Vontaze Burfict On NFI List

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict (hamstring) was put on the Non-Football Injury list with what is believed to be a tight hamstring. Burfict should be fine with his injury, but he will serve a four-game suspension to begin the year. The 27-year-old played full seasons in his first two years but hasn't done so since, […]

Orleans Darkwa Works Out For Bills

Free-agent running back Orleans Darkwa recently worked out for the Buffalo Bills, according to a source. Darkwa is back to full health after playing with the Giants last year. Buffalo is covering their bases for running back depth with LeSean McCoy potentially facing a suspension. Darkwa had 171 carries for 751 yards (4.4 yards per […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick The Expected Week 1 Starter

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter said that quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is the planned starter for Week 1 against the Saints, barring something unforeseen. Fitzpatrick worked with the first-team offense on Thursday at training camp. Jameis Winston is suspended for the first three games of the year, so Fitz should start in all three […]

Giants Will Talk Contract Soon With Odell Beckham Jr.

New York Giants owner John Mara said the team will open contract talks with wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. "sooner rather than later." Mara thinks Beckham is moving in the right direction. OBJ showed up to mandatory minicamp and isn't holding out of training camp, so both sides figure to get something worked out eventually. […]

Martavis Bryant Expected To Practice Thursday

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Martavis Bryant has not heard anything from the league on a potential suspension and is expected to be on the practice field for the start of training camp on Thursday, according to sources. He will work as a deep-ball specialist with his new team in 2018 and has a chance to […]

D'Onta Foreman's Week 1 Status Up In The Air

The Houston Texans are still unsure if running back D'Onta Foreman (Achilles) will be ready for Week 1. He's on the active Physically Unable to Perform list to start training camp. "Work in progress right now, recovering from this injury," Texans general manager Brian Gaine said as the AFC South franchise arrived at The Greenbrier […]

Jets Open To Trading Teddy Bridgewater

The New York Jets are open to trading quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, but it will depend on if there is a market for him. A lot will depend on how Bridgewater fares in training camp and the preseason. He impressed teammates and coaches in the spring and moved well in non-contact drills two years removed from […]

Sam Darnold Has A Shot To Start In Week 1

New York Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold has a realistic shot to win the starting job heading into Week 1 over veteran Josh McCown and Teddy Bridgewater. It's pretty much his job to win. Of the last 10 quarterbacks drafted in the top 10 dating back to 2012, six have started on opening day. He […]

Alshon Jeffery Placed On PUP

The Philadelphia Eagles placed wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) on the active Physically Unable to Perform list on Thursday. Jeffery had offseason shoulder surgery, but he should be fine for the start of the regular season. He finished as the No. 15 fantasy wideout in 2017 in standard leagues, but his numbers left a little […]

Astros Acquire Martin Maldonado

The Houston Astros have acquired catcher Martin Maldonado from the Angels on Thursday for catching depth. The Angels will receive an unnamed prospect in the deal. Maldonado was hitting just .223 with five home runs and 32 RBI in 265 at-bats with the Halos this year, and he'll likely split time behind the dish with […]

Jason Garrett Not On The Hot Seat

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said that head coach Jason Garrett is not on the hot seat entering the 2018 season and that this isn't a "playoffs or bust" year for the head coach. Garrett is entering his eighth full season and holds a 67-53 record during that time with two playoff appearances. He also […]

Earl Thomas Prepared To Hold Out During Season

There is belief around the league that Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas is prepared to sit out through training camp and into the regular season. Thomas won't play without a new deal or a trade, and there is "zero chance" Seattle will give him a contract extension. It's a messy situation that appears likely […]

Aaron Donald May Be Willing To Hold Out During Season

There is belief around the league that Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald will not play another down on his current contract. His holdout is likely to last until he receives a new deal. That wouldn't be good for the Rams defense as a whole, but we doubt the Rams will let Donald hold […]

Jon Gruden, Khalil Mack Haven't Been In Contact

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden and defensive end Khalil Mack haven't spoken once since Gruden was hired as the new head coach in January. It's an interesting development for a player that is holding out for a new contract. Mack is the most important player on the defense and is looking to break the […]

Tyler Eifert Expected To Start On PUP List

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert (back) is expected to begin training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list, according to a source. Eifert tweaked his back in the spring but has been feeling good. Nobody should be shocked. In five seasons in the NFL, he's never played a full season and has played […]

Tommy Milone To Start Thursday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Tommy Milone is being called up to start on Thursday against the Marlins in place of Stephen Strasburg (neck), according to a source. Milone has a 4.19 ERA in 20 starts for Triple-A Syracuse and could be a viable streaming choice against the weak Miami offense in the deepest of leagues.

