MarShawn Lloyd Vying for RB2 Role

Last year, Green Bay Packers running backs Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks shared backup duties behind bell-cow Josh Jacobs. But their biggest challenger for the No. 2 job in 2025 comes from MarShawn Lloyd, writes Packers.com's Mike Spofford. The third-rounder out of USC in 2024 was derailed by injuries in his rookie season, first by […]

KeAndre Lambert-Smith Finds End Zone in First Training Camp Practice

Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Keandre Lambert-Smith was targeted by quarterback Justin Herbert multiple times in the first training camp practice on Thursday, including a touchdown in the back of the end zone during 7-on-7 drills. Especially with Mike Williams now retiring, everyone in the team's receivers room is going to get a long […]

Tyler Shough Pushing for Fully Guaranteed Rookie Deal

Second-round picks are slowly starting to sign this week with training camps across the league starting this week and next week. The 33rd Team's Ari Meirov writes that the big x-factor is believed to be New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Tyler Shough, who was drafted 40th overall in April. Shough is pushing for a fully […]

Ar'Darius Washington Goes on PUP List

The Baltimore Ravens placed safety Ar'Darius Washington (Achilles) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Thursday after he tore his Achilles in May. Washington won't be practicing with the Ravens during training camp or playing in preseason games, but the 25-year-old defensive back is holding out hope that he can rejoin the defense late […]

Lamar Jackson to be Even Better in 2025?

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson finished the 2024 season with career-highs in passing yards (4,172), completions (316) and touchdown passes (41) while throwing only four interceptions on 474 attempts. He added 915 yards on the ground and passed Michael Vick for all-time rushing yards by a QB. Jackson is scary good as a passer and […]

Tre Harris Agrees to Terms on Rookie Deal

Los Angeles Chargers second-round wide receiver Tre Harris agreed to terms on his four-year rookie deal on Thursday, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Harris didn't report to training camp when the rest of the team's rookies did earlier this week, but now that he's under contract, he can join the rest of his teammates […]

Justin Herbert Off to Good Start at Training Camp

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is off to a strong start at training camp on the first day of practice on Thursday, according to Chargers.com's Eric Smith. Herbert connected with receiver Jalen Reagor on a 50-yard touchdown in 11-on-11 work. The 27-year-old was also sharp during 7-on-7 drills, finding rookie wideout Keandre Lambert-Smith for […]

Troy Melton Could Join Tigers Bullpen in Second Half

MLB.com's Jason Beck speculates that the Detroit Tigers could call up right-handed pitching prospect Troy Melton down the stretch this year, much like they did in their aggressive promotion of Jackson Jobe late last year. Melton, who is considered Detroit's No. 10 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has lots of swing-and-miss stuff and has posted a […]

Chen-Wei Lin Lands on Seven-Day Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals placed right-handed pitching prospect Chen-Wei Lin (undisclosed) on the seven-day minor-league injured list at High-A Peoria on Thursday with an undisclosed injury. Lin has struggled in 2025 at Peoria and Single-A Palm Beach, but he was especially bad in his last five starts for Peoria, posting a 7.27 ERA with 23 […]

Enrique Bradfield Jr. Goes on Seven-Day Injured List With Hamstring Strain

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Enrique Bradfield Jr. (hamstring) has been placed on the seven-day injured list with Double-A Chesapeake with a right-hamstring strain, according to The Baltimore Banner's Andy Kostka. Bradfield aggravated his hamstring during the All-Star Futures game last weekend. The 23-year-old has dealt with injuries to both of his hamstrings this year and […]

Pirates Could Preserve Paul Skenes in Second Half

Pittsburgh PG's Noah Hiles doesn't believe that the Pittsburgh Pirates will skip any of right-hander Paul Skenes' starts in the second half, but he does expect more low-volume outings and a fw start days being pushed back later in the week as the team looks to preserve him for the future. Hiles still believes that […]

T.J. Watt Once Again Becomes Highest-Paid Non-QB

For the second time in his career, Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro pass-rusher T.J. Watt becomes the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history by reaching an agreement on Thursday on a three-year, $123 million contract extension that includes $108 million fully guaranteed at signing, sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter. The $41 million per year average is the highest […]

Cubs Have Interest in Ke'Bryan Hayes

Pittsburgh PG's Noah Hiles writes that the Chicago Cubs seem to have a decent amount of interest in trading for Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes. Hiles doesn't think Hayes is Chicago's top choice, but multiple sources have said that he's on the Cubs' radar with the trade deadline approaching. The first-place Cubs are very […]

Owen Caissie a Trade Candidate?

