Taylor Ward Remains Out of Angels Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (head) remains sidelined for the series opener in Kansas City against the Royals on Tuesday. Matthew Lugo will draw a second straight start in left field for the Halos and will bat seventh against Royals right-hander Michael Lorenzen at Kauffman Stadium. Ward had to leave Sunday's ballgame against the […]

Chase Meidroth Sitting With Ankle Injury

Chicago White Sox infielder Chase Meidroth (ankle) is out of Tuesday's starting lineup against the division-rival Minnesota Twins at Target Field after suffering a sprained right ankle in Monday's contest. Lenyn Sosa will draw the start at the keystone and will bat out of the three-hole against Twins right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson. For now, Meidroth […]

Gabriel Arias Not Playing on Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians infielder Gabriel Arias (hand) is still out of the starting nine for Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Brayan Rocchio will slide over to shortstop for yet another start and will bat seventh against Red Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet. The Guardians were expecting Arias to return to action on […]

Spencer Steer Still Out on Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds infielder Spencer Steer (leg) remains out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays at Great American Ball Park. Rookie Sal Stewart will make another start at first base and will hit sixth against Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios. A leg injury will cause Steer to miss his […]

Nick Lodolo Scratched With Illness

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (illness) has been scratched from his scheduled start on Tuesday against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays due to an illness, according to Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer. Right-hander Scott Barlow will instead step in and serve as the opener in what will be a bullpen day for the Reds. […]

Tyrod Taylor Back on Practice Field

New York Jets backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor (knee) was seen taking part in the early portion of Tuesday's practice, according to Rich Cimini of ESPN. Taylor will probably be a limited participant in practice, but the big takeaway is that he was back on the field, suggesting that he should be available to back up […]

Uptick in Production Coming for DeVonta Smith?

The Athletic's Zach Berman says to "look for an uptick in production" from Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith in 2025 after he had 95 catches for 1,196 yards and seven touchdowns back in 2022. On another team, Smith would be a no-doubt No. 1 receiver, but in Philly, he's merely the third offensive weapon […]

Marquise Brown has Been Practicing in Full

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that wide receiver Marquise Brown (ankle) has been a full participant in practice this week and has "looked good out there," according to Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star. Rashee Rice is serving a suspension to start the season, and rookie Jalen Royals (knee) is not […]

Jalen Royals Held Out on Tuesday

Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Jalen Royals (knee) was the only Chiefs player not to practice on Tuesday, according to head coach Andy Reid. This shouldn't be much of a surprise, as Reid said just last week that Royals wasn't expected to be available to play in the Week 1 regular-season opener in Brazil […]

Elic Ayomanor Listed as a Starter for Titans

Jim Wyatt of TennesseeTitans.com writes that rookie wide receiver Elic Ayomanor is listed alongside Calvin Ridley and Tyler Lockett as a starter on the team's unofficial depth chart entering the Week 1 regular-season opener on Sunday against the hosting Denver Broncos. Ayomanor flashed in training camp and the preseason for Tennessee and displayed some strong […]

Gabe Davis Returning to Buffalo

Free-agent wide receiver Gabe Davis (knee) is signing an undisclosed deal with the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday, sources tell Adam Schefter of ESPN. Davis will initially report to the team's practice squad as he continues to recover from a torn meniscus in his knee last year. The 26-year-old did not gel well with the Jacksonville […]

Alex Highsmith Expected to Play Against Jets

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said he expects linebacker Alex Highsmith (groin) to play in the Week 1 regular-season opener on Sunday against the New York Jets, per ESPN's Brooke Pryor. Highsmith injured his groin in early August but has since returned to practice and should be fine to suit up this weekend unless […]

Calvin Austin III Expected to Play in Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said he expects wide receiver Calvin Austin III (abdomen) to play in Week 1 of the regular season this Sunday against the New York Jets, according to Brooke Pryor of ESPN. Austin has been battling an abdominal injury for most of training camp that kept him sidelined for the […]

Jaylen Warren to be Steelers' "Featured Runner"

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that running back Jaylen Warren will "be our featured runner," according to Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "His progress has been very evident and he's to be congratulated ... Certainly he'll be our featured runner. Certainly you'll see [Kaleb Johnson/Kenneth Gainwell], but at what time and at […]

Kaleb Johnson Listed as RB3 on Unofficial Depth Chart

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back Kaleb Johnson is listed as the team's No. 3 RB behind Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell on the team's unofficial Week 1 depth chart. Johnson struggled in the preseason opener but then finished on a high note in the final two games. However, the 22-year-old could have a minimal role […]

