Stephen Strasburg Plays Catch Friday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (shoulder) played catch again Friday and the inflammation is almost all gone from his arm, according to manager Dave Martinez. However, there remains no timetable for a next step. Before his injury, Strasburg was 6-6 with a 3.46 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 95 strikeouts in 80 2/3 innings. He's […]

Adam Eaton, Daniel Murphy Both Out Again Friday

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton and second baseman Daniel Murphy are both out of the lineup for the second straight day Friday. Michael Taylor is in center field again and batting sixth, while infielder Wilmer Difo is at the keystone and hitting seventh against Phillies starter Zach Eflin. Both Eaton and Murphy have been slow […]

Orleans Darkwa Has Been Cleared

Free-agent running back Orleans Darkwa (leg) announced on his Twitter account Friday that he has been cleared to resume football activities as he searches for a job ahead of training camp. Darkwa led the Giants in 2017 with 171 carries for 751 yards (career-high 4.4 yards per carry) and five touchdowns, but he hasn't generated […]

Ryan Griffin Could Challenge For Backup Job

Although Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has much more experience, quarterback Ryan Griffin has an opportunity to leapfrog Fitzpatrick for backup duties in training camp. With Jameis Winston facing a three-game suspension to open the year, that means that Griffin could be under center in Week 1 when the Bucs face off against the […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Could Still Hold Out

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. could still hold out of training camp next month, according to sources in his camp. Head coach Pat Shurmur is expecting Beckham to show up on time, but team sources aren't so sure. There's no indication that the Giants are close to giving Beckham a contract extension, […]

Jameis Winston To Be Hit With Three-Game Suspension

The NFL is planning to suspend Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston for the first three games of the season for violating the personal-conduct policy, according to league sources. This comes in response to an incident in March of 2016 in which Winston apparently groped an Uber driver, although he was never charged with anything. […]

Matt Wieters Does Some Running Thursday

Washington Nationals catcher Matt Wieters (hamstring) did some running on the field Thursday, but there remains no timetable for his return, according to manager Dave Martinez. Wieters was slashing only .231/.342/.385 with three home runs and seven RBI in 65 at-bats before his injury in early May, and he's likely to be a platoon guy […]

Jeremy Hellickson To Make Rehab Start This Weekend

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson (hamstring) is expected to make a rehab start in the minors this weekend and go five or six innings, according to manager Dave Martinez. Barring a setback, Hellickson could return to the rotation late next week. The veteran right-hander was 2-0 with a nice 2.28 ERA and 0.92 WHIP […]

Brandon Kintzler Has Successful Bullpen Session

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler (forearm) had a successful bullpen session on Wednesday in which he threw all fastballs. He will mix in offspeed pitches on Friday in another bullpen session. The good news is that the tightness in his forearm is gone, and if he can get by without any setbacks on Friday, […]

Adam Eaton, Daniel Murphy Sitting Thursday

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton and second baseman Daniel Murphy are both receiving the day off Thursday. Michael Taylor is starting in center field and hitting sixth, while infielder Wilmer Difo is at the keystone and is batting seventh against Orioles starter Kevin Gausman. Taylor is more attractive for DFS purposes because of his mix […]

Richard Sherman Points Out Jimmy Garoppolo Weakness

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman pointed out a tell of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo's during offseason workouts. “You just need to read him—hand off ball; he’s letting it go. You have to be decisive when you make those decisions. If he takes his hand off the ball and doesn’t throw it, I think he’ll throw […]

No Update On Possible Martavis Bryant Suspension

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Martavis Bryant hasn't failed any drug tests or missed any of his tests, and the NFL hasn't notified him of any suspension, according to sources. A report recently came out that the Raiders were fearing a suspension for Bryant, but nothing has come of it yet. The 26-year-old missed an entire […]

Carter Kieboom Promoted To Double-A

Washington Nationals shortstop prospect Carter Kieboom has been promoted from Single-A Potomac to Double-A Harrisburg after hitting .298 with 11 home runs and an .880 OPS in 61 games at Single-A. MLB.com has Kieboom ranked as Washington's No. 3 prospect behind outfielders Victor Robles and Juan Soto. Kieboom was selected 28th overall in the first […]

Seahawks Don't Appear Willing To Give Earl Thomas An Extension

The Seattle Seahawks are not currently in negotiations with safety Earl Thomas, and there has been nothing to indicate that they are interested in giving him an extension with his current deal running out. Thomas, even as he ages, is an All-Pro talent and could be a future Hall of Famer, so losing him could […]

Brandon Marshall Expected To Be Ready For Training Camp

The Seattle Seahawks expect veteran wide receiver Brandon Marshall (ankle) to be ready for training camp next month, but at his age, it's hard to know how healthy he'll actually be. Marshall himself admitted that he wasn't even close to 100 percent last month after playing in just five games with the Giants before suffering […]

