Mike Pennel Returns To Bears

The Chicago Bears signed free-agent nose tackle Mike Pennel to an undisclosed deal on Monday and released veteran linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu in a corresponding move. Pennel signed with the Bears in June of last year but was released with an injury settlement when he landed on Injured Reserve. He then joined the Atlanta Falcons and […]

Rams Remain Optimistic About Re-Signing Odell Beckham Jr.

Los Angeles Rams COO Kevin Demoff remains optimistic that the team will be able to re-sign wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. this year. "The one variable that hasn't changed is how much we love him and want him to be here. I think he's expressed, over social, his desire to be here. Am I optimistic […]

Tyrie Cleveland Sprains His Ankle

Denver Broncos wide receiver Tyrie Cleveland (ankle) went down in scary fashion at practice on Monday, but he just suffered a sprained ankle, according to a source. His Achilles is intact and he didn't break anything, so he avoided a serious injury. Cleveland was carted off the field after getting injured on the final play […]

Melvin Gordon III Ready To Compete With Javonte Williams

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III is ready to compete with second-year back Javonte Williams for the team's 1A role in 2022. Gordon had two 900-yard rushing seasons in his first two years with the team despite splitting carries with Phillip Lindsay in 2020 and Williams last year. But Williams is expected to earn […]

Dalton Schultz To Report For Mandatory Minicamp

Dallas Cowboys franchise-tagged tight end Dalton Schultz will report to mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, according to a source. There is no deal imminent between the two sides, but contract talks have picked up in recent days. Schultz already signed his franchise tender, locking him in for a $10.931 million salary in 2022 if he doesn't […]

Panthers Feeling Urgency To Trade For Baker Mayfield

The Carolina Panthers have some urgency to trade for Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield soon so that he can get some time in minicamp with the team. Trade talks between the two teams continue with mandatory minicamps beginning on Tuesday, according to sources, but the main issue remains Mayfield's salary and how much the teams […]

Shane Zylstra Recovered From Injury

Detroit Lions tight end Shane Zylstra (knee) suffered a fractured kneecap in Week 16 last year, but he has taken part fully in the team's offseason training program and was the team's go-to tight end during mandatory minicamp last week. Zylstra has nice receiving skills and showed his ability to separate at the top of […]

D'Andre Swift Showcases Receiving Skills

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift showcased his receiving skills at mandatory minicamp last week, and he looks stronger this year but hasn't lost any of his shiftiness. Swift is extremely smooth as a pass-catcher and is a matchup nightmare for the defense when he's in space in the passing attack. The 23-year-old was leading […]

Quintez Cephus Has Nice Minicamp

Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus had a really nice mandatory minicamp and showed up all three days last week. Cephus was off to a good start last year before a collarbone injury ended his season after just four and a half games. He's tough, agile and a good route-runner, and he put himself in […]

Jonathan India Expected To Return Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (hamstring) is expected to be activated from the injured list on Tuesday before the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. India has been out since suffering a right hamstring injury on April 30, but he will return as the starting second baseman and has hit .295/.311/.341 with no home runs, […]

Nick Lodolo Begins Rehab Assignment

Cincinnati Reds rookie left-hander Nick Lodolo (back) pitched in a rehab game at the team's complex in Arizona on Sunday and will continue his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville this week. Lodolo opened the season in the Reds starting rotation due to injuries to other pitchers, and he allowed nine earned runs on […]

Garrett Cooper Activated From COVID Injured List

The Miami Marlins activated first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper from the COVID-19 injured list on Monday, and he returned to the starting lineup against the Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Aaron Nola, starting at first base and batting second. Cooper went on the COVID injured list last Saturday, but it wasn't a long absence for the 31-year-old. […]

Jesus Luzardo Cleared To Play Catch, Pablo Lopez Throws Bullpen

Miami Marlins left-hander Jesus Luzardo (forearm) and right-hander Cody Poteet (elbow) both played catch on Monday, while right-hander Pablo Lopez (wrist) threw a bullpen session. Luzardo was put on the injured list on May 15 with a left forearm strain, and he'll likely need a couple more weeks to work his way back to the […]

No Structural Damage For Avisail Garcia

Miami Marlins outfielder Avisail Garcia's (hand) MRI exam showed no structural damage and just mild inflammation. Garcia was scratched from the lineup on Sunday with a hand injury, but fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now after he missed another game on Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies. The 31-year-old his hitting just .223/.264/.293 with […]

Nick Ahmed To Have Shoulder Surgery

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed (shoulder) will have surgery on his shoulder, and manager Torey Lovullo "remains hopeful" that Ahmed can return at some point this year. However, a second-half return isn't guaranteed for Ahmed. The 32-year-old shortstop was placed on the injured list on May 17 and was recently shut down with renewed pain […]