MLB.com's Jordan Bastian writes that the Chicago Cubs will have to weigh dealing one of the hottest hitters in professional baseball in outfield prospect Owen Caissie over the coming weeks as the team looks to add at the July 31 trade deadline. Caissie is now Chicago's top-ranked prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and is sporting a […]

Jack Perkins Could Join Rotation in Second Half

SI.com's Jason Burke suggests that Athletics right-handed pitching prospect Jack Perkins, who is ranked as the team's No. 7 prospect by MLB Pipeline, is a candidate to take right-hander Mitch Spence's No. 5 rotation spot in the second half of the season. Perkins made his MLB debut in relief on June 22 and has mostly […]

Sean Manaea to Start on Friday

New York Mets left-hander Sean Manaea will get the second half of the season kicked off and start in the series opener versus the visiting Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field on Friday, according to the New York Post's Mike Puma. Manaea will be followed in the rotation by right-hander Clay Holmes for Game 2 on […]

Clayton Beeter Sent Back to Minors

The New York Yankees announced on Thursday that they optioned right-handed pitching prospect Clayton Beeter to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and added right-hander Rico Garcia to the active roster in a corresponding move. Garcia was claimed off waivers earlier in the week. Beeter, the team's No. 20 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will head back to the farm […]

Hunter Harvey Expected to Begin Rehab Assignment on Thursday

The Kansas City Royals expect right-handed reliever Hunter Harvey (shoulder) to start a minor-league rehab assignment on Thursday night in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League. Harvey is finally going to get back into a game after being sidelined with a right teres major strain in his shoulder since the middle of April. Since he has […]

Manuel Rodriguez Won't be Back Anytime Soon

Tampa Bay Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander said on Thursday that right-hander Manuel Rodriguez (forearm) won't be back from his elbow/forearm injury anytime soon, according to the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin. The Rays pulled Rodriguez off his minor-league rehab assignment recently when he suffered a setback. The 28-year-old was scheduled to meet […]

Brandon Lowe to be Re-Evaluated on Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander said that second baseman Brandon Lowe (oblique) is feeling good but will be re-evaluated after a workout on Thursday to determine if he'll come off the 10-day injured list for Friday's series opener against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles to kick off the second half of the […]

Rowdy Tellez Joining Rangers for Start of Second Half

The New York Post's Jon Heyman reports that the Texas Rangers are calling up first baseman Rowdy Tellez from Triple-A Round Rock before Friday's series opener against the visiting Detroit Tigers. Tellez will essentially be replacing first baseman Jake Burger (quadriceps) on the active roster after Texas placed Burger on the 10-day injured list on […]

Luke Keaschall Starting Rehab Assignment on Friday

The Athletic's Dan Hayes reports that Minnesota Twins second base prospect Luke Keaschall (forearm) will start his rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on Friday. Keaschall, the team's No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is returning to game action this weekend for the first time since fracturing the right ulna bone in his forearm in […]

Bailey Ober to Make Rehab Start on Friday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Bailey Ober (hip) will start his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, according to The Athletic's Dan Hayes. Depending on how Ober feels and looks on Friday, it might be the only rehab start he needs before being activated from the 15-day injured list. The 30-year-old was shut down […]

Hunter Bigge Moved to 60-Day Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays transferred right-hander Hunter Bigge (face, lat) to the 60-day injured list on Thursday and selected the contract of right-hander Joey Gerber to the 40-man roster and optioned him to Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move, according to Bally Sports' Ryan Bass. Bigge has been on the sideline since early May due […]

Yandy Diaz Unlikely to be Traded

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal writes that regardless of whether the Tampa Bay Rays become sellers at this year's trade deadline, they will be reluctant to trade players who signed team-friendly contract extensions. It means that first baseman Yandy Diaz is the most unlikely to be moved after the Rays exercised his $12 million option for […]

Jordan Addison Pleads Guilty to Lesser Offense, Gets Fine and Probation

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison will plead guilty to a lesser vehicular offense commonly referred to as a "wet reckless" a year after his initial DUI citation, according to ESPN's Kevin Seifert. As a result, Addison will pay a standard fine and complete two online courses, although we must still wait to see how […]

Titans Add Backfield Depth With Jordan Mims

The Tennessee Titans agreed on an undisclosed two-year deal with free-agent running back Jordan Mims on Thursday, a source told FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. The former Fresno State standout spent his first two seasons in the NFL with the New Orleans Saints and had 20 rushing attempts last season for 70 rushing yards while also […]

Anthony Richardson Sr. Believed to be Recovered From Shoulder Injury

ESPN's Stephen Holder reports that Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. (shoulder) is believed to have recovered from his recent right-shoulder setback as the team gets ready to kick off training camp next week, per a source. Richardson had season-ending surgery to fix an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder in his rookie season […]

Chargers Place Najee Harris on NFI List

The Los Angeles Chargers officially announced on Thursday that they placed running back Najee Harris (eye) on the Non-Football Injury list after he suffered a superficial eye injury during a fireworks mishap back on the Fourth of July. While Harris is expected to be a full-go for the start of the 2025 regular season in […]

Bears, Shemar Turner Agree to Terms on Rookie Deal

The Chicago Bears and second-round defensive tackle Shemar Turner agreed to terms on his four-year rookie deal on Thursday, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The Bears took Turner with the 62nd overall pick in April's NFL draft after he had an impressive career at Texas A&M. The 22-year-old interior defensive lineman had 22.5 […]