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Jaylen Waddle Expected To Play In Week 1
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (quadriceps), who was limited in practice on Wednesday, is expected to play on Sunday in the Week 1 regular season opener against the New England Patriots. Waddle was seen warming up for practice with the team on Thursday as well. The 23-year-old second-year pass-catcher didn't have a sleeve on... Read More
Darren Waller Not On Week 1 Injury Report
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) was not listed on the team's Week 1 injury report on Wednesday, and he's good to go for the regular season opener on Sunday against the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers. Waller missed a lot of time in training camp with a hamstring injury and while he was... Read More
Michael Gallup "Looks Really Good"
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said that wide receiver Michael Gallup (knee) "looks really good" physically. McCarthy said the team would also consider playing Gallup in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night "if he practices today." Gallup has already ruled himself out for the season opener, and it would go... Read More
Roquan Smith Not On Week 1 Injury Report
Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith was not listed on the team's Week 1 injury report on Wednesday. Smith has been dealing with undisclosed tightness and didn't play in the team's preseason finale as a result. However, he looks good to go for the regular season opener this Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. The 25-year-old... Read More
Saints Sign Wyatt Davis
The New Orleans Saints signed offensive guard Wyatt Davis off the New York Giants practice squad to their active roster on Thursday. The former Minnesota Vikings third-round pick will now serve as offensive line depth in New Orleans heading into the team's Week 1 regular season matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. The 23-year-old from Ohio... Read More
Zach Ertz Not Present On Thursday
Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz (calf) wasn't seen at Thursday's practice in the portion open to the media. Ertz was limited at practice on Wednesday, but the Cardinals might just be giving the veteran a day of rest as the Week 1 regular season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs approaches on Sunday. The... Read More
Chris Godwin Not Seen At Practice
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (knee) was not at practice on Thursday at the portion open to the media. Godwin put in a full practice on Wednesday and has ditched the brace for his surgically repaired right knee, so this is a step back. However, the 26-year-old could end up being listed as... Read More
Miles Sanders Will Play In Week 1
Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (hamstring) said he "absolutely" is ready to go and will play in Week 1 against the Detroit Lions on Sunday in the regular season opener. Sanders was able to practice in full on Wednesday, so he appears ready to go entering the weekend. The 25-year-old didn't help his fantasy... Read More
Tyler O'Neill Out With Stiff Neck
Updating a previous report, St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that outfielder Tyler O'Neill (neck) woke up with a stiff neck on Thursday, which is why he was scratched from the starting lineup against the Washington Nationals. If the game had been later, he likely would have played. It doesn't sound like much of... Read More
Gerrit Cole Fans 14 In Win Over Twins
New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole was on his game in the 7-1 win over the Minnesota Twins in the second game of a doubleheader on Wednesday. Cole struck out a season-high 14 batters while allowing just one earned run on five hits in 6 2/3 innings. He also walked two batters and allowed... Read More
MRI Exam Confirms Ankle Sprain For Willson Contreras
An MRI exam on Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (ankle) on Wednesday confirmed that he's dealing with a left ankle sprain. Contreras was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, but it remains to be seen if he'll be able to return when he's first eligible on Sept. 13. The 30-year-old has been one... Read More
Nick Senzel Back In The Lineup
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (ankle) is back in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Chicago Cubs, serving as the designated hitter and batting seventh against right-hander Adrian Sampson. Senzel sprained his ankle in the game on Tuesday and didn't play on Wednesday, but he won't end up missing much time after all. The... Read More
Tyler O'Neill Scratched, Alec Burleson Making Debut
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill was scratched from the team's starting lineup on Thursday against the Washington Nationals due to undisclosed reasons. Rookie outfielder Alec Burleson is also making his major league debut in right field, and he will hit seventh in the batting order against Nationals right-hander Josiah Gray. Check back for an... Read More
Huascar Ynoa Undergoes Tommy John Surgery
Atlanta Braves right-hander Huascar Ynoa (elbow) underwent successful Tommy John surgery to reconstruct the ulnar collateral ligament in his right arm. Dr. Keith Meister performed the procedure in Arlington, Texas. The 24-year-old hadn't pitched in the minor leagues for Triple-A Gwinnett since Aug. 24, and now we know why. After going under the knife for... Read More
Zach Eflin To Start Rehab Assignment Friday
Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zach Eflin (knee) will begin a minor league rehab assignment on Friday at Triple-A Lehigh Valley. He'll start the game but treat it like a relief appearance. Eflin will return to the major league roster this month and pitch out of the bullpen, so he won't be stretched out on his rehab... Read More
