Chuck Clark Believed To Have Serious Knee Injury

The New York Jets believe safety Chuck Clark (knee) has suffered a serious knee injury, according to team and league sources. The Jets are waiting on an official ruling while Clark seeks a second opinion. With the possibility of Clark missing all of the 2023 season, the Jets signed former Green Bay Packers safety Adrian […]

Jeremy Ruckert Ready For Bigger Role

New York Jets tight ends Tyler Conklin and C.J. Uzomah weren't on the field for all of mandatory minicamp, which allowed Jeremy Ruckert to get some valuable repetitions with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The 2022 third-round pick looks ready for a bigger role in his second NFL season, The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt writes. The 22-year-old spent […]

Breece Hall May Not Have Seamless Return

The New York Jets have been resolute in their belief that second-year running back Breece Hall (knee) will return to form in 2023 coming off an ACL tear, but The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt is more skeptical that Hall will have a seamless return. The Jets are expecting Hall to be ready for Week 1 of […]

Optimism Patriots Can Land DeAndre Hopkins

Free-agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is planning to visit the New England Patriots on Thursday, and there's optimism the two sides can find a way to reach an agreement, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. It's unclear how much it will take to sign Hopkins, but the Patriots do have around $14.2 […]

Mac Jones Developing Chemistry With Hunter Henry, Mike Gesicki

The most encouraging development of minicamp practice on Tuesday was New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones' chemistry with tight ends Hunter Henry and Mike Gesicki. Jones completed 10 of 13 passes to Henry and nine of 10 to Gesicki. Jones was connecting with his tight ends on a variety of routes at all three levels, […]

Mac Jones Faring Better In Bill O'Brien's Offense

The early impact that New England Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien has had on the offense and quarterback Mac Jones in offseason workouts has been noticeable. According to several people close to the situation, O'Brien has been implementing pieces of his system from Alabama more than recycling Patriots playbooks of years past. Jones thrived in […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Still Bothered By Physical Ailments

New England Patriots wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) had to be managed for the entirety of the second half of last season with the Kansas City Chiefs due to physical ailments. The fact that he's still dealing with injuries this June is concerning, especially when you consider his injury history. Smith-Schuster spoke on how challenging […]

Rams Restructure Cooper Kupp's Deal

The Los Angeles Rams converted $13.92 million of wide receiver Cooper Kupp's base salary into a signing bonus on Wednesday, creating $10.44 million in salary cap space for this year, according to a source. Before the move, the Rams had only $1.3 million in 2023 salary cap space, so this gives them some more room […]

Marlins Move Trevor Rogers To 60-Day Injured List

The Miami Marlins moved left-hander Trevor Rogers (biceps, shoulder) to the 60-day injured list on Tuesday and selected the contract of right-hander Archie Bradley in a corresponding move. Rogers is eligible to return next week, but it's doubtful that happens, as his right-shoulder discomfort is expected to cost him more time. The 25-year-old southpaw was […]

Orioles Put Ryan Mountcastle On 10-Day Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles placed infielder Ryan Mountcastle (illness) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to June 10) on Tuesday with vertigo and selected the contract of catcher Mark Kolozsvary from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. The team also designated right-hander Noah Denoyer for assignment. Mountcastle hasn't played since last Friday and will get some […]

Max Muncy Out With Hamstring Strain

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that infielder Max Muncy (hamstring) is out of the lineup on Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox because of a left-hamstring strain that he suffered while running to first base in his last at-bat on Sunday. Muncy will have an MRI exam on Wednesday and won't be in […]

Chris Jones Not At Mandatory Minicamp

Kansas City Chiefs four-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Chris Jones wasn't at the team's mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. The Chiefs remain open to signing Jones to a long-term contract extension this summer, but he'll remain away from the team for now. The 28-year-old pass-rusher is looking to be paid accordingly after putting up career-highs in […]

Jelani Woods Could Have Fantasy Relevant Role

The Indianapolis Colts have a crowded tight end room this year with Mo Alie-Cox, Kylen Granson and Jelani Woods all having played more than 300 snaps last year and catching at least 19 passes. The Colts drafted rookie Will Mallory in the fifth round, and they also have Andrew Ogletree, Pharoah Brown and Kaden Smith. […]

Marquise Brown Dealing With Foot Injury

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said that wide receiver Marquise Brown (foot) was dealing with a foot issue on Tuesday and was held out of mandatory minicamp practice for precautionary reasons because of his previous foot issues. Brown should be full-go for the start of training camp at the end of July, and he'll […]

Devin White Present At Mandatory Minicamp

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White was present at mandatory minicamp on Tuesday after requesting a trade this offseason, but he didn't take part in practice on the field. Head coach Todd Bowles said White will not practice this week because the team wants to see where he's at physically, but the linebacker will be […]

