Lovie Smith Not Naming Dameon Pierce The Starter

Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith has declined to say whether rookie running back Dameon Pierce will be the starter right away in Week 1 of the regular season against the Indianapolis Colts. However, Smith has said Pierce has done a great job throughout training camp and the preseason. Even though veteran Marlon Mack appears […]

Optimism That Brian Robinson Can Return This Year

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said that doctors are optimistic about rookie running back Brian Robinson's recovery and his return this season. However, it's a fluid situation after Robinson was shot multiple times during a robbery attempt in D.C. on Sunday night. Team officials will talk to doctors later on Monday to get a […]

Mitch Trubisky Hasn't Been Named The Starter Yet

All the signs have pointed to Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky starting the Week 1 regular season opener, but head coach Mike Tomlin still has yet to officially announce a starter. Tomlin is going to announced the team's starter at his leisure. Trubisky went 24-for-34 for 283 passing yards and two touchdowns in preseason action […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling Will Be Ready For Week 1

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (concussion) said he will be ready for Week 1 of the regular season against the Arizona Cardinals. Valdes-Scantling said he has cleared the league's concussion protocols and was able to practice on Sunday. The 27-year-old missed the team's preseason finale last Thursday against the Green Bay Packers, but […]

Darren Waller Could Become Highest-Paid Tight End

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller has had a deal in discussion that would make him the highest-paid tight end in the league in terms of at least the new money metric at $16 million per year, according to a league source. Waller is currently in the midst of changing his representation. The expectation […]

49ers Don't Want To Trade Jimmy Garoppolo To Seahawks

The San Francisco 49ers haven't made any more progress on a trade for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo as of Monday, according to sources. The Niners would clear $25.5 million in salary cap space if he's released by Tuesday's deadline for roster moves. General manager John Lynch would prefer not to trade Garoppolo to the division-rival Seattle […]

Falcons Preparing Desmond Ridder To Play This Year

Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder got the bulk of the work in the preseason and went 34-for-56 for 431 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. Head coach Arthur Smith coached Ridder so hard throughout the process that it's clear the team is trying to get him ready for at least some action in his […]

Trey Sermon To Be No. 2 Back?

NBC Sports' Peter King is forecasting San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell to be the stalwart of the backfield to open the season, with Trey Sermon serving as an active No. 2. King thinks both Mitchell and Sermon will see plenty of opportunities, and if Mitchell gets hot early and stays healthy, he can […]

Vikings Listening To Offers On Alexander Mattison

While the Minnesota Vikings aren't actively shopping backup running back Alexander Mattison, league sources are saying that the Vikings are listening to offers for him with the regular season approaching. Mattison is one of the best handcuff options in fantasy football if you've already selected Vikings starter Dalvin Cook, but the 24-year-old could become even […]

Gabe Davis Worth The Hype

NBC Sports' Peter King was told when he was in Buffalo Bills training camp this summer that wide receiver Gabe Davis' four-touchdown performance in the playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs last year was the start of something big, not a fluke. Quarterback Josh Allen views Davis as a great complement, not a distant […]

Ryquell Armstead Cut By Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Jaguars cut running back Ryquell Armstead on Monday, according to a league source. The former fifth-round pick out of Temple had 50 carries for 188 yards (3.8 yards per carry) and no rushing touchdowns in his two seasons with the Jaguars. He also added 17 catches on 28 targets for 160 yards and […]

Jaguars Cut Laquon Treadwell Monday

The Jacksonville Jaguars cut wide receiver Laquon Treadwell on Monday, according to a source. Treadwell had a career-high 434 receiving yards and a touchdown on 33 receptions for Jacksonville in 12 games (seven starts) in 2021. Most of his production came late last year. The 27-year-old should latch on with another team in short order, […]

Giants Getting Inquiries On Darius Slayton

The New York Giants have received trade inquiries on wide receiver Darius Slayton, according to a source. Slayton was mentioned as a potential trade candidate earlier this summer, so this shouldn't come as a big surprise to most folks. The 25-year-old has been buried on New York's receiver depth chart in training camp behind Kenny […]

Brian Robinson "In A Really Good Place"

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said that rookie running back Brian Robinson is "in a really good place" after he was the victim of an attempted robbery and was shot multiple times on Sunday night. Robinson could be released from the hospital on Monday and is doing as well as possible, given the circumstances. […]

Tyler Mahle Could Return When Eligible

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Tyler Mahle (shoulder) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session at Target Field on Friday and reported feeling "really good," according to manager Rocco Baldelli. Mahle will throw another bullpen session with more intensity in the coming days, and if that goes well, the Twins are aiming for Sept. 2 as a "loose […]

