Trevor Lawrence To Split Reps

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence will continue to split first-team reps with Gardner Minshew III. Although the rookie is projected by many to start Week 1 against the Houston Texans, it appears there is a chance he may not. Fantasy managers who have already drafted should be somewhat concerned, especially those who waited until later […]

Jordan Love Unlikely To Play On Saturday

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (shoulder) may not play during Saturday's preseason matchup against the Jets. Love took a hit during the team's latest exhibition encounter against the Houston Texans, forcing his premature exit before the end of the first half. Fortunately, an MRI came back clean, showing no structural damage, although he won't […]

Tony Gonsolin Throws Pen Session Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin (shoulder) threw about 25 pitches on Thursday. The 27-year-old has been out for a few weeks with right shoulder soreness, so at least he is moving in the right direction. Skipper Dave Roberts was pleased with the outcome of the recent session, reporting that all of Gonsolin's throws […]

Clayton Kershaw Plays Catch Again On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (forearm) played catch again on Thursday. This was his third-straight day throwing, doing so from 90-feet away, which is yet another step in the right direction for the southpaw. Kershaw has been working his way back from forearm inflammation since going down at the beginning of July. However, […]

Francisco Lindor May Return During Upcoming Homestand

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (oblique) could return on Tuesday. Skipper Luis Rojas indicated that while a rehab assignment is still a possibility, Lindor could be back as early as the team's upcoming homestand against the San Francisco Giants. Since mid-July, the 27-year-old has been out because of a Grade 2 oblique strain, so […]

James McCann Not Starting On Thursday

New York Mets catcher James McCann (back) isn't starting on Thursday against the Dodgers, although there is a slight chance he could be available in some capacity, according to manager Luis Rojas. McCann continues to deal with back spasms, and while the team is hoping he avoids a trip to the injured list, it remains […]

D’Andre Swift Expected To Practice Thursday

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (groin) is expected to return to practice on Thursday. The sophomore has been dealing with a nagging groin ailment and has missed some critical reps during training camp thus far. Swift had a productive 2020 inaugural campaign, finishing with 10 total touchdowns throughout 13 games. Nonetheless, while it is […]

James Robinson Making Moves Toward Starting Job

Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson appears to have a firm grasp on the starting gig, at least for now. After a prolific rookie campaign, Robinson's stock was higher than ever, but after the team selected Travis Etienne Jr. in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, it appeared as if he might lose […]

Carson Wentz Anxious To Return Sooner

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (foot) is anxious to return to the field. According to head coach Frank Reich, the oft-injured signal-caller is getting "very antsy" to pick up the pace during his rehab efforts. The 28-year-old was originally slated to miss a few games during the regular season after undergoing foot surgery. However, it […]

Robby Anderson Doesn’t Practice On Wednesday

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson (hamstring) didn't practice on Wednesday. According to head coach Matt Rhule, Anderson is dealing with a hamstring issue, although he didn't reveal much more about the situation. While it's unlikely that the 28-year-old won't be ready for the Week 1 matchup against the New York Jets, it's something for […]

Jordan Love Throws On Wednesday

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (shoulder) remains in danger of missing Saturday's preseason matchup against the Jets. The 22-year-old took a hit to the shoulder during the team's last exhibition against the Houston Texans, forcing him to exit before the end of the fire first half. He was throwing on Wednesday, which is good […]

Joel Embiid Signs Four-Year Extension

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid agreed to a four-year, $196 million supermax contract extension on Tuesday. The deal will keep the big man in Philly at least through the 2026-27 campaign, and it comes after he averaged 28.5 points, 10.6 boards, and 1.4 blocks while shooting nearly 38 percent from deep last season. The 27-year-old […]

Jarrett Culver Heading To Memphis

The Timberwolves sent Jarrett Culver to Memphis in exchange for Patrick Beverley, who was recently acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers just a few days ago. Juan Hernangomez was also included in the deal, freeing up money while adding to the team's young group of players. Culver, a sixth-overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, […]

Patrick Beverley On The Move Again

On Tuesday, the Timberwolves acquired guard Patrick Beverley from the Grizzlies in exchange for Jarrett Culver and Juan Hernangomez. Beverley can't catch a break, having been dealt to Memphis by the Los Angeles Clippers just a few days ago. The veteran played sparingly last season due to a hand injury, averaging 7.5 points, 3.2 boards, […]

Kemba Walker Reports Knee “Feels Great”

New York Knicks guard Kemba Walker (knee) had his introductory press conference at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday. Regarding his health, the four-time All-Star reported that his left knee "felt great" while also commenting that he intends to "come in feeling super good and continue to feel super good." The veteran signed a two-year, $18 […]

