Tyrone Tracy Jr. is 100 Percent the RB1 in New York

ESPN's Jordan Raanan said on Sirius XM Fantasy Radio that New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. is 100% the team's unquestioned RB1 going into the 2025 season. "There is no competition," Raanan said. There have been questions around how much work Tracy will share with rookie Cam Skattebo (hamstring), who recently injured his […]

Packers Have Confidence in Chris Brooks as RB2

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said there's nothing that running back Chris Brooks can't do and also expressed confidence in Brooks as the team's RB2 behind Josh Jacobs with both Emanuel Wilson and MarShawn Lloyd out with injuries currently at training camp. Brooks and Wilson stepped up behind Jacobs in 2024 with Lloyd […]

Matthew Golden Still Running With Starters in Two-Receiver Sets

Green Bay Packers rookie first-round wide receiver Matthew Golden continues to run with the first-team offense in two-receiver sets in training camp practices. Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks have been sidelined at camp with minor injuries, but Golden's presence in two-receiver sets is notable nonetheless, especially with Christian Watson (knee) expected to begin the season […]

Tucker Kraft Back on the Field on Tuesday

Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft (groin) is back at Tuesday's training camp practice after missing time with a groin injury. Kraft took a step forward in Year 2 in 2024 with 50 catches on 70 targets for 707 yards and seven touchdowns in 17 regular-season games for the Packers. The 24-year-old could have […]

Is Marvin Mims Jr. or Devaughn Vele the WR2 for the Broncos? Which Denver Wide Receiver Should You Draft in 2025?

The Denver Broncos' offense took a huge step forward last year with the emergence of rookie quarterback Bo Nix. Nix proved an excellent fit for Coach Sean Payton's offense and gave Broncos fans plenty of reasons for optimism coming into 2025. This offseason, the team overhauled the running back room and also locked up veteran […]

Liam Hendriks Expects to Return This Season

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said over the weekend that injured reliever Liam Hendriks (hip) was unlikely to return this season. It turns out that Hendriks does expect to come back, as he told reporters on Monday that Cora's statement was "a slip of the tongue." The Red Sox have gone most of 2025 […]

Mark Leiter Jr. Expected to Return Tuesday

New York Yankees reliever Mark Leiter Jr. (leg) is expected to come off the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Erik Boland of Newsday reports. The Yankees have already cleared space in their bullpen by optioning right-hander Jake Bird to Triple-A Scranton Wilkes/Barre and designating righty JT Brubaker for assignment. Leiter last pitched July 6 before going […]

Jayden Higgins Listed as Starter on First Unofficial Depth Chart

The Houston Texans released their first unofficial depth chart of the preseason on Tuesday, and rookie wide receiver Jayden Higgins was listed as a starter next to Nico Collins and Christian Kirk. As we always say, take unofficial depth charts with a grain of sand in the preseason. It's a good sign for the 22-year-old […]

Jake Bird Demoted to Triple-A

The New York Yankees announced that they have optioned reliever Jake Bird to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. It's not official yet, but the team is expected to activate fellow reliever Mark Leiter Jr. (leg) from the 15-day injured list to take Bird's spot. Along with David Bednar and Camilo Doval, the right-handed Bird was one of three […]

Brendan Rodgers Begins Light Jogging, Throwing

Houston Astros second baseman Brendan Rodgers (head) remains in concussion protocol, but he has begun light jogging and throwing. Rodgers originally went on the 10-day injured list in mid-June with an oblique strain. In his first Triple-A rehab game on July 18, he suffered more serious injuries - a concussion and a nasal fracture - […]

Mike Gesicki Won't Play in Preseason Opener

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki (undisclosed) will not play in the preseason opener on Thursday against the Philadelphia Eagles due to an undisclosed injury, according to Ben Baby of ESPN. Gesicki said he'd be questionable but optimistic if it was a game week during the regular season. The Bengals will play their starters for […]

Nestor Cortes to Make Padres Debut on Wednesday

San Diego Padres left-hander Nestor Cortes (elbow) will make his team debut Wednesday with a start against the Arizona Diamondbacks. It'll also be the first appearance in the majors since April 3 for Cortes, who was on the shelf with an elbow strain for four months. The Padres acquired Cortes from Milwaukee at the July […]

Nick Lodolo Could Land on 15-Day Injured List

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (finger) exited his start against the Chicago Cubs on Monday after 1 2/3 scoreless innings because of a blister on his left index finger. Lodolo didn't seem worried about it afterward, but given that the hurler has had problems with blisters in the past, manager Terry Francona suggested he could […]

Marquise Brown Still Not Practicing

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise Brown (ankle) remains absent at training camp practice on Tuesday, according to Pete Sweeney of Arrowhead Pride. While the Chiefs continue to say that Hollywood's ankle injury isn't serious, it's now been a week since he last practiced. It means that the 28-year-old will almost certainly be held out […]

