Justin Jackson Not Expected To Make Team

Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson (hamstring) is looking like the odd man out for the roster crunch after a hamstring injury has limited him most of training camp and the preseason. Detrez Newsome is expected to be the third back behind Melvin Gordon and Austin Ekeler to open the season.

Melvin Gordon Not Expected To Play Thursday

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon, who was still out on Monday due to a family matter, is not expected to play in the preseason finale on Thursday against the 49ers. Gordon is one of the few true workhorse backs in the NFL and could even catch more passes this year in his second […]

Derwin James Expected To Open Season As Starter

Los Angeles Chargers rookie safety Derwin James appears likely to start the regular season as a starter. Defensive coordinator Gus Bradley said Monday that the team plans to use James in one of the starting safety spots for Week 1 against the Chiefs. James was the 17th overall pick of the first round this year […]

Khalil Mack Could Miss Regular Season Games

The Oakland Raiders and defensive end Khalil Mack have made zero progress in contract negotiations, and it's now likely to end with Mack missing regular season games, according to sources familiar with the stalemate. As of Monday night, sources said both sides remained in a standoff and in the same spot in negotiations since February. […]

Dez Bryant Says He'll Play This Year

Free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant says he will play this year, but he might have to wait until later this year. Bryant's market has been weak after he led the NFL in drops last year with the Cowboys. He came close to signing with the Browns before Josh Gordon reported to camp, but he also […]

Breshad Perriman Expected To Be Cut

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Breshad Perriman is projected to be cut when rosters are trimmed down this weekend. The 2015 first-round pick has failed to meet expectations and has been outplayed in training camp by the likes of Jordan Lasley and Janarion Grant. Perriman has just 43 catches for 576 yards and three touchdowns in […]

Seth DeValve On The Roster Bubble?

Cleveland Browns tight end Seth DeValve could lose out on the third tight end spot to Devon Cajuste. DeValve has missed plenty of time with an injury, including the last two preseason games. The only thing in DeValve's favor is that head coach Hue Jackson tends to favor players with experience. The 25-year-old has 43 […]

Adam Shaheen Expected To Avoid IR

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy doesn't think tight end Adam Shaheen (foot) will need to be placed on season-ending Injured Reserve. That means that Shaheen could return later this year, but it remains to be seen how much he can contribute. Trey Burton is the tight end to target in Chicago.

Kevin White Likely To Earn Roster Spot

Chicago Bears wide receiver Kevin White looks to have done enough in training camp and the preseason to earn a roster spot behind Allen Robinson, Taylor Gabriel and Anthony Miller. White was the eighth overall pick in the 2015 draft but has played in just five total games in three years due to injuries. The […]

Jeremy McNichols Might Not Make Roster

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeremy McNichols is a candidate to be left off the final 53-man roster. McNichols was fighting for the No. 3 job with Joe Williams and Raheem Mostert, but that was before the Niners signed Alfred Morris. McNichols can obviously be avoided in all fantasy leagues.

Alfred Morris May Not Have Much Of A Role

Washington Redskins running back Alfred Morris, who ran 17 times for 84 yards in the preseason game over the weekend with Jerick McKinnon, Matt Breida and Joe Williams all out with injuries, may not have much of a role in the backfield. "Honestly, it's too early to say whether Morris will play much of a […]

Adrian Peterson Likely To Have Significant Role

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson looked sharp in preseason action last week and looks like a safe bet to have a big role in the team's backfield. "He looked better than the other Redskins' [first- and second-down] backs, and that's all that matters right now," said ESPN.com's John Keim. Keim thinks it's hard to […]

Packers See Big Things For Jamaal Williams

Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy has confidence in running back Jamaal Williams as the lead back this year. "He's really poised to have a big year," McCarthy said this week. "Clearly without playing a game yet, I think we'll be talking about him at the end of the season as a second-year player […]

Alshon Jeffery Progressing Well

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) is "progressing well" and has been catching "75 balls a day" as part of his rehab. Jeffery remains on the Physically Unable to Perform list and remains questionable for Week 1. While it's unlikely he remains on the PUP and misses the first […]

Decision On Carson Wentz Could Come Friday

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said he's likely to make a decision on quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) on Friday. The Eagles still do not know if Wentz will be able to start in Week 1, and we probably won't know for sure until this weekend. Wentz has top-five upside at his position, but his […]

