Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah Shifts To PUP List

The Cleveland Browns placed linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (neck) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Monday, meaning he will miss the entire 2025 season due to a serious neck injury that caused him to miss the team's final nine games last year. Before his injury, the 25-year-old former second-round pick (52nd overall) in 2021 […]

Terence Steele Expected To Start At Right Tackle

The Athletic's Jon Machota doesn't think Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Asim Richards will beat out Terence Steele for the starting right-tackle spot this year. The coaching staff is much higher on Steele than the fans are, and he'll get every opportunity to stick as the team's starting right tackle. Machota predicts the Cowboys' starting offensive […]

Jaydon Blue Could Be Dallas' Lead Back By Season's End

The Athletic's Jon Machota writes that he thinks Dallas Cowboys running backs Javonte Williams, Jaydon Blue, Miles Sanders and Phil Mafah will end up getting almost all of the backfield work for the team in 2025. Machota sees Williams being the leader early in the season, but eventually the rookie Blue will get more carries […]

Cam Skattebo Could End Up As Third-Down Back

SNY's Connor Hughes says not to be surprised if New York Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo ends up being the team's third-down back in 2025. Skattebo is a capable blocker and was very good as a receiver out of the backfield for Arizona State in 2024. The 23-year-old's dad was a receiver and used […]

Giants Plan On Using Abdul Carter Everywhere

New York Giants rookie first-round pass-rusher Abdul Carter was being worked out at linebacker during the team's rookie minicamp over the weekend during individual periods. However, the Giants plan on using Carter everywhere -- at edge rusher, inside, and dropping back -- according to SNY's Connor Hughes. The 21-year-old has impressive and elite physical gifts, […]

Jaxson Dart Looks Confident In Rookie Minicamp

SNY's Connor Hughes writes that rookie first-round quarterback Jaxson Dart looked comfortable, confident and in control during rookie minicamp over the weekend. Dart didn't look unsure of himself or jittery when deciding to make passes, which impressed Hughes. The Ole Miss product has a unique throwing motion, but that doesn't mean he's lacking in arm […]

Brandon Woodruff Dealing With Ankle Tendinitis

The Milwaukee Brewers returned right-hander Brandon Woodruff (ankle, shoulder) from his minor-league rehab assignment at Triple-A Nashville, but he's still on the 15-day injured list with right-ankle tendinitis that popped up before his final rehab start, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. The initial word is that it's a minor injury, though. It's unclear if it […]

Tyrone Taylor Getting A Breather

New York Mets outfielder Tyrone Taylor is out of the team's starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field. Jeff McNeil is starting in center field and is batting sixth against Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes. Taylor will get a day of rest after starting in each of the team's […]

Matt Vierling Plays Outfield In Rehab Start On Sunday

Detroit Tigers infielder/outfielder Matt Vierling (shoulder) played six innings in right field on Sunday in a minor-league rehab game for Triple-A Toledo and went 0-for-3 at the plate. It was the first time that Vierling played defense in his fifth appearance on the farm. The 28-year-old has gone 3-for-13 with two home runs, a double, […]

Keider Montero Likely To Be Called Up To Start On Tuesday

Detroit Tigers right-hander Keider Montero has a locker room in the team's clubhouse on Monday and is likely to be recalled from Triple-A Toledo to start Tuesday's game against the visiting Boston Red Sox at Comerica Park. It looks like Montero is going to take the starting rotation spot with right-hander Casey Mize (hamstring) currently […]

Victor Scott II Resting Against Phillies

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Victor Scott II is absent from the team's starting lineup for the series opener on Monday in Philadelphia against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Jose Barrero draws into the lineup in center field and will bat ninth against Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez. Scott will take a seat against a tough […]

Jace Jung Sitting Out In Series Opener Against Boston

Detroit Tigers rookie third baseman Jace Jung will retreat to the bench for a breather in Monday's series opener against the visiting Boston Red Sox at Comerica Park. Zach McKinstry is handling hot-corner duties and will hit sixth against Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck. Jung has really struggled at the plate in his first 40 […]

Guardians Send Brayan Rocchio To Triple-A

The Cleveland Guardians optioned shortstop Brayan Rocchio to Triple-A Columbus on Monday and recalled outfielder Will Brennan from Columbus in a corresponding move. Rocchio will go down to the farm to work on his offensive skills after starting the 2025 season with a .165/.235/.198 slash line in 35 games this year. With the 24-year-old now […]

Angel Martinez Sitting On Monday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Angel Martinez is out of the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers at Progressive Field. Nolan Jones will make the start in center field and will hit eighth against Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta. Martinez will take a seat for Cleveland after starting each of their last seven […]

DJ LeMahieu Coming Off Injured List On Monday

The New York Yankees are activating corner infielder DJ LeMahieu (calf) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday's series opener against the Seattle Mariners, according to Newsday's Erik Boland. It's unclear if LeMahieu will be in uniform in Seattle, but he has now rejoined the team as he looks to make his 2025 season […]

