Connor Williams Moving To Center?

Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Connor Williams continues to play center with his new team during organized team activities this offseason. "I think I've really enjoyed this position," Williams said. "I think definitely in this offense, in this scheme, playing center brings out my strengths. They've been very patient with me learning the position and learning […]

Shane Steichen To Continue Calling Plays For Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen said that he will continue to call the offensive plays in 2022. Head coach Nick Sirianni said the midseason change last year played a vital role in their offensive turnaround. The Eagles came out of the gates trying to throw the ball, and it didn't work very well. Once […]

Jarvis Landry Dominates OTA Session

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry looked dominant in the team's practice at organized team activities on Thursday, and his presence has been felt throughout offseason practices since he signed with the team. The veteran slot man led the team with four catches at Thursday's practice. Take this news with a grain of salt; […]

Matt Ryan, Parris Campbell Looking Good At OTAs

Although the Indianapolis Colts organized team activity practices aren't in pads, new quarterback Matt Ryan has looked good, and his smooth and sharp release is a weapon the team intends to use. Ryan's presence has quickened the offense and should make the unit more efficient and productive, especially through the air. Ryan mostly carved up […]

Darius Leonard Still Not Practicing

Indianapolis Colts All-Pro linebacker Darius Leonard (ankle) sat out of practice at organized team activities again on Wednesday. Head coach Frank Reich said the team is being cautious with Leonard, but it's an issue that has now lingered for a year and a half. "We're trying to be cautious, so just taking it day by […]

Kenny Moore Unhappy With His Contract

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore was a no-show at organized team activities on Wednesday, a message to the team that he's unhappy with his current contract. Organized team activities are voluntary, but next week's three-day mandatory minicamp will be telling. The Colts could fine the Pro Bowl cornerback almost $95,000 if he doesn't attend. The […]

Julian Blackmon Practicing On Limited Basis

Indianapolis Colts safety Julian Blackmon (Achilles), who was limited to just six games last year due to a ruptured Achilles, isn't practicing in full yet with the team at organized team activities, but he expects to have few limitations when training camp starts in July. Blackmon isn't a rush to get back to full speed, […]

Zach Wilson Ready To Take The Next Step?

New York Jets second-year quarterback Zach Wilson didn't look great at the beginning of voluntary organized team activities on Wednesday, but he rebounded in 11-on-11 drills and made three nice throws over the middle of the field. Wilson only completed 55.6% of his passes and tossed nine touchdowns and 11 interceptions as a rookie. He […]

Bills Sign Tavon Austin

The Buffalo Bills signed free-agent wide receiver Tavon Austin to an undisclosed deal on Thursday, according to a source. The former eighth overall pick by the Rams in 2013 had 24 catches for 213 yards and one touchdown on 37 targets in 13 games (three starts) for the Jacksonville Jaguars last year. The 32-year-old will […]

Curtis Samuel Can Play Everywhere In Offense

Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel's versatility has been on full display during voluntary organized team activities this year. "Curtis can play everywhere," offensive coordinator Scott Turner said. "We did some of that stuff last year in the limited time he was on the field. I'm just happy for Curtis that he's healthy and he's […]

Lions Have A Challenge To Get Jameson Williams Ready

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson said it could be quite tricky to get rookie wide receiver Jameson Williams (knee) to fit into their offense right away. Josh Reynolds came to the team and immediately had an impact given his prior chemistry with quarterback Jared Goff from their time with the Los Angeles Rams. Williams […]

Francisco Lindor Out With Finger Injury

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (finger) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers after closing a door on his right hand and injuring a finger, according to skipper Buck Showalter. Luis Guillorme will get the start at shortstop instead and will bat third against Dodgers right-hander Tony […]

Jacob deGrom Progressing As Planned

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) won't travel with the team on their 10-game road trip to Southern California, but manager Buck Showalter said deGrom is progressing as planned. deGrom remains in New York and has yet to get back on a mound. The 33-year-old right-hander extended his throwing distance to 135 feet […]

Ravens Sign First-Rounder Tyler Linderbaum

The Baltimore Ravens and first-round center Tyler Linderbaum agreed on a four-year, fully guaranteed rookie deal on Thursday. He'll be the third Ravens draft pick to sign, joining third-round defensive tackle Travis Jones and sixth-round running back Tyler Badie. Lindberbaum's four-year deal is worth $14.897 million after he was selected with the 25th overall pick […]

No Timetable For Chase Young's Return

Washington Commanders star pass-rusher Chase Young (knee) has returned to the team's practice facilities to continue rehabbing a torn ACL in his right knee, and the 2020 Defensive Rookie of the Year is unsure when he'll be able to return to the field. He remains on track in his recovery, but he isn't taking part […]

