Broncos Restructure Mike Purcell's Contract

The Denver Broncos restructured defensive tackle Mike Purcell's contract on Thursday and moved $1.25 million to playing-time incentives. Purcell was scheduled to make $3.5 million in salary and per-game roster bonuses this year, but that number will now be at $2.25 million, with the other $1.25 million tied to performance bonuses, starting at 25 percent […]

Browns Waive Kellen Mond

The Cleveland Browns waived quarterback Kellen Mond on Thursday. Mond had a solid performance in the Hall of Fame game back in early August to kick off preseason action, but apparently it wasn't enough to earn him a roster spot in Cleveland as QB depth behind Deshaun Watson and Joshua Dobbs. Rookie QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson […]

Josh Allen Will Play In Final Preseason Game

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that quarterback Josh Allen and the starters will play in the preseason finale on Saturday against the Chicago Bears. Allen worked three series in the second preseason game last Saturday against the Pittsburgh Steelers and went 7-for-10 for 64 yards without a touchdown or interception. Nothing really stood […]

Allen Lazard Dealing With AC Joint Injury

New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard (shoulder) is dealing with an AC joint injury. He will be able to play in Week 1 but won't practice on Thursday, and his status for the preseason finale on Saturday against the New York Giants is unclear, according to head coach Robert Saleh. The 27-year-old will most […]

Giants Acquire Isaiah Simmons From Cardinals

The New York Giants acquired safety Isaiah Simmons from the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday in exchange for a seventh-round pick in the 2024 draft, according to a source. The Cardinals took Simmons eighth overall in the 2020 draft out of Clemson, and he recorded 258 tackles (181 solo), 7.5 sacks, 13 tackles for loss, 11 […]

Anthony Richardson To Start In Preseason Finale

Unlike last week, the Indianapolis Colts will play first-round quarterback Anthony Richardson in the preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night. The Colts feel that the fourth overall pick in this year's draft could use some more repetitions this week after just eight total pass attempts in 11-on-11 drills this week. Richardson could […]

Tua Tagovailoa To Play In Preseason Finale

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters on Thursday that the plan is to play quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and the starters "more than a series but less than a half" in the preseason finale against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday. Tagovailoa went 5-for-7 for 61 yards, no touchdowns and an interception in his preseason […]

Mike Trout Going Back On Injured List

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) is going back on the 10-day injured list and won't do any baseball activities for 10 days. General manager Perry Minasian is hoping that Trout will be able to return before the end of the season. Coupled with the news that two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow) will miss […]

Shohei Ohtani Has Torn UCL, Won't Pitch Again This Year

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow) has been diagnosed with a torn UCL in his right elbow and won't pitch again this season. Ohtani was removed from his start early in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday due to arm fatigue, but this is much worse news. The […]

Cooper Kupp Practices Again Wednesday

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (hamstring) had a great day overall in a joint training camp practice with the Denver Broncos on Wednesday. Kupp is still one of the very best in the league and lined up everywhere and caught a bunch of passes. As expected, Kupp returned to practice this week for […]

Kenley Jansen Leaves Early With Hamstring Tightness

Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen (hamstring) left his appearance early on Wednesday against the Houston Astros due to right-hamstring tightness. Jansen was removed in the ninth inning after recording one out and was replaced by Nick Pivetta, who finished off the inning and eventually earned the win. Josh Winckowski came on and worked an […]

Tyquan Thornton Misses Practice Wednesday

New England Patriots wide receiver Tyquan Thornton missed training camp practice on Wednesday with an undisclosed issue. It's unknown what Thornton is dealing with or how serious it is, but it's a pretty good bet he won't suit up for Friday's preseason finale against the Tennessee Titans. The 23-year-old second-rounder last year continues to compete […]

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. […]