Titans to Move Calvin Ridley Around

Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Nick Holz said the team will have to move wide receiver Calvin Ridley around on offense to help get him open, and that the other wideouts will have to win their one-on-one matchups this year. Despite dealing with subpar quarterback play in 2024 in his first year with the Titans, Ridley […]

Jaxson Dart Could Be Backup in Week 1

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll has refused to reveal whether rookie first-round quarterback Jaxson Dart or veteran Jameis Winston will serve as the team's backup to starter Russell Wilson for the Week 1 season opener on Sunday against the division-rival Washington Commanders. Dart looked very impressive in training camp and the preseason, but […]

Tyreek Hill Not Named a Captain for 2025 Season

For the first time since joining the team in 2022, Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill was not named a captain heading into the 2025 campaign, according to ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques. It all likely stems from the Week 18 regular-season finale last year, when Hill removed himself from the game and hinted after the contest […]

Brian Thomas Jr.'s Chemistry With Trevor Lawrence is Even Stronger

Jackonville Jaguars second-year wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. said that his chemistry with quarterback Trevor Lawrence is even stronger this year. "I feel like we've definitely got a lot closer, whether it's football or off the field, like all the little things," Thomas said. "I feel like our chemistry is growing on the field, and […]

Chris Rodriguez Jr. to Open as Lead Back in Week 1?

Josh Taylor of A to Z Sports thinks that Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury is likely to roll out running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. as the lead back in Week 1 of the regular season on Sunday against the division-rival New York Giants. Rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt has gotten a lot of hype this summer, […]

Ethan Pocic on Track to Play in Week 1

Cleveland Browns center Ethan Pocic (knee) was able to practice with the team on Monday and looks to be on track to play in the Week 1 regular-season opener on Sunday versus the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals, according to The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Mary Kay Cabot. Pocic was wearing a knee brace on Monday after getting […]

Rams Plan to Start Alaric Jackson in Week 1

Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson (tailbone) took part in practice on Monday, according to Adam Grosbard of the Los Angeles Daily News. The Rams will monitor Jackson throughout the week, and head coach Sean McVay said the plan is for him to start in the Week 1 regular-season opener on Sunday against the […]

C.J. Gardner-Johnson on Track to Play in Season Opener

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said that safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (knee) is on track to play in the Week 1 regular-season opener on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams, according to the Houston Chronicle's Jonathan M. Alexander. Gardner-Johnson suffered a knee injury in early August in training camp, but thankfully he avoided anything serious […]

Trevon Diggs Says It's a 75-80 Percent Chance He'll Play in Week 1

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (knee) said that there is a 75-80 percent chance of him playing in the Week 1 regular-season opener on Thursday night versus the division-rival Philadelphia Eagles, per Jon Machota of The Athletic. Diggs had surgery on his left knee back in January, but he was a full participant in the […]

Jalon Walker Expected to Play in Week 1

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said that rookie first-round linebacker Jalon Walker (groin) is on track to play in Week 1 against the division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers this Sunday. Walker injured his groin in training camp practice in the middle of August but has recovered and should be out on the field for his […]

Quentin Johnston Cleared From Concussion Protocol

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston (head) has been cleared from the concussion protocol, according to head coach Jim Harbaugh. Johnston suffered a concussion in the team's third preseason game on Aug. 16 against the Los Angeles Rams but apparently is out of the league's protocol and should be available to play in the […]

Jerome Ford to be Workhorse in Week 1?

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford is expected to be in a workhorse role out of the backfield for the team's Week 1 divisional matchup on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, according to Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Rookie Dylan Sampson should operate in a change-of-pace role behind him with second-round rookie […]

Jaydon Blue, Miles Sanders Not on Week 1 Injury Report

Both Dallas Cowboys running backs Jaydon Blue (ankle) and Miles Sanders (knee) are absent from the team's first official injury report on Monday in advance of the team's Week 1 regular-season opener on Thursday night against the division-rival and Super Bowl-champion Philadelphia Eagles. Blue, a rookie, was the one that was most in danger of […]

A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith Not on Week 1 Injury Report

Philadelphia Eagles wide receivers A.J. Brown (hamstring) and DeVonta Smith (groin) do not appear on the team's first official injury report on Wednesday. Brown was really the one that fantasy managers were monitoring entering Week 1 on Thursday night against the division-rival Dallas Cowboys after he missed a good portion of training camp with a […]

Jake Burger Activated From Injured List

The Texas Rangers activated infielder Jake Burger (wrist) from the 10-day injured list with rosters expanding on Monday. The team also reinstated right-handed reliever Chris Martin (calf) from the 15-day IL. The Rangers have not released their starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the hosting Arizona Diamondbacks, so it's unclear if Burger is back […]