Rex Burkhead To Be Eased In

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (knee) has been cleared to play in Week 1 against the Texans, but he's expected to be eased into the mix with an acclimation process that needs to take place. Rookie Sony Michel (knee) will be questionable for the season opener, so it's possible the Pats lean more […]

Daryl Williams Practicing Again Thursday

Carolina Panthers right tackle Daryl Williams (knee) is practicing again on Thursday. Williams is recovering quickly from a torn MCL and dislocated kneecap, but it's unrealistic for him to be ready for Week 1 against the Cowboys. Carolina's offensive line will be a weakness for them as long as Williams isn't playing.

Jack Conklin Could Return Around Week 4

Tennessee Titans right tackle Jack Conklin (knee) is expected to return around Week 4. Conklin was limited in practice on Wednesday but just recently came off the Physically Unable to Perform list. Conklin is one of the best right tackles in the NFL, so the sooner Tennessee gets him back, the better.

Terrell Edmunds Expected To Start In Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie strong safety Terrell Edmunds is expected to start in Week 1 against the Browns, which would be the second straight year that their first-round pick will start in a season opener.

Browns Could Revisit Dez Bryant After Week 1

The Cleveland Browns could revisit free-agent Dez Bryant after Week 1 when the vested veteran guarantee expires, according to a league source. If Cleveland were to sign Bryant before the first game, his entire 2018 salary would be guaranteed. General manager John Dorsey, who is known to like Bryant, said "it's a week-to-week thing." The […]

Jakeem Grant Clears Concussion Protocol

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jakeem Grant (head) has cleared the concussion protocol ahead of Week 1 against the Titans. With Devante Parker (finger) already ruled out for the season opener, Grant should have an expanded role alongside Kenny Stills and Albert Wilson. However, he's still probably not a candidate for any starting lineups, and Danny […]

Rishard Matthews Could Have Reps Limited

After missing so much time in training camp and the preseason with a torn meniscus, Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (knee) knows his repetitions early in the year could be limited. “That is the kind of the plan, so wherever they need me,” he said. “The young guys have been doing good, so wherever […]

Jung Ho Kang, Chad Kuhl Working To Play In Games

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang (wrist) and starting pitcher Chad Kuhl (forearm) are hoping to play in competitive games before the end of the season. Kang had surgery to debride cartilage in his left wrist on Aug. 3, and he recently moved to the team's spring training facility in Florida. He is swinging a […]

Austin Seferian-Jenkins Expected To Return To Practice

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins (abdomen) is expected to return to practice on Thursday despite dealing with a core muscle injury. Seferian-Jenkins should be fine to play in Week 1 against the Giants, a team that was horrible at defending the tight end position in 2017. That will make ASF a TE1 sleeper in […]

Antonio Gates Optimistic Of Playing In Week 1

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates looked like his old self while running routes and catching passes from quarterback Philip Rivers in practice on Wednesday, and the veteran tight end is optimistic he'll be ready for Week 1 against the Chiefs. The 38-year-old wasn't listed on the injury report on Wednesday, which is a […]

MarQueis Gray Put On IR, Gavin Escobar Signs

The Miami Dolphins placed tight end MarQueis Gray (Achilles) on Injured Reserve on Thursday and re-signed tight end Gavin Escobar in a corresponding move. Gray was set to be the team's starting tight end, but he reportedly suffered a serious injury in practice on Wednesday. It's unclear if he'll be able to make it back […]

Blue Jays To Part Ways With John Gibbons After Season

The Toronto Blue Jays and manager John Gibbons are ready to part ways after the season, according to sources. One person familiar with the thinking of both sides said it was "99.9 percent done." Gibbons and general manager Ross Atkins are believed to have spoken multiple times about the plans. The expected plan is for […]

Good News For Zack Wheeler, Kevin Plawecki

CT scans on both New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (chest) and catcher Kevin Plawecki (ribs) were negative. Wheeler was hit in the chest by a line drive during his start against the Dodgers on Wednesday, while Plawecki was drilled in the ribs by a pitch. Wheeler gave up two homers but got the […]

Kyle Schwarber Day-To-Day

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber (back) left the game early on Wednesday with a back issue after sliding into third base, according to manager Joe Maddon. Schwarber told Maddon about his back and then hit a home run, but he was removed from the game after running around the bases gingerly. Maddon said Schwarber is […]

Michael Wacha To Make Rehab Start Friday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha (oblique) will start for Triple-A Memphis on Friday, and he'll be aiming for the 40-45 pitch range. Wacha was great for his owners before his injury, going 8-2 with a 3.20 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 71 strikeouts in 84 1/3 innings over 15 starts, but he's been out […]

Le'Veon Bell A Trade Candidate?