Baker Mayfield Back at Practice on Tuesday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (hand) is back at training camp practice on Tuesday after missing two days last week with a hand contusion that he suffered when he hit a teammate's helmet on a follow-through. Mayfield's injury was never considered serious and he'll be ready to go when the regular season kicks off […]

Cade Cavalli to Start for Nationals on Wednesday

The Washington Nationals will call up right-hander Cade Cavalli from Triple-A Rochester to start against the Athletics on Wednesday, Grant Paulsen of 106.7 The Fan reports. It'll be the first appearance in the bigs for Cavalli since he made one start in 2022. The former first-round pick from the 2020 draft missed all of 2023 […]

Rams, Kyren Williams Agree to Three-Year Extension

The Los Angeles Rams and running back Kyren Williams agreed to a three-year, $33 million extension on Tuesday, including $23 million in guarantees, according to agents Drew and Jason Rosenhaus. Williams gets rewarded with a new deal after topping 1,000 yards rushing in each of the last two seasons with the rams. Last year in […]

Jordan Mason a "Massive" Part of Minnesota's Offseason Plan

Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason was viewed as a "massive" part of Minnesota's offseason plan, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell. During the spring, the Vikings acquired Mason via a trade. During the 2024 campaign, Mason emerged as a key contributor to the San Francisco rushing attack when Christian McCaffrey was sidelined. On a […]

A.J. Brown Not Practicing on Tuesday, Eagles Remain "Cautious"

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (hamstring) is not participating again in practice on Tuesday. However, Zach Berman of PHLY noted that the team is likely exercising caution with their top wideout given that we are still in the early stages of the preseason. However, fantasy managers should continue to keep a close eye on […]

Mason Taylor Dealing with High-Ankle Sprain

New York Jets rookie tight end Mason Taylor (ankle) has been diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain, according to Connor Hughes of SNY. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he could be sidelined for at least the opening game of the preseason and potentially longer, given the severity. The Jets selected the former […]

Nate Hobbs Will Miss the Rest of the Preseason

Green Bay Packers cornerback Nate Hobbs (knee) had knee surgery on Saturday but could still be ready for his Packers debut in Week 1 against the Lions, according to ESPN's Rob Demovsky. He will miss the preseason, though, after undergoing the procedure to repair a partial meniscus tear. Hobbs played the first four seasons of […]

Matthew Stafford has Not Practiced, but Rams Not Concerned

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) still has yet to practice for the Rams this preseason, but the team seems to be managing his workload carefully. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, "This sounds more like a maintenance issue ... and they feel like if there were a game today, Stafford would be able to […]

Joe Burrow Will Play Several Series on Thursday

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and other big-name starters will play "several series" in the team's first preseason game this Thursday against the Eagles, according to coach Zac Taylor. They'll also get even more work in the second week of the preseason against the Commanders. Taylor said it's a new way for the team to […]

Jaylen Warren Listed as Steelers Starting Running Back

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren was listed as the top running back on the team's initial preseason depth chart. Veteran Kenneth Gainwell is listed behind only Warren, while rookie Kaleb Johnson is the third back on the depth chart. Johnson has been struggling with pass coverage, according to reports, which could limit his role […]

DeMario Douglas Has Been Patriots Second-Best Receiver in Training Camp

New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas has been the team's "second-best wide receiver" to date in training camp practices, according to Chad Graff of The Athletic. Despite this, Graff writes that Douglas' playing time could be limited because he only works from the slot. In 17 games (seven starts) for New England last season, […]

Victor Vodnik and Juan Mejia Will Share the Closer Role in Colorado

Colorado Rockies relief pitchers Victor Vodnik and Juan Mejia will share closing opportunities while Seth Halvorsen (elbow) is on the 15-day injured list, according to interim manager Warren Schaeffer. Both are 25-year-old righties, so there isn't an obvious split to target one over the other based on matchup. Vodnik has a 3.55 ERA and 4.05 […]

Seth Halvorsen Could Return This Season

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Seth Halvorsen (elbow) has been diagnosed with a mild flexor strain and will not need surgery, according to interim manager Warren Schaeffer. Schaeffer called it, "a good report from an MRI" and added that Halvorsen could potentially pitch again this year. The 25-year-old righty has been the Rockies' primary closer this […]

Cade Otton Missing Practice on Tuesday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (hamstring) will remain out for the team's practice on Tuesday, according to Greg Auman of Fox Sports. Otton has been sidelined for over a week with what Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles described as a "mild" hamstring strain. There's been no indication as of yet that Otton is […]

George Springer Scheduled for Rehab Assignment

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (concussion) is slated to get in a rehab game either Tuesday or Wednesday, and he could be back in the lineup for the first-place Blue Jays relatively quickly if all goes well. Springer landed on the 7-day concussion injured list on Friday after being hit in the head by […]

Shane Bieber Lined Up for a Rehab Start Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Shane Bieber (elbow) will make a rehab start for Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday and should get one more rehab start before a decision is made to join the big league team, according to Blue Jays manager John Schneider. The Blue Jays acquired the former AL Cy Young award winner at […]