Kenjon Barner To Be Main Kick Returner

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said that running back Kenjon Barner will "lead the way for us" at the return position. It doesn't mean much unless you're in a deep league that counts return yardage. Barner, 30, played in nine games with the Patriots and Panthers last year and ran the ball just 19 […]

Dare Ogunbowale Impressing With Route Running

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Dare Ogunbowale has outperformed veteran Andre Ellington in the battle for the third-down role, although Ellington has familiarity with head coach Bruce Arians' offense from their time in Arizona. Ogunbowale looks powerful between the tackles and is a very strong route runner. "Just being able to finish runs ... [Ogunbowale's] […]

Peyton Barber Ahead Of Ronald Jones II?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber, who led the team last year with 871 rushing yards and five touchdowns, has gotten first-team carries ahead of Ronald Jones II this preseason. Barber is good at getting yards after contact and is more trustworthy with the ball in his hands. Jones was gaining steam after a […]

D.K. Metcalf Recovering Nicely After Surgery

Seattle Seahawks rookie wide receiver D.K. Metcalf (knee) will be active and doing stuff next week, according to head coach Pete Carroll. Carroll also said there has been no swelling in Metcalf's knee since his surgery. There's still a chance that Metcalf makes his NFL debut in Week 1, but it's looking doubtful as of […]

Hype Building Around Dede Westbrook

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook was targeted by quarterback Nick Foles on seven of his 10 throws in the preseason game on Thursday night. Offensive coordinator John DeFilippo told Troy Aikman that Westbrook is the best route runner he's ever been around. Westbrook is the team's No. 1 receiver in an offense that should […]

Amari Cooper Dealing With Muscle Strain

Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said that wide receiver Amari Cooper (foot) is dealing with a muscle strain in his foot. It was previously believed that he was suffering from plantar fasciitis, but whatever the diagnosis, Cooper has said that he's not overly concerned and has been productive while playing through the injury […]

Dustin May To Start Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie starting pitcher Dustin May will start on Monday against the Padres. The 21-year-old from Texas has made three starts and one relief outing since making his major league debut and has a 4.26 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 15 K's and three walks in 19 innings for the Blue. It remains to be […]

Mitch Haniger Shut Down Again

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (back, groin) will be temporarily shut down again to wait for his back issues to clear up. It's usually never a good year with you rupture a testicle. Haniger has been out since that happened on June 6, and it's looking like he won't be able to contribute for fantasy […]

Diontae Johnson Set Back By Injuries

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver Diontae Johnson (hip, legs) may not play in the preseason game on Sunday against the Titans. The third-rounder out of Toledo hasn't practiced since he caught three passes for 46 yards and a touchdown in the preseason game against the Chiefs last Saturday. The Steelers would like to see more […]

Jaron Brown Likely To Be No. 2 Wideout To Open Season

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaron Brown is likely to be the team's No. 2 receiver behind Tyler Lockett to open the season until rookie D.K. Metcalf is back to full strength. David Moore suffered a serious injury in practice on Thursday and could open the year on Injured Reserve. Brown caught two of three targets […]

Luke Voit Begins Rehab Assignment Friday

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (hernia) will start his minor league rehab assignment on Friday, and the team is hoping he'll come off the injured list when they return from their road trip in a week. That means that Voit should be returning right before the calendar flips to September. The 28-year-old should […]

Hunter Pence Scratched On Friday

Texas Rangers outfielder Hunter Pence (back) was scratched from the starting lineup on Friday with lower back tightness. Nick Solak is serving as the designated hitter and will bat fifth against White Sox starter Dylan Cease. Consider Pence day-to-day for now. Solak, who was acquired from the Rays this summer, has burst onto the scene […]

Drew Lock An Option For Injured Reserve

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio said it's a possibility that rookie quarterback Drew Lock (thumb) begins the season on Injured Reserve. Lock suffered a severely sprained right thumb during a sack early in the third quarter of the preseason game on Monday against the 49ers. He'll be limited to conditioning work the remainder of […]

Derwin James To Begin Season On IR

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James (foot) had successful surgery on Thursday to fix a stress reaction of the fifth metatarsal in his right foot and will be placed on Injured Reserve to begin the season. James was an All-Pro and was elected to the Pro Bowl in his rookie season after totaling 75 solo […]

Aledmys Diaz To Start Rehab Assignment Saturday

Houston Astros infielder Aledmys Diaz (head) will start his rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday and will play both Saturday and Sunday. The 29-year-old Cuban should return to the Astros at some point next week, where he'll help fill the void left by Carlos Correa's (back) injury. Diaz has been a decent utility […]

