Zane Gonzalez Wins Kicking Job

Cleveland Browns place kicker Zane Gonzalez appears to have won the kicking job after the team cut kicker Ross Martin on Tuesday. A seventh-round pick last year, Gonzalez made just 15 of his 20 attempts for the 0-16 Browns in 2017. While Cleveland's offense should be much improved this year, Gonzalez isn't worth drafting in […]

Matt Bush Won't Return This Year

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Matt Bush (elbow) said he won't make it back on the mound this year. He has started a throwing program, but the remaining schedule won't give him enough time to return. After saving 10 games in 2017, Bush has been a disappointment this year with no saves, and he's thrown just […]

Aroldis Chapman Receives Another Injection

New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman (knee) received a second platelet-rich plasma injection in his knee, but manager Aaron Boone said it was part of the original plan. There remains no timetable for the lefty flamethrower's return, and his fantasy owners must be patient. In his absence since last week, the Yankees have used a […]

Christian Vazquez To Return This Weekend

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez (finger) will come off the disabled list weekend to face the White Sox. Vazquez is more of a defensive standout than a fantasy option for his bat. He was hitting only .213 with three home runs and 14 RBI in 207 at-bats before his injury. Vazquez will return to […]

Didi Gregorius Works Out Tuesday

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (heel) hit in the cages on Tuesday and took ground balls as well. He is set to do work in the weight room and could run on the field on Wednesday. Gregorius could return as soon as Sept. 3. He's been great for his fantasy owners this year with […]

Carlos Dunlap Lands Three-Year Extension

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carlos Dunlap signed a three-year, $45 million contract extension on Tuesday, according to a source. The 29-year-old Dunlap is part of a very disruptive defensive line in Cincinnati. He recorded 46 tackles and 7.5 sacks along with a forced fumble and an interception returned for a touchdown in 2017. Dunlap has […]

Geno Atkins Signs Four-Year Extension

Cincinnati Bengals two-time All-Pro defensive tackle Geno Atkins signed a four-year contract extension on Tuesday. Atkins was heading into the final year of a five-year deal he signed in 2013. Atkins is an anchor on the team's defensive line and recorded 46 tackles and nine sacks in 2017. He's had at least nine sacks in […]

Steelers Unlikely To Hold Le'Veon Bell Back In Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner said it's unlikely that the team will scale running back Le'Veon Bell back at all in Week 1 after he hasn't participated at all in training camp or the preseason for the second straight year. "That’s a hard question because that’s Le’Veon Bell...There are things he can do that, […]

Aaron Judge Still Not Swinging

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (wrist) has still not resumed swinging a bat. Judge's fantasy owners are beginning to get stir crazy, as the slugging outfielder was initially expected to be sidelined only three weeks when he was injured on July 26. At this rate, there's chance he won't be ready until mid-September. Brett […]

Sony Michel Limited In Practice

New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) remained limited in practice on Tuesday, according to running backs coach Ivan Fears. "He’s still under doctors’ care. They haven’t totally freed him up for us to do everything with him, so we’re doing everything we possibly can to keep him up to date," Fears said. […]

Doug Baldwin's Knee Will Be An Issue All Year

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (knee) said he's at 80 to 85 percent health right now and that his knee injury is something he'll have to deal with all year. It's not something his fantasy owners want to hear at all. It appears Baldwin will be able to suit up for Week 1 in […]

Forrest Whitley Lands On Minor League DL

Houston Astros starting pitcher prospect Forrest Whitley (lat) was placed on the minor league disabled list on Tuesday. Whitley has a ton of promise as the team's top prospect and the seventh overall prospect in baseball, according to MLB.com, but he's pitched just 26 1/3 innings this year for Double-A Corpus Christi due to injuries […]

Brett Anderson Put On DL Tuesday

The Oakland Athletics placed starting pitcher Brett Anderson (forearm) on the disabled list on Tuesday with a left forearm strain. The southpaw was having a good year for the A's but was lit up by the Astros for five runs in 2 2/3 innings on Monday. Overall, he's 3-4 with a 4.02 ERA, 1.25 WHIP […]

Mike Shildt To Remain As Permanent Manager

The St. Louis Cardinals are announcing that interim manager Mike Shildt will be named as the permanent manager moving forward. The Cardinals have made a second-half run under Shildt and are 4.5 games behind the Cubs for the National League Central lead. They have also worked their way into the top wild-card spot in the […]

Samaje Perine On Track To Play In Preseason Finale

Washington Redskins running back Samaje Perine (ankle) will be ready for the final preseason game on Thursday against the Ravens, according to head coach Jay Gruden. Perine could be playing for a roster spot after the team signed Adrian Peterson. Rob Kelley and Kapri Bibbs are also in the mix for roster spots alongside third-down […]

