JP Sears Optioned to Triple-A El Paso

The San Diego Padres have optioned left-hander JP Sears to Triple-A El Paso and called up right-hander Alek Jacob. Sears was acquired from the Athletics on July 31 alongside flamethrowing closer Mason Miller. Since then, he has bounced back and forth between Triple-A and the majors, last being recalled on August 20. The 29-year-old has […]

Trevor Siemian Released

The Tennessee Titans released quarterback Trevor Siemian on Tuesday. However, they'd like to bring him back as a member of their practice squad, according to Paul Kuharsky. The 33-year-old journeyman yo-yoed between the Titans' active roster and practice squad in 2024, but he didn't appear in any games. He rejoined the Titans as a free […]

Deuce Vaughn Waived

The Dallas Cowboys waived running back Deuce Vaughn on Tuesday, but he could return as a member of the team's practice squad, according to Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News. Now 23 years old, Vaughn joined the Cowboys as a sixth-round pick from Kansas State in 2023. He appeared in 14 games in his […]

Roansy Contreras the Likely Candidate to Start Wednesday for Orioles

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Roansy Contreras is reportedly the likely starter candidate for Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox, though the team has not made an official announcement. Contreras has yet to pitch in the majors this season after bouncing around during the offseason. The 25-year-old has spent most of 2025 with Triple-A Norfolk, where […]

Case Keenum Earns Roster Spot

Chicago Bears quarterback Case Keenum (leg) has made the 53-man roster and will open 2025 as the team's third-string signal-caller. Keenum has been dealing with a minor leg injury this month, but it won't be enough to keep him off the roster. The well-traveled 37-year-old joined the Bears in free agency in April after a […]

Francisco Alvarez Set for Rehab Assignment Wednesday; September Return in Sight

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (thumb) is scheduled to begin his rehab assignment Wednesday as he works his way back from a thumb ligament sprain. The injury occurred August 17 during the Little League Classic, and he was placed on the injured list the next day. The 23-year-old has been aggressive in his recovery, […]

Jalen McMillan Placed on Injured Reserve With Return Designation

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed wide receiver Jalen McMillan (neck) on Injured Reserve with a return designation on Tuesday. The move means that McMillan will be eligible to come back in Week 5, but he may have to miss more time than that as he recovers from a sprained neck. The 23-year-old suffered the injury […]

Pablo Lopez Set for Second Rehab Start Tuesday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Pablo Lopez (shoulder) is scheduled to make his second rehab start Tuesday for Triple-A St. Paul in Toledo. If all goes well, Lopez is expected to follow a standard buildup and reach four innings or roughly 65 pitches. The righty has been on the 60-day injured list since June 5 with a […]

Isaiah Likely Avoids Injured Reserve

Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely (foot) has avoided the Injured Reserve and will open the season on the team's 53-man roster. Likely underwent surgery on his foot after suffering a small fracture on July 29, but he has recovered quickly enough that he'll be available early in the season. The 25-year-old set career highs […]

Luis Robert Jr. Exits Early With Hamstring Soreness

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (hamstring) left Tuesday's game early with left-hamstring soreness after grounding out in his only at-bat of the night. Michael A. Taylor took over in center field in the top of the fourth inning. Robert Jr. will undergo further evaluation, and the severity of the injury remains unknown. The […]

Xavier Gipson Expected to Make Jets' 53-Man Roster

New York Jets wide receiver Xavier Gipson (shoulder) is expected to make the team's initial 53-man roster, according to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. Gipson missed New York's final preseason game with a shoulder injury and is questionable for Week 1. The 24-year-old's primary utility through his first two NFL seasons has been on special […]

Seahawks Release Marquez Valdes-Scantling

The Seattle Seahawks have released veteran wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling, per Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic. Dugar writes that Valdes-Scantling opened training camp with the first-team offense, but was surpassed by rookie wide receiver Tory Horton over the course of the preseason. Horton (ankle) is dealing with a minor ankle issue, but is expected to […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. Released by 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers are releasing running back Jeff Wilson Jr., according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The 29-year-old signed with San Francisco just over two weeks ago, but will now be looking for a new home. The 49ers improved their running back depth quite substantially by acquiring Brian Robinson Jr. from the Washington Commanders on […]

Jalen Royals Misses Practice on Tuesday

Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Jalen Royals (knee) did not practice on Tuesday, per Charles Goldman of A to Z Sports. Royals has now been out for over a week as he battles knee tendinitis. A fourth-round pick out of Utah State, Royals was reportedly turning some heads in training camp before getting injured. […]

Travis Homer Placed on Injured Reserve with Return Designation

Chicago Bears running back Travis Homer (calf) has been placed on injured reserve with a return designation, per an announcement from the team. The return designation means Homer must miss the first four games of the season, but will have a chance to play in 2025. With or without Homer, the Bears are thin at […]