Liam Hendriks May Not Be Available Monday

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks (arm) will play catch before the game on Monday, but he's not guaranteed to be available against the Detroit Tigers. Skipper Tony La Russa is calling it arm "stiffness" for Hendriks. The 33-year-old right-hander wasn't available for the series finale on Sunday against the Texas Rangers, but he's getting […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Placed On Restricted List

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez informed the team that he won't rejoin them at this time "due to personal matters," and he will be on the restricted list until further notice. Rodriguez is currently on the injured list with a strained left rib cage, and there is no timetable for his return to the […]

Deonte Harty Will Report To Mandatory Minicamp

New Orleans Saints restricted free-agent wide receiver/kick returner Deonte Harty continues to seek a new deal with the team, but it sounds like he will still report to this week's mandatory minicamp, according to a source. Harty will make $4 million in 2022 on the second-round tender. The 24-year-old has primarily been a special-teamer in […]

Carlos Dunlap Visiting With Panthers

Two-time Pro Bowl free-agent defensive end Carlos Dunlap is visiting with the Carolina Panthers on Monday, according to a source. Dunlap is a native of North Charleston, South Carolina, and the Panthers are his hometown team. The Panthers also need a pass-rusher to replace Haason Reddick, who left for the Philadelphia Eagles. Dunlap, 33, had […]

Bills Sign Greg Van Roten

The Buffalo Bills signed former New York Jets offensive lineman Greg Van Roten to an undisclosed one-year deal on Monday. Van Roten was released by the Jets this offseason, but he'll remain in the AFC East division as offensive line depth for Buffalo. The 32-year-old started 23 games for the Jets the last two seasons […]

Jordan Poyer Will Attend Mandatory Minicamp

Buffalo Bills All-Pro safety Jordan Poyer will attend the team's mandatory minicamp this week despite still seeking a contract extension as he enters the final year of his deal. The Bills have been in talks with Poyer's agents, Drew Rosenhaus and Kyle Lincoln. Poyer didn't show up for voluntary organized team activities, but it's a […]

Jerick McKinnon Re-Signs With Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs re-signed running back Jerick McKinnon to an undisclosed one-year deal on Monday, according to a source. McKinnon had only 12 carries for 62 yards in 13 regular season games for the Chiefs last year, but he took on an expanded role in the playoffs with Clyde Edwards-Helaire injured and Darrel Williams […]

Robby Anderson Reports For Mandatory Minicamp

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson tweeted over the weekend that he was contemplating retirement and then later deleted the post. On Monday, Anderson posted a pair of pictures from the team's locker room on Monday as they get set to begin mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. He's currently signed through the 2023 season, but it […]

Jakobi Meyers Signs Second-Round Tender

New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers, who led the team in receiving last year, signed his second-round free-agent tender worth $3.986 million on Monday, according to a source. Meyers' agents, Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey, continue to have talks with the team on a new deal. The 25-year-old was limited at mandatory minicamp last […]

David Johnson Visiting With Saints

Free-agent running back David Johnson is visiting with the New Orleans Saints on Monday, according to sources. The Saints have a big need at running back, so adding Johnson would make a lot of sense. New Orleans has Alvin Kamara as their lead back and veteran Mark Ingram II backing him up, but behind them […]

Allen Lazard Signs His Tender

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard signed his restricted free-agent tender on Monday, according to a source. Lazard will make $3.986 million in 2022. The 26-year-old had a career-high 40 receptions on 60 targets for 513 yards and eight touchdowns for the Packers in 15 games (13 starts), but more will be expected of […]

Josh Jacobs To Be Involved In Backfield Committee?

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs, who had his fifth-year option declined, could be involved in a backfield committee this year alongside Kenyan Drake, Brandon Bolden, Ameer Abdullah and rookie Zamir White. Jacobs had 732 carries for 3,087 rushing yards in the last three seasons, but he hasn't been very durable. His longest run […]

Commanders, Terry McLaurin Far Apart In Contract Talks

Talks between the Washington Commanders and wide receiver Terry McLaurin's representatives have continued, according to sources. There has been some progress, but the two sides remain far apart. It's the main reason why McLaurin plans to skip the team's mandatory minicamp this week. He returned to Florida on Sunday to resume training for the upcoming […]

Kyler Murray To Be At Mandatory Minicamp Tuesday

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is present for physicals on Monday and is scheduled to be at mandatory minicamp with his teammates on Tuesday, according to a source. Murray wants a new contract, but he had recently returned to organized team activities, so his arrival for minicamp this week was expected. The 24-year-old and the […]

Matthew Boyd To Throw Batting Practice Monday

San Francisco Giants left-hander Matthew Boyd (forearm) is continuing his rehab in San Francisco and is scheduled to throw a live batting practice session at Oracle Park on Monday. Boyd has been throwing 40-pitch bullpen sessions since late April and has been using all of his pitches. The 31-year-old southpaw had left flexor tendon surgery […]