Jets Sign Adrian Amos To One-Year Deal

The New York Jets signed former Green Bay Packers veteran defensive back Adrian Amos to a one-year, $4 million deal on Tuesday, according to sources. Amos will join the Jets defense after four years in Green Bay. Last year in 17 starts, he had a career-high 102 tackles (73 solo), one sack, seven tackles for […]

Dameon Pierce Out Sick Tuesday

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (illness) didn't take part in the team's first day of mandatory minicamp practice on Tuesday due to an illness. Pierce was running routes at full speed at the end of May during organized team activities after he suffered a season-ending ankle injury near the end of his rookie season […]

Chase Claypool Still Not Practicing

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said that wide receiver Chase Claypool (undisclosed) is "dealing with a few things" and has been sidelined from offseason practices for a few weeks. Eberflus said that Claypool continues to work with the team's trainers. The 24-year-old pass-catcher suffered a soft-tissue injury during organized team activities, and while it […]

Donte Jackson, Vonn Bell Not Practicing

Carolina Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson (Achilles), safety Vonn Bell (hamstring) and offensive guard Chandler Zavala (pectoral) all missed Tuesday's minicamp practice due to injuries. Jackson and Zavala should be ready to go for training camp at the end of July, according to head coach Frank Reich. Jackson tore his Achilles in Week 10 last year […]

Raimel Tapia Signs With Brewers

Free-agent outfielder Raimel Tapia signed an undisclosed deal with the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday, according to a source. Tapia was released by the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, but he's now joined the Brewers for their game on Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins, although he is not in the starting lineup. Tapia played in 39 […]

Yankees Not Considering Sending Anthony Volpe Down

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said sending rookie shortstop Anthony Volpe down to the minor leagues is not something the team is considering. "What I'm seeing is in my opinion a guy that is still helping us win games but I'm confident will continue to be in the middle of helping us win games," […]

Yankees Planning For Harrison Bader To Return Friday

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that the plan is for outfielder Harrison Bader (hamstring) to play in a minor-league rehab game on Wednesday and then return for the series opener against the Boston Red Sox on Friday. Bader has been away from the Yankees since late May with a right-hamstring strain, but he's […]

Willson Contreras Mired In Deep Slump

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras went hitless in Monday's series opener against the San Francisco Giants, and he's now gone 5-for-59 in his last 18 games with only two home runs and three RBI. He's now hitting .201 on the year, 42 points lower than what he hit in 2022 and 36 points lower […]

Mike Trout Resting Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is taking the day off on Tuesday versus the Texas Rangers. It's probably the perfect time for Trout to receive a breather, as he's gone just 5-for-38 (.132) with a homer, six RBI and 14 strikeouts in 11 games so far in the month of June. The recent cold […]

Jonathan Taylor Present But Not Taking Part In Minicamp

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) is present at mandatory minicamp this week, but he's not participating in drills on the field. It shouldn't come as much of a surprise after Taylor had arthroscopic debridement surgery on his right ankle back in January. The 24-year-old had back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons in his first two […]

Stefon Diggs Will Be Present For Mandatory Minicamp

Updating a previous report, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs' agent, Adisa Bakari, said that Diggs has been in Buffalo since Monday morning, took his physical and met with the head coach and general manager in the past two days. Bakari also said that Diggs "will be there for the entirety of the minicamp." Head […]

Ronny Mauricio Day-To-Day With Bone Bruise

New York Mets shortstop prospect Ronny Mauricio (ankle) is being considered day-to-day after an MRI exam showed a bone bruise in his left ankle. The team's No. 4 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, suffered the injury with Triple-A Syracuse during a collision at second base on June 4. The 22-year-old looks like he'll avoid a trip […]

Jose Quintana Beginning Rehab Assignment

New York Mets left-hander Jose Quintana (ribs) has been added to Low-A St. Lucie's roster to begin his minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday. Quintana has yet to pitch in 2023 after having bone-graft surgery on his rib cage back in March. As a result, he's most likely going to have a lengthy rehab assignment so […]

Pete Alonso Taking Grounders Tuesday

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (wrist) is taking ground balls at first base on Tuesday. Alonso is on the injured list with a bone bruise and sprain in his left wrist, but he's already doing baseball activities. He is expected to miss three to four weeks, but fantasy managers have to be happy […]

Jeremy Pena Out Again Tuesday

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (illness) is out of the starting lineup again on Tuesday against the Washington Nationals. Pena sat out on Sunday with an illness and apparently is still under the weather despite an off day on Monday. Hopefully, he'll be able to return to Wednesday's lineup. The 25-year-old Dominican has contributed modestly […]