The Pittsburgh Steelers locker room is in disarray right now with running back Le'Veon Bell's holdout looking likely to bleed into the regular season. Many Steelers players are expressing disdain toward Bell at this point, and the situation may be irreparable. Yahoo's Brad Evans suggests that the only solution may be to trade Bell. It […]

Zack Wheeler, Kevin Plawecki Undergo X-Rays, CT Scan

New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (chest) and catcher Kevin Plawecki (ribs) both underwent CT scans after their win over the Dodgers on Wednesday. X-rays on Wheeler came back negative. Wheeler was hit by a comebacker in the chest, while Plawecki was drilled by a pitch in his ribs. Wheeler was sharp in the […]

Yadier Molina Injured Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (hamstring) was pulled from the game early with a tight left hamstring on Wednesday. Molina had a single and a strikeout before departing after he was caught stealing. The future Hall of Famer is batting .273 with 17 home runs, 61 RBI and four steals. It would be a […]

Ray-Ray McLoud Does Not Practice

Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Ray-Ray McLoud (knee) did not practice on Wednesday. McLoud doesn't look like he'll be available in Week 1 against the Ravens. There is opportunity in a thin Buffalo receiving room, but McLoud is currently behind Kelvin Benjamin, Zay Jones, Andrew Holmes and Jeremy Kerley on the depth chart. McLoud should […]

Keke Coutee Limited Wednesday

Houston Texans rookie wide receiver Keke Coutee (hamstring) was limited in practice Wednesday. Coutee has promise in the long term, but he missed valuable repetitions in training camp and is likely to make more of an impact on special teams this year. He's also buried on the depth chart behind DeAndre Hopkins, Will Fuller and […]

David Hess To Start Saturday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher David Hess has been tabbed to start against the Rays on Saturday. Hess has gone 3-9 with a 5.27 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and weak 6.0 K/9 in 17 outings (15 starts) for the Orioles this year. He's not a recommended fantasy streamer in any league.

Aroldis Chapman Playing Catch

New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman (knee) has been playing catch on flat ground and walking on a treadmill. There remains no timetable for Chapman's return, and there remains a chance that he won't return this season. His fantasy owners need to prepare for that possibility. In the meantime, David Robertson is the best option […]

Eddie Rosario Planning To Work Out Again

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario (quadriceps) is planning on doing more light jogging on Wednesday and will take batting practice on the field in advance of a potential weekend return. Rosario, one of the team's best hitters this year, has been out since Aug. 30. He's hitting .292 on the year with 22 home runs, […]

Miguel Sano Hopes To Hit Friday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (leg), who was limping noticeably on Wednesday after injuring himself on a slide on Tuesday, is hoping to hit on the field as soon as Friday. Sano was carted off the field on Tuesday but was diagnosed with a bone bruise in his surgically repaired left leg. It's unclear […]

Clint Frazier Unlikely To Return This Year

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier (head) had a concussion setback and is now unlikely to return this year, according to manager Aaron Boone. Frazier has dealt with concussion issues since all the way back in spring training and last played for the Yankees in mid-July. The soon-to-be 24-year-old had just 34 at-bats in the […]

Didi Gregorius Likely To Be Activated Friday

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (heel) is likely to be activated from the disabled list on Friday, according to manager Aaron Boone. Fantasy owners can't wait to get Gregorius back into their lineups, and they should be able to do so this weekend. He's hitting .270/.333/.482 with 22 home runs, 74 RBI, 76 runs […]

Jason Heyward Hasn't Resumed Baseball Activities

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (hamstring) has yet to resume baseball activities. With just weeks left in the 2018 regular season, Heyward is running out of time to rejoin the team. He has been a bit of a surprise with the bat this year, but fantasy owners can leave him to the waiver wire in […]

Brett Anderson To Throw Again Saturday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Brett Anderson (forearm) had a successful bullpen session on Wednesday, and he will throw a simulated game on Saturday, according to manager Bob Melvin. If he comes out of Saturday's session without any setbacks, he could return and start on the team's next road trip. While Anderson lacks much fantasy upside […]

Shohei Ohtani Hasn't Decided On Surgery

Los Angeles Angels general manager Billy Eppler said starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) has not formally decided yet on whether he will undergo Tommy John surgery. The GM also wouldn't say whether or not it's realistic for Ohtani to return as a hitter next year if he has the surgery. The recommendation that Ohtani […]

Rishard Matthews Not On Injury Report

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (knee) is not listed on the team's Week 1 injury report against the Dolphins. Matthews was on the Physically Unable to Perform list for most of training camp, so he'll be notably behind Corey Davis and Taylor Lewan heading into the season opener. To be safe, fantasy owners should […]