Darwin Thompson The No. 2 In KC

NFL analyst Todd McShay recently spoke with Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach, who revealed that rookie running back Darwin Thompson is the No. 2 back behind Damien Williams to open the year. Thompson has looked the part this preseason while showcasing his speed and signature contact balance. With Darrel Williams the likely No. […]

Graham Gano Could Start On Injured Reserve

Carolina Panthers kicker Graham Gano (knee) doesn't seem to be getting better, and the team could choose to place him on Injured Reserve to start the season in hopes of getting him back later in the season, according to sources. Gano only played in 12 games last year due to injury, but he was entering […]

Todd Gurley Healthy Entering Regular Season

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (knee) "appears to be fine" heading into Week 1, and the Rams "want to keep it that way come Dec./Jan." As expected, the team will likely manage his touches and snap counts, "especially through the first part of the season." The Rams will still feature Gurley as their […]

Zack Martin Thinks Highly Of Tony Pollard

Dallas Cowboys All-Pro offensive guard Zack Martin had good things to say about rookie running back Tony Pollard. “Listen, we’re preparing for the season. We’re going to play with what we’ve got. And what we’ve got is a damn good back in Tony Pollard,” Martin said. “Obviously you want (Zeke) out here but we’re preparing […]

Trent Williams Has No Plans To Report

Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams told former teammate DeAngelo Hall that he plans to continue his holdout into Week 1. Despite the Redskins belief that Williams will play for them in 2019, the disgruntled tackle looks to be content missing regular season action, at least to begin the year. An already questionable offensive line […]

David Dahl Slowly Progressing

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl (ankle) said he's "getting better every day," but isn't doing baseball activities besides throwing and dry swings. He's been working on an underwater treadmill but hasn't resumed jogging yet. Dahl has been out since Aug. 2 and with the way he's going, it's unlikely he'll return to Colorado's lineup until […]

Sean Manaea Throws Bullpen Thursday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea (shoulder) threw a bullpen session on Thursday. Manager Bob Melvin said that Manaea will not make another start in the minors this year. "Obviously, there's a good chance we'll see him in September," Melvin said. The left-hander hasn't made a start in 2019 while recovering from left shoulder surgery, […]

Jaguars Have Wealth Of Pass-Rushing Options

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator Todd Wash said he's comfortable changing up his defensive scheme to ensure that Yannick Ngakoue and first-rounder Josh Allen are on the field more together in 2019. Jacksonville also has Calais Campbell in the fold on their stacked defensive line. Wash moved to more of a 3-4 defense in last week's […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Testing Offense

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo said that he likes to take chances in the preseason and training camp practices to test the offense and his own limits. "The more you try those things, you see who's going to make the play for you in a crucial situation. If you put it in a good […]

Kevin Kiermaier Not Expected To Go On Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that the team has no plans to put outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (ribs) on the injured list. The Rays are hoping he can play on Friday. Kiermaier crashed into the outfield wall attempting to make a catch on Sunday and hasn't played since. He's useful in most mixed leagues […]

Max Kepler, Miguel Sano, Marwin Gonzalez Out Thursday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (knee), third baseman Miguel Sano (forearm) and utility man Marwin Gonzalez (oblique) are all out of the starting lineup on Thursday after getting injured on Wednesday. Jake Cave is in center field and is hitting sixth, Luis Arraez is at the hot corner and is batting leadoff and Ehire Adrianza […]

Graham Gano Not Expected To Play Thursday

The Carolina Panthers don't expect kicker Graham Gano (knee) to play in the preseason finale against the Steelers on Thursday, according to a league source. Gano should be fine for the regular season opener, but it's something worth watching. He made just 14 kicks in 16 tries in 12 games last year, but he still […]

Colts Looking At Matt Cassel, Brandon Weeden

The Indianapolis Colts have visited and worked out with free-agent quarterbacks Matt Cassel and Brandon Weeden this week, in addition to Brock Osweiler, according to a source. With Andrew Luck hanging up his cleats last weekend, the Colts want someone other than Phillip Walker backing up Jacoby Brissett in 2019. Cassel, Weeden and Osweiler are […]

Tim Anderson Resting Thursday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. With Anderson taking the day off, Ryan Goins gets the start at the 6 and will hit second against Twins starter Jose Berrios. Goins is hitting .274/.356/.393 but has just two home runs and 10 RBI in his 117 at-bats in […]

Brad Keller Shut Down

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller has been shut down for the rest of the season, according to manager Ned Yost. The 24-year-old won't make another start due to the increased volume of innings he's thrown in his first full year as a starter and due to what Yost called "arm fatigue." Keller made […]

