Desmond Ridder To Compete With Marcus Mariota?

Atlanta Falcons veteran quarterback Marcus Mariota was the clear No. 1 QB during organized team activities and mandatory minicamp, and he'll have that spot when training camp opens in late July, but rookie third-rounder Desmond Ridder is expected to make a competition of it. It won't be surprising if Ridder takes Mariota's job at some […]

P.J. Walker's Stock Falling In Carolina

Carolina Panthers quarterback P.J. Walker has fallen to No. 3 on the QB depth chart behind Sam Darnold and rookie Matt Corral. Head coach Matt Rhule could elect to keep three signal-callers on the roster like he did in 2020, but the team has bigger questions besides Walker, namely figuring out if they are going […]

Tommy Tremble, Stephen Sullivan Improving

Carolina Panthers tight ends Tommy Tremble and Stephen Sullivan kept showing up in the passing game during spring workouts when they were flexed out wide. Tremble showed his playmaking skills in his rookie season when he had both a receiving and rushing touchdown. Sullivan is slightly taller than Tremble and has excellent speed for his […]

Terrace Marshall Jr.'s Stock Rising

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. never found his footing as a rookie in 2021 while playing in 13 games and nearly half the offensive snaps, as he had just 17 catches for 138 yards. However, Marshall looks more confident this year with his route-running and is processing everything more quickly. Head coach Matt […]

Marcus Stroman To Throw Bullpen Wednesday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session on Wednesday. Stroman resumed playing catch late last week and is now ready for the next step after being out since mid-June with right shoulder inflammation. Fantasy managers should expect the 31-year-old right-hander to require at least one minor league rehab outing before […]

Oneil Cruz Hitting Sixth Again Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie shortstop Oneil Cruz is hitting sixth in the batting order for the second straight day on Tuesday against Chicago Cubs right-hander Matt Swarmer. The 6-foot-7, 220-pound shortstop made his big-league season debut on Monday against the Cubs and went 2-for-5 with a double, four RBI and two runs scored in the 12-1 […]

Yankees Claim Albert Abreu Off Waivers

The New York Yankees claimed right-hander Albert Abreu off waivers from the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, according to sources. Abreu recently had been designated for assignment by the Royals after he allowed two earned runs on six hits while walking four and striking out three in 4 1/3 relief innings for KC. The 26-year-old […]

Elehuris Montero Called Up By Rockies

The Colorado Rockies recalled third base prospect Elehuris Montero from the minors on Tuesday and optioned right-hander Chad Smith in a corresponding move. This will be Montero, the team's No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, second call-up of his rookie season. In four previous games for the Rockies this year, the 23-year-old went 2-for-13 with […]

Trey Mancini Back In Lineup Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Trey Mancini (hand) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday as the designated hitter, and he's hitting second against Washington Nationals right-hander Erick Fedde. Mancini has been out in four of the team's last six games due to right hand soreness, but he's back in there after Monday's off day. […]

Rob Gronkowski Decides To Retire

Free-agent tight end Rob Gronkowski said that he is retiring. The 33-year-old will be a first-ballot Hall of Famer after winning four Super Bowls with the New England Patriots and also earning a spot on the NFL's 100th Anniversary Team and the 2010s All-Decade Team. Gronkowski made five Pro Bowl and was named an All-Pro […]

Larry Ogunjobi Visiting With Steelers

Former Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi, who recorded seven sacks last year, is visiting with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday, according to a source. Ogunjobi recently visited with the New York Jets in early May. The 28-year-old signed a three-year, $40.5 million deal with the Chicago Bears this offseason, but it fell apart after […]

Trae Waynes Says He's Done

Former Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Trae Waynes said on the Geary & Stein Sports Show podcast that his playing days are over. "Honestly, in my head, I'm done. I'm not officially doing it just because I don't give a (expletive)," Waynes said. The 29-year-old former first-round pick of the Minnesota Vikings in 2015 spent the last […]

Treylon Burks Projects As No. 3 Receiver

Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver Treylon Burks realistically projects as the team's No. 3 receiver to start the season because Nick Westbrook-Ikhine continues to make strides as a playmaker. Robert Woods would have to have a setback in his recovery from a knee injury for him not to be the No. 1. Burks has been […]

Jalen Beeks Serving As Opener Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Jalen Beeks will serve as the opener on Tuesday against the New York Yankees in what looks to be another bullpen game for the Rays. Beeks served as the opener against the Yankees last Thursday and threw two perfect innings, but it doesn't make him worth a start in fantasy. The […]

Jordan Lyles To Start Against Nationals

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Jordan Lyles (illness) will start on Tuesday against the Washington Nationals. Lyles was scratched from his scheduled outing on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays due to a stomach virus, but he'll toe the rubber on Tuesday. The 31-year-old has been mediocre from a fantasy perspective with Baltimore this year, going 4-5 […]

