Darren Waller Could Score More Touchdowns
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller might face a slight drop-off in targets and yards with receiver Davante Adams now in the picture in 2022, but Waller should more than make up for it with an increase in touchdowns. He had only 14 touchdowns in the last three years combined, but he has said... Read More
Stephen Strasburg Won't Throw Anytime Soon
Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said on Thursday that starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (ribs) "feels a little bit better," but he isn't going to throw anytime soon. The Nationals aren't ruling out a return for Strasburg this year, but it seems unlikely. "If you do the math for him to come back, he's gonna need... Read More
Jimmy Garoppolo Joins Team At Practice Thursday
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (shoulder) practiced with the team on Thursday for the first time all summer. The Niners kept Garoppolo away from the team all summer because they were prepared to trade him all along and didn't want to create any distractions at training camp. Garoppolo was also rehabbing on his own... Read More
Bounce-Back Season May Be Tough For Robbie Anderson
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robbie Anderson had a precipitous drop in production last year after signing a two-year, $29.5 million extension. Head coach Matt Rhule said that when Anderson was effective in 2020, he was stretching the field horizontally and vertically with his top-end speed. The Panthers want to get back to that under new... Read More
N'Keal Harry Lands On Injured Reserve
The Chicago Bears placed wide receiver N'Keal Harry (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Thursday. Harry will miss at least the first four weeks of the regular season, but the ankle injury he suffered in early August was expected to keep him out for around eight weeks. Harry was a first-round bust in his three seasons... Read More
Panthers Put Sam Darnold On Injured Reserve
The Carolina Panthers placed quarterback Sam Darnold (ankle), who is out four to six weeks with a high-ankle sprain, on Injured Reserve on Thursday. It will give Darnold a chance to return this season. Darnold suffered the ankle sprain in the preseason finale, but at that point he had already lost the QB competition to... Read More
Kenny Golladay Looking Stiff
New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay was the team's prized free-agent acquisition heading into last season, but he didn't catch a single touchdown pass in his first year with the team. ESPN New York's Jordan Raanan says Golladay has been running routes this summer with the stiffness of a mannequin and was curiously playing... Read More
Carlos Martinez Suspended 85 Games
Free-agent right-hander Carlos Martinez has been suspended for 85 games, retroactive to June 19, for violating the league's joint domestic-violence, sexual-assault and child-abuse policy. It's been a bad year for Martinez, as he was also handed an 80-game suspension on May 27 for performance-enhancing drugs. The 30-year-old Dominican is unlikely to pitch in the big... Read More
James Washington Placed On Injured Reserve
The Dallas Cowboys placed wide receiver James Washington (foot) and left tackle Tyron Smith (hamstring) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday and re-signed cornerback C.J. Goodwin and long-snapper Jake McQuaide to the 53-man roster in corresponding moves. Washington and Smith are expected to return midseason. Washington will have to miss at least the first four games,... Read More
Benny Snell Jr. Makes 53-Man Roster
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. made the team's initial 53-man roster on Tuesday alongside starter Najee Harris, rookie Jaylen Warren and fullback Derek Watt. Although Snell didn't have a great training camp and preseason, he's currently listed as the team's No. 2 running back behind Harris and ahead of Warren. In his two... Read More
Dolphins Deny Mike Gesicki Trade Rumors
Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said the team received calls from two teams about tight end Mike Gesicki, but the Dolphins were not shopping him. Gesicki's fantasy stock has fallen considerably this summer with rumors that he hasn't been a great fit in new head coach Mike McDaniel's offensive scheme. Apparently the Dolphins want... Read More
Jimmy Garoppolo Could Still Be Traded
The San Francisco 49ers and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo agreed to a restructured one-year deal on Monday that is worth $6.5 million in fully guaranteed base salary. The new deal also includes a no-trade and no-tag clause that ensures he'll be Trey Lance's backup in 2022. However, the two sides have discussed the option of waiving... Read More
Darius Slayton Makes Initial 53-Man Roster
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton will be on the team's initial 53-man roster. Slayton had been on the roster bubble for most of the summer, and he's also been the subject of recent trade talk, but he'll remain with the team for the time being. However, there's still no guarantee that he'll be... Read More
Deshaun Watson Placed On Suspended List
The Cleveland Browns officially placed quarterback Deshaun Watson on the Reserve/Suspended list on Tuesday, and his 11-game suspension for violating the league's personal-conduct policy is now underway. Watson didn't play in either of the team's final two preseason games after his 11-game suspension was announced by the league. The 26-year-old will be eligible for reinstatement... Read More
Bills Release O.J. Howard Tuesday
The Buffalo Bills released tight end O.J. Howard on Tuesday, according to sources. There had been reports all summer long suggesting that Howard was in danger of being cut, and now it's official. The 27-year-old former Tampa Bay Buccaneer looked slow and failed to separate from defenders in training camp, so he'll now look for... Read More