Courtland Sutton Could Play Saturday

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (knee) has been making progress toward a return. Head coach Vic Fangio indicated that it's possible the wideout could see some action during Saturday's preseason matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, although it may not be anything more than a few snaps. Nonetheless, the 25-year-old could be ready to go […]

Eagles Waive Kerryon Johnson

The Philadelphia Eagles waived running back Kerryon Johnson on Tuesday, although an injured reserve designation remains a possibility. Knee issues plagued Johnson throughout his three seasons in Detroit. Although expectations were high for the former Auburn Tiger to take over as the lead back for the Lions, that never happened, and instead, he was released […]

Chase Claypool Has A Sprained Ankle

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (ankle) needed assistance off the field on Tuesday after getting hurt while attempting to make a play on a deep ball. Although the injury looked bad at the time, fortunately, he avoided serious injury and was diagnosed with a low ankle sprain. The sophomore wideout was one of the […]

Ben Roethlisberger Will Play On Saturday

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will play during the exhibition matchup against the Lions. Although there were rumblings that the veteran wouldn't get involved during preseason action, it's a logical move, especially with some new faces in the Steel City on the offensive side of the ball. After missing nearly all of the 2019 campaign […]

Darren Waller Practices On Tuesday

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (ankle) returned to practice on Tuesday. He had been out over the last two weeks with an ankle issue, so his presence was undoubtedly a welcome sight for fantasy managers. Although the ailment is concerning, primarily since it could surface again at some point throughout the year, the […]

Goran Dragic Still Looking To Play Elsewhere

Toronto Raptors guard Goran Dragic may not be playing for a new team this season. After the veteran recently expressed his displeasure about suiting up for a franchise in the rebuilding stages, there haven't been many offers from clubs throughout the league to acquire his services, especially with his hefty $19.5 million salary. The 35-year-old […]

Ben Simmons Still Could Get Moved

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons could still be on the move this offseason. According to those close to the situation, the belief is that Simmons has already played his final game in Philly. The multi-time All-Star is also rumored to be advocating for a trade and has reportedly not taken any calls from either team […]

Pascal Siakam Reportedly Not On The Market

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (shoulder) isn't on the market after all, at least according to the latest development. Siakam is reportedly content with remaining in Canada, and while the team will listen to offers, team president Masai Ujiri and general manager Bobby Webster aren't shopping the 27-year-old either. The sixth-year man out of New […]

Isaiah Joe Injures Knee During Summer League Play

Philadelphia 76ers guard Isaiah Joe (knee) was injured during Sunday's 99-96 overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Joe left the Summer League contest early after suffering an undisclosed left knee injury, although it was later determined that he had sustained a mild MCL sprain. As a result, the 2020 second-round pick will head back to […]

Marcus Smart Agrees To An Extension

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart will remain with the team, agreeing to a four-year, $77.1 million extension on Monday evening. Smart has been the subject of consistent trade rumors during the offseason. However, with the C's locking up the 27-year-old to a max deal, it's evident that the franchise wants to keep him around for […]

Tyler Huntley Making Case For Backup Job

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley is making moves to cement his spot as the No. 2 option on the depth chart. After demonstrating some sound passing skills while showcasing his superb athleticism during Saturday's preseason matchup against New Orleans, it's clear that the 23-year-old is more prepared than counterpart Trace McSorley to serve as Lamar […]

Michael Thomas Ahead Of Schedule

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) is moving in the right direction after waiting until June to have surgery on his injured ankle. Although there have been rumblings of a trade, head coach Sean Payton didn't seem too upset with the star wideout after he was spotted playing catch before Saturday's exhibition against […]

Joe Burrow May Playing During Preseason After All

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow may play at some point during the team's remaining preseason games. Burrow didn't play during Saturday's exhibition against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, head coach Zac Taylor indicated that the former LSU Tiger could get some action before the season officially begins in September. The signal-caller is coming off reconstructive […]

Justice Hill Could Lose Backup Job

Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill is in danger of losing his spot on the team's depth chart. Listed behind J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards, the third-year man had a poor showing during the preseason matchup against New Orleans, finishing with eight yards off five attempts for an average of 1.8 YPC. With Ty'Son Williams […]

Stephen Carlson Likely Done For The Year

Cleveland Browns tight end Stephen Carlson (knee) is expected to miss the remainder of the season. The 24-year-old injured his knee during Saturday's preseason matchup against Jacksonville and was observed leaving the stadium using crutches while wearing a large knee brace, although the exact nature of the ailment hasn't been revealed. The Princeton alum recently […]