Jalen Hurts Has Top-Five Potential

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts finished as a top-10 fantasy QB in 2021 despite an uneven performance, and it's not far-fetched to think that he can finish as a top-five fantasy QB in 2022 now that wide receiver A.J. Brown is on the team. Hurts thinks he'll benefit from having the same offensive scheme and […]

Cam Akers Says He's 100 Percent

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (Achilles) said at mandatory minicamp that he's 100% healthy, and The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue expects Akers to have a higher volume of pass-catching opportunities in the offense this year. Some fantasy managers may be worried that he had just 2.4 yards per carry and 2.31 yards after contact […]

Isaiah Spiller Has Clear Path To No. 2 Job

Los Angeles Chargers fourth-round rookie running back Isaiah Spiller has a clear path to claiming the RB2 spot behind starter Austin Ekeler this year. Spiller will be battling with Joshua Kelley and Larry Rountree III in training camp this summer, but if he performs up to his potential, Spiller could be Ekeler's clear backup entering […]

Gerald Everett Could Be In Line For Career Season

The Los Angeles Chargers hope that tight end Gerald Everett will provide a more explosive yards-after-the-catch dynamic than veteran Jared Cook did last year. They plan to get the ball in Everett's hands via screens, flat routes and jet sweeps, which could put him in line to have a career-best season. The 27-year-old had a […]

Allen Lazard Should Be Aaron Rodgers' Go-To Receiver

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard is a good bet to lead the team in catches in 2022 now that Davante Adams is no longer with the team. Lazard has sturdy hands and has built plenty of trust with quarterback Aaron Rodgers over the last three seasons, leading Rodgers to express confidence this spring […]

Deshaun Watson Settles 20 Of 24 Cases

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has settled 20 of 24 cases against him with women alleging that he committed sexual misconduct during massages, according to lawyer Tony Buzbee, who represents the women. Terms of the settlements remain confidential, but this is a significant development in Watson's off-the-field legal issues as the NFL nears their decision […]

Donovan Peoples-Jones Should Make A Big Leap

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones will get the first crack as the starter on the outside opposite Amari Cooper in 2022, and he should be poised for a leap in his third NFL season. Rookie David Bell will have a role, too, but it may not be that big early in the season as […]

Hayden Hurst Could Make A Big Impact

The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr. thinks Cincinnati Bengals tight end Hayden Hurst is a deep sleeper that we shouldn't forget about in fantasy drafts this fall. Hurst's signing flew under the radar of the team's offensive line improvements this offseason, and the Bengals think he could end up being one of their most impactful offseason […]

Chris Sale To Make Another Rehab Start In FCL

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (ribs) is expected to make one more minor league rehab start in the Florida Complex League this week before he heads to a full-season affiliate to continue his rehab assignment. Sale's next rehab start in the FCL is expected to come this Saturday after he felt fine while […]

Pete Fairbanks Could Return Around All-Star Break

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks (lat) is scheduled for two bullpen sessions this week before he potentially progresses to facing hitters in live batting practice on June 27. If everything goes well, he could be in line for a return around the All-Star break after recovering from a torn right lat muscle suffered […]

Luis Patino To Make Another Rehab Outing Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Luis Patino (oblique) allowed two runs on four hits while striking out three over 46 pitches and 2 2/3 innings on June 16 with Triple-A Durham. Skipper Kevin Cash said that Patino felt healthy, and his fastball velocity was strong. The 22-year-old will continue to build up his endurance with a […]

Rays Concerned About Nick Anderson

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Nick Anderson (elbow) had been throwing multiple bullpen sessions per week after having elbow surgery, but he's scheduled to meet with Dr. Keith Meister on Tuesday after experiencing what manager Kevin Cash called "a little bit of elbow discomfort." The team is concerned about Anderson, considering he's had setbacks without […]

J.P. Feyereisen Feeling Better

Tampa Bay Rays skipper Kevin Cash said on Monday that relief pitcher J.P. Feyereisen (shoulder) was "feeling better" but still sore enough that he's only receiving treatment. The 29-year-old right-hander said he pitched through shoulder pain for a few weeks prior to landing on the injured list on June 3. The Rays initially said Feyereisen […]

Brandon Lowe Expected To Resume Swinging Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (back) recently had a setback when his back began bothering him while hitting in the cages, and he was scheduled to be shut down until June 20. But he resumed rotational exercises before that and is expected to resume swinging a bat on Tuesday. Manager Kevin Cash said […]

Wander Franco Moving His Rehab To Triple-A

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (quadriceps) began his minor league rehab assignment for the Rookie-level Florida Complex League Rays on June 18 by going 1-for-4 with a triple as the designated hitter. He also went 2-for-3 with a double while playing six innings at shortstop on Monday. Franco will now have Tuesday off before […]