Jaydon Blue Practicing on Monday

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue (ankle) is practicing with the team on Monday, according to Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Blue has been dealing with an ankle/heel injury lately. The 21-year-old was cleared to play in the team's final preseason game on Friday againt the Atlanta Falcons, but he came out […]

Mark Andrews Missing Second Straight Practice on Monday

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (undisclosed) is missing a second straight practice on Monday but was seen working on a side field, according to Jamison Hensley of ESPN. Andrews was running routes and sprints for about half the field with a trainer. The Ravens haven't specified exactly what Andrews is dealing with, but it […]

Sauce Gardner Expected to be Available for Week 1

New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (calf) is on track to be available for Week 1 of the regular season on Sunday, Sept. 7, against the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to head coach Aaron Glenn. Gardner was not spotted at practice on Monday, according to ESPN's Rich Cimini, but the lockdown corner has the next two […]

Isaiah Davis on Track for Week 1

New York Jets running back Isaiah Davis (ankle) is on track to be available for Week 1 of the regular season on Sunday, Sept. 7, against the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to head coach Aaron Glenn. Davis carried the ball six times for 14 yards in the preseason opener but then sat out of the final […]

Brandon Nimmo Back for Series Opener Against Phillies

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) is starting in left field and will bat sixth for Monday's series opener against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Cristopher Sanchez at Citi Field. It will be the first time that Nimmo has started for the Mets since he exited last Wednesday's loss to the Washington Nationals […]

Osvaldo Bido Expected to Join A's Rotation

With Athletics rookie left-hander Jacob Lopez (forearm) suffering from left-forearm tightness in his last start and fellow rookie Jack Perkins (shoulder) going on the 15-day injured list with a right-shoulder strain, right-hander Osvaldo Bido is expected to join the team's starting rotation. If Lopez requires a stint on the IL as well, lefty Joey Estes […]

Kyle Bradish to Make Season Debut on Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Kyle Bradish (elbow) will come off the 60-day injured list to make his season debut on Tuesday against the division-rival Boston Red Sox at Camden Yards, according to Jake Rill of MLB.com. It will be Bradish's first start in the big leagues since June 14 of 2024 because of Tommy John surgery […]

Michael Massey Reintated From Injured List

The Kansas City Royals announced on Monday that they reinstated second baseman/outfielder Michael Massey (ankle, back, wrist) from the 10-day injured list and optioned outfielder John Rave to Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. It's unclear yet if Massey will be in the starting lineup for Monday's serie opener against the division-rival Chicago White Sox, […]

Oneil Cruz Could Return on Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz (concussion) started a minor-league rehab assignment at Double-A Altoona on Saturday and went 1-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI triple. General manager Ben Cherington expected Cruz to play again in Altoona on Sunday before flying to St. Louis to rejoin the Pirates for their series against the division-rival […]

Lamar Jackson Returns to Practice

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (foot) returned to practice on Monday, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. A teammate stepped on Jackson's foot during training camp practice last Wednesday, and although the issue was never considered serious, the Ravens gave the 28-year-old two-time MVP a few days off to rest last week. Now that […]

Jayden Daniels in Elite Quarterback Tier?

Kevin Clark of ESPN believes that Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is already in the elite tier of quarterbacks. "The sky is the limit there...I put Daniels on the tier with the Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen...The way I view it those guys prop up a championship window wherever they go," Clark said. Daniels lived […]

Allen Lazard Expected to be Ready for Week 1

New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard (shoulder) is on track to be available for Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Sept. 7, according to head coach Aaron Glenn. Lazard suffered a shoulder injury in the team's preseason opener on Aug. 9 and didn't play in the final two games. The 29-year-old will […]

Saints Cut Cam Akers

The New Orleans Saints released running back Cam Akers on Monday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Akers should land on his feet somewhere else after he ran for 444 yards and two touchdown on 104 carries with the Minnesota Vikings and Houston Texans in 17 regular-season games a year ago. He also had 14 […]

Texans Have No Update on Joe Mixon

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans declined to give an update on the health of injured running back Joe Mixon (ankle, foot) on Monday, according to Will Kunkel. Mixon remains on the Non-Football Injury list with ankle and foot issue that have kept him from participating in the entire offseason program, training camp and the […]

Tyler Warren Living Up to the Hype

Indianapolis Colts rookie first-round tight end Tyler Warren is already living up to the hype going into his first NFL season after being described by the team's brass an an "easy" selection at No. 14 overall back in April's draft. The Colts have been very pleased with their pick thanks to Warren's sure hands, physical […]

