Chase Brown Expected to be Used More in Passing Game

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown is expected to see an uptick in his passing-game numbers in 2025 after he caught 14 passes for 156 yards a year ago, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Brown has worked to improve his receiving abilities, and head coach Zac Taylor thinks it can be a strength for him. […]

Bucky Irving Expected to Have High-Volume Role

ESPN's Dan Graziano writes that he is trying to take Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving pretty early in fantasy drafts. Graziano explains that the Bucs love Irving, and while they also have a role planned for Rachaad White, Irving is "viewed by people in the building as special enough to warrant a high-volume […]

Tanner Houck Hoping to Return in 2026

Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck (elbow) is at peace with his decision to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery with Dr. Keith Meister at some point this week. Houck and Meister have yet to discuss whether it might be possible for him to return late in the 2026 season, but Houck is hopeful, according to […]

Michael King Hit Around in First Rehab Start

San Diego Padres right-hander Michael King (shoulder) didn't have the best minor-league rehab start on Sunday with Triple-A El Paso, as he surrendered six earned runs on four hits (two homers) while walking one and striking out five in 3 1/3 innings against Triple-A Round Rock. It wasn't a great outing for King, but it […]

Hunter Greene Punches Out Seven in Rehab Start

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (groin) looked good on Sunday with Triple-A Louisville in his third minor-league rehab start, allowing two unearned runs on three hits while walking one and striking out seven in 3 1/3 innings pitched against Triple-A Omaha. It was a nice bounce-back outing after Greene allowed four earned runs and five […]

Josh Downs Being Targeted "a Lot"

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler writes that Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs' presence is hard to miss at training camp practices and he "gets targeted a lot, and not just in the short area." Downs appears to be getting separation in practices this summer. Quarterback Daniel Jones wasn't very accurate deep down the field in his […]

DJ Moore to Have his Opportunities Maximized

The Chicago Bears will likely manufacture touches for wide receiver DJ Moore out of the backfield as well as a receiver as new head coach Ben Johnson adds wrinkles to the offense, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler writes. Moore has the ability to line up in the backfield and still end up deep downfield for targets. Fowler […]

Another Heavy Workload Coming for Josh Jacobs?

According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs looked like the best player on the field at training camp the day he visited, and "his explosion suggests another heavy workload is coming." Jacobs had 301 carries in his first year in Green Bay in 2024 and has averaged 18.6 carries per […]

Matthew Golden Looks the Part

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden has looked the part so far in training camp, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Golden's hands (he's not a body-catcher) and his determination to be great have stood out so far, per Fowler. A person with the team pointed out Golden hadn't dropped a pass through […]

Braves Place Austin Riley Back on Injured List

The Atlanta Braves announced on Monday that they placed infielder Austin Riley (abdomen) back on the 10-day injured list with a strained lower abdominal muscle and recalled infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Additionally, the club recalled infielder Jonathan Ornelas after optioning outfielder Jarred Kelenic to Gwinnett after Sunday's game. […]

James Cook Now Holding in?

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook did not practice at training camp on Sunday and when asked why he wasn't present, responded, "Business." When asked if he would return to practice on Monday, Cook said, "business." ESPN's Alaina Getzenberg says that Cook kept repeating "business." There were questions as to whether Cook would hold out […]

Joe Flacco Becoming a Strong Favorite to Win QB Competition

Cleveland Browns quarterback Kenny Pickett (hamstring) is doing everything he can to get back to full speed but also acknowledged he's losing ground in the QB competition with veteran Joe Flacco, according to Zac Jackson of The Athletic. Flacco's two best throwing days at training camp have been on Friday and Saturday, and he's "gone […]

Pat Freiermuth the Unquestioned TE1 in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth is the team's unquestioned No. 1 tight end and "the heartbeat of this offense," according to Mark Kaboly of The Pat McAfee Show. Kaboly adds that Jonnu Smith was a late addition to the roster and "will provide a significant target for quarterback Aaron Rodgers." It sounds like the […]

Taylor Decker Activated From PUP List

Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker (undisclosed) has been activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Sunday and will return to the individual portion of practice at training camp. Meanwhile, head coach Dan Campbell said that Dan Skipper (ankle) will be out of practice for around a week. Decker will now be able […]

DeVonta Smith Back at Practice on Sunday

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (back) returned to practice in pads at training camp on Sunday after missing the previous four practices with back tightness. Smith being held out of practices this week was likely just a precautionary move by the Eagles early in camp. For now, there should be nothing to worry about […]

