Cole Ragans Could Go on Rehab Assignment This Weekend

Kansas City Royals left-hander Cole Ragans (shoulder) threw a two-up live batting practice session at Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday that consisted of around 30 pitches and could embark on a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend if everything checks out in the coming days, according to MLB.com. It was the first time that Ragans has faced […]

Jurickson Profar Back From Paternity List

The Atlanta Braves announced on Thursday that they reinstated outfielder Jurickson Profar from the paternity list and also recalled right-hander Daysbel Hernandez from Triple-A Gwinnett. In corresponding moves, the team designated infielder Luke Williams for assignment and released right-hander Cal Quantrill. Right-hander Wander Suero was claimed off waivers by the New York Mets. Profar will […]

Jaylin Noel Set for Big Week 1 Role?

With Houston Texans wide receivers Christian Kirk (hamstring) and Braxton Berrios (hamstring) currently sidelined with injuries, KPRC 2 Sports' Aaron Wilson suggests that rookie Jaylin Noel "figures heavily into the replacement plan" heading into Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams. Wilson goes on to write that Noel is a "classic slot receiver with 4.39 […]

Jayden Reed Returns to Practice

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed (foot) returned to practice on Thursday, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN. It's unclear if Reed was limited or a full participant, but the fact that he's on the field at all is good news for his chances of playing in the Week 1 season opener this Sunday […]

Christian Kirk Not Seen Practicing on Thursday

Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk (hamstring) was not seen practicing with the rest of the team on Thursday in the portion of practice open to the media, according to Sam Warren of the Houston Chronicle. Although Kirk's final practice participation is unknown, this is definitely something to watch after he was listed as a […]

Bills Sign Matt Prater to Practice Squad

The Buffalo Bills signed free-agent veteran kicker Matt Prater to their practice squad on Thursday, according to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. Fantasy managers that drafted Tyler Bass (hip) as their starting kicker need to pay close attention heading into this weekend. Although Bass was limited in Wednesday's practice, he could be in danger […]

Matthew Golden has Been "Phenomenal"

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden has done nothing but impress since the team selected him in the first round out of Texas in April. "Phenomenal," one team source said of Golden's presence. "Makes a wow play every day." The 22-year-old is already listed as a starter on Green Bay's depth chart, and […]

Buccaneers Love Emeka Egbuka

Dan Graziano of ESPN says that he's drafting Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka "everywhere I can." Not only did Tampa fall in love with the former Ohio State star before taking him in the first round, but they've "grown to covet him even more since" and "believe he can play any of […]

Bhayshul Tuten to be a Week 1 Surprise?

ESPN's Dan Graziano thinks that Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Bhayshul Tuten could come out of nowhere to surprise everyone in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers. Graziano doesn't think the Jaguars even know yet how their backfield will shake out in 2025. Travis Etienne Jr. and Tank Bigsby are the incumbents, but the team […]

Kliff Kingsbury Acknowledges Jacory Croskey-Merritt's "Hype Train"

Washington Commanders head coach Kliff Kingsbury acknowledged the preseason "hype train" for rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt leading into the 2025 regular season during a press conference on Thursday. Kingsbury also mentioned that he has a lot of respect for Croskey-Merritt's journey from being a practice-squad player to making it to the NFL. "He can't […]

Alijah Vera-Tucker Having Season-Ending Surgery

New York Jets offensive guard Alijah Vera-Tucker (triceps) will undergo season-ending surgery on his torn triceps, a source told Adam Schefter of ESPN. Vera-Tucker tore his triceps muscle in practice on Tuesday and will be forced to miss the entire 2025 regular season. It's tough news for the 22-year-old former first-rounder in 2021 who also […]

Lions Non-Committal on Workload Split for Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery

When asked if he envisions a similar workload split this year between running backs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery in 2025, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator John Morton smiled and said, "We'll see." In 2024, Montgomery would often open the game in the backfield before giving way to Gibbs on the second offensive series of the […]

Christian Kirk Misses Wednesday's Practice

Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant for the team's first official practice of the year on Wednesday. It's unclear if Kirk's absence to begin the week was more maintenance related or if his hamstring injury will put him in jeopardy of suiting up for Week 1 on Sunday at […]

Stefon Diggs Clear of Week 1 Injury Report

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (knee), who is coming off a torn ACL suffered last year with the Houston Texans, is not listed on the team's initial injury report on Wednesday, confirming that he's on track to play in Week 1 on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders, according to Tom Pelissero of […]

Cade Otton Limited With Groin Injury

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (groin) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday, according to Brianna Dix of Buccaneers.com. Otton suffered a groin injury last week, which could make him questionable to play in the Week 1 regular-season opener this Sunday against the division-rival Atlanta Falcons. The 26-year-old also missed time […]