D'Andre Swift Looks Bigger This Offseason

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift looks to have bulked up this offseason. Swift's goal this offseason was to add more muscle in order to take some of the big hits that kept him out of four games in his rookie season with a sprained shoulder. The 23-year-old has the skills to be Detroit's featured […]

Clayton Kershaw, Andrew Heaney Starting Rehab Assignments

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (pelvis) will make his first minor league rehab start for Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Sunday, and he could rejoin the Dodgers after that if all goes well. Meanwhile, left-hander Andrew Heaney (shoulder) will start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City this weekend. Kershaw threw a 30-pitch bullpen […]

Max Muncy To Start Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (elbow) is scheduled to start a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City in the next couple of days. Skipper Dave Roberts said Muncy's elbow continues to get stronger. Muncy was able to take batting practice on Wednesday and could rejoin the Dodgers lineup next week, barring any […]

Kevin Pillar Goes On Injured List With Shoulder Fracture

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed outfielder Kevin Pillar (shoulder) on the injured list on Thursday with a left shoulder fracture and recalled infielder/outfielder Zach McKinstry from the minors in a corresponding move. Pillar left the game early on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Manager Dave Roberts said that surgery is a possibility for the 33-year-old […]

Robinson Cano Optioned, Elects Free Agency

The San Diego Padres optioned infielder Robinson Cano to Triple-A El Paso on Thursday, but he has elected free agency. In a corresponding move, the team selected the contract of outfielder Nomar Mazara from the minors. After getting cut by the New York Mets earlier this year, Cano went just 3-for-33 with one RBI and […]

Drew Smyly Could Miss A Month

Chicago Cubs left-hander Drew Smyly (oblique) estimated that he could be out for at least a month after he landed on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with a right oblique strain. It's not a surprise, as oblique injuries often take plenty of time for pitchers to return from. The 32-year-old southpaw will rest for […]

Dylan Carlson Expected To Begin Rehab Assignment Friday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson (hamstring) is expected to begin a minor league rehab assignment on Friday night with Double-A Springfield. Carlson has been on the injured list since suffering a hamstring tear in late May, but he's inching closer towards a return to the Cardinals. Hopefully the time off allowed him reset mentally, […]

Cody Bellinger Back Against Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger (hip) is back in center field and is hitting seventh on Thursday against New York Mets right-hander Taijuan Walker. After missing the team's last four games, Bellinger will be back in there for the start of a series against New York in Los Angeles. The power-hitting left-hander has been […]

Brandon Crawford Scratched With Illness

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (illness) was scratched from the lineup on Thursday against the Miami Marlins with a non-COVID illness. Make sure to remove him from your fantasy lineups before the game kicks off. Crawford hasn't done much at the plate for fantasy managers this year, slashing .216/.303/.329 with four home runs, 19 […]

Grayson Rodriguez Diagnosed With Lat Strain

Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias said that an MRI exam on pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez (lat) showed a right lat strain. There is no timetable for his return, and the team will get a second opinion. With lat strains for pitchers, it usually requires at least a month of recovery, so Rodriguez will be […]

Jack Flaherty Should Start Rehab Assignment Next Week

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) is aimed toward beginning his minor league rehab assignment with a start next week for Double-A Springfield. Flaherty threw a two-inning live batting practice session on Tuesday and will throw another bullpen session on Thursday. The 26-year-old right-hander is feeling much better physically after a right shoulder […]

Tyler O'Neill To Begin Rehab Assignment Friday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) is scheduled to serve as the designated hitter on Friday for Triple-A Memphis to start his minor league rehab assignment. O'Neill recently visited with a doctor and has been out for two weeks with a sore right shoulder. Evidently his doctor visit went well, and he could return […]

Willy Adames Returns To Rehab Action

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (ankle, quadriceps) will be back in the lineup for Triple-A Nashville on his minor league rehab assignment on Thursday, and he's expected to play half the game. Adames had some pain in his right quadriceps muscle during his first rehab game and sat out on Tuesday. The good news is […]

Hunter Renfroe Won't Return Friday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Hunter Renfroe (hamstring) won't come off the injured list when he's first eligible on Friday, according to skipper Craig Counsell. Renfroe should return soon, though, and he felt fine after doing some running on Thursday. The 30-year-old has been out with a right hamstring strain, but it looks like there's a good […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Returns As Designated Hitter

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is back in the starting lineup as the designated hitter and is batting in his usual leadoff spot on Thursday against Colorado Rockies left-hander Austin Gomber. Acuna was held out of Wednesday's game with undisclosed soreness, and it's unknown if it was related to a quadriceps injury that kept […]