Chris Godwin Passes Physical, Will be Activated From PUP List

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (ankle) has passed his physical, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. That will clear Godwin to be activated from the physically unable to perform list and allow him to begin practicing within the first four weeks of the season. Godwin suffered a dislocated ankle in Week 7 of 2024 […]

Chargers Release Taylor Heinicke

The Los Angeles Chargers have released quarterback Taylor Heinicke, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Heinicke was outplayed in the preseason by Trey Lance, who has made the team and will serve as the backup to Justin Herbert in Los Angeles. The 32-year-old Heinicke has played seven seasons in the NFL and made 29 […]

Panthers Release Hunter Renfrow

The Carolina Panthers released veteran wide receiver Hunter Renfrow on roster cutdown day on Tuesday, according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Renfrow's comeback will have to happen elsewhere unless he returns to Carolina on their practice squad. The 29-year-old former Pro Bowler dealt with health issues at the end of his tenure with […]

Toughest Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Matchups: Early-Season Strength of Schedule Losers (2025)

After examining the receiving data allowed by coverage, we projected a strength of schedule for receivers based on the first four weeks of games. This doesn’t mean we should sit all the receivers. However, we might want to downgrade or lower expectations given how the camp news and team situations shake out over the next […]

Cowboys Place Jonathan Mingo on Injured Reserve

The Dallas Cowboys placed wide receiver Jonathan Mingo (knee) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday but designated him for a return, which means that Mingo will be eligible to rejoin the active roster after missing the first four games. The 24-year-old wideout is still recovering from a PCL sprain in his right knee that he suffered […]

Darnell Mooney Avoids Injured Reserve

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (shoulder) has avoided landing on Injured Reserve to start the 2025 season, even though he has not practiced since the first day of training camp in late July, according to Marc Raimondi of ESPN. It means that the Falcons think Mooney could be available within the team's first four […]

Efton Chism III, Kendrick Bourne Make Final Roster

The New England Patriots announced their 53-man roster on Tuesday, and both rookie Efton Chism III (ankle, foot) and Kendrick Bourne (leg) were included despite dealing with injuries during training camp. The 23-year-old Chism was a nice story in training camp after going undrafted out of Eastern Washington. While he turned heads during practices this […]

Cedric Tillman Back at Practice on Tuesday

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman (thumb) was back at practice on Tuesday, according to Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram. Tillman is back on the field after missing almost a full week with a minor thumb injury. Now that the 25-year-old is back at practice, he should be good to go for the Week […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Wide Receiver Rankings (August Updates): Emeka Egbuka, Luther Burden, Matthew Golden, Dont'e Thornton, Kyle Williams

It's go time for fantasy football, and redraft, dynasty, and rookie drafts are all in full swing. To find the top sleepers and must-have first-year players, check out our updated 2025 fantasy football rookie wide receiver rankings. Below, you will find out where key first-year pass-catchers such as Emeka Egbuka, Luther Burden III, Matthew Golden, […]

Browns Plan on Having More Than Two Running Backs on the Roster

The current Cleveland Browns' running back room includes only Jerome Ford and rookie Dylan Sampson, but it sounds as though the team plans on going into the regular season with more than just Ford and Sampson. "There will be more than two running backs on this team," head coach Kevin Stefanski said. Cleveland cut Pierre […]

Willson Contreras Issued Six-Game Suspension

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras has received a six-game suspension for his on-field actions during Monday's game. Contreras was also handed an undisclosed fine. The veteran slugger has decided to appeal his suspension, which means he will play on Tuesday against the division-rival Pittsburgh Pirates. Contreras is allowed to continue playing until the […]

Will Jordan Love Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Who needs a healthy hand when you play quarterback in the NFL? Well, a non-throwing hand, at least. That's the injury Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love is managing as the regular season rapidly approaches. The fantasy success of not only Love, but the rest of his Packers teammates, rides on his left hand. Will […]

Jackson Chourio Could Return This Weekend

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio (hamstring) is scheduled to play seven innings in the outfield with Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday. The hope is that Chourio is ready to rejoin the Brewers roster by this weekend. Chourio reportedly looked tentative while running the bases over the weekend. The team has decided to give him a few […]

Jacob Lopez Goes to 15-Day Injured List

Athletics starting pitcher Jacob Lopez (elbow) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. Lopez suffered a left elbow sprain during Sunday's game. The southpaw was crushed for nine earned runs over two innings of work during that outing. Despite that, Lopez holds a quality 4.08 ERA and a 113/37 K/BB ratio across 21 […]

Is Roschon Johnson or Kyle Monangai the RB2 for the Bears? Which Chicago Running Back Should You Draft in 2025?

The Chicago Bears have a new offense in place under head coach Ben Johnson, and the early returns from preseason have looked very promising. While D'Andre Swift is in line to carry most of the workload, Johnson relied on a rotation of running backs the last few years in Detroit, making both David Montgomery and […]