Colton Gordon A Candidate To Start On Wednesday

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said on Sports Talk 790 that left-handed pitching prospect Colton Gordon is a candidate to be recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land to start on Wednesday against the visiting Kansas City Royals. Gordon could temporarily join the team's starting rotation in the big leagues as they move to a six-man […]

Landon Knack To Make Another Start On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Landon Knack will make another start for the Blue on Tuesday against the visiting Athletics. Knack will stick around in L.A.'s sixth-man starting rotation for the time being after he picked up his second win of the season against the Miami Marlins on May 7 by tossing five shutout innings with […]

Anthony Santander Should Be Good To Return On Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder/designated hitter Anthony Santander (shoulder) missed the three-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners over the weekend after his shoulder "felt cranky" after falling into the right-field seats against the Los Angeles Angels late last week. However, manager John Schneider said that Santander should be good for Tuesday's series opener against the division-rival […]

Yariel Rodriguez Excelling In High-Leverage Spots

In high-leverage relief spots this year, Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Yariel Rodriguez has a .091 average against and a 33.3% strikeout rate. In low-leverage spots, Rodriguez has a .286 average against and a 20.5% strikeout rate. His soft-contact rate jumps 10.1% from low- to high-leverage spots, points out The Athletic's Mitch Bannon. The 28-year-old has […]

Addison Barger Showing Improvement At The Plate

The Athletic's Mitch Bannon writes that Toronto Blue Jays infielder Addison Barger currently has an average exit velocity of 96.6 mph and the third-best barrel rate on the team. Barger has also become a more mature hitter so far this year, dropping his strikeout rate down to 8.2% and his chase rate to 12.6%. Hitting […]

George Springer Swinging The Bat Well

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer had a .206 average and .578 OPS on May 11 of last year, but things have been different so far in 2025. Springer hit three home runs in the team's three-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners over the weekend and raised his OPS back over .900. The 35-year-old veteran […]

Jake Burger Could Rejoin Rangers On Monday

Texas Rangers corner infielder Jake Burger could be recalled from Triple-A Round Rock before Monday's series opener against the Colorado Rockies, according to the Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant. Burger has spent 10 days in the minors following his early-season demotion, so he's now eligible to return to the big-league roster if Texas wants him […]

Trey Hendrickson Hasn't Had Communication With Bengals Recently

Cincinnati Bengals All-Pro pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson said there hasn't been any communication with the team regarding a potential long-term contract extension "between my camp and the organization post draft." "The offers prior to the draft did not reflect the vision we shared and were promised last offseason if I continued to play at a high […]

Chiefs-Chargers To Face Off In Brazil In Week 1

The Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers are set to face off in a divisional showdown in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in Week 1 of the 2025 regular season this fall on Friday, Sept. 5, according to Front Office Sports' Eric Fisher. The NFL is closing in on a deal with YouTube to have the […]

Buccaneers Sign Nick Jackson

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed former Iowa linebacker Nick Jackson on Sunday as an undrafted rookie free agent, according to FOX Sports' Greg Auman. Jackson impressed the coaching staff enough during his tryout with the team during their rookie minicamp to land a deal. The 24-year-old played at Virginia before transferring to Iowa and had […]

James Pearce Jr. Signs Rookie Deal

The Atlanta Falcons signed rookie first-round edge rusher James Pearce Jr. to a four-year, fully guaranteed deal on Monday, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The Falcons made a big trade back up -- they gave up a second-rounder this year and a first-rounder next year […]

Kaleb Johnson Must Improve His Pass-Blocking

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie third-round running back Kaleb Johnson knows he must improve his pass-blocking skills if he wants to earn the coaching staff's trust with the hope of becoming an "every-down back" sooner than later. At 6-foot-1, 225 pounds, Johnson led the Big Ten in rushing yards (1,537), rushing touchdowns (21) and all-purpose yards (1,725) […]

Eagles-Cowboys To Kick Off 2025 Season

The NFL announced on Monday that the defending Super Bowl-champion Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys will square off to open the 2025 regular season this fall in Week 1 on Thursday Night Football on Sept. 4. The Eagles and quarterback Jalen Hurts and All-Pro running back Saquon Barkley will look to get things started on […]

Kalel Mullings, Kevin Winston Jr. Recovering From Injuries

Tennessee Titans rookie running back Kalel Mullings (abdomen) is recovering from offseason core-muscle surgery and will be limited at the team's rookie minicamp, according to the Nashville Post's John Glennon. Additionally, rookie safety Kevin Winston Jr. (knee) is not participating at minicamp, although he's getting closer to a return from his knee injury. The 22-year-old […]

Steelers Sign Trey Sermon To One-Year Deal

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed free-agent running back Trey Sermon to an undisclosed one-year deal on Sunday, sources told FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. Sermon will head to the AFC North after spending the last two seasons with the Indianapolis Colts as a backup to Jonathan Taylor, where he saw 91 carries for 319 yards (3.5 yards […]