Tristan Wirfs Seeks Psychologist For Anxiety

Tampa Bay Buccaneers All-Pro offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs said that his move from right to left tackle this spring became a source of such debilitating anxiety that he started seeing team sports psychologist Joe Carella. "It seems like so minuscule, like oh, you're just flipping sides, but I was like having breakdowns about it," Wirfs […]

Ja'Marr Chase Doesn't Want Joe Burrow Back Until He's 100%

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase wants quarterback Joe Burrow (calf) to take his time before returning to the field, even if it means missing Week 1 of the regular season against the Cleveland Browns. "I sat out an extra game just to let my hip all the way heal up, and you don't want […]

Will Levis Earning Praise From Teammates

Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Will Levis has had his ups and downs at training camp this summer, but he has shown some spunk, and his teammates have noticed. He earned praise from running back Derrick Henry in Friday's practice during a late two-minute period. Levis finished Friday 4-for-9 in the 7-on-7 team period, and he's […]

Cooper Kupp Injury Issues Linger, Rams' Star Wide Receiver Considered Day-To-Day: NFL Injury Update

The 2022 NFL season did not go according to plan for Cooper Kupp and the Los Angeles Rams. Following a historic 2021 campaign in which Kupp logged record-breaking receiving totals and the Rams won LVI, Los Angeles struggled mightily throughout 2022. The talented Kupp missed the second half of the 2022 season due to an […]

Chase Edmonds Is The Third-Down Back

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Chase Edmonds is the team's third-down running back. Head coach Todd Bowles called Edmonds a "jack of all trades" in that he can run, catch, pass block and play special teams, and he said Edmonds "understands the game completely." He has a 78.9% pass-block win rate since 2018 and has […]

Cade Otton In Leadership Role As TE1 In 2023

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton is stepping into a leadership role as the team's starting tight end in 2023 in his second year in the NFL, with offensive coordinator Dave Canales trying to magnify Otton's skill set alongside second-year man Ko Kieft, rookie Payne Durham and veteran David Wells. Under Canales, the Bucs […]

Nick Lodolo To Throw Bullpen On Monday

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that left-hander Nick Lodolo (leg) is scheduled for a live bullpen session on Monday and then will throw two innings next Friday. It was announced over the weekend that Lodolo is now targeting a late-August return from the 60-day injured list alongside right-hander Hunter Greene (hip). The 25-year-old southpaw […]

Jonathan India Expected To Return Early Next Week

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (foot) has resumed baseball activities this week and is expected to return from the injured list early next week, according to manager David Bell. India is dealing with mild plantar fasciitis in his left heel, and he's lining up to miss the minimum time on the 10-day injured list. […]

Max Muncy Won't Start Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that infielder Max Muncy (wrist) is only available to pinch run on Friday and Saturday against the division-rival San Diego Padres. Muncy was forced to leave Thursday's game early with a left-wrist contusion after being hit by a pitch, so he's being given a couple days to rest […]

J.D. Martinez Available To Pinch Hit Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that designated hitter J.D. Martinez (hamstring) will be available to pinch hit on Friday in the series opener against the division-rival San Diego Padres. Martinez should be back in Saturday's lineup for the Dodgers. Martinez took batting practice on Thursday after sitting out the entire series this week […]

Ryan Helsley To Begin Rehab Assignment Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ryan Helsley (forearm) will start a minor-league rehab assignment on Sunday for Double-A Springfield, according to a source. Helsley is getting very close to returning to St. Louis' bullpen after being placed on the injured list in the middle of June with a right-forearm strain. There's a good chance he'll […]

Jose Urquidy To Start On Sunday

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said that right-hander Jose Urquidy (shoulder) will return from the injured list to start on Sunday against the New York Yankees. Urquidy will push lefty J.P. France to Houston's bullpen for now. There are a lot of reasons for fantasy managers to ignore Urquidy in his return this weekend, even […]

Michael Wacha To Make First Rehab Start Saturday

San Diego Padres right-hander Michael Wacha (shoulder) will make a minor-league rehab start on Saturday for Triple-A El Paso and will likely sit in the 50- to 60-pitch range during the outing. Wacha hasn't pitched since July 1 due to right-shoulder inflammation, and the Friars have been keen on not rushing him back. They now […]

Twins To Shut Down Byron Buxton For Two Weeks

Minnesota Twins bench coach Jayce Tingler said that the plan is to shut outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (hamstring) down for two weeks to see how he responds after placing him on the 10-day injured list on Friday. The oft-injured 29-year-old is dealing with a right-hamstring strain and now probably won't return until late August or […]

Nathan Eovaldi 2-3 Weeks From Pitching In A Game

Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (forearm) is now two to three weeks from pitching in a game, according to manager Bruce Bochy. Eovaldi was scheduled to play catch on Friday. The 33-year-old won't be coming off the 15-day injured list now when he's eligible to return next weekend. It's a bummer for fantasy managers that […]

