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Kyle Lauletta Looking Like A Rookie
New York Giants rookie quarterback Kyle Lauletta is experiencing rookie growing pains at training camp. He threw an interception and overthrew a bunch of deep balls in practice on Monday. It's looking more and more likely that Davis Webb will back up Eli Manning to start the regular season. Lauletta, a fourth-round pick, can be […]
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Braxton Berrios Working Behind Riley McCarron
New England Patriots wide receiver Braxton Berrios, a sixth-round pick, has been working mostly behind Riley McCarron in training camp after missing most of the spring with an undisclosed injury. Berrios and McCarron both play the slot and can return punts. They are just receiver depth right now for the Patriots and are fighting for […]
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Dallas' Passing Offense Remains A Work In Progress
The Dallas Cowboys passing attack remains a work in progress seven padded practices into training camp without Dez Bryant and Jason Witten, according to offensive coordinator Scott Linehan. Quarterback Dak Prescott has looked like a veteran at times but has also made poor decisions. But his accuracy has slightly improved in seven-on-seven drills this summer, […]
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Jordan Reed Still Behind In Training Camp
Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (toes) is still behind the others in training camp after not being able to start running until a month before camp. He said he wants to see "more burst, quickness, speed." "I feel pretty good man. I feel good cutting on it. The only thing I have to work […]
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Antonio Callaway, Rashard Higgins Fighting For No. 3 Job
Cleveland Browns wide receivers Antonio Callaway and Rashard Higgins will battle for the No. 3 receiving job after the team traded Corey Coleman to the Bills. Callaway and Higgins were split out wide with Jarvis Landry in the slot in some formations during 11-on-11 drills in practice on Monday, but Josh Gordon also has yet […]
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Josh Gordon To Be Added To Roster By Tuesday
The Cleveland Browns are expected to move wide receiver Josh Gordon from the did not report list to the roster by Tuesday in order to prevent him from losing an accrued season toward free agency while he's tending to his health, according to a source. The Browns will then put him on the reserve list […]
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J.A. Happ On Track To Return Thursday
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said starting pitcher J.A. Happ (illness) is on track to return from the disabled list and start on Thursday. The left-hander isn't contagious anymore and is feeling much better. Happ will have missed just one start with his new team after looking good in his debut in pinstripes against […]
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Brandon Belt Takes Batting Practice
San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) took batting practice on Monday but still hasn't been cleared to run. He is hoping to return from the disabled list later this week. That might be a tough goal given the fact that Belt hasn't done any running at all since being injured almost two weeks […]
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Mike Trout Receives Cortisone Injection
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) continues to experience soreness in his right wrist and received a cortisone injection on Monday. He remains day-to-day. However, if he doesn't improve soon, the Angels could be forced to put him on the disabled list. Trout is one of the best all-around players in the game but […]
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Ezekiel Ansah Removed From PUP List
The Detroit Lions removed defensive end Ezekiel Ansah (knee) from the Physically Unable to Perform list, and he will return to practice on Monday. The Lions are hoping that the 29-year-old can step up for them this year and play his first full season since 2015. In 14 games for Detroit in 2017, Ansah had […]
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Vontaze Burfict Cleared To Practice
Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict (hamstring) has been cleared to practice on Monday and has been removed from the Non-Football Injury list. The polarizing linebacker last played on Dec. 24 after a concussion kept him out of two games earlier in the month. Burfict played in just 10 games last year due to injuries, and […]
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J.J. Watt Ready To Bounce Back
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (leg) believes that he is ready to bounce back and that he will be great again in 2018 after missing 24 of 32 games due to injuries the last two years. From 2012 to 2015, Watt had an amazing 69 sacks. In comparison, Lawrence Taylor had 63 sacks in […]
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Gerald Everett Dealing With Shoulder Injury
Los Angeles Rams tight end Gerald Everett (shoulder), who is set to be the backup to Tyler Higbee in his second season, did not travel to Baltimore for the first preseason game due to a shoulder sprain. Before his injury, Everett had vaulted himself into the consideration for serious playing time and had one of […]
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Cordarrelle Patterson Stepping Up
New England Patriots wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson has been making highlight-reel catches in practices at training camp and has been turning heads. “He’s a hard-working guy,” head coach Bill Belichick said. “He’s out there every single day. He’s improved every day. He has skills in offense and the kicking game in a number of different […]
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Zach Ertz Out For Third Straight Day
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz is out of practice for a third straight day with an undisclosed injury. It's something to monitor as the Eagles approach their first preseason game. Ertz is set to be a strong TE1 option once again after a career-high eight touchdowns in 2017. He has three straight seasons of […]
