Zack Wheeler Plays Catch Again Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (forearm) played catch from 90 feet on Thursday and will do so again from 120 feet on Friday. After that, he'll progress to a bullpen session, and he could return to the starting rotation without making a minor league rehab start. That's good news for fantasy managers, as time […]

Brewers Option Esteury Ruiz To Minors

The Milwaukee Brewers optioned outfielder Esteury Ruiz to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday and reinstated infielder Mike Brosseau (oblique) from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Ruiz has gone hitless in eight at-bats with two runs scored over three games after Milwaukee called up him at the start of September when rosters expanded. The […]

J.K. Dobbins' Status To Be Determined Friday

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said running back J.K. Dobbins (knee) is ascending quickly in his recovery from a torn ACL that kept him out all last season, and his status for the Week 1 regular season opener against the New York Jets won't be determined until Friday. Dobbins has been limited so far […]

Dak Prescott Limited With Ankle Injury

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (ankle) was limited in Thursday's practice, but he told reporters it's nothing to be worried about. Prescott said he wore a new pair of shoes, which caused discomfort in his ankle. There doesn't appear to be anything to see here, and the 29-year-old signal-caller should be just fine for a […]

Van Jefferson Likely To Miss Multiple Games

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (knee) is likely to miss more than one game to kick off the 2022 regular season, according to a league source. Jefferson has already been ruled out for the Thursday night season opener against the Buffalo Bills, and it's looking like he won't play in Week 2 against […]

Christian McCaffrey On The Week 1 Injury Report

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (shin) was added to the Week 1 injury report with a shin injury on Thursday, but he was a full participant in practice. Fantasy managers are already cringing seeing McCaffrey on the first injury report of the season, but thankfully this injury is unlikely to keep him sidelined for […]

George Kittle Could Be Held Out In Week 1

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle's groin injury is "not good," and contingency plans are in place in case he's ruled out for Week 1 against the Chicago Bears, according to sources. One source characterized Kittle's injury as serious enough that it would be best for him to miss a game. The 28-year-old missed […]

Chris Godwin Expects To Be Game-Time Decision

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (knee) didn't practice on Thursday and expects his decision to come down to Sunday night before the Week 1 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Godwin has made nice progress from a torn ACL last year and ditched his knee brace earlier this week. He was able to practice […]

Rams Extend Les Snead, Sean McVay Through 2026

The Los Angeles Rams announced long-term contract extensions for general manager Les Snead and head coach Sean McVay through the 2026 season on Thursday. Following the team's Super Bowl win over the Cincinnati Bengals earlier this year, McVay is now one of the highest-paid coaches in the NFL, while Snead becomes one of the highest-paid […]

Jaylen Waddle Expected To Play In Week 1

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (quadriceps), who was limited in practice on Wednesday, is expected to play on Sunday in the Week 1 regular season opener against the New England Patriots. Waddle was seen warming up for practice with the team on Thursday as well. The 23-year-old second-year pass-catcher didn't have a sleeve on […]

Darren Waller Not On Week 1 Injury Report

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) was not listed on the team's Week 1 injury report on Wednesday, and he's good to go for the regular season opener on Sunday against the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers. Waller missed a lot of time in training camp with a hamstring injury and while he was […]

Michael Gallup "Looks Really Good"

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said that wide receiver Michael Gallup (knee) "looks really good" physically. McCarthy said the team would also consider playing Gallup in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night "if he practices today." Gallup has already ruled himself out for the season opener, and it would go […]

Roquan Smith Not On Week 1 Injury Report

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith was not listed on the team's Week 1 injury report on Wednesday. Smith has been dealing with undisclosed tightness and didn't play in the team's preseason finale as a result. However, he looks good to go for the regular season opener this Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. The 25-year-old […]

Saints Sign Wyatt Davis

The New Orleans Saints signed offensive guard Wyatt Davis off the New York Giants practice squad to their active roster on Thursday. The former Minnesota Vikings third-round pick will now serve as offensive line depth in New Orleans heading into the team's Week 1 regular season matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. The 23-year-old from Ohio […]

Zach Ertz Not Present On Thursday

Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz (calf) wasn't seen at Thursday's practice in the portion open to the media. Ertz was limited at practice on Wednesday, but the Cardinals might just be giving the veteran a day of rest as the Week 1 regular season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs approaches on Sunday. The […]

