Nats Not Looking To Trade Right Now

The Washington Nationals don't appear to be sellers right now despite entering play on Wednesday well behind in the wild-card and divisional races. "[We are] still optimistic about the division, and we will do what's necessary to win this year and beyond in any deals we make," general manager Mike Rizzo said. It'd be utterly […]

Curtis Samuel, Julius Peppers Starting On PUP

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (ankle) and defensive end Julius Peppers (shoulder) did not pass their physicals and will start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Samuel will actually start on the Non-Football Injury list, and general manager Marty Hurney said the team is being cautious with the receiver. Samuel played […]

Asking Price For Whit Merrifield Is High

Kansas City Royals infielder Whit Merrifield's asking price in trades is very high, as he's controlled through the 2022 season. The Giants could be a fit for him, and the Brewers have also discussed him with the Royals. Merrifield can play almost everywhere on the diamond and is hitting a solid .299/.369/.421 with five home […]

Royals Asking A Lot For Danny Duffy

The Kansas City Royals view starting pitcher Danny Duffy as a key part of their rebuild and will not trade him unless the offer is "ridiculous," according to MLB.com's Jeffrey Flanagan. Duffy is signed through the 2021 season. The left-hander has been up and down this year, and pitching for a bad Royals team hasn't […]

Braves Monitoring Mike Moustakas Closely

The Atlanta Braves are monitoring Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas very closely, according to sources. Moose has cooled off a bit after his slow start but is still hitting .247 with 20 home runs and 61 RBI after setting the team's single-season record with 38 homers a year ago. He'd slide in as […]

Mike Moustakas Drawing A Lot Of Trade Interest

Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas, who has 20 home runs and 61 RBI, is drawing a significant amount of trade interest. Six National League teams and three American League teams are talking about him with the Royals. The Phillies are particularly interested after losing out on Manny Machado. Moose will have a much […]

Corey Oswalt Jams His Hand But Earns Win

New York Mets starting pitcher Corey Oswalt (hand) jammed his hand while swinging a bat on Wednesday, which led to his early removal from the game. However, manager Mickey Callaway said Oswalt should be fine in a few days. Oswalt made it through five innings while allowing two runs to the Padres to earn his […]

Christian McCaffrey Adds Six Pounds

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey said he is at 208 pounds this year after playing his rookie season at 202 pounds. Heading into his second season, McCaffrey's needle is pointing up. While C.J. Anderson will be the lead back on the early downs, McCaffrey is expected to see more rushing attempts and could approach […]

Khalil Mack Will Not Report To Training Camp

Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack will not report to training camp on Thursday, according to a source. Mack is in the final year of his rookie deal and is looking for a hefty extension, one that he has earned. The 27-year-old has accumulated 303 tackles, 40.5 sacks, four fumble recoveries and an interception in […]

Trent Taylor Will Start On PUP List

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Taylor (back) will begin training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list, according to general manager John Lynch. Taylor is expected to be fine for the start of the regular season. Heading into his second season in the NFL, the 24-year-old is expected to be the main slot […]

Byron Buxton Could Return To Minor League Action Thursday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (wrist) could be activated from the minor league disabled list as early as Thursday. Buxton has been out since early July in the minors. He was sent down after hitting only .156 with no homers, four RBI and five steals in 28 games at the big league level. He's mostly […]

Phillies Considering Adam Jones

The Philadelphia Phillies are considering Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones after losing out on Dodgers shortstop Manny Machado. Jones is known as a great clubhouse leader, although the left side of the infield and the bullpen are bigger needs in Philadelphia. Jones is hitting .277 with 10 home runs and 38 RBI on the season […]

Starling Marte Day-To-Day For Now

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte (hand) is dealing with left hand "discomfort" after being hit by a pitch on Wednesday. He'll be re-examined on Thursday and is being listed as day-to-day for now. Don't be surprised if Marte has to miss a few games. Fantasy owners are just hoping he won't require a trip to […]

Thomas Dimitroff, Dan Quinn Sign Three-Year Extensions

Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff and head coach Dan Quinn both signed three-year contract extensions on Wednesday. Quinn became the head coach on 2015 and quickly took the team to a Super Bowl appearance in 2016. He has a 29-19 regular season record with two playoff showings in his three years in charge. The […]

Taylor Lewan Not Holding Out

Tennessee Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan will not hold out and has reported to training camp. The Titans and Lewan are making progress on a contract extension, and the two sides should have something worked out before the start of the regular season. Lewan is one of the best blind-side protectors in the NFL and […]

