Cole Turner Turning Heads At Training Camp

Washington Commanders rookie fifth-round tight end Cole Turner has been a fluid pass-catcher and a striking 6-foot-6 target during training camp this summer. He is the team's top receiving tight end until Logan Thomas (knee) returns from the Physically Unable to Perform list, and he's the TE1 overall with John Bates (calf) out of action. […]

Jahan Dotson's Stock Still Rising

Washington Commanders rookie wide receiver Jahan Dotson has been one of the cleanest performers in training camp, and not just among the rookies. He's been working with the first-team offense and is racking up repetitions when Curtis Samuel has missed sessions. The hype over the 5-foot-11 receiver's catch radius and reliable hands remains intact. However, […]

No Timetable For Joe Burrow's Return

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor won't put a timetable on quarterback Joe Burrow's (appendix) return to training camp practices after undergoing an appendectomy in late July. "He's starting to get better every single day," Taylor said. "Again, I don't want to put a timeline on when he gets out here and starts throwing and […]

Aaron Rodgers Hasn't Violated NFL's Drug Policy

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers' use of the hallucinogenic drink ayahuasca during an offseason retreat isn't considered a violation of the league's drug policy. Rodgers said he went on an ayahuasca retreat to Peru in 2020 before the third of his four MVP seasons. It's defined as a psychoactive beverage native to South America […]

Cubs Option Frank Schwindel

The Chicago Cubs optioned first baseman Frank Schwindel to Triple-A Iowa after their game on Tuesday, clearing the way for outfielder Franmil Reyes to join the active major league roster after he was claimed off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians on Monday. Schwindel was hitting .229/.277/.358 with eight home runs, 36 RBI, 23 runs scored […]

Darren O'Day's Rehab Moved To Triple-A

The Atlanta Braves moved relief pitcher Darren O'Day's (calf) minor league rehab assignment from High-A Rome to Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday. O'Day struck out a batter in a scoreless inning of work for Rome last Friday. The 39-year-old right-hander might only need a few more rehab outings before he's activated from the 15-day injured list. […]

Kevin Kiermaier Has Successful Surgery

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (hip) had successful left hip surgery last Wednesday and is feeling great. "I will be back on that field next year better than ever," Kiermaier said. He's expected to return to full activity in six to seven months, so he should be ready to start the 2023 season on […]

Zack Britton Still A Ways Away From Returning

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton (elbow) is set to face live hitters again on Wednesday, but manager Aaron Boone cautioned that Britton is still a ways away from going on a minor league rehab assignment. The 34-year-old left-handed hurler faced hitters for the first time on Aug. 4 since undergoing surgery to fix […]

Giancarlo Stanton Resumes Baseball Activities

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (Achilles), who is on the injured list with Achilles tendinitis, has resumed baseball activities, but skipper Aaron Boone said there is no timetable for his return to the team. Stanton has been on the shelf since July 23, so he'll almost certainly require a minor league rehab assignment before […]

Shea Langeliers Expected To Be Promoted This Year

Oakland Athletics general manager David Forst said that catching prospect Shea Langeliers is expected to be promoted from Triple-A Las Vegas before the end of the season. Langeliers is the team's top prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and he's currently hitting .281/.362/.513 with an .876 OPS, 19 home runs, 53 RBI, 57 runs scored and five […]

Chris Sale Undergoes Season-Ending Wrist Surgery

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (wrist) underwent season-ending surgery on Monday after injuring his wrist during a bicycle accident on Saturday. The surgery was officially described as an open reduction and internal fixation of a right distal radius (wrist) fracture. Sale is expected to be ready for the start of spring training next […]

No Timetable For Shaquille Leonard's Return

Indianapolis Colts All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back), who previously went by Darius Leonard, watched training camp practice on Monday in street clothes as he recovers from June back surgery. There is no set timetable for his return, but the Colts expect him back at "some point" this year, according to a source. The Colts won't […]

Nothing To Worry About With Jameis Winston

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (foot) left training camp practice on Monday after injuring his foot, but one source said "he's doing well and feels fine. So nothing to really worry about." It was initially reported that Winston rolled his ankle, but it turned out to be a foot injury. The 28-year-old is also […]

Mekhi Becton To Miss Significant Time This Year

The New York Jets are expecting offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (knee) to miss a significant portion of the 2022 regular season after injuring his knee cap and patella on Monday in training camp practice. The team initially didn't believe that Becton's injury was all that serious, but it turns out it's a new injury and […]

Anthony Rizzo Could Return Tuesday

New York Yankees skipper Aaron Boone said that first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) could return to the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners if he has a successful workout on Monday and team trainers clear him. Rizzo is missing his fourth straight game on Monday with lower back soreness, but it sounds as […]

