Ryan Helsley, Lars Nootbaar Likely To Return Friday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley (forearm) and outfielder Lars Nootbaar (groin) are expected to be activated from the injured list by Friday when major-league rosters expand, according to manager Oliver Marmol. Helsley, who hasn't pitched in the majors since June 7, is scheduled to throw a bullpen session at Busch Stadium on Wednesday. Don't […]

Marcus Stroman Plays Long Toss

Chicago Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman (hip, ribs) did some long toss on Wednesday after being cleared for light activities earlier this week. It's the first time that he's done any throwing since he was diagnosed with a right rib-cage cartilage fracture two weeks ago. It's nice to see the 32-year-old veteran making some progress, but […]

Kyle Wright To Make A Rehab Start Wednesday

Atlanta Braves right-hander Kyle Wright's (shoulder) minor-league rehab assignment has been moved from High-A Rome to Triple-A Gwinnett, and he will make a start for Gwinnett on Wednesday. In his first rehab start for Rome last Thursday, Wright looked good and tossed three scoreless frames while striking out four. It was the 27-year-old's first outing […]

Ranger Suarez To Start On Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez (hamstring) is officially lined up to return from the 15-day injured list and start on Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Phillies didn't send Suarez on a minor-league rehab assignment, so the 28-year-old southpaw could be a bit limited with his pitch count in his return this weekend and therefore […]

Carlos Santana Returns Against Cubs

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Carlos Santana (ankle) is back in the lineup on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs and right-hander Kyle Hendricks, playing first base and batting third in the order. Santana will return to the field after missing the last two games with a sprained right ankle, but the injury was never considered too […]

O's Giving Adley Rutschman A Day Off

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman is getting a breather on Wednesday against the visiting Chicago White Sox. James McCann will do the catching instead and will hit eighth in the batting order against White Sox right-hander Dylan Cease. This will be only Rutschman's third game off in the second half of the season. The 25-year-old […]

Mickey Moniak Out With Back Injury

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mickey Moniak (back) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Luis Rengifo is trying his hand at center field and will bat second, while Brandy Drury starts at the keystone and hits cleanup for the Angels against Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez. Moniak left Tuesday's game prematurely […]

Bears Sign Trent Taylor

The Chicago Bears are signing wide receiver/punt returner Trent Taylor, who was cut by the Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday, to their 53-man roster on Wednesday, according to a source. The Bears also claimed defensive end Khalid Kareem off waivers from the Indianapolis Colts and defensive back Quindell Johnson from the Los Angeles Rams and cut […]

Packers Were In Talks For Jonathan Taylor

In addition to the Miami Dolphins, the Green Bay Packers were in talks with the Indianapolis Colts and had legitimate interest in trading for running back Jonathan Taylor, according to sources. The Colts didn't get what they deemed an acceptable offer for Taylor and kept him on their roster on the Physically Unable to Perform […]

Zack Moss Likely The Starter If Healthy

With Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) set to miss the first four games of the 2023 regular season while on the Physically Unable to Perform list, Zack Moss (arm) is the likely starter when he returns from a broken right arm he suffered early in training camp. His recovery is lined up almost […]

Evan Hull To Be Part Of Early Running Back Mix

The Indianapolis Colts don't really have any notable options behind running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle), who will miss the first four regular season games while on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Zack Moss (arm) is the likely starter in Taylor's absence, but he might not be ready for Week 1 due to a broken […]

Randall Cobb Likely To Start In Week 1

When the New York Jets signed wide receiver Randall Cobb this offseason, it felt like he would serve as more of a veteran mentor than have a prominent offensive role. However, by the end of training camp, it was clear that not only will he play a role, but he'll likely start in Week 1 […]

Deuce Vaughn Makes Cowboys 53-Man Roster

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Deuce Vaughn was included on the team's 53-man roster entering the 2023 regular season. The Cowboys cut Malik Davis to trim the roster down on Tuesday, leaving Vaughn and Rico Dowdle to battle for backup duties to open the season behind Tony Pollard. Ronald Jones will miss the first two […]

Bengals Remain Tight-Lipped About Joe Burrow's Status

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said a snag in contract negotiations with quarterback Joe Burrow (calf) is not why he isn't practicing. Burrow hasn't been at practice since straining his right calf on the second day of preseason workouts on July 27. "I think he has a very healthy body," Taylor said. "And I'm […]

Jimmy Graham Makes Saints 53-Man Roster

New Orleans Saints veteran tight end Jimmy Graham made the team's final 53-man roster heading into the 2023 regular season. The five-time Pro Bowl looked washed up in his last NFL season in 2021 with the Chicago Bears, when he had a career-low 14 receptions for 167 yards and three touchdowns on 23 targets in […]

