Michael Gallup Won't Start Season On PUP List

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said that wide receiver Michael Gallup (knee) will not start the regular season on the Physically Unable to Perform list, which means Gallup will be able to play at some point within the first four games. Gallup still isn't expected to be ready for Week 1, but there's a possibility […]

Ricky Seals-Jones Won't Play In 2022

The New York Giants placed tight end Ricky Seals-Jones (toe) on the season-ending Injured Reserve on Wednesday. Rookie linebacker Darrian Beavers (knee) and tight end Andre Miller (forearm) were also placed on IR. Offensive linemen Matt Peart (knee) and Nick Gates (leg) will begin on the Physically Unable to Perform list and will miss at […]

Collin Johnson Suffers Torn Achilles Wednesday

New York Giants wide receiver Collin Johnson (Achilles) tore his Achilles in training camp practice on Wednesday, according to the team. It's a tough break, as Johnson had impressed this summer and looked primed for serious playing time. Instead, he'll miss the entire 2022 campaign. In two preseason games, he caught 10 passes for 123 […]

Trey Sermon On The Roster Bubble

San Francisco 49ers second-year running back Trey Sermon appears to be on the roster bubble with training camp nearing an end. Elijah Mitchell, Jeff Wilson Jr. and rookie Tyrion Davis-Price should be assured roster spots. It will come down to Sermon, JaMycal Hasty and Jordan Mason for one spot. Hasty gives the team something a […]

Joshua Palmer Clears Concussion Protocol

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer (concussion) cleared the league's concussion protocol and was doing individual drills in training camp practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Brandon Staley. Palmer has been a standout in camp this summer and caught three passes for 75 yards and a touchdown in the second preseason game against […]

Michael Carter Still The RB1 For Jets

New York Jets running back Michael Carter had a good day at training camp practice on Wednesday while running and catching, and he is still the team's RB1, according to a tweet from ESPN New York's Rich Cimini. Rookie Breece Hall is fully expected to surpass Carter as the lead back at some point this […]

Jaylen Waddle Has Missed A Lot Of Practice Time

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (undisclosed) has had the biggest jump within the offensive scheme from organized team activities to training camp, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. However, Waddle has also missed most of the last two weeks with what McDaniel said was being cautious after Waddle came in tight. The Dolphins haven't […]

Joe Burrow Returns To Team Drills With No Limitations

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (appendix) was scheduled to take part in 11-on-11 team drills in training camp practice on Wednesday without limitations. "I could go out there and play but I'm not where I want to be yet," Burrow said. The 25-year-old had an appendectomy on July 26 and has been brought along slowly […]

Darren Waller's Week 1 Status Up In The Air

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels said he's not concerned about the absence of tight end Darren Waller (undisclosed) in training camp, but he's also uncomfortable making a prediction about Waller's status for the Week 1 regular season opener against the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers. Waller has been dealing with an undisclosed injury that […]

Grayson Rodriguez Faces Live Hitters Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez (lat) faced live hitters for the first time during a live batting practice session in Florida on Wednesday, according to the team. Rodriguez is scheduled for a simulated game later in the week, which will be the next step before he potentially pitches in rehab games. The No. 4 […]

Tigers Want Spencer Torkelson To Return This Season

The Detroit Tigers want rookie first baseman Spencer Torkelson to return to the big leagues before the end of the 2022 season, but they would much prefer that his promotion be based on his production/improvement at Triple-A Toledo. "Our goal when we sent him down was for him to come back. He's got to be […]

Ryan Helsley Won't Return Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley won't return from the restricted list on Wednesday. Helsley was placed on the paternity list late last week and was then sent to the restricted list, but he should rejoin the team's bullpen later this week. Giovanny Gallegos has been filling in as the closer and recorded a save […]

Kris Bryant Receives Injection

Colorado Rockies third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant (foot) received a platelet-rich plasma injection to help with the plantar fasciitis in his left foot, and the Rockies will have another update on him in seven to 10 days. Bryant has been on the shelf since early August, is in a walking boot and has yet to resume […]

Brandon Belt Placed On Injured List

The San Francisco Giants placed first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday and recalled outfielder Bryce Johnson from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Belt is dealing with right knee inflammation on the same knee that he's already had multiple surgeries on in recent years, so it's a good bet […]

Eloy Jimenez Not Playing Against Orioles

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (elbow) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles. Jimenez was hit by a 100 mph fastball on Wednesday, but thankfully X-rays were negative and he's just dealing with a bruise. Fantasy managers should consider the 25-year-old slugger day-to-day. AJ Pollock is in left field […]

Javier Baez A Late Scratch Wednesday

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (back) was scratched from the team's starting lineup on Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants due to back spasms. In his place, Kody Clemens got the start at the keystone and hit third in the lineup against Giants right-hander Logan Webb, while Willi Castro moved to shortstop and hit fifth. […]

Yu Darvish Expected To Start This Weekend

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish, who was placed on the paternity list on Tuesday, is throwing his normal between-starts bullpen session on Wednesday and is definitely tracking towards a return to the starting rotation this weekend against the Kansas City Royals, according to skipper Bob Melvin. The 36-year-old veteran Japanese right-hander hasn't been […]

Juan Soto Officially Out Wednesday

As expected, San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto (back) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians. Soto was scratched from the lineup on Tuesday with left mid-back soreness, and he'll miss his second straight game. The 23-year-old superstar will be hoping to return to the lineup for the start of […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. Expected To Start In Preseason Finale

With San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (hamstring) still sidelined, Jeff Wilson Jr. is expected to start the team's preseason finale on Thursday against the Houston Texans. Wilson played in just nine regular season games last year due to injury and finished with 79 carries for 294 yards and two touchdowns. But he's healthy […]

Mack Hollins The Favorite For No. 3 Job

The biggest news at Las Vegas Raiders training camp this summer has been wide receiver Mack Hollins seemingly winning the No. 3 receiver spot and the team releasing Demarcus Robinson. Hollins will still be well behind Davante Adams, Hunter Renfrow and tight end Darren Waller in the pecking order for targets from quarterback Derek Carr […]

D'Andre Swift Is Detroit's Best Playmaker

Detroit Lions third-year running back D'Andre Swift showed up to training camp in great shape and is focused on having the breakout season that the team thinks he can have in this offense. The Lions will continue to rotate Swift with veteran Jamaal Williams, but Swift remains the team's best playmaker. He'll get his share […]

Darnell Mooney Has Been Impressive

The Athletic's Kevin Fishbain writes that Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney has been the team's most impressive player in training camp. He was the No. 2 receiver last year behind Allen Robinson II, but this year he's the unquestioned No. 1, and there's a big drop-off to No. 2. Mooney has caught everything thrown […]

Dolphins Working Out Tre Flowers

The Miami Dolphins are working out veteran free-agent outside linebacker Trey Flowers on Wednesday, according to sources. A two-time Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots, Flowers was released by the Detroit Lions in March, and he just turned 29 years old. In just seven games played with Detroit in 2021 due to injuries, […]

Sterling Shepard Activated From PUP List

The New York Giants activated wide receiver Sterling Shepard (Achilles) from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Wednesday. Shepard has been recovering from a torn Achilles that he suffered last year and is now ready to practice in training camp. The 29-year-old played in a career-low seven games in 2021 because of injuries and […]

Shaquem Griffin Announces His Retirement

Former Seattle Seahawks linebacker Shaquem Griffin announced his retirement from professional football on Wednesday. Griffin had his left hand amputated at age 4 because of amniotic-band syndrome and became the first player with one hand to be drafted in the NFL's modern era when Seattle took him in the fifth round in 2018. In three […]

A.J. Brown Has Exceeded Expectations

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown has exceeded expectations in training camp after the team traded a first- and third-round pick to acquire him from the Tennessee Titans during this year's NFL draft. Brown has been one of the best players this summer, according to The Athletic's Bo Wulf. He has been dominant on a […]

Josh Allen To Be Rested In Preseason Finale

The Buffalo Bills have decided to rest quarterback Josh Allen for their final preseason game on Friday against the Carolina Panthers. Allen got some time with the rest of the starters in the team's blowout win over the Denver Broncos last Saturday and looked to be in midseason form, so there's no reason for the […]

Carlos Carrasco Throws Bullpen Session

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (oblique) said he felt "much, much better" after throwing a bullpen session on Tuesday. He's now scheduled to throw another bullpen on Friday. Carrasco was placed on the 15-day injured list with a strained left oblique last week, but he appears to be making good progress. He was […]

Garrett Cooper Begins Rehab Assignment

Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper (concussion) started a minor league rehab assignment with Single-A Jupiter on Tuesday. Manager Don Mattingly said the plan is for Cooper to play three days in a row before being evaluated. Mattingly doesn't think Cooper will need much more time than that, as he has recovered from his concussion […]

Xander Bogaerts, Tommy Pham Won't Play Wednesday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (back) and outfielder Tommy Pham (back) will not play on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Bogaerts left Tuesday's game early with mid-back spasms after going 0-for-2 with a walk. Meanwhile, Pham also left with back spasms in the same contest. It's unclear if either player will need a […]