James Robinson Still Viewed As Top Back

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said in the spring that the team still views running back James Robinson (Achilles) as the top back, and the team didn't place him on the Physically Unable to Perform list to begin training camp. However, Travis Etienne Jr. will be heavily involved in the passing game and has […]

Brandin Cooks Should Remain Productive

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks should remain impactful in fantasy despite working with unproven quarterback Davis Mills for a second straight season. In his career, the quarterback hasn't really mattered for Cooks, whether it's been Jared Goff, Tom Brady, Deshaun Watson, Mills, Drew Brees or Tyrod Taylor. He has finished with 1,000 yards or […]

Red Sox Acquire Tommy Pham From Reds

The Boston Red Sox acquired outfielder Tommy Pham from the Cincinnati Reds on Monday. It's unknown what the Reds are receiving in return. The Red Sox also sent catcher Christian Vazquez to the Houston Astros on Monday, so the Red Sox appear to be trying to walk the buy/sell tightrope this year. It remains to […]

Alex Bregman Placed On Paternity List

The Houston Astros placed third baseman Alex Bregman on the paternity list on Monday and recalled infielder Taylor Jones from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Bregman will be away from the team for up to three days to be with his wife, so fantasy managers need to act accordingly to begin the week. The 28-year-old […]

Christian Vazquez Heading To Astros

The Houston Astros are finalizing a deal to acquire catcher Christian Vazquez from the Boston Red Sox on Monday, according to sources. The Red Sox are playing in Houston on Monday night, so Vazquez will just be switching club houses. Vazquez will serve as Houston's primary backstop the rest of the way, with Martin Maldonado […]

Pete Carroll Tests Positive For COVID-19

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday. He's experiencing mild symptoms while at home. Carroll will remain at home and is in communication with his coaching staff with the plan to participate in meetings virtually until he returns to the team's facilities at training camp. Carroll is the NFL's oldest […]

Dane Belton Suffers Broken Collarbone

New York Giants rookie safety Dane Belton (collarbone) has suffered a broken collarbone and will be sidelined an extended period of time, according to sources. It's a tough break for the fourth-rounder, as he had been making a strong impression in training camp. There remains hope that he can be ready for the start of […]

Teven Jenkins Drawing Trade Interest

The Chicago Bears have received calls and have held trade talks centered around offensive tackle Teven Jenkins, according to sources. The former second-round pick is drawing trade interest during training camp based on his potential. Jenkins got a late start to his rookie season in 2021 due to an injury, and he wound up playing […]

Will Fuller Being Monitored By Teams

Veteran free-agent wide receiver Will Fuller is being monitored by multiple NFL teams, according to league sources, but he is regarded as more likely to join a club later in the preseason. Fuller, who played in just two games due to a finger injury with the Miami Dolphins last year, won't have any fantasy appeal […]

Steelers Give Chris Boswell A Four-Year Extension

The Pittsburgh Steelers gave kicker Chris Boswell a new four-year, $20 million contract extension that includes $12.5 million guaranteed on Monday, according to his agent, Jeff Nalley. The four-year extension ties Boswell with Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker as the highest-paid kickers in NFL history. The 31-year-old kicker is one of the most reliable kickers […]

Lions Sign Justin Jackson Monday

The Detroit Lions signed free-agent running back Justin Jackson to an undisclosed deal on Monday. In his fourth NFL season in 2021, Jackson finished with a career-high 68 carries for 364 yards (5.4 yards per carry) and two touchdowns and added 22 catches for 178 yards on 25 targets in 14 games (two starts) for […]

Van Jefferson To Miss A Few Weeks

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that wide receiver Van Jefferson (knee) will miss "a few weeks" since he needs to undergo knee surgery. Apparently, Jefferson was advised to have surgery after meeting with a specialist on Monday regarding a lingering knee issue. He already had a minor procedure on the same knee […]

Najee Harris Receives Medical Attention For Foot

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (foot) received medical attention on the sidelines on his left foot during training camp practice on Monday. The severity of his injury is unknown at this time, but expect the Steelers to update his condition later on Monday night or Tuesday morning. The 24-year-old led the NFL in touches […]

Cowboys Fear James Washington Suffered A Jones Fracture

The Dallas Cowboys are concerned that wide receiver James Washington (foot) suffered a Jones fracture in his foot during training camp practice on Monday, according to a source. Washington had to be carted off the field and is undergoing additional testing. The 26-year-old came down hard on his foot, was slow to get up and […]

Deebo Samuel Has Incentives For Rushing Milestones

In case the San Francisco 49ers continue to use wide receiver Deebo Samuel as a running back this year, he has incentives in his new contract that could pay him an extra $1.95 million over the life of the contract for rushing yards and rushing touchdowns, according to sources. Samuel and the Niners agreed on […]

