Chris Olave Returns To Practice On Wednesday

After leaving practice on Tuesday following a training camp scare where New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (hip) landed on his hip, Olave returned to practice on Wednesday. Hopefully, this is more of a minor bump than anything that will linger throughout camp, but it's excellent news that the 24-year-old Olave returned to the […]

Kent Johnson Fully Healthy Ahead Of New Season

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kent Johnson has fully recovered from shoulder surgery ahead of training camp. "It's great," Johnson told Blue Jackets beat writer Jeff Svoboda of his rehab. "I got cleared 100 percent like almost a month and a half ago, like five weeks. I think I was pretty lucky. I had great people […]

Joe Mixon Making Progress On Calf Injury, On Track To Resume Practicing

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (quadriceps) won't play in Thursday's Hall of Fame game against the Chicago Bears in Canton, OH. That said, Mixon has been making steady progress in his recovery from a minor quad injury that knocked him out of practices early in training camp. After being ruled out of the opening […]

Evgeny Kuznetsov Joins KHL's SKA Saint Petersburg

Russian center Evgeny Kuznetsov has inked a deal with SKA Saint Petersburg of the KHL. The 32-year-old moves back to his homeland after having his contract with Carolina mutually terminated. Kuznetsov reportedly also attracted NHL interest before signing a four-year deal with SKA. A Stanley Cup champion with Washington in 2018, Kuznetsov suited up for […]

Noah Brown Sits Out Practice, Unlikely To Suit Up Thursday

Houston Texans wide receiver Noah Brown (undisclosed) was seen wearing a red shirt on Tuesday, which seems to indicate that he's unlikely to suit up for Thursday's Hall of Fame game when the Texans square off against the Chicago Bears in Canton, OH. With Brown wearing a red shirt, which indicates non-contact, it likely gives […]

Kaiden Guhle Signs Six-Year Extension With Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle signed a six-year extension on Wednesday. The deal, which is worth $33.3 million, will kick in from the 2025-26 NHL campaign. Guhle became the third blue-liner to ink a new contract with the Canadiens this week, joining Justin Barron and Arber Xhekaj. Guhle is the most productive of the three, […]

C.J. Stroud Expected To Sit Thursday, Davis Mills Set To Play

The Houston Texans are expected to sit their starting units in Thursday's Hall of Fame game against the Chicago Bears in Canton, Ohio. That will certainly include second-year quarterback C.J. Stroud, as the Texans are set to start backup quarterback Davis Mills. Replaced as the starter by last season's first-round pick Stroud, Mills figures to […]

Running Back PPR Fantasy Football Rankings (2024) - Preseason Updates

Welcome to our updated running back PPR fantasy football rankings, freshly updated for July 2024 and fantasy football drafts. There are a few offenses that still rely on workhorse running backs, while most teams implement some type of committee. We're here to help you sort through it all and draft winning teams. Not surprisingly, star […]

Non-PPR (Standard) Rankings for 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts: Derrick Henry, Isiah Pacheco, Courtland Sutton, Calvin Ridley, Brock Bowers

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We are rapidly approaching the start of the regular season, with Week 1 about to kick off in 30-plus days. We will be updating fantasy football rankings constantly up until kickoff. Don't play in leagues that reward points for receptions. We've got you covered with our NFL team's updated 2024 fantasy football […]

Predicting the Top 8 Fantasy Football Quarterbacks in 2024

When it comes to selecting a quarterback in your 2024 fantasy football draft, there are usually two schools of thought. Pay up for one of the top options or try to find the next breakout signal-caller later in the draft. There’s merit to both sides of the debate. What’s not up for debate though- having […]

Joe Musgrove To Make First Rehab Start On Sunday

San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove (elbow) will begin his minor-league rehab assignment with an unnamed affiliate, according to manager Mike Shildt. It comes after Musgrove threw 40 pitches during a two-inning simulated game at the team's spring training complex in Arizona on Tuesday against Mariners minor-leaguers. The 31-year-old responded well after that test and […]

Friendly Fire 7/23: Ep. 151 of The Operating Room

Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and Frank Ammirante (@FAmmiranteTFJ) team up to bring you Friendly Fire. This podcast episode is recorded live and covers an array of fantasy football topics ranging from early-round picks like De'Von Achane and Justin Jefferson to Rashod Bateman and Blake Corum! https://www.patreon.com/RotoSurgeon Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel […]

Max Muncy To Start Swinging On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) "crossed a hurdle" in his rehab after going to see a chiropractor. Muncy will start swinging a bat on Thursday, but there's still no timetable for his return from the injured list. It's a big step for the 33-year-old left-handed-swinging veteran, but […]

Justin Wrobleski Sent Back To The Minors

The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned left-handed pitching prospect Justin Wrobleski to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday to make room on the roster for right-hander Jack Flaherty, who was acquired on Tuesday in a trade with the Detroit Tigers. Wrobleski, the team's No. 13 prospect per MLB Pipeline, held his own in his first four big-league […]

Aaron Jones Praised For Versatility By OC Wes Phillips

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones has earned significant praise from offensive coordinator Wes Phillips for his versatility in the passing game, effectiveness in goal-line situations, and strong football IQ. The Vikings plan to leverage Jones in multiple roles across their offense, making him a valuable and versatile asset in today's NFL. Jones showcased his […]