruce
The New York Mets have spoken recently with the agent for free-agent outfielder Jay Bruce, and they remain a possibility to reunite with him. Twenty nine of Bruce's career-high 36 home runs in 2017 came with the Mets in the first half of the season. Familiarity may be a big selling point if the two […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoMatt Ryan Back At Practice
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, who missed practice Tuesday to attend to a personal matter, is back at practice Wednesday. There's nothing to see here. Ryan will be fine for the Divisional matchup against the Eagles this weekend, where he'll be a sleeper DFS play. Although Ryan disappointed overall in 2017 after earning MVP honors […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoKris Richard Not Expected Back In Seattle
Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Kris Richard is being given the chance to seek other opportunities and isn't expected to return in 2018. Head coach Pete Carroll thinks Richard would benefit from a fresh start with another team, and Richard recently interviewed for the Colts head coaching position. Seattle's defense took a step back in 2017, […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years ago"Zero Chance" Steve Sarkisian Leaves
Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said there is "zero chance" that offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian leaves the team to take the same position with the Seattle Seahawks next season, according to ESPN's Vaughn McClure. Sarkisian worked for Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll with USC. Seattle recently fired offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell, who had been […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoMatt Belisle, Twins Interested In Reunion
The Minnesota Twins and free-agent relief pitcher Matt Belisle are interested in a reunion in 2018, but no deal is close, according to sources. Belisle was a nice surprise for the Twinkies in 2017, going 9-for-11 in save chances, although he did sport a 4.03 ERA and 54 strikeouts in 60 1/3 innings. Belisle worked […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoPhillies Avoid Arbitration With Cameron Rupp
The Philadelphia Phillies avoided salary arbitration with catcher Cameron Rupp by agreeing to a one-year, $2.05 million deal, according to a source. The right-handed hitting Rupp batted only .236 in 2017 but managed 14 home runs and 34 RBI in 88 games as a part-timer in Philly. He'll likely split time behind the plate in […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoVic Fangio Likely To Remain In Chicago
It looks as though new Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy will keep defensive coordinator Vic Fangio in place for the 2018 season. Fangio was a favorite to jump ship and become the Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator, but they are apparently going in another direction. The Bears were an underrated defensive unit in 2017, […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoChargers Expected To Keep Gus Bradley
The Los Angeles Chargers are expected to retain defensive coordinator Gus Bradley, according to sources. This will give continuity to a unit that really excelled in 2017, especially down the stretch. The Chargers have perhaps two of the best pass-rushing linebackers in Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram, and they should be a top-five fantasy defensive […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoBrad Brach Doing More Cardio Heading Into 2018 Season
Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Brad Brach is changing his offseason workout routine to include more long-distance running in order to remain more effective deep into the season. With closer Zach Britton (Achilles) not expected to be ready until around midseason, Brach is expected to begin the year as Baltimore's primary closer. In the last two […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoPanthers Expected To Interview Norv Turner
The Carolina Panthers are expected to interview Norv Turner for their offensive coordinator position, and he is believed to be a top candidate for the position, according to sources. Turner is a good friend of head coach Ron Rivera's from their time coaching together for the San Diego Chargers. Turner has his fair share of […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoJohn Morton Staying With Jets
New York Jets offensive coordinator John Morton, who was rumored to be a candidate to join head coach Jon Gruden's staff in Oakland, will remain in New York as the offensive coordinator in 2018. Despite the Jets surprising with veteran Josh McCown under center for most of the year, they finished 28th in total offense […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoRyan Tannehill Expected To Be Ready For Offseason Program
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (knee) has been recovering nicely from major knee surgery last August, and he's expected to be ready for the offseason program at the beginning of April. He has been throwing and walking without a limp. It's good news for Tannehill, who will without a doubt be Miami's starting quarterback in […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoDon Martindale Promoted To Defensive Coordinator
The Baltimore Ravens promoted linebackers coach Don "Wink" Martindale to defensive coordinator Tuesday. Martindale has been an assistant coach with the Ravens since 2012, and he was the Broncos defensive coordinator under then head coach Josh McDaniels in 2010. "His aggressive mentality will serve to take our defense to new levels," head coach John Harbaugh […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoRex Burkhead, James White, Chris Hogan Limited Tuesday
New England Patriots running backs Rex Burkhead (knee) and James White (ankle) and wide receiver Chris Hogan (shoulder) were all limited in practice Tuesday. All three players are expected to return in the Divisional Round against the Titans this Saturday, which means running back Mike Gillislee (knee), who didn't practice Tuesday, will likely be inactive […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoMalcolm Mitchell Still Absent From Practice
New England Patriots wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell (knee) remained out of practice Tuesday, raising the question as to whether he'll be activated off Injured Reserve for the game against the Titans on Saturday. Head coach Bill Belichick didn't sound optimistic about Mitchell's status. Mitchell hasn't played all season, so there is little reason to think […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoChris Hogan Expected To Return This Weekend
New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan (shoulder) is expected to return for the Divisional Round against the Titans. He missed seven of the final eight games of the regular season and had just one catch since Week 8. He will return to being a steady pair of hands for quarterback Tom Brady, but Hogan […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoDeMarco Murray Not Practicing Again On Tuesday
Tennessee Titans running back DeMarco Murray (knee) is not practicing Tuesday, and there is a small chance he will play against the Patriots on Saturday. Even if Murray returns after missing the Wild-Card game, it will be Derrick Henry's show in the backfield. Murray's injury may have been a blessing in disguise for the Titans, […]
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