DeMarcus Lawrence Likely To Open Camp On PUP

Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (shoulder), who underwent offseason shoulder surgery, is likely to open up training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list. However, the team is confident that he will be able to play in Week 1. The 27-year-old is a budding superstar in the NFL after collecting a total of […]

Byron Jones Hopes To Be Ready For Training Camp

Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl cornerback Byron Jones (hip) said his goal is to be ready at some point during training camp after having offseason hip surgery. He has yet to do full running but has done resistance training the last few weeks. The 26-year-old is a key component for Dallas' secondary. He had 67 tackles […]

Nelson Agholor Dealing With Lower-Body Injury

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said that wide receiver Nelson Agholor didn't practice in mandatory minicamp this week because of a lower body injury. He also sat out of the final two organized team activity practices open to the media last week. Agholor's absence has allowed for increased repetitions for wide receivers Greg Ward […]

Rays Option Daniel Robertson, Call Up Jake Faria

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned infielder Daniel Robertson to Triple-A Durham on Saturday and recalled pitcher Jake Faria from Durham in a corresponding move. There just isn't enough room on the major league roster for Robertson now that Joey Wendle is back from his wrist injury, plus he was hitting just .205/.310/.284 with two homers […]

Sony Michel Underwent Knee Scope

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (knee) missed the final stages of the team's offseason program because he underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his knee, according to a league source. He's expected to be ready for training camp in late July, though, so he should be fine for the start of the regular season […]

Jeffery Simmons Not Rushing To Play This Year

Tennessee Titans first-round rookie defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (knee) said he's not "rushing anything" in his rookie season as far as getting back onto the field as he rehabs an ACL tear. "If I don’t play this year, I’m fine with it, but my goal is to get healthy on my time and on this […]

Darius Leonard Expects To Be Ready For Training Camp

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard (ankle) did some jogging this week during minicamp and his ankle surgery won't hinder him from training during summer break. He will head to Florida in the coming weeks to train and fully expects to be ready for the start of training camp. Leonard was an absolute beast in his […]

Frank Reich Breaks Down Colts Running Back Picture

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said that running back Marlon Mack "is our main guy" with Nyheim Hines as the main third-down guy and Jordan Wilkins and Jonathan Williams vying for another spot. Spencer Ware will be in the mix to spell Mack on early downs. Also, with rookie wide receiver Parris Campbell ticketed […]

Jadeveon Clowney Likely To Remain Absent Into Training Camp

Houston Texans outside linebacker/defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, who has yet to sign his $15.967 million franchise tender, sat out of mandatory minicamp this week. League sources say he is expected to miss the entire offseason and at least a portion of training camp before likely reporting prior to the start of the regular season. Both […]

Albert Almora Jr. Removed As Precaution Friday

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon said that outfielder Albert Almora Jr. was pulled from the game on Friday as a precaution after he was banged up on a catch at the wall. Almora was hitless with two strikeouts in his three plate appearances on Friday night before leaving the game. He's hitting a mediocre .241/.285/.400 […]

Dawson Knox Continues To Stand Out

Buffalo Bills rookie tight end Dawson Knox continued to make plays at mandatory minicamp this week and has done a lot to help himself heading into his first training camp. He has taken advantage of the opportunity to work with the first-team offense and build chemistry with quarterback Josh Allen. Allen looked for Knox on […]

Damien Harris Could Have Big Role

New England Patriots rookie third-round running back Damien Harris could have a big role in the offense in his first season. Harris has had a strong spring and could push Sony Michel for work in 2019. It has also helped Harris' cause that Michel, who has an extensive injury history dating back to college, has […]

J.J. Arcega-Whiteside Impressing In Red Zone

Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver J.J. Arcega-Whiteside was unstoppable in minicamp practice this week during 7-on-7 drills. Quarterbacks Carson Wentz and Nate Sudfeld have been comfortable making tough throws to the rookie wideout, and he's had a very strong offseason heading into his first season in the NFL. This is certainly something to watch heading […]

Mack Hollins Returns To Practices

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Mack Hollins (hernia) returned to practice with helmets during minicamp this week after missing organized team activities. He was able to take part in individual work in his return but didn't do any of the team workouts. Running back Corey Clement (knee) worked out on a side field with trainers. Hollins […]

Jake Marisnick Leaves Game With Knee Pain

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick (knee) left the game early on Friday with left knee discomfort. Marisnick had a run and a walk in three plate appearances on Friday before leaving the game. Stay tuned for more news on Marisnick, as this could be an injury that might force him to the injured list. He's […]