Robby Anderson Pleads No Contest To Reckless Driving

New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson plead no contest to charges of reckless driving in court on Wednesday, according to his attorney, Ed O'Donnell. Anderson received six months of non-reporting probation, and all the charges stemming from his two arrests have now been addressed. However, the NFL is still reviewing everything and Anderson could […]

Jameis Winston Expecting To Be Hit With Suspension

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston is expecting to be suspended by the NFL for an alleged incident from March of 2016 in which he groped an Uber driver in Arizona, according to ESPN Tallahassee radio host Jeff Cameron. “The thought from the Winston camp is that would be a maximum of three games. I […]

Brandon Kintzler Throws Bullpen Wednesday

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler (forearm), who has been on the disabled list since June 10, threw a bullpen session Wednesday. Barring a setback, he could be activated from the DL this weekend. With the Nationals recently acquiring Kelvin Herrera as the setup man for closer Sean Doolittle, Kintzler won't have as much value […]

Ryan Zimmerman Likely To Return In Weeks, Not Days

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (oblique), who has been on the disabled list retroactive to May 10, is taking ground balls and hitting a little bit, but his return seems likely to be in weeks, not days. Zimmerman was struggling before his injury, too, hitting just .217 in 33 games, and the Nats have […]

Matt Wieters Catches Bullpen Session

Washington Nationals catcher Matt Wieters (hamstring) caught a bullpen session recently, according to manager Dave Martinez. Wieters continues to make progress, but running will be the biggest step for him. The switch-hitting catcher last played on May 10 but could return early next month if he doesn't have any setbacks during his rehab. Wieters was […]

Blake Bortles Has Better Grasp Of Offense

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles said he has a much better grasp and understanding of the offense this year compared to in 2017. "When we started last year, it was kind of an elementary level, in terms of ‘I’m hearing the play, I’m thinking about the footwork I have to take, the identification, trying to […]

Calvin Ridley Impressing Teammates

Atlanta Falcons rookie wide receiver Calvin Ridley, the team's first-round pick at 26 overall, has been impressing his teammates during offseason practices. "He's the real deal. And he's a good person. He's not walking around like he thinks he's hot s---. He's walking around like a really good dude," free safety Ricardo Allen said. Ridley […]

Panthers, Daryl Williams Not Close To Extension

The Carolina Panthers and right tackle Daryl Williams face a "monster gap" financially in contract negotiations, according to a source close to the process. A league source said Tuesday that it would be "shocking" if the two sides agreed to an extension before training camp begins in July. Williams, a fourth-round pick in 2015, played […]

Eric Decker Would Like To Play For Patriots

Free-agent wide receiver Eric Decker said that he thinks the New England Patriots would be a good fit for him after he was drafted by offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels when McDaniels was the head coach of the Broncos. Who wouldn't want to go play in New England with quarterback Tom Brady and the perennial Super […]

Keke Coutee Off To Good Start For Texans

Houston Texans rookie wide receiver Keke Coutee, who caught 93 passes for 1,429 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2017 with Texas Tech, is challenging Braxton Miller for slot duties this year and is off to a good start in offseason workouts. The Texans drafted Coutee with the vision that he'd be an upgrade on Miller […]

Terrelle Pryor Blames Poor 2017 On Ankle Injury

New York Jets wide receiver Terrelle Pryor (ankle) blames his poor season with the Redskins in 2017 due to his ankle injury during a learning experience. "I couldn't focus on my game because I was worried about my foot," Pryor said at the conclusion of last week's minicamp. "It took control of my mind. Right […]

Streaming Wars -- Waiver Wire Targets For June 20

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. This article, which began last season, runs seven days a week. We are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your weakest categories, and target players who may be […]

D.J. Moore Signs Rookie Deal

The Carolina Panthers signed first-round wide receiver D.J. Moore to his four-year rookie deal on Monday. Moore was selected with the 24th overall pick and will immediately start opposite Devin Funchess as the team looks to improve their aerial assault under offensive coordinator Norv Turner. Moore set a Maryland single-season record with 80 catches last […]

Trent Brown Has First Crack At Left Tackle Job

New England Patriots offensive tackle Trent Brown looks like he'll have the first crack at the left tackle job, with first-rounder Isaiah Wynn starting at left guard. David Andrews is locked in at center and Shaq Mason is one of the best right guards in the league, leaving Joe Thuney as potentially the odd man […]

Nathan Peterman A Serious Contender For Starting Job

Buffalo Bills quarterback Nathan Peterman should be considered a serious contender for the starting job to open the season. He has rotated first-team snaps with AJ McCarron, with rookie Josh Allen mostly working with the third-team offense. Peterman has looked sharp so far, including completing 10 of his 13 passes in 11-on-11 drills in minicamp […]