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Eric Rowe Could Serve In Relief Role
Miami Dolphins defensive back Eric Rowe has the ability to play both safety and cornerback, but he will likely play a depth role this year with Jevon Holland and Brandon Jones ascending as the starting safeties early last season. If the Dolphins chose to trade Rowe, they would save $4.55 million and incur just $525,000... Read More
Texans Sued On Behalf Of Deshaun Watson
The Houston Texans have been sued for allegedly enabling former quarterback Deshaun Watson's behavior during massage-therapy sessions. The lawsuit accuses the team of being aware of Watson's alleged behavior during massage sessions and that "individuals within the Texans organization knew or should have known of Watson's conduct." The lawsuit also states the team provided Watson... Read More
Samaje Perine May Lose Spot On The Depth Chart
Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine is currently listed as the No. 2 option on the depth chart. He finished last season by rushing for 246 yards and a touchdown off 55 touches. He also added 27 catches for 196 yards and an additional trip to the end zone. However, the Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr.,... Read More
Joey Gallo Out Again Versus Astros
New York Yankees outfielder Joey Gallo is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Houston Astros. It will be Gallo's second time on the bench in this series, with both times coming against a right-handed pitcher. The left-handed power hitter has been pretty bad in 2022, and he's reached a low point recently... Read More
Deshaun Watson's Hearing To Begin Tuesday
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson's hearing before the NFL and NFL Players Association's jointly appointed disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, according to league sources. The expectation is that the NFL will be looking for a lengthy suspension, perhaps for the entire 2022 season, despite the fact that Watson and... Read More
NFL Pursuing Indefinite Suspension Of Deshaun Watson
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is looking at an indefinite suspension. The league is pushing for it, and if successful, it would keep the signal-caller off the field for an undetermined amount of time, potentially for the entire 2022-23 campaign. Of course, the NFL Players Association will fight it. However, it likely won't do any... Read More
Ian Anderson Loses To Dodgers Friday Night
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson took the loss on Friday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers by allowing four earned runs on six hits while walking four and striking out six in four innings of work. Anderson's ERA on the year is now up to 4.60, and he's allowed at least four earned runs... Read More
Yuli Gurriel Getting The Day Off
Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the New York Yankees. Gurriel's season-long slump continues, and he's hitting just .211 (15-for-71) with two homers and five RBI in 20 games in the month of June, so hopefully a day off will help clear his head. In his... Read More
Jonathan Villar Designated For Assignment
The Chicago Cubs designated infielder Jonathan Villar for assignment on Friday and activated infielder David Bote (shoulder, head) from the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. Villar was scratched from the starting lineup on Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals, but instead he'll be waived after hitting just .222/.271/.327 with two home runs, 15... Read More
Tommy Sweeney On The Roster Bubble
Buffalo Bills tight end Tommy Sweeney will likely stay on the 53-man roster for depth and locker-room reasons, but he could be vulnerable if the Bills need another roster spot for flexibility. Sweeney will be inactive on game days behind Dawson Knox and O.J. Howard, and he's right on the bubble heading into training camp... Read More
Joey Gallo May Be Untradeable
New York Yankees outfielder Joey Gallo isn't likely to fetch much at this summer's trade deadline, and one executive called him "untradeable." The San Diego Padres will likely seek a hitter this summer despite their recent offensive surge, most likely an outfielder. They've been interested in Gallo before, but no team is likely to offer... Read More
Royals Looking To Trade Whit Merrifield?
