Isaac TeSlaa Could be Valuable Weapon for Lions Offense

NFL.com's Bucky Brooks thinks that Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa will be "a valuable weapon for Jared Goff as a chain-mover with mismatch potential in the red zone" in his first year in the NFL. TeSlaa torched defenders in the preseason with 10 catches for 146 yards and three touchdowns and is a […]

Terrace Marshall Jr. Released by Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles released wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. and cornerback Eli Ricks from their practice squad on Friday, according to Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia. In corresponding moves, the team added running back Audric Estime and defensive back Ambry Thomas to the practice squad. Marshall, a former second-round pick (59th overall) by the […]

Kenny Clark Will Make Cowboys Debut in Week 1

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said that newly-acquired defensive tackle Kenny Clark won't need long to get up to speed with the new system and will play in the Week 1 regular-season opener next Thursday, Sept. 4, versus the division-rival Philadelphia Eagles. "Quite honestly if Kenny Clark is not in this deal it may […]

Kyle Shanahan Thinks Christian McCaffrey is Poised for Bounce-Back Year

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan thinks All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey is poised for a bounce-back season in 2025 after the former NFL Offensive Player of the Year was limited to four games in 2024 due to injuries. McCaffrey has been healthy all offeason and training camp and has been looking like his […]

Colson Montgomery Returns Against Yankees

Chicago White Sox rookie shortstop Colson Montgomery (side) is back at shortstop and is hitting cleanup for Game 2 of the series against the visiting New York Yankees and left-hander Carlos Rodon on Friday. A left-side injury kept Montgomery out of action for the last two games, but he'll return for the start of the […]

Yainer Diaz Back for Series Opener Against Angels

Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz is back behind the plate and will hit seventh for Friday's series opener against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels and left-hander Tyler Anderson at Daikin Park. Diaz missed the last two games of the series against the Colorado Rockies this week with a hand injury but is good to go […]

White Sox Place Miguel Vargas on Injured List With Hand Sprain

The Chicago White Sox announced on Friday that they placed infielder Miguel Vargas (hand) on the 10-day injured list with a left-hand sprain and recalled rookie first baseman Tim Elko from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. With Vargas heading to the IL, Curtis Mead will make the start at third in Friday's contest against […]

Michael Wacha Goes on Paternity List

The Kansas City Royals announced on Friday that they placed right-hander Michael Wacha on the paternity list and recalled right-hander Stephen Kolek from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. Wacha will be away from the team for a few days, which puts his next scheduled start on Sunday against the division-rival Detroit Tigers in question. […]

Ernie Clement Still Out on Friday

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement (finger, shin) remains out of action for Friday's series opener against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers. Addison Barger will make another start at the hot corner and will hit second against Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta. Clement was involved in a collision at third base in Tuesday's game. He suffered a […]

Daylen Lile Back From Illness

Washington Nationals rookie outfielder Daylen Lile (illness) is feeling good enough to return to the starting nine for Friday's series opener against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays. Lile is serving as the designated hitter and is batting sixth against Rays right-hander Adrian Houser. The 22-year-old will make his return to the field after missing almost […]

Alejandro Kirk Back in Blue Jays Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (hand) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's big series opener against the first-place Milwaukee Brewers at the Rogers Centre. Kirk is doing the catching and will bat sixth against Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta. Kirk took a foul tip to his right hand during Tuesday's game and was […]

De'Von Achane Should be Ready for Week 1

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (calf) should be ready to go for the Week 1 regular-season opener on Sunday, Sept. 7, versus the Indianapolis Colts, barring any setbacks, according to David Furones of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. General manager Chris Grier said on Wednesday that he expects Achane to be ready next weekend, although […]

Red Sox Send Jhostynxon Garcia Back to Minors

The Boston Red Sox optioned outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia to Triple-A Worcester on Friday and recalled infielder Nick Sogard from Worcester in a corresponding move, according to Chris Cotillo of Mass Live. The BoSox called up Nixon, nicknamed The Password, on Aug. 22, but he did very little in his limited time in the big […]

49ers "Not Even Close" in Extension Talks With Jauan Jennings

Tim Kawakami of The San Francisco Standard says that San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (calf) is looking for more than $20 million annually on a contract extension, and the team "appears unwilling to meet those demands." "If you ask me what the dollars are, I would tell you, just from my opinion, is […]

Red Sox Release Walker Buehler

The Boston Red Sox released right-hander Walker Buehler on Friday, sources tell Chris Cotillo of Mass Live. Buehler began the 2025 campaign with the Red Sox in their starting rotation, but the 31-year-old veteran was recently moved to the bullpen due to inconsistent results on the bump. He now finds himself on the open market […]

