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Malik Willis Has Shown Improvement
Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis is locked in a battle with rookie Will Levis for the backup QB job this summer, but Willis has shown great improvement from last year and has drawn praise from the coaching staff. It's clear he's more comfortable in Year 2, which he attributes to "speaking the same language" as […]
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Patriots Host Trey Flowers For A Workout Monday
The New England Patriots hosted free-agent veteran defensive end Trey Flowers for a workout at training camp on Monday. Flowers only saw action in four games (zero starts) with the Miami Dolphins last year because of a foot injury, ultimately finishing with just four total tackles. The 29-year-old was originally a fourth-round selection by the […]
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Jets Waive Chris Streveler
The New York Jets waived quarterback Chris Streveler (thumb) on Monday after he suffered a right-thumb injury during training camp. There's a chance that Streveler will revert to the Jets roster if he isn't claimed by another team off waivers. If he remains with the Jets, Streveler will be buried on the QB depth chart […]
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BJ Ojulari Activated From PUP List
Arizona Cardinals rookie second-round linebacker BJ Ojulari (knee), who had an offseason cleanup surgery on his knee, was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list at training camp on Monday. Despite the activation, the 21-year-old pass-rusher is without a timetable for a return to practice at camp. Ojulari will be competing for a starting […]
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Calais Campbell Comes Off PUP List
Atlanta Falcons veteran defensive lineman Calais Campbell (undisclosed) passed a physical on Monday and was removed from the Physically Unable to Perform list at training camp. Campbell was eventually expected to be fine after dealing with an undisclosed injury early in camp. The 36-year-old six-time Pro Bowler should be a starter on Atlanta's defensive line […]
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Packers Activate Rashan Gary From PUP List
The Green Bay Packers activated pass-rusher Rashan Gary (knee) from the Physically Unable to Perform list at training camp on Monday, according to a source. The Packers will take it slowly with Gary, who is coming off surgery to fix his ACL, but he is now set to ramp up action this summer. The 25-year-old […]
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Isiah Pacheco Expected To Be Ready For Week 1
The Kansas City Chiefs expect running back Isiah Pacheco (hand, shoulder) to be ready to go for the regular season opener against the Detroit Lions, according to general manager Brett Veach. Pacheco had offseason surgeries on his hand and shoulder and has been a limited participant in training camp practices. He's yet to be cleared […]
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Tyquan Thornton May Be Falling Off
New England Patriots wide receiver Tyquan Thornton has struggled early in training camp and missed two of the three padded practices last week for unknown reasons, so he may be falling off in the team's eyes. Meanwhile, sixth-round rookie Demario Douglas has shined since the start of camp. Thornton and Douglas appear to be splitting […]
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Garrett Whitlock Likely To Return Sunday
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that right-hander Garrett Whitlock (elbow) will make a minor-league rehab appearance on Wednesday for Triple-A Worcester and work three innings before likely being activated from the 15-day injured list on Sunday. The Red Sox could still view Whitlock as a starter long term, but they will bring the […]
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Walker Buehler To Face Hitters This Week
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Walker Buehler (elbow) will take the next step in his recovery by facing hitters in Arizona this week, according to general manager Brandon Gomes. If Buehler can get through this week's sessions without any setbacks, he could be well on his way to going on a minor-league rehab assignment in the […]
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Clayton Kershaw Will Start On Thursday
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said after Monday's win over the San Diego Padres that left-hander Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) will make his return from the 15-day injured list and start at home on Thursday against the last-place Colorado Rockies. All signs were already pointing to this outcome after Kershaw threw a normal bullpen session […]
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Josh Jung Put On 10-Day Injured List
The Texas Rangers placed third baseman Josh Jung (thumb) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a left-thumb fracture and recalled infielder Jonathan Ornelas from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. There is no timetable for Jung's return, but he should be stashed in all fantasy leagues until further notice. Expect him to […]
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Orioles Claim Jacob Webb Off Waivers From Angels
The Baltimore Orioles claimed right-hander Jacob Webb off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels on Monday and moved right-hander Austin Voth (elbow) to the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. The Angels designated Webb for assignment over the weekend after he posted a decent 3.98 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, one save and 34 strikeouts in […]
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Astros Calling Up Jon Singleton
The Houston Astros are calling up first baseman Jon Singleton from Triple-A Sugar Land to join the team on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles, according to general manager Dana Brown. Singleton played with the Astros in 2014-15 before returning to the big leagues this year with the Milwaukee Brewers. The 31-year-old left-handed slugger only played […]
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Royce Lewis To Begin Rehab Assignment Tuesday
Minnesota Twins shortstop Royce Lewis (oblique) will start his minor-league rehab assignment at Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday. Lewis could return to the team as early as this weekend as long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks from a left-oblique strain that has kept him sidelined since July 1. If the 24-year-old is available on […]
