Patrick Mahomes to Play First Quarter in Preseason Game

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that quarterback Patrick Mahomes will play the first quarter in the team's preseason opener on Saturday against the Arizona Cardinals. The Kansas City Star's Sam McDowell would be surprised if Mahomes plays the entire quarter with the starters. The six-time Pro Bowler, two-time MVP and three-time Super […]

Brian Thomas Jr. Back at Practice on Thursday

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (illness) is back at training camp practice on Thursday, according to Michael DiRocco of ESPN. Thomas returns after sitting out on Wednesday while being under the weather. Head coach Liam Coen said that "everybody" will play in the preseason opener this Saturday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, so Thomas […]

Cole Kmet Back at Practice on Thursday

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (undisclosed) returned to training camp practice on Thursday after leaving Tuesday's session early with an undisclosed ailment, according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune. Kmet avoided a serious injury earlier this week and should be just fine to play in the Week 1 regular-season opener in early September. […]

Travis Hunter to Play Offense and Defense in Preseason Opener

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen said that "everybody" will play in the preseason opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers. How long the first-team offense stays on the field is to be determined. Coen also added that rookie first-round two-way star Travis Hunter will play both receiver and cornerback in the game. The 22-year-old Heisman Trophy […]

Jaxson Dart to Play in Preseason Opener

New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart will play in the team's preseason opener this Saturday against the Buffalo Bills, according to head coach Brian Daboll. It's unclear how long Dart will play or if starter Russell Wilson will also get some reps in. The G-Men traded back into the first round in the NFL […]

Brandon Aiyuk Not Expected to be Cleared for Week 1

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said that he "doesn't think" wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (knee) will be cleared for Week 1, although there's still no official timetable set for his return after he tore both his ACL and MCL last year. Aiyuk has been on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list since the […]

Luis Urias Back in Lineup for Series Finale

Athletics infielder Luis Urias (back) has returned to second base and will hit eighth in Thursday's series finale in D.C. against the Washington Nationals and left-hander Mitchell Parker. Urias was pulled from Sunday's game with lower-back issues and missed the next two games. The 28-year-old is back now, though, with Max Schuemann moving to third […]

Cole Ragans Playing Catch Up to 120 Feet

Kansas City Royals left-hander Cole Ragans (shoulder) remains on track in his pitching progression and is playing catch up to 120 feet, according to MLB.com. Ragans is recovering from a left rotator-cuff strain that initially landed him on the 15-day injured list on June 11. He was transferred to the 60-day IL on July 8 […]

Jac Caglianone has Yet to Run

Kansas City Royals rookie outfielder Jac Caglianone (hamstring) has been able to hit and throw but hasn't introduced running into his rehab program yet after landing on the 10-day injured list on July 27 with a strained left hamstring, according to MLB.com. The 22-year-old left-handed slugger took live at-bats against rehabbing right-hander Michael Lorenzen last […]

Michael Lorenzen Goes Three Innings in Rehab Start

Kansas City Royals right-hander Michael Lorenzen (oblique) made his first minor-league rehab start on Tuesday with Double-A Northwest Arkansas and allowed four runs on four hits (two homers) while walking three and striking out five in three innings of work. Lorenzen threw 66 pitches in the outing, per MLB.com. The 33-year-old veteran wasn't great in […]

Jonny DeLuca Pulled Early With Hamstring Tightness on Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jonny DeLuca (hamstring) was removed from Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels in the sixth inning due to left-hamstring tightness, according to Ryan Bass of Bally Sports. Before departing, DeLuca 1-for-3 with a triple before being replaced in center field by Jake Mangum. The 27-year-old should be considered day-to-day […]

Chase Meidroth Remains Out on Wednesday

Chicago White Sox rookie middle infielder Chase Meidroth (thumb) remains out of action for Wednesday's contest in Seattle against the Mariners at T-Mobile Park. Lenyn Sosa will get the nod at the keystone and will hit in the two-hole versus Mariners right-hander George Kirby. Meidroth is missing his fifth straight game, so if he's unable […]

Tetairoa McMillan has "Shown Flashes of Greatness"

Carolina Panthers rookie first-round wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan is the team's standout performer at training camp so far, in the opinion of ESPN's David Newton. He goes on to write that McMillan has had up-and-down moments, but he's also "shown flashes of greatness" that wasn't available to young quarterback Bryce Young in 2024. Newton believes […]

Michael Wilson Wearing Non-Contact Jersey

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson (concussion) was back at the team's training camp practice on Wednesday and was wearing a yellow, non-contact jersey, according to Bo Brack of PHNX Sports. Wilson was in the league's concussion protocols after a scary collision with defensive back Budda Baker late last week. We'd be surprised if Wilson […]

Jonnu Smith Back at Practice on Wednesday

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith (knee) was back on the practice field at training camp on Wednesday after missing the very end of practice on Tuesday, according to Alan Saunders of PGH Steelers Now. The Steelers weren't in pads on Wednesday, but it's still a good sign that Smith's knee injury isn't very serious. […]

