Quentin Johnston, Tre' Harris Not on Week 1 Injury Report

Los Angeles Chargers wide receivers Quentin Johnston (head) and Tre' Harris (undisclosed) are not listed on the team's Week 1 injury report and were full participants in Tuesday's practice. Johnston suffered a scary concussion in the team's second preseason game in the middle of August against the Los Angeles Rams, but he has since been […]

Najee Harris Practicing in Full

Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris (eye) is listed as a full participant on the team's first official injury report of the year on Tuesday in advance of their Week 1 regular-season opener on Friday in Brazil against the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs. Harris missed most of training camp and all of the preseason […]

Austin Ekeler Listed as RB1 on First Depth Chart

Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler is listed as the team's lead back on their first unofficial depth chart for the 2025 regular season. Jeremy McNichols is listed as the No. 2, with Chris Rodriguez Jr. as the third RB and rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt as the RB4. This one is hard to pinpoint entering the […]

Travis Etienne Jr., Tank Bigsby Listed as Co-Starters

On the Jacksonville Jaguars' first unofficial depth chart of the regular season, they have listed running backs Travis Etienne Jr. and Tank Bigsby as co-starters, according to Demetrius Harvey of the Florida Times-Union. Rookie Bhayshul Tuten is the RB3, and LeQuint Allen Jr. comes in at RB4 heading into the Week 1 matchup against the […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Done for the Year With Torn ACL

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced on Tuesday that they placed outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (knee) on the 10-day injured list with a tear in his right ACL and recalled infielder Connor Kaiser from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move. Gurriel suffered the season-ending injury in Monday's loss to the Texas Rangers while trying to avoid crashing […]

Joey Cantillo Expected to Start on Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians left-hander Joey Cantillo is with the big-league club and is expected to make the start for Wednesday's game at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox, according to Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Left-hander Logan Allen will be either pushed back in the rotation or moved to the bullpen with the […]

Tyrone Taylor Lands on Injured List With Strained Hamstring

New York Mets outfielder Tyrone Taylor (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a hamstring strain, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. The Mets recalled first baseman Jared Young from Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move. Taylor has been out of the Mets' lineup the last couple of […]

Warming Bernabel Remains Sidelined

Colorado Rockies rookie infielder Warming Bernabel (knee, quadriceps) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's contest against the division-rival San Francisco Giants at Coors Field. Kyle Farmer will make the start at first base and will bat eighth against Giants right-hander Logan Webb. Bernabel is dealing with a bruised left knee and quadriceps muscle […]

Nick Kurtz Back in Action on Tuesday

Athletics rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz (oblique) is starting at first base and batting leadoff for Tuesday's game at Busch Stadium against the St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Miles Mikolas. Fantasy managers will want to get the left-handed slugger back in their starting lineups everywhere after Kurtz missed three games with discomfort in his oblique. […]

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 […]