Shohei Ohtani Will Get Thursday Off

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will be off for Thursday's series finale against the division-rival Colorado Rockies at Coors Field, according to manager Dave Roberts. Catcher Will Smith will likely serve as the designated hitter, which means Dalton Rushing should be behind the plate. It will be Ohtani's first true day off of […]

Patriots Open to Trading Kyle Dugger

The New England Patriots have been open to trading safety Kyle Dugger, who has seen a reduced role during training camp, sources told FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. Dugger is still viewed as a talented and impactful player, and there are several teams where he'd be a much better scheme fit in the secondary. His contract […]

Kyle Williams, Efton Chism III Not Expected to Play in Preseason Finale

New England Patriots wide receivers Kyle Williams (undisclosed), Efton Chism III (ankle, foot) and Kendrick Bourne (leg) have all missed training camp practice the last two days and are unlikely to play in the preseason finale on Thursday night against the New York Giants, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN. The same applies to receiver […]

Zach Charbonnet to Have Significant Role on Offense

ESPN's Brady Henderson writes that all indications are that Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet is "going to have a significant role in the Seahawks' backfield this season." Head coach Mike Macdonald said the team needs to preserve Kenneth Walker III, but they also need to "get him more work than he's gotten in order […]

Reds Place Tyler Stephenson on Injured List With Thumb Fracture

The Cincinnati Reds announced on Wednesday that they placed catcher Tyler Stephenson (thumb) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 17) with a left-thumb fracture and selected the contract of catcher Will Banfield from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. If Stephenson requires surgery on his thumb, it's possible he won't be back again […]

Joe Mixon Could Begin Season on PUP List

Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports that Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (ankle, foot) could begin the 2025 season on the Physically Unable to Perform list, which would mean he'd miss at least the first four games. Mixon has not practiced at all during training camp this summer and hasn't even been […]

Tyreek Hill Still Not Practicing

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (oblique) remains out of training camp practice on Wednesday and is unlikely to return to the field until the regular season, according to Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald. Hill has barely been on the field since suffering an oblique injury in early August. There has been no indication […]

Bears Sign Tyson Bagent to Two-Year Extension

The Chicago Bears are signing backup quarterback Tyson Bagent to a two-year, $10 million contract extension on Wednesday with a maximum value of $16 million with incentives, according to Bagent's representation. Bagent is now tied to Chicago through the 2027 season. The 25-year-old entered training camp competing with veteran Case Keenum (elbow) for the backup […]

Jets Among Teams Monitoring Trade Market for Receivers

The New York Jets are among several NFL teams monitoring the trade market for potential wide receiver additions, sources told The Athletic's Dianna Russini. The San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings are also making calls around the league. The biggest splash at the receiver position before the start of the 2025 regular season would be […]

Texans Release J.J. Taylor

The Houston Texans announced on Tuesday that they released running back J.J. Taylor and wide receiver Xavier Johnson and signed wide receivers Cornell Powell and Juwann Winfree in corresponing moves, according to DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN. Taylor didn't do enough to impress the Texans coaching staff during training camp and the preseason and will now […]

Bills Place Darrynton Evans on Injured Reserve

The Buffalo Bills announced on Tuesday that they placed running back Darrynton Evans (hamstring) on Injured Reserve and also waived cornerback Te'Cory Couch and wide receiver Kaden Prather. In corresponding moves, they signed running back Jarveon Howard and wide receiver Grant DuBose. Evans will miss the entire 2025 season after he injured his hamstring during […]

A.J. Brown on Track to Play in Week 1

Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports that Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (hamstring) is on track to face the division-rival Dallas Cowboys in 16 days for Week 1 of the regular season on Sept. 4, barring some kind of setback. Brown is working his way back into action and is nearing a return to […]

Tyler Goodson Avoids Serious Elbow Injury

Indianapolis Colts running back Tyler Goodson (elbow) avoided a serious elbow injury on Saturday in the team's second preseason game, according to Joel A. Erickson of the Indianapolis Star. Goodson probably won't play in the preseason finale on Saturday against the Cincinnati Bengals, but the 24-year-old does have a shot to be ready for the […]

Alec Pierce Returns to Tuesday's Practice

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (groin) returned to training camp practice on Tuesday, according to Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan. Pierce initially suffered his groin injury in practice on Aug. 10 and then proceeded to miss the team's second preseason game last Saturday. The 25-year-old will probably be held out of th preseason […]

Kyle Higashioka Still Out on Tuesday

Texas Rangers catcher Kyle Higashioka (hamstring) remains out of action for Tuesday's game on the road against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Jonah Heim will do the catching again for right-hander Merrill Kelly and will bat ninth against Royals right-hander Seth Lugo. Higashioka is dealing with what is considered a mild hamstring injury, […]