Hot Prospects To Watch - Seth Corry, Ryan Mountcastle And More

As we approach the end of the minor league seasons, we'd like to point out a few of the notable players at the Single-A level. Young players in Single-A ball don't always get the notoriety in this space, mainly because they're at least several years away from potentially cracking a big league roster. But that […]

Sean Doolittle Expects To Start Rehab Assignment Friday

Washington Nationals closer Sean Doolittle (knee) said he expects to go on a rehab assignment with Single-A Potomac on Friday. Doolittle threw a successful simulated inning this week but feels his mechanics and pitches need a little more work. The left-hander might only make one appearance with Potomac on Friday before being activated from the […]

Matt Chapman Is OK

Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin said that third baseman Matt Chapman (head) is OK after being hit in the head by a pitch on Wednesday and that he won't go through the concussion protocol despite getting "a little blurry there." That sounds like a good reason to put one of your best players through tests, […]

Max Muncy Injured Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (wrist) left the game early on Wednesday after taking a 94 mph fastball off his right wrist. Muncy struck out twice in three appearances before he hit the showers. Losing Muncy for an extended period of time would be a huge loss for both the Dodgers and fantasy owners, […]

X-Rays Negative On Adam Eaton

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton's (knee) X-rays came back negative after he was removed from the game early on Wednesday. He's listed as day-to-day for now, but don't be surprised if he misses Friday's action after an off day on Thursday. Eaton went hitless in his only plate appearance on Wednesday and is batting a […]

Miguel Sano Day-To-Day

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (forearm) is listed as day-to-day after leaving the game early on Wednesday after being hit by a pitch. Sano had a strikeout in three plate appearances before his departure. Coming into the game, Sano was hitting .244 (22-for-90) with eight home runs and 19 RBI in 24 games this […]

Matt Chapman Hit In Head By Pitch

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (head) left the game on Wednesday after being hit in the head by a pitch from Royals pitcher Jakob Junis. The All-Star already has a career-high 30 home runs and 74 RBI, so losing him for any extended time would be a big blow to the A's and fantasy […]

Dee Ford Returns To Practice

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Dee Ford (knee) returned to practice on Wednesday and "looked great." Ford returning to practice this week puts him on track to be ready for the regular season opener against the Buccaneers. The 28-year-old had 55 tackles and a career-high 13 sacks in his final season with Kansas City and […]

Jadeveon Clowney Willing To Sit Out Regular Season Games

Houston Texans pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney isn't a guarantee to play in Week 1 for the Texans or any other team, and he's told people that he's not afraid to miss regular season games as he sorts out his future. Clowney has had trouble staying healthy in his NFL career so far, but he's a difference-maker […]

Kahale Warring A Candidate For Injured Reserve

Houston Texans rookie tight end Kahale Warring (concussion, hamstring) could be placed on Injured Reserve to allow the team to keep only three tight ends heading into the season. Darren Fells has earned a roster spot behind Jordan Thomas and Jordan Akins. The 22-year-old Warring was a third-round pick out of San Diego State earlier […]

Jimmy Garoppolo On Track For Week 1

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (knee) remains on track to play in Week 1 against the Buccaneers. "We really, knock on wood, haven't had any setbacks and been on schedule the whole time. ... Things are really coming together," Garoppolo said. The young QB tore his ACL last year and has looked very rusty […]

Cowboys Still Talking With Dak Prescott, Amari Cooper

Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said the team isn't closing contract negotiations with quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver Amari Cooper, even when the season begins. "Oh, yeah, we’re open for business," Jones said. "We don’t put any deadlines on anything." Prescott and Cooper have gone under the radar with running back Ezekiel […]

David Freese To Return Sunday, Alex Verdugo Behind

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that corner infielder David Freese (hamstring) will come off the injured list on Sunday, Sept. 1. Outfielder Alex Verdugo (oblique) is still dealing with soreness and won't be activated the first week of September. Freese will return to a bench role for the final month. He doesn't have […]

Jesse Winker Won't Return Until September

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (neck) is eligible to return from the 10-day injured list on Thursday, but he won't return to the team until September. Winker last had a pinch-hit appearance on Aug. 18 before landing on the shelf. The 26-year-old has had his ups and downs this year, hitting .269/.357/.473 with 16 home […]

Sheldon Neuse Joining A's

The Oakland Athletics will call up third base prospect Sheldon Neuse to take the spot of Khris Davis on the active roster, according to a source. Davis went on the paternity list on Wednesday and will miss a few days. Neuse is the team's No. 8 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and was hitting an impressive […]