Kenny Clark Heading to Dallas

The Dallas Cowboys acquired defensive tackle Kenny Clark and two first-round picks on Thursday from th Green Bay Packers in exchange for All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons, a source tells Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. It's unclear yet if the Cowboys acquired any other players in this blockbuster deal. Clark is no Parsons, but he was […]

Bills Work Out Three Kickers on Thursday

The Buffalo Bills worked out free-agent kickers Eddy Pineiro, Zane Gonzalez and Greg Joseph on Thursday, sources told Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. Incumbent Bills kicker Tyler Bass missed the team's first two preseason games with a pelvis injury, but he returned for the preseason finale last weekend and went 3-for-4 on his field-goal tries […]

Packers Sign Clayton Tune to Practice Squad

The Green Bay Packers signed former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Clayton Tune to their practice squad on Thursday, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Tune became available to all NFL teams when the Cardinals cut him earlier this week. The 26-year-old will now head to the NFC North, where he'll serve as QB depth for […]

Drake Maye has "Positive" Training Camp but Didn't Take "Huge Leap"

According to Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye had "a relatively positive training camp" this summer, "but maybe he didn't take that huge leap that a lot of people expected him to -- or that I expected him to." Kyed also mentioned that there were "growing pains." Maye did […]

Packers Acquire Micah Parsons, Sign him to Four-Year Extension

The Green Bay Packers are acquiring All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons from the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday and have agreed to a four-year, $188 million contract extension with him, including $136 million guaranteed, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. It's unclear at this time what the Cowboys received in return, but it includes two first-rounders. […]

Frankie Montas has UCL Tear, Could Miss All of 2026

New York Mets right-hander Frankie Montas (elbow) needs surgery to fix a torn UCL in his right elbow, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. It remains to be seen if Montas will undergo Tommy John surgery or have an internal-brace procedure, but a full UCL reconstruction is considered "most likely." If the […]

Corey Seager Undergoing Appendectomy on Thursday

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (appendix) was diagnosed with appendicitis and is undergoing an appendectomy on Thursday, according to general manager and president of baseball operations Chris Young. The Rangers aren't ruling out Seager playing again this year, but in the meantime, utility man Dylan Moore will join the active roster with Seager going on […]

Francisco Alvarez Suffers Broken Pinkie Finger

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (finger, thumb) said that he broke his pinkie finger on Wednesday night during a minor-league rehab game at Triple-A Syracuse when he was hit by a pitch. However, Alvarez remains hopeful that he can play again this year. MLB.com's Anthony DiComo writes that the hope is that Alvarez can […]

Colson Montgomery Missing Another Game

Chicago White Sox shortstop prospect Colson Montgomery (side) is missing another game on Thursday against the visiting New York Yankees at Rate Field. Chase Meidroth is starting at shortstop for the Pale Hose and will hit ninth against Yankees right-hander Will Warren. Montgomery initially dealt with a left-side issue last week but had returned before […]

Chris Godwin to Miss First Month of Season, Possibly More

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (ankle) will miss the first month of the 2025 season and possibly more, according to general manager Jason Licht. The GM framed Godwin's return as likely October in Week 5 or later. On Wednesday, when asked about a potential timetable for Godwin's return, head coach Todd Bowles said […]

Andre Pallante to Remain in Rotation and Start on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that right-hander Andre Pallante, who has gone 1-8 with an 8.27 ERA in his last nine starts, will start in Sunday's series finale against the division-rival Cincinnati Reds. MLB.com's John Denton explains that Pallante's underlying metrics show that his stuff is similar to what he had last yeaer, […]

Nolan Arenado Returning to St. Louis to Have Shoulder Examined

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (shoulder), who has been rehabbing in Jupiter, Fla., will return to St. Louis in the coming days to have his right shoulder examined by team doctors, according to manager Oliver Marmol. After that, a determination will be made about a minor-league rehab assignment and a possible return to […]

Joey Ortiz on Track to Return Next Week

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz (hamstring) said on Thursday morning that he's running at around 100 percent and is on track to return for the series against the Texas Rangers that starts on Monday, Sept. 1, after a minimum stay on the 10-day injured list. It's possible that Ortiz does not have to go on […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Moving to Bullpen for the "Short Term"

Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. is available out of the bullpen, according to manager Joe Espada. The skipper characterized the decision to move McCullers from the starting rotation to the bullpen as a "short-term" move and hopes it will get him going. He will be an option to start Monday's series opener against the […]

Pavin Smith Likely Headed for Injured List

Arizona Diamonbacks first baseman Pavin Smith (quadriceps) is likely to land on the 10-day injured list after being pulled from Wednesday's game early against the Milwaukee Brewers with tightness in his left quadriceps muscle, according to Steve Gilbert of MLB.com. Smith is heading back to Phoenix for imaging, and the D-backs will likely make a […]

