Steelers Release Trey Edmunds

The Pittsburgh Steelers released running back/fullback Trey Edmunds on Monday, according to a source. In his four seasons with Pittsburgh, Edmunds only had 22 carries for 92 yards and caught six of seven targets for 48 yards in 21 games, so he obviously wasn't a big part of their offense at all. He only played […]

Orlando Brown Won't Report To Training Camp

Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Orlando Brown will not report to training camp on Monday, which was the expected outcome after he couldn't come to a contract extension with the team this summer. Brown isn't expected to be at training camp with the Chiefs in St. Joseph, MO, anytime soon. He hasn't signed his franchise […]

Justyn Ross To Miss His Rookie Season

The Kansas City Chiefs placed undrafted rookie wide receiver Justyn Ross (foot) on Injured Reserve on Monday, and he will miss the entire season after recently undergoing foot surgery. It's a tough break for the 22-year-old, who could still develop into a starting NFL receiver down the road. With Tyreek Hill now in Miami, the […]

Mike Edwards Expected To Start In 2022

With safety Jordan Whitehead now on the New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Mike Edwards is expected to get the first crack at replacing him as a starter opposite Antoine Winfield this year. Logan Ryan and newcomer Keanu Neal will give head coach Todd Bowles the opportunity to show multiple looks in the secondary, […]

Darius Leonard Placed On PUP List

The Indianapolis Colts placed All-Pro linebacker Darius Leonard (back) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Sunday, according to the team. Leonard had back surgery on June 7, but at the time of his surgery the Colts expected him to be ready for the start of the regular season on Sept. 11 against the […]

Joshua Palmer Expected To Become No. 3 Receiver

The Athletic's Daniel Popper expects Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer to distance himself as the clear No. 3 receiver during training camp, behind Keenan Allen and Mike Williams. The Chargers didn't make any significant additions to the receiver room in the offseason, and their belief in Palmer could be a big reason why. […]

Julian Blackmon Ready For Training Camp

The Indianapolis Colts didn't place an injury designation on safety Julian Blackmon (Achilles) to begin training camp, which is an excellent sign after coming off a torn Achilles last year. Blackmon played in only six games for the Colts last year due to his injury and finished with 34 tackles (27 solo) and a forced […]

Danny Shelton Visiting With Panthers

Free-agent defensive tackle Danny Shelton is visiting with the Carolina Panthers on Monday, according to a source. Shelton could serve as defensive line depth before training camp kicks off this week. The 28-year-old spent last season with the New York Giants, recording 31 tackles (12 solo) and half a sack in 13 games (zero starts). […]

Shaq Thompson Has Knee Cleanup, Will Start On PUP

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said that linebacker Shaq Thompson (knee) will start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list after having a knee cleanup. Thompson will be out a couple weeks, according to Rhule. Thompson has three straight seasons of 100-plus tackles despite missing three games in 2021 with a foot […]

Brandon Graham Wants To Play Beyond 2022

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham said that the 2022 campaign will not be his last season and that he wants to play beyond this year. Graham tore his Achilles in 2021 in Week 2 and missed the rest of the year, but he's back to 100 percent health and is ready for the 2022 […]

Vikings Sign Shaun Beyer

The Minnesota Vikings signed free-agent tight end Shaun Beyer to an undisclosed deal on Monday, according to a source. Beyer was waived by the Denver Broncos in May after spending most of his rookie season in 2021 on the team's practice squad. The 24-year-old hasn't been on an NFL active roster and has yet to […]

Tre'Davious White Starts Camp On PUP List

Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White (knee), offensive guard Ike Boettger (Achilles) and defensive tackle Eli Ankou (calf) have started training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list and were unable to practice on Sunday, according to head coach Sean McDermott. White remains on schedule in his rehab from a torn ACL that he suffered […]

Panthers Agree With Third-Rounder Matt Corral

The Carolina Panthers agreed to terms with third-round quarterback Matt Corral on his four-year rookie contract on Monday, according to a source. The former Ole Miss quarterback was one of the few remaining unsigned picks league-wide, but he'll be ready to report to training camp on Monday afternoon now. After the Panthers traded for Baker […]

Raheem Mostert Medically Cleared

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (knee) announced on his Twitter account on Monday that he has received medical clearance to take part in training camp. It remains to be seen if Mostert will be 100 percent healthy by the time Week 1 rolls around, but it's a great sign that he'll be ready for […]

Kyle Rudolph To Inherit Most Of Rob Gronkowski's Workload

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Kyle Rudolph figures to inherit the bulk of Rob Gronkowski's workload this year. Rudolph played 48 percent of the offensive snaps for the New York Giants last year and is smart, durable and versatile; he's the perfect Y or in-line tight end who can run block and catch passes. The […]