The Kansas City Royals will be sellers at this year's trade deadline, and they are talking "more seriously" about second baseman/outfielder Whit Merrifield in trade talks more than ever before, according to one rival executive. Merrifield will be a free agent after next season. Outfielder Andrew Benintendi might be the Royals' top piece this summer,... Read More
Seahawks Still Very Interested In Baker Mayfield
The Seattle Seahawks still have a high level of interest in trading for Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield and are also open to contractually extending him, according to a league source. The Seahawks remain in the process of collecting information and insights into Mayfield. Along with Seattle, the Carolina Panthers remain interested in Mayfield. It... Read More
Lorenzo Cain Becomes A Free Agent
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain cleared release waivers on Thursday and has officially become a free agent. The Brewers designated the struggling Cain for assignment last weekend. It came after he hit just .179/.231/.234 with a homer, nine RBI, 17 runs scored and two stolen bases in 156 plate appearances over 43 games played in... Read More
DeAndre Hopkins Hopes To Reduce His Suspension
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is still hoping to reduce his six-game suspension for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy. "We're still doing some research right now," Hopkins said, via Cameron Cox of KPNX. "Hopefully, before the season starts, maybe we can get the games down a little bit. But no, it wasn't on... Read More
Angels Option Reid Detmers To The Minors
The Los Angeles Angels optioned left-hander Reid Detmers to Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday and also placed right-hander Jimmy Herget (shoulder) on the injured list. Detmers, in just his second major league season, threw a no-hitter against the Tampa Bay Rays on May 10, but he just hasn't been any good since then. In his... Read More
P.J. Walker's Stock Falling In Carolina
Carolina Panthers quarterback P.J. Walker has fallen to No. 3 on the QB depth chart behind Sam Darnold and rookie Matt Corral. Head coach Matt Rhule could elect to keep three signal-callers on the roster like he did in 2020, but the team has bigger questions besides Walker, namely figuring out if they are going... Read More
Jose Berrios Struggles Against The White Sox
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios allowed nine hits and six earned runs in four innings against the Chicago White Sox in his most recent start on Monday. The veteran also allowed three home runs and a walk while registering a strikeout. It was an unideal start for Berrios, who had previously pitched to... Read More
James Robinson Could Return To A Big Role
Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson (Achilles) is expected to have a large role in the offense whenever he returns, with head coach Doug Pederson calling him a three-down back in March. Robinson was on a tear last year before his Achilles injury in Week 8 derailed his season, as he had rushed 88 times... Read More
Browns Willing To Pay Half Of Baker Mayfield's Salary
The Cleveland Browns are willing to pay around half of quarterback Baker Mayfield's salary to ease any deal, SI.com's Albert Breer said while appearing on the Rich Eisen Show. "Cleveland's been willing to take on a fair amount of Baker's salary, like $9, $10 million," Breer said. "For people out there who think that Cleveland's... Read More
Timberwolves Interested In Clint Capela
Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela has been rumored to be on the move ahead of the 2022-23 campaign. His name has already been linked to a swap for Deandre Ayton. Yet, another franchise is seemingly interested in acquiring his services, the Timberwolves. It's unknown who Minnesota would be willing to exchange. But if Capela ends... Read More
Magic Looking To Move Terrence Ross
Orlando Magic guard Terrence Ross could be on the move. With the franchise wanting to add more young pieces, the 31-year-old may be up for grabs, especially if it means acquiring a first-round draft pick in exchange. Ross has been an adequate producer for the club since landing in Orlando in 2016, averaging 13.3 points,... Read More
Yadier Molina To Miss A Few Weeks
The St. Louis Cardinals are preparing to be without 10-time All-Star catcher Yadier Molina (knee) for at least a few weeks as the 39-year-old tries to recover from knee soreness that has plagued him for most of the season. Top catching prospect Ivan Herrera has been called up from Triple-A Memphis, but Andrew Knizner will... Read More
Matt Corral Showing Early Struggles
Carolina Panthers quarterback Matt Corral has been struggling in the early part of minicamp. The biggest concern is that Corral is having issues before the snap. Things such as getting the play called, identifying the defense, making checks. That being said, Sam Darnold is likely to open the season as the starting quarterback. The Panthers... Read More
Curtis Samuel Limited At Minicamp
Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel was limited at mandatory minicamp this week because head coach Ron Rivera and the training staff felt like he was in a "good spot" after what he did at organized team activities and last Tuesday's minicamp practice. The Commanders don't want to push Samuel anymore, but Rivera said it... Read More
O.J. Howard Hasn't Looked Dynamic
Buffalo Bills backup tight end O.J. Howard hasn't looked like the dynamic pass-catcher he was when he was a first-round pick in 2017. The 6-foot-6, 250-pounder has still been consistent in his opportunities this offseason and he could be an excellent blocker for 12 personnel while being a pass-catching threat, but his movement skills are... Read More
Mekhi Becton Says He's Close To 100 Percent
New York Jets left tackle Mekhi Becton said his knee is close to 100% and said his conditioning is fine. He neglected to reveal his current weight, but said he'll be ready for training camp at the end of July. After starting 13 games in his rookie season in 2020, Becton made only one start... Read More
Cody Bellinger Continues To Steal Bases
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger hasn't had the most productive season at the plate. However, the outfielder has continued to steal bases. In 226 plate appearances this season, the 26-year-old is batting .204 with a .274 on-base percentage, seven home runs, and six stolen bases in 226 plate appearances in 56 games. Bellinger began... Read More
Corey Knebel Loses Closing Role
Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Rob Thompson said that he'll start using closer Corey Knebel in lower-leverage spots and will rotate other relievers for closing situations, depending on the situation. Knebel injured his shoulder over the weekend and blew another save on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins when he allowed three unearned runs while walking two.... Read More
Corey Knebel Blows Save, Takes Loss Tuesday
Philadelphia Phillies closer Corey Knebel blew his fourth save of the season and took the loss in Tuesday's 11-9 loss to the Marlins. Knebel entered the game to pitch the ninth inning with a one-run lead. The first hitter reached first on a fielding error and Knebel allowed back-to-back walks to load the bases. He... Read More
