Jacoby Brissett To Start Season As Backup

The Washington Commanders on Friday officially named quarterback Sam Howell as their starter under center heading into the 2023 regular season, meaning veteran Jacoby Brissett will open the year as the backup. Howell and Brissett had been in a competition for the job since organized team activities in the spring, but the foregone conclusion was […]

Sam Darnold To Play In First Half Saturday

It's still unclear if San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (elbow) will play a couple series with the starting offense in the team's second preseason game on Saturday against the Denver Broncos, but Sam Darnold will play the rest of the first half. Trey Lance will play in the second half. Darnold played in the […]

KaVontae Turpin's Return Job Is Safe

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin is the team's full-time return man on special teams heading into the 2023 regular season, and special teams coordinator John Fassel expects Turpin to have an even bigger season this year in the return game as he continues to pick up a role on offense. "I see him as […]

Zech McPhearson Suffers Torn Achilles

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Zech McPhearson (Achilles) suffered a torn Achilles in Thursday night's preseason game against the Cleveland Browns, according to an NFL source. The Eagles cornerback depth takes a hit with the injury, and McPhearson was also one of the team's better special-team performers in 2022. The 25-year-old was carted off the field in […]

Genard Avery Needs Season-Ending Surgery

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Genard Avery (knee) is being placed on Injured Reserve on Friday due to an LCL/meniscus knee injury that will require season-ending surgery. Avery, a former fifth-round pick by the Cleveland Browns in 2018 out of Memphis, spent last season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, totaling just five tackles, one sack and […]

Trayveon Williams Expected To Practice This Week

Cincinnati Bengals running back Trayveon Williams (ankle) is almost ready to return from the right-ankle injury that he suffered 15 days ago, and he expects to return to training camp practice this week. Williams was in a walking boot after his injury but is now out of it and should return to the field soon, […]

Lars Nootbaar Goes On Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals placed outfielder Lars Nootbaar (abdomen) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a lower-abdomen contusion, according to the team. The Cardinals promoted top prospect Masyn Winn from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. Nootbaar fouled a ball off his groin on Wednesday night and had to make a trip to […]

Cardinals Bring Up Top Prospect Masyn Winn

The St. Louis Cardinals selected the contract of top shortstop prospect Masyn Winn from Triple-A Memphis on Thursday. He'll take the roster spot of outfielder Lars Nootbaar (abdomen), who is going on the 10-day injured list. Winn, the team's top prospect per MLB Pipeline, gets the call to the bigs after hitting .283/.356/.465 with an […]

Olamide Zaccheaus Injured Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (shoulder) was injured in Thursday's preseason contest against the Cleveland Browns and was listed as questionable to return. Before leaving, Zaccheaus caught one of his three targets for a 17-yard gain. It doesn't sound like a serious injury for the 26-year-old, but he could miss some upcoming training camp […]

Elijah Moore Says He's Day-To-Day

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore (ribs) said that he's feeling good, his ribs are healing and that he's "day-by-day." Moore injured his ribs in the team's second preseason game last Friday against the Washington Commanders and was held out of Thursday's preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles with most of the rest of the […]

Brock Purdy Could Play A Couple Series On Saturday

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that quarterback Brock Purdy (elbow) and the starting offense could play a series or two on Saturday in the second preseason game against the Denver Broncos. Sam Darnold will get the rest of the first half, with Trey Lance going in the second half this weekend. Purdy […]

Terron Armstead Won't Need Surgery

Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Terron Armstead (leg), who was carted off the field at training camp practice on Thursday, will not need surgery and will work to be ready for Week 1 of the regular season, according to a source. It's a positive development for the Dolphins' starting left tackle after what was a scary […]

Reds Sign Chasen Shreve To Minor-League Deal

The Cincinnati Reds signed free-agent left-handed reliever Chasen Shreve to a minor-league deal on Thursday, according to the team's transactions page. Shreve is a 10-year major-league veteran and had a 4.79 ERA (4.06 FIP), 1.38 WHIP, 12 walks and 42 strikeouts in 41 1/3 relief innings for the Detroit Tigers this year before he was […]

Ryan Helsley Cleared To Resume Rehab Assignment

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ryan Helsley (forearm), who underwent a second round of MRI exams this week on his right forearm, has been cleared to resume a minor-league rehab assignment. Helsley will make another rehab appearance on Friday for Triple-A Memphis, according to manager Oliver Marmol. The 29-year-old was pulled off his rehab assignment […]

Josh Naylor Making Good Progress

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor (oblique), who has been on the injured list since Aug. 1 with a right-oblique strain, is making good progress with his core exercises, according to manager Terry Francona. "He's also in the cage doing baseball activities, so he's doing really well," Francona said. Naylor was projected to miss three […]

