K.J. Hamler Out With Illness Tuesday

Denver Broncos wide receiver K.J. Hamler is dealing with a non-COVID-19-related illness and didn't take part in practice on Tuesday. We'd expect him to be back on the practice field soon. Although Hamler has just three catches on four targets in two preseason games, he's managed 107 yards and two touchdowns. The second-year wideout recorded […]

Noah Fant Dealing With Minor Injury

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio said that tight end Noah Fant (leg) is dealing with a leg injury that isn't expected to be a long-term thing. Fant sat out of practice on Tuesday and didn't draw a single target on 21 offensive snaps in the preseason win over the Seattle Seahawks last weekend. We […]

Jameis Winston The Favorite To Start For Saints

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston has emerged as the favorite to win the starting QB job after another strong showing in the preseason win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday night. Winston had a couple highlight-reel throws on Monday night and can complete the type of throws that now-retired QB Drew Brees was unable […]

Travis Homer Passes His Physical

Seattle Seahawks running back Travis Homer (calf) passed his physical on Tuesday and is set to be activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list. Homer ended the 2020 campaign on Injured Reserve with a knee injury and has been out up until now with a calf ailment. He's currently listed as the team's third […]

Isaiah McKenzie Injures Shoulder In Practice

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury in practice on Tuesday, according to a source. McKenzie is undergoing an MRI exam to determine the severity of the injury after emerging as a key weapon for the Bills offense last year. The 26-year-old has also had a strong training camp and was […]

Cardinals Extend Yadier Molina Through 2022 Season

The St. Louis Cardinals and catcher Yadier Molina agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract extension for the 2022 season, according to sources. The 10-time All-Star, nine-time Gold Glove winner, four-time Platinum Glove winner, two-time World Series champion and Silver Slugger winner will be back for what is expected to be his final season. The […]

Seahawks Acquire John Reid From Texans

The Seattle Seahawks acquired cornerback John Reid from the Houston Texans on Tuesday in exchange for a conditional seventh-round pick in 2023, according to a source. It was initially reported that Houston outright waived Reid, but it looks like they were able to find a trade partner before going that route. Reid was a fourth-round […]

Davion Davis Suspended Two Games

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Davion Davis has been suspended without pay for the first two games of the 2021 season by the NFL for violating the league's policy on substances of abuse. Davis will be able to take part in the team's final preseason game this Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, but he won't be […]

Jaguars Officially Place Travis Etienne Jr. On Injured Reserve

The Jacksonville Jaguars officially placed first-round running back Travis Etienne (foot) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday after it was announced that he'll need season-ending surgery on a left mid-foot sprain that he suffered in the preseason game on Monday night against the New Orleans Saints. It means the Jags can't bring him back this year, […]

Caleb Smith Hit With 10-Game Suspension

Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Caleb Smith received a 10-game foreign-substance suspension on Tuesday after he was ejected from his start against the Philadelphia Phillies last Wednesday after he was suspected of having foreign substances on his glove. Smith is appealing the suspension, so he won't be suspended right away. The 30-year-old southpaw becomes the second major […]

Chris Bassitt Undergoes Successful Surgery

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (face) underwent successful facial surgery on Tuesday in Chicago. Doctors "stabilized and plated the tripod fracture... and debrided other small fractured bones." The right-hander is stable and resting comfortably and will return to the Bay Area later this week. Bassitt took a line drive off his face last Tuesday […]

Travis Etienne Jr. To Have Surgery, Done For The 2021 Season

Jacksonville Jaguars first-round running back Travis Etienne (foot) will undergo surgery to fix a significant Lisfranc tear in his foot and will miss the entire 2021 season as a result, according to sources. Etienne suffered the foot injury in the preseason game against the New Orleans Saints on Monday night. This one really hurts if […]

Panthers, Robby Anderson Agree To Two-Year Extension

The Carolina Panthers and wide receiver Robby Anderson agreed to a two-year, $29.5 million contract extension on Tuesday, according to sources. Anderson will now be eligible for a fourth contract at age 30, and he'll receive $14.75 million per year and more than $20 million fully guaranteed. The 28-year-old had his first 1,000-yard campaign of […]

Kenta Maeda Getting Second Opinions

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (forearm) is getting second opinions on his forearm issue because there is some concern about possible UCL involvement after he landed on the injured list on Monday. UCL involvement means potential Tommy John surgery if the injury is serious enough, so there's no guarantee that the 33-year-old right-hander will […]

Andre Dillard Back In Pads

Philadelphia Eagles left tackle Andre Dillard (knee) is back in pads for the team's joint practice on Tuesday with the New York Jets. Dillard returned to practice in a limited fashion on Monday after suffering a knee sprain on Aug. 11. It remains to be seen if the 25-year-old will suit up in the preseason […]

