J.J. McCarthy Won't Play on Saturday

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said that quarterback J.J. McCarthy will not play in the team's second preseason game on Saturday against the New England Patriots. Instead, Sam Howell will get the start. In the preseason opener last week against the Houston Texans, McCarthy went 4-for-7 for 30 yards and rushed one time for […]

Isaiah Bond Signs With Browns

Free-agent rookie wide receiver Isaiah Bond announced on Thursday that he signed an undisclosed deal with the Cleveland Browns, according to ESPN Cleveland. It was announced that Bond, a former Texas wideout, faces no further criminal charges after he was arrested in April on an outstanding sexual-assault warrant. In his only season at Texas in […]

Brock Purdy Expected to Play on Saturday

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that he expects to play quarterback Brock Purdy and some of the other starters in the team's second preseason contest this Saturday against the Las Vegas Raiders. Purdy did not play in the preseason opener last Saturday against the Denver Broncos, so this will be his preseason […]

Mike Evans Won't Play on Saturday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that wide receiver Mike Evans will not play in the team's second preseason game this Saturday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Besides Evans and defender Lavonte David, all of the team's starters will suit up for at least a little […]

Baker Mayfield Set to Play in Second Preseason Game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that with the exception of receiver Mike Evans and defender Lavonte David, every starter will play in the team's second preseason game on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Mayfield will probably only play for a series or two this weekend before giving way to veteran Teddy Bridgewater. […]

NFL to Continue Their Investigation into Quinshon Judkins

The NFL will continue their own investigation into Cleveland Brown rookie running back Quinshon Judkins despite the fact that the second-rounder isn't expected to face any formal charges for a domestic-violence incident that took place on July 12 in Florida, according to NFL Network's Mike Garofolo. "We have been following developments in the matter which […]

Josh Downs Leaves Practice With Hamstring Injury

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (hamstring) left Thursday's training camp practice early due to a left-hamstring injury, according to Stephen Holder of ESPN. Downs injured his hamstring on a play and immediately went to the trainers while walking off the field under his own power. As Holder says, it's definitely a situation worth monitoring […]

Robert Stephenson to Begin Rehab Assignment on Thursday

Los Angeles Angels right-handed reliever Robert Stephenson (biceps) will start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday night, according to Angels PR. Stephenson is nearing a return to the big-league bullpen after being out since the end of May with right-biceps inflammation. The 32-year-old did not pitch at all in 2024 due […]

Matthew Stafford Set for Another Saturday Workout

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) will have another workout this Saturday before the team's second preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Sofi Stadium, according to head coach Sean McVay. The workout will be similar to the one he had last Saturday, Aug. 9. "Hopefully [his back] responds a little bit better," […]

Jordan Love Wearing Soft Cast After Thumb Surgery

The Athletic's Matt Schneidman reports that Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (thumb) is wearing a soft cast after having surgery to address a ligament injury in his left (non-throwing) thumb. Love is still expected to return to practice next week. Even if he were fully healthy, Love was not expected to play in the […]

Jacob Wilson to Begin Rehab Assignment on Saturday

Athletics rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson (forearm) will start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday, per MLB.com's Martin Gallegos. Wilson has already started baseball activities as he works his way back from a left-forearm fracture that has kept him out since late July. Barring a setback for the 23-year-old on his rehab […]

John Means to Make a Rehab Start on Friday

Cleveland Guardians left-hander John Means (elbow) is scheduled to make a minor-league rehab start for High-A Lake County on Friday and will throw three innings, according to Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. It's a big step for Means, who will be pitching in his first game since having a second Tommy John surgery in June of […]

Francisco Alvarez, Starling Marte Sitting Against Braves

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez and outfielder/designated hitter Starling Marte will both get the day off for Thursday's contest against the division-rival Atlanta Braves at Citi Field. Luis Torrens will be behind the plate and hit ninth, while Ronny Mauricio will serve as the DH and bat out of the seven-hole against Braves right-hander […]

Slim Chance Brusdar Graterol Returns This Year

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that the chances of right-handed reliever Brusdar Graterol (shoulder) pitching this year are "slim." Graterol is at the team's spring training facilities in Arizona but hasn't resumed throwing as he continues to rehab from surgery that he had last November for a torn labrum in his right shoulder. […]

Nathaniel Lowe DFA'd by Nationals

The Washington Nationals announced on Thursday that they designated first baseman Nathaniel Lowe for assignment to make room on the active roster for outfielder Dylan Crews (oblique), who is returning from the 60-day injured list. Lowe gets the boot off the team's 40-man roster after hitting .216/.292/.373 on the year with 16 home runs, 68 […]