Shane Bieber, Triston McKenzie Throwing Up To 100 Feet

Cleveland Guardians right-handers Shane Bieber (elbow) and Triston McKenzie (elbow) have both progressed to throwing distances exceeding 100 feet, according to manager Terry Francona. Bieber is up to 120 feet, while McKenzie's last session was at 105 feet. "They're not ready for bullpens yet, but that's on the horizon," Francona revealed. Both pitchers will eventually […]

Bo Bichette Goes Deep In Rehab Outing

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (knee) went 2-for-2 with a home run, three RBI and a run scored in a minor-league rehab game with Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday. In his first rehab game for Buffalo on Wednesday, Bichette went 2-for-3 with two singles and a run scored, so he's seeing the ball well early […]

Will Smith Now Starting Thursday

Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is now in the starting lineup on Thursday against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers and right-hander Corbin Burnes, serving as the designated hitter and batting cleanup. Smith was originally set for a day off in the series finale, but he was put back in the lineup […]

Cal Quantrill To Make Another Rehab Start Sunday

The next step for Cleveland Guardians right-hander Cal Quantrill (shoulder) will be a minor-league rehab start on Sunday for either Double-A Akron or Triple-A Columbus. Quantrill, who has been out since July 6 with right-shoulder soreness, is expected to throw around 85 pitches on Sunday in what will be his third rehab start. In his […]

Guardians Expected To Call Up James Karinchak Friday

The Cleveland Guardians are expected to call up relief pitcher James Karinchak from Triple-A Columbus on Friday and place pitcher Michael Kelly (back) on the 15-day injured list with back spasms. Karinchak was sent to the minors in June after posting a 3.90 ERA (5.61 FIP), 1.23 WHIP, 19 walks and 38 strikeouts in 27 […]

Javier Baez Expected To Return Friday

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez is expected to return from the bereavement list on Friday in time for the team's doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians. Baez has been on the bereavement list since last Saturday due to the death of his grandmother, but he'll return this weekend. The 30-year-old Puerto Rican free-swinger hasn't been very […]

Evan Longoria Starting Rehab Assignment Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Evan Longoria (back) is starting a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Reno on Thursday night. Longoria suffered a setback with renewed stiffness in his lower back earlier this month, but it looks like he's made progress and is approaching a return to the big leagues. The 37-year-old veteran has been out […]

Andrew Kittredge Returns From 60-Day Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge (elbow) from the 60-day injured list on Thursday and designated right-hander Hector Perez for assignment in a corresponding move. Kittredge will be making his 2023 debut when he gets into a game after undergoing Tommy John surgery in June of 2022. He was an All-Star in […]

Will Smith Taking The Day Off

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith will get a regular day of rest on Thursday in the series finale against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers. Austin Barnes is doing the catching and is hitting in the nine-hole against Brewers right-hander Corbin Burnes. Smith should be back in Friday's lineup for the start of a series against […]

Gary Sanchez Resting Thursday

San Diego Padres catcher Gary Sanchez is resting for the first contest of a huge four-game series against the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday. Luis Campusano is getting the start behind the plate and will hit seventh against Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen. Sanchez has been a godsend for the Padres this year, clubbing 16 home […]

Kene Nwangwu Still Not Practicing

Minnesota Vikings running back Kene Nwangwu (undisclosed) remained out for the team's training camp practice on Thursday. The Athletic's Alec Lewis also noted that Ty Chandler looked solid in pass protection on Thursday. Nwangwu has been out for most of camp with an undisclosed injury, which isn't helping in his cause to win a backup […]

Elijah Moore Not Playing Against Eagles

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore (ribs) is not going to play in the team's third preseason contest on Thursday against the Philadelphia Eagles. Most of Cleveland's starters will sit this one out, including quarterback Deshaun Watson, receiver Amari Cooper and running back Nick Chubb. Moore is currently recovering from bruised ribs, but he has […]

Dorian Thompson-Robinson To Start On Thursday

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson is slated to start the team's third preseason game on Thursday on the road against the Philadelphia Eagles. Most of the Browns starters will rest after two joint practices on Monday and Tuesday. Along with Thompson-Robinson, Kellen Mond will see action for the Browns under center on Thursday with […]

Dameon Pierce Expects To Play In Second Preseason Game

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce isn't sure what his workload will be in the team's second preseason game against the Miami Dolphins on Saturday, but he expects to play after not seeing action in last week's preseason opener against the New England Patriots. The 23-year-old fourth-rounder looked great in his first NFL season last […]

Dalvin Cook Works With Rehab Group Thursday

New York Jets running back Dalvin Cook (shoulder) was in uniform at training camp on Thursday but was working in the rehab area with other injured players. The Jets just signed the former Minnesota Vikings RB to a deal on Monday, and he's not expected to start practicing with the team for at least another […]