Drake London, Tyler Allgeier Buried On First Depth Chart

Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Tyler Allgeier was listed as the team's eighth running back on the first official depth chart of training camp, but not much should be read into it, as head coach Arthur Smith generally puts rookies on the back end of the depth chart at this stage of the preseason. Along... Read More

Drew Lock Outperforms Geno Smith Over The Weekend

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith took all of the first-team repetitions during Sunday's walk-through practice, while Drew Lock worked exclusively with the No. 2 offense as the QB competition appeared to remain status quo. Smith has gotten virtually all of the first-team reps in the first week and a half of training camp, but that... Read More

Unknown If Deshaun Watson Will Play Friday

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski has a plan for quarterback Deshaun Watson and the rest of the team's QBs for the team's preseason opener on Friday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but he hasn't told them yet and won't tell the media. It's unclear if Watson will play. NFL disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson handed... Read More

Tyrion Davis-Price Listed As Fourth RB On Depth Chart

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Tyrion Davis-Price is listed as the team's No. 4 RB on the first unofficial depth chart of training camp. Second-year back Elijah Mitchell is the starter, with Jeff Wilson Jr. and Trey Sermon directly behind him. Fantasy managers shouldn't read too much into these unofficial depth charts, but it's... Read More

Rondale Moore's Role On The Rise

Only twice last year in his rookie season did Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Rondale Moore have more than six targets in a game, and those two games ended up being his best. He caught seven passes for 114 yards and a touchdown over the Vikings and had 11 receptions for 51 yards in late November... Read More

Jameis Winston Day-To-Day With Sprained Foot

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (foot) is being listed as day-to-day with a sprained right foot, according to head coach Dennis Allen. Allen initially said that Winston rolled his ankle in training camp practice on Monday, but it was later clarified that he suffered a minor foot injury. Winston, who is also recovering from... Read More

Curtis Samuel, Dyami Brown Struggling At Camp

Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel has been practicing with the team at training camp, and his presence outside, in the slot or out of the backfield can create mismatches for the opposing defense. However, the fact that he's being nursed through camp without tackling puts doubt into how he'll get through a full 17-game... Read More

Carson Wentz's Stock Is Down

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz's inaccuracy concerns have followed him to Washington with an assortment pack of misfires in training camp. Wentz has routinely bricked passes in various directions in practices with no defense on the field. It hasn't been an every-play issue for Wentz, and his strong arm opens up more downfield plays in... Read More

Marken Michel Shining In Training Camp

Washington Commanders wide receiver Marken Michel is grabbing everyone's attention at training camp this year. No matter who is under center at quarterback, the 29-year-old, who is the brother of running back Sony Michel, has made plays downfield. The team's top five wideouts appear to be set, so it remains to be seen if there... Read More

Cole Turner Turning Heads At Training Camp

Washington Commanders rookie fifth-round tight end Cole Turner has been a fluid pass-catcher and a striking 6-foot-6 target during training camp this summer. He is the team's top receiving tight end until Logan Thomas (knee) returns from the Physically Unable to Perform list, and he's the TE1 overall with John Bates (calf) out of action.... Read More

Jahan Dotson's Stock Still Rising

Washington Commanders rookie wide receiver Jahan Dotson has been one of the cleanest performers in training camp, and not just among the rookies. He's been working with the first-team offense and is racking up repetitions when Curtis Samuel has missed sessions. The hype over the 5-foot-11 receiver's catch radius and reliable hands remains intact. However,... Read More

No Timetable For Joe Burrow's Return

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor won't put a timetable on quarterback Joe Burrow's (appendix) return to training camp practices after undergoing an appendectomy in late July. "He's starting to get better every single day," Taylor said. "Again, I don't want to put a timeline on when he gets out here and starts throwing and... Read More

Aaron Rodgers Hasn't Violated NFL's Drug Policy

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers' use of the hallucinogenic drink ayahuasca during an offseason retreat isn't considered a violation of the league's drug policy. Rodgers said he went on an ayahuasca retreat to Peru in 2020 before the third of his four MVP seasons. It's defined as a psychoactive beverage native to South America... Read More

Cubs Option Frank Schwindel

The Chicago Cubs optioned first baseman Frank Schwindel to Triple-A Iowa after their game on Tuesday, clearing the way for outfielder Franmil Reyes to join the active major league roster after he was claimed off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians on Monday. Schwindel was hitting .229/.277/.358 with eight home runs, 36 RBI, 23 runs scored... Read More

Darren O'Day's Rehab Moved To Triple-A

The Atlanta Braves moved relief pitcher Darren O'Day's (calf) minor league rehab assignment from High-A Rome to Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday. O'Day struck out a batter in a scoreless inning of work for Rome last Friday. The 39-year-old right-hander might only need a few more rehab outings before he's activated from the 15-day injured list.... Read More

