Broncos Sign Jonathon Cooper To Four-Year Extension

The Denver Broncos signed emerging pass-rusher Jonathon Cooper to a four-year, $60 million contract extension over the weekend, according to a source. Cooper has accumulated 5.5 sacks in the first nine games for the Broncos this year, so the team has decided to lock him up for the long term while also adding a sixth-round […]

Saints Fire Head Coach Dennis Allen

The New Orleans Saints have fired their head coach Dennis Allen, according to Ian Rapaport and Mike Garafolo. Following a terrible loss to the 1-7 Carolina Panthers in Week 9, it was clear something needed to change. It looks like the team decided they'll be heading in a different direction coaching-wise. The Saints started 2-0 […]

Jaylon Jones Exits Early And Does Not Return

Chicago Bears defensive back Jalen Jones (shoulder) was forced from the team's 29-9 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 9 and did not return to the contest. Jones picked up a shoulder injury during the outing and was initially ruled as doubtful to return before his status was downgraded to out. He'll finish his […]

Andrew Billings Won’t Return On Sunday

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Andrew Billings (chest) won't return to Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals. The 29-year-old was quiet in Week 9, totaling three tackles before going down with a chest injury. He'll likely undergo further testing. However, if Billings misses time, it wouldn't be an ideal situation for a defense that struggled to […]

Grady Jarrett Injures Achilles In Sunday's Win

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Grady Jarrett (Achilles strain) exited during Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys and did not return. He finished Week 9 with two tackles and one sack. Through nine games this year, he has totaled 30 tackles and 2.5 sacks. Kentavius Street and Ta'Quon Graham should earn more snaps on the defensive […]

Lions Expected To Acquire Za'Darius Smith From Browns

The Detroit Lions are expected to acquire defensive end Za'Darius Smith from the Cleveland Browns within the next day or two, according to Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio. The 32-year-old continues to be an impact defender, registering 24 tackles and 5.5 sacks through eight-plus games this season. Smith is currently playing in the Browns' game […]

Quandre Diggs Done For Week 9

Tennessee Titans free safety Quandre Diggs (foot) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the New England Patriots. At the time of his departure, he had registered three tackles, bringing his season total to 42. Look for Mike Brown to step in as the Titans' primary free safety until Diggs is […]

Montez Sweat Won't Suit Up In Week 9

Chicago Bears defensive lineman Montez Sweat (shin) is inactive for their Week 9 contest against the Arizona Cardinals. Sweat has been a key piece to the team's pass rush while he has amassed 3.5 sacks, 15 combined tackles (10 solo), and five tackles for loss. Darrell Taylor is the next defensive end on the depth […]

Nate Hobbs, Kolton Miller Won't Return For Raiders Sunday

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (ankle) and left tackle Kolton Miller (ankle) have been ruled out for the remainder of Week 9 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Both players were initially listed as questionable upon exiting but eventually downgraded to out. Hobbs had registered five tackles prior to his departure, bringing his season total to […]

Jaire Alexander Inactive For Week 9

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (knee) is inactive for Week 9 against the Detroit Lions. He had been listed as questionable but was trending in the wrong direction after missing three consecutive practices. The 27-year-old will now have extra time to get healthy between today's absence and the Packers' Week 10 bye. For now, […]

Marlon Humphrey Officially Active Against Broncos

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (knee) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos. He had been listed as questionable after being a limited participant in practice all week long. The 28-year-old has missed just one game this season, totaling 33 tackles and four interceptions through seven weeks of action so far. His […]

Kyle Dugger Remains Sidelined For Week 9

New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans. He had been listed as questionable after logging three limited practices in a row. In the end, the talented defender will miss his second consecutive game, leaving Jaylinn Hawkins in line to start on defense. Dugger is averaging 5.5 […]

Denzel Ward Will Play In Week 9

Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (concussion) cleared concussion protocol on Saturday. He has been removed from the Browns' injury report and will play against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. The 27-year-old hasn't missed a game yet this season, amassing 15 tackles but failing to register an interception. His presence will be key as the […]

Joey Bosa Suiting Up Versus Cleveland

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (hip) is officially active for Week 9 against the Cleveland Browns. He had been listed as questionable after logging three limited practices in a row. The 29-year-old returned last week from a three-game absence and is now active again on Sunday. He's looking to stay healthy for the […]

Trevon Diggs Active In Week 9

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (calf) is officially active and will play on Sunday in Week 9 against the Atlanta Falcons. Linebacker Eric Kendricks (shoulder), who was also listed as questionable on Friday's final injury report, is active as well, while linebacker Micah Parsons (ankle) and cornerback DaRon Bland (foot) remain out. Diggs is returning […]

