Bears Release Alex Leatherwood

The Chicago Bears released former first-round offensive guard Alex Leatherwood on Sunday, according to a source. The Las Vegas Raiders took Leatherwood with the 17th overall pick in the 2021 draft out of Alabama. He made it one season in Vegas before being cut and claimed by the Bears. But Leatherwood only played in four […]

Browns Not Committing To Cade York

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski is not committing to Cade York as the team's starting kicker heading into the 2023 regular season in Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals. York had the potential game-winning 43-yard field goal blocked with 54 seconds remaining in the preseason finale against the Kansas City Chiefs, which was the […]

James Cook The Clear Top Back In Buffalo

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook has become the clear top back in Buffalo heading into the 2023 regular season, according to The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia. Cook, Damien Harris and Latavius Murray are the team's three traditional RBs, with Reggie Gilliam as the fullback and key special-teams player. Harris and Murray will battle for backup […]

Nate Sudfeld Suffers Torn ACL

Detroit Lions quarterback Nate Sudfeld (knee) suffered a torn ACL in the third quarter of the preseason finale on Friday night against the Carolina Panthers, according to sources. Sudfeld will now be forced to miss the entire 2023 season. It's a hit to Detroit's QB depth behind Jared Goff, especially with rookie Hendon Hooker (knee) […]

Jonathan Taylor Talks Expected To Go Down To The Wire

Trade talks for Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor have continued and are expected to go down to the wire by the deadline on Tuesday. In addition to the Miami Dolphins, ESPN's Stephen Holder believes there's a second team involved, which could certainly change the dynamics. Final roster decisions are due on Tuesday, so if […]

Tyler Badie Scores Touchdown In Preseason Finale

Denver Broncos running back Tyler Badie found the end zone in the team's 41-0 drubbing of the visiting Los Angeles Rams on Saturday night in the preseason finale. Badie's eight carries were second to only rookie Jaleel McLaughlin's 10 on the evening, but while McLaughlin averaged 4.8 yards per carry, Badie only averaged 1.9 yards […]

Marvin Mims Jr. Catches Two Passes Against Rams

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. played in the preseason finale on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Rams and secured both of his targets for 51 yards in the 41-0 blowout win. He also saw one carry for a three-yard gain and returned a punt for 19 yards. Mims' second catch was […]

Albert Okwuegbunam Goes Off In Preseason Finale

Denver Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam went off in the team's preseason finale against the Los Angeles Rams on Friday night. In the 41-0 trouncing of the Rams, Albert O caught a team-high seven receptions on a team-high eight targets for a team-high 109 receiving yards and a touchdown. His touchdown reception came on an […]

Jaleel McLaughlin Closes Out Impressive Preseason

Denver Broncos rookie running back Jaleel McLaughlin made a strong final preseason statement in the team's 41-0 blowout win over the Los Angeles Rams in the preseason finale on Saturday night. McLaughlin led the team in carries (10) and rushing yards (48) while scoring a touchdown. He also caught four of his five targets for […]

Jarrett Stidham Looks Great In Preseason Finale

Denver Broncos backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham looked to be in midseason form in the 41-0 blowout win over the Los Angeles Rams in the preseason finale on Saturday night. Stidham finished the contest going 17-for-28 for 236 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions. He was sacked once for no gain and carried the ball […]

Tony Gonsolin Could Need Surgery

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tony Gonsolin (forearm) had an MRI exam and could need surgery. A final decision has yet to be made, though, but it could impact his availability for the start of next season, according to manager Dave Roberts. The 29-year-old is not expected back again this year after he was place don […]

Rafael Devers To Undergo X-Rays

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (wrist) will undergo X-rays later on Sunday on his right wrist after he was scratched from the starting lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to manager Alex Cora. For now, the Red Sox are considering Devers to be day-to-day, but we'll have a better idea of how […]

Erik Swanson Goes On 15-Day Injured List

The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-hander Erik Swanson (spine) on the 15-day injured list on Sunday with thoracic-spine inflammation and recalled right-hander Jay Jackson from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. Swanson was injured during his appearances in Saturday's game against the Cleveland Guardians, and now he'll miss at least the next two weeks of […]

Keibert Ruiz Sitting Again Versus Marlins

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz (head) is out of the starting lineup for the second straight day on Sunday in the series finale against the Miami Marlins. Ruiz missed a game earlier this week due to light-headedness after taking a foul tip off his catcher's mask. He returned to action and went 2-for-5 on Friday, […]

Tyler O'Neill Scratched With Knee Discomfort

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (knee) was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Philadelphia Phillies due to left-knee discomfort. Richie Palacios is taking his spot in center field and will hit eighth in the order against Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola. It's yet another injury for the oft-injured O'Neill, but for now, fantasy managers should […]