Earl Thomas Will Not Report To Training Camp

Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas will not report for the start of training camp as he pushes for a contract extension, according to a source. Seattle doesn't really care and have said there is "zero chance" they will give Thomas a new deal, according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen. Things have gotten bad between the […]

Richard Sherman Medically Cleared To Practice

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman (Achilles) has been medically cleared and will practice with the team on Thursday. For the first time in his career in 2017, Sherman didn't play a full season due to his Achilles tear. He played in only nine games and had 35 tackles and two interceptions. He should be […]

Aaron Donald Does Not Report To Training Camp

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald did not report to training camp on Wednesday, according to a team official. It appears Donald will hold out for a second straight year as he attempts to reach a contract extension. He's in the final year of his rookie deal and has become the best young defensive […]

Eagles Signing Kamar Aiken

The Philadelphia Eagles are signing free-agent wide receiver Kamar Aiken on Wednesday, according to his agent. Aiken spent last year with the Colts, catching a career-low 15 passes for 133 yards and no touchdowns in 15 games. He had his best year with Baltimore in 2015, catching 75 passes for 944 yards and five touchdowns, […]

Carlos Henderson Going On Did Not Report List

The Denver Broncos will place wide receiver Carlos Henderson on the did not report list to start training camp for personal reasons. Henderson was a third-round pick last season but has yet to play in an NFL game after being placed on Injured Reserve last year with a torn thumb ligament. This latest development doesn't […]

Antonio Gates Hopeful Of Re-Signing With Chargers

Tom Condon, the agent for free-agent tight end Antonio Gates, said that he's hopeful his client will re-sign with the Los Angeles Chargers. Condon is actively negotiating with the team. Gates returning to the Bolts seemed inevitable ever since Hunter Henry blew out his knee in May. The future Hall of Famer is hardly the […]

D'Onta Foreman Lands On PUP

Houston Texans running back D'Onta Foreman (Achilles) will be on the Physically Unable to Perform list for the start of training camp. Foreman had two touchdowns last year but could be a breakout candidate if he can prove healthy in the preseason. The longer he's out, the more it benefits Lamar Miller, but Foreman is […]

Deshaun Watson, J.J. Watt Avoid PUP List

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (knee) and defensive end J.J. Watt (knee) both avoided the Physically Unable to Perform list at the start of training camp. Watson was always expected to be ready for camp after tearing his ACL in his rookie season. Before his injury, he was one of the best fantasy quarterbacks in […]

Josh Allen Signs Rookie Deal

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen signed his four-year rookie deal on Wednesday. Financial terms of the deal aren't disclosed, but the deal will also include the standard fifth-year team option. Allen was the third quarterback selected in the draft at No. 7 overall and has a big arm and big future in the NFL, although […]

Browns Discussing Dez Bryant

The Cleveland Browns have discussed free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant, according to general manager John Dorsey. It may only be because Josh Gordon won't be around for the start of training camp, and there are still questions about whether he'll contribute in 2018. Bryant turned down a deal with the Ravens but hasn't had any […]

Antonio Callaway, Jamie Collins Ready For Training Camp

Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Antonio Callaway (groin) and linebacker Jamie Collins (knee) are both ready for the start of training camp, according to head coach Hue Jackson. Callaway, a fourth-rounder, has tons of upside and makes this Cleveland receiving corps way better. Off-field issues in college caused him to fall in the draft. He […]

Browns GM Expects Josh Gordon To Play

Cleveland Browns general manager John Dorsey believes that wide receiver Josh Gordon will play in 2018. Gordon won't report for the start of training camp in order to stay healthy, but everyone is already beginning to wonder if he'll be suspended again because of his history of off-the-field problems. The talent is there, as he […]

Robby Anderson Will Report To Camp Thursday

New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson will report to training camp on Thursday despite the fact that he's still facing the possibility of a league suspension. His case is still being reviewed by the league under the personal-conduct policy, according to a league spokesman. Anderson pleaded no contest to misdemeanor reckless driving last month […]

Devin Funchess Not Worried About Contract

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess said he isn't concerned about an extension as he enters the final year of his contract. Funchess had a career year in 2017 but is due for a letdown after the Panthers added rookie D.J. Moore to the mix. Tight end Greg Olsen is also back and healthy, and […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Arrives At Training Camp

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has arrived at training camp on Wednesday. OBJ won't hold out despite trying to work out a contract extension with the team this offseason. He played in just four games last year due to a broken ankle, but he is fully recovered and should once again be […]