Maikel Franco Unlikely To Play Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco (wrist) is dealing with a wrist issue and is unlikely to play on Tuesday. He needed an X-ray on Sunday and said it hurts when he swings. Asdrubal Cabrera is likely to continue playing the hot corner until Franco recovers. The 26-year-old has hit .267/.311/.470 on the season with […]

Mack Hollins Misses Practice Monday

Philadelphia Eagles wide receivers Mack Hollins (groin) and Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) both missed practice on Monday. Jeffery has already been ruled out for Week 1 against the Falcons on Thursday night. Hollins is slated to be the No. 3 behind Nelson Agholor and Mike Wallace with Jeffery sidelined, but now it looks like Hollins' status […]

Elijah McGuire Put On IR

The New York Jets placed running back Elijah McGuire (foot) on Injured Reserve on Monday. They signed linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu in a corresponding move. McGuire injured his foot on the first day of training camp and will be eligible to return in Week 9. He ran for 315 yards and had 17 catches in 2017 […]

Desmond Harrison Could Start At Left Tackle

Cleveland Browns rookie offensive tackle Desmond Harrison could start Week 1 as the starting left tackle against the Steelers. Joel Bitonio could be moved back to his natural position of left guard as a result. That would leave the 33rd overall pick, Austin Corbett, as the odd man out. "He can move, man,'' Bitonio said. […]

Justin Jackson Waived By Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers waived running back Justin Jackson on Monday in order to make room for veteran tight end Antonio Gates on the 53-man roster. Jackson was a seventh-round pick in this year's draft but lost out on a roster spot to fellow rookie Detrez Newsome after missing most of training camp and the […]

Tyrell Williams, Joey Bosa Practice Monday

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tyrell Williams (foot) and defensive end Joey Bosa (foot) both practiced on Monday and are on track to play in Week 1 against the Chiefs. Williams is set to be the No. 2 receiver behind Keenan Allen and has a juicy matchup against the thin secondary of the Chiefs in […]

Eric Berry Day-To-Day

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said veteran safety Eric Berry (heel) is day-to-day. The three-time first-team All Pro hasn't practiced since Aug. 11, and his status for Week 1 against the Chargers is up in the air. Berry didn't play at all in the preseason. An already thin KC secondary will need Reid […]

Cowboys Re-Sign Deonte Thompson, Bo Scarbrough

The Dallas Cowboys re-signed wide receiver Deonte Thompson and rookie running back Bo Scarbrough on Monday after cutting them over the weekend. Thompson signed a one-year deal with a $1 million signing bonus, while Scarbrough was added to the practice squad. Dallas also placed wideout Noah Brown (hamstring) on Injured Reserve. Thompson had 38 catches […]

Avisail Garcia Could Be Shut Down

While Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia (knee) is staunchly against it, the team is considering shutting him down for the season. Garcia should be back in the lineup soon, but a shutdown remains possible if issues pop up again. General manager Rick Hahn said Garcia's knee is not at risk of getting worse. Garcia […]

Marwin Gonzalez Injured Monday

Houston Astros infielder Marwin Gonzalez (oblique) left the game early on Monday with right oblique discomfort. Gonzalez didn't have a plate appearance in the game before leaving. Oblique injuries can be tricky to recover from, so this could be an extended absence for Gonzalez. The utility man is hitting .247/.324/.409 with 14 home runs, 52 […]

Aaron Judge Swings A Bat Monday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (wrist) resumed swinging a bat on Monday by taking hacks off a tee. He said he is feeling better but still doesn't know when he'll face live pitching. It's a step in the right direction for the slugger, although we still have no idea when he'll be back in […]

Vita Vea Still Not Practicing

Tampa Bay Buccaneers first-round defensive tackle Vita Vea (calf) has yet to return to practice after missing over a month with a strained calf. That puts his availability for Week 1 against the Saints in jeopardy. Vea was expected to "miss a couple of weeks" at the time of his injury and wasn't expected to […]

Jets Officially Name Sam Darnold The Starter

The New York Jets have officially named rookie quarterback Sam Darnold as their starter for Week 1 against the Lions, according to sources. This has been expected for a while after the Jets traded Teddy Bridgewater to the Saints. Veteran Josh McCown will serve as the backup and mentor Darnold in his rookie campaign. Darnold […]

Donnel Pumphrey To Work Out For Lions

Free-agent running back Donnel Pumphrey will work out for the Detroit Lions on Tuesday, according to a source. Pumphrey was released by the Eagles over the weekend after being unable to stay healthy. The undersized back didn't play at all in his rookie season and might just be an option Detroit's practice squad.