Victor Robles' Suspension Reduced to Seven Games, Will be Out Friday

After appealing his 10-game suspension, Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles' suspension has been reduced to seven games, according to Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. Robles will begin serving the suspension on Friday and will not be available for the series opener in Cleveland against the Guardians. Robles won't be able to return to the […]

Yohel Pozo Going on Concussion Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals are placing catcher Yohel Pozo (concussion) on the seven-day concussion injured list on Friday and are recalling rookie catching prospect Jimmy Crooks from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move, sources tell Katie Woo of The Athletic. Pozo took a foul tip off his mask in Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates […]

Alec Burleson Lands on Injured List With Wrist Inflammation

The St. Louis Cardinals placed infielder/outfielder Alec Burleson (wrist) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with right-wrist inflammation and called up rookie second baseman Cesar Prieto from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move, according to The Athletic's Katie Woo. Burleson's right wrist caused him to be pulled early from Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh […]

Taylor Trammell Kicks Off Rehab Assignment

Houston Astros outfielder Taylor Trammell (neck) was scheduled to start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday night. Trammell is working his way back from a concussion and cervical strain in his neck on Aug. 21 but is now ready to play in games on the farm. Depending on how he bounces […]

Tyler Loop Could Become Household Name Sooner Than Later

Baltimore Ravens rookie kicker Tyler Loop has a tall task of replacing seven-time Pro Bowler Justin Tucker, but NFL.com's Bucky Brooks writes that Loop "appears to be well on his way to becoming a household name as a long-distance scorer with unlimited range." Loop made 81.8 percent of his field-goal attempts during the regular season […]

TreVeyon Henderson has Impressed With Speed, Explosiveness

NFL.com's Bucky Brooks writes that New England Patriots rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson is "as explosive as advertised with the ball in his hands." The Ohio State product took a kickoff return 100 yards for a touchdown in his preseason debut and also scored in the second preseason contest on an eight-yard run. He has […]

Shedeur Sanders Could Make an Impact in 2025

NFL.com's Bucky Brooks believes that Cleveland Browns rookie fifth-round quarterback Shedeur Sanders could make an impact in his first year in the league. Sanders had a poor showing in the team's preseason finale, but he also showed flashes that suggest he "has the talent and potential to develop into an effective NFL quarterback in a […]

Calvin Ridley Says he is Mentally Stronger

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley says he's mentally stronger heading into his second year with the team after injuries and a mental-health journey, which included a gambling suspension. Ridley was suspended for the entire 2022 season while with the Atlanta Falcons after violating the league's gambling policy, and he also played through a broken […]

Bills Not Ruling Out Tre'Davious White for Week 1

Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White (leg) suffered a lower-leg injury in last Thursday's training camp practice and has yet to return to the practice field, but general manager Brandon Beane said they are not ruling White out for Week 1 of the regular season in a showdown against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Sept. 7. […]

Kendrick Bourne to Visit With Commanders on Tuesday

Free-agent wide receiver Kendrick Bourne will visit with the San Francisco 49ers on Monday and with the Washington Commanders on Tuesday, a source told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The framework of a deal is in place with both teams, just in case. The interest from the 49ers was previously reported with San Francisco's wideout […]

49ers Re-Sign Russell Gage Jr. to One-Year Deal

The San Francisco 49ers re-signed wide receiver Russell Gage Jr. (knee) to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday and released safety Richie Grant in a corresponding move, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Gage, who did not practice with the team on Thursday due to a knee injury, returns to the team after being released on […]

Jordan Watkins Misses Thursday's Practice

San Francisco 49ers rookie fourth-round wide receiver Jordan Watkins (ankle) did not take part in Thursday's practice, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic. In addition to Watkins, Jauan Jennings (calf) missed another practice. The 23-year-old Watkins hasn't played since suffering a high-ankle sprain in the team's preseason opener and is trending toward not being […]

Kalel Mullings Doesn't Practice on Thursday

Tennessee Titans rookie running back Kalel Mullings (ankle) did not participate in the team's practice on Thursday, according to Terry McCormick of Titans Insider. Mullings suffered an injury to his right ankle in the team's preseason finale on Aug. 22 and has not practiced since, putting his availability for the Week 1 regular-season opener against […]

Mack Hollins Could Start Out Wide for Patriots

The Athletic's Chad Graff writes that New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins "has probably been the best option" in training camp to start outside across from Stefon Diggs. DeMario Douglas is slated to start in the slot for the team in three-wide sets under offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. Graff guesses that Hollins will "get […]

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 […]