Trevor Rogers Could Return Wednesday

Miami Marlins left-hander Trevor Rogers (back) is back with the team after he struck out 12 in six hitless and scoreless innings in his latest minor league rehab start last Thursday, and he threw a bullpen session on Sunday. Rogers said he's feeling the best he has, and his spot in the rotation would come […]

Tyler Glasnow Throws Another Live BP Session

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Tyler Glasnow (elbow) threw another live batting practice session with Triple-A Durham on Sunday and is expected to throw another live BP session on Wednesday before embarking on a minor league rehab assignment. Glasnow signed a two-year, $30 million contract extension with the Rays over the weekend as well. The 29-year-old […]

Zack Britton Is Fine

New York Yankees left-handed reliever Zack Britton (elbow, glute) left his second minor league rehab outing with Single-A Tampa on Saturday after throwing only 10 pitches, but he said afterward that he's not injured and that his "arm feels great." Manager Aaron Boone said the following morning that Britton is dealing with a glute issue. […]

Luis Severino Set For Rehab Assignment

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (lat) threw a live batting practice session on Sunday at Yankee Stadium, and his next outing will be a minor league rehab start, likely on Friday, Sept. 2. General manager Brian Cashman said that the plan is for Severino to make five regular season starts in September leading […]

Nestor Cortes Could Return Soon

The New York Yankees placed left-hander Nestor Cortes (groin) on the 15-day injured list on Aug. 25 with a Grade 2 left groin strain. However, the Yankees are optimistic that Cortes will make a speedy recovery, and he's already started running and is playing catch. Skipper Aaron Boone said he hopes that Cortes can throw […]

Yasmani Grandal Has Three Hits In Doubleheader Sunday

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (knee) went 3-for-7 with a home run and four RBI in both games of a doubleheader on Sunday during his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte. Grandal's injury wasn't considered very serious at the time he was placed on the 10-day injured list, and he looks to be […]

Ramon Laureano Won't Travel On Upcoming Road Trip

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (oblique) won't travel with the team on their upcoming road trip, according to manager Mark Kotsay. Instead, Laureano will continue his rehab work in Oakland. "With these injuries, if I gave you a timeline, we'd probably be wrong," Kotsay said. The 28-year-old outfielder is dealing with a left oblique strain […]

Dodgers To Use Six-Man Rotation When Clayton Kershaw Returns

Los Angeles Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts said that the team will go with a six-man starting rotation for "a couple weeks at the bare minimum" once left-hander Clayton Kershaw (back) returns from the injured list in order to keep guys stretched out down the stretch. Kershaw has been sidelined since early August with lower-back pain, […]

Gavin Lux Back In The Starting Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux (neck) is back at second base and is hitting seventh on Sunday in the series finale against the Miami Marlins and right-hander Edward Cabrera. Lux was sidelined for the last four games, but fantasy managers will have him back in there on Sunday. The 24-year-old left-handed hitter will […]

Nick Senzel Out With Hamstring Injury

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Washington Nationals. Senzel is listed as day-to-day and is missing his third straight game due to left hamstring tightness. In 310 at-bats for Cincinnati this year, he's hitting .245/.307/.319 with four long balls, 22 RBI, 39 runs scored and […]

Yordan Alvarez Out Against Orioles

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles. Alvarez is still dealing with soreness in his right hand and will retreat to the bench for the series finale. The Astros have a day off on Monday, so hopefully he'll be feeling better on Tuesday […]

Trevor Story Getting A Breather Sunday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Story returned from the injured list on Saturday and went 1-for-3 with a run scored in his first game. Boston will give the 29-year-old a breather in the series finale. With Story out in this […]

Adbert Alzolay Goes Two Innings In Saturday's Rehab Start

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay (lat) went two innings in his minor league rehab start for Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, and he allowed one run on one hit while walking two and striking out six. Alzolay has been out all year due to a right shoulder lat, but he appears to be getting closer […]

Teoscar Hernandez Returns Against Angels

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (foot) is back in right field and is hitting sixth on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels and left-hander Tucker Davidson. Hernandez was forced from the series opener on Friday with a left foot contusion and he didn't play on Saturday, but he'll be back in there for the […]

Will Smith Sitting Out Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Miami Marlins. It's just a normal day off for the backstop. Fantasy managers need to act accordingly and remove him from their starting lineups. With Smith on the bench, Austin Barnes will do the catching and hit ninth against […]