DJ Chark Jr. Does Team Drills Thursday

Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Chark Jr. (ankle) took part in team drills at practice on Thursday. It was Chark's first action in 11-on-11 drills since he had a cleanup surgery on his ankle this offseason. The Panthers added the 26-year-old pass-catcher in the offseason to be a starter on the outside opposite Terrace Marshall... Read More

Tua Tagovailoa Has Bulked Up This Offseason

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has added noticeable size and strength this offseason as he prepares himself for his fourth season in the NFL. Tagovailoa's 2022 season ended prematurely after suffering multiple concussions, and he ended up playing in only 13 games. But when he was healthy, the 25-year-old looked the best he ever has... Read More

Zach Charbonnet Could Have Big Role In Rookie Season

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Zach Charbonnet has impressed the coaching staff during offseason workouts, and The Tacoma News Tribune's Gregg Bell says not to be surprised at the playing time and opportunities that Charbonnet gets with returning 1,000-yards rusher Kenneth Walker III in the backfield. "Zach does everything well...He's just a complete ball player."... Read More

Devon Witherspoon Sees Work In Slot

Seattle Seahawks rookie cornerback Devon Witherspoon, the fifth overall pick of this year's NFL draft, was highly touted for his work at Illinois on the outside. But Witherspoon often worked on the inside at slot cornerback during the team's three-day mandatory minicamp this week. "He's capable of playing in there," head coach Pete Carroll said.... Read More

Bears Won't Make Justin Fields Robotic

Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy said he won't make quarterback Justin Fields robotic as a pocket passer. The Bears are obviously focused on improving Fields as a passer in 2023, but they aren't interested in limiting his rushing abilities after he led all QBs with 1,143 rushing yards and eight touchdowns in 15 games... Read More

Vikings Plan To Use Alexander Mattison As Starter

The Minnesota Vikings re-signed running back Alexander Mattison this offseason with the plan for him to be the starter. There have been trade talks surrounding Dalvin Cook, but no deal has materialized. He will officially be released on Friday, with several teams, including the Miami Dolphins, set to inquire about him. Up until this point,... Read More

DeAndre Hopkins To Visit With Patriots

Former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is set to visit with the New England Patriots next week, according to sources. Hopkins also has a visit scheduled with the Tennessee Titans, so his free-agent market is heating up. The Cleveland Browns are another team that is rumored to be courting Hopkins. The Patriots could add... Read More

Frank Clark Signs One-Year Deal With Broncos

Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark stayed in the AFC West by signing a one-year deal worth up to $7.5 million on Thursday with the Denver Broncos, according to a source. The deal includes a $5.5 million guaranteed base salary, $1 million in makeable incentives and another challenging $1 million in incentives. The... Read More

Ja'Sir Taylor Has Been The Starter At Slot Corner

The Los Angeles Chargers are placing a lot of responsibility on the shoulders of second-year cornerback Ja'Sir Taylor with the way their roster is constructed in 2023. Asante Samuel Jr. has spent most of his time this spring playing outside corner opposite Michael Davis, and Taylor has been the starter at slot corner. Bryce Callahan... Read More

Justin Herbert Could Be Going Deep Often

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (shoulder) was pushing the ball downfield regularly in the opening period of his return to organized team activities on Wednesday after having surgery in January on his left, non-throwing shoulder. He took around 25 repetitions over two 7-on-7 periods. Herbert tossed a pair of 50-yard touchdowns, so clearly his... Read More

Eloy Jimenez Day-To-Day With Leg Injury

Updating a previous report, Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (leg) is being considered day-to-day with a lower left-leg issue after he was forced to exit the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the New York Yankees early. Jimenez pulled up lame after running to first base in the ninth inning, but the early indication... Read More

Phillies Sign Drew Hutchison To Minor-League Deal

The Philadelphia Phillies signed free-agent right-hander Drew Hutchison to a minor-league deal on Thursday, and he will report to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Before Hutchison was released by the Toronto Blue Jays last week, he posted a 5.66 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, 29 walks and 31 strikeouts in nine starts (35 innings) for Triple-A Buffalo. The 32-year-old... Read More

Adam Duvall To Come Off Injured List Friday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Adam Duvall (wrist) will be activated from the 60-day injured list on Friday before the start of a weekend series against the division-rival New York Yankees in the Bronx. Duvall has been out since fracturing his wrist on April 10 and will have an everyday role in Boston's outfield. The 34-year-old... Read More

Jorge Polanco Day-To-Day With Hamstring Injury

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said that second baseman Jorge Polanco (hamstring) is being considered day-to-day after leaving Thursday's game early against the Tampa Bay Rays with a left hamstring injury. "He's still, I think, pretty strong in the muscle, but he definitely felt something. We're going to have to pay attention to it," Baldelli... Read More

Eloy Jimenez Leaves Contest Early Thursday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (undisclosed) was moving slowly after hitting a ground ball to shortstop on Thursday against the New York Yankees in the second game of a doubleheader that seemed like a surefire double play. Jimenez was grimacing after making it to first base and then was pulled from the game for... Read More