Byron Buxton Hit By Pitch, Tests Negative

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (wrist) was taken out of the game early on Friday after being hit by a pitch, but manager Rocco Baldelli said that tests "came back negative." Buxton was hitless in his two plate appearances before leaving, but the big news is that his injury doesn't appear to be serious. He […]

Trevor Story Removed From Game Friday

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (head) was removed from the game early on Friday after he took a bad hop off his wrist that caromed off his forehead just above his left eye. The Rockies had a big lead at the time of Story's removal, so it was likely precautionary. The 26-year-old has been one […]

Marquise Goodwin Interested In 2020 Olympics

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin said he is interested in competing in the 2020 summer Olympics in the long jump. He finished 10th in the long jump at the 2012 Olympics but hasn't competed in track since 2016 when he failed to qualify for the Olympics for a second time. He said he […]

Eric Ebron Running Routes Full Speed

Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron (groin), who had groin surgery after the season and missed most of the spring workouts, was running routes at full speed in minicamp this week. The 26-year-old had a breakout season in his first year in Indy in 2018, catching 66 passes for 750 yards and a whopping 13 […]

Melvin Gordon Hoping To Get Contract Done Soon

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon, who is in the final year of his rookie deal, said his representation has had preliminary talks on a contract extension and he's hopeful that something can get done soon. However, he didn't dismiss the possibility of not playing in 2019 if no deal is agreed on by […]

Todd Gurley Not Worried About Knee

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (knee) said he wasn't concerned about the condition of his knee after he missed time because of it late in the 2018 season and into the postseason. He has also been off the field during the team's offseason program. “I had bigger problems to worry about coming out […]

Deebo Samuel Expected To Be Ready For Camp

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Deebo Samuel (hip) missed minicamp this week with a tweaked hip that kept him out of the final week of organized team activities, but he should be ready for training camp this summer. Samuels missed some valuable repetitions, but he could still open the season as the starter in the […]

Garrett Celek Might Miss Start Of Training Camp

San Francisco 49ers tight end Garrett Celek (back, concussion) sat out of organized team activities with a residual back injury from last year and remains in the concussion protocol. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said that Celek will remain in the protocol until training camp this summer. He also sat out this week because he needed […]

Gregory Soto To Start Against Cleveland Saturday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Gregory Soto will be called up from Triple-A Toledo to start on Saturday against the Indians. The 24-year-old left-hander is 0-2 with a gruesome 11.20 ERA in four starts at the major league level this year and has allowed 17 runs and 22 hits in 13 2/3 innings while walking even […]

Ryan Carpenter Demoted, Grayson Greiner Placed On Injured List

The Detroit Tigers optioned starting pitcher Ryan Carpenter to Triple-A Toledo after another unsuccessful start on Friday against the Indians. The team also placed catcher Grayson Greiner (back) on the 10-day injured list with a lower back strain. Carpenter gave up eight runs (six earned) while walking four and striking out only two in three […]

Tanner Anderson To Make Another Start Sunday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Tanner Anderson will start on Sunday against the Mariners, which will allow Mike Fiers and Brett Anderson to get an extra day of rest. The 26-year-old right-handed Anderson allowed three hits (one homer) and two earned runs while walking two and striking out five in 5 2/3 innings against the Rays […]

Jordan Montgomery Throws BP Friday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery (elbow) threw batting practice on Friday and is on track for a return in August, according to manager Aaron Boone. Montgomery is making a recovery from Tommy John surgery and should be available to fantasy owners late in the second half of the season. The left-hander went 2-0 […]

Felix Hernandez Leaves Rehab Start With Fatigue

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez (lat) left his rehab start with Triple-A Tacoma on Friday after just 2 1/3 innings due to fatigue. It was Hernandez's first minor league rehab start, so he'll likely need at least two more outings on the farm before he's a candidate to rejoin the rotation in Seattle. The […]

Guillermo Heredia Injured Friday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Guillermo Heredia (hand) left the game early on Friday with a left hand contusion after being hit by a pitch. However, his X-rays came back negative and he's day-to-day. Heredia was hitless in three plate appearances before leaving. He's hitting only .250/.351/.381 with two homers and eight RBI in limited chances […]

Hanser Alberto Leaves With Illness Friday

Baltimore Orioles infielder Hanser Alberto (illness) left the game early on Friday with an illness. Alberto was hitless in his two plate appearances before leaving the game. He's become a regular in Baltimore's weak lineup and is hitting a useful .302/.320/.380 with three home runs, 16 runs, 14 RBI and four stolen bases in 200 […]