Connor Heyward Primed For A Bigger Role

Pittsburgh Steelers second-year tight end Connor Heyward, the younger brother of Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward, is primed for a bigger role in 2023. He made the most of playing 15 percent of the offensive snaps in his rookie season, catching 12 of his 17 targets and scoring a touchdown. His chemistry with quarterback Kenny […]

Marquise Goodwin Dominates In Minicamp

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Marquise Goodwin has been an under-the-radar addition after the Browns traded for Elijah Moore and drafted Cedric Tillman in the third round, but the 32-year-old dominated at mandatory minicamp and flashed the downfield speed that could make him an intriguing weapon for quarterback Deshaun Watson. "It opens up other guys underneath... […]

Sidney Jones IV Has Nice Minicamp Showing

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Sidney Jones IV finished the team's offseason workouts with a nice showing at mandatory minicamp. He was in position to intercept a pass intended for wide receiver Tee Higgins in a 7-on-7 period, which is a great sign for a Bengals secondary that signed Jones for veteran depth behind cornerbacks Chidobe Awuzie, […]

Max Mitchell To Compete At Right Tackle

New York Jets offensive tackle Max Mitchell, a fourth-round selection in last year's draft, missed time last year with a knee sprain and a hereditary blood-clotting condition, but he's had a strong offseason heading into his second NFL season. Mitchell started five games at right tackle last year and will compete for the job in […]

De'Von Achane Could Have Prominent Role Sooner Than Later

Miami Dolphins rookie third-round running back De'Von Achane has already looked like one of the team's more explosive offensive players this offseason, although his practice production must be taken with a grain of salt until the pads go on in training camp. But Achane showed prowess as a pass-catcher and home run hitter after the […]

Felix Anudike-Uzomah Doesn't Practice Much

Kansas City Chiefs rookie defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah (hamstring, thumb) didn't get to practice much this offseason after dealing with a sore hamstring and having thumb surgery, which left the coaching staff little time to evaluate him after taking him with the 31st and final pick of the first round in this year's NFL draft. […]

Nolan Smith Sees Plenty Of Run With Starters

Philadelphia Eagles rookie outside linebacker Nolan Smith, who fell to 30th overall in the first round of this year's NFL draft, has shown than he's a high-energy player during offseason practices. With some of the team's top edge rushers missing from offseason workouts, Smith got plenty of run with the first-team defense, with his quickness […]

Panthers Unlikely To Consider DeAndre Hopkins

Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer will always monitor free agents that might be a fit, but the team currently has more pressing needs at edge rusher and cornerback, which makes it unlikely that they'll seriously consider signing free-agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. Carolina traded away DJ Moore in order to get the No. 1 […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Hits 17th Homer Monday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. continued to produce on a daily basis in the team's 4-1 win over the visiting Minnesota Twins on Monday. Acuna finished the contest 1-for-3 with his 17th home run of the year, two RBI, a run scored and a walk. The 25-year-old Venezuelan star has already been named to […]

Max Meyer Could Pitch In Arizona Fall League

Miami Marlins pitching prospect Max Meyer (elbow) could be available to pitch in the Arizona Fall League later this year. Meyer, the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, had Tommy John surgery last August, but he could be ready to resume pitching this fall in October through November. The 24-year-old right-hander made his major-league […]

Cubs Sign Shane Greene To Minor-League Deal

The Chicago Cubs signed free-agent reliever Shane Greene to a minor-league deal on Tuesday. He will report to the team's Rookie-level club in the Arizona Complex League before eventually playing for Triple-A Iowa. Greene only threw three innings in the big leagues last year with the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees, allowing two […]

Cubs Going With Jameson Taillon On Tuesday

The Chicago Cubs are listing right-hander Jameson Taillon as their probable starter for Tuesday's series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies. Left-hander Drew Smyly is lined up to go on Wednesday, while right-hander Kyle Hendricks will get the ball in the series finale on Thursday. Taillon was skipped in the rotation last week with the Cubs […]

Jordan Montgomery To Face Astros Tuesday

The St. Louis Cardinals will start left-hander Jordan Montgomery in the series opener against the Houston Astros on Tuesday, with right-hander Miles Mikolas going on Wednesday. The Cardinals have yet to announce who will toe the rubber on Thursday and are likely waiting on clarity regarding Jack Flaherty's hip injury before making a decision. Flaherty […]

Brandon Lowe Could Return Before All-Star Break

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (back) was put on the 10-day injured list on June 5 with a stiff back, but he's dealing with a different back injury than the one that sidelined him for much of 2022. He resumed baseball activities on June 20 and felt "great" before getting some at-bats in […]

Calvin Faucher Begins Rehab Assignment

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Calvin Faucher (elbow) last pitched on June 5 in Boston, but he continued to feel soreness in his lower right-triceps muscle. An MRI exam showed inflammation, so he received an injection and was temporarily shut down from throwing. Faucher tossed an inning of live batting practice on June 23 and said […]

