David Johnson Optimistic About 2019 Season

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson is optimistic his numbers will improve in 2019 in an offense that is hoping to run "90 or 95 plays a game" under new head coach Kliff Kingsbury. The fifth-year veteran running back had 940 yards rushing and 50 catches for 446 yards and 10 touchdowns last year, but […]

Jaguars To Use Josh Allen As Defensive End

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator Todd Wash said that the team will use first-round pick Josh Allen as a defensive end, which is what he was drafted for. There had been some speculation that Allen would play linebacker as a rookie. Jacksonville's defensive line is pretty formidable with Allen joining the ranks alongside Yannick Ngakoue, who […]

Takk McKinley Seeing Snaps At Linebacker

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takk McKinley has spent some time at organized team activities at linebacker playing over the tight end. The 23-year-old is entering his third season in the NFL and has 13 sacks over his first two years in 31 games. The first-round pick in 2017 could be a more effective pass rusher […]

Cubs Signing Carlos Gonzalez

The Chicago Cubs are signing free-agent outfielder Carlos Gonzalez to a minor league deal on Thursday, according to a source. Gonzalez was released by the Indians and would give the Cubs some outfield depth if he's called up. The 33-year-old Venezuelan hit just .210/.282/.276 with two homers and seven RBI in 105 at-bats for the […]

Deon Cain Close To A Return

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Deon Cain (knee), who tore his ACL in the preseason of his rookie year, is already sprinting, cutting and running routes, but he's being held out of organized team activities. He's expected to be fully back in the fold when training camp begins in late July. The Colts are practicing patience […]

Marquise Brown, Miles Boykin Recovering From Injuries

Baltimore Ravens rookie wide receivers Marquise Brown (foot) and Miles Boykin (hamstring) continue to recover from their injuries. Brown is recovering from Lisfranc surgery and is hoping to return for training camp. Boykin has been out of organized team activities with a hamstring strain but is getting closer to a return. Both Brown and Boykin […]

Odell Beckham Jr., Duke Johnson Absent Thursday

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and running back Duke Johnson are absent for organized team activities on Thursday. OBJ has been to one session, while Johnson hasn't been present at all. Johnson is disgruntled and wants to be traded, but the Browns continue to say that they value Johnson as a backup to […]

Jordan Thomas Working As No. 1 Tight End

Houston Texans tight end Jordan Thomas is working as the team's No. 1 tight end in organized team activities. Ryan Griffin is out of the picture, so Houston needs one of Thomas, Jordan Akins or rookie Kahale Warring to step up in 2019. It looks like Thomas, who had 20 receptions for 215 yards and […]

Yannick Ngakoue Still Not At OTAs

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue remains absent from organized team activities on Thursday. The 24-year-old is heading into the fourth year of his rookie deal and wants a long-term extension, and for good reason. Ngakoue has developed into one of the best young pass rushers and has 29.5 sacks in his three seasons. He […]

Chris Thompson Is Healthy

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (ankle, ribs) said he is feeling healthy this offseason, but he's still dealing with some soreness in his ankle. The 28-year-old has been a third-down weapon for Washington in his six years with the team, and he's caught at least 35 passes in each of the last four seasons. […]

Preston Williams Turning Heads

Miami Dolphins undrafted wide receiver Preston Williams is standing out and opening eyes in organized team activities. The 6-foot-4, 210-pounder has speed, good body control and great footwork. Williams was undrafted after an off-field incident with a woman. He had 1,345 receiving yards last year and 14 touchdowns and he's constantly winning in practice and […]

Jaguars Expected To Sign Terrelle Pryor

The Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to sign free-agent wide receiver Terrelle Pryor on Thursday, according to a source. Pryor spent time with Jaguars offensive coordinator John DeFilippo when they were in Cleveland and when Pryor had the best season of his career, catching 77 passes for 1,007 yards and four touchdowns in 2016. He has […]

Lamar Jackson To Run Less In 2019

Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti said that quarterback Lamar Jackson will decrease his number of rushes in his second full season. In his rookie year, Jackson set the NFL record for quarterbacks by rushing 147 times, moving past Bobby Douglass, who had 141 attempts in 1972. "I think you'll be pleasantly surprised that Lamar is […]

Tevin Coleman Lining Up At Receiver

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman said that he's been lining up some at wide receiver during offseason workouts. San Fran's backfield is mighty crowded with Coleman, Jerick McKinnon, Matt Breida and Raheem Mostert, so head coach Kyle Shanahan is going to have to get creative. Coleman figures to be the safest fantasy pick […]

Tony Wolters Returns, Ian Desmond Sitting Out

Colorado Rockies catcher Tony Wolters (hand) is back behind the dish and is hitting seventh on Thursday against Diamondbacks starting pitcher Taylor Clarke. Wolters missed the last two games due to a hand contusion. Outfielder Ian Desmond is taking the day off and is being replaced in center field by Yonathan Daza, who is hitting […]

