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Dolphins Expect De'Von Achane To Practice Next Week
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said that he expects rookie running back De'Von Achane (shoulder) to be ready to practice next week as the team prepares for their Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. Achane was seen wearing a non-contact jersey at practice on Wednesday, and it looks like the team is […]
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Vikings Expect T.J. Hockenson To Be Available For Week 1
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said he feels "very good" about tight end T.J. Hockenson's (back, ear) availability for Week 1 of the regular season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Hockenson, who also signed a massive extension to become one of the league's highest-paid tight ends on Thursday, has missed most of training camp […]
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Vikings, T.J. Hockenson Agree On Contract Extension
The Minnesota Vikings and tight end T.J. Hockenson agreed to terms on a contract extension on Thursday that makes him one of the league's highest-paid tight ends, according to sources. The Vikings acquired Hockenson from the Detroit Lions last fall, and he excelled in 10 games with the team, catching 60 passes for 519 yards […]
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DaVon Hamilton Placed On Injured Reserve
The Jacksonville Jaguars placed defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton (back) on Injured Reserve on Thursday. The move means that Hamilton won't be eligible to return to game action in 2023 until Week 5. It's a frustrating development for the 26-year-old, especially after he set career-highs in tackles (56) and sacks (2.5) while also recording five tackles […]
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Titans Scoop Up Trevis Gipson
The Tennessee Titans signed free-agent defensive end Trevis Gipson to an undisclosed deal on Thursday, according to a source. Gipson makes his way to Tennessee after the Chicago Bears waived him on roster cutdown day on Tuesday. The 26-year-old had requested a trade over the weekend with his role set to diminish in 2023. The […]
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Jalen Ramsey Starting Season On Injured Reserve
The Miami Dolphins placed cornerback Jalen Ramsey (knee) on Injured Reserve on Thursday, meaning he'll have to sit out the first four games of the 2023 regular season. Unlike running back Jeff Wilson Jr.'s (undisclosed) placement on IR on Thursday, the move for Ramsey isn't a surprise after he had surgery in late July to […]
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Dolphins Place Jeff Wilson Jr. On Injured Reserve
The Miami Dolphins placed running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (undisclosed) on Injured Reserve in a surprising move on Thursday. The move means that Wilson will be ineligible to play in the first four games of the season. Rookie De'Von Achane (shoulder) and Salvon Ahmed (head) should now have elevated roles in Miami's backfield behind starter […]
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Jaleel McLaughlin Continues To Impress
Not only did Denver Broncos undrafted rookie running back Jaleel McLaughlin make the final 53-man roster entering the 2023 regular season, but he continues to draw rave reviews. Offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey was effusive in his praise of McLaughlin, saying that the rookie routinely makes "How'd he see that?" cuts on film. "I can speak […]
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Kenneth Walker III Listed As Starting RB
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III is listed as the team's starting running back on the first depth chart entering the 2023 regular season. It shouldn't come as much of a surprise, although he was dealing with a groin injury early on in training camp. Rookie Zach Charbonnet is a threat to steal touches […]
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Jets Will Be Cautious With Breece Hall In The Opener
The New York Jets' plan is to play running back Breece Hall (knee) in the Week 1 season opener against the Buffalo Bills, but they will be cautious with his workload. Hall returned to training camp practice two weeks ago but didn't play in the preseason and hasn't played in a game since suffering a […]
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Mark Andrews Moving Around Well
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (undisclosed) did not practice on Wednesday but worked out on an adjacent field and looked to be running well. The Ravens continue to be extra cautious with their star tight end due to an undisclosed ailment. His injury appears to be very minor and he's fully expected to be […]
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George Kittle Won't Return To Practice Until Next Week
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (undisclosed) didn't practice on Monday, and head coach Kyle Shanahan said he's still feeling after-effects of a previous injury in training camp. Kittle will not practice for the rest of this week with the plan to have him back full-go next Monday. The 29-year-old missed some training camp […]
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Nathan Rourke Joins Jaguars Practice Squad
The Jacksonville Jaguars re-signed quarterback Nathan Rourke to their practice squad on Wednesday after the former Canadian Football League star cleared waivers, according to a source. The Jaguars waived Rourke on Tuesday but turned around and added him back to their practice squad a day later. The 25-year-old will serve as QB depth behind starter […]
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No Timetable For Devon Witherspoon
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that rookie first-round cornerback Devon Witherspoon (hamstring) remains in "rehab" and didn't give a timetable for his return. The head coach also said Witherspoon will be back in the race for the starting left cornerback job once he gets on the field. The 22-year-old has been dealing with […]
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Rashan Gary To Be On "Pitch Count" To Start The Year
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that linebacker Rashan Gary (knee) will be on a "pitch count" to start the 2023 regular season in his return from last November's ACL tear. LaFleur has raved about how Gary approached his rehab and his return, and it looks as though he'll be active in Week […]
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Mets To Promote Ronny Mauricio On Friday
