49ers Offense Could Be More Aggressive

The San Francisco 49ers relied heavily on their defense in recent years, but this year could be the time that the offense takes a significant step forward to become the strength of the team. San Fran has versatile star running back Christian McCaffrey for a full year while teaming up with tight end George Kittle […]

Clayton Tune Could Temporarily Serve As The Starter

If the Arizona Cardinals take their time and slow play quarterbacks Kyler Murray (knee) and Colt McCoy (elbow), as expected, rookie fifth-rounder Clayton Tune could have an opportunity to start early in the 2023 season. "He's a better athlete than Brock Purdy," former NFL QB Chris Simms said. Tune is not only behind Murray and […]

Josh Ross Facing Uphill Battle To Make The Team

Baltimore Ravens second-year inside linebacker Josh Ross didn't stand out at last week's mandatory minicamp, and he'll be facing an uphill battle to make the team in 2023 after having a nice training camp last year as an undrafted free agent. Roquan Smith and Patrick Queen are the starters at linebacker, while Malik Harrison and […]

James Proche II Might Be On The Roster Bubble

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver James Proche II could be on the roster bubble at training camp this summer with the team seemingly having five receiver spots accounted for with Rashod Bateman, Odell Beckham Jr., rookie Zay Flowers, Nelson Agholor and Devin Duvernay. Proche made plenty of catches during last week's mandatory minicamp, but consistency and […]

Tyler Huntley Has Left The Door Open For Josh Johnson

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley remains the favorite to win the backup job behind Lamar Jackson this summer, but he has left the door open for veteran Josh Johnson. Huntley struggled with consistency and turned the ball over too often during organized team activities and last week's mandatory minicamp. The Ravens wanted to upgrade at […]

Ben Cleveland Being Moved Around

Baltimore Ravens offensive guard Ben Cleveland has been the presumed favorite to start at left guard in 2023 to replace Ben Powers. But over the final few weeks of offseason workouts, John Simpson, Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu, and Daniel Faalele have gotten opportunities to state their case, while Cleveland has been moved around the offensive line. The […]

Jalyn Armour-Davis, Damarion Williams Have Been Injured

Baltimore Ravens second-year cornerbacks Jalyn Armour-Davis (hip) and Damarion Williams (hamstring) have been unable to fully practice this offseason at a time when the Ravens are trying to figure out what they have at the position. Armour-Davis missed most of his rookie season with a hip injury. He hasn't been fully cleared to take part […]

Ar'Darius Washington's Stock Is Up

Baltimore Ravens defensive back Ar'Darius Washington got a long look during offseason practices with several of the young defensive backs dealing with injuries, and the coaching staff has to be pleased with what they saw. Washington went undrafted due to concerns about his size (5-foot-8, 176 pounds), but he seemingly has a knack for being […]

David Ojabo Looks Like A Different Player

Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker David Ojabo (Achilles) played just 21 defensive snaps in his rookie season in 2022 after missing most of the year rehabbing a torn Achilles. But the former second-round pick didn't look like a rookie during organized team activities and minicamp this offseason, practicing with plenty of energy and effort. He showed […]

Ben Mason Will Continue To Get Opportunities

Baltimore Ravens fullback Ben Mason was cut as a rookie fifth-round pick in 2021, but he's back more than two years since he was drafted and is still looking to make his NFL debut. Mason has been persistent and has worked very hard, and he's also stronger and more athletic than he was as a […]

Justice Hill Has Become Favorite Of Coaching Staff

Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill got a ton of work during various offseason practices with J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards only taking part in individual drills, and the 2019 fourth-rounder has become a favorite of the coaching staff because of his work ethic, selflessness and versatility. Hill displayed all of those qualities this offseason, […]

Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu In Mix For Starting Guard Spot

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said rookie offensive lineman Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu is in the mix for the starting left-guard spot after the final day of mandatory minicamp last week. The sixth-rounder spent the week getting first-team repetitions, and he'll bring a physical and no-nonsense style that appeals to the coaching staff. For a 6-foot-6, […]

Browns Could Add Another Running Back

The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Mary Kay Cabot believes that the Cleveland Browns will add another running back before the regular season, but it probably won't be a big-name back such as free agents Dalvin Cook or Ezekiel Elliott, and they aren't going to re-sign Kareem Hunt. If they do add another back, it will most […]

Matthew Stafford Expects Bounce-Back Year From Van Jefferson

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson was second on the team with 802 receiving yards and six touchdowns in the team's Super Bowl-winning season in 2021, but he was limited to just 11 games due to injury and caught 24 passes for 369 yards and three TDs in 2022. Quarterback Matthew Stafford thinks Jefferson […]

Damontae Kazee Could Be Platoon Player

The Athletic's Mark Kaboly viewed Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee as the starting safety alongside Minkah Fitzpatrick a month ago. However, he's now wondering if Kazee will be a platoon player with Keanu Neal based on scheme and opponent. The Steelers got a look at Neal in various positions this spring, and he looked good […]

