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Jaguars Comfortable With Receiving Depth
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone said the team is "comfortable" with who they have on roster after the season-ending injury to wide receiver Marqise Lee (knee), meaning the team is unlikely to consider free-agent receiver Dez Bryant. With Lee now out for all of 2018, Keelan Cole, Dede Westbrook and Donte Moncrief will likely […]
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Robby Anderson's Case Still Under Review
New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson's case remains under review by the NFL. Although unlikely at this point, Anderson could still face a suspension from the league despite clearing up his misdemeanor reckless driving charge earlier this summer. Anderson was the team's leading receiver in 2017 and could fit the bill again this year […]
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Evan Engram Not Practicing Monday
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (head) will not practice on Monday, but he's wearing a helmet and playing catch. The Giants appear to be playing it cautious with Engram. Assuming he doesn't have any setbacks, he should be ready for Week 1. The second-year tight end had an excellent rookie season and should […]
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DeVante Parker Not Catching Passes
Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase said that wide receiver Devante Parker (finger) still cannot catch passes and doesn't know if the receiver will be able to play in Week 1 against the Titans. With just two weeks from the regular season opener, it's looking doubtful that Parker will be ready to contribute. The 25-year-old […]
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K.J. Wright Receives Treatment On Knee
Seattle Seahawks linebacker K.J. Wright (knee) is receiving "medical treatment" on his knee this week. The exact nature of the injury hasn't been confirmed, but Wright may be undergoing a Regenokine "blood-spinning" procedure. He would be expected to be back for the regular season opener against the Broncos on Sept. 9. Wright had a similar […]
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Phillies Claim Jose Bautista On Waivers
The Philadelphia Phillies have claimed New York Mets outfielder Jose Bautista on revocable trade waivers, according to sources. The two teams are discussing a trade, but it would need to be finalized by Tuesday. The veteran outfielder slumped badly at the start of August but has a .738 OPS in has last 14 games. Overall […]
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Giants, Odell Beckham Jr. Closing In On Five-Year Extension
The New York Giants and star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. are closing in on a five-year contract extension that could be finalized Monday afternoon. The deal will average $18 million per year ($90 million total) with another $5 million in escalators. The full guarantee will be for $41 million with an injury guarantee of […]
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Ryan Rua Beginning Rehab Assignment Monday
Texas Rangers outfielder Ryan Rua (back) will report to Double-A Frisco on Monday to begin his rehab assignment, and he's expected to play five innings in the outfield. Rua hasn't played for Texas since July 26 and is batting just .194/.223/.371 with six homers and 12 RBI on the season. He'll just be outfield depth […]
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Max Fried Activated From DL, Optioned To Minors
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (groin) was activated from the 10-day disabled list on Monday and was then optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett. Fried has been good for the Braves this year, going 1-4 with a 3.14 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 36 strikeouts in 28 2/3 innings over 10 appearances (five starts). He'll be an […]
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David Wright In Wait-And-See Mode
New York Mets third baseman David Wright (shoulder) remains in wait-and-see mode on his rehab assignment as the team tries to determine if he can actually help the team down the stretch. His rehab assignment expires in four days and rosters expand on Sept. 1. He has gone 6-for-32 in 10 games with Single-A St. […]
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Aaron Judge Still In Holding Pattern
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (wrist) remains in a holding pattern a month after being hit by a pitch. Manager Aaron Boone said Judge hasn't been able to swing a bat. "Same stuff. Again, just waiting for that pain to get out," Boone said. "Once that fracture is healed, let him go." Judge remains […]
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Yankees Optimistic Didi Gregorius, Gary Sanchez Will Return Soon
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone is optimistic that shortstop Didi Gregorius (heel) and catcher Gary Sanchez (groin) will return in time for the team's West Coast road trip that starts on Sept. 3 in Oakland. Sanchez was 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored on Sunday for the Gulf Coast Yankees in his […]
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Olivier Vernon Avoids Major Injury
New York Giants linebacker Olivier Vernon (ankle) suffered a sprained ankle in practice on Sunday, according to a source informed of the player's condition. He's also dealing with a deep bone bruise high on his ankle that clouds his timetable for a return. Head coach Pat Shurmur said Vernon is day-to-day on Monday. The 27-year-old […]
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D.J. Foster Has Torn ACL
Arizona Cardinals running back D.J. Foster (knee) was carted off the field during the preseason game against the Cowboys on Sunday and suffered a torn ACL, according to a source. That will end Foster's season. He wasn't on the fantasy radar after 13 carries for 43 yards and no touchdowns in 10 games with the […]
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Eric Decker Announces Retirement
New England Patriots wide receiver Eric Decker announced his retirement on Instagram on Sunday. Decker was signed by the Patriots during training camp but failed to produce and saw the writing on the wall before final cuts. The veteran caught just two of seven targets for 12 yards in the last two preseason contests against […]
