Kenjon Barner Placed On Injured Reserve

Tampa Bay Buccaneers veteran running back Kenjon Barner (groin) was placed on Injured Reserve on Monday due to a groin injury that he suffered in Saturday's preseason opener against the Miami Dolphins. Barner played 23 offensive snaps, rushing seven times for 18 yards and catching two passes for 13 yards. He won't be eligible to […]

Julio Jones To Take Part In Joint Practices

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Julio Jones is expected to accompany the team to Nashville this week to take part in the team's two joint practices with the Tennessee Titans, according to head coach Todd Bowles. Jones didn't play in the team's preseason opener last Saturday against the Miami Dolphins, but he's not dealing with […]

Cade York Looks To Be Worth The Hype

Cleveland Browns rookie kicker Cade York looks to be worth the hype so far in training camp. He has been impressive throughout camp and made all six of his field-goal tries in practice on Tuesday, including two 50-plus-yarders. Unofficially, York has made 28 of 30 field-goal attempts in competitive situations, and one of his misses […]

David Bell Seeing More Work In Practice

Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver David Bell, who missed around two weeks of training camp with a foot injury he suffered in June minicamp, got his most significant work in training camp practice on Tuesday, including multiple red-zone targets from quarterback Jacoby Brissett in game-like situations. The Browns aren't rushing Bell back and held him […]

Jaylen Waddle Day-To-Day With Minor Injury

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (undisclosed) is being listed as day-to-day with a minor unspecified injury at training camp. He wanted to practice on Tuesday but was held out for precautionary reasons. It shouldn't be much of an issue going forward, and hopefully Waddle will be able to get back on the practice field […]

Joshua Kelley Taking The Lead For RB2 Duties

Los Angeles Chargers running back Joshua Kelley had an efficient first preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams last Saturday (44 scrimmage yards on six touches), and he looks to be firmly in the lead for the No. 2 running back job behind starter Austin Ekeler. Kelley continued to get most of the first-team work […]

Derwin James Reaches Four-Year Extension With Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers are signing safety Derwin James to a four-year contract extension that averages $19.1 million per year on Wednesday, making him the highest-paid safety in NFL history, according to sources. The deal includes a record-breaking $42 million guaranteed. James will make $29 million in the first year of the deal. The 26-year-old […]

Settlement Talks Ongoing In Deshaun Watson Case

The NFL and NFL Players Association have been involved in active settlement negotiations over the past few days in the disciplinary matter for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, according to league sources not authorized to speak publicly. It's unknown if a compromise will be reached before NFL designee Peter C. Harvey issues a ruling on […]

Clay Holmes Appears Headed For Injured List

New York Yankees closer Clay Holmes (back) said his back locked up on him a couple of days ago, and it sounds like he's headed for a stint on the injured list. However, Holmes doesn't think the injury is a long-term situation. The 29-year-old right-hander has been great for the Yankees in the closer's role […]

Brandon Marsh Going For MRI On His Knee

The preliminary indication is that Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (knee) suffered a bone bruise in Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds, according to interim manager Rob Thomson. Marsh is going for an MRI exam and the team is awaiting the results. A bone bruise would be a best-case scenario for an injury that looked […]

Cam Akers' Injury Not Considered Serious

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers' soft-tissue injury isn't considered serious, according to a source. The Rams are taking a cautious approach by holding Akers out of training camp practices, but that's the extent of it. Darrell Henderson Jr. is also dealing with a soft-tissue injury at camp, and there is no timetable for […]

Braves, Michael Harris II Closing In On Eight-Year Extension

The Atlanta Braves and rookie outfielder Michael Harris II are closing in on an eight-year contract extension that is expected to be worth around $72 million. It's a team-friendly deal that would give Harris some security early in his career. The 21-year-old has been excellent for the Braves in his first 70 major league games […]

Aledmys Diaz Injures Groin Tuesday

Updating a previous report, Houston Astros infielder Aledmys Diaz (groin) left the game early on Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox with left groin discomfort, according to the team. Diaz started in left field and went 0-for-2 before departing and being replaced by Chas McCormick. The super-utility man should be considered day-to-day for now. Entering […]

Wander Franco Dealing With Hand Soreness

The Tampa Bay Rays aren't overly concerned about shortstop Wander Franco (hand) leaving his minor league rehab game with Triple-A Durham on Tuesday due to "general soreness" in his right hand. Franco could return to action on Wednesday. The 21-year-old got off to a bad start on his minor league rehab assignment by leaving early […]

Brandon Marsh Injures Leg Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (leg) suffered a leg injury in Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds while trying to rob a home run in right center field. Marsh came down awkwardly on his left leg and looked to be in a lot of pain as trainers ran to his aid in the outfield. He […]