Nationals Reinstate Dylan Crews From Injured List

The Washington Nationals announced on Thursday that they reinstated outfielder Dylan Crews (oblique) from the 60-day injured list and designated first baseman Nathaniel Lowe for assignment in a corresponding move. The Nationals have not released their starting lineup for Thursday's contest against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies in the series opener, but we'd be surprised if […]

Owen Caissie the DH and Batting Fifth in MLB Debut

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie was officially called up from Triple-A Iowa and is making his major-league debut on Thursday in the series finale in Toronto against the Blue Jays and right-hander Max Scherzer. Caissie will serve as the designated hitter and will bat in the five-hole. Meanwhile, both outfilders Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya […]

Aaron Rodgers Won't Suit Up on Saturday

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will not play in the team's second preseason game this Saturday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to Brooke Pryor of ESPN. Rodgers will sit again and probably won't play in the preseason finale next week, either. The 41-year-old future Hall of Famer has seen it all at this point […]

Joe Milton III to Start Second Preseason Game

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said that quarterback Joe Milton III (elbow) will start the team's second preseason game on Saturday versus the Baltimore Ravens. Starter Dak Prescott will watch on the sidelines. Milton suffered a minor elbow injury during the preseason opener last Saturday against the Los Angeles Rams and was pulled early, […]

Travis Etienne Jr. Gets a Lot of Run at Thursday's Scrimmage

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. got a lot of run "from the jump" in the team's scrimmage on Thursday. Tank Bigsby and rookie Bhayshul Tuten had the second-most reps of RBs during the scrimmage, and Bigsby found the end zone. Etienne was also the team's lead back in the preseason opener on Saturday […]

Jauan Jennings Getting Treatment on his Calf

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (calf) posted a photo on his social-media account of him getting treatment on Thursday morning from Las Vegas, where his teammates are scheduled to have a joint practice against the Las Vegas Raiders, according to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area. Jennings has not practiced with the […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Still Absent on Thursday

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (undisclosed) remained sidelined at Thursday's training camp practice, according to Brian Hines of Pats Pulpit. Stevenson probably isn't in line to suit up for the second preseason game on Saturday against the Minnesota Vikings, but head coach Mike Vrabel said on Wednesday that Stevenson's injury is minor. The […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown, New Lions Offense Hitting its Stride?

The Detroit Lions offense has had a learning curve this summer with the transition from former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to new OC John Morton, but the offense reportedly looked dominant in joint practice with the Miami Dolphins on Wednesday and could be finally hitting its stride with the regular season quickly approaching. Wide receiver […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Won't Play in the Preseason

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said early in training camp that backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo would not play in the preseason this year, so it might be Stetson Bennett once again taking the majority of the snaps under center for the second week of the preseason on Saturday against the Los Angeles Chargers. […]

Tyreek Hill Not Practicing on Thursday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (oblique) will not practice on Thursday despite a strong push to return to the field, according to ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi. Hill is dealing with an oblique injury that has kept him limited or out of training camp practices for the last two weeks. "If Tyreek didn't have to answer […]

Chop Robinson Returns to Practice on Thursday

Miami Dolphins linebacker Chop Robinson (rib) returned to training camp practice on Thursday, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. It comes a day after Robinson was carted from joint practice with th Detroit Lions early with a rib injury. "It was a rib hit that we had to make sure we were responsible and didn't […]

Kenny Pickett Still Limited in Practice on Thursday

Cleveland Browns quarterback Kenny Pickett (hamstring) is still limited at the team's training camp practice on Thursday, according to Zac Jackson of The Athletic. Pickett injured his hamstring back on July 26 and has not practiced with the rest of the team since then. Although the Browns haven't made any final decisions on the QB […]

Curtis Mead Expected to Play Regularly at Third Base

With Chicago White Sox infielder Miguel Vargas (oblique) returning from the 15-day injured list and playing first base on Tuesday, infielder Curtis Mead made the start at third base. The 24-year-old former top prospect was acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays at the trade deadline at the end of July, and he finished Tuesday's game […]

Michael Kopech to Start Rehab Assignment on Thursday

Los Angeles Angels right-handed reliever Michael Kopech (knee) will start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, according to manager Dave Roberts. Kopech will follow right-hander Roki Sasaki (shoulder). The Dodgers probably are in no rush to bring Kopech back to the active roster since he's been sidelined with a torn meniscus […]

Gustavo Campero to Miss Significant Time With High-Ankle Sprain

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Gustavo Campero (ankle) was diagnosed with a high left-ankle sprain and will miss significant time, according to MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger. However, Campero has not been ruled out for the rest of the season yet. The 27-year-old Colombian sprained his ankle on Tuesday night while trying to rob Dodgers third baseman Max […]