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Chris Sale Likely To Start Friday
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that left-hander Chris Sale (shoulder) will likely return from the 60-day injured list to start on Friday against the visiting Detroit Tigers. Sale made only two minor-league rehab appearances for Triple-A Worcester, so fantasy managers should not be expecting him to go very deep into Friday's game in […]
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Red Sox Call Up Dinelson Lamet
The Boston Red Sox selected the contract of right-hander Dinelson Lamet from Triple-A Worcester on Monday and designated left-hander Richard Bleier for assignment in a corresponding move. Since signing a minor-league deal with Boston on June 28, Lamet has posted a 3.72 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, seven walks and 16 strikeouts in 19 1/3 innings over […]
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Damien Harris, Latavius Murray Competing In Short-Yardage Situations
Buffalo Bills running backs Damien Harris and Latavius Murray have been competing at training camp in short-yardage situations. Murray remains the more accomplished and better receiver of the two backups to James Cook, but Harris has consistently been the second back to get snaps after Cook throughout training camp. It will be interesting to see […]
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Lions Signing Teddy Bridgewater
The Detroit Lions are signing free-agent quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to an undisclosed deal on Monday after a recent visit with the team, according to sources. Rookie Hendon Hooker (knee) is set for a medical redshirt year with the Lions, and Bridgewater will give the team more backup depth behind starter Jared Goff entering the 2023 […]
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Rashid Shaheed Expected To Miss A Few Weeks
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (groin) didn't practice at training camp on Monday and is expected to miss a few weeks, according to a source. Shaheed should still be ready to go for Week 1 of the regular season, but he could miss all of preseason action. When healthy, he's expected to be […]
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Chiefs Expect Kadarius Toney To Be Ready For Week 1
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (knee), who tore his meniscus in the opening practice of training camp and required surgery, is expected to be ready for Week 1 of the regular season against the Detroit Lions. Toney hasn't returned to practice, but the Chiefs remain hopeful that he can be their leading receiver […]
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Derek Carr Expected To Play In Preseason Opener
New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen said that he expects the starters, including quarterback Derek Carr, to play in Sunday's preseason opener against the Kansas City Chiefs. Carr and the rest of the starters probably won't see more than a few series on the field. It will be the 32-year-old signal-caller's debut with the […]
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Jerome Ford Injured Monday
Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (hamstring) left Monday's training camp practice with a hamstring injury. It's unclear as of right now how serious Ford's injury is, so until we know more, consider the 23-year-old to be day-to-day at camp. When healthy, he's expected to serve as Nick Chubb's primary backup in 2023, giving him […]
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Baker Mayfield To Start First Preseason Game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield will start the team's preseason opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to sources. Kyle Trask will then start the second preseason game against the New York Jets. The two signal-callers have been rotating first-team repetitions through the offseason and into training camp this summer. Most accounts of Tampa's QB […]
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Tytus Howard Out 4-6 Weeks
Updating a previous report, Houston Texans right tackle Tytus Howard (hand) is expected to miss four to six weeks after having surgery on his hand on Monday, giving him a chance to return for the team's regular season opener on Sept. 10 against the Baltimore Ravens, according to a source. The 27-year-old starting right tackle […]
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Trevor Story To Return Tuesday
Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) decided that he's ready and will be activated from the 60-day injured list on Tuesday. Story will make his 2023 debut against the Kansas City Royals after finishing up a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester. The 30-year-old looked good at the plate in 13 rehab games in […]
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Marcus Stroman To Throw Bullpen Tuesday
Chicago Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman (hip) is set to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday. Stroman was placed on the injured list last week with a hip injury, but he could be back in the Cubs starting rotation when he's eligible to return on Aug. 16. It sounds as if the 32-year-old veteran may not […]
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Luis Arraez Resting In Series Opener
Miami Marlins All-Star second baseman Luis Arraez is not in the team's starting lineup for the series opener on Monday against the Cincinnati Reds. With Arraez starting on the bench, Jon Berti is at the keystone and is batting leadoff against Reds left-hander Brandon Williamson. This will be Arraez's first game off since the All-Star […]
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No Structural Damage For Jazz Chisholm Jr.
Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (hamstring) had an MRI exam on Monday morning that showed no structural damage to his right hamstring. He was able to do some running and will do baseball activities as tolerated, but he's not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Cincinnati Reds. Jon Berti will play […]
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Brett Baty Sent Down
The New York Mets optioned third baseman Brett Baty to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday. With Baty sent down amid his struggles at the plate, it will likely mean more playing time for Mark Vientos at the hot corner in Queens. The 23-year-old Baty is hitting just .216/.289/.331 with seven home runs, 27 RBI and 33 […]
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