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Marqise Lee Out For The Season
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marqise Lee (knee) will miss the entire 2018 season after suffering a serious knee injury in the third preseason game over the weekend. He will undergo season-ending surgery and will be placed on Injured Reserve, according to head coach Doug Marrone. A source said that Lee suffered ligament damage in his […]
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Zack Martin's MRI Yields Good Results
Updating a previous report, Dallas Cowboys offensive guard Zack Martin's (knee) MRI results showed no significant injury to his left knee, according to a source. Martin could be ready for the season opener on Sept. 9 against the Panthers. Martin hasn't missed a single game in his four years and is a Pro Bowl offensive […]
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Josh James Could Make Spot Start This Year
Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said that pitching prospect Josh James could make a spot start this season. He will be placed on the 40-man roster eventually in order to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. James has gotten up to 100 mph with his fastball this year and is ranked as the […]
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Jose Altuve Could Be Back Tuesday
Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said "it is not out of the realm of possibility" that second baseman Jose Altuve (knee) comes off the disabled list on Tuesday to face the Mariners. The Astros could really use their best player back as they battle with the A's for first place in the division. Altuve […]
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Ben Garland Likely Out This Week
Atlanta Falcons offensive guard Ben Garland has an undisclosed strain and is likely to be out this week. It doesn't sound like this is a significant injury, so Garland should be fine heading into the regular season opener. He's been one of the more successful offensive guards in the NFL.
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Zack Martin Has Hyperextended Knee
Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl right guard Zack Martin (knee) suffered a hyperextended left knee in the preseason game on Saturday and will undergo an MRI exam on Sunday, according to a source. Head coach Jason Garrett said the team's medical staff was "somewhat optimistic based on the initial observation." Martin has not missed a game […]
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Nick Perry To Be Activated Off PUP
The Green Bay Packers expect linebacker Nick Perry (ankle) to be activated off the Physically Unable to Perform list on Sunday. He has been out since arriving to training camp after having offseason surgery. Perry might struggle to be at full strength for Week 1, but he'll be a regular contributor on defense in 2018 […]
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Ameer Abdullah Has Improved Ball Security
Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia said running back Ameer Abdullah has made strides in his ball security despite fumbling twice on Friday in the preseason game. Abdullah fumbled a handoff on the second offensive play and muffed a kickoff later in the first half, but the team recovered both fumbles. In 2015, Abdullah lost […]
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Didi Gregorius Injures Heel
New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (heel) left the game early on Sunday with a bruised left heel and will go to the hospital for more tests. Gregorius had a single, run scored and RBI in his lone plate appearance Sunday. He's been great for fantasy owners in all leagues this year, hitting .270 with […]
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Touki Toussaint Likely To Rejoin Rotation This Week
Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Touki Toussaint is expected to rejoin the rotation and start Thursday or Friday against the Marlins. The high-upside arm was great in his major league debut against the same Marlins on Aug. 13, allowing just one run while walking two and fanning four in six innings for a win. He has […]
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Yu Darvish To Undergo MRI
Updating a previous report, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish (elbow) will undergo an MRI exam after feeling pain in his arm after he warmed up for the second inning in his minor league rehab outing. He said the pain was similar to what he felt after his last rehab start in June. This is […]
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Redskins To Host Adrian Peterson
The Washington Redskins will host free-agent running back Adrian Peterson on Monday, according to sources. The Redskins are looking for more bodies at the position with rookie Derrius Guice (knee) out for the season and Samaje Perine (ankle) and Byron Marshall (ankle) also sidelined. Peterson would be an intriguing option to push Rob Kelley for […]
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AJ McCarron Going For Second Opinion
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said quarterback AJ McCarron (shoulder) is going for a second opinion, as tests on his broken collarbone were "not totally conclusive." McCarron was injured in the team's second preseason game last week. While he might not have to miss as much time depending on the tests, his injury gives […]
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Richard Rodgers Week-To-Week
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Richard Rodgers (knee) is being listed as week-to-week with a knee injury he suffered in the last preseason game. Rodgers is third on the depth chart behind Zach Ertz and rookie Dallas Goedert, so he can be ignored in fantasy.
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Nick Foles To Practice Sunday
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (shoulder) is fine and will return to practice on Sunday, according to head coach Doug Pederson. Foles was injured in the preseason game last week, but it obviously didn't keep him out for long. With Carson Wentz (knee) questionable for Week 1, Foles is a huge security blanket for the […]
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