Chris Jones Willing To Hold Out Into Regular Season?

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones hinted on social media that he's willing to continue his holdout until Week 8 of the regular season because he "can afford it." It remains to be seen if Jones is just bluffing while posturing for a new long-term contract from the Chiefs. Head coach Andy Reid said […]

Giants Work Out William Jackson

The New York Giants worked out free-agent cornerback William Jackson at training camp on Wednesday. Jackson remains one of the top names still on the free-agent market with the start of the 2023 regular season quickly approaching. The Pittsburgh Steelers released Jackson back in March, and he's been looking for a new team ever since. […]

49ers Want Trey Lance To Play In Preseason Finale

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that he wants quarterback Trey Lance to come into the team's preseason finale on Friday against the Los Angeles Chargers after Brock Purdy and Sam Darnold. The Niners named Darnold the backup to Purdy on Wednesday, leaving Lance to open the year as the third-stringer if they […]

Michael Brantley Playing In Back-To-Back Rehab Games

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said that outfielder Michael Brantley (shoulder) will serve as the designated hitter on Wednesday in a minor-league rehab game with Triple-A Sugar Land for the second straight day "and we'll make a determination after today." Brantley played left field on Tuesday for Sugar Land and appears to be finally nearing […]

Robert Suarez Ejected For Illegal Substance Wednesday

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Robert Suarez was ejected from Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins after crew chief Todd Tichenor said Suarez's left wrist area was "too sticky, very sticky, and he was ejected." Suarez argued that he used the regular amount of sunscreen he uses during day games, adding, "I definitely don't use […]

Mike Trout Out For Game 2 Of Doubleheader

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) will miss the second game of a doubleheader on Wednesday against the visiting Cincinnati Reds after he felt discomfort in his surgically repaired left hand in his return from the injured list on Tuesday. Trout is sitting out for both ends of the doubleheader on Wednesday, but the […]

Sam Williams Arrested On Weapons, Controlled-Substance Charges

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams was arrested on Sunday night on charges of possessing a controlled substance and unlawful carrying of a weapon in Frisco, Texas. He's being charged with alleged possession of marijuana, which is a low-level state felony, but the unlawful carrying of a weapon is classified as a misdemeanor. It's possible […]

Juwan Johnson Has Been A Favorite Target Of Derek Carr

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson, who led the team's pass-catchers with seven touchdowns in 2022, has become one of quarterback Derek Carr's most reliable targets during training camp. Carr is so high on Johnson's potential that he told his brother, David, to watch out for Johnson's fantasy football potential in July. "He's not […]

Khalil Herbert Still The Lead Back In Chicago

Chicago Bears running backs coach David Walker reiterated on Wednesday that running back Khalil Herbert is still the team's lead back in a committee approach in the backfield. "Khalil hasn't done anything to lose the job and then D'Onta Foreman and Travis Homer, you know, Trestan Ebner's been out a little bit, and Roschon Johnson […]

James Cook Has Improved All Around

Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey said that running back James Cook has shown progression on running strongly and powerfully and has also improved as a blocker during training camp this summer. Cook is already entering the 2023 campaign as the team's lead back, but improving as a blocker could keep him on the field […]

Justice Hill Should Be A Lock For Final Roster

The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec believes that Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill is a lock for the final roster heading into the 2023 regular season, and he could also have a notable role in the backfield behind J.K. Dobbins. Hill has earned a bigger role after strong performances during training camp and the preseason. In […]

Mark Andrews Dealing With Minor Injury

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that tight end Mark Andrews (undisclosed) is dealing with something that "isn't serious." There's not much to see here, as Andrews should be just fine moving forward and for the start of the regular season in Week 1. The Ravens have some new pass-catching options in veteran Odell […]

49ers Exploring Options With Trey Lance

The San Francisco 49ers named quarterback Sam Darnold the No. 2 QB behind starter Brock Purdy on Wednesday, and the team is now exploring their options with Trey Lance, according to sources. The future of the third overall pick in 2021 is now unclear with San Francisco. Both Darnold and Lance have been talked up […]

Vikings, T.J. Hockenson Far Apart In Contract Talks

The Minnesota Vikings and tight end T.J. Hockenson are far apart on a long-term contract extension, according to league sources. Hockenson wants to reset the market with a historic contract extension for tight ends and is heading into the final year of a four-year, $19.82 million deal. The two-time Pro Bowler has missed most of […]

