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49ers To Take Cautious Approach With Christian McCaffrey
According to ESPN NFL reporter Nick Wagoner, the 49ers will take things slow with running back Christian McCaffrey moving into the season. The veteran didn't participate in team drills on Wednesday. However, head coach Kyle Shanahan said it was "just how it was scheduled." Without question, McCaffrey will be one of the top running backs […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoC.J. Stroud Gets Bulk Of First-Team Reps
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud received most of the first-team reps on Wednesday. Although training camp just started, the rookie has already hit the ground running. However, he still has work to do, especially since he struggled with his deep throws. Stroud and Davis Mills will battle for the starting job heading into Week 1. […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoBrock Purdy To Take Things Slow
According to ESPN NFL reporter Nick Wagoner, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (elbow) will begin training camp on a "pitch count." General manager John Lynch reported that the signal-caller is cleared to play after undergoing UCL surgery this offseason. However, the plan is for Purdy to get time off every few days for the […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoChase Claypool Removed From PUP List
Chicago Bears wide receiver Chase Claypool (undisclosed) was removed from the PUP list on Monday, one day after landing on it. It's unknown why the 25-year-old lasted only a day or why he was even on the list, to begin with. However, it's good news for Chicago, a team looking to turn things around in […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoWilliam Gholston Staying In Tampa
Free-agent defensive end William Gholston agreed to a one-year deal with the Bucs on Monday. The veteran has played in Tampa his entire career, totaling 400 tackles and 19.5 sacks in 153 games since being drafted in 2013. He's one of the most durable players at the position. However, Gholston didn't start consistently last season, […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoMichael Badgley Signing With Washington
Free-agent kicker Michael Badgley is signing with the Washington Commanders. The 27-year-old has bounced around the league since entering it in 2018, suiting up for the Chargers, Titans, Colts, Bears, and most recently, the Lions, who cut him only a few days ago. He missed four of his 24 field goal attempts last season while […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoMarcus Peters Agrees To One-Year Deal With Raiders
Free-agent cornerback Marcus Peters agreed to a one-year deal with Las Vegas. The Pro Bowler worked out for the Raiders on Monday. Apparently, those in attendance liked what they saw, so he'll suit up for his fourth team since entering the league in 2015. Peters has totaled 346 tackles, two sacks, 32 interceptions, and 92 […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoBills Sign Jace Sternberger
Free-agent tight end Jace Sternberger agreed to a contract with the Bills on Monday. Green Bay selected the 27-year-old in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He played 18 games in two seasons with the Packers. However, he had only 12 catches (18 targets) for 114 yards and one touchdown. Sternberger was released […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoLions Host Teddy Bridgewater For A Visit
Free-agent quarterback Teddy Bridgewater visited the Lions on Monday. The Journeyman signal-caller has played for the Vikings, Saints, Cardinals, Broncos, and Dolphins since entering the league in 2014. He's appeared in 78 games, throwing for 15,120 yards, 75 touchdowns, and 47 interceptions while adding 219 carries for 846 yards and 11 scores on the run. […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoRavens Place Rashod Bateman On PUP List
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (foot) will begin training camp on the physically unable to perform list. After appearing on the did not report list, the wideout finally arrived at camp. However, he's still dealing with a foot injury that cost him some time last season, so he's not ready to practice. Bateman, selected […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoChris Jones, Chiefs Remain In Contact
According to Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, defensive tackle Chris Jones and the team remain in contact about a new deal. The All-Pro hasn't reported to training camp, meaning he'll be charged $50,000 for each day he misses. But it's a small price to pay for Jones, who is seeking to become one of the […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoJustyn Ross Getting First-Team Snaps
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justyn Ross got first-team reps at practice on Sunday. The 23-year-old missed the 2022-23 campaign because of a foot injury sustained at the collegiate level. There was also talk of him not making the team. However, Ross' enhanced role early in training camp makes things interesting. The Chiefs lost JuJu […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoLa'el Collins Placed On PUP List
Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle La'el Collins (knee) will open training camp on the physically unable to perform list. The veteran joined the Bengals on a three-year, $21 million contract last offseason. But he struggled throughout the season. Even worse, Collins tore his ACL and MCL during the Week 16 matchup versus the Patriots, ending his […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoDeals Likely To Follow Joe Burrow's Impending Extension
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow arrived at training camp, despