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Clyde Edwards-Helaire Atop The RB Depth Chart
Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire is clearly atop the running back depth chart, according to ESPN's Adam Teicher. However, it seems as though rookie Isiah Pacheco and Jerick McKinnon could carve out significant roles based on their strong play in training camp and the preseason. But the Chiefs haven't committed to anything behind... Read More
James Robinson Will Be Eased In
Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson (Achilles) is expected to be ready for Week 1 of the regular season, but the team won't give him his normal workload when he first gets back. Travis Etienne Jr. will be the team's RB1 in terms of workload when the season starts, even if Robinson is cleared to... Read More
Tom Brady Will Start In Preseason Finale
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady will start the team's preseason finale on Saturday against the Indianapolis Colts, according to head coach Todd Bowles. Any player that is healthy will play in the game. Brady returned from a lengthy absence due to a personal reason on Monday this week and has looked good in training... Read More
J.K. Dobbins Won't Have Full Workload Early On
Even if Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (knee) suits up for the Week 1 season opener against the New York Jets, which isn't a guarantee at this point, he won't have a full workload. He's been pushing team officials to get back on the field, but the Ravens want to be cautious with their... Read More
JC Tretter Announces His Retirement
Center JC Tretter announced his retirement from professional football on his Twitter account on Thursday. He was originally a fourth-round selection in the 2013 NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers out of Cornell. Tretter spent the first three years of his NFL career in Green Bay before joining the Cleveland Browns, where he played... Read More
Giants Sign Tanner Hudson
The New York Giants signed former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and San Francisco 49ers tight end Tanner Hudson to an undisclosed deal on Thursday. The Giants placed veteran Ricky Seals-Jones on season-ending Injured Reserve on Wednesday and also cut Jordan Akins, so they were in need of some reinforcements at an extremely thin position. Hudson was... Read More
Wander Franco Won't Resume Rehab Assignment This Week
Tampa Bay Rays skipper Kevin Cash said there is no set date for shortstop Wander Franco (hand, wrist) to resume his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham, but it won't be until after the weekend at the earliest. Franco said his surgically repaired right wrist wasn't bothering him after he took swings earlier this... Read More
Willson Contreras Still Out Thursday
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (ankle) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals. It will be his fourth straight game starting on the bench due to left ankle stiffness. Fantasy managers should continue to view the All-Star backstop as day-to-day. P.J. Higgins is behind the dish again and is... Read More
Taylor Walls Resting Against Angels
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Angels. It appears to be just a regular day of rest for Walls, who has been filling in as the team's regular shortstop with Wander Franco (hand, wrist) on the injured list. Usually an option off the... Read More
Cole Irvin Strikes Out 11 Against Miami
Oakland Athletics left-hander Cole Irvin racked up a career-high 11 strikeouts in a no-decision in Wednesday's 3-2 extra-innings win over the Miami Marlins. Irvin threw seven shutout innings, allowed only three hits and didn't walk a single batter. The 28-year-old southpaw was virtually untouchable in this one, and in the process he lowered his ERA... Read More
Jonathan India Dealing With More Leg Soreness
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (leg) left the game early on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies with left leg soreness. "It takes a lot to get him out of the game. I'm glad he got the trainers involved and we were able to get him out of there," manager David Bell said. India missed... Read More
Shane Baz To Resume Throwing On Monday
Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Shane Baz (elbow) said his last checkup went well and he's feeling good, and he will start throwing on Monday. Baz is planning as if he will pitch again in games this season, but he knows there may not be enough time and the decision ultimately may not be his to... Read More
Jared Walsh Placed On Injured List
The Los Angeles Angels placed first baseman/outfielder Jared Walsh (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list with thoracic outlet syndrome on Thursday and selected the contract of infielder Mike Ford from the minors in a corresponding move. The Angels also recalled catcher Matt Thaiss from Triple-A Salt Lake and designated infielder Phil Gosselin for assignment. Thoracic... Read More
Mike Trout Resting Thursday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout appears to be getting a day of rest on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Trout returned from the injured list last Friday and had played in six straight games, so the Angels are just giving the 31-year-old outfielder a breather. In six games since his return, Trout has... Read More
Jose Ramirez Goes Deep Twice Against Padres
Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez had a day on Wednesday in the 7-0 shutout win over the San Diego Padres, going 3-for-3 with two home runs, three RBI, two runs scored and a walk. Ramirez continues to do it all for his fantasy managers and remains a must-start on a daily basis in single-year... Read More
Dontrell Hilliard The Handcuff Choice For Derrick Henry
