Trent Brown Will Play Sunday

New England Patriots left tackle Trent Brown had an excused absence from practice on Tuesday and will return Wednesday and play in Week 1. Brown has the all-important job of protecting quarterback Tom Brady's blindside in 2018.

Patriots Work Out Stephen Anderson

The New England Patriots worked out free-agent tight end Stephen Anderson on Tuesday, according to a league source not authorized to speak publicly. Anderson was cut by the Texans on Sunday after catching 36 passes for two touchdowns over two years with Houston. He'd be behind Rob Gronkowski and Dwayne Allen if he signed in […]

Lions Signing Donnel Pumphrey

The Detroit Lions are signing free-agent running back Donnel Pumphrey to their practice on Tuesday. The Lions already have five running backs on their active roster, including Ameer Abdullah and Nick Bellore. Pumphrey, who didn't play at all for the Eagles in his rookie season, is not on the fantasy radar.

Jets Sign Davis Webb To Practice Squad

The New York Jets signed free-agent quarterback Davis Webb to their practice squad on Tuesday, releasing quarterback John Wolford in a corresponding move. The former third-round pick was surprisingly cut by the Giants over the weekend. He's merely a stash in the deepest of dynasty leagues.

Dolphins Sign Brandon Bolden

The Miami Dolphins signed free-agent running back Brandon Bolden on Tuesday and cut center Travis Swanson in a corresponding move. Bolden was cut by the Patriots over the weekend after just 13 carries for 67 yards in 2017. He's mostly a special teams ace and should not be considered by fantasy owners at this time.

Antonio Gates To Practice Wednesday

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said veteran tight end Antonio Gates will practice on Wednesday. However, Lynn said the team will see where Gates is conditioning-wise before deciding if he'll play in Week 1 against the Chiefs. “I don’t want to put him in a position where he goes out and hurts himself, […]

Royce Freeman Named Starter Entering Week 1

Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph named rookie running back Royce Freeman as the starter heading into Week 1 against the Seahawks. “That being said, it’s going to be by packages also. Royce is our leading runner, but on third downs you’ll probably see [Devontae] Booker and obviously having a package for Phillip [Lindsay]’s going […]

Jay Ajayi At Practice Tuesday

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi is back at practice for the second straight day on Tuesday. Ajayi was dealing with an undisclosed lower body injury, but he appears to be fine for the season opener on Thursday against the Falcons. The Eagles may lean on Ajayi with quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) and wide receiver […]

Carson Wentz Is Close

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) is "close" to being ready. Wentz will be out for the season opener this Thursday against the Falcons, but he appears to be on track to return in Week 2 against the Buccaneers. Wentz has top-five fantasy upside at his position and would be […]

Markus Wheaton Back With Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles re-signed wide receiver Markus Wheaton on Tuesday after cutting him over the weekend. In a corresponding move, tight end Richard Rodgers (knee) was placed on Injured Reserve. Wheaton missed the first three preseason games with a hamstring injury and played 16 snaps in the preseason finale and did not catch a pass on […]

Bears Hoping To Have Roquan Smith In Week 1

Chicago Bears rookie linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring) is progressing from his strained left hamstring, and the team remains hopeful that he will play in Week 1 against the Packers. Smith had a 29-day holdout in training camp and then hurt his hamstring in his sixth practice on Aug. 21. The rookie has yet to practice […]

Giants Like Kyle Lauletta As Backup

The New York Giants have been impressed with rookie quarterback Kyle Lauletta enough that they waived Davis Webb over the weekend. The experience of 30-year-old Alex Tanney also won him a spot on the roster as the third QB. However, the team will visit with free-agent quarterback Matt McGloin this week. Head coach Pat Shurmur […]

Ryan Howard Announces Retirement

Free-agent first baseman Ryan Howard announced his retirement from baseball on Tuesday. Howard wraps up his playing career having hit .258/.343/.515 with 382 home runs and 1,194 RBI in 1,572 career games with the Phillies in 13 years. He was the Rookie of the Year in 2005, the MVP in 2006 and played in three […]

Reds Recall Gabby Guerrero

The Cincinnati Reds recalled outfielder Gabby Guerrero from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday. The team also brought up pitchers Tyler Mahle and Keury Mella and catcher Tim Federowicz. Guerrero is the most exciting of the group as the cousin of Blue Jays star prospect Vlad Guerrero Jr. Gabby Guerrero was hitting .293/.328/.474 with 19 home runs, […]

Hunter Harvey Still Shut Down

Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Hunter Harvey (elbow) will remain shut down for another week before he resumes a throwing program. He underwent an MRI exam on Aug. 22 that didn't show any structural damage. With the tendinitis in his elbow subsiding, he'll be allowed to throw on flat ground. Harvey just hasn't been able to […]

