Keep Expectations In Check For Anthony Richardson

ESPN's Dan Graziano writes that we shouldn't be surprised if Indianapolis Colts first-round rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson leads the league in interceptions in 2023. Richardson has off-the-charts talent and has a chance to be a superstar eventually, but he started only 13 games in college and will be developing while playing in real NFL games. […]

Tre'Quan Smith Undergoes Surgery, To Miss Season Opener

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (groin) underwent surgery in August and is expected to miss the Week 1 regular season opener against the Tennessee Titans. Smith also missed most of training camp and all three preseason games due to the injury, so there's easily a chance that he misses more than one regular […]

Jaylen Warren Lurking In Pittsburgh

ESPN's Dan Graziano says not to be surprised if Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren is the team's lead RB by the end of the 2023 season. Najee Harris was the team's first-round selection in 2021 and has been very productive and reliable in his first two seasons. However, Warren's performance in practice and games […]

Myles Garrett On Another Level Entering 2023 Season

ESPN's Dan Graziano is predicting that Cleveland Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett will win Defensive Player of the Year in 2023. Sources from Browns training camp have said that Garrett is on another level this summer. The 27-year-old pass-rusher has been demoralizing Cleveland's offensive line in practices. Jim Schwartz is the team's new defensive coordinator […]

Chase Brown Could Have Big Role Early On

Cincinnati Bengals rookie running back Chase Brown could leapfrog Chris Evans and Trayveon Williams for the No. 2 RB spot behind Joe Mixon eventually in 2023, according to ESPN's Dan Graziano. The fifth-rounder from Illinois has impressed throughout training camp and the preseason, particularly with his pass-catching. It's not out of the question that Mixon […]

Zay Flowers Could Be Special In His Rookie Season

ESPN's Dan Graziano writes that we shouldn't be surprised if Baltimore Ravens rookie first-round wide receiver Zay Flowers wins Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2023. Flower's ability to create separation has stood out in training camp, and other than tight end Mark Andrews, nobody in the team's receiving corps has a ton of experience […]

Dalvin Cook To Be Jets' Leading Rusher?

ESPN's Dan Graziano thinks that New York Jets running back Dalvin Cook could be the team's leading rusher in the first half of the season. The Jets still have big plans for Breece Hall (knee), and the expectation is that Hall will be the backfield leader by the end of 2023. However, he's also being […]

DeVante Parker Could Surprise This Year

ESPN's Dan Graziano says not to be surprised if New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker has a big year in 2023. The former first-rounder by the Miami Dolphins in 2015 had an outstanding training camp as the team's top receiver and could put up some big numbers in offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien's scheme. In […]

James Cook Could Become A Star In 2023

ESPN's Dan Graziano writes that Buffalo Bills running back James Cook could become a star in his sophomore season in the Bills' offense. Buffalo was 20th in rushing attempts with 430 last year, but they were second in yards per rush (5.2). The team's RBs were tied for first in yards per rush at 4.9, […]

Pedro Grifol To Stick Around For 2024 Season

New Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz said on Thursday that manager Pedro Grifol will be the team's manager in 2024. Getz also said during a press conference that "nobody is untouchable" on the team's 40-man roster. Grifol is in his first year as the skipper in 2023. There have been reports of poor […]

George Kirby To Start On Sunday

Seattle Mariners right-hander George Kirby (illness) will make his next start on Sunday in New York against the Mets. Kirby was scratched from his start on Tuesday against the Oakland Athletics due to an illness, but he's apparently feeling better now and will close out the weekend series against the Mets. Right-handers Logan Gilbert and […]

Brewers Sign Josh Donaldson To Minor-League Deal

The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Thursday that they signed free-agent third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) to a minor-league deal. He will report to Triple-A Nashville. The New York Yankees recently released Donaldson, who has been out with a right-calf strain since the middle of July. On top of injuries, the 37-year-old former MVP has looked […]

Dodgers Send Ryan Pepiot Down

The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned right-hander Ryan Pepiot to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday and activated right-hander Shelby Miller (neck) from the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. Pepiot picked up his first win of the season in his first start of the year on Wednesday, when he tossed five scoreless innings with only […]

Walker Buehler To Begin Rehab Assignment Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that right-hander Walker Buehler (elbow) will start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday and is scheduled to throw one or two innings. Buehler will need at least three rehab outings before the team evaluates him again. If all goes well in the minors, the […]

Yu Darvish Dealing With Bone Spur

San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish (elbow) has a bone spur in his right elbow and received a cortisone shot, according to manager Bob Melvin. Darvish will be shut down temporarily. There's still a chance he'll pitch again this season, but it's likely contingent on something changing in a big way in the National League […]