Rays Plan To Start Shane McClanahan On Friday

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan (back) left his 16th start of the year last Thursday early against the Kansas City Royals due to tightness in his back. He had experienced stiffness in the area leading up to his last start, but it subsided in time for him to take the mound. But it returned […]

Bryan Bresee Will Continue To See Reps With Starters

New Orleans Saints rookie defensive tackle Bryan Bresee received snaps with the first-team defensive tackles at times this offseason, and he'll likely continue to be swapped into the rotation throughout the summer at training camp. It's no sure thing he'll be a starter in Week 1, but Bresee will get his fair share of first-team […]

Myles Murphy Could Be Situational Pass-Rusher

Cincinnati Bengals rookie defensive end Myles Murphy, who was taken with the 28th overall pick in this year's NFL draft, has looked as explosive as advertised in the team's positional drills this offseason. His repetitions were predominantly with the backups, and Cincinnati wants Murphy to be on the field in key pass-rushing situations as they […]

Anton Harrison Expected To Start At Right Tackle

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie offensive tackle Anton Harrison is expected to be the Week 1 starter at right tackle if left tackle Cam Robinson is suspended for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy and Walker Little moves from right tackle to left. Harrison got solid repetitions against outside linebacker Josh Allen in minicamp and more than […]

Dalton Kincaid Impresses Teammates

Buffalo Bills rookie tight end Dalton Kincaid, the 25th overall pick in this year's NFL draft, impressed teammates this offseason, with star pass-rusher Von Miller saying that "this Dalton Kincaid kid is insane." Quarterback Josh Allen has referred to him as a "very bright kid." The 23-year-old put in solid work during the offseason and […]

Deonte Banks Has Ups And Downs This Spring

New York Giants rookie cornerback Deonte Banks, the No. 24 overall pick in this year's NFL draft, had his ups and downs on the field this spring. He was working with the second-team defense at the first organized team activities open to the media, but that quickly changed. The Giants were impressed with the way […]

Zay Flowers Gaining Separation With Ease

Baltimore Ravens rookie wide receiver Zay Flowers was impressive during offseason practices with his ability to consistently get open. The Ravens have drafted six wideouts in the first round in their history, but none have shown this type of route-running as a rookie. Teammates and coaches have raved about Flowers' sharp change of direction, which […]

Quentin Johnston Shows Off Ability In Offseason Practices

Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Quentin Johnston demonstrated an ability to make plays across the middle of the field and stretch a defense down the sideline throughout the team's offseason program. "He's that guy," star safety Derwin James said. "Him being able to get open, him being able to have the confidence to be […]

Jaxon Smith-Njigba As Advertised This Offseason

Seattle Seahawks rookie wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba was limited early this offseason by a hamstring injury that sidelined him for most of last year, but otherwise he looked exactly as advertised as the first receiver taken in this year's NFL draft at No. 20 overall. Smith-Njigba is a skilled route-runner who excels at getting open […]

Matthew Boyd Leaves Early With Elbow Discomfort

Updating a previous report, Detroit Tigers left-hander Matthew Boyd (elbow) left his start early on Monday against the Texas Rangers with left-elbow discomfort. Boyd only made it two-thirds of an inning in the first and allowed a run on a solo home run while striking out two. Fantasy managers will want to check back for […]

Calijah Kancey Should Be Nice Complement To Vita Vea

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie defensive tackle Calijah Kancey's quickness off the ball was apparent in offseason drills and should serve as a nice complement to the big-bodied Vita Vea on the interior of the team's defensive line in 2023. "He's smart. He's a lot smarter," head coach Todd Bowles said. "He's not just a lineman […]

Jo Adell Recalled, Eduardo Escobar On Restricted List

The Los Angeles Angels recalled outfielder Jo Adell from Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday and placed infielder Eduardo Escobar on the restricted list in a corresponding move. Adell, a former top prospect for the Angels, has played in just one game for the team this year and has struggled in 561 career plate appearances at […]

Brock Purdy To Throw The Next Couple Weeks

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (elbow) is headed to Jacksonville to throw the next couple of weeks with quarterbacks coach Will Hewlett and orthopedic specialist Tom Gormely, which is another sign that Purdy is progressing through his rehab following offseason elbow surgery. He remains on track to be ready for the start of the […]

Kris Bryant To Start A Rehab Assignment Wednesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (heel) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday. The four-time All-Star, 2015 Rookie of the Year and 2016 National League MVP is attempting to return from a left-heel bruise that has kept him out for all of June to this point. The 31-year-old veteran also continues […]

Jorge Polanco Begins Baseball Activities

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco (hamstring) has started doing baseball activities, according to head trainer Nick Paparesta. Polanco is hitting in the batting cage and is taking ground balls while also being in the midst of a running progression. It's the second left-hamstring strain that the 29-year-old has dealt with this year, and the […]