Roquan Smith Unlikely To Play Thursday

Chicago Bears rookie linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring) returned to practice on Tuesday, but head coach Matt Nagy said Smith is unlikely to play in the preseason finale on Thursday against the Bills. Smith got a late start to training camp due to a contract holdout, and the injury further set him back. Expected to be […]

David Wright Won't Be Activated Soon

New York Mets general manager John Ricco said third baseman David Wright (shoulder) isn't a realistic option to join the team anytime soon. "It's unrealistic to think he'd be activated any time soon based on what we've seen to this point," Ricco said. Wright hasn't hit particularly well on his rehab assignment with Single-A St. […]

Peter Alonso Won't Be Called Up

New York Mets general manager John Ricco said first base prospect Peter Alonso won't be called up in September. With the Mets trying to find playing time for Jay Bruce, Dominic Smith and Wilmer Flores at first down the stretch, there just isn't room for Alonso. Make no mistake, though, that he'll be considered for […]

Marlon Mack Improving

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (hamstring) has made good progress over the last two days, according to head coach Frank Reich. Mack still isn't a lock to be ready for Week 1, however, which further complicates an already clouded running back by committee picture. Mack should lead the way when healthy, but Robert Turbin […]

Jordy Nelson Could Be Derek Carr's Safety Blanket

ESPN's Paul Gutierrez doesn't expect Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jordy Nelson to put up huge numbers this year with the offense revolving so much around Amari Cooper, but Nelson should help fill the void left by Michael Crabtree as quarterback Derek Carr's "security blanket." Nelson still has plenty of speed to create separation, and his […]

John Ross Still Working To Earn Team's Trust

Cincinnati Bengals second-year wideout John Ross flashed with a 57-yard touchdown in the last preseason game, but he continues to show inconsistency and is working to earn the team's trust, according to ESPN's Katherine Terrell. Terrell believes that receiver Tyler Boyd could wind up having more value in point-per-reception leagues since he'll be used more […]

Sammy Watkins Must Earn His Keep

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins has been quiet in training camp and the preseason, and the passing game so far has heavily favored receiver Tyreek Hill and tight end Travis Kelce. Watkins signed a three-year, $48 million deal in the offseason and has been learning all three receiver positions while trying to develop […]

Royce Freeman Must Be Able To Pass Protect

Denver Broncos rookie running back Royce Freeman has looked good with the ball in his hands so far this preseason, but in order for him to see more playing time in the regular season he must improve his pass protection. The Broncos are high on Freeman, and general manager John Elway said "we haven't had […]

Rashaad Penny Expected To Be Back For Week 1

Seattle Seahawks rookie first-round pick Rashaad Penny (finger) is expected to be back by Week 1 and should have a sizeable role in the offense, according to head coach Pete Carroll. However, Penny won't be taking the starting role away from Chris Carson anytime soon. Carson has been very impressive throughout offseason workouts and into […]

Jaguars Relying On Donte Moncrief

The Jacksonville Jaguars will be relying on wide receiver Donte Moncrief more than anyone after the season-ending injury to Marqise Lee (knee). Moncrief has the most experience of the team's receivers with 152 catches in 53 career games, and he's also the oldest receiver on the roster at 25 years old. He was inconsistent in […]

Sony Michel Impresses In Practice

New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel impressed running backs coach Ivan Fears in practice on Monday. "Just what we expected. He was progressing well. I was really happy when we got the pads on, and got a chance to see him run a bit. It looks like he's going to be what we […]

Tyler Flowers Agrees To Extension

Atlanta Braves catcher Tyler Flowers agreed to a one-year contract extension that includes a team option on Tuesday. Flowers has had a down year in 2018 with a .225/.357/.335 slash line, five home runs and 20 RBI, but he remains a valuable backstop for the Braves in a tandem with Kurt Suzuki. Flowers is only […]

Kolten Wong Placed On DL

The St. Louis Cardinals placed second baseman Kolten Wong (hamstring) on the disabled list on Tuesday with a left hamstring strain. Infielder Patrick Wisdom was recalled from the minors in a corresponding move. Wong just recently served a DL stint. He hasn't been much for fantasy owners to look at with a .244 average, eight […]

Mike Gillislee Still The Odd Man Out

New England Patriots running back Mike Gillislee still appears to be the odd man out for the final running back roster spot. Jeremy Hill is projected to beat out Gillislee for the power role. Brandon Bolden could also be cut and then brought back later. As of now, the Patriots are expected to keep Rex […]

Brandon Marshall Not A Lock For Roster

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Brandon Marshall still isn't a lock for the final roster despite looking good in practices and developing chemistry with quarterback Russell Wilson. Marshall is 34 years old and is coming off two surgeries. Keeping him on the roster would mean cutting a younger player with more long-term upside. It's possible the […]