Chris Godwin Not Seen At Practice

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (knee) was not at practice on Thursday at the portion open to the media. Godwin put in a full practice on Wednesday and has ditched the brace for his surgically repaired right knee, so this is a step back. However, the 26-year-old could end up being listed as […]

Miles Sanders Will Play In Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (hamstring) said he "absolutely" is ready to go and will play in Week 1 against the Detroit Lions on Sunday in the regular season opener. Sanders was able to practice in full on Wednesday, so he appears ready to go entering the weekend. The 25-year-old didn't help his fantasy […]

Tyler O'Neill Out With Stiff Neck

Updating a previous report, St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that outfielder Tyler O'Neill (neck) woke up with a stiff neck on Thursday, which is why he was scratched from the starting lineup against the Washington Nationals. If the game had been later, he likely would have played. It doesn't sound like much of […]

Gerrit Cole Fans 14 In Win Over Twins

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole was on his game in the 7-1 win over the Minnesota Twins in the second game of a doubleheader on Wednesday. Cole struck out a season-high 14 batters while allowing just one earned run on five hits in 6 2/3 innings. He also walked two batters and allowed […]

MRI Exam Confirms Ankle Sprain For Willson Contreras

An MRI exam on Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (ankle) on Wednesday confirmed that he's dealing with a left ankle sprain. Contreras was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, but it remains to be seen if he'll be able to return when he's first eligible on Sept. 13. The 30-year-old has been one […]

Nick Senzel Back In The Lineup

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (ankle) is back in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Chicago Cubs, serving as the designated hitter and batting seventh against right-hander Adrian Sampson. Senzel sprained his ankle in the game on Tuesday and didn't play on Wednesday, but he won't end up missing much time after all. The […]

Tyler O'Neill Scratched, Alec Burleson Making Debut

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill was scratched from the team's starting lineup on Thursday against the Washington Nationals due to undisclosed reasons. Rookie outfielder Alec Burleson is also making his major league debut in right field, and he will hit seventh in the batting order against Nationals right-hander Josiah Gray. Check back for an […]

Huascar Ynoa Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

Atlanta Braves right-hander Huascar Ynoa (elbow) underwent successful Tommy John surgery to reconstruct the ulnar collateral ligament in his right arm. Dr. Keith Meister performed the procedure in Arlington, Texas. The 24-year-old hadn't pitched in the minor leagues for Triple-A Gwinnett since Aug. 24, and now we know why. After going under the knife for […]

Zach Eflin To Start Rehab Assignment Friday

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zach Eflin (knee) will begin a minor league rehab assignment on Friday at Triple-A Lehigh Valley. He'll start the game but treat it like a relief appearance. Eflin will return to the major league roster this month and pitch out of the bullpen, so he won't be stretched out on his rehab […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Going For MRI

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (hamstring) is going for an MRI exam on Thursday after he left Wednesday's game early against the Baltimore Orioles with what the team described as left hamstring discomfort. Gurriel landed awkwardly at first base while trying to beat out an infield ground ball. Toronto will view his MRI […]

Wander Franco Could Return Friday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (hand, wrist) will meet with the team in New York and is set to be activated from the injured list this weekend, possibly as early as Friday, according to president of baseball operations Erik Neander. Wednesday's minor league rehab game with Triple-A Durham was a big step for Franco, […]

Shaquille Leonard A Full Participant In Practice

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. Leonard is back to practicing in full, but it doesn't necessarily mean he'll play in the Week 1 regular season opener this Sunday against the Houston Texans. Therefore, fantasy managers in IDP fantasy formats should make sure they a backup plan in […]

Lamar Jackson Has Friday Deadline For Contract Extension

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson told reporters on Wednesday that his deadline to get a long-term contract extension done with the team is this Friday before the Week 1 regular season opener against the New York Jets this Sunday. There were reports earlier on Wednesday that suggested there was pessimism that the two sides would […]

Velus Jones Jr. Does Not Practice Wednesday

Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. (hamstring) did not take part in practice on Wednesday. Jones didn't play much in the preseason and most likely went undrafted in standard 12-team leagues this summer. The third-rounder's status for the Week 1 regular season opener on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers is now up […]

Christian Watson Puts In A Full Practice

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (knee) was able to practice in full on Wednesday. Watson had surgery on his knee this offseason and missed valuable repetitions early in training camp, but he appears to be trending in the right direction to make his regular season NFL debut in Week 1 this Sunday […]