Seth Halvorsen Placed on Injured List With Elbow Strain

The Colorado Rockies announced on Sunday that they placed right-handed reliever Seth Halvorsen (elbow) on the 15-day injured list with a right-elbow strain and recalled right-hander Nick Anderson from Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. Halvorsen was pulled mid at-bat during his outing against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday and will now miss at least […]

Alejandro Kirk Activated and Starting on Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (concussion) was activated from the seven-day injured list and is starting at catcher and batting sixth on Sunday against the visiting Kansas City Royals and right-hander Seth Lugo at the Rogers Centre. Kirk had a minor concussion after he was hit by a foul tip off his facemask last […]

Jonathan India the DH on Sunday

Kansas City Royals second baseman Jonathan India (forearm, wrist) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting leadoff for Sunday's series finale in Canada against the Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Chris Bassitt. Adam Frazier will start at second and hit seventh. India was hit by a pitch in Saturday's loss at Rogers Centre […]

Max Muncy Could Return as Early as Monday

MLB.com's Sonja Chen writes that Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (knee) "should return early next week," possibly as early as Monday against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals. "He's going to DH today [with OKC], and we'll see how it goes," Roberts said. Muncy hasn't played since July 2 when he suffered a serious […]

Sal Frelick Remains Out With Knee Injury

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick (knee) was pulled from the fourth inning of Saturday's win over the Washington Nationals due to a flare-up of soreness in his surgically-repaired left knee, and he will sit out of Sunday's series finale in D.C. Newly-acquired outfielder Brandon Lockridge will make the start in right field and will hit […]

Cowboys Place Parris Campbell on Injured Reserve

The Dallas Cowboys placed wide receiver Parris Campbell (knee) on season-ending Injured Reserve on Saturday and officially signed offensive tackle La'el Collins in a corresponding move. Campbell suffered an MCL sprain in training camp practice last season and will now miss the entire 2025 campaign in his first year with Dallas. The 28-year-old was originally […]

Baker Mayfield to Return Next Week

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (hand) got another day off at training camp on Saturday due to his sore throwing hand, but head coach Todd Bowles said that Mayfield will return to practice next week. Mayfield injured his right hand during practice on Thursday when it hit a teammate on a follow-through. The 30-year-old […]

Colts Putting A Lot on Tyler Warren's Plate

The Indianapolis Colts took rookie tight end Tyler Warren with the 14th overall pick in April's NFL draft, and it hasn't taken him long to impress the coaching staff at training camp this summer. Offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter said, "We're putting a lot on his plate. I think he's going to be a very […]

RJ Harvey a Joker Candidate in Broncos Offense

Denver Broncos second-round rookie running back RJ Harvey is a candidate for the joker role in head coach Sean Payton's offense this year, per Zac Stevens of DNVR. Payton is in love with the joker position on offense, but it remains to be seen how much Denver will actually use one in 2025. New tight […]

Tank Bigsby Featured Heavily in Friday's Scrimmage

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby was in on the team's entire first drive of their scrimmage on Friday at training camp, and Travis Etienne Jr. and rookie Bhayshul Tuten weren't seen at all. It's just a scrimmage early in camp, but it's worth noting as Bigsby looks to take control of a bigger part […]

Emmet Sheehan to Join Dodgers Six-Man Rotation

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Emmet Sheehan will join the team's six-man starting rotation going forward and will start on Tuesday in L.A. against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. Right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto will go on Sunday in the series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander […]

Ryan Borucki Reinstated From Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates reinstated left-hander Ryan Borucki (back) from the 15-day injured list on Friday. Borucki will return to Pittsburgh's bullpen for the first time since he went on the IL in the middle of June with a lower-back injury. The 31-year-old will remain off the fantasy radar moving forward, even though the Pirates have […]

Kai-Wei Teng Making First MLB Start on Saturday

San Francisco Giants right-hander Kai-Wei Teng was promoted from Triple-A Sacramento and will make the start on Saturday at Citi Field against the hosting New York Mets for his first appearance in the big leagues in 2025. The 26-year-old allowed 15 hits and 12 runs in 11 innings in his first taste of the majors […]

Bailey Ober Activated and Starting Against Guardians

Minnesota Twins right-hander Bailey Ober (hip) was activated from the 15-day injured list on Saturday and will make the start for Game 2 of the series in Cleveland against the division-rival Guardians at Progressive Field. Ober is returning for the first time since July 2 due to a left-hip impingement. The 30-year-old won't be a […]

Chandler Simpson Sitting Again on Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays rookie outfielder Chandler Simpson (finger) remains out of action for Saturday's contest against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers. Jonny DeLuca is making another start in center field for the Rays and will bat seventh against Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell (shoulder), who is making his first start since coming off the 60-day injured […]