Teams Calling On Marshon Lattimore

NFL teams have called the New Orleans Saints about four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore (hamstring), according to sources, although it's unclear if the Saints would be willing to move him. New Orleans is 2-6 on the year but will be getting quarterback Derek Carr (oblique) back for their Week 9 divisional clash against the […]

Denzel Ward Clears Concussion Protocol, Expected To Play Sunday

Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (concussion) has cleared concussion protocol and is expected to play in Week 9 against the Los Angeles Chargers, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The veteran defender had previously been listed as questionable, but that designation reflected Ward's place in the concussion protocol. Now that he has been cleared to […]

Trevon Diggs Considered A Game-Time Decision For Week 9

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (calf) is expected to be a game-time decision against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Even though Diggs is listed as questionable and didn't practice this week, the Cowboys are leaving the door open for him to suit up against Atlanta. The 26-year-old defender is […]

Eric Kendricks Expected To Suit Up Against Falcons

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Eric Kendricks (shoulder) is expected to play against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 9 despite being listed as questionable, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The 32-year-old defender played through the injury last week, registering nine tackles and bringing his season total to 61. He also has two sacks, one forced fumble, and […]

Antoine Winfield Jr. Listed As Questionable For Week 9

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (foot) is currently listed as questionable ahead of Monday's Week 9 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. Winfield popped up on the injury report on Friday due to a foot issue. That is concerning considering Winfield missed time earlier in the season due to a foot injury. However, […]

Bears Defense Looks To Rebound, Faces Off Against Arizona

The Chicago Bears' defense and special teams are looking to rebound this week as they face the Arizona Cardinals. Last week, despite a reasonably strong performance, they suffered a devastating loss thanks to a last-second Hail Mary from Jayden Daniels of the Washington Commanders, which left them reeling. The Bears must regroup quickly, as they […]

Micah Parsons, DaRon Bland Ruled Out Vs. Falcons

Dallas Cowboys edge-rusher Micah Parsons (ankle) and defensive back DaRon Bland (foot) have both been ruled out for the team's Week 9 road tilt against the Atlanta Falcons. It's no surprise, as both athletes logged three DNPs ahead of Sunday's outing. Parsons hasn't appeared in a game since sustaining an ankle injury ahead of the […]

Washington Commanders Defense Projects To Be Top Option Facing The Giants

The Washington Commanders defense is shaping up to be a high-end option facing the New York Giants in Week 9. Since Week 4, the Commanders have only allowed more than 20+ points on one occasion. This lone blemish was to the high-powered Baltimore Ravens in Week 6. Last weekend, the Commanders held the Chicago Bears […]

Will McDonald Worth Monitoring After Thursday

New York Jets defensive lineman Will McDonald (leg) left the game on Thursday but eventually returned after a non-contact injury to his leg. He was helped off of the field in the second quarter but later returned in the second half. Ian Rapoport has reported that McDonald seemed to have avoided a major injury but […]

Sauce Gardner Picks Up Foot Injury On Thursday

New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (foot) seemingly injured his foot on Thursday night during the fourth quarter of their contest against the Houston Texans. The star defensive back was able to come back into the game, but Ian Rapoport says that his status is worth monitoring especially if the team decides to do some […]

Will Anderson Jr. Leaves Thursday Night With Ankle Injury

Houston Texans edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. (ankle) was forced to leave their Thursday night game against the New York Jets after suffering an ankle injury in the first quarter. The reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year seemed to have his ankle rolled on as he tried to tackle the ball carrier and looked to […]

Micah Parsons Remains Out Of Practice

Dallas Cowboys linebacker/edge rusher Micah Parsons (ankle) is once again not practicing on Thursday ahead of the Week 9 game against the Atlanta Falcons. The three-time All-Pro in as many seasons suffered an ankle injury in the Week 4 win over the New York Giants and has not played since. His absence in the Dallas […]

DaRon Bland Activated Off Of Injured Reserve

The Dallas Cowboys are activating cornerback DaRon Bland (foot) off of the Injured Reserve list on Wednesday, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. The 2023 first-team All-Pro and NFL interceptions leader (nine) suffered a foot injury in the preseason that required surgery, so he has not made his 2024 debut. However, Bland's status is still […]

Week 9 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football (2024) - Defense Positional Rankings for LB, DL, DB

What exactly is a struggling NFL player? Is it a player whose statistics are rough, or is it one whose film leaves you scratching your head? When Brock Purdy leads his receivers too much or misses multiple open receivers but finishes with a win and a QBR of 75.5 … is he struggling? When Josh […]

Cameron Sutton Has Suspension Lifted

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton had his eight-game suspension lifted on Tuesday. Sutton was suspended this offseason for violating the league's personal conduct policy following a domestic abuse incident in the Spring. Sutton will return to a Steelers defense that is once again near the top of the league. The unit is No. 9 in […]