Broncos Release Josh Watson

The Denver Broncos released linebacker Josh Watson on Tuesday, according to a source. Watson spent most of last season on the active roster, but he's played in just 17 games (zero starts) the last two seasons after going undrafted out of Colorado State. The 25-year-old has just seven solo tackles in his two seasons in […]

Nick Vannett Undergoing MRI For Knee Injury

New Orleans Saints tight end Nick Vannett (knee) is undergoing an MRI exam on Tuesday after suffering a knee injury in the team's preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday night. Adam Trautman (ankle) had to be carted off the field in the same game, so the Saints tight end depth took a serious […]

Cole Beasley, Gabriel Davis In COVID-19 Protocols

Buffalo Bills wide receivers Cole Beasley and Gabriel Davis have landed in the league's COVID-19 protocols after being a close contact of a trainer that tested positive for the virus. Both Beasley and Gabriel Davis were sent home on Monday and tested negative, but they must remain away from the team for five days before […]

Justin Fields To Start Saturday Against Titans

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy said that rookie quarterback Justin Fields will start on Saturday against the Tennessee Titans in the final preseason game and will play roughly two quarters. Veteran Andy Dalton, who is the expected Week 1 starter, will not suit up on Saturday. Fields has gone 23-for-39 (59 percent) for 222 […]

Initial X-Rays On Adam Trautman Come Back Negative

New Orleans Saints tight end Adam Trautman (ankle), who was carted off the field on Monday night during the preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, is scheduled to undergo an MRI exam on Tuesday, according to a source. Initial X-rays came back negative, but Trautman is still experiencing mild pain. A popular breakout candidate for […]

Travis Etienne Jr. Suffers Foot Injury Monday

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Travis Etienne (foot) suffered a foot injury in the preseason game against the New Orleans Saints on Monday night, and he's questionable to return to the contest. The good news is that the first-rounder was able to walk after he left the game, but fantasy managers will need to check back […]

Brandon McManus Remains Perfect In Preseason

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus remained perfect in the 30-3 preseason win over the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday. McManus was 3-for-3 on his field-goal attempts, including a long of 52 yards, while he also was perfect on his three extra-point tries over the weekend. The 30-year-old missed three extra points last year and wasn't an […]

Noah Fant Not Targeted Against Seahawks

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant played 21 offensive snaps in the 30-3 preseason win over the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, but he was not targeted in the game. It's disappointing that Fant didn't have a bigger role, but the 23-year-old is expected to be a big part of the team's passing offense and could […]

K.J. Hamler Scores Another Touchdown

Denver Broncos second-year wide receiver K.J. Hamler only caught one of his two targets for two yards against the Seattle Seahawks in the team's second preseason game on Saturday, but that lone reception was a two-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. On just three catches in two preseason games, Hamler has two touchdowns. The […]

Jerry Jeudy Has 40 Yards On Just Two Catches

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy caught both of his targets for an impressive 40 yards in the team's 30-3 preseason win over the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday. Jeudy also had a 33-yard catch in the preseason opener after he averaged 16.5 yards per reception on 52 catches in his rookie season last year. The […]

Courtland Sutton, Melvin Gordon III Expected To Play Saturday

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio expects wide receiver Courtland Sutton (knee) and running back Melvin Gordon III (groin) to play in the final preseason game this Saturday against the Los Angeles Rams. Linebacker Von Miller is also expected to be active. An ACL tear limited Sutton to just one game last year, so he's […]

Javonte Williams Fumbles In End Zone In Second Preseason Game

Denver Broncos rookie running back Javonte Williams carried the ball seven times for 20 yards in the second preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday. Williams also caught one of his two targets in the passing game for five yards, but he fumbled in the end zone (Broncos recovered) to squander his first chance […]

Royce Freeman Leads Rushing Attack Against Seattle

Denver Broncos running back Royce Freeman had a team-high nine carries for 27 rushing yards in the 30-3 preseason win over the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday night. He also added five receptions on six targets for a team-high 44 yards receiving. With Melvin Gordon III and Mike Boone out with injuries, Freeman took advantage of […]

Teddy Bridgewater Impresses In Win Over Seahawks

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater completed nine of his 11 pass attempts for 105 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in the 30-3 preseason win over the Seattle Seahawks last Saturday. Bridgewater drew the start over Drew Lock after Lock started the first preseason game. He might've taken the lead in the QB competition after […]

Drew Lock Not As Sharp In Second Preseason Game

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock had an uneven performance in the second preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks last Saturday, going nine of 14 for 80 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. Lock entered the game in the second quarter after Teddy Bridgewater got the start. He was sacked two times in the game and […]