Rams To Manage Matthew Stafford's Reps At Camp

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (elbow) required an anti-inflammatory shot at one point in the offseason, but he has resumed throwing now that training camp has gotten underway. Head coach Sean McVay said that there's a "pitch count" for Stafford, but that "it didn't restrict him from being able to do anything (on Sunday" […]

Cardinals Potential Front-Runners For Juan Soto

The St. Louis Cardinals, who have plenty of highly regarded young prospects, are viewed by rivals as a potential front-runner to acquire Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto. The New York Mets and New York Yankees are among at least a half-dozen teams to believed to have checked in on Soto. The Seattle Mariners are another […]

Drew Pomeranz Could Begin Rehab Assignment This Week

San Diego Padres left-handed reliever Drew Pomeranz (elbow) could begin a minor league rehab assignment this week, although skipper Bob Melvin said it's unknown whether Pomeranz would instead throw another simulated inning. The 33-year-old is recovering from flexor tendon surgery last August and "still feels it some" when he throws, according to Melvin. Pomeranz threw […]

Trent Grisham Dealing With Back Stiffness

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham (back) was held out of Sunday night's lineup against the New York Mets due to lingering back stiffness after his collision with Mets right-hander Chris Bassitt on Saturday. Manager Bob Melvin said that Grisham was available off the bench on Sunday, but he didn't get into the game. Esteury […]

Wil Myers' Rehab Assignment To Continue

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers' (knee) minor league rehab assignment will continue for at least a couple more days, as he and the Padres felt he'd benefit by getting some more at-bats at Triple-A El Paso. In three games, Myers is 4-for-14 and went 6-for-18 in five games with Low-A Lake Elsinore. "I don't […]

Austin Nola In Midst Of Eight-Game Hitting Streak

San Diego Padres catcher Austin Nola went 2-for-5 in the 8-5 Sunday night loss to the New York Mets and is hitting .370 (10-for-27) during an eight-game hitting streak. The recent hot stretch has raised Nola's season line to .248/.315/.317 with two home runs, 26 RBI, 24 runs scored and two stolen bases in 248 […]

Eric Hosmer Heating Up At The Plate

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer went 5-for-12 with a walk, two doubles and a home run in the three-game series in New York against the Mets at Citi Field, a place he has fond memories after his Kansas City Royals clinched the 2015 World Series there. Hosmer has reached base safely in his […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Moving Closer To Rehab Assignment

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) took on-field batting practice over the weekend at Citi Field and will do a couple of live batting practice sessions before beginning a minor league rehab assignment. The "live" sessions aren't expected to take place until the team returns to San Diego following its upcoming three-game series […]

Jesse Winker Dealing With Ankle Sprain

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jesse Winker (ankle) left the game early on Sunday against the Houston Astros with a right ankle sprain. However, manager Scott Servais is optimistic that Winker's injury isn't a serious one, so he's being considered day-to-day for now. Winker went 1-for-2 in the game before departing and is now hitting .229/.336/.346 with […]

Blake Treinen Throws Bullpen Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen (shoulder) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session on Saturday, his fifth as he works his way back from a right shoulder injury. He threw all of his pitches and said the velocity and spin readings came back looking good. There isn't much clarity on a timetable for his return, […]

Chris Taylor Could Start Rehab Assignment Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (foot) took batting practice on Saturday, which was his most significant baseball activity since breaking his foot. Skipper Dave Roberts said that it's possible Taylor could start a minor league rehab assignment next week. Taylor has been fielding grounders and throwing, but he hasn't resumed running, which will be […]

Andrew Heaney To Return Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Andrew Heaney (shoulder) will rejoin the team's starting rotation this coming week, according to manager Dave Roberts. The Dodgers are in a stretch of 18 games in a row, so they could use a six-man rotation for a while. Heaney went five innings in a minor league rehab start in the […]

Harrison Bader Unlikely To Return Against Toronto

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that outfielder Harrison Bader (foot) came through his first minor league rehab game on Friday night just OK and had some soreness, which caused him to be scratched from his rehab game on Saturday. Bader is now doubtful to return from the injured list for the two-game series […]

Steven Matz Suffers Left Knee Strain

Updating a previous report, St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Steven Matz (knee) left his start early on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds due to a left knee strain. It was previously reported that Matz left due to a right ankle injury, but he actually injured his left knee trying to field a ball in the sixth […]

C.J. Abrams Dealing With Biceps Soreness

San Diego Padres rookie shortstop C.J. Abrams (biceps) was scratched from the starting lineup on Saturday against the New York Mets due to biceps soreness, according to skipper Bob Melvin. Abrams threw a lot on Friday after four days off during the All-Star break and just had a bit of a sore arm. Ha-Seong Kim […]