Breshad Perriman To Visit With Giants, Bills

Free-agent wide receiver Breshad Perriman, who is currently visiting with the Jets, has visits lined up with the New York Giants and Buffalo Bills. Perriman was a first-round bust for the Ravens, catching 43 passes for 576 yards and three touchdowns in two seasons. Wherever he lands, he won't be a fantasy factor.

Brice Butler Works Out For Raiders

Free-agent wide receiver Brice Butler worked out for the Oakland Raiders on Monday. The Raiders are looking for more receiver depth after releasing Martavis Bryant over the weekend, but they already added veteran Brandon LaFell on a one-year deal. Butler was a surprising cut by the Cardinals but should latch on with another team soon.

Joshua Dobbs Named No. 2 QB

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Joshua Dobbs said he's been named the No. 2 quarterback behind Ben Roethlisberger. Rookie Mason Rudolph will enter the year as the No. 3 after the team cut Landry Jones over the weekend. Dobbs won't have any fantasy value unless Big Ben is injured and misses time.

Jermaine Gresham Ready For Practice Monday

Arizona Cardinals tight end Jermaine Gresham (Achilles) was suited up for practice on Monday. He was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Saturday and looked to be at full speed in practice. It's great news that Gresham is looking healthy with Week 1 right around the corner, but he's still not a […]

Antonio Callaway To Start Against Steelers

Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson said that rookie wide receiver Antonio Callaway will start in Week 1 against the Steelers. Josh Gordon will come off the bench. Even though Gordon will be a risky WR3 in the season opener, he still has much more upside against the Steelers than Callaway does for fantasy owners.

Royce Freeman To Be Listed As Starter

Denver Broncos rookie running back Royce Freeman is expected to be listed as the starter ahead of Devontae Booker on the team's first regular season depth chart on Monday, according to a source. Freeman is expected to start in Week 1 against the Seahawks after being listed as the No. 2 behind Booker during the […]

LeSean McCoy Eligible To Play In Week 1

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy will be eligible to play in the team's Week 1 game against the Ravens and is not being placed on the commissioner's exempt list at this point. Police in Georgia continue to investigate a July home invasion at a house owned by McCoy, during which his former girlfriend allegedly […]

Jack Conklin Progressing Nicely

Tennessee Titans right tackle Jack Conklin (knee) is progressing nicely and will be cleared when doctors think he's healthy enough to do so. Conklin avoided the Physically Unable to Perform list to start the regular season, so he should be able to return sometime before Week 6. Conklin is one of the league's best right […]

Delanie Walker Plans To Play In Opener

Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (toe) said he still plans to play in the season opener. Walker is used to playing through nagging injuries and should be good for Week 1. He's been a consistent TE1 for fantasy owners for the last few years and should be in everyone's fantasy lineup if he's playing […]

Jay Ajayi Back At Practice Monday

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi (leg) returned to practice on Monday. Ajayi had been dealing with an undisclosed lower leg injury, but he'll be fine to play in the season opener against the Falcons on Thursday night. With quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) and wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) both out, the Eagles could lean […]

Saquon Barkley Ready For Full Workload

New York Giants rookie running back Saquon Barkley (hamstring) said he's ready for a full workload in Week 1 against the Jaguars. Barkley was held out of some preseason games as a precaution, but his injury was never that serious. The rookie was a first-round pick in most fantasy drafts and is a must-start in […]

Antonio Brown Returns To Practice Monday

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (quadriceps) returned to practice on Monday. Brown will be fine for the Week 1 game against the Browns. He's a top-three fantasy wide receiver and is a must-start every time he's active.

Ian Kennedy To Make Final Rehab Start Monday

Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost said that starting pitcher Ian Kennedy (oblique) will make his final rehab start for Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Monday. Yost is leaning toward a six-man rotation when Kennedy returns. The veteran right-hander hasn't pitched in a major league game since July 10. He has a decent 8.3 K/9 over […]

Brandon Belt Out Of Lineup With Knee Soreness

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) is out of the lineup on Monday due to right knee soreness. The Giants are also facing a left-hander, so that made it an easier decision. Belt's knee injury could persist for the rest of the year, and he could need to undergo a cleanup procedure on […]

Packers Sign Darius Jackson

The Green Bay Packers are signing free-agent running back Darius Jackson to their 53-man roster on Monday. Jackson was cut by the Cowboys. Jackson will serve as depth behind Jamaal Williams and Ty Montgomery to open the season with Aaron Jones suspended. He can be ignored in fantasy.

Jermaine Kearse, Elijah McGuire Not Practicing Monday

New York Jets wide receiver Jermaine Kearse (abdomen) and running back Elijah McGuire (foot) did not practice on Monday. Neither Kearse nor McGuire will suit up for Week 1. With Kearse out, Quincy Enunwa could see more targets across from Robby Anderson. Terrelle Pryor should be the No. 3 receiver in the season opener.