Josh Allen Not Practicing Thursday

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Allen (knee), who signed his four-year rookie deal on Thursday, is out of organized team activities on Thursday with a knee contusion and will work on the side with the training staff. He won't practice on Friday either, but head coach Doug Marrone said the knee isn't expected to be […]

Noah Fant Signs Rookie Deal

The Denver Broncos are signing rookie tight end Noah Fant, the No. 20 overall pick of the first round, to a four-year rookie deal with a fifth-year option on Thursday, according to a source. The deal will include a $7.17 million signing bonus. Poor blocking and problems with drops could hurt Fant early in his […]

Shohei Ohtani Out Of Lineup Against Twins

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (finger) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Ohtani left the game earlier this week after being hit by a pitch, but he played on Tuesday. The Angels are likely just giving Ohtani a little breather before the weekend. Mike Trout is serving as the designated hitter […]

Brandon Crawford Resting Thursday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Donovan Solano is starting at the 6 and is hitting eighth against Braves starting pitcher Kevin Gausman. Solano has two hits in his 13 at-bats on the season with one RBI and is a poor DFS selection while hitting at the […]

Tyler Boyd Eyeing Extension

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd is coming off a breakout 1,028-yard season and is entering the final year of his rookie contract looking for a long-term contract extension. The 24-year-old doesn't want to leave Cincinnati after generating five games of 90-plus yards in 2018. Boyd is set to make just $981,000 in base salary […]

Devonta Freeman Looks Explosive In OTAs

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (groin) has looked like his usual explosive self during organized team activities this week. Freeman was a huge bust last year, playing in just two games and carrying the ball 14 times for 68 yards before being shut down for the season. He's still just 27 years old, though, […]

Mets Claim Aaron Altherr Off Waivers

The New York Mets claimed outfielder Aaron Altherr off waivers from the Giants on Thursday. Altherr has just one hit in 30 at-bats with the Phillies and Giants this year. He had just one at-bat for the Giants. The Mets really could use the outfield help with both Michael Conforto (concussion) and Brandon Nimmo (neck) […]

Paul Perkins Is Healthy

New York Giants running back Paul Perkins (pectoral), who missed all of last season, remains on the roster and said he is back to 100 percent health. He will fight for a backup role behind Saquon Barkley with Wayne Gallman and Rod Smith. Perkins, a fifth-round pick in 2016, averaged 4.1 yards per carry on […]

Vikings Make Five-Year Offer To Kyle Rudolph

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph confirmed on Wednesday that the team offered him a five-year contract extension, but he has not accepted it. The extension would keep him under contract through his age-35 season in 2024. He is scheduled to make $7.275 million in the final deal of his contract, but none of it […]

Deshaun Watson Impressed By Keke Coutee

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has been impressed with wide receiver Keke Coutee and says he is "playing a lot faster." "You never know what he’s going to do with the ball in his hands," Watson said. In his rookie season, the 22-year-old Coutee was dogged by a nagging hamstring injury and caught only 28 […]

Amara Darboh Impressing Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll has been impressed with wide receiver Amara Darboh at organized team activities. "Darboh looks great. He's back in the fold now, so he goes right back into the competition of it," Carroll said. Darboh, a 2017 third-round pick, didn't play at all last year due to a knee injury. […]

Raiders Sign Erik Swoope

The Oakland Raiders signed free-agent tight end Erik Swoope to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday. The 6-foot-4, 255-pound tight end spent his first five seasons with the Colts. He has made six starts in 24 career games, catching 23 passes for 384 yards (16.7 average) and four touchdowns. He appeared in seven games for the […]

J.J. Arcega-Whiteside Sees Time In The Slot

Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver J.J. Arcega-Whiteside has seen some time in the slot during organized team activities this week. It helped that Alshon Jeffery wasn't at practice, but it's still notable nonetheless. Arcega-Whiteside should be a weapon for the Eagles in the red zone, but you shouldn't expect him to make an impact in […]

Dallas Goedert More Confident In Year 2

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert stood out in the team's organized team activities on Tuesday and was catching everything thrown his way. The team's top draft pick in 2018 caught 33 passes for 334 yards and four touchdowns in his rookie season and has emerged as the team's best blocking tight end. Goedert's goal […]

Nick Bosa Injures Hamstring

San Francisco 49ers rookie defensive end Nick Bosa (hamstring) tweaked his hamstring during team drills at organized team activities on Tuesday and watched the rest of the practice from the sideline. It doesn't sound like the injury is too serious, but the Niners will surely play it safe with the No. 2 overall pick in […]

