Sean Murphy Takes a Seat on Thursday

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy is out of the starting lineup ahead of Thursday's game against the Miami Marlins. This appears to be a routine rest day for Murphy who has started in four straight games. During that span, Murphy only has one hit, so he could use a rest day to get himself back […]

Michael Wilson Ditches Non-Contact Jersey

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson (concussion) was out of his non-contact jersey during Thursday's training camp practice, according to Tyler Drake of Arizona Sports. Wilson didn't take any contact in practice, but it's a good sign that he's on his way to being removed from the injury report, and he could play in the […]

Tyler Stephenson Resting on Thursday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson is out of the starting lineup ahead of Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This appears to be a routine rest day for Stephenson who has been in a mini slump lately. Over the last three games, Stephenson is 1-for-9 at the plate with one home run, one RBI, and […]

Nick Chubb Dealing With Head Injury

Houston Texans running back Nick Chubb (head) missed his second straight day of practice at training camp on Thursday after taking a hard shot to his head and leaving with a trainer on Tuesday, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Sports. It's unclear if Chubb is in the league's concussion protocol, but it's worth […]

Josh Naylor Removed Early on Thursday

Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor (undisclosed) was forced to make an early exit from Thursday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Naylor looked uncomfortable during his at-bat in the third inning and appeared to be grabbing his side. He grounded out to end the inning and was removed from the contest. Donovan Solano took […]

Rashawn Slater Suffers Season-Ending Ruptured Patella Tendon

Los Angeles Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater (knee) suffered a season-ending injury to his knee in training camp practice on Thursday and will undergo surgery to fix a ruptured patella tendon, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Slater will be placed on season-ending Injured Reserve after just signing a four-year, $113 million extension last month. […]

Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings (Half-PPR) - August Updates Include George Kittle, Sam LaPorta, Tucker Kraft, Tyler Warren, Kyle Pitts, Chig Okonkwo

It's fantasy football draft season, as the 2025 NFL season begins in just around a month. Drafting is always fun, but navigating the difficult TE position can be a struggle. We're here to help! In these 2025 fantasy football tight end rankings (half-ppr), you will find out where key TEs such as Brock Bowers, George […]

Phil Mafah Impressing in Training Camp

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Phil Mafah is earning praise from Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer, according to Garrett Podell of CBS Sports. Schottenheimer said that Mafah is "very fluid" and has "excellent" vision. A seventh-round pick out of Clemson, Mafah rushed for 1,115 yards and eight touchdowns in 14 games in his final collegiate […]

Dak Prescott Not Expecting to Play in Preseason Opener

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott said that he doesn't think he will be playing in the team's preseason opener on Saturday against the Los Angeles Rams, according to The Dallas Morning News' Joseph Hoyt. Prescott is fully recovered from the torn hamstring that limited him to only eight games last year, but the Cowboys are […]

Devaughn Vele Listed With Broncos Second-Team Offense on Depth Chart

The Denver Broncos released their initial unofficial depth chart on the team's website, and wide receiver Devaughn Vele is listed as a reserve. Courtland Sutton and Marvin Mims Jr. are listed as Denver's two starting wide receivers. Vele started seven of the 13 games he played for the Broncos as a rookie in 2024 and […]

Devontez Walker Returns to Practice

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Devontez Walker (undisclosed) returned to training camp practices after briefly being sidelined due to an undisclosed soft-tissue injury. A fourth-round draft pick by the Ravens in 2024, Walker had just one catch (a 21-yard touchdown grab) in nine games played as a rookie. Baltimore has an established trio at the top […]

Jacob Lopez Shuts Down the Nats, Fans 10 in Fifth Win

Athletics left-hander Jacob Lopez was at the top of his game in the team's 6-0 shutout win over the hosting Washington Nationals on Thursday in a matinee game in D.C. Lopez didn't allow a run in 7 2/3 innings while allowing only three hits, walking none and striking out a season-high 10 batters. The 27-year-old […]

Wan'Dale Robinson Returns to Team Portions of Practice

New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (leg) is participating in team portions of practice after being limited by a minor leg injury earlier in camp. The fourth-year wideout is expected to be the Giants' primary slot receiver this season. Robinson played in all 17 games for New York in 2024, recording 93 receptions for […]

Nacho Alvarez Jr. Dealing With Side Soreness, Won't Start on Thursday

Atlanta Braves infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. (side) had some soreness in his side after sliding on Wednesday night, according to manager Brian Snitker. Alvarez will not start in Thursday's contest against the division-rival Miami Marlins at Truist Park, but it's possible that he'll be available off the bench. Austin Riley (abdomen) is on the injured […]

Tyreek Hill Returns to Practice on Thursday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (undisclosed) returned to practice on Thursday after missing Wednesday's practice due to an undisclosed injury, according to Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post. Schad notes that Hill "mostly worked on lower-body stretching and sprinting" and was "moving well." Hill played through a wrist injury in 2024 that may […]