Tyler Holton To Open, Reese Olson Serving As Bulk Reliever

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tyler Holton is serving as the team's opener on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies and he'll likely only pitch one inning, although manager A.J. Hinch has left the door open for a second frame. Rookie right-hander Reese Olson will enter after Holton as the bulk reliever. "With Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper... Read More

C.J. Cron Still Dealing With Back Pain

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron (back) said on Thursday that he is still dealing with lower-back pain, and there is no timetable for his return. Cron has been on the injured list since the middle of May and doesn't appear ready to resume baseball activities, so it might be a surprise if he's back... Read More

Graham Ashcraft Fine After Being Hit By Comebacker

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Graham Ashcraft (calf, knee) said his knee locked up after he was hit in the calf by a comebacker during his start on Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, but he expects to be fine in two to three days. Ashcraft said something similar happened earlier in the year and he... Read More

Alec Bohm On Track To Be Activated Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm (hamstring) is on track to return from the 10-day injured list this Saturday after he had a strenuous workout on the field on Thursday. Bohm is dealing with a mild left-hamstring strain and should be back for the Phillies and fantasy managers this weekend during a series against the... Read More

Jose Alvarado To Return On Friday

Philadelphia Phillies left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado (elbow) will come off the injured list on Friday. Alvarado will return to the Phillies bullpen after missing the last four weeks with left-elbow inflammation. The 28-year-old Venezuelan southpaw allowed two runs and four hits in his two minor-league rehab appearances, but he should return to a high-leverage role... Read More

Daulton Varsho Getting A Breather Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher/outfielder Daulton Varsho is taking the day off on Thursday against the Houston Astros with left-hander Framber Valdez on the mound. Varsho snapped a 10-game hitting streak on Wednesday, but he's gone 7-for-23 (.304) with three home runs and four RBI in seven games since the calendar flipped to June. The 26-year-old... Read More

Pete Alonso Sitting On Thursday Against Atlanta

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (wrist) is not in the team's starting lineup on Thursday against the Atlanta Braves. Alonso was forced from Wednesday's contest early after being hit in the wrist by a fastball in the first inning, but thankfully, X-rays came back negative and he's day-to-day with a contusion. The 28-year-old... Read More

Jorge Polanco Pulled Early With Hamstring Tightness

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco (hamstring) was forced from Thursday's game early against the Tampa Bay Rays with left-hamstring tightness. Polanco injured his hamstring running the bases in the first inning after going 0-for-1. It's the same hamstring that caused him to land on the injured list recently, too, so there's a chance that... Read More

Derek Barnett At OTAs Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Derek Barnett (knee) was at Thursday's organized team activities. He's not doing individual drills on the field, but he did warm up with the team. Barnett's 2022 season was over before it really started after he suffered a season-ending torn ACL in Week 1 against the Detroit Lions. The 26-year-old still... Read More

Giants Cancel OTAs Due To Poor Air Quality

The New York Giants canceled Thursday's organized team activities due to air-quality concerns caused by wildfires in Canada. The Giants are scheduled to hold another OTA session on Friday with mandatory minicamp coming next week. The Baltimore Ravens, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders have all moved their Thursday practices inside to avoid... Read More

Quez Watkins Standing Out This Spring

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni singled out wide receiver Quez Watkins as one player on the team that has stood out this spring during offseason workouts. Sirianni has praised Watkins for his mindset coming back from last year, when he caught 33 of his 51 targets for 354 yards and a career-high three touchdowns... Read More

Rams Agree With Demarcus Robinson

The Los Angeles Rams agreed to terms on an undisclosed deal with free-agent veteran wide receiver Demarcus Robinson on Thursday. Robinson will join the Rams after spending the 2022 season with the Baltimore Ravens. The 28-year-old former fourth-round pick of the Kansas City Chiefs in 2016 had a career-high 48 catches on 75 targets for... Read More

Yonny Chirinos Called Up To Start Thursday

The Tampa Bay Rays recalled right-hander Yonny Chirinos from Triple-A Durham on Thursday and optioned pitcher Cooper Criswell to the minors in a corresponding move. Chirinos will make the start on Thursday in the series finale against the Minnesota Twins, pushing Tyler Glasnow back to Friday against the Texas Rangers. Chirinos has been very solid... Read More

Tyler Glasnow Pushed Back To Friday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow is having his next start pushed back to Friday against the Texas Rangers. Glasnow was originally scheduled to toe the rubber in the series finale on Thursday against the Minnesota Twins, but the Rays have elected to go with Yonny Chirinos instead. Glasnow will get a tougher assignment... Read More

Justin Lawrence Blows Save, Takes Loss

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Justin Lawrence blew a save and was saddled with a loss on Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants when he allowed two runs on one hit while walking one and striking out two in two innings of work. It was a hiccup in an otherwise solid season to this point for... Read More