Richard Sherman Pain-Free At OTAs

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman is feeling back to his old self during organized team activities. Last year at this time, Sherman was recovering from Achilles surgery and wasn't a full participant during the offseason program. He's calling the difference this year "night and day." He managed to play 14 games last year, but […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Limited In OTAs

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (knee) took part in individual 7-on-7 drills on Tuesday in organized team activities but didn't take part in team drills. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said that Garoppolo won't be cleared for full team workouts until training camp because the team doesn't want to risk having defenders around the QB's […]

Cesar Hernandez Taking A Day Off

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez is not in the starting lineup against Cubs left-handed starting pitcher Jon Lester on Thursday. Scott Kingery is starting at the keystone and is hitting sixth in the batting order. Kingery has two hits in his 11 at-bats (.182) with five strikeouts since returning from the injured list. His […]

Jo Adell Moving Rehab To Single-A

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell (ankle, hamstring), the team's top prospect and No. 14 overall, is moving his rehab to High-A Inland Empire. He's recovering from a Grade 1 left hamstring strain and a Grade 2 right ankle sprain on March 10 and has been limited to extended spring training games up until now. […]

Alex Reyes At Single-A

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Alex Reyes (finger) has been transferred to High-A Palm Beach, where he'll work out of the starting rotation. Reyes allowed five runs in three innings for St. Louis to start the year and fractured his left pinkie punching a wall at Triple-A Memphis. It looks like the Red Birds will build […]

Josh Harrison, JaCoby Jones Out Thursday

Detroit Tigers second baseman Josh Harrison and outfielder JaCoby Jones are not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Ronny Rodriguez is starting at the keystone and is hitting fifth, while Niko Goodrum is in center field and batting second against Marlins starting pitcher Trevor Richards. Nobody in Detroit's lineup is very attractive for daily lineups. […]

Lonnie Chisenhall Still Has Tightness In Calf

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall (calf), who is currently away from his rehab assignment at Triple-A Indianapolis due to a personal matter, told the team's trainer that he is still experiencing tightness in his calf. Chisenhall has yet to play this year and there remains no timetable for his return. At best, he'll likely be […]

Trevor Williams Not Throwing Yet

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Trevor Williams (side) is doing rehab exercises but isn't throwing yet. He'll be re-evaluated this weekend, but the team is "optimistic that this (time down) will not be as long as it potentially could be." The 27-year-old right-hander is 2-1 on the year with a nice 3.33 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and […]

Francisco Cervelli Remains Out Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli (chest) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday after suffering an upper chest contusion on Tuesday. Elias Diaz will do the catching and is hitting seventh against Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela. It's unclear if Cervelli will need a trip to the injured list, but he also sat out […]

Jung Ho Kang Hitting Without Restrictions

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Jung Ho Kang (oblique), who has been on the injured list since May 13 with a left side strain, is hitting in the cages with no restrictions while also throwing and fielding grounders. He'll hit on the field in the coming days, with the final step being a rehab assignment. Expect […]

Travis Shaw Hitless In Rehab Game

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw (wrist) was 0-for-3 with a strikeout while playing third base for Triple-A San Antonio on Wednesday. Shaw has fallen on dark times this year while slashing .163/.266/.281 with four home runs, eight RBI and 50 strikeouts in his 135 at-bats before his injury. The Brew Crew won't rush him […]

Randal Grichuk Resting Against Red Sox

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Billy McKinney draws the start in right field and will hit seventh against Red Sox starting pitcher Ryan Weber. McKinney isn't exactly setting the world on fire with his bat in 137 at-bats this year, hitting .234/.284/.380 with three home runs […]

Bryan Reynolds Sitting Out Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Melky Cabrera is starting in left field and is hitting fifth against Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela. The Milk Man has hit very well this year (.336/.373/.463), but his counting stats leave a lot to be desired with only three home runs, […]

Jason Vargas To Return Saturday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jason Vargas (hamstring) will officially come off the injured list to start on Saturday against the Tigers. Vargas missed three weeks with a left hamstring strain and was 1-2 with an ugly 5.92 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 20 strikeouts in 24 1/3 innings in his seven outings (six starts). The […]

Ryan Zimmerman Still Has Pain In Foot

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (foot) felt some lingering pain in his right foot due to plantar fasciitis while doing some running the last few days. He will be eased off the running program for now but was hitting in the cages on Thursday. There's no timetable for the 34-year-old's return at this point. […]