Cade Marlowe Sitting Against Halos

Seattle Mariners rookie outfielder Cade Marlowe will start Friday's game against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels on the bench despite hitting a game-winning grand slam for the team on Thursday. The former 20th-round pick in 2019 has been impressive for the Mariners since making his big-league debut on July 20. He's gone 10-for-30 with two […]

Shohei Ohtani Available To DH Friday

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (hand) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting second on Friday against the visiting Seattle Mariners and right-hander Luis Castillo. Ohtani left his start on the mound prematurely on Thursday night against the M's due to cramping in his right middle finger. However, he stayed in […]

Eloy Jimenez Out With Sore Heel

Updating a previous report, Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (heel) is out of the starting lineup for the second straight game on Friday against the Cleveland Guardians due to a sore heel, according to manager Pedro Grifol. With Jimenez out, Oscar Colas is serving as the designated hitter and batting eighth against Guardians left-hander […]

Matthew Judon, Patriots Agree To Contract Adjustment

The New England Patriots and four-time Pro Bowl defensive end Matthew Judon agreed on a contract adjustment on Friday that will take his original $2 million guaranteed for this year to $14 million fully guaranteed in 2023. The adjustment improves the original 2021 deal and will allow Judon to make up to $18 million this […]

Tyler Scott Impressing Bears Coaching Staff

Chicago Bears speedy rookie wide receiver Tyler Scott is impressing the team's coaching staff at training camp while looking natural tracking down deep passes from quarterbacks Justin Fields and P.J. Walker. "The way he's learning the offense and the way he takes the concepts, he learns at a fast rate, which really helps him," head […]

Keaontay Ingram Dealing With Injury At Camp

Arizona Cardinals running back Keaontay Ingram has not been practicing of late at training camp due to an undisclosed injury. The Cardinals are unlikely to use starter James Conner much, if at all, during the preseason, so Arizona added to their running back depth on Friday by signing veteran Marlon Mack. Outside of Conner and […]

Rashod Bateman Could Return Soon

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said on Friday that wide receiver Rashod Bateman (foot) has a "chance to be out there pretty soon" at training camp. However, Harbaugh declined to give a timetable. Bateman began camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list and still hasn't practiced with the team. His injury, combined with […]

Cooper Kupp Considered Day-To-Day

Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur considers wide receiver Cooper Kupp (hamstring) as day-to-day after he tweaked his hamstring in training camp practice this week. "He'll be back in the right time and stuff like that. So he is just going through the rehab process, but he's day-to-day. He'll be alright," LaFleur said. The […]

DK Metcalf Looking Good At Training Camp

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf had an amazing day at training camp practice on Thursday and made several catches, ranging from deep receptions to short passes that featured impressive footwork and route-running, and he also scored touchdowns multiple times. Rookie first-rounder Jaxon Smith-Njigba has been getting most of the headlines at Seahawks camp so […]

Jamaal Williams To See Increased Role Early On

With New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara now suspended by the league for the first three games of the 2023 regular season, the Saints will turn to Jamaal Williams, who signed with the team in free agency after leading the league with 17 touchdowns in 2022 for the Detroit Lions. The Saints also have […]

Malik Hooker Signs Three-Year Extension

The Dallas Cowboys and safety Malik Hooker agreed to a three-year contract extension on Friday worth up to $24 million that includes an $8 million signing bonus paid in the next 15 days and $16.5 million guaranteed, according to his agent, David Mulugheta. The deal ties Hooker to the Cowboys through the 2026 season. The […]

Joe Musgrove To Be Shut Down For Three Weeks

San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove (shoulder) underwent an MRI exam on his right shoulder that showed inflammation in his capsule, according to general manager A.J. Preller. Musgrove will now be shut down for three weeks after recently having his start pushed back to next week. He obviously won't make that start early next week […]

Twins Putting Byron Buxton On Injured List

The Minnesota Twins are placing outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Friday due to right-hamstring tightness and are recalling outfielder Jordan Luplow to the active roster in a corresponding move. The oft-injured Buxton, who hasn't played a single game in the outfield in 2023, will head to the injured list […]

Nolan Gorman Returns To Cardinals Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Nolan Gorman (foot) has returned to the team's starting lineup on Friday to face Colorado Rockies right-hander Chris Flexen. Gorman is starting at second base and batting in the three-hole for St. Louis. The 23-year-old has dealt with a bruised foot this week after fouling a ball off of it earlier […]

Alek Thomas Takes A Seat Against Twins

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas will retreat to the bench on Friday against the Minnesota Twins. Thomas is in a bit of a funk in his last five games, getting just one hit in 13 at-bats with six strikeouts, so he'll get a mental day of rest to begin a series in Minnesota. Tommy Pham, […]