Alvin Kamara's Court Hearing Delayed

A court hearing for a battery case involving New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara, Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Chris Lammons and two other defendants has been pushed back at least two more months, according to multiple reports. It's the third time the hearing has been pushed back this year. Kamara is facing a misdemeanor […]

Rays Acquire Jose Siri In Three-Team Deal

The Tampa Bay Rays acquired outfielder Jose Siri from the Houston Astros on Monday in a three-team deal that also involved the Baltimore Orioles sending first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini and right-hander Jayden Murray to the Astros for right-handers Seth Johnson and Chayce McDermott, according to sources. Siri was great for the Astros in 21 games […]

Corey Seager Back In The Lineup Monday

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (leg) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting second on Monday against Baltimore Orioles right-hander Spenser Watkins. This is great news for the Rangers and fantasy managers alike, as it was reported over the weekend that there was a chance Seager would be placed on the injured list […]

Trey Mancini Acquired By Astros

The Houston Astros acquired first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini from the Baltimore Orioles on Monday, according to sources. It's unknown who the Orioles will get in exchange, but they are expected to receive multiple players. With Mancini now in town, the struggling Yuli Gurriel will now find himself on the bench more often. Houston's top first […]

A's Acquire Prospects Ken Waldichuk, Luis Medina

The Oakland Athletics acquired left-hander Ken Waldichuk, right-hander Luis Medina, left-hander JP Sears and second baseman Cooper Bowman from the New York Yankees on Monday in exchange for starting pitcher Frankie Montas and reliever Lou Trivino, according to a source. It's a nice prospect haul for the A's, as MLB Pipeline had Waldichuk ranked as […]

Yankees Acquire Frankie Montas, Lou Trivino From A's

The New York Yankees acquired starting pitcher Frankie Montas and relief pitcher Lou Trivino from the Oakland Athletics on Monday. Per MLB.com's Mark Feinsand, the Yankees are sending left-hander Ken Waldichuk (their No. 5 prospect), right-hander Luis Medina (No. 10), left-hander JP Sears (No. 20) and second baseman Cooper Bowman (No. 21) to the A's. […]

Kyler Murray Tests Positive For COVID-19

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said that quarterback Kyler Murray tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday and will be out at least five days. The good news is that Murray is experiencing only mild symptoms, so he should be full-go in training camp practices once he returns in five days. The offseason started off […]

Jesus Luzardo Starting On Monday Against Reds

Miami Marlins left-hander Jesus Luzardo (forearm) has been activated from the 60-day injured list and is starting on Monday against the Cincinnati Reds. In a corresponding move, Jake Fishman has been designated for assignment. While Luzardo might be a little extra risky in his first major league start since May 10, but the 24-year-old southpaw […]

Rich Hill Lined Up To Start On Wednesday

Boston Red Sox left-hander Rich Hill (knee) is expected to be activated from the 15-day injured list in order to start on Wednesday against the Houston Astros. Nathan Eovaldi and Kutter Crawford will start the first two games of the series on Monday and Tuesday, respectively. Hill, 42, went only three innings and 56 pitches […]

Mets, White Sox Looking At Andrew Chafin

The New York Mets and Chicago White Sox are among the teams looking to add a left-handed reliever at the trade deadline, and Detroit Tigers left-hander Andrew Chafin is of interest to both teams, according to sources. He's owed the rest of his $6 million salary this year and $7 million in 2023. The 32-year-old […]

Teams Checking In On Omar Narvaez

Teams have been checking in on Milwaukee Brewers catcher Omar Narvaez with the trade deadline approaching on Tuesday, according to sources. The 30-year-old is making $5 million this year before becoming a free agent at the end of this season. The contending Brewers already traded left-handed reliever Josh Hader to the San Diego Padres in […]

Angels Won't Trade Shohei Ohtani

The New York Yankees were among a few teams that made serious offers for Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani, but there is now no chance the Angels will part with him after listening to offers. The San Diego Padres and Chicago White Sox are among other teams known to have tried for Ohtani […]

Braves Acquire Ehire Adrianza From Nationals

The Atlanta Braves acquired infielder Ehire Adrianza from the Washington Nationals on Monday in exchange for outfielder Trey Harris. In a corresponding move, the Braves designated infielder Robinson Cano for assignment. Adrianza spent the 2021 season in Atlanta, hitting .247/.327/.401 with five home runs, 28 RBI and 32 runs scored in 109 regular season games. […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Could Begin Rehab Assignment This Weekend

If all goes according to plan, San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) will begin a minor league rehab assignment this weekend. He is scheduled to take live batting practice on Monday, and the Padres are still taking it day by day with him. The 23-year-old superstar is trying to return from a surgically […]

Aaron Jones Could See More Targets

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard will be the team's No. 1 receiver with Davante Adams now in Las Vegas, but that doesn't mean Lazard will see 100-plus targets in 2022. ESPN's Rob Demovsky wouldn't be surprised if running back Aaron Jones gets a bigger share of aerial targets after he ranked second on […]