The New York Mets are planning to promote touted prospect Ronny Mauricio from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday when rosters expand to 28. Mauricio, the team's No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is well-deserving of the call-up. He's hit .295/.349/.511 with an .860 OPS, 23 home runs, 30 doubles, three triples, 71 RBI, 24 stolen bases […]
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Rashee Rice, Justyn Ross To Start As "Package" Players
Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said on Wednesday that wide receivers Rashee Rice and Justyn Ross will start out as "package" players on offense, but the hope is that they produce enough to graduate and become every-down receivers later in the year. Right now, Skyy Moore is an every-down wideout, and Veach expects […]
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Kendall Graveman Dealing With Back Discomfort
Updating a previous report, Houston Astros relief pitcher Kendall Graveman (back) left his appearance on Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox with lower-back discomfort and he'll be evaluated in Houston on Thursday. Graveman picked up his 11th hold of the season and allowed a hit and a walk in just two-thirds of an inning before […]
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Rays Sign Billy Hamilton To Minor-League Deal
The Tampa Bay Rays are signing speedy outfielder Billy Hamilton to a minor-league deal on Wednesday, according to a source. Hamilton last played on July 7 for the Chicago White Sox's Triple-A affiliate because of a right-shoulder injury, so he's going to need a little bit of time to ramp up after he was released […]
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Wander Franco Being Investigated For Second Complaint
A special prosecutor in the Dominican Republic is investigating a second formal complaint that Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco engaged in a relationship with a minor, which is the latest of three accusations against the 22-year-old, according to sources. The first complaint against Franco was filed on July 17. The third girl has not […]
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Mason Miller Likely To Need One More Rehab Outing
Oakland Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said that rookie right-hander Mason Miller (elbow) was fine after his 29-pitch outing on Tuesday, but he will likely need one more minor-league rehab outing for Triple-A Las Vegas before rejoining the major-league roster. Miller was touching triple digits with his fastball in his one scoreless inning of work on […]
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Gabriel Moreno Takes A Seat Wednesday
Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno is receiving the day off on Wednesday night versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Moreno, the team's everyday backstop, is just getting a normal day of rest. Jose Herrera will catch rookie right-hander Brandon Pfaadt and will hit eighth against Dodgers right-hander Ryan Pepiot. The 23-year-old Moreno doesn't have much power […]
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Will Smith Receives A Breather
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith will start Wednesday's game against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on the bench. It's a normal day of rest for the All-Star backstop. He should be back in the starting lineup on Thursday for the start of a big weekend series against the Atlanta Braves. With Smith sitting, Austin Barnes […]
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Brendan Rodgers Not Playing After All
Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (illness) has been scratched from Wednesday's starting lineup against the visiting Atlanta Braves. Alan Trejo is now starting at the keystone and batting eighth against Braves rookie right-hander Darius Vines. Rodgers will now miss his second straight game due to an illness. Not many fantasy managers were going to […]
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Ke'Bryan Hayes Getting A Day Off
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes is sitting out on Wednesday as the team takes on the Kansas City Royals. Vinny Capra will get the start at the hot corner and will hit sixth for the Bucs against Royals left-hander Angel Zerpa. Hayes' overall numbers don't look very impressive in his fourth big-league season, but […]
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Salvador Perez Scratched On Wednesday
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (back, neck) was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Pittsburgh Pirates with upper-back/neck tightness. Freddy Fermin will now do the catching for the Royals and will bat sixth in the order against Pirates right-hander Andre Jackson. Until we know more about Perez's injury, fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day. […]
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Rams Finalizing Contract With Brett Maher
The Los Angeles Rams are finalizing an undisclosed contract with veteran kicker Brett Maher on Wednesday, according to a source. The Rams will go with Maher after releasing Tanner Brown on roster cutdown day on Tuesday. The 33-year-old Maher was with the Denver Broncos during training camp and the preseason, but they traded for Wil […]
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Andy Isabella Returns To The Bills
The Buffalo Bills re-signed wide receiver Andy Isabella to their practice squad on Wednesday, according to a league source. Isabella was cut on Tuesday with the team getting their roster down to 53 players, but he will return the very next day to serve as extra receiver depth in Buffalo for the start of the […]
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Broncos Sign Phillip Dorsett To Their Practice Squad
The Denver Broncos signed free-agent wide receiver Phillip Dorsett to their practice squad on Wednesday, according to a source. Dorsett will stay in the AFC West after he was released by the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday. The former first-round selection of the Indianapolis Colts in 2015 out of Miami played in 15 games (four […]
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Kyle Philips Lands On Injured Reserve
The Tennessee Titans placed wide receiver Kyle Philips (knee) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday, meaning he'll now have to sit out the first four games of the 2023 regular season after injuring himself during training camp. The 24-year-old fifth-round pick last year also dealt with hamstring and shoulder injuries in 2022 that limited him to […]
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