Treylon Burks Returns To Practice

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks was back at practice on Thursday after missing Wednesday's session due to a personal matter. Burks will be ready to suit up for a Week 2 meeting with the visiting Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. And with DeAndre Hopkins (ankle) now looking questionable to play, there's a chance that […]

Raheem Mostert Returns To Practice

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (knee) was back at practice on Thursday after being held out for rest and maintenance purposes on Wednesday. Mostert's knee is something to watch given his extensive injury history, but for now it looks he shouldn't have a problem playing in Week 2 against the New England Patriots on […]

Darren Waller Doesn't Expect To Be Limited

New York Giants tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) doesn't expect to be limited by his hamstring injury in Week 2 against the Arizona Cardinals. "Nah, I'm playing," Waller said. Waller also said his hamstring injury shouldn't be a concern moving forward after he didn't take part in practice on Wednesday. His hamstring injury in 2022 […]

DeAndre Hopkins Misses Another Practice Thursday

Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (ankle) missed the open part of practice on Thursday for the second straight day. It was believed that Hopkins might have been receiving a rest and maintenance day on Wednesday, but two straight missed practices to open the week have him potentially being questionable for a Week 2 meeting […]

Christian Watson Still Not Practicing Thursday

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (hamstring) missed yet another practice on Thursday after being with the team for the stretching period. Watson was inactive for the Week 1 victory over the Chicago Bears and has yet to practice this week. The 24-year-old still has a chance to practice on Friday, but at this […]

Aaron Jones Misses Another Practice

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (hamstring) missed a second straight practice on Thursday and stayed inside after the stretching period when the team went outside to work. Jones tweaked his hamstring at the end of a long touchdown catch and run in the Week 1 win over the Chicago Bears and didn't return […]

Calvin Austin III Expected To See More Playing Time

With Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (hamstring) potentially out up to a month due to hamstring injury he suffered in the Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, second-year wideout Calvin Austin III is expected to see more playing time after spending his entire rookie season on Injured Reserve with a foot injury. […]

Travis Kelce's Week 2 Status Up In The Air

Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy said that tight end Travis Kelce (knee) looked good during a limited practice on Wednesday, but head coach Andy Reid and general manager Brett Veach will make the final call on whether Kelce plays in Week 2 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Nagy said the team has prepared game […]

Brandin Cooks Dealing With Sprained MCL

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks (knee) is dealing with a sprained MCL in his knee, according to a source. Cooks didn't practice for the second straight day on Thursday and instead is working with the rehab group, according to head coach Mike McCarthy. McCarthy said the Cooks was improving and has a chance to […]

Michael King Built Up For 85-90 Pitches For Thursday's Outing

New York Yankees right-hander Michael King is built up to go around 85 to 90 pitches in his start on Thursday against the division-rival Boston Red Sox, according to pitching coach Matt Blake. King's last four appearances have been starts and he went 79 pitches in his last outing while striking out nine in five […]

Elly De La Cruz Hitting Eighth Against Tigers

Cincinnati Reds rookie infielder Elly De La Cruz is starting at shortstop and is hitting eighth in the batting order on Thursday against the Detroit Tigers and right-hander Reese Olson. De La Cruz has burst onto the major-league scene this year and helped the Reds surprisingly compete for a wild-card spot, but he's gone just […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand Starting On The Bench

Cincinnati Reds rookie third baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand will start Thursday's game against the Detroit Tigers on the bench for the third time in the last four games. Spencer Steer is starting at third base and batting third, while Jake Fraley is the designated hitter and batting leadoff against Tigers right-hander Reese Olson. Now that Fraley […]

Christian Yelich Still On The Bench

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) remains sidelined on Thursday against the visiting Miami Marlins. Tyrone Taylor is making another start in left field and is batting eighth in the order against Marlins right-hander Eury Perez. Yelich is apparently improving and did some baseball activities this week, but he hasn't played since last Friday due […]

Mark Canha Remains Out Against Marlins

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Mark Canha (wrist) remains out of action on Thursday with the team taking on the visiting Miami Marlins. Canha received a cortisone injection in his sore left wrist on Wednesday and will continue to be held out until he feels better. He should be considered day-to-day for now, and the hope is […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Not In Thursday's Lineup

Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (knee) is out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Dane Myers will draw the start in center field and bat in the eight-hole against Brewers right-hander Adrian Houser. Chisholm injured his right knee while grounding into a double play in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Milwaukee […]

Alek Manoah Not Ready To Compete

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah, an All-Star a year ago, has been shut down for the rest of the season after struggling and being sent to the minor leagues two separate times. "At the current time he feels like he's not ready to compete so we're going to respect that and kind of move […]

