Daulton Varsho Nearing Big-League Return

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (hamstring) is having his rehab assignment moved from Single-A Dunedin to Triple-A Buffalo and could rejoin the big league club on Monday for their series against the Baltimore Orioles, according to Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet. Varsho has missed time this season due to both shoulder and hamstring ailments, and […]

Blake Treinen Looking Sharp on Rehab Assignment, Nearing Big-League Return?

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen (forearm) took a big step in his rehab on Thursday when he completed the second night of scheduled back-to-back appearances. Treinen threw 12 pitches in a perfect inning with two strikeouts for Triple-A Oklahoma City. In six innings at Triple-A, Treinen has not allowed an earned run, struck out […]

Cade Povich Fans Six in Rehab Outing

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Cade Povich (hip) made a rehab appearance with Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, throwing five innings and allowing two hits and one earned run while walking two and striking out six. Povich was placed on the 15-day injured list in mid-June with inflammation in his left hip. Thursday marked his third rehab […]

Nolan Gorman Nearing Rehab Assignment

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Nolan Gorman (back) could begin a rehab assignment next week (July 28), according to Katie Woo of The Athletic. Gorman was placed on the 10-day injured list in mid-July with lower back pain and has since received a pain-killing injection. The 25-year-old has played every infield position other than shortstop for […]

Emeka Egbuka Earns Praise from Baker Mayfield

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield called his team's rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka an "absolute stud" during a recent episode of New Heights with Travis and Jason Kelce. The Bucs surprised many when they used a first-round selection on Egbuka this past April despite already rostering receivers Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and Jalen McMillan. […]

Stefon Diggs Impresses at Patriots Camp

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs has been "remarkably fluid in his routes and a consistent target" for quarterback Drake Maye, according to Chad Graff of The Athletic. It's a great sign for the 31-year-old coming off an ACL tear he suffered in October 2024. Diggs played well for the Houston Texans before the […]

Keon Coleman Struggling to Separate in Practice

Buffalo Bills second-year wide receiver Keon Coleman "failed to deliver on several opportunities" in practice on Wednesday, according to Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic. Buscaglia notes that Coleman struggled to create separation, which has been a consistent issue throughout his NFL career so far. Buffalo used a second-round pick on Coleman in 2024, and he […]

Christian Wilkins Released by Raiders

Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (foot) has been released by the team, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. It's a shocking turn of events for the 29-year-old, who signed a long-term deal with Las Vegas worth over $100M in March 2024. Wilkins played 51 straight games for the Miami Dolphins from 2021 […]

Quintez Cephus Signs With 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers have signed wide receiver Quintez Cephus, according to Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area. The team waived running back Israel Abanikanda to make room on the roster for Cephus. Originally drafted in 2020 by the Detroit Lions, Cephus has not appeared in an NFL game since 2022. He profiles […]

Packers Looking to Expand Tucker Kraft's Role

The Green Bay Packers are searching for ways to expand tight end Tucker Kraft's role in the passing game, according to Mark Oldacres of Packers Wire. Kraft took a step forward in his second season in 2024, recording 50 catches for 707 yards and seven touchdowns. However, Oldacres notes that 101 of his 118 career […]

Justin Fields "Day-to-Day" With Dislocated Toe

Updating previous reports, New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (toe) has avoided serious injury and will not miss "significant time," according to the team. Fields was carted off the field during the Jets' practice on Thursday, terrifying fans and fantasy managers alike. Thankfully, it appears as though he will not need surgery or any other […]

Jalen Reagor Misses Practice on Wednesday

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Jalen Reagor did not participate in the team's Wednesday practice after tweaking "something in his lower half" on Tuesday, according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic. Notably, Popper writes that Reagor had been "playing consistently with the first-team offense as an outside receiver through the first five practices." Reagor played […]

Rondale Moore Fully Healthy Heading into 2025

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore (knee) "looks good" and feels "great" coming out of the team's first training camp practice on Wednesday, according to Mark Craig of The Minnesota Star Tribune. Moore missed all of 2024 after suffering a season-ending knee injury during a joint practice last August while playing for the Atlanta Falcons. […]

Devaughn Vele Leading Broncos WR2 Competition?

