Must-Have Fantasy Football Slot Wide Receivers: 2025 Draft Targets and Value Picks

Last offseason, we wrote about notable slot receivers, including Jayden Reed and Chris Godwin. We're back here again, examining slot receivers heading into the 2025 season. There's value in researching team-level trends before deep-diving into the player data. The teams that targeted the slot at the highest rate include the Panthers, Seahawks, Cowboys, Bills, and […]

Ar'Darius Washington Goes on PUP List

The Baltimore Ravens placed safety Ar'Darius Washington (Achilles) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Thursday after he tore his Achilles in May. Washington won't be practicing with the Ravens during training camp or playing in preseason games, but the 25-year-old defensive back is holding out hope that he can rejoin the defense late […]

Lamar Jackson to be Even Better in 2025?

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson finished the 2024 season with career-highs in passing yards (4,172), completions (316) and touchdown passes (41) while throwing only four interceptions on 474 attempts. He added 915 yards on the ground and passed Michael Vick for all-time rushing yards by a QB. Jackson is scary good as a passer and […]

Tre Harris Agrees to Terms on Rookie Deal

Los Angeles Chargers second-round wide receiver Tre Harris agreed to terms on his four-year rookie deal on Thursday, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Harris didn't report to training camp when the rest of the team's rookies did earlier this week, but now that he's under contract, he can join the rest of his teammates […]

Justin Herbert Off to Good Start at Training Camp

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is off to a strong start at training camp on the first day of practice on Thursday, according to Chargers.com's Eric Smith. Herbert connected with receiver Jalen Reagor on a 50-yard touchdown in 11-on-11 work. The 27-year-old was also sharp during 7-on-7 drills, finding rookie wideout Keandre Lambert-Smith for […]

Jameson Williams Earning Rave Reviews from Lions Coaches

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has been the subject of frequent praise from the team's coaching staff this offseason, according to Colton Pouncy of The Athletic. The 24-year-old Williams has been the subject of some trade speculation this offseason, as he's entering the fourth year of his rookie contract and could hit free agency […]

Kyle Gibson Retiring From Baseball

Free-agent starting pitcher Kyle Gibson has announced that he is retiring from professional baseball on Thursday. Most recently, Gibson pitched in Triple-A with the Tampa Bay Rays before opting out of his deal in mid-June. Gibson pitched well during his stint with the Rays, but he wasn't able to draw any interest from other organizations. […]

Christian Mahogany Expected to Start for Lions

Detroit Lions guard Christian Mahogany is expected to step into a full-time starting role in 2025, according to Colton Pouncy of The Athletic. The Lions drafted Mahogany in the sixth round out of Boston College in 2024, and he played well in a spot-starter role as a rookie. Pro Football Focus graded Mahogany seventh-highest out […]

Justin Foscue Recalled on Thursday

Texas Rangers infielder Justin Foscue was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday. Foscue is back on the big league roster after being sent down on July 5 due to a lack of playing time. The assumption is that Foscue will be a platoon option at first base with Jake Burger (quad) still sidelined. Foscue […]

Zach Allen an Extension Candidate in Denver?

A "massive" contract extension that reflects Denver Broncos defensive lineman Zach Allen's impact on the team could "soon be on the way," according to Nick Kosmider of The Athletic. Allen is entering the final season of the three-year, $47.75 million contract he signed with Denver in March 2023. He turns 28 in August and is […]

Ronaldo Hernandez Signs With Red Sox

According to Chris Cotillo, the Boston Red Sox have signed catcher Ronaldo Hernandez to a minor-league deal. This looks like a depth move for Boston after they recently traded Blake Sabol to the Chicago White Sox. Hernandez is slashing .221/.287/.351 with two home runs and 13 RBI across 25 games in Triple-A with the New […]

Zaire Franklin May Miss Start of Training Camp

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin's (ankle) "availability for the start of training camp remains unclear," according to James Boyd of The Athletic. Franklin underwent surgery on his left ankle in May, missing all of the team's spring practices as a result. The 28-year-old has played at least 16 games in each of his seven NFL […]

Josh Winckowski Begins Throwing

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Josh Winckowski (elbow) is currently in the early stages of a throwing program, according to Chris Cotillo. Winckowski suffered a right flexor strain in Triple-A during mid-May. He has been sidelined since then, but is eligible to return from the injured list in early August. Winckowski has only pitched in […]

Damian Lillard Returning to Portland

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, free-agent guard Damian Lillard (Achilles) agreed to a three-year, $42 million contract to return to the Portland Trail Blazers. Lillard, the No. 6 overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, spent 11 seasons with the Blazers before being traded to Milwaukee in September 2023. Unfortunately, he wasn't nearly as productive […]

Mason Taylor to Play "Crucial" Role in Jets' Offense

New York Jets tight end Mason Taylor is "going to be a crucial part of the offense immediately," according to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. A second-round pick out of LSU, Taylor appears to be the clear top dog in a Jets tight end room that also includes Jeremy Ruckert, Stone Smartt, and Zack Kuntz. […]