Hunter Renfrow Drawing Interest From Multiple Teams

Veteran free-agent wide receiver Hunter Renfrow, who was released by the Carolina Panthers on roster cutdown day on Tuesday, is receiving interest from multiple teams, including the Panthers, a league source told David Newton of ESPN. Panthers general manager Dan Morgan said on Thursday that it's up to Renfrow to decide where he wants to […]

Shedeur Sanders Opening as Browns QB3

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters that rookie fifth-round quarterback Shedeur Sanders will open his first NFL season as the third QB, which means he will be able to dress for regular-season games. Veteran Joe Flacco will open the year as the starter under center for Cleveland, with rookie third-rounder Dillon Gabriel serving […]

Darnell Mooney Returns to Practice on Thursday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (shoulder) is at practice and in uniform on Thursday for the first time since July 24, according to Marc Raimondi of ESPN. Mooney injured his shoulder on the first day of training camp and is just now returning. Although it's unclear if the 27-year-old will be ready for Week […]

Yainer Diaz Still Out on Thursday

Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz (hand) remains out of action for Thursday's series finale against the visiting Colorado Rockies at Daikin Park. Cesar Salazar is starting again behind the plate and will catch right-hander Jason Alexander while batting ninth against Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland. This will be the third straight game that Diaz has not […]

A.J. Brown Returns to Practice, Expected to Play in Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (hamstring) returned to practice on Wednesday and is expected to be on the field for the Week 1 regular-season opener on Thursday, Sept. 4, against the division-rival Dallas Cowboys, according to Zach Berman of The Athletic. Brown has been dealing with a hamstring injury since early in August, and […]

No Sign of De'Von Achane on Thursday

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (calf) did not put in any practice work on Thursday, according to David Furones of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Achane hasn't practiced in over a week due to a nagging calf injury, but general manager Chris Grier said on Wednesday that the team expects him to play in Week […]

Tyreek Hill Practicing on Thursday

David Furones of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports that Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (oblique) is practicing on Thursday, per head coach Mike McDaniel. McDaniel said earlier on Thursday that Hill is expected to play in Week 1 of the regular season against the Indianapolis Colts despite missing a lot of training camp due […]

Will Howard Placed On Injured Reserve

The Pittsburgh Steelers placed rookie quarterback Will Howard (hand) on the Reserve/Injured list on Thursday, according to Teresa Varley of Steelers.com. Howard was drafted in the sixth round (185th overall) in April out of Ohio State, but he suffered a fractured bone in his left hand in training camp on Aug. 5 that kept him […]

Jalen Coker Will Play in the Slot

Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan said specifically that wide receiver Jalen Coker will play in the slot this year after the team traded veteran Adam Thielen to the Minnesota Vikings this week. Morgan also called Coker "a baller." Now that Thielen is out of town, the 23-year-old second-year pass-catcher projects to start in the […]

Jaylen Wright Undergoes Surgery, Could be Back "Septemberish"

Miami Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright (leg) had surgery on his injured leg and could be back "Septemberish," according to head coach Mike McDaniel. Wright is not out for the entire season, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. The 22-year-old is expected to miss multiple week, although an exact timetable is not known. […]

Dolphins Officially Sign Riley Patterson to Practice Squad

The Miami Dolphins officially signed free-agent kicker Riley Patterson to their practice squad on Wednesday, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Patterson is expected to be elevated to kick against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1 of the regular season on Sunday, Sept. 7, in place of the injured Jason Sanders (hip). The Dolphins […]

Chargers Re-Sign Jalen Reagor, Nyheim Hines to Practice Squad

The Los Angeles Chargers re-signed wide receiver Jalen Reagor and running back Nyheim Miller-Hines to their practice squad on Wednesday, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Reagor and Miller-Hines will return to the Bolts to provide depth entering the 2025 regular season at their respective positions. Even if they are both brought up to […]

Alex Call Out With Back Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Alex Call (back) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the visiting Cincinnati Reds due to a lower-back injury, according to manager Dave Roberts. Call has really only been starting for a loaded Dodgers team when they face a left-handed pitcher like on Wednesday night versus Nick […]

Freddie Freeman Out Wednesday With Neck Stinger

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (neck) is dealing with a stinger and is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the visiting Cincinnati Reds, according to manager Dave Roberts. However, with an off day coming on Thursday, the plan is for Freeman to be back in the lineup for Friday's […]

Victor Caratini in the Concussion Protocol

Houston Astros catcher Victor Caratini (concussion) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the visiting Colorado Rockies and is in the league's concussion protocol, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. With Yainer Diaz (hand) also missing another day due to an injury, the Astros called up backstop Cesar Salazar, who will […]