Denver Broncos second-year wide receiver Devaughn Vele "looks like the clear WR2" early on in training camp, according to Ryan Edwards of KOA Colorado. Vele played in 13 games for Denver as a rookie last season, recording 41 receptions for 475 yards and three touchdowns. The Broncos have Courtland Sutton entrenched as their WR1, but […]

KaVontae Turpin Lining Up in the Backfield in Camp

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver/running back KaVontae Turpin is seeing an increased workload in the backfield during training camp, according to Patrick Walker of DallasCowboys.com. Turpin is an All-Pro return man, and Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer wants to get the ball in his hands in a variety of ways. He logged 31 catches and 16 […]

Multiple Chiefs Running Backs Getting First-Team Reps

The Kansas City Chiefs have used running backs Isiah Pacheco, Kareem Hunt and Elijah Mitchell, as well as a "sprinkling" of Brashard Smith, with the first-team offense, according to Matt Derrick of Chiefs Digest. Pacheco is coming off an injury-marred season in which he played just seven games, rushing for 310 yards (3.7 yards/attempt) and one […]

Jalen Royals Getting First-Team Work

Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Jalen Royals "took most of his repetitions with the first-team offense" during the team's practice on Wednesday, according to ESPN's Nate Taylor. Taylor notes that Royals worked alongside Chiefs wideouts Hollywood Brown and Xavier Worthy, while Rashee Rice was "oftentimes" on the sideline. With Rice facing a suspension to […]

Jack Bech Has "Work to Do" in Training Camp to Earn Starting Role

Las Vegas Raiders rookie wide receiver Jack Bech "has some work to do to make up ground" in the battle for a starting role next to veteran Jakobi Meyers, according to Tashan Reed. Reed writes that Bech is competing with fellow rookie Dont'e Thornton and third-year speedster Tre Tucker for playing time. He also notes […]

Jakobi Meyers "Locked in" as a Starter

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers is "locked in as a starter" as training camp gets underway, according to Tashan Reed of The Athletic. Reed also notes that Meyers spent most of his time in OTAs working from the slot. The 28-year-old has been a consistent producer across his two seasons in Las Vegas. […]

Saints Holding Three-Man QB Competition

There are three contenders for the New Orleans Saints' starting quarterback job, according to executive vice president/general manager Mickey Loomis. 2025 second-round pick Tyler Shough and 2024 fifth-round pick Spencer Rattler are the names who have been most frequently connected to the job, but Loomis "stressed" that 2023 fourth-rounder Jake Haener is also in the […]

Tyreek Hill Healthy, Motivated Heading into 2025

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (wrist) is fully recovered from the wrist injury that bothered him in 2024 and lost weight over the offseason, according to Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network. The 31-year-old is coming off a down season by his lofty standards. In 17 games, he recorded 81 catches for 959 yards and […]

Deshaun Watson Placed on PUP List

The Cleveland Browns have placed quarterback Deshaun Watson (Achilles) on the active/physically unable to perform list, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Pelissero notes that Watson's status for the 2025 season is "up in the air." Watson tore his right Achilles tendon in Week 7 of the 2024 season, then tore it again while […]

Tyrann Mathieu Retires

Long-time NFL defensive back Tyrann Mathieu has announced his retirement from football, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Mathieu, 33, played 12 NFL seasons from 2013-2024, spending time with the Arizona Cardinals, Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs, and New Orleans Saints. The "honey badger" was a three-time first-team All-Pro selection and a Super Bowl champion […]

Treylon Burks Fully Cleared for Training Camp

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks (knee) is fully cleared for training camp, according to Teresa Walker of the Associated Press. Burks tore his ACL in Week 6 of the 2024 season. A former first-round pick back in 2022, the 25-year-old Burks has struggled with injuries and ineffectiveness throughout his career. In 27 career games […]

Colston Loveland "Ready to Go"

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles says that rookie tight end Colston Loveland (shoulder) is "ready to go," according to Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times. Lieser notes that there could be a gradual ramp-up period for Loveland as he recovers from the shoulder surgery he underwent in January. The Bears drafted Loveland in the […]

49ers Encouraged by Brandon Aiyuk's Progress, WR Remains Without Timeline

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch says the team is "encouraged" about wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk's (knee) recovery from the ACL and MCL tears that ended his 2024 season last October. However, Aiyuk is "not anywhere close to having a concrete timeline" to return to practices, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic. Aiyuk […]

Ricky Pearsall Likely to be Activated Within First Few Days of Camp

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (hamstring) was placed on the active/physically unable to perform list on Friday, but David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard reports that the team anticipates activating him within the first few days of camp. Pearsall tweaked his hamstring in a workout back in May. A first-round pick in […]

Matthew Stafford Limited in Camp Due to Back Soreness

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) will be "held out of most workouts" due to back soreness, according to Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times. Klein writes that Rams head coach Sean McVay is confident that Stafford will be ready for the season, but this is still a worrying sign for the 37-year-old […]

Kyren Williams Plans to Fully Participate in Practice

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams is planning to be a full participant in practice amidst ongoing extension negotiations with the team, according to Cameron DaSilva of Rams Wire. Previous reporting had indicated that Williams was a candidate to "hold-in" during training camp, but it appears that will not be the case. Williams turns […]

Blue Jays Targeting Mitch Keller at Trade Deadline

The Toronto Blue Jays have interest in trading for Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller, according to Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Keller has also reportedly been the subject of trade discussions with the New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs. The 29-year-old righty is under contract through the 2028 season at an average annual […]