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Going For MRI
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (hamstring) is going for an MRI exam on Thursday after he left Wednesday's game early against the Baltimore Orioles with what the team described as left hamstring discomfort. Gurriel landed awkwardly at first base while trying to beat out an infield ground ball. Toronto will view his MRI... Read More
Wander Franco Could Return Friday
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (hand, wrist) will meet with the team in New York and is set to be activated from the injured list this weekend, possibly as early as Friday, according to president of baseball operations Erik Neander. Wednesday's minor league rehab game with Triple-A Durham was a big step for Franco,... Read More
Shaquille Leonard A Full Participant In Practice
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. Leonard is back to practicing in full, but it doesn't necessarily mean he'll play in the Week 1 regular season opener this Sunday against the Houston Texans. Therefore, fantasy managers in IDP fantasy formats should make sure they a backup plan in... Read More
Lamar Jackson Has Friday Deadline For Contract Extension
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson told reporters on Wednesday that his deadline to get a long-term contract extension done with the team is this Friday before the Week 1 regular season opener against the New York Jets this Sunday. There were reports earlier on Wednesday that suggested there was pessimism that the two sides would... Read More
Velus Jones Jr. Does Not Practice Wednesday
Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. (hamstring) did not take part in practice on Wednesday. Jones didn't play much in the preseason and most likely went undrafted in standard 12-team leagues this summer. The third-rounder's status for the Week 1 regular season opener on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers is now up... Read More
Christian Watson Puts In A Full Practice
Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (knee) was able to practice in full on Wednesday. Watson had surgery on his knee this offseason and missed valuable repetitions early in training camp, but he appears to be trending in the right direction to make his regular season NFL debut in Week 1 this Sunday... Read More
Chase Edmonds Limited On First Injury Report
Miami Dolphins running back Chase Edmonds (groin) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday on the team's first injury report of the 2022 regular season. Myles Gaskin (neck) and Salvon Ahmed (heel) were also limited Wednesday. The Dolphins are likely just managing a minor groin issue for Edmonds, so barring any setbacks later... Read More
JuJu Smith-Schuster Says He's Fully Healed
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) said his knee is fully healed and he's 100 percent healthy heading into Week 1 of the regular season against the Arizona Cardinals this Sunday. Smith-Schuster was limited a bit in training camp and the preseason with knee soreness, but he's good to go now and will... Read More
Dennis Allen Non-Committal On Michael Thomas For Week 1
New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen was non-committal about wide receiver Michael Thomas' (hamstring) Week 1 status against the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday. "We'll see, but he's progressing," Allen said. Thomas missed the final two preseason games with a nagging hamstring injury, but the fact that he was able to get in a limited... Read More
Hunter Greene To Make Another Rehab Start Sunday
Cincinnati Reds rookie right-hander Hunter Greene (shoulder) will make another minor league rehab start on Sunday at Triple-A Louisville. After that, barring any setbacks, Greene is expected to rejoin the Reds' starting rotation to close out the 2022 season. The 23-year-old rookie has allowed one run on two hits while walking one and striking out... Read More
Josh Jung To Make Rangers Debut Friday
Texas Rangers third base prospect Josh Jung will be recalled from the minors and will make his major league debut for the team on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to sources. A torn left labrum in his shoulder in spring training kept Jung from beginning the year in the major leagues, but he'll... Read More
Anthony Rendon Could Return This Year
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (wrist) was initially believed to be out for the year after he had right wrist surgery, but he's been fully participating in defensive drills, including throwing and hitting in the cages. There's now a chance that Rendon could return before the end of the regular season. It would... Read More
Eric Lauer Dealing With Elbow Tightness
Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Eric Lauer (elbow) left his start early on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies with left elbow tightness, according to the team. It was a rough day for Lauer, as he coughed up seven runs on six hits while striking out four in 2 2/3 innings before departing with his injury. The 27-year-old... Read More
Joey Gallo Leaves Game After Hit By Pitch
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joey Gallo (elbow) left the game early on Wednesday against the division-rival San Francisco Giants with a right elbow contusion after he was hit by a pitch in the second inning of play. For now, fantasy managers should consider Gallo to be day-to-day, but the 28-year-old could be ready to go... Read More
Justin Verlander Throws Off Slope Of Mound
Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander (calf) is progressing nicely, perhaps even quicker than expected. He hasn't thrown off a pitching rubber yet, but he threw off the slope of the mound on Wednesday. Verlander is hoping to throw a light bullpen session in the next couple of days, but there's still no concrete timetable for... Read More