Dodgers Eyeing Shane Greene

The Los Angeles Dodgers were eyeing Detroit Tigers closer Shane Greene before his injury and have had scouts watching him in recent days. Greene would just be a setup man to closer Kenley Jansen in LA, so he'd lose most of his fantasy luster with a trade to Hollywood. If Greene is traded, Joe Jimenez […]

Jose Iglesias Drawing Interest

Detroit Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias has drawn trade interest mostly for his defensive ability. The Brewers have been reported to be seeking a more offensively-minded middle infielder. The Phillies are also looking for an upgrade at shortstop. Iglesias is hitting .265 with four home runs and 41 RBI, but he's also provided 12 stolen bases. […]

Red Sox Scouting Francisco Liriano

The Boston Red Sox were scouting Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Francisco Liriano during his start against the Royals on Wednesday. Boston is seeking bullpen help and currently do not have a lefty in their bullpen. The veteran lefty is 3-5 with a 4.73 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and only 69 strikeouts in 83 2/3 innings, but […]

Jose Altuve Day-To-Day

Updating a previous report, Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (knee) is being listed as day-to-day. Manager A.J. Hinch said Altuve has been bothered by his right knee for a few games. The Astros have the day off on Thursday, so Altuve could be back in the lineup on Friday. It's good news for the […]

Cowboys Not Expecting Terrance Williams To Be Suspended

The Dallas Cowboys aren't expecting wide receiver Terrance Williams to be hit with a suspension by the league. Williams could be the No. 2 receiver behind Allen Hurns with Dez Bryant no longer in town, but you can do much better in fantasy leagues. The 28-year-old has struggled with drops in his career and is […]

Christian McCaffrey Set For Much Bigger Workload

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said that getting running back Christian McCaffrey the ball 25 to 30 times a game would be "ideal." That might be feasible if McCaffrey was the do-everything back, but the Panthers brough C.J. Anderson in through free agency to be the early-down back, so it's unlikely McCaffrey sees that […]

Blue Jays Interested In Brandon Drury

The Toronto Blue Jays are interested in New York Yankees infielder Brandon Drury, according to sources. Toronto general manager Ross Atkins comes from the Indians executive tree and Cleveland evaluators always liked Drury. The Indians almost traded for Drury just before the Yankees did last February. Drury could also be part of a bigger package […]

Yankees Could Be Interested In Cole Hamels

The New York Yankees could be interested in trading for Texas Rangers starting pitcher Cole Hamels. Starting pitching is New York's biggest area of need and sources indicate that Hamels is one of the pitchers the Yankees are evaluating. The left-hander is 1-3 with a 10.23 ERA in his last five starts, though, and has […]

Falcons Hoping To Get Something Done With Julio Jones

The Atlanta Falcons are "hopeful" of getting something done with wide receiver Julio Jones, who is holding out of training camp, according to a team source. Both sides have been discussing a contract extension for a while now. Something could get worked out before the start of the regular season. The veteran Jones disappointed fantasy […]

Padres Not Willing To Trade Top Prospects For Chris Archer

The San Diego Padres have inquired about Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer, but they are unwilling to include prospects Fernando Tatis Jr. or MacKenzie Gore, who are their top two prospects. San Diego is believed to be willing to give up one or two of their next three prospects from MLB.com's top-30 list. […]

Teams Still Interested In Cole Hamels

Despite the fact that Texas Rangers starting pitcher Cole Hamels has struggled in his last five starts, sources said there remains interest in him on the trade market. The veteran southpaw has been shelled for 25 earned runs over 22 innings in his last five starts for an ERA of 10.23. It's gotten to the […]

Rockies Close To Acquiring Seung Hwan Oh

The Colorado Rockies are close to landing Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Seung Hwan Oh. This makes total sense, as the Rockies have one of the worst bullpens in all of baseball. Even closer Wade Davis is 0-3 with a bloated 4.61 ERA and 1.22 WHIP despite 28 saves. Oh would immediately become the team's […]

Andre Ethier Announces Retirement

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andre Ethier officially announced his retirement on Wednesday. He played all 12 of his seasons with the Dodgers and made the All-Star team twice. He will finish with a total of 162 home runs, 687 RBI and a .285 average. Ethier played in just 36 games the last two years due […]

Brandon Belt Has Hyperextended Knee

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) suffered a hyperextended right knee on Wednesday and will be out a minimum of two to three days. Belt entered Wednesday hitting .277 with 14 home runs and 43 RBI over 310 at-bats, so he's been useful in pretty much all formats. He could still land on […]