Deon Jackson An Option To Start Early On For Colts

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) wasn't traded and will miss at least the first four games of the season while on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Zack Moss (arm) is the likely starter with Taylor sidelined, but he's not a lock to be ready for Week 1 due to a broken right […]

Jaylen Waddle Expects To Play In Week 1

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (abdomen) said he's "feeling good" and expects to play in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Waddle suffered an abdomen injury around three weeks ago and was limited in Tuesday's practice, so as long as he doesn't suffer any sort of setback, he should be good to go […]

Malcolm Butler To Try Out For Falcons

Former Pro Bowl cornerback Malcolm Butler flew to Atlanta on Tuesday and will try out for the Falcons on Wednesday, according to a source. Butler hasn't played in a regular season game since 2020 but has worked out and signed contracts with teams over the last two years. The 33-year-old defensive back last made 16 […]

Saints Release Bradley Roby

The New Orleans Saints released cornerback Bradley Roby on roster cutdown day on Tuesday. Roby apparently lost out to Alontae Taylor in the competition for the slot role in New Orleans' secondary and will now be looking for work elsewhere with the 2023 regular season starting next Thursday night. In his last two seasons with […]

Emmanuel Moseley To Open Season On Active Roster

The Detroit Lions moved cornerback Emmanuel Moseley (knee) off the Physically Unable to Perform list on Tuesday, so he will open the 2023 regular season on the active roster and will be eligible to play in Week 1 against the Kansas City Chiefs, according to a source. It's good news for the 27-year-old defensive back, […]

Bears Cut Stephen Carlson

The Chicago Bears cut tight end Stephen Carlson on Tuesday to trim their roster down to 53 players, according to a source. Carlson will likely be back on the practice squad if he clears waivers. Chicago will open the 2023 regular season with Cole Kmet atop the tight end depth chart, followed by Robert Tonyan […]

Browns Cut Kellen Mond Tuesday

The Cleveland Browns cut quarterback Kellen Mond on roster cutdown day on Tuesday. The Browns will go with starter Deshaun Watson and rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson as his backup to begin the 2023 regular season. The Browns pulled Mond off waivers earlier this week when they traded Joshua Dobbs to the Arizona Cardinals, but he'll go […]

Browns Cut Demetric Felton Jr.

The Cleveland Browns cut running back/wide receiver Demetric Felton Jr. on Tuesday in order to get their roster down to the required 53 players. Entering the 2023 regular season, the Browns are going with a running back depth chart that includes bell-cow back Nick Chubb, Jerome Ford and the recently acquired Pierre Strong Jr. Felton, […]

Brandon Belt Unavailable Due To Back Spasms

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that first baseman/designated hitter Brandon Belt (back) "wasn't available" for Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals after dealing with lower-back spasms. Belt wasn't going to start against a left-handed pitcher on Tuesday anyway, but he wasn't available at all off the bench either due to the injury. There's […]

Ty France Injured Tuesday Night

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France (wrist) left Tuesday night's game against the Oakland Athletics early with a left-wrist contusion. The injury occurred when France was hit in the wrist on a pickoff attempt in the second inning, so his removal from the game was most likely precautionary. Before departing prematurely, France went hitless in […]

Jorge Soler Leaves Early With Hip Tightness

Miami Marlins outfielder Jorge Soler (hip) left Tuesday's contest against the Tampa Bay Rays early with right-hip tightness, according to the team. The injury occurred when Soler swung and missed at a pitch in the seventh inning. Until we know more on the severity of his hip injury, fantasy managers should consider the 31-year-old right-handed […]

Julio Rodriguez Dealing With Foot Soreness

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (foot) was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Oakland Athletics due to left-foot soreness. Until we know more about the severity of Rodriguez's foot injury, fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day and check back to see if he's in Wednesday's lineup. The 22-year-old has been as hot as they come […]

Jaguars Waive Snoop Conner Tuesday

The Jacksonville Jaguars waived last year's fifth-round pick, running back Snoop Conner, on Tuesday in order to trim their roster down to 53 players. Jacksonville will open up the 2023 regular season with Travis Etienne Jr. atop their RB depth chart, followed by impressive rookie Tank Bigsby, JaMycal Hasty and D'Ernest Johnson. In his first […]

Raiders Release Damien Williams

The Las Vegas Raiders released running back Damien Williams on Tuesday now that Josh Jacobs is back with the team and signed for 2023, according to a source. Behind last year's rushing leader in Jacobs, the Raiders are going to enter Week 1 against the division-rival Denver Broncos with Zamir White, Ameer Abdullah and Brandon […]

Blake Grupe Wins Kicking Job In New Orleans

The New Orleans Saints traded kicker Wil Lutz to the Denver Broncos on roster cutdown day on Tuesday, confirming that undrafted rookie Blake Grupe has won the kicking job entering the 2023 regular season. Although Lutz had been the team's kicker since 2016, he missed all of the 2021 campaign due to injury and wasn't […]