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A.J. Pollock Giving His Lower Body A Rest
Updating a previous report, Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder A.J. Pollock is out on Monday with "lower body tiredness." Pollock said he will be back in the lineup on Tuesday. It looks like he's just taking the day off to give his lower body a little rest. There's nothing to see here. Pollock has been great for […]
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Matt Shoemaker Throwing Monday
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker (forearm) played aggressive long toss and is now throwing in the bullpen on Monday. Shoemaker has only made one start this year because of injury, but he has time to make a return down the stretch. Of course, fantasy owners shouldn't be counting on him in the final […]
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Mike Trout Still Out Monday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) is out again on Monday. It's the fifth straight absence for Trout, so a disabled list stint could be coming for the star outfielder. Make plans just in case if you haven't already. Outfielder Eric Young Jr. is starting in center field and is hitting ninth against Tigers […]
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Trenton Cannon Turning Heads In Camp
New York Jets rookie running back Trenton Cannon has been turning heads in training camp with his speed and was one of the stars in a scrimmage at Rutgers, running for 50 yards on 10 carries with two catches for 13 yards. He has become the leading candidate for the No. 3 job with Elijah […]
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Sam Darnold Has Fair Shot To Win Starting QB Job
New York Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold "has a very fair shot" of winning the starting quarterback job going into Week 1, according to sources. Darnold must continue to improve, though, and his preseason performance will be critical. The Jets have liked what they've seen so far, but Darnold is still just 21 years old […]
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Blake Bortles Finally Pain-Free
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (wrist) said he is finally pain-free for the first time since 2016. As a result, he's had the best offseason and training camp so far of his career. Bortles had three cortisone injections last year but played through the injury into the playoffs. He underwent surgery on Jan. 26 to […]
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Chad Bettis To Start Tuesday
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chad Bettis (finger) will come off the disabled list and make the start on Tuesday against the Pirates at Coors Field. Bettis should be avoided like the plague in this start. Not only is he making his first start off the DL, but the Pirates have been hot and Bettis has […]
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Kenyan Drake, Frank Gore Listed Atop Depth Chart
The Miami Dolphins list running back Kenyan Drake or Frank Gore as their starting running backs on their first unofficial depth chart, but head coach Adam Gase said it doesn't mean anything. “I wouldn’t look too much into this depth chart," Gase said. Drake is fully expected to see the lion's share of the touches […]
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Ricardo Allen Signs Three-Year Extension
The Atlanta Falcons agreed on a three-year, $19.5 million extension with free safety Ricardo Allen on Monday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Allen was drafted in the fifth round of the 2014 draft and has played in all but two games the last three years. He is a reliable presence in the secondary for […]
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A.Q. Shipley Out For The Year
Arizona Cardinals starting center A.Q. Shipley (knee) tore the ACL in his left knee on Saturday and is out for the season, according to head coach Steve Wilks. It's a big blow to an improved Arizona offensive line. Rookie Mason Cole may now be in line to start immediately in Week 1.
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Odell Beckham Jr. Could Become Highest Paid Receiver
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and his agent, Zeke Sandhu, were engaged in "good-faith negotiations" with the Giants over the weekend, and Beckham could land a deal that makes him the highest paid wide receiver in the NFL, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The two sides haven't agreed yet, but they […]
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Malcolm Mitchell Being Released
The New England Patriots will release wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell (knee) on Monday, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. Mitchell had a procedure on his knee last month, but there was hope over the weekend that he could return after being seen at practice in pads. He had 32 catches for 401 yards and […]
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Michael Pineda Looks Good In Rehab Outing
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda (elbow) touched 94 mph with his fastball in his rehab outing on Monday and sat in the 91-93 mph range in the Gulf Coast League. Pineda last pitched for the Yankees in 2017 before undergoing Tommy John surgery. He has strikeout upside, but he must first prove to fantasy […]
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Yu Darvish To Throw Sim Game Wednesday
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish (elbow) will throw a simulated game on Wednesday. Darvish is inching closer to being able to go on a rehab assignment. He's been a bust for fantasy owners and the Cubs in his first year in Chicago, going 1-3 with a 4.95 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 49 strikeouts in […]
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Tyson Ross To Pitch Out Of Bullpen
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Tyson Ross, who was claimed off waivers on Sunday from the Padres, is expected to join the active roster on Tuesday, but he will initially pitch out of the bullpen. His last relief appearance came back in 2013. Ross was having a pretty decent season with the Friars, going 6-9 with […]
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