Jasson Dominguez To Have Tommy John Surgery

New York Yankees outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez (elbow) will have Tommy John surgery on his right elbow to fix a torn UCL and is expected to be out for nine to 10 months, according to manager Aaron Boone. Dominguez, the club's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, recently made his major-league debut and went 8-for-31 […]

Diontae Johnson Says He's Day-To-Day

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (hamstring) said there's no firm timeline for his return after injuring his hamstring in the Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, and he's calling himself "day-to-day." He said he's doing better after not really being able to walk the first couple days after the injury. A day-to-day […]

Aaron Rodgers Hints At Coming Back

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) wrote in a post on social media that he is "completely heartbroken and moving through all of the emotions" after tearing his left Achilles in the Week 1 win over the Buffalo Bills on Monday night. "The night is darkest before the dawn. And I shall rise yet […]

Rams Signing Brett Rypien To The Active Roster

The Los Angeles Rams are signing quarterback Brett Rypien to the active 53-man roster from the practice squad on Thursday, according to a source. Rypien's signing comes a day after the Rams placed rookie quarterback Stetson Bennett on the Non-Football Injury list for undisclosed reasons. With Bennett out for a bit, Rypien, 27, will serve […]

De'Von Achane Looks To Be Past Shoulder Injury

Miami Dolphins rookie running back De'Von Achane (shoulder) put in a full practice on Wednesday. Achane was held out of the Week 1 season-opening victory over the Los Angeles Chargers as a precaution, but it would be a surprise if he doesn't make his NFL debut in Week 2 this Sunday night against the division-rival […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Falling Down The Depth Chart?

The New England Patriots signed wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster to be their best receiver in the offseason, but the Week 1 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles told us he's their fourth, and maybe fifth, best receiver. The Patriots benched Smith-Schuster for their final drive and opted for Kendrick Bourne, Kayshon Boutte and Demario Douglas. "We […]

Tejay Antone Suffering From Elbow Discomfort

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Tejay Antone (elbow) left his outing on Wednesday night against the Detroit Tigers with right-elbow discomfort. Before leaving, Antone allowed a walk and struck out one in two-thirds of an inning to pick up his first hold of the season. That's where the good news ends. The 29-year-old recently made his […]

Brett Baty Leaves Early With Groin Soreness

New York Mets rookie third baseman Brett Baty (groin) left Wednesday's game early against the Arizona Diamondbacks with left-groin soreness, according to the team. Baty didn't record a hit in his previous five games, but he managed to go 2-for-3 with two runs scored and a walk on Wednesday before being pulled due to his […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Dealing With Knee Discomfort

Updating a previous report, Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (knee) left Wednesday's game early against the Milwaukee Brewers with right-knee discomfort, according to the team. Garrett Hampson moved from shortstop to center field to replace Chisholm in the eventual 2-0 win. Before leaving prematurely, Chisholm was hitless in his two at-bats to drop his […]

Ryan Mountcastle Going For Imaging Thursday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (shoulder) said his left shoulder is feeling "not great" after leaving the game on Wednesday early against the St. Louis Cardinals, and there is some concern about his injury. He's hopeful that it will feel better on Thursday, but he'll undergo imaging tests to make sure after feeling a […]

Orioles To Call Up Heston Kjerstad

Baltimore Orioles first base prospect Heston Kjerstad is being recalled from the minor leagues, according to two sources with knowledge of the situation. Ryan Mountcastle (shoulder) suffered a minor injury in Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals and is being considered day-to-day, but Kjerstad will over the Orioles some extra depth at the position […]

Seahawks To Be Short-Handed On Offensive Line

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that offensive tackles Charles Cross (toe) and Abe Lucas (knee) are "hurting" and that it will be hard for them to play in Week 2 against the Detroit Lions. Carroll also said it's probably unrealistic for newly signed Jason Peters to be ready to play by this Sunday. […]

Jamal Adams Back At Practice Wednesday

Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams (knee) returned to practice on Wednesday and was listed as a limited participant. It's a milestone day for Adams, who hadn't practiced or played since tearing his quadriceps tendon in Week 1 of the 2022 campaign. The Seahawks will no doubt take it slow with the 27-year-old star safety and […]

Joey Bosa Already On The Injury Report

Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Joey Bosa (hamstring) is already on the Week 2 injury report and was listed as a non-participant in practice on Wednesday. Bosa is dealing with some hamstring soreness after the team's Week 1 loss to the Miami Dolphins. It doesn't sound like anything serious, but with a player with such […]