Melvin Gordon III To Be Part Of Tandem Attack?

The Denver Broncos likely plan this year will be to use running backs Melvin Gordon III and rookie Javonte Williams as a tandem that can equal parts control the clock and produce big plays, increasing their per-carry average. One possible scenario is Gordon starting the season opener against the New York Giants, and maybe beyond, […]

Broncos Think Javonte Williams Is Special

The Denver Broncos were ecstatic when they traded up five spots on April 30 to take running back Javonte Williams in the second round this year. Williams was identified as the draft's top running back after he averaged 7.3 yards per carry in 2020 for North Carolina. "We just think he's a special back," general […]

Broncos Leaning Teddy Bridgewater Over Drew Lock?

The Denver Broncos are leaning towards quarterback Teddy Bridgewater over Drew Lock in the competition to be the team's Week 1 starter in 2021 against the New York Giants, in the opinion of The Denver Post's Ryan O'Halloran. The Broncos could rely on a potentially elite defense in Weeks 1-3 against the Giants, Jaguars and […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Placed On NFI List

New England Patriots rookie running back Rhamondre Stevenson (undisclosed) was placed on the active Non-Football Injury list on Wednesday, meaning that he is not cleared for practice ahead of training camp. However, Stevenson, who was drafted in the fourth round, can come off the NFI list at any time. Stevenson impressed as a pass-catcher during […]

Dak Prescott Expected To Be A Full Participant In Camp

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said that he anticipates quarterback Dak Prescott (ankle) being a "full participant" when training camp begins. It's not a foregone conclusion, and the Cowboys will keep a close eye on their franchise signal-caller, but it's great news as he attempts to have a bounce-back season after his gruesome broken […]

Baker Mayfield Not Worried About Possible Extension

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield reiterated on Wednesday that he's "not worried at all" about a possible contract extension with the team this summer. Mayfield is only worried about winning after leading the team to a playoff berth in 2020 without star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee). The 26-year-old signal-caller is under contract through […]

Diontae Spencer Expected To Make Team As Sixth Receiver

Denver Broncos wide receiver Diontae Spencer is expected to make the team this fall as the sixth receiver, but he'll mainly be active on game days because he's the team's primary kick returner. Spencer is an afterthought on offense, as he's hauled in nine of his 14 targets for 57 yards and no touchdowns in […]

K.J. Hamler Was A Tease In His Rookie Year

Denver Broncos wide receiver K.J. Hamler was a tease for fantasy managers in his rookie season. He gives Broncos offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur all kinds of options when he's healthy, as Hamler can be lined up anywhere from the slot to the backfield because of his quickness and speed. But nagging hamstring injuries stunted his […]

Jerry Jeudy Should Benefit From Return Of Courtland Sutton

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy went against No. 1 cornerbacks in his rookie season after Courtland Sutton (knee) suffered a season-ending injury in Week 2. Jeudy was able to bring in 52 catches for a team-high 856 yards and should benefit from Sutton drawing the attention of the opponent's top cornerback in 2021. However, […]

Josiah Gray To Start On Sunday Against Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that right-handed pitching prospect Josiah Gray will make his first major league start on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies. Gray served as the team's bulk arm on Tuesday against the San Francisco Giants in his major league debut and allowed four runs on four hits (three home runs), […]

Courtland Sutton Could Be Eased In During Camp

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (knee), who tore his ACL in his 20th snap of the Week 2 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers last year, could have his workload managed in training camp after he was limited to individual work during the offseason program. Sutton was the team's best offensive weapon a year ago […]

Rams Unlikely To Revisit Todd Gurley II

The Los Angeles Rams clearly don't believe that free-agent running back Todd Gurley II can be effective in the running game anymore, even in a rotation, due to the knee injuries that they had to deal with for the entire 2019 season. It's why they eventually cut him early in 2020 despite owing him a […]

Xavier Jones May Be One Of Rams Better Assets

Los Angeles Rams running back Xavier Jones, a former undrafted free agent, may quietly be one of the team's better assets this fall, depending on Darrell Henderson Jr.'s health and the depth at the position. The team's decision (for now) not to look outside the organization to replace Cam Akers (Achilles) points strongly toward their […]

Vince Williams Announces His Retirement

Long-time Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Vince Williams announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday. The former sixth-round pick out of Florida State in 2013 played his entire eight-year career with Pittsburgh, racking up 479 tackles (333 solo), 45 QB hits, two interceptions (one for a TD), five passes defensed, six fumble recoveries and 20.5 sacks […]

Offensive Line Could Struggle In Front Of Ben Roethlisberger

The Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line is young and inexperienced going into the 2021 season after they overhauled the unit after an atrocious 2020 season (last in the NFL) running the football. A best-case scenario this year would be some growing pains that are masked by rookie running back Najee Harris and a new-look offensive scheme. […]

