Baker Mayfield With An Edge In QB Competition?

ESPN's Dan Graziano thinks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield's experience will give him the edge in the team's QB competition this summer against Kyle Trask. Mayfield, the first overall pick in 2018, has gone 32-29 as an NFL starter over five years with three different teams. Meanwhile, Trask has thrown nine career passes since […]

George Fant Signs One-Year Deal With Texans

The Houston Texans signed free-agent offensive tackle George Fant to a one-year deal with a maximum value of $4 million on Friday, according to a league source. Fant chose the Texans over other NFL teams' offers after he worked out in Houston earlier this week. The Texans are adding some tackle insurance with fourth-year offensive […]

49ers Likely To Keep Trey Lance?

The San Francisco 49ers carried three quarterbacks last year and still didn't have enough to get through the NFC Championship game. They will likely keep three QBs again this year, even if a quarterback-needy team makes a substantial offer for Trey Lance this summer. Veteran Brandon Allen is a solid fourth option and would likely […]

Amari Cooper Expected To Practice Friday

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (undisclosed) is expected to practice on Friday after missing three days of training camp practice with a "minor tweak." Cooper has been watching from the sidelines in recent days with a minor undisclosed injury, but he'll get back on the practice field on Friday to continue developing chemistry with […]

Willson Contreras Should Be Able To Play Friday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras (head) has a pretty good cut on the top of his head that doctors were able to glue, rather than stitch, together after he was hit by a backswing of Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ on Thursday. Contreras said he passed all of his concussion tests and his headache […]

Orioles Interested In Michael Lorenzen

The Baltimore Orioles remain focused on pitching upgrades ahead of next Tuesday's MLB trade deadline, according to sources, and Detroit Tigers All-Star right-hander Michael Lorenzen is one starter that they are interested in. The Orioles currently have a 1.5-game lead over the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League East, but they're looking for rotation […]

Travis Etienne Jr. Impressing With His Hands

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. wasn't utilized much in the passing game a year ago -- he had 35 catches for 316 yards on 45 targets in his first NFL season -- but he has caught nearly everything thrown his way so far in training camp this summer. If Etienne is able to […]

Allen Robinson II Working Out Of The Slot

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Allen Robinson II (foot) was working out of the slot at training camp practice on Thursday in 11-on-11 work. Robinson has moved past a foot injury that caused his season to come to an early end in 2022, and he's working with the first-team offense in training camp so far in […]

Gabe Davis Ready To Bounce Back

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis dealt with a nagging ankle injury for much of last year, and he admitted on Thursday that the injury had an effect on his third NFL season. Despite being a disappointment, he increased his numbers in every category from 2021, catching 48 passes for 830 yards and seven touchdowns. […]

Cardinals Comfortable Using James Conner As Bell-Cow Back

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said on Thursday that he's "100 percent" comfortable with running back James Conner being the bell cow of the team's running game this year. There is little in the way of competition behind Conner in Arizona, but the problem for fantasy purposes is that the 28-year-old is unlikely to […]

Jalen Ramsey Likely To Have Full Meniscus Repair

No firm determination will be made until Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey (knee) has surgery, but the likely outcome is a full meniscus repair, according to sources. If all goes well with Ramsey's rehab, it means he could be back by December. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported earlier that the 28-year-old All-Pro is expected to […]

Willson Contreras Leaves Game With Head Injury

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras (head) was hit by the backswing of Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ on Thursday and was forced to exit the game early. The swing knocked Contreras' mask off and there was a good amount of blood involved. Cardinals trainers put Contreras through the concussion protocol before exiting the field. […]

Shohei Ohtani Expected To Return Friday

Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin said that he expects two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani to return to the starting lineup as the designated hitter on Friday for the start of a series against the Toronto Blue Jays after he left the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers due to cramping. The 29-year-old […]

Kyle Hendricks Not Expected To Be Moved At Trade Deadline

Chicago Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks is not expected to be moved at this year's trade deadline, according to sources. Hendricks has a team option for next year and will likely remain a Cub in 2024. Despite not throwing very hard and not inducing many swings and misses, Hendricks is having a fine season. He picked […]

Andrew McCutchen Not Expected To Be Traded

Pittsburgh Pirates veteran outfielder Andrew McCutchen will be a free agent after the 2023 season and might normally be considered a possible trade target for contending teams. However, in this case, there appears to be an understanding between McCutchen and the Pirates that he'll remain in Pittsburgh through the end of this season in a […]

Yankees Looking For Left-Handed Hitter

The New York Yankees are casting a wide net on the trade market as they search for a left-handed hitter to help jumpstart their offense. Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger has been mentioned as a possibility, but he could be off the market with the Cubs in the mix for a wild-card spot. If Bellinger […]

No Limitations For Odell Beckham Jr.

