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 […]

Colson Montgomery Held Out With Side Injury

Chicago White Sox rookie shortstop Colson Montgomery (side) will take a seat for Tuesday's affair in Atlanta against the hosting Braves at Truist Park. Fellow rookie Chase Meidroth will get the nod at the 6 and will hit ninth against Braves right-hander Bryce Elder. Montgomery will take the day off after he was taken out […]

Jordan Westburg Out on Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg (ankle) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game in Boston against the division-rival Red Sox at Fenway Park. Luis Vazquez will start at third base and bat eighth against Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler. Westburg will take a seat in Game 2 of the series after leaving […]

Justin Fields Not Expected to Play in Preseason Finale

ESPN's Rich Cimini writes that it appears that New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields will not play in the preseason finale on Friday against the Philadelphia Eagles. Head coach Aaron Glenn said "a good amount" of starters will not play, but didn't give specifics. Fields was active for the team's first two preseason games, but […]

DeAndre Hopkins Active at Tuesday's Practice

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (knee) returned to training camp practice on Tuesday, according to Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Banner. Hopkins was held out of practice as a precaution on Monday and will return to the team's first padded action since the second preseason game. It wouldn't be a surprise to see Baltimore […]

Jayden Reed Catching Passes After Practice

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (thumb) threw to wide receivers Jayden Reed (foot) and Dontayvion Wicks (calf) after the team's practice on Tuesday, according to Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Reed and Wicks weren't running routes, but they were lining up at distances where Love might have to put the ball if […]

No Future in Indianapolis for Anthony Richardson Sr.?

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen was non-committal on Tuesday when asked if he sees a future for quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. to start again for the team. "That's hard to say. Obviously, Daniel Jones is our starter right now. And if something happens to Daniel at some point, AR gets another opportunity," Steichen said. […]

Michael Pittman Jr., Josh Downs Not Practicing on Tuesday

Indianapolis Colts wide receivers Michael Pittman Jr. (undisclosed) and Josh Downs (hamstring) are both out of training camp practice on Tuesday, according to James Boyd of The Athletic. Pittman appears to be dealing with a minor undisclosed ailment after making his preseason debut on Saturday against the Green Bay Packers. Meanwhile, Downs has been sidelined […]

Graham Pauley Expected to Miss Four Weeks

Miami Marlins infielder Graham Pauley (oblique), who landed on the 10-day injured list on Monday (retroactive to Aug. 17) with a Grade 1 right-oblique strain, is expected to be out for four weeks, per MLB.com. It means that Pauley is unlikely to return to the major leagues until the middle of September in the final […]

Yankees Reinstate Amed Rosario From Injured List

The New York Yankees announced on Tuesday that they reinstated infielder/outfielder Amed Rosario (collarbone) from the 10-day injured list before their series opener against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays. Rosario will return to the Yanks after missing the minimum time on the IL with an SC joint sprain in his collarbone. The Yankees have not […]

Aaron Judge Unikely to Throw Normally Again This Year

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone told the "Talkin Yanks" podcast on Tuesday that the team is trying to get to a place where outfielder Aaron Judge (elbow) "can throw with ease while also being able to protect himself." He's currently following a structured throwing program and has advanced to throwing from 150 feet. Boone […]

Rhys Hoskins Starting Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Tuesday that they sent first baseman Rhys Hoskins (thumb) on a minor-league rehab assignment to Triple-A Nashville. Hoskins is attempting to return from a Grade 2 left-thumb sprain and could rejoin the big-league roster as soon as this weekend if he avoids setbacks in the minors this week. However, the […]

Jackson Chourio to Start Rehab Assignment on Friday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio (hamstring) is completing baserunning, hitting and defensive work without issues and will start a minor-league rehab assignment on Friday with Triple-A Nashville, according to Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Chourio has missed the last few weeks with a right-hamstring strain, but it's possible he'll come off the 10-day […]

Jalen McMillan Could be Out Through Week 9 Bye

Updating previous reports, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan (neck) could be out through the team's Week 9 bye, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. McMillan will be placed on Injured Reserve with a "severely sprained neck" that he suffered in the second preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers over the […]

Matthew Stafford Practicing Again on Tuesday

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) is practicing again on Tuesday, according to Adam Grosbard of the Los Angeles Daily News. Stafford practiced for the first time at training camp this summer on Monday after recovering from an aggravated disc in his back. The 37-year-old was extremely limited and made only around 20 throws […]

Sam LaPorta Returns to Practice on Tuesday

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (undisclosed) returned to training camp practice on Tuesday, according to Colton Pouncy of The Athletic. LaPorta has been held out of practices recently with a minor undisclosed issue, but it was never considered serious. It's unclear if he'll make his debut this preseason in the finale on Saturday against […]