Cooper Rush Likely to Start in Preseason Finale

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that quarterback Cooper Rush will likely start in Saturday's preseason finale against the Washington Commanders. Harbaugh is likely to handle player participation this weekend like he did in the second preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys when he sat most of the starters. Lamar Jackson will end up […]

Salvador Perez Still Under the Weather on Tuesday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (illness) is out of the starting lineup for the second straight day due to an illness in the second game of the series on Tuesday against the visiting Texas Rangers. Luke Maile will do the catching again and will bat ninth against Rangers right-hander Merrill Kelly. Perez is expected […]

Saints Yet to Name Their Starting Quarterback

New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore said that he hasn't made a decision yet on who his starting Week 1 quarterback will be against the Arizona Cardinals. "It's really, really close," Moore said. The Saints could be waiting to name their starting QB until after the preseason finale on Saturday against the Denver Broncos. […]

Kenny Pickett Returns to Team Drills on Tuesday

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that quarterback Kenny Pickett (hamstring) would do some team drills at practice on Tuesday for the first time since injuring his hamstring on July 26. It's progress for Pickett, but he was still limited in practice. The Browns officially announced on Monday that veteran Joe Flacco will be […]

Diontae Johnson on the Roster Bubble?

The Athletic's Zac Jackson lists wide receiver Diontae Johnson on the "wrong side of the bubble" to make the Cleveland Browns' 53-man roster heading into the regular season. Jackson goes on to explain that Johnson "has been outplayed in camp." The addition of undrafted rookie wideout Isaiah Bond doesn't help Johnson's chances of making the […]

Shedeur Sanders Doesn't Practice on Tuesday

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that rookie fifth-round quarterback Shedeur Sanders (oblique) will not practice on Tuesday. The Browns will see how Sanders is doing on Wednesday. Sanders is dealing with an oblique injury that kept him sidelined for the team's second preseason game over the weekend, but the 23-year-old is considered day-to-day […]

Cowboys, Micah Parsons Headed for a Divorce?

The Dallas Cowboys and All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons haven't had any contract negotiations since late March or early April, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Schefter goes on to say that it sounds like it's personal now and that each side appears to be dug in. Parsons has already asked for a trade. "I see […]

Adley Rutschman Scratched on Tuesday With Abdominal Discomfort

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (abdomen) has been scratched from the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the division-rival Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park due to right-abdominal discomfort, according to the team. Alex Jackson will now do the catching for right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano and bat ninth against Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler. Rutschman also […]

Aaron Rodgers Won't Play in Preseason Finale for Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and wide receiver DK Metcalf will not suit up for the team's preseason finale on Thursday against the Carolina Panthers, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. Pass-rushers T.J. Watt and Cameron Heyward also will not play. Rodgers will end up not playing at all in the preseason as he heads […]

Mac Jones Out With Sprained Knee, Won't Play in Preseason Finale

San Francisco 49ers backup quarterback Mac Jones (knee) is not at training camp practice on Tuesday after spraining his knee in the second preseason game over the weekend, according to The Athletic's David Lombardi. Jones' injury isn't believed to be serious, but it explains the recent signing of Nate Sudfeld for additional QB depth. ESPN's […]

Isaac Guerendo Active in Return to Practice on Tuesday

San Francisco 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo (shoulder) returned to training camp practice on Tuesday and was pretty active, according to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area. Guerendo will have more opportunities for reps with both Patrick Taylor Jr. (shoulder) and Corey Kiner (ankle) both injured. The 25-year-old missed a couple of weeks at […]

Jauan Jennings Remains Sidelined

San Francisco 49ers Jauan Jennings (calf) and Jordan Watkins (ankle) remained sidelined at training camp practice on Tuesday, according to Nick Wagoner of ESPN. Jennings initially suffered a calf injury back in the spring and then aggravated it early in camp this summer. The 28-year-old is also dealing with contract-extension negotiations with the organization, but […]

Austin Riley Doesn't Appear Ready to Return Any Time Soon

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (abdomen) felt more soreness while working out on Tuesday, and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Gabe Burns thinks it doesn't seem like Riley is going to return any time soon. The 28-year-old has missed most of the month of August while on the 10-day injured list with a strained lower abdominal […]

Jose Alvarado Returns From his Suspension

The Philadelphia Phillies announced on Tuesday that they reinstated left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado from the restricted list and optioned right-hander Nolan Hoffman to Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. Left-hander Josh Walker was also designated for assignment. Alvarado will return to the big leagues for the first time since mid-May after it was announced […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Absent Against Pirates

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (hamstring) is absent from the team's starting lineup on Tuesday in Pittsburgh against the Pirates for the second game of the series. Ty France is starting at first base and batting sixth against Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller. Guerrero will take a seat after being pulled early in […]