Kevin Kiermaier Has Successful Surgery

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (hip) had successful left hip surgery last Wednesday and is feeling great. "I will be back on that field next year better than ever," Kiermaier said. He's expected to return to full activity in six to seven months, so he should be ready to start the 2023 season on... Read More

Zack Britton Still A Ways Away From Returning

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton (elbow) is set to face live hitters again on Wednesday, but manager Aaron Boone cautioned that Britton is still a ways away from going on a minor league rehab assignment. The 34-year-old left-handed hurler faced hitters for the first time on Aug. 4 since undergoing surgery to fix... Read More

Giancarlo Stanton Resumes Baseball Activities

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (Achilles), who is on the injured list with Achilles tendinitis, has resumed baseball activities, but skipper Aaron Boone said there is no timetable for his return to the team. Stanton has been on the shelf since July 23, so he'll almost certainly require a minor league rehab assignment before... Read More

Shea Langeliers Expected To Be Promoted This Year

Oakland Athletics general manager David Forst said that catching prospect Shea Langeliers is expected to be promoted from Triple-A Las Vegas before the end of the season. Langeliers is the team's top prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and he's currently hitting .281/.362/.513 with an .876 OPS, 19 home runs, 53 RBI, 57 runs scored and five... Read More

Chris Sale Undergoes Season-Ending Wrist Surgery

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (wrist) underwent season-ending surgery on Monday after injuring his wrist during a bicycle accident on Saturday. The surgery was officially described as an open reduction and internal fixation of a right distal radius (wrist) fracture. Sale is expected to be ready for the start of spring training next... Read More

No Timetable For Shaquille Leonard's Return

Indianapolis Colts All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back), who previously went by Darius Leonard, watched training camp practice on Monday in street clothes as he recovers from June back surgery. There is no set timetable for his return, but the Colts expect him back at "some point" this year, according to a source. The Colts won't... Read More

Nothing To Worry About With Jameis Winston

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (foot) left training camp practice on Monday after injuring his foot, but one source said "he's doing well and feels fine. So nothing to really worry about." It was initially reported that Winston rolled his ankle, but it turned out to be a foot injury. The 28-year-old is also... Read More

Mekhi Becton To Miss Significant Time This Year

The New York Jets are expecting offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (knee) to miss a significant portion of the 2022 regular season after injuring his knee cap and patella on Monday in training camp practice. The team initially didn't believe that Becton's injury was all that serious, but it turns out it's a new injury and... Read More

Anthony Rizzo Could Return Tuesday

New York Yankees skipper Aaron Boone said that first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) could return to the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners if he has a successful workout on Monday and team trainers clear him. Rizzo is missing his fourth straight game on Monday with lower back soreness, but it sounds as... Read More

Miguel Vargas Optioned To Minors

The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned rookie third baseman Miguel Vargas to the minors on Monday with third baseman Justin Turner (abdomen) on track to return from the injured list on Tuesday. Vargas, the team's No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, only appeared in two games for the Dodgers after being called up. He managed to... Read More

Julio Rodriguez's Wrist Still Not 100 Percent

Seattle Mariners rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez's wrist is still "feeling it a little bit on the vibration" when swinging in the batting cages, according to manager Scott Servais. However, the Mariners aren't ruling out a return from the 10-day injured list for Rodriguez on Wednesday, but they want to see how he responds after more... Read More

Anthony Rizzo Still Out Against Mariners

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Monday against the Seattle Mariners. This will be Rizzo's fourth straight game on the bench due to lower back tightness, but fantasy managers should continue to consider him day-to-day for now. The 33-year-old does have a history of back injuries,... Read More

Michael Gallup Continues To Progress

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup (knee), who is recovering from a torn left ACL suffered last year in Week 17, continues to progress in his recovery and was seen running and cutting at training camp on Monday. Gallup remains on the Physically Unable to Perform list and isn't allowed to take part in practice.... Read More

Joe Burrow Does Light Throwing Monday

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (appendix) was seen at training camp practice on Monday doing some very light throwing. It's the first time that Burrow has done anything since having an appendectomy on July 26. The Bengals are easing their star quarterback back onto the field at camp, and he has plenty of time to... Read More

Marquise Brown Takes Part In Individual Drills

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marquise Brown (hamstring) was back on the practice field at training camp on Monday and took part in individual drills. The plan is to increase his workload until he's going full speed, most likely by Wednesday, according to head coach Kliff Kingsbury. The 25-year-old is unlikely to play in the team's... Read More