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 […]

Francisco Alvarez Could be Back Soon

New York Mets catcher Francico Alvarez (thumb, pinkie) could be back in the big leagues soon, according to Tim Britton of The Athletic. During his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse due to a torn ligament in his right thumb, Alvarez suffered a broken pinkie finger on his left hand last Tuesday. However, he was […]

Kodai Senga in Danger of Losing Rotation Spot?

The Athletic's Tim Britton writes that New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga is in danger of losing his spot in the regular-season starting rotation after another dud of a performance in Sunday's series finale against the Miami Marlins in which he allowed five runs in 4 2/3 innings. "We're going to have some discussion about […]

MacKenzie Gore Hopes to Return This Year

Washington Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore (shoulder) is optimistic that he can return this year after landing on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with left-shoulder inflammation. After a strong start to the 2025 season, Gore has struggled in the second half, recording a 7.54 ERA and 1.76 WHIP in eight starts. His shoulder injury could […]

Sawyer Gipson-Long to Start on Tuesday

Detroit Tigers right-hander Sawyer Gipson-Long has been recalled from Triple-A Toledo and will make the start on Tuesday against the New York Mets, according to Evan Woodbery of MLive. It will be Gipson-Long's seventh appearance and third start for the Tigers this year after he had a nice 2.70 ERA and 1.10 WHIP with 26 […]

Hyeseong Kim, Michael Kopech Reinstated From Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers reinstated infielder Hyeseong Kim (shoulder) and right-handed reliever Michael Kopech (knee) from the injured list with rosters expanding on Monday, according to Sonja Chen of MLB.com. Kim is returning from the 10-day IL, while Kopech is back from the 60-day IL. Kim has been out since July 28 with shoulder bursitis […]

Matthew Stafford Expected to Start in Week 1

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) is expected to start in Week 1 this Sunday against the Houston Texans, according to head coach Sean McVay. An aggravated disc in Stafford's back caused him to miss most of training camp this summer, but he practiced in full last week and has been on track to […]

Jonathan India Goes on Injured List With Wrist Sprain

The Kansas City Royals announced on Monday that they placed second baseman Jonathan India (wrist) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 30) with a left-wrist sprain and also recalled right-hander Luinder Avila from Triple-A Omaha. India missed each of the team's last two games before landing on the IL to begin the week. […]

Edward Cabrera Heading to Injured List With Elbow Sprain

Miami Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera (elbow) is heading to the 15-day injured list on Monday with a right-elbow sprain, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. It could help explain why Cabrera struggled in his most recent start, when he allowed six runs (five earned) in four innings over the New York Mets on Saturday. […]

Jackson Merrill Back From Injured List

The San Diego Padres announced on Monday that they reinstated outfielder Jackson Merrill (ankle) from the 10-day injured list and also recalled right-hander Sean Reynolds from Triple-A El Paso. Merrill is back in the fold for the Friars, but he won't start in Monday's series opener against the visiting Baltimore Orioles. Ramon Laureano will get […]

Isaiah Likely Misses Monday's Practice

Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely (foot) was not seen at Monday's practice, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. It's not a suprise, as Likely had foot surgery on Aug. 1 and is expected to miss the start of the 2025 regular season. While the 25-year-old will not be ready to play in Sunday […]

Najee Harris Cleared for Contact, Could Play in Week 1

Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris (eye) has been cleared for contact and could play in the Week 1 regular-season opener on Friday in Brazil against the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs, according to head coach Jim Harbaugh. This isn't what Omarion Hampton's fantasy managers want to hear, but even if Harris is active this […]

Joey Ortiz Reinstated and Starting on Monday

The Milwaukee Brewers reinstated infielder Joey Ortiz (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Monday, and he's starting at shortstop and batting ninth for Monday's series opener against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Taijuan Walker at American Family Field. Ortiz's return from the IL will push Andruw Monasterio back to a utility role in […]

Micah Parsons Still Up in the Air to Play in Week 1

Green Bay Packers All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons (back) has been practicing this week as he attempts to play in the Week 1 regular-season opener against the division-rival Detroit Lions this Sunday, but one source said it's still uncertain if he'll be active. Parsons has been dealing with an L4/L5 facet-joint sprain in his back and […]

Cade Otton Returns to Practice Field on Monday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (leg) was back on the practice field on Monday, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. While Otton was likely limited in Monday's practice, it at least gives him a chance to suit up for the Week 1 regular-season opener this Sunday against the division-rival Atlanta […]

Derek Hill Leaves Early Monday With Hamstring Discomfort

Miami Marlins outfielder Derek Hill (hamstring) left Monday's game early in th third inning against the Washington Nationals in D.C. with right-hamstring discomfort, according to Stephen Strom of Marlins Radio. Hill injured his hamstring while running to first base on a groundout to shortstop in his only plate appearance. Jakob Marsee shifted from left field […]

Lions Looking to Find Week 1 Role for Isaac TeSlaa

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that the team will find a place in the Week 1 divisional showdown against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday for rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa, and he'll also see a role on special teams. TeSlaa has really turned heads and looked polished during training camp and the […]

Jauan Jennings in Uniform for Monday's Practice

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (calf) is in uniform and on the field during the early portion of the team's practice on Monday, according to Nick Wagoner of ESPN. It's a pretty big development for a player that had not practiced with the team since late July after he aggravated a calf injury […]

Warming Bernabel Absent Against Giants

Colorado Rockies rookie infielder Warming Bernabel (knee, quadriceps) is not in the team's starting lineup at Coors Field for Monday's series opener against the division-rival San Francisco Giants. Orlando Arcia is getting the nod at first base and will bat ninth for the Rockies against Giants right-hander Kai-Wei Teng. Bernabel is missing a second straight […]

Matt Chapman Back in Action on Monday

San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (foot, shin) is starting at third base and batting fifth for Monday's series opener against the hosting Colorado Rockies and right-hander Chase Dollander at Coors Field. Chapman was pulled out of Sunday's series finale against the Baltimore Orioles early after he fouled a ball off his foot/shin, but […]

Jaguars Still Evaluating Travis Hunter's "Usage Time" for Week 1

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen said that the team is still evaluating what "usage time" will look like for rookie two-way star Travis Hunter in the Week 1 regular-season opener this Sunday versus the Carolina Panthers. Hunter missed the preseason finale due to a minor upper-body injury, but it's not going to keep him […]

Ricky Pearsall Prioritized Building Chemistry With Brock Purdy

ESPN's Nick Wagoner writes that San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall "dedicated a substantial amound of offseason time to making sure that he and quarterback Brock Purdy are in sync." Pearsall also traveled to Florida to work with Purdy on "timing and nuances of some of the routes in the Niners' playbook." Pearsall missed […]