Diontae Johnson Spends Time Away From Team

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson looked sharp during the team's mandatory minicamp last week, but his choice to work out in Florida with his trainer for most of the offseason workouts might not have been the best idea, according to The Athletic's Mark Kaboly. Kaboly thinks Johnson should have been with the team more […]

Broderick Jones May Not Play Immediately

The Pittsburgh Steelers seem content with first-round offensive tackle Broderick Jones sitting and learning for a while. How long Jones sits in his rookie season will depend entirely on him. "If you draft a guy in the first round, you're not drafting a guy to sit him," offensive line coach Pat Meyer said. "It's the […]

Jaylen Warren Looks Impressive This Offseason

The Athletic's Mark Kaboly writes that Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren is a beast and appears to be bigger this offseason, although he says he's not. Warren has been impressive during offseason workouts with the way he attacks the hole during drills at practice. Kaboly doesn't think there is any way offensive coordinator Matt […]

Josh Rojas Sent To Triple-A

The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned infielder Josh Rojas to Triple-A Reno after Sunday's game. In a corresponding move, the D-backs recalled outfielder Alek Thomas from Reno. Rojas had fallen out of favor in Arizona's lineup of late and will now head to the farm to work on his offense. The 28-year-old left-handed-hitting infielder was sporting a […]

Joey Votto Activated And Starting Monday

The Cincinnati Reds activated first baseman Joey Votto (biceps, shoulder) from the 60-day injured list on Monday, and he will be making his season debut against the Colorado Rockies and left-hander Austin Gomber. "I feel much more like myself," Votto said. In 22 total minor-league rehab games with Triple-A Louisville, the 39-year-old left-handed slugger hit […]

Tanner Banks To Serve As Opener Against Rangers

Chicago White Sox left-hander Tanner Banks will serve as the opener for the team on Monday against the Texas Rangers. Banks could go two to three innings as the starter on Monday, but fantasy managers should still be looking to avoid him. The 31-year-old southpaw has a tough matchup and will not be around for […]

Javier Baez Sitting Out Monday

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez is not in the team's starting lineup on Monday against the visiting Kansas City Royals. It's just a normal day of rest to begin the week for Baez, who went 5-for-15 with a home run, two triples, six RBI, a stolen base and four runs scored in the four-game series […]

Robert Gasser Pitching Well At Triple-A

Milwaukee Brewers left-handed pitching prospect Robert Gasser has been impressing at Triple-A Nashville of late, going 3-0 with a 2.42 ERA while walking four and striking out 27 in 26 innings over his last four starts on the farm. The recent good run of form has lowered Gasser's ERA on the year to 4.24, while […]

Royce Lewis, Max Kepler Absent From Monday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins infielder Royce Lewis and outfielder Max Kepler are both out of the team's starting lineup on Monday against the Boston Red Sox. Lewis is taking a day off after going 2-for-11 with an RBI and two runs scored in the team's four-game series against the Detroit Tigers over the weekend. Lewis is hitting […]

Tanner Houck Could Need Surgery On His Face

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora is unsure if starting pitcher Tanner Houck (face) will need surgery to fix a facial fracture he suffered when he was hit below his right eye by a line drive from New York Yankees catcher Kyle Higashioka last Friday. The 26-year-old right-hander needed stitches and was checked at a […]

Jordan Walker Serving As Designated Hitter Against Nationals

St. Louis Cardinals rookie outfielder Jordan Walker is serving as the designated hitter and is batting sixth in the lineup on Monday against the Washington Nationals and right-hander Josiah Gray. It will be the first career start for Walker in the DH role with fellow outfielder Lars Nootbaar (back) back from the injured list. Brendan […]

Darick Hall Reinstated And Optioned

The Philadelphia Phillies reinstated first baseman Darick Hall (thumb) from the 60-day injured list on Monday and optioned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. In a corresponding move to make room on the 40-man roster, the Phillies designated outfielder Dalton Guthrie for assignment. Hall has been out since early April after tearing a ligament in his […]

Michael Taylor Out Of Monday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins outfielder Michael Taylor (head) is out of the starting lineup on Monday with the team facing the visiting Boston Red Sox. Taylor left the game early on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers when he was hit in the helmet by a pitch, but he doesn't appear to have suffered a concussion, so treat […]

Angels Put Anthony Rendon On 10-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels placed third baseman Anthony Rendon (wrist) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a left-wrist contusion. Rendon was originally hit by a pitch on his left wrist last Thursday against the Texas Rangers, and he ended up missing the entire three-game series against the Kansas City Royals over the weekend. […]

Jeimer Candelario Returns On Monday

Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario (thumb) is back at third base and is hitting third in the batting order on Monday against St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Jack Flaherty. Candelario suffered a bone bruise in his thumb on Saturday and didn't play on Sunday, but he'll wind up only missing one game over the weekend. […]