Marvin Mims Jr. Practicing in Full

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (thigh) was listed as a full participant in the team's first official injury report on Wednesday ahead of their Week 1 contest on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans, according to Aric DiLalla of DenverBroncos.com. Mims left practice early last Thursday but was able to return to the field […]

Travis Hunter Not on the Week 1 Injury Report

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie first-round wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter (upper body), who has missed time in recent weeks with an upper-body injury, is not on the initial Week 1 injury report and is on track to make his regular-season NFL debut on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The Jags held […]

DJ Moore Mixes into Backfield During Drills on Wednesday

Nicholas Moreano of Watch Marquee Sports observed on Wednesday that Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore was being mixed into the backfield during individual drills with running backs D'Andre Swift, rookie Kyle Monangai and Brittain Brown. The Bears have been looking for ways to manufacture touches for Moore in new head coach Ben Johnson's offense […]

Chris Godwin Picks Up DNP on First Injury Report

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (ankle) did not practice with the rest of the team on Wednesday, per Brianna Dix of Buccaneers.com. Godwin did not land on the Physically Unable to Perform list to begin the regular season, but it doesn't mean that he won't miss multiple weeks after suffering a season-ending dislocated […]

Dontayvion Wicks Limited on Wednesday

Green Bay Packers wide receivers Dontayvion Wicks (calf) and Savion Williams (hamstring) were both listed as limited practice participants on the team's first injury report of the year. Meanwhile, Jayden Reed, who is dealing with a Jones fracture in his foot, was a DNP. Wicks injured his calf in late July and missed most of […]

Jordan Love Not on Week 1 Injury Report

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (thumb) is not on the Week 1 injury report and got in a full practice on Wednesday, per Rob Demovsky of ESPN. Love had surgery to fix a ligament in his left (non-throwing) thumb early in the preseason, but he was back to full practice last week and is […]

Alvin Kamara to Get Bulk of the Work in the Running Game

New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore said running back Alvin Kamara is "going to get the bulk of the work in the run game," and others will be ready to step up when there is an opportunity, according to ESPN's Erin Summers. This shouldn't come as much of a surprise, as Kamara has only […]

Tua Tagovailoa Says he has Built Chemistry With Malik Washington

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa highlighted wide receiver Malik Washington as another wideout that he built chemistry with while Tyreek Hill (oblique) was sidelined this summer at training camp. It showed during the preseason, too, with Washington impressing and showing an elevated rapport with his QB. The former sixth-rounder (184th overall) in 2024 out of […]

Tyler Goodson Limited on Wednesday

Indianapolis Colts running back Tyler Goodson (elbow) was listed as a limited participant in practice on the first injury report of the year on Wednesday heading into a Week 1 tilt against the Miami Dolphins. Goodson was the only player listed on Indy's injury report, so they are pretty healthy to open things up. The […]

Darnell Mooney Limited on Wednesday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant in the team's first official practice of the 2025 season on Wednesday. Mooney suffered a shoulder injury early in training camp and figures to be up in the air for the Week 1 contest this Sunday against the division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers. […]

Keon Coleman Limited in First Practice

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman (groin) was listed as limited in the team's first official practice on Wednesday heading into a Week 1 showdown on Sunday night against the Baltimore Ravens. Coleman should be good to go for Sunday evening's tilt, but he'll have two more days to get in a full practice. Fellow […]

Khalil Shakir Practicing in Full

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir (ankle), who suffered a high-ankle sprain in practice a month ago, was listed as a full participant in practice on Wednesday on the team's initial injury report, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Head coach Sean McDermott initially said that Shakir would be limited in the first practice […]

Kyle Tucker Not in Cubs Lineup on Wednesday

After being pulled early on Tuesday night with left-calf tightness, Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker (calf) is out of Wednesday's lineup versus the visiting Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field. Seiya Suzuki will man right field and will bat third against Braves right-hander Bryce Elder, with veteran Carlos Santana manning the designated hitter spot and batting […]

Taylor Ward Back in Action Against Royals

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (head) is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals and right-hander Ryan Berget, serving as the designated hitter and batting third in the order. Ward collided with the outfield wall on Sunday against the Houston Astros and suffered a laceration above his right eye […]

Mike Trout Still Out Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (undisclosed) remains out of the lineup on Wednesday against the hosting Kansas City Royals due to a skin infection. Taylor Ward (head) will serve as the designated hitter in his return and will bat third against Royals right-hander Ryan Berget. Trout is being considered as day-to-day for now, but […]