Zach Pop To Make Rehab Outing Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Zach Pop (hamstring) will make a minor-league rehab outing at Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, June 21. Pop was close to returning earlier this month, but he felt some pain in his right hamstring and had to reset his rehab. He threw a bullpen session on June 13 at the team's […]

Alek Manoah Set For Another Sim Game Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah threw a 75-pitch simulated game last Friday at the Florida Complex League, and he will throw another simulated game of at least 75 pitches on Wednesday as he continues to set the foundation for his comeback. If all goes well, Manoah will progress to a live minor-league game five […]

Spenser Watkins Designated For Assignment

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Spenser Watkins has been designated for assignment, according to a source. The 30-year-old threw 105 1/3 innings in the majors last year but had spent his time at Triple-A Norfolk this year, going 2-1 with a rough 7.27 ERA, 1.92 WHIP, 17 walks and 20 strikeouts in 26 innings over eight appearances […]

Cedric Mullins, Ryan Mountcastle To Play In Rehab Game

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins (groin) and infielder Ryan Mountcastle (vertigo) are both expected to be in Triple-A Norfolk's lineup on Tuesday on their minor-league rehab assignments. Mullins is nearing a return to the big leagues after being out since late May with a right-groin strain, and barring a setback in the minors, the 28-year-old […]

Frank Ragnow Dealing With Long-Term Toe Injury

Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (toe) continues to deal with a painful toe injury that he described as "the most severe degree of turf toe." He first suffered the injury in Week 4 of the 2021 season, and it cost him the rest of the year due to surgery and rehab. Ragnow then suffered the […]

Steelers To Sign Nick Kwiatkoski

The Pittsburgh Steelers plan to sign free-agent inside linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski to an undisclosed deal after hosting him on a tryout during the team's mandatory minicamp last week. Kwiatkoski was one of two players invited to the camp on a tryout, alongside former Carolina Panthers linebacker Jermaine Carter. The team cleared a spot on the […]

Isaiah Simmons To Spend More Time In Secondary

After spending nearly half of his snaps last year as a defensive back, Arizona Cardinals safety Isaiah Simmons, the No. 8 overall pick in 2020, said that he'll be spending more time in 2023 in the secondary. Simmons played 48.6 percent of his snaps at cornerback and safety last year, but he also showed off […]

Tim Patrick Takes Part In Offseason Practices

Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (knee), who tore his ACL before the start of last season, was already participating in full-team drills during organized team activities and mandatory minicamp, leaving him on pace to be ready for the regular season opener on Sept. 10 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Patrick, who gained chemistry with […]

Russell Wilson's Efficiency Could Go Up

The Athletic's Nick Kosmider writes that it's clear Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson will more frequently be granted opportunities to spray the ball around the field and give his receivers room to run in new head coach Sean Payton's offense. From 2017-21, the Saints teams coached by Payton were collectively sixth in the league in […]

Broncos Offensive Line Has A Chance To Be Much Better

The Denver Broncos offensive line clearly has a chance to be much better in 2023 than the version that allowed a franchise-record 63 sacks last year, 55 of which were absorbed by quarterback Russell Wilson. The presumed starting O-line of left tackle Garrett Bolles, left guard Ben Powers, center Lloyd Cushenberry, right guard Quinn Meinerz […]

Emmanuel Moseley Expected To Compete With Jerry Jacobs

Detroit Lions cornerback Emmanuel Moseley (knee) sat out organized team activities and mandatory minicamp while rehabbing the torn ACL he suffered last fall, but when he's healthy, he's expected to compete with Jerry Jacobs for a starting job. The Lions signed Moseley to a one-year, $6 million deal in March. The 27-year-old was a former […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Wants To Be More Of A Deep Threat

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has the eighth-most receptions (196) in the NFL over the last two seasons, and he could be set for another big year in 2023. St. Brown said he wants to become more of a deep threat in his third NFL season, and receivers coach Antwaan Randle El said […]

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 […]