Nick Markakis Ahead Of Schedule

Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis (wrist) is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a fractured wrist, according to manager Brian Snitker. Markakis will need at least several more weeks before he even considers a return to Atlanta, which is too late for fantasy owners in 2019. The 35-year-old veteran was hitting .284/.358/.429 with nine […]

Jose Martinez Expects To Start Rehab Assignment Monday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jose Martinez (shoulder) said that he expects to start his rehab assignment with Double-A Springfield on Monday. Barring any setbacks, Martinez could return to the Cardinals at some point late next week. The 31-year-old is hitting .266/.336/.401 on the season with 10 home runs, 42 runs and 40 RBI in 312 […]

Miguel Rojas Beginning Rehab Assignment Friday

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas (hamstring) will begin his rehab assignment with High-A Jupiter on Friday and is scheduled to play five innings. The 30-year-old has been out most of August but could return to the Fish before the end of the month. Rojas is hitting a respectable .289/.344/.384 but lacks power (four homers) and […]

Eric Skoglund To Start Sunday

Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost said that pitcher Eric Skoglund will make the start on Sunday against the Indians. Skoglund has yet to pitch in the big leagues in 2019 and was 1-6 with a 5.14 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and meager 6.3 K/9 in 70 innings (13 starts, one relief outing) last season. The […]

Danny Duffy To Make Rehab Start Sunday

Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost said that starting pitcher Danny Duffy (hamstring) will make a rehab start for Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Sunday. Duffy should be able to return to the rotation before season's end, but he's unlikely to help fantasy owners much. The left-hander has had another rough season for the rebuilding Royals, […]

Reds Activate Derek Dietrich

The Cincinnati Reds activated second baseman/outfielder Derek Dietrich (shoulder) from the injured list on Friday. Dietrich missed 16 games with left shoulder inflammation and was 2-for-11 with two runs, two strikeouts and a hit by pitch in three rehab games. He's at first base and is hitting seventh against Pirates starter Mitch Keller in his […]

Joe Ross Expected To Start Saturday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross (leg) is expected to make his start on Saturday against the Cubs. Ross was hit by a comebacker in his last start earlier this week, but X-rays were negative and he should be good to go this weekend. The right-hander has been very good for the Nats this month, […]

Max Scherzer Must Monitor Back Injury

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (back) played catch without issue on Friday but said he's "not out of the woods yet" with his injury. He will monitor his back moving forward. The Nats ace returned from the injured list on Thursday and was effective in his four innings. His velocity wasn't at its normal […]

Matt Carpenter Sitting Out Again

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter is not in the lineup for the second straight day on Friday. Tommy Edman is at third base again and will hit seventh against Rockies starter Peter Lambert. Carp has been atrocious since returning from his injury and has just never really hit a stride all season. As […]

Cowboys Confident Ezekiel Elliott Deal Will Be Done By Opener

Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones is confident that the team will strike a deal with running back Ezekiel Elliott before Week 1 against the Giants. The Cowboys have had an offer on the table for nearly three weeks that would make Elliott the second-highest paid back ahead of Le'Veon Bell's $13.125 million average […]

Equanimeous St. Brown Likely Out 4-6 Weeks

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown (ankle) suffered a high ankle sprain in the preseason game on Thursday night against the Raiders and is likely to be out four to six weeks, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. X-rays came back negative on his ankle. St. Brown wasn't much of a target to […]

Jacoby Brissett Won't Play Saturday

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett will not play in the preseason game on Saturday against the Bears, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The Colts are sitting the majority of their starters this weekend, and Brissett could be forced to start in Week 1 due to the injury to Andrew Luck (ankle). The Colts are […]

David Moore Not Expected To Be Ready For Opener

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver David Moore (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury in practice on Thursday, and head coach Pete Carroll said that Moore is not expected to be ready for the start of the regular season. Moore is getting a second opinion but isn't expected to require surgery, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. With […]

Taylor Lewan Officially Suspended

Tennessee Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan will officially be suspended the first four games of the season after losing the appeal of his four-game ban for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing drugs. Veteran swing tackle Dennis Kelly will take over the blind side to start the year, but it'll be a downgrade for the […]

Cam Newton Injured Thursday

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (foot) suffered a foot injury in the preseason game against the Patriots on Thursday. Newton was 4-for-6 for 30 yards before exiting after he was sacked outside the pocket. For those that already drafted Newton as their starting quarterback, you'll be holding your breath until we find out more about […]