Jorge Alfaro Takes A Seat Against Giants

Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro is not in the starting lineup on Thursday in the series finale against the Giants. Bryan Holaday is behind the plate and is batting eighth against San Francisco starting pitcher Tyler Beede. Holaday has just three at-bats on the season and should be faded in DFS. Alfaro has been a […]

Buster Posey, Steven Duggar Sitting Out

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey and outfielder Steven Duggar are not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Stephen Vogt is behind the dish and is hitting second, while Brandon Belt moves to left field and is hitting cleanup against Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara. Pablo Sandoval is at first base and is hitting third […]

Bryce Harper Playing Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (foot) is back in the lineup and is hitting third on Thursday against Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson. Harper left the game as a precaution on Wednesday after fouling a ball off his foot. The superstar has been a bit of a disappointment for his fantasy owners this year, but […]

J.T. Realmuto Getting Some Rest Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Andrew Knapp will work behind the plate in his absence and will hit seventh against Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson. Knapp is hitting .163/.345/.279 with a homer and one RBI in 43 at-bats on the season. You should look elsewhere for your […]

Matt Carpenter, Yadier Molina, Dexter Fowler Out Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter, catcher Yadier Molina (hand) and outfielder Dexter Fowler are all out of the starting lineup on Thursday. Jedd Gyorko is at third base and is hitting seventh, Matt Wieters is hitting sixth and catching and Jose Martinez gets the start in right field and is hitting fifth against […]

Dinelson Lamet Allows Three Runs In Rehab Start

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dinelson Lamet (elbow) allowed three hits and three earned runs while walking one and striking out five in 2 2/3 innings in his first rehab start for High-A Lake Elsinore on Wednesday. He threw 29 of his 52 pitches for strikes. It's the first of a handful of rehab starts […]

Yandy Diaz Takes More Swings Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Yandy Diaz (hand) took swings in the batting cage for the second straight day on Wednesday and said his hand feels better, but he still has some pain when swinging a bat. It's unlikely that he'll come off the injured list when he's eligible on Thursday. Manager Kevin Cash said […]

Mike Zunino Feels Good After Rehab Game

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino (quadriceps) said he "felt good" after his first rehab game with High-A Charlotte on Tuesday and hopes to return to the team soon. He went 3-for-3 with a double and two walks on Tuesday and played seven innings behind the plate. Zunino thinks he could return as early as […]

Dee Gordon, Ryon Healy To Start Baseball Activities

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon (wrist) and third baseman Ryon Healy (back) are expected to begin baseball activities on Thursday. Gordon is recovering from a deep bone bruise on his right wrist, while Healy is out with a lower back issue. Both landed on the injured list on May 21 and will be eligible […]

J.P. Crawford's Injury Not As Serious As Feared

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (ankle) will likely miss several weeks after going on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a left ankle sprain, but manager Scott Servais said the injury wasn't as serious as initially feared. Crawford was on crutches with his left foot in a boot, but the X-rays showed no ligament […]

Ravens Owner Thinks A Lot Of Chris Moore

Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti thinks that wide receiver Chris Moore could be a "breakout candidate." At best, Moore would be the team's No. 2 wideout behind Willie Snead, but rookie Miles Boykin will have a say in that as well. The 25-year-old Moore hasn't had more than 19 catches, 248 yards or three scores […]

Aaron Jones In Better Shape

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones has just 5.3 percent body fat this year, which is down from around 11 percent last year. Jones said he still weighs the same -- around 204 to 205 pounds, but he has more muscle on his body in 2019 after he cut chips, candy and soda from […]

Jeff McNeil Improving

New York Mets third baseman/outfielder Jeff McNeil (hamstring) is running at around 70 percent and taking part in baseball activities, according to manager Mickey Callaway. McNeil is nearing a return and should return to playing every day, what with his nice .333/.418/.461 slash line, two home runs, 20 runs and 15 RBI on the season. […]

Austin Barnes Resumes Workouts

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes (groin) has resumed workouts and he is improving from his groin strain. Barnes hasn't done a whole lot for those that own him in two-catcher leagues in 2018, hitting just .231/.345/.393 with four home runs, 17 runs, 15 RBI and two stolen bases in 117 at-bats. When he returns […]

Wade Davis Thinks He'll Be Back Soon

Colorado Rockies closer Wade Davis (oblique) continues to throw and thinks he'll "be back pretty soon" after being sidelined since May 19 with a left oblique strain. He started with light toss at 60 feet last Sunday and advanced to around 100 feet on Wednesday. The next step is a bullpen session for Davis, which […]