T.J. Hockenson Day-To-Day With Back Stiffness

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (back), who has been dealing with an ear infection during training camp, missed most of practice on Wednesday with lower-back stiffness. Hockenson's ear infection has gotten better, but now he's dealing with a back injury that has him listed as day-to-day. The Vikings aren't ruling out a return for […]

Colts Give Jonathan Taylor A Deadline To Find Trade

The Indianapolis Colts gave running back Jonathan Taylor permission to seek a trade earlier this week, but they've given him until next Tuesday to do so. According to a source, six teams have inquired about Taylor's availability and two have engaged the Colts with actual trade offers. The Colts are reportedly seeking a first-round pick […]

Allen Lazard Dealing With Minor Injury

New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard left training camp practice on Wednesday with an undisclosed injury and didn't return, but he's expected to be fine, according to sources. There isn't a specific timetable for Lazard's return, but all indications are that it's not a long-term issue. Before leaving, he made the play of practice […]

Corey Davis Hangs Up His Cleats

New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis has decided to retire after recently being away from the team at training camp due to personal reasons. Davis' future with the Jets had been in question this offseason, but it's a bit surprising to see him hang up his cleats after just six seasons in the NFL. […]

Shohei Ohtani Leaves With Arm Fatigue Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (arm) left his start on the mound early in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds due to arm fatigue. Ohtani left with trainers after throwing just 26 pitches. In his 1 1/3 innings scoreless innings of work, he walked one, struck out two […]

Joe Ryan Expected To Start On Saturday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan (groin) is expected to return from the 10-day injured list to start on Saturday against the Texas Rangers. The Twins have been pleased with how Ryan has looked on his minor-league rehab start and they announced on Tuesday that his next start would likely be back in the big leagues. […]

Jack Flaherty Dealing With "General Soreness"

Updating a previous report, Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that right-hander Jack Flaherty is dealing with "general soreness" that occurs between starts, which is why he didn't make his scheduled start on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Hyde said the team is taking a precaution, but it remains to be seen if Flaherty […]

Masataka Yoshida Getting A Day Off

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida is taking the day off on Wednesday against the Houston Astros. Justin Turner is serving as the designated hitter and is batting third, while rookie outfielder Wilyer Abreu is in left field and is hitting seventh against Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy. The 30-year-old Yoshida has impressed in his first […]

Jack Flaherty Dealing With Undisclosed Issue

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Jack Flaherty (undisclosed) said he didn't make his scheduled start on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays because of an undisclosed issue. "Sometimes you just don't bounce back the way you want to," Flaherty said. In his last start against the San Diego Padres on Aug. 15, Flaherty was hit hard to […]

Yordan Alvarez Still Absent Wednesday

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (finger) remains sidelined on Wednesday against the visiting Boston Red Sox. Alvarez was scratched from Tuesday's lineup after slamming his finger in a door while at home. The 26-year-old left-handed slugger is day-to-day, so fantasy managers will want to check back to see if he's back in Thursday's series […]

Anthony Santander Back In Action

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander (back) is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Kevin Gausman, playing right field and batting third in the order. Santander will return to the O's lineup after missing the last three games with a lower-back injury. The 28-year-old Venezuelan outfielder has […]

Jose Abreu Reinstated From Injured List

The Houston Astros reinstated first baseman Jose Abreu (back) from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday and optioned infielder David Hensley to Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move. Abreu is immediately back in the starting lineup on Wednesday against Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale, playing first base and batting sixth in the order. […]

Michael Kopech Leaves Early With Leg Cramps

Chicago White Sox right-hander Michael Kopech (leg) left his start early on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners with leg cramps and is being considered day-to-day. Despite giving up four walks in four innings before departing his start early, Kopech didn't allow a run on just one hit while also striking out five against Seattle. It […]

Shohei Ohtani Won't Be Limited Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin said that it will be a normal start for right-hander Shohei Ohtani on Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds in the first game of a doubleheader. Nevin doesn't want to push Ohtani, but he felt great in his last bullpen session and flat-ground session over the last few days. The […]

Mike Trout Out With Soreness In Game 1 Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday for the first game of a doubleheader against the visiting Cincinnati Reds due to some soreness after Tuesday's game, but it's not a concern. The Angels expected Trout to be sore after his first game back from the injured list. […]

DJ Chark Jr. Dealing With Hamstring Injury

Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Chark Jr. (hamstring) is dealing with a hamstring injury at training camp, according to the team. Chark was unable to practice on Wednesday, and his availability for Week 1 of the regular season could be in question. The 26-year-old will almost certainly sit out Friday's preseason finale against the Detroit […]