Chiefs Release Josh Gordon
The Kansas City Chiefs released wide receiver Josh Gordon on Tuesday, according to a source. Gordon showed great character on the field and in the community since he arrived in Kansas City, and the team is open to him returning, but he's currently the odd-man out. The 31-year-old veteran caught just five passes on 14... Read More
Ronald Jones Makes 53-Man Roster
Kansas City Chiefs running back Ronald Jones made the initial 53-man roster, according to a source. Jones played his way onto the roster in the preseason finale. The 25-year-old former Tampa Bay Buccaneer was on the roster bubble for most of the summer, but he'll serve as depth behind Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Jerick McKinnon and impressive... Read More
Aroldis Chapman Expected To Return This Season
The New York Yankees placed left-handed reliever Aroldis Chapman (leg) on the 15-day injured list on Saturday due to a left leg infection that stemmed from a new tattoo that he recently got. Skipper Aaron Boone said the last 24 to 36 hours "have been a lot better for Chapman." The Yankees expect Chapman to... Read More
Craig Kimbrel Earns Shaky Win Monday
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Craig Kimbrel kept everyone on the edge of their seats, as he has for most of the season, in Monday's 3-2 extra-innings win over the Marlins. Kimbrel came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth with the game tied at two and got a quick 1-2-3 inning with two strikeouts.... Read More
Corbin Burnes Subpar Again In Monday's Start
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes turned in a second consecutive disappointing start in Monday's 7-5 win over the Pirates. Burnes pitched 6 innings but allowed five runs on eight hits (including two home runs) and a walk with five strikeouts. The consensus fantasy ace still has a 3.01 ERA and 11.08 K/9 rate on... Read More
Josh Hader Out As Closer For Now
San Diego Padres manager Bob Melvin said Monday that relief pitcher Nick Martinez is currently the team's preferred option at closer, per the Athletic's Dennis Lin. He also said that he would like to get Josh Hader back on track soon, perhaps through more consistent appearances. The Padres traded for Josh Hader at the deadline,... Read More
Blazers Part Ways With Didi Louzada
Portland has waived forward Didi Louzada. The 23-year-old began his career with the Pelicans after the team selected him in the second round of the 2019 NBA Draft. He didn't see the floor much during his time in New Orleans and was traded to the Trail Blazers in the deal that sent C.J. McCollum to... Read More
Raptors Waive Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk
The Raptors have waived guard Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk. The 25-year-old has suited up for four teams since he was drafted in 2018 and has averaged 6.6 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.4 assists throughout his career. With that said, his fantasy value is non-existent, and it likely won't change if he finds work ahead of the 2022-23... Read More
Dolphins Release Sony Michel
The Miami Dolphins released running back Sony Michel on Monday. Michel didn't impress the coaching staff enough in training camp and the preseason to make the cut in a crowded backfield that also includes Chase Edmonds, Raheem Mostert, Myles Gaskin and Salvon Ahmed. The 27-year-old former first-round pick by the New England Patriots in 2018... Read More
49ers Don't Want To Trade Jimmy Garoppolo To Seahawks
The San Francisco 49ers haven't made any more progress on a trade for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo as of Monday, according to sources. The Niners would clear $25.5 million in salary cap space if he's released by Tuesday's deadline for roster moves. General manager John Lynch would prefer not to trade Garoppolo to the division-rival Seattle... Read More
Giants Getting Inquiries On Darius Slayton
The New York Giants have received trade inquiries on wide receiver Darius Slayton, according to a source. Slayton was mentioned as a potential trade candidate earlier this summer, so this shouldn't come as a big surprise to most folks. The 25-year-old has been buried on New York's receiver depth chart in training camp behind Kenny... Read More
Kadarius Toney Doesn't Play During Preseason Finale
New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (knee/hamstring) sat out during their preseason finale on Sunday. Surprisingly, Toney dressed and warmed up, but didn't see the field at all. Head coach Brian Daboll mentioned that Toney wasn't ready to play, which makes it tough to know his status going into cut day. Last season, Toney... Read More
Mac Jones Could Struggle In Second Season
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones has been fairly mediocre throughout the preseason. To be fair, the Patriots as an entire offense have looked rough during their three preseason games. There's still time to work out the issues, but Jones might not be the player they thought he was. Chad Graff of The Athletic believes... Read More
Anthony Schwartz Won't Be Cut
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Anthony Schwartz won't be cut, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski. Schwartz has had issues with drops throughout the preseason, with three occurring during Saturday's exhibition versus the Chicago Bears. However, despite his poor showings, Stefanski expressed his confidence in the second-year wideout. The 2021 third-round pick finished a miserable rookie... Read More
Cethan Carter Catches Touchdown Saturday
Miami Dolphins tight end Cethan Carter hauled in his lone target for a four-yard touchdown during Saturday's preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles. The 26-year-old has been quiet this offseason and faces an uphill battle to make the 53-man roster. A solid blocker, Carter played in 16 games last season, catching just two passes for... Read More