Jamison Crowder Returns To Team Drills
Buffalo Bills veteran wide receiver Jamison Crowder made a return to team drills on Tuesday at training camp after a five-practice absence due to general soreness. However, he got most his work with the Case Keenum-led offense rather than working with quarterback Josh Allen. Isaiah McKenzie has continued to build chemistry with Allen and appears... Read More
Red Sox Designate Jackie Bradley Jr. For Assignment
The Boston Red Sox designated outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. for assignment on Thursday. The writing was on the wall for Bradley, who is hitting just .210/.257/.321 with three home runs, 29 RBI, 21 runs scored and two stolen bases in 271 at-bats this year, when the Red Sox traded for outfielder Tommy Pham at the... Read More
Eduardo Escobar, Luis Guillorme To Platoon At 3B
New York Mets skipper Buck Showalter is comfortable moving forward with a platoon situation at third base between Eduardo Escobar and Luis Guillorme. Escobar was out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against Washington Nationals right-hander Anibal Sanchez, and the 33-year-old veteran switch-hitter figures to be on the short side of the platoon moving forward.... Read More
Dinelson Lamet Designated For Assignment
The Milwaukee Brewers designated right-hander Dinelson Lamet and catcher Pedro Severino for assignment on Wednesday. Lamet was just acquired by the Brewers in the trade that sent left-handed closer Josh Hader to the San Diego Padres on Monday. Milwaukee likes Lamet, but their bullpen is extremely crowded at the major league level, even after trading... Read More
Kylen Granson, Jelani Woods Have Been Inconsistent
Indianapolis Colts tight ends Kylen Granson and Jelani Woods need to stack more consistent days together at training camp. Granson had too many drops in the spring and hasn't done much so far in training camp. Woods, who is a rookie, is coming on a little slower than the team would like and has looked... Read More
Mitch Trubisky Hasn't Looked Sharp
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky hasn't looked very sharp so far in training camp practices. He came into Tuesday's practice having missed on 12 consecutive repetitions in the team's Seven Shots drill. Trubisky wasn't able to convert in four reps, extending his skid to 16 straight non-scoring plays in the drill. For the duration of... Read More
David Montgomery Could Play Special Teams In 2022
Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery has embraced the potential of playing on special teams this year. Montgomery remains the team's lead back, but he's also in the final year of his contract, and special teams work is new to him. "Wherever they need me, I'm going to be ready to be there," Montgomery said.... Read More
Yankees Reportedly Inquired On Brett Phillips
According to a tweet from NJ.com's Brendan Kuty on Monday, the New York Yankees "are among the teams who have inquired on outfielder Brett Phillips, who the Tampa Bay Rays designated for assignment on Tuesday. The Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies are in the mix, too. Phillips previously appeared in 75 games for the... Read More
Nationals On Eric Hosmer's No-Trade List
San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer has been notified he's in the agreed-upon deal between the Padres and Washington Nationals that would send outfielder Juan Soto and first baseman Josh Bell to San Diego. However, the Nationals are on his no-trade list and he hasn't consented yet. The deal for Soto and Bell will... Read More
Royals Won't Trade Zack Greinke
Kansas City Royals future Hall of Famer Zack Greinke could probably help a contending team this year, but the Royals have decided not to deal him. The rebuilding Royals will keep the 38-year-old veteran around to close out the 2022 season. In 17 starts (87 2/3 innings), Greinke has gone 3-6 with a 4.41 ERA,... Read More
Joey Gallo Expected To Be Traded
The New York Yankees are getting interest in outfielder Joey Gallo, according to sources, and it would be something of a surprise if he wasn't traded by Tuesday's 6:00 pm ET deadline. Gallo has really struggled in his second year in the Bronx, so interested teams may be able to land him for pennies on... Read More
Diontae Johnson "Holding In" During Training Camp
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson still figures to be the top receiver on the team in 2022, but he's going to be catching passes from a new quarterback after Ben Roethlisberger's retirement. Johnson is also missing time early in training camp while "holding in" while looking for a new contract, giving rookies George Pickens... Read More
Miles Sanders Could Have A Monster Year
Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders is the projected starter, with Kenneth Gainwell and Boston Scott slated for playing time as well in 2022. Sanders is in a contract year and will be running behind one of the best offensive lines in the league, so the opportunity is there for him to have a monster... Read More
James Robinson Still Viewed As Top Back
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said in the spring that the team still views running back James Robinson (Achilles) as the top back, and the team didn't place him on the Physically Unable to Perform list to begin training camp. However, Travis Etienne Jr. will be heavily involved in the passing game and has... Read More
Preston Williams Frustrated With Current Role
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Preston Williams has expressed frustration with his current role on the team. He recently went on social media to say that he just wants an opportunity. The 25-year-old signed a one-year deal with Miami over the offseason. The expectation was that Williams would have at least a part-time role on the... Read More