Mike Soroka Throws Three Perfect Innings In Rehab Start

Atlanta Braves right-hander Mike Soroka (Achilles) threw three perfect innings in his first minor league rehab start for High-A Rome on Tuesday, striking out eight of the nine hitters he faced on 31 pitches (25 for strikes). Soroka hadn't pitched in a game since 2020 before his start on Tuesday, and it was a nice […]

Rodolfo Castro Suspended One Game

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Rodolfo Castro was suspended for one game and fined for violating the league's policy when he played while having a cell phone in his back pocket during the game on Aug. 9 against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Castro will appeal the suspension and will be eligible to play on Tuesday against the Boston […]

Eddie Rosario Sitting Out On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the division-rival New York Mets. Rosario was injured on Monday and will likely miss a couple of days, but the Braves expect him to avoid a trip to the injured list. With Rosario sidelined, Robbie Grossman is starting in left […]

Eduardo Escobar Expected To Land On Injured List

The expectation is that New York Mets third baseman Eduardo Escobar (oblique) might need a stint on the injured list for his sore left oblique, and he remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves. With Luis Guillorme (groin) landing on the injured list on Monday, the Mets have called up […]

Bo Bichette Hitting Seventh Against Orioles

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette is starting at the 6 and hitting seventh in the batting order on Tuesday against Baltimore Orioles right-hander Dean Kremer. This will be just the second time all year that Bichette has hit seventh in the lineup and just the 10th time that he's hit fifth or lower. In […]

Lonnie Johnson Jr. Claimed Off Waivers By Titans

The Tennessee Titans claimed defensive back Lonnie Johnson Jr. off waivers from the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday, according to a source. The Chiefs waived Johnson on Monday, but he'll quickly latch on with the Titans. Kansas City acquired the 26-year-old cornerback from the Houston Texans in May for a 2024 conditional seventh-round pick. The […]

49ers Release Robert Nkemdiche

The San Francisco 49ers released defensive lineman Robert Nkemdiche on Tuesday. Nkemdiche was only with the team for three weeks before being shown the door at training camp. The 27-year-old will try to latch on with another organization before the start of the regular season. Nkemdiche was originally a first-round selection by the Arizona Cardinals […]

Mekhi Becton Officially Placed On Injured Reserve

The New York Jets officially placed offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (knee) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. Becton is scheduled to have surgery with Dr. Neal ElAttrache within the week, and he'll miss all of the 2022 season. It's a tough turn of events for the former first-round pick who played in just one game last […]

Zach Wilson's Surgery Deemed A Success

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson's arthroscopic knee surgery on Tuesday was deemed a success, according to a source. There were no surprises from the original diagnosis. The Jets won't put Wilson back on the field until he's 100 percent healthy. There was a chance that the 23-year-old needed a full meniscus repair, which could […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Dealing With Sore Knee

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) missed training camp practice on Tuesday due to a sore knee. It's not great to see Smith-Schuster injured after he missed most of his final season with the Pittsburgh Steelers due to injury, but it's likely that the Chiefs are just being cautious with him. The 25-year-old […]

Mike Evans, Russell Gage Won't Practice This Week

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receivers Mike Evans (hamstring) and Russell Gage (leg) will not take part in joint practices with the Tennessee Titans this week, according to head coach Todd Bowles. Chris Godwin (knee) is also still out while recovering from a torn ACL last year, so veteran Julio Jones, Tyler Johnson, Cyril Grayson Jr., […]

Saints Say Michael Thomas Will Be Ready

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen believes that wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) will be ready for Week 1 of the regular season. "When the ball kicks off for real, Mike Thomas is going to be ready to go, and we're excited about that," Allen said. Thomas missed all of the 2021 season due […]

Jaylen Waddle Misses Practice Tuesday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle was present on Tuesday but didn't take part in training camp practice for undisclosed reasons. Even if Waddle is dealing with an injury, it's likely to be a minor one that won't keep him off the field for long. The 23-year-old second-year wideout didn't play in the team's preseason […]

Roquan Smith Will Travel For Second Preseason Game

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said that linebacker Roquan Smith, who is still seeking a new contract and has asked to be traded, will travel with the team to Seattle to face the Seahawks in their second preseason game. Smith won't play on Thursday, but Eberflus described him as "engaged." The 25-year-old All-Pro's future […]

Washington Wants Antonio Gibson To Be More Decisive

The Washington Commanders still like running back Antonio Gibson a lot and he can provide big plays, but the team wants him to be more consistent in the way he runs and to be more "one-cut and go." Gibson gets himself in trouble when he becomes indecisive about when or where to cut, which leads […]