Marquise Brown Not Expected to Need Ankle Surgery

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise Brown (ankle) is making progress in his recovery from an ankle injury at training camp and is not expected to need surgery, according to head coach Andy Reid. "Making progress, but it's in that ankle area, so we just want to make sure it is right," Reid said. "That's […]

Jordan Addison Won't Appeal Three-Game Suspension

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison said he's not planning on appealing his three-game suspension for violating the league's substance-abuse policy, stemming from his DUI arrest in 2024. "I'm going to let it go as is and put it behind me," Addison said. It's official that the 23-year-old will miss the first three weeks of […]

MarShawn Lloyd the RB3 on First Unofficial Depth Chart

Green Bay Packers second-year running back MarShawn Lloyd (groin) is listed as the No. 3 RB behind starter Josh Jacobs and No. 2 Emanuel Wilson on the team's first unofficial depth chart of the preseason. The expectation was that Lloyd would become Jacobs' primary backup in his second year in the NFL, but the 24-year-old […]

Jordan Love Talks Up Rookie Matthew Golden

When asked who the Green Bay Packers' most impressive newcomer has been this summer at training camp, quarterback Jordan Love said rookie first-round wide receiver Matthew Golden without hesitation. "He's gonna be a stud," Love said. "Very aggressive hands, smooth route-runner, he's got speed." There will once again be plenty of competition for targets in […]

Romeo Doubs' Top-End Speed Reaching New Level, Creating More Separation

Zach Jacobson of 247 Sports writes that "something is just different about" wide receiver Romeo Doubs this summer at training camp. "His top-end speed has reached a new level. Feels like there's a new clip every day of him getting behind the secondary." Christian Watson (knee) could miss half of the season after tearing his […]

Aaron Jones Listed as RB1 on First Depth Chart

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones is listed as the starting running back on the team's first unofficial depth chart of the preseason, according to Vikings beat writer Craig Peters. Jordan Mason is listed as Jones' primary backup, with Ty Chandler, Zavier Scott and Tre Stewart behind him. Jones is still the top dog in […]

T.J. Hockenson Practices on Wednesday

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (hip, leg) will take part in Wednesday's training camp practice, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell. Hockenson injured his hip/leg during Saturday's practice and was walking around with a noticeable limp, but it wasn't a serious injury, and he's already back on the practice field. It wouldn't be a […]

Evan Carter Hopes to Ramp Things Up After Receiving Injection

Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter (back) said he had an injection in his back and is hoping to ramp things up as early as this Friday, according to Jeff Wilson of DLLS Sports. Back spasms sent Carter to the 10-day injured list last weekend, but the 22-year-old is hoping he can rejoin the big-league squad […]

George Springer Hasn't Started Rehab Assignment

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (concussion) did not start his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday as previously expected, per Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. "He's going to go through everything. I think there still needs to be some tests done to see if he can get cleared for today," manager John Schneider […]

Nolan Arenado Could Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (shoulder) will report to Jupiter, Fla., to start a minor-league rehab assignment on Friday, according to manager Oliver Marmol. The Cardinals think that after Arenado's shoulder strengthens, he could play in games soon in the rookie-level Florida Complex League. The 34-year-old veteran is on the 10-day injured with […]

Jerar Encarnacion to Miss Time After Injuring Hamstring on Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jerar Encarnacion (hamstring) was pulled from Wednesday's game early against the Pittsburgh Pirates after injuring his right hamstring while trying to beat out an infield single at PNC Park. Manager Bob Melvin said that Encarnacion is going to miss some time and added that the injury isn't good. Encarnacion will go […]

Luis Urias Remains Out With Back Injury

Athletics infielder Luis Urias (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the hosting Washington Nationals in D.C. Max Schuemann will make another start at second base and will hit ninth against Nationals right-hander Cade Cavalli, who will be making his first major-league start since 2022. Urias has been out since suffering from […]

Justin Jefferson Still Not Practicing

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (hamstring) remains sidelined at training camp practice on Wednesday, according to Kevin Seifert of ESPN. Jefferson's left-hamstring strain that he suffered on July 24 isn't serious, but the Vikings continue to play it safe with one of the top pass-catchers in the NFL during camp. The Vikings aren't at […]

"Part of the Plan" for Malik Nabers to Miss Practice Time

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers said it was "part of the plan" for him to miss the final few portions of training camp practice on Wednesday, per SNY's Connor Hughes. The Giants are trying to make sure Nabers is ready for Week 1 in early September. The 22-year-old second-year wideout has dealt with […]

Willson Contreras Out on Wednesday With Stomach Bug

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras (illness) is out of action on Wednesday against the hosting Los Angeles Dodgers in the series finale with a stomach bug, according to John Denton of MLB.com. Contreras could be available to pinch hit late in the game. Alec Burleson is starting at first base and is in […]