Now 17 months removed from a left-knee injury, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. said on Thursday that there are "no real limitations" on what he can do at training camp. "I don't know percentages; I just feel good," Beckham said. "I feel like I'm going to continue to work to get back to […]

Falcons Don't Have An Update On Calais Campbell

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith said to "give it at least 10 days" before the team has an update on defensive lineman Calais Campbell (undisclosed), who is the only player on the team on the Non-Football Injury list at training camp. The Falcons aren't concerned that Campbell's injury is a long-term one, so the […]

Budda Baker Receives A Raise

Arizona Cardinals star safety Budda Baker received a raise before training camp, getting $2.4 million in bonuses and incentives this year, including a $300,000 signing bonus. He also received a raise for the 2024 season. Baker is entering the final two years of his current deal. The 27-year-old asked for a trade early this offseason, […]

Trey Hendrickson Signs One-Year Extension

The Cincinnati Bengals signed defensive end Trey Hendrickson to an undisclosed one-year contract extension on Thursday that will take him through the 2025 season. Hendrickson has earned the extension with Cincinnati after making the Pro Bowl in each of the last two years. In 2022, he finished with 32 tackles (22 solo), eight sacks, six […]

Joe Burrow Suffers Calf Strain Thursday

Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Bengals sources have confirmed that quarterback Joe Burrow (calf) suffered a strained right calf in training camp practice on Thursday. Burrow will undergo further testing just to be sure, but it's at least good news that the talented 26-year-old isn't dealing with a dreaded Achilles injury like many speculated. We'll […]

Jalen Ramsey Requires Surgery On Knee

Updating a previous report, Miami Dolphins star cornerback Jalen Ramsey (knee), who was carted off the practice field on Thursday, is expected to miss at least six to eight weeks due to a meniscus injury that will require surgery, according to a source. Doctors will determine whether to remove the meniscus or repair it, which […]

Jalen Ramsey Going For MRI Exam

Miami Dolphins All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey (knee) will undergo an MRI exam on his left knee after having to be carted off the field at training camp practice on Thursday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Ramsey collided while defending receiver Tyreek Hill. We should have a better idea of the extent of Ramsey's injury when […]

Ty Montgomery Nursing Injury At Camp

New England Patriots running back Ty Montgomery (undisclosed) had four catches in the team's first training camp practice this week, but he suffered an undisclosed lower-body injury during practice on Thursday and left early. The 30-year-old veteran's injury should be monitored closely, and we'll pass along any new information once it comes out. He played […]

Matthew Stafford Has Full Workload

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is throwing what appears to be a full workload at training camp, which is something he was unable to do before the last two seasons due to various injuries. "I feel a lot better physically," Stafford said, "I feel really healthy compared to where I was at this point […]

Marlins Looking At Tim Anderson

The Miami Marlins are looking at Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson as they look to upgrade their offense in order to keep up in the ultra-competitive National League East. Anderson has finally gotten hot in the second half, but he still ranks last in OPS among all qualified hitters in 2023. However, his approach […]

Starling Marte Still Dealing With Migraines

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (head) is "somewhat" still dealing with migraine issues, according to manager Buck Showalter, including suffering from additional ones on a "lesser scale" this week. It's likely that Marte will seek a second opinion after the imminent birth of his child. It was originally believed that the 34-year-old could return […]

Tommy Pham On The Bench Thursday

New York Mets outfielder Tommy Pham will take the day off on Thursday against the visiting Washington Nationals. In his place, Mark Canha will make the start in left field and hit seventh in the batting order against Nationals right-hander Josiah Gray. Pham has dealt with a nagging groin injury so far in the second […]

Riley Greene Sitting Out Game 2 Of Doubleheader

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene is out of the starting lineup for Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the visiting Los Angeles Angels. Greene will sit out the second game on Thursday after going hitless in four at-bats in Game 1 with two strikeouts in the team's 6-0 loss. In his place, Matt Vierling will […]

Dodgers Interested In Lance Lynn?

On Wednesday, a report surfaced that the Tampa Bay Rays might be on the verge of acquiring right-hander Lance Lynn from the Chicago White Sox. Lynn has a limited no-trade clause that includes the Rays, but he was said to be willing to waive it to play in Tampa. Reports surfaced later Wednesday that the […]