Zach Ertz Expected To Report To Training Camp

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz, who had trade speculation surrounding him for months, is expected to report to training camp with the team next week, according to an Eagles sideline reporter. The previous belief was that Ertz would sit out of training camp while the team tried to trade him. And if they couldn't […]

Jeff Okudah Had Core Muscle Surgery Last Year

Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah, who is healthy for training camp this year, underwent core muscle surgery after landing on the Injured Reserve last season. Dr. William Meyers repaired both sides of Okudah's core, since it's common to tear the other side after one side has already been torn. Okudah didn't live up to the […]

Fred Warner Signs Five-Year Extension

The San Francisco 49ers and All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner reached an agreement on a five-year contract extension on Wednesday that will tie him to the team through the 2026 season, according to sources. The extension is valued at over $95 million, including over $40.5 million in guaranteed number. The $19 million per year makes Warner […]

Manny Machado Getting A Breather In Game 2

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado is not in the starting lineup for Game 2 of the doubleheader on Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves. Machado went 1-for-3 with a walk in the win in Game 1. The All-Star third baseman came into Wednesday's action with an excellent .276/.358/.492 slash line, .851 OPS, 16 home […]

Chris Sale Likely To Make Another Rehab Start Sunday

The Boston Red Sox are planning to have starting pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) make another rehab start with Double-A Worcester on Sunday. Sale has looked really good in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, and he threw 3 2/3 hitless frames with six strikeouts in his most recent rehab start. The left-hander's heater has also […]

Michael Fulmer To Start A Rehab Assignment Thursday

Detroit Tigers right-hander Michael Fulmer (spine) will start his minor league rehab assignment on Thursday with Triple-A Toledo. Fulmer has been out since late June with a right cervical spine strain. The 28-year-old has been getting closer to a return of late, though, and the former American League Rookie of the Year is likely to […]

Michael A. Taylor Leaves With Wrist Discomfort

Kansas City Royals outfielder Michael A. Taylor (wrist) left the game early on Wednesday with left wrist discomfort. Ryan McBroom came on to pinch hit for Taylor in the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers. It's unclear if this is a serious enough injury to land Taylor on the injured list, so stay tuned. The […]

Jordan Hicks Doing Some Light Throwing

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jordan Hicks (elbow) is quietly working his way back and has been doing light throwing as part of his program. Hicks has had no setbacks and said, "I see light at the end of the tunnel for sure, but I know I have to be patient. There's still a lot […]

Dodgers Acquire Billy McKinney From Mets

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired outfielder Billy McKinney on Wednesday from the New York Mets in exchange for minor league outfielder Carlos Rincon. McKinney, a former first-round pick of the Oakland Athletics in 2013, hit just .220/.304/.473 with five home runs and 14 RBI in 102 plate appearances before the Mets designated him for assignment. […]

Willians Astudillo Back With The Twins

The Minnesota Twins recalled catcher Willians Astudillo from Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday after placing outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff (wrist) on the injured list. Astudillo recently was activated from the injured list and optioned to St. Paul, but he's now back in the Show. Minnesota is currently carrying three catchers with Astudillo, Ryan Jeffers and […]

Nick Neidert Recalled To Start Against Nationals

The Miami Marlins recalled right-hander Nick Neidert from Triple-A Jacksonville in order to make the spot start on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals. Outfielder Monte Harrison was optioned to Jacksonville in a corresponding move. Neidert has made five appearances (four starts) in the big leagues for Miami this year, going 0-1 with a 4.50 ERA, […]

Oneil Cruz Still Not Throwing

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (elbow), the team's No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is still feeling "mild" elbow symptoms and is not throwing. Cruz suffered a forearm strain while at Double-A Altoona in late June and is still not 100 percent recovered. The hope, for now, is that Cruz will be able to avoid […]

Colin Moran Resumes Swinging A Bat

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Colin Moran (hand) has resumed swinging a bat after being put on the injured list at the beginning of July with a small fracture in his left hand. Moran was hitting well and playing regularly at first base before his injury with a slash line of .280/.345/.414 with four home runs, […]

Steven Brault To Make Another Rehab Start

Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Steven Brault (lat) will throw another bullpen session in the next few days and will receive another minor league rehab start. Brault has given up a run through 4 2/3 innings over two rehab starts for Low-A Bradenton and Triple-A Indianapolis, but the Pirates are bringing him along slowly and stretching him […]

Joey Gallo Not Likely To Be Dealt?

Texas Rangers All-Star outfielder Joey Gallo has a robust trade market -- the San Diego Padres and others -- but some rival executives don't see him as very likely to be dealt at the trade deadline next week. Gallo still has another year before he's eligible for free agency, and the Rangers have tried in […]