Tennessee Titans running back Dontrell Hilliard has looked tremendous in the third-down role in training camp and is a significant upgrade over Jeremy McNichols. Hilliard has clearly been the second-best back on the roster, and The Athletic's Joe Rexrode believes Hilliard would see the bulk of the work if Derrick Henry were to miss any... Read More
Rachaad White Could Have A Decent Role
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Rachaad White has impressed in preseason action and could receive decent carries and catches if he's the No. 2 RB in the offense behind Leonard Fournette in 2022. The Athletic's Greg Auman thinks White could be a valuable fantasy selection in deeper single-year leagues at a current ADP of... Read More
Travis Homer Has Been Explosive
With Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Kenneth Walker III (hernia) sidelined, Travis Homer and DeeJay Dallas have run the ball well in training camp. Homer has been particularly explosive, which may mean a running-back-by-committee situation for the Seahawks to begin the regular season. Homer has proven more effective as a runner and pass-blocker than Dallas,... Read More
Danny Gray Could Be A Dark-Horse Contributor
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Danny Gray has been too fast for anyone to cover one-on-one if the team gives quarterback Trey Lance enough time to throw this summer. Gray has the potential to be a dark-horse fantasy contributor in his rookie season, and fantasy managers can expect chunk yards and at least a... Read More
Tyler Conklin Has Been A Big Surprise On Offense
The New York Jets signed C.J. Uzomah and Tyler Conklin and drafted Jeremy Ruckert this offseason, but it's been Conklin who has emerged as the favorite target for both quarterbacks Zach Wilson and Joe Flacco in training camp. He's been one of the biggest surprises on offense, according to The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt. Conklin is... Read More
Michael Thomas Looking Like His Old Self
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (hamstring) hasn't been healthy in two years, but he's looking like his old self despite tweaking his hamstring late in training camp. The Saints have been cautious with how much Thomas has practiced this summer, but when he's been on the field he's been crisp and hasn't looked... Read More
Madison Bumgarner To Be Skipped This Weekend
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said that left-hander Madison Bumgarner will be skipped his next time through the starting rotation this weekend during the series against the Chicago White Sox. Bumgarner will work with pitching coach Brent Strom to tweak some things and will return during the team's series against the Philadelphia Phillies, which starts... Read More
Yankees To Activate Giancarlo Stanton Thursday
New York Yankees skipper Aaron Boone said that the plan is to activate outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (Achilles) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday. Stanton should be back in the starting lineup immediately against the Oakland Athletics, but the team could ease him back in the designated hitter spot. The 32-year-old power hitter went 0-for-7... Read More
Ryan Helsley Likely To Return Friday
St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that closer Ryan Helsley is likely to rejoin the team from the restricted list on Friday for the start of a series against the Atlanta Braves. The Cardinals originally thought that Helsley would return on Wednesday, but he has taken a bit more time to be with his... Read More
Ryan Pressly Unavailable Again Wednesday
Houston Astros skipper Dusty Baker said that closer Ryan Pressly (neck) will likely be unavailable for the second straight game on Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins while dealing with neck stiffness. It's an issue that Pressly has dealt with already this season, so fantasy managers should make plans just in case the 33-year-old right-hander will... Read More
Wander Franco Feeling Much Better
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (wrist) said he feels "super good right now and getting better" and that his hand "didn't bother me much at all" after he took swing on Tuesday. He will do a full workout on Wednesday and should be able to resume his minor league rehab assignment at Triple-A Durham... Read More
Royals Send Zack Greinke To The Injured List
The Kansas City Royals placed right-hander Zack Greinke (forearm) on the 15-day injured list with right forearm tightness on Wednesday and recalled right-hander Collin Snider from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. The Royals also placed right-hander Josh Staumont (biceps) on the 15-day IL and recalled left-hander Anthony Misiewicz from Omaha. Greinke's IL stint is... Read More
Willson Contreras Still Out Wednesday Against Cardinals
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (ankle) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals. Contreras is dealing with left ankle stiffness and didn't play in either game of a doubleheader against St. Louis on Tuesday. For now, fantasy managers should consider the 30-year-old All-Star catcher as day-to-day. With Contreras... Read More
Titans Acquire Ugo Amadi From Eagles
The Tennessee Titans acquired safety Ugo Amadi from the Philadelphia Eagles on Wednesday in exchange for late 2024 draft picks, according to a source. The Eagles had recently acquired Amadi in a trade with the Seattle Seahawks. Amadi should serve as useful secondary depth in Tennessee. The 25-year-old was originally a fourth-round pick by the... Read More
Alex Leatherwood Could Be Traded Or Released
The Las Vegas Raiders are facing a major decision on second-year offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood with final roster cuts less than a week away. The 17th overall pick in last year's draft has fallen behind in the training camp battle at right tackle, and people with knowledge of the team's thinking suggest the Raiders could... Read More