RJ Harvey Handles Four Touches in Preseason Finale

Denver Broncos rookie second-round running back RJ Harvey got the start in the backfield for the team's preseason finale on Saturday against the New Orleans Saints and handled only four touches (three carries, one catch) in the 28-19 victory. Harvey ran the rock for only four yards on his three rushing attempts and hauled in […]

Emeka Egbuka Appears Primed to Open Season as WR2

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie first-round wide receiver Emeka Egbuka is primed to open his rookie campaign as the team's WR2 behind veteran Mike Evans with Jalen McMillan (neck) to open the year on Injured Reseve with a "severely sprained neck." McMillan could be out beyond the team's Week 9 bye. Additionally, Chris Godwin (ankle) could […]

Tetairoa McMillan Sits Out Final Preseason Game

Carolina Panthers rookie first-round wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (hamstring) was held out of practice on Monday and Tuesday of this week as a precaution due to a minor hamstring injury, and he also did not suit up for the preseason finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday. Imaging on McMillan's hamstring came back clean, and […]

Omarion Hampton "Getting Better and Better"

Eric Smith of Chargers.com wrote earlier this week that Los Angeles Chargers rookie first-round running back Omarion Hampton "just keeps getting better and better." Hampton might have been at his best all summer during the team's 21st practice of training camp on Monday, although there was no live tackling allowed. However, the former North Carolina […]

Brandon Nimmo on the Bench Again on Sunday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) remains on the bench for Sunday's series finale against the division-rival Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Jeff McNeil is making the start in left field for this one and will hit cleanup against Braves right-hander Bryce Elder. Nimmo is considered day-to-day, but he's missing a fourth straight game […]

Yandy Diaz Playing on Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman/designated hitter Yandy Diaz (hamstring) is playing first base and batting third in Sunday's contest against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals and left-hander Matthew Liberatore. Diaz did not play on Friday after suffering a low-grade hamstring strain in the series opener against St. Louis on Thursday, but he's back in for […]

Alec Burleson Back in Cardinals Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Alec Burleson (wrist) is starting in left field and batting third in Sunday's series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Ryan Pepiot at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Burleson did not play on Friday against Tampa but is feeling better after the day off on Saturday, so he'll return to […]

Masyn Winn Out With Knee Pain on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (knee) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays due to knee pain, according to John Denton of MLB.com. Winn received an injection in his knee over the All-Star break in mid-July and has been playing in pain for weeks. While he's […]

McCade Brown Called Up for MLB Debut on Sunday

The Colorado Rockies selected the contract of rookie right-hander McCade Brown from Double-A Hartford on Sunday and optioned left-hander Lucas Gilbreath to Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. The team also moved right-hander Dugan Darnell (hip) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL. Brown will make his major-league debut and start Sunday's series […]

RJ Harvey Gets the Start in Preseason Finale

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton noted more than a week ago that he would use mostly starters in the team's preseason finale against the New Orleans Saints for eight to 10 plays, according to Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette. On offense to begin Saturday's game, rookie second-round running back RJ Harvey was the […]

Jonnu Smith Returns to Practice

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith (knee) is back in uniform at practice on Saturday after missing the entire preseason with a knee injury, according to Mike DeFabo of The Athletic. This will be Smith's first practice since tweaking his knee on Aug. 5. The 30-year-old should be on track to play in the Week […]

C.J. Stroud Sits Out of Preseason Finale

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is not playing in the team's preseason finale on Saturday against the Detroit Lions, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Sports. Other starters that will sit out include running back Nich Chubb, receivers Nico Collins and Christian Kirk and tight end Dalton Schultz. Stroud and the rest of Houston's […]

Nick Chubb Not Playing in Preseason Finale

Houston Texans running back Nick Chubb will not suit up for the team's preseason finale on Saturday versus the Detroit Lions, according to Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle. Alexander notes that unless Chubb is dealing with an injury, he's likely a lock to start in Week 1 of the regular season against the […]

Jacory Croskey-Merritt Setting Up as Washington's RB1?

JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington thinks it's interesting that Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. is getting carries in the team's preseason finale on Saturday against the Baltimore Ravens with rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt sitting out. It "might tell the RB depth-chart story" heading into the Week 1 regular-season opener in early September. The […]

Cal Quantrill Debuting For Braves on Saturday

The Atlanta Braves will start right-hander Cal Quantrill, who was claimed off waivers from the Miami Marlins on Thursday, against the division-rival New York Mets on Saturday after they decided to skip right-hander Spencer Strider this weekend, according to MLB.com's Mark Bowman. Right-hander Erick Fedde has also been moved to the bullpen. Quantrill, a 30-year-old […]