Teven Jenkins Drawing Trade Interest
The Chicago Bears have received calls and have held trade talks centered around offensive tackle Teven Jenkins, according to sources. The former second-round pick is drawing trade interest during training camp based on his potential. Jenkins got a late start to his rookie season in 2021 due to an injury, and he wound up playing... Read More
Curtis Samuel Practicing On The Sidelines
Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel struggled with injuries last season, limiting him to only five games played. Samuel, who has familiarity with head coach Ron Rivera from their time together in Carolina, was seen working on the sideline in practice on Monday. When asked about it, Rivera stated he "had some chances to look... Read More
Gus Edwards Could Miss "Chunk Of Time"
Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (knee) was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list prior to training camp, leaving question marks about his status for Week 1. When providing an update about the Ravens backfield, Jamison Hensley of ESPN described teammate J.K. Dobbins (knee) as expected to be ready for Week 1 but... Read More
Giants Waiting To See More From Kenny Golladay
The New York Giants are waiting to see more from wide receiver Kenny Golladay, who isn't separating from defensive backs well early in training camp. NBC Sports' Peter King writes that the Giants' signing of Golladay for $18 million a year looks like a disaster. Instead, rookie Wan'Dale Robinson has stood out in camp because... Read More
Miles Sanders Still The Eagles' Starter
Despite seeing virtually all his practice time with the second-team offense at training camp on Friday, Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders "is our guy," according to head coach Nick Sirianni. Sanders is the 12th leading running back in the NFL over the last three years with 2,439 yards, and his 5.1 yards-per-carry average is... Read More
Brewers Have Discussed Joey Gallo
The New York Yankees and Milwaukee Brewers have discussed outfielder Joey Gallo, who may fit Milwaukee much better than New York City. The Brewers were in on outfielder Andrew Benintendi before the Royals dealt him to the Yankees, and they could use another outfielder. USA TODAY's Bob Nightengale mentioned the Minnesota Twins and Tampa Bay... Read More
Aaron Rodgers Happy With His Receivers
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers seems to be happy with his group of wide receivers in training camp after the team traded away All-Pro Davante Adams in the offseason. "I like the guys that we got," Rodgers said Saturday. "Obviously not having Davante, who took the lion's share of the targets last year and... Read More
Evan Engram Having Uneven Training Camp
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram has had a rough start to his first training camp with the team. He has gotten a ton of run with the first-team offense and has flashed his talent after the catch when he's in space as a receiver and a runner. However, he's had consistency issues as a... Read More
Eduardo Rodriguez Will Report To Spring Training Facility Sunday
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (personal) is scheduled to report to the team's spring training facility in Lakeland, Florida, on Sunday, according to manager A.J. Hinch. Rodriguez has been on the restricted list while dealing with a personal matter since mid-June, but he could pitch in a game for Low-A Lakeland by the end... Read More
Jalen Reagor Battling For Roster Spot
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said that wide receiver Jalen Reagor "is battling for a spot" at training camp this summer. Reagor has been working with the second-team offense in training camp practices so far after being a first-round pick in 2020. The 23-year-old hasn't done much to justify a roster spot in his... Read More
Rams Part Ways With Xavier Jones
Running back Xavier Jones (ankle) was waived by the Rams on Friday. The 24-year-old signed with L.A. as an undrafted free agent in May 2020 and appeared in 13 games that season, mainly as a member of the special teams unit. However, he missed the 2021-22 campaign due to an ankle injury. Jones has a... Read More
Taylor Rogers Removed From Closer Role
San Diego Padres left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers has been removed from the closer role, according to manager Bob Melvin. Rogers has been one of the worst relievers in baseball the last few months, after arguably being the best reliever in the league for the first couple of months. Since May 28, Rogers has compiled a... Read More
Tylor Megill To Pitch Out Of Bullpen
New York Mets right-handed pitcher Tylor Megill (shoulder) is likely to assume a bullpen role when he returns to the team. Megill has been dealing with a right shoulder strain that put him on the shelf back on June 17, and he hasn't yet started a rehab assignment. He isn't eligible to return until mid-August,... Read More
Zach Plesac On Phillies' Radar
Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Zach Plesac is on the radar of the Philadelphia Phillies, who are seeking a starter, a center fielder and presumably help for their bullpen with Tuesday's trade deadline looming. The New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, Minnesota Twins, St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Dodgers, Toronto Blue Jays, Milwaukee Brewers and Seattle... Read More
Miles Sanders Working With Second-Team Offense
Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders is getting carries with the second-team offense in training camp practice on Friday. Perhaps this is exactly why Sanders warned fantasy managers not to draft him this year. He was limited to just 12 games in 2021 due to injuries after he produced 1,327 scrimmage yards in his rookie... Read More