Roberto Osuna's Case Could Be Resolved This Month

Houston Astros closer Roberto Osuna's assault case in Toronto won't be resolved on Wednesday, but his attorney, Domenic Basile, is hoping the case can be resolved later this month. The Astros are scheduled to be in Toronto on Sept. 24-26, and Basile is hoping the matter can be resolved before then. Osuna's charges could be […]

Daniel Norris On Track To Start Friday

Detroit Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris (calf), who dealt with calf cramps in his last start, is on track to make another start on Friday against the Cardinals, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. Norris came off the disabled list and surprisingly held the Yankees to just two earned runs in 4 1/3 innings, striking out a […]

Tigers Sticking With Shane Greene As Closer

Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said he is sticking with relief pitcher Shane Greene as the closer after he allowed two home runs in the bottom of the ninth inning on Monday to blow the save against the White Sox. Greene has allowed six runs in his last five outings. "He threw one time in […]

Miles Mikolas Pushed To Wednesday

The St. Louis Cardinals have altered their rotation this week, moving starting pitcher John Gant to Tuesday and Miles Mikolas back to Wednesday against the Nationals. Mikolas has been the much better pitcher of the two, going 13-4 with a 2.96 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 117 strikeouts in 167 innings over 27 starts. Both pitchers […]

Josh Donaldson Hits Grand Slam In Minor League Game

Cleveland Indians third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) hit a grand slam on Monday with Triple-A Columbus. The Indians are planning to build Donaldson's workload so that he is ready to come off the disabled list on Sept. 11, according to manager Terry Francona. Donaldson played six innings at third base and will return to Cleveland […]

Jose Abreu To Begin Baseball Activities In Five Days

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (abdomen) is expected to resume baseball activities in around five days. Abreu has been out since Aug. 20 and doesn't have much time left to return and help your fantasy team. The Cuban is hitting a respectable .272 with 22 home runs and 78 RBI on a rebuilding […]

Ryne Stanek To Open Up Again Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryne Stanek will serve as the opener for the second straight game against the Blue Jays on Tuesday. Stanek opened against Toronto in the win on Monday and struck out one in a clean inning of work. He's unlikely to go very deep again on Tuesday and can be ignored for […]

Devin Mesoraco Leaves Game Monday

New York Mets catcher Devin Mesoraco (back, neck) left the game early on Monday due to neck and back stiffness. Mesoraco had a single in his two plate appearances and appeared to hurt himself on his swing during his single. The backstop is batting just .213 with 10 home runs and 29 RBI on the […]

Marcus Stroman Dealt With Blister Monday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (finger) dealt with a blister issue again during his start on Monday against the Rays. Manager John Gibbons said, "It's clearly affecting him." Gibbons has recommended a cautious approach, but Stroman wants to keep pitching. The right-hander allowed four earned runs on six hits while walking none and […]

Nobody Has Emerged As No. 1 Tight End

Not one Detroit Lions player has emerged to take over the No. 1 tight end role with Week 1 approaching. Offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter likes the versatility of the group, but nobody has stood out so far. Luke Willson is listed as No. 1 on the depth chart and will likely have the best […]

Kerryon Johnson's Role Will Continue To Develop

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter said he likes rookie running back Kerryon Johnson and will let the rookie's role develop and define itself based on his play early in the year. The Lions are expected to go with a committee approach in the backfield with LeGarrette Blount and Johnson, with Theo Riddick helping […]

Kenley Jansen Could Miss Weekend Series In Colorado

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen could miss this weekend's series against the Rockies in Colorado for precautionary reasons. Jansen showed symptoms of an irregular heartbeat less than a month ago during a trip to Colorado and the high altitude. The closer spent 10 days on the disabled list after experiencing atrial fibrillation in Denver […]

Colts Sign Jeremy McNichols To Practice Squad

The Indianapolis Colts signed free-agent running back Jeremy McNichols to their practice squad on Monday. McNichols was cut by the 49ers over the weekend after he failed to record a rushing attempt in his first season in 2017. McNichols was a fifth-round draft pick by the Buccaneers in 2017. With Indy's running back room largely […]

Liam Hendriks To Start Tuesday

Oakland Athletics pitcher Liam Hendriks will make the start against the Yankees on Tuesday in a bullpen game. Starting pitcher Frankie Montas will come in after Hendriks. Hendriks gave up two runs in just 1 2/3 innings in his first start of the year over the weekend against the Mariners. He has a 7.82 ERA […]

Chris Davis Scratched With Illness

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis (illness) was scratched from the lineup on Monday due to an illness. Catcher Chance Sisco is serving as the designated hitter and is batting seventh, while outfielder Trey Mancini is at first base and batting third against Mariners starter Erasmo Ramirez. Sisco is a reach as a DFS sleeper, […]