Kenyan Drake Joining The Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are officially signing free-agent running back Kenyan Drake on Tuesday. Running back Gus Edwards (knee) has already been ruled out for the first four games of the season, and it's unknown if J.K. Dobbins (knee) will be ready for Week 1 against the New York Jets, so the Ravens opted for more... Read More
Nick Martinez Now The Preferred Closer For Padres
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. The Padres traded for Josh Hader at the deadline, but he has completely collapsed since then. On the other hand, Martinez has pitched well all season both in the... Read More
Matt Sauer Strikes Out 17 Batters
New York Yankees pitching prospect Matt Sauer, a California native, was selected in the second round of the 2017 draft. A top prep pitching prospect at the time, the right-hander overcame Tommy John surgery, found his way to Double-A, and is coming off a pair of phenomenal performances amidst a solid season. The 23-year-old has... Read More
John Wall Looking Good This Offseason
Los Angeles Clippers guard John Wall has looked good during offseason workouts, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. The veteran received a buyout from his former team, the Houston Rockets, and after clearing waivers, he signed with L.A. Wall, who didn't play in 2021-22, has averaged 19.1 points, 9.1 assists, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.7 steals... Read More
Sam Hauser Could Get More Playing Time
Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser may receive more playing time to start the season. Danilo Gallinari (knee) tore his meniscus during a FIBA World Cup qualifier, so the door could be open for Hauser to benefit. He agreed to a three-year, $6 million contract in the offseason after averaging 2.5 points and 1.1 rebounds while... Read More
Vikings Listening To Offers On Alexander Mattison
While the Minnesota Vikings aren't actively shopping backup running back Alexander Mattison, league sources are saying that the Vikings are listening to offers for him with the regular season approaching. Mattison is one of the best handcuff options in fantasy football if you've already selected Vikings starter Dalvin Cook, but the 24-year-old could become even... Read More
Gabe Davis Worth The Hype
NBC Sports' Peter King was told when he was in Buffalo Bills training camp this summer that wide receiver Gabe Davis' four-touchdown performance in the playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs last year was the start of something big, not a fluke. Quarterback Josh Allen views Davis as a great complement, not a distant... Read More
Rhamondre Stevenson Likely To Have Extended Role
New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson could be in for a heavier workload this season. Fellow running back Ty Montgomery (ankle) went down during the preseason finale on Friday. The organization has been vague about Montgomery, so it's uncertain how much time he'll miss. That being said, Stevenson could end up as the primary... Read More
Julio Jones Making An Impression On Tom Brady
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has found it easy to work with veteran wide receiver Julio Jones. "He's really easy to have chemistry with. Elite wide receiver," Brady said. It's usually a good thing when the GOAT has favorable things to say about you. Jones' fantasy stock is rising slowly with Chris Godwin (knee)... Read More
Curtis Samuel Poised For A Good Season
Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel practiced extensively over the final two to three weeks of training camp and looks poised for a good season after an injury-ravaged 2021. Samuel played in only five games in his first year in Washington and caught six of nine targets for 27 yards. He was able to haul... Read More
Brian Robinson Likely To Take Over Lead-Back Role?
Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson taking over as the early-down lead back at some points seems plausible, if not likely, according to The Athletic's Ben Standig. Week 1 is earlier than anyone expected, but it's likely happening with Antonio Gibson moving to a pass-catching role with kick-return duties. The third-rounder continues to rise... Read More
Erik Ezukanma Logs Two More Receptions
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Erik Ezukanma hauled in two of four targets for 24 yards during Saturday's preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles. Just one week removed from a 114-yard performance, Ezukanma came back down to earth on Saturday but still made an impact offensively. He has made his case to earn a roster spot... Read More
River Cracraft Catches Touchdown Pass
Miami Dolphins wide receiver River Cracraft hauled in four of seven targets for 54 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles. Cracraft has a connection to head coach Mike McDaniel from their time together in San Francisco, and he has looked impressive this preseason. With those two factors in mind... Read More
Skylar Thompson Remains Brilliant In Preseason Finale
Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson completed seven of 10 passes for 103 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions during Saturday's preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles. Of his five drives in the second half, three ended in a score, one ended in a punt, and the last series concluded with the game's final whistle. Thompson's... Read More
Triple-A Hasn't Cooled Off Joey Wiemer
Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Joey Wiemer continued his impressive season with two home runs in a 2-for-4 performance for Triple-A Nashville. Wiemer is arguably the club's top prospect and his recent promotion to Nashville hasn't slowed him down one bit. In 20 games since his promotion, Wiemer has hit .240 with four homers and 17... Read More
Dameon Pierce Likely To Be Lead Back In Week 1
Houston Texans rookie running back Dameon Pierce is likely to be the team's lead back in Week 1 against the Indianapolis Colts. Pierce started the preseason finale on Thursday in the win over the San Francisco 49ers and carried the ball six times for 37 yards and a touchdown. Marlon Mack looks healthy again and... Read More
John Lynch Praises Trey Sermon
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch had good things to say about second-year running back Trey Sermon. "He worked incredibly hard and had a tremendous offseason. Hasn't showed up in the games, but throughout training camp has been one of our best players," Lynch said. It's a strong indication that Sermon will make the... Read More
Tony Pollard's Pass-Catching Role Expected To Expand
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott remains the team's lead ball-carrier, proving last year before he got hurt that he remains one of the elite backs in the league. Tony Pollard may be able to best help the offense as the Cowboys look to replace the 113 catches, 1,467 yards and 14 touchdowns that receivers... Read More
Kenny Pickett Still Has A Chance To Start In Week 1
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett appears to have a chance to start in Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals. While it was assumed that Mitch Trubisky would be the top signal-caller heading into the regular season, the rookie has made a strong case for himself. Pickett, who was drafted in the first round of the... Read More
Saquon Barkley Eager To Prove His Skeptics Wrong
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is eager to prove his critics wrong this season. "People are really counting me out. People are trying to write me off," said Barkley during a podcast interview. "But now I have that extra motivation, the extra motivation to push me to go out there and kinda just... Read More
Jalen Hurts Praised By Dolphins Coach Mike McDaniel
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has received a lot of positive reports from within the organization, and he's also getting noticed by opposing coaches. Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel had lots of praise for the 24-year-old, saying, "I think he's really developing in his pass game. He's always been able to throw really well,... 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
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
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
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
Jeff Wilson Jr. The Favorite To Back Up Elijah Mitchell
San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. participated in only nine games last season, limiting his ability to make an impact. The 26-year-old returned in Week 9 and was productive in the four games he started, averaging 17 carries for 65 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. This included one blowup game in Week 14, featuring... Read More