Chris Sale Throws Successful Sim Game, Rehab Assignment Could Be Close

Atlanta Braves left-hander Chris Sale (ribs) threw a successful 30-pitch simulated game on Thursday and didn't have any issues, and if he feels good on Friday, the next step will be a minor-league rehab assignment, according to David O'Brien of The Athletic. Barring a setback once Sale begins throwing in minor-league games, the 36-year-old veteran […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Looking Good While Taking Batting Practice

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (calf) is hitting bombs in batting practice and also took ground balls on the infield this week, according to The Athletic's David O'Brien. Acuna has is "showing absolutely no lingering sign of the mild right-calf strain that landed him on the 10-day injured list." It was initially feared that […]

Jake Ferguson Injures his Back in Thursday's Practice

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (back) took a shot in training camp practice on Thursday and was down for a bit before heading to the injury tent while grabbing his lower back, according to Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Ferguson stood up for a while and walked around before dropping down to […]

Jeferson Quero Activated from Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers catching prospect Jeferson Quero (shoulder) was activated from the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday. The Brewers' fourth-ranked prospect was dealing with a shoulder sprain and hasn't played since July 23. The 22-year-old got a late start to the season recovering from injuries to his shoulder and hamstring, so he has logged just 30 […]

Jordan James to be Out "A Couple Weeks" With Broken Finger

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Jordan James (finger) broke his finger and will undergo surgery, according to David Lombardi of The Athletic. As a result, James will be out for "a couple weeks," according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. It's tough news for the 21-year-old heading into his first NFL season, but the good […]

Parker Washington Showing Improvement This Summer

Jacksonville Jaguars beat writer John Oehser writes that wide receiver Parker Washington's improvement and approach has been constant since the arrival of new head coach Liam Coen, and the offensive staff "continues to be impressed by Washington's versatility and production." "He can plug and play at different spots and go and execute a wide route […]

Jaydon Blue Leaves With Undisclosed Injury on Thursday

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue (lower body) spent time in the medical tent during Thursday's training camp practice before walking off the field under his own power due to an undisclosed lower-body injury, according to Joseph Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News. Hoyt says that Blue might be done for the day after […]

Matthew Stafford to Work out Saturday, Could Return on Monday

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) will have a workout on Saturday, and if all goes well, he will return to training camp practice on Monday, according to head coach Sean McVay. The head coach emphasized that if this were a game week, Stafford would be cleared to play. The 37-year-old veteran is dealing […]

Roschon Johnson Battling Foot Issue

Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson (foot) was held out of Thursday's practice with a foot injury, according to the Chicago Tribune's Brad Biggs. It's unfortunate news for the former Texas Longhorn, as he's reportedly been the primary short-yardage and goal-line option throughout camp for Chicago. Backfield mate D'Andre Swift is slated to handle most […]

Leodalis De Vries Logs Two Hits, Drives in Three on Wednesday

Athletics shortstop prospect Leodalis De Vries is making a good first impression with his new organization after coming to the A's in the Mason Miller trade. The team's top prospect went 2-for-5 on Wednesday with three RBI, and is now 7-for-25 (.280) with a double, a triple, six RBI, and three runs scored in six […]

Michael Mayer Shining in Camp

ESPN's Ryan McFadden reports that Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer has been a standout in training camp. The Notre Dame product flashed during his rookie campaign, but the addition of Brock Bowers in 2024 was a detriment to Mayer's playing time. While Bowers and new quarterback Geno Smith have quickly gotten on the […]

Aaron Rodgers Won't Play in Steelers Preseason Opener

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin reports that quarterback Aaron Rodgers, among other veterans, will not play in Saturday's preseason opener against the hosting Jacksonville Jaguars. With rookie signal-caller Will Howard (hand) battling a hand issue, fellow QBs Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson are expected to handle the bulk of the reps for the team. […]

Alfredo Duno Gets on Base Four Times on Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds catching prospect Alfredo Duno went 3-for-5 on Wednesday at Single-A Daytona, including a walk, two doubles, two RBI, and a run scored. The Reds' fifth-ranked prospect is 7-for-12 (.583) over his last four games, and is slashing .274/.415/.455 on the year with nine home runs and nearly as many walks (72) as strikeouts […]

Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football? Omarion Hampton, De'Von Achane, Breece Hall, James Cook, Derrick Henry, RJ Harvey, TreVeyon Henderson, Joe Mixon, Jordan Mason, Ashton Jeanty, Nick Chubb

Who Should I Draft? Some common 2025 fantasy football draft decisions are regarding players like Omarion Hampton, De'Von Achane, Breece Hall, James Cook, Derrick Henry, RJ Harvey, TreVeyon Henderson, Joe Mixon, Jordan Mason, Ashton Jeanty, Nick Chubb. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions and build winning teams in 2025. […]

Darius Slayton Out with Undisclosed Injury

The Athletic's Dan Duggan reports that New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (undisclosed) was on the side with trainers at Thursday's team practice. There's been no news regarding what body part is ailing the veteran. Slayton and other Giants' starters are still waiting on word of whether or not they'll suit up for Saturday's […]