Brian Goodwin, Jorge Soler Continue Rehab Assignments

Kansas City Royals outfielder Brian Goodwin (groin) went 2-for-4 with two doubles and a walk for Triple-A Omaha on Monday night, while outfielder Jorge Soler (toe) went 1-for-4 with a walk. Both outfielders are getting close to rejoining the Royals and should see regular playing time when they come off the disabled list. Goodwin had […]

Adam Wainwright Throws Four Scoreless Innings

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (elbow) tossed four scoreless innings for Triple-A Memphis on Monday in what might be his final rehab outing before rejoining the team. He gave up three hits while walking two and striking out four, throwing 38 of his 61 pitches for strikes. The veteran right-hander is expected to […]

Josh Harrison Clears Waivers

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Josh Harrison (hamstring), who is day-to-day with a hamstring injury, has cleared revocable trade waivers. The Pirates are 13.5 games out of the National League Central, but more importantly have fallen to 8.5 games out of the second wild-card spot, so they may be more willing to sell now. Harrison hasn't been […]

Gary Sanchez Homers In Rehab Game

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (groin) went 2-for-4 with a home run for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Monday. It's a good sign and shows that he's close to returning to the big leagues. Expect Sanchez to continue his rehab assignment the rest of the week with an eye toward returning around Sept. 3. The 25-year-old […]

Sean Manaea To Visit With Specialist Tuesday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea (shoulder) will visit with Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Tuesday after undergoing an MRI exam on Monday. The left-hander was put on the disabled list on Sunday, but we should know more about a timetable for a return after Tuesday. Manaea has been solid for the second-place A's this year, […]

Didi Gregorius Could Return Soon

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (heel) saw a team doctor on Monday, and the doctor said everything is progressing normally. Gregorius said he could return "sooner rather than later." The Yankees expect Gregorius to come off the disabled list for the start of their next road trip on Sept. 3. Fantasy owners can't wait […]

Justin Jackson Expects To Play In Preseason Finale

Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson (hamstring), the seventh-round pick that has missed three preseason games with a hamstring injury, is expected to play in the preseason finale this Thursday against the 49ers. Jackson is Northwestern's career rushing leader, and he has impressed the coaching staff when he's been able to practice. With Melvin […]

Ameer Abdullah To See Significant Snaps In Preseason Finale

Thursday's preseason finale for the Detroit Lions may be running back Ameer Abdullah's final chance to prove he deserves a spot on the final roster. He has played more snaps (44) than any other running back on the team in the preseason except for rookie Kerryon Johnson. He rushed for 30 yards on seven carries […]

Rafael Devers, Steven Wright Beginning Rehab Assignments

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (hamstring) is expected to rehab with Triple-A Pawtucket on Wednesday and Thursday, while relief pitcher Steven Wright (knee) will make a start for Pawtucket on Tuesday. Devers could return from the disabled list this weekend and should return to a starting role at the hot corner. He has […]

Buster Posey Has Successful Surgery

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (hip) underwent successful surgery on his right hip on Monday to fix a torn labrum and address his hip impingement. Posey will begin his rehab later this week in hopes of being ready for spring training in 2019. The veteran backstop has been one of the top fantasy catchers […]

Aaron Judge Works Out Monday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (wrist) did some "baseball-type activities" in right field on Monday, according to manager Aaron Boone. "I'm not sure all that they did today, but I think just as we slowly start to introduce some things, slowly see what things he can tolerate," Boone said. "Feels like hopefully he's improving […]

Will Fuller Expected To Be Ready For Opener

Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (hamstring) is expected to return for the regular season opener against the Patriots, although he didn't practice Monday and sat out the preseason game against the Rams over the weekend. Head coach Bill O'Brien said that Fuller is day-to-day. Fuller is the definition of boom or bust. He had […]

Ramon Foster Hopeful To Be Ready For Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive guard Ramon Foster (knee) is back on the practice field and is hoping to be ready for Week 1 against the Browns. Foster, 32 and in the last year of his contract, was carted off the practice field on July 28 during a team drill and was diagnosed with a right knee […]

Francisco Mejia Expected To Come Up In September

San Diego Padres catcher Francisco Mejia, who is ranked as the No. 3 prospect in the team's system, is expected to be promoted from the minors when rosters expand in September. He has been playing solely as a catcher after being acquired from the Indians last month, but he's expected to see time at the […]

Padres To Call Up Luis Urias Tuesday

The San Diego Padres will recall second base prospect Luis Urias from Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday. The team's No. 4 prospect hit .429/.490/.670 over his final 23 games in the minors and will make his big league debut on Tuesday. He's expected to play every day to close out the year and is also […]