Nolan Arenado Back In Lineup On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (back) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting cleanup on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Aaron Nola. Arenado left Friday night's game early with lower-back tightness and sat out on Saturday, but he's feeling better now and will return for the series finale. Taylor […]

Terry McLaurin Won't Be Slowed By Sam Howell

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin and quarterback Sam Howell have built some solid chemistry this summer. The Athletic's Ben Standig doesn't think that fantasy managers should be too worried that McLaurin won't be able to extend his streak of 1,000-yard receiving seasons to four just because Howell has only completed 11 NFL passes. McLaurin […]

Tyjae Spears A Dynamic Complement To Derrick Henry

The Athletic's Joe Rexrode writes that the Tennessee Titans have finally found a dynamic complement to bruiser Derrick Henry, and rookie third-rounder Tyjae Spears could also be Henry's replacement as the primary back in 2024. The Tulane product will start the 2023 regular season as the team's third-down back, but he could also deserve some […]

Browns Acquire Pierre Strong Jr. From Patriots

The Cleveland Browns acquired running back Pierre Strong Jr. from the New England Patriots on Sunday in exchange for offensive tackle Tyrone Wheatley Jr., according to sources. The move gives Cleveland some more backfield depth behind workhorse Nick Chubb. It's bad news for Jerome Ford, who was set to a bigger role as Chubb's primary […]

Mekhi Becton Wins Starting Right-Tackle Spot

New York Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton has won the team's starting right-tackle spot to start the 2023 regular season. Becton, the former 11th overall pick in 2020 out of Louisville, was able to return to the practice field this summer after dealing with knee injuries the last several seasons. He managed to play well […]

Dolphins Agree To Three-Year Extension With Zach Sieler

The Miami Dolphins agreed with defensive lineman Zach Sieler on a three-year contract extension on Sunday worth $30.75 million, including $20 million guaranteed, according to a source. With incentives, Sieler will have the chance to make up to $35.7 million. He has quickly become a core part of Miami's defense. The 27-year-old was a seventh-round […]

Colts Release Kenyan Drake

The Indianapolis Colts released veteran running back Kenyan Drake on Sunday, according to a source. Drake really must not have impressed the team's coaching staff during training camp and the preseason, as they could use all the running back depth they can get with Jonathan Taylor (ankle) and Zack Moss (arm) both injured. With the […]

Giants Release James Robinson

The New York Giants released running back James Robinson on Sunday, according to a source. Robinson's fall continues. The 25-year-old former undrafted free agent had over 1,000 yards rushing in his first NFL season with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2020 and had a season-high eight rushing scores the following season, but an Achilles injury suffered […]

Buccaneers Expect Mike Evans To Be Ready For Week 1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that wide receiver Mike Evans (groin) will definitely be ready to play in Week 1 of the regular season against the Minnesota Vikings. Evans didn't play in the team's preseason finale against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday due to a groin injury he's been dealing with, but […]

No Structural Damage For Emerson Hancock

Seattle Mariners rookie right-hander Emerson Hancock (shoulder) doesn't have a tear or any structural damage in his right shoulder, but given that the recovery time frame for his injury was roughly four to six weeks when he suffered it during an Aug. 20 start, his 2023 season is likely over. Hancock was moved to the […]

Tom Murphy To Ramp Up Baseball Activities

Seattle Mariners catcher Tom Murphy (thumb) was "given clearance to take baseball activities to the next level" by Dr. Donald Sheridan, according to general manager Justin Hollander. Murphy suffered a left-thumb sprain earlier in August. "Some of this is just going to be a pain discomfort tolerance thing," Hollander said, adding that surgery is not […]

Colin Selby To Start For Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie right-hander Colin Selby will make the start on Saturday against the visiting Chicago Cubs, with rookie right-hander Osvaldo Bido expected to be the bulk-relief pitcher. Selby has made only seven relief appearances for the Pirates in his first MLB season and hasn't gone more than two innings in any of his outings, […]

Kevin Kiermaier Retreats To The Bench

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier will start Saturday's game against the visiting Cleveland Guardians on the bench with left-hander Logan Allen on the mound. The left-handed-hitting Kiermaier is actually hitting .299 (20-for-67) against southpaws in 2023, but he's yet to go deep against them in 43 games. Daulton Varsho will start in center field […]

Fernando Cruz To Serve As Opener Against Diamondbacks

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Fernando Cruz will serve as the team's opener on Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Cruz will only go an inning or two before likely giving way to right-hander Ben Lively (pectoral), who is expected to be activated from the 15-day injured to serve as the bulk reliever for this one. The 33-year-old […]

Brandon Belt Sitting Against Southpaw

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Brandon Belt is retreating to the bench on Saturday with the Cleveland Guardians starting left-hander Logan Allen. Bo Bichette is getting a day off his feet and will serve as the designated hitter and bat in the two-hole, while Santiago Espinal is starting at shortstop and batting eighth against Allen. […]