Dolphins, Packers Were Willing To Pay Jonathan Taylor Handsomely

The Miami Dolphins and Green Bay Packers were both willing to give Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) a contract that placed him among the highest-paid RBs in the league entering the 2023 regular season, according to a source. The Colts hung onto Taylor and placed him on the Physically Unable to Perform list […]

Lions Place Julian Okwara On Injured Reserve

The Detroit Lions placed defensive end Julian Okwara (undisclosed) on Injured Reserve on Thursday. Okwara will now have to miss the first four games of the 2023 regular season. The 25-year-old finished last year on IR as well after injuring his elbow on Thanksgiving, but it's unknown if this injury is related. The third-round pick […]

Appeal Date Set For Jamin Davis

Washington Commanders linebacker Jamin Davis' reckless-driving case was moved to a jury trial on March 4 of next year. It means that Davis will not be suspended before the 2024 NFL season. The 24-year-old former first-round selection in 2021 out of Kentucky has underwhelmed so far in his first two NFL seasons, compiling 180 tackles […]

Chase Young Not Cleared For Contact

Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young (neck) still hasn't been cleared for contact after suffering a stinger in the preseason opener and is expected to meet with a doctor this week, according to multiple people briefed on the matter. Young is progressing nicely, but it's unknown if the 2020 Defensive Rookie of the Year will […]

Cooper Kupp Day-To-Day After Suffering Setback

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (hamstring) suffered a "setback" with his hamstring injury and will be day-to-day, according to head coach Sean McVay. Kupp said just last week that he was on track to be ready for Week 1 of the regular season against the Seattle Seahawks, but that may change now. The […]

Patriots Claim Matt Corral Off Waivers From Panthers

The New England Patriots claimed former Carolina Panthers quarterback Matt Corral off waivers on Thursday, according to a source. The Panthers waived the former third-round pick in 2022 after he missed his entire rookie season due to a left foot injury he suffered last preseason. Corral figures to open the 2023 regular season as Mac […]

Zack Moss Still Not Practicing

Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss (arm) still isn't practicing, but he also doesn't have a brace/cast on his right arm and was seen throwing and catching with his injured right arm on Thursday. Jonathan Taylor (ankle) is starting the year on the Physically Unable to Perform list and will miss the first four games. […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. Dealing With Multiple Injuries

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said he wouldn't be surprised if running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (abdomen, finger) returned this year. "Was midsection injury compounded by some finger issues. We made the assessment he couldn't protect himself and couldn't be himself the way we know him to be. I wouldn't be surprised if he […]

Chris Getz Named New White Sox GM

The Chicago White Sox officially named Chris Getz their new general manager on Thursday. The former infielder was promoted to senior vice president/general manager after turning 40 on Wednesday. He had been the team's director of player development and an assistant general manager since 2017. Getz will take over after former executive vice president Kenny […]

Jorge Soler Scratched From Thursday's Lineup

Miami Marlins outfielder Jorge Soler (hip) has been scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Washington Nationals with right-hip tightness that is still bothering him. Josh Bell will now serve as the designated hitter for the Fish and hit second against Nationals right-hander Joan Adon. Soler will miss his third straight game due to hip tightness, […]

Wilyer Abreu Activated From Paternity List

The Boston Red Sox activated rookie outfielder Wilyer Abreu from the paternity list on Thursday and optioned shortstop David Hamilton to Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. For now, both Abreu and prospect Ceddanne Rafaela will remain in Boston with rosters set to expand on Friday. The 24-year-old Abreu has been away from the team […]

Brett Baty To Rejoin Mets Friday

New York Mets rookie third baseman Brett Baty will rejoin the team when rosters expand on Friday, according to sources. Baty will be recalled from Triple-A Syracuse after struggling to the tune of a .216/.289/.331 slash line with seven home runs, 11 doubles, 27 RBI, 86 strikeouts and 33 runs scored in 86 games (311 […]

Nick Lodolo Won't Return This Year

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (leg) will not make it back this year after suffering a setback with his left-tibia stress reaction. Lodolo had a setback with his left leg during a minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Louisville last week, which sealed his fate. He'll finish his second major-league season with a 2-1 record, 6.29 […]

Jorge Soler Returns To Thursday's Lineup

Miami Marlins outfielder Jorge Soler (hip) is back in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Washington Nationals and right-hander Joan Adon, serving as the designated hitter and batting second for the Fish. Soler was removed from the game early several days ago due to hip tightness after a swing and miss, but he's back […]

Nationals Put MacKenzie Gore On Bereavement List

The Washington Nationals placed left-hander MacKenzie Gore on the bereavement list on Thursday and recalled pitcher Joe La Sorsa from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move. Gore will be away from the Nationals for at least their next three games heading into the weekend. In his first year in D.C. and just his second in […]