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 […]

Buccaneers Agree With Second-Rounder Logan Hall

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed with rookie second-round defensive end Logan Hall on his four-year rookie deal on Saturday, and he'll receive more than $9.3 million. Tampa's rookies were scheduled to report to training camp on Saturday, so Hall should be in attendance now. The Bucs didn't have a pick in this year's first round, […]

Cardinals Sign Victor Bolden

The Arizona Cardinals signed USFL standout wide receiver and championship-game MVP Victor Bolden to an undisclosed one-year deal on Friday. Bolden is a former undrafted free agent from Oregon State who began his NFL career with the San Francisco 49ers in 2017, mostly returning kicks on special teams. In his two years in the league with […]

Chris Harris Jr. Attracting Interest From Teams

Free-agent cornerback Chris Harris Jr. said on Sirius XM NFL Radio on Friday that five teams have asked about him right now and that he wants to play for a contender in 2022. "I can play all over the field. Pretty much whatever a team needs," Harris said. The 33-year-old veteran made the Pro Bowl […]

Titans Agree With Third-Rounder Malik Willis

The Tennessee Titans agreed to terms with rookie third-round quarterback Malik Willis on his four-year rookie deal on Saturday. Willis will now be able to report for training camp this summer. Tennessee is hoping that he'll be the next franchise signal-caller, but he's likely to enter his rookie season as the No. 3 QB for […]

Byron Jones Placed On PUP List

The Miami Dolphins placed cornerback Byron Jones (Achilles) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Friday ahead of training camp after the 29-year-old missed organized team activities this spring after undergoing offseason surgery on his Achilles. Jones can come off the PUP list at any time, but he can't practice with the team until […]

Josh Jacobs To Be Stuck In Committee Backfield?

Yahoo Sports' Charles Robinson suggests that the Las Vegas Raiders will be going with a situational committee approach in their backfield this year, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see the position get entirely revamped next offseason with Josh Jacobs in a contract year in 2022. New head coach Josh McDaniels comes over from […]

Leonard Fournette Working Hard To Get In Shape

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette's weight has been a big topic of discussion this offseason. Fournette weighed around 240 pounds during organized team activities, but said getting down to 230 or 228 pounds is within his range. For what it's worth, head coach Todd Bowles said Fournette "looked fine" and was "no worse […]