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.

Evan Engram Does Individual Drills Monday

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (concussion) did individual drills at practice on Monday and was wearing a red non-contact jersey. Engram has been limited with a head injury of late, but all indications are that he will be fine for Week 1 against the Jaguars. The matchup isn't ideal, but Engram will still […]

Nick Foles Named Week 1 Starter

The Philadelphia Eagles announced on Monday that quarterback Nick Foles will start in the season opener against the Falcons on Thursday night. Carson Wentz (knee) still hasn't been cleared for contact and could also be in danger of missing Week 2. It's put a big dent in his fantasy value to open up the year […]

Matt Kalil Lands On IR

The Carolina Panthers officially placed left tackle Matt Kalil (knee) on the Injured Reserve on Monday. He will be eligible to return to the team after Week 8. The loss of Kalil along with the injury to right tackle Daryl Williams leaves an already thin offensive line in a bad position. That's not good news […]

Packers Put Jake Kumerow On IR

The Green Bay Packers placed wide receiver Jake Kumerow (shoulder) on Injured Reserve on Monday, according to a source. He will be eligible to return after Week 8 if they want to use one of their return moves on him. It's a bummer for Kumerow, as he was standing out in training camp and the […]

Mets Call Up Dominic Smith

The New York Mets called up first baseman Dominic Smith, infielder Jack Reinheimer and relief pitcher Drew Gagnon from Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday. Smith has been a bust of a prospect so far and has hit .195/.225/.377 with two homers and three RBI in his 77 at-bats for the Mets this year. He's unlikely […]

Jake Faria Likely To Return Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jake Faria has been added to the taxi squad and is likely to be added to the active roster on Tuesday. Faria has a 4.84 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 46 K's in 57 2/3 innings over 13 outings (11 starts), but he was set back by an oblique injury midseason. Faria […]

Mallex Smith Back From DL

The Tampa Bay Rays activated outfielder Mallex Smith (illness) from the disabled list on Monday. Smith should immediately go back to a starting role on Monday and should be owned in most fantasy leagues, mainly for his speed. Smith has hit well this year, batting .307/.377/.433 with two homers, 31 RBI, 50 runs scored and […]

Charlie Morton Expected To Throw Bullpen Soon

Houston Astros starting pitcher Charlie Morton (shoulder) has played catch the last two days and is expected to throw a bullpen session either Tuesday or Wednesday. Manager A.J. Hinch said that the team is still hoping that Morton can return from the disabled list and start on Saturday against the Red Sox. Morton's injury was […]

Elias Diaz Not Available Yet

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Elias Diaz (hamstring) is "not available quite yet," according to manager Clint Hurdle. Diaz was injured on Friday and hasn't played since. He's been great as Francisco Cervelli's backup, hitting .286 with nine home runs and 30 RBI in 234 at-bats in 2018. He's day-to-day for now.

Seth Romero Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

Washington Nationals pitching prospect Seth Romero (elbow), the team's first-round pick last year, had Tommy John surgery last week. Romero is listed by MLB.com as the team's No. 7 prospect. The left-handed will likely be out for all of the 2018 season, which is a setback in his development.

Matt Wieters Still Bothered By Groin

Washington Nationals catcher Matt Wieters (groin) is still bothered by a nagging groin injury and isn't playing on Monday. Manager Dave Martinez said Wieters is available to pinch hit and catch for an inning if needed. The Nats are being cautious with Wieters, who is bothered by the groin when running. Pedro Severino is behind […]

Joe Ross To Be Activated Tuesday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross (elbow) will be activated from the disabled list on Tuesday and could start a game soon, according to manager Dave Martinez. The younger brother of Tyson Ross, Joe hasn't pitched in the majors all year. The right-hander went 5-3 with a 5.01 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 8.3 K/9 in […]