Miguel Vargas Optioned To Minors

The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned rookie third baseman Miguel Vargas to the minors on Monday with third baseman Justin Turner (abdomen) on track to return from the injured list on Tuesday. Vargas, the team's No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, only appeared in two games for the Dodgers after being called up. He managed to […]

Julio Rodriguez's Wrist Still Not 100 Percent

Seattle Mariners rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez's wrist is still "feeling it a little bit on the vibration" when swinging in the batting cages, according to manager Scott Servais. However, the Mariners aren't ruling out a return from the 10-day injured list for Rodriguez on Wednesday, but they want to see how he responds after more […]

Anthony Rizzo Still Out Against Mariners

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Monday against the Seattle Mariners. This will be Rizzo's fourth straight game on the bench due to lower back tightness, but fantasy managers should continue to consider him day-to-day for now. The 33-year-old does have a history of back injuries, […]

Michael Gallup Continues To Progress

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup (knee), who is recovering from a torn left ACL suffered last year in Week 17, continues to progress in his recovery and was seen running and cutting at training camp on Monday. Gallup remains on the Physically Unable to Perform list and isn't allowed to take part in practice. […]

Joe Burrow Does Light Throwing Monday

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (appendix) was seen at training camp practice on Monday doing some very light throwing. It's the first time that Burrow has done anything since having an appendectomy on July 26. The Bengals are easing their star quarterback back onto the field at camp, and he has plenty of time to […]

Marquise Brown Takes Part In Individual Drills

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marquise Brown (hamstring) was back on the practice field at training camp on Monday and took part in individual drills. The plan is to increase his workload until he's going full speed, most likely by Wednesday, according to head coach Kliff Kingsbury. The 25-year-old is unlikely to play in the team's […]

Chargers Sign Cameron Hunt

The Los Angeles Chargers signed first-team All-USFL center/offensive guard Cameron  Hunt to an undisclosed deal on Monday, according to a source. He played with the Denver Broncos and Las Vegas Raiders before joining the USFL with the Birmingham Stallions this summer. Hunt has never played in an NFL game and will strictly serve as offensive line […]

Treylon Burks Listed As Second-Teamer On Depth Chart

Tennessee Titans rookie wide receivers Treylon Burks and Kyle Philips are listed as second-teamers, behind Robert Woods and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, on the team's first unofficial depth chart of training camp. Racey McMath and Dez Fitzpatrick are listed as on the third team, followed by a bunch of others. Burks had conditioning issues due to asthma […]

Javonte Williams, Melvin Gordon III To Be On Pitch Count

Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Justin Outten is really excited for the running back room this year, but he said the RBs will be on a pitch count throughout the season. Here we go again. Javonte Williams and Melvin Gordon III were in a near-even timeshare for all of the 2021 season, and they finished with […]

Chase Claypool Returns To Practice

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (shoulder) was in full pads for training camp practice and was participating in drills on Monday. Claypool initially injured his shoulder on July 29, but he's back in action now and will have plenty of time to get back to 100 percent health before the Week 1 season opener. […]

Diontae Johnson Dealing With Hip Injury

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that wide receiver Diontae Johnson (hip) is working through a hip-flexor injury at training camp. The Steelers are likely to play it safe with their unquestioned No. 1 receiver, and fantasy managers shouldn't expect to see him on the field this Saturday for the team's preseason opener against […]

Cedric Mullins Drops To Eighth In Batting Order

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins is starting in center field and hitting eighth in the batting order on Monday against Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Yusei Kikuchi. It will be just the second time all year that Mullins has hit eighth in the order. He's gone 8-for-25 (.320) with a home run, three RBI, four runs […]

Dodgers Claim Rylan Bannon Off Waivers From Orioles

The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed third baseman Rylan Bannon off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles on Monday after he was designated for assignment last week. Bannon was originally drafted by the Dodgers in the eighth round in 2017 out of Xavier University. He got his first taste of major league action with the Orioles this […]

Dodgers Pick Up Jahmai Jones

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed former Los Angeles Angels and Baltimore Orioles second base prospect Jahmai Jones (elbow) to a minor league deal last month. The 25-year-old was designated for assignment by the Orioles in May after undergoing Tommy John surgery on his elbow. It remains to be seen if Jones will be ready for […]

Tyler Glasnow To Face Hitters Aug. 20

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Tyler Glasnow (ankle, elbow), who is working his way back from Tommy John surgery in August of last year, had arthroscopic surgery to remove loose bodies from his right ankle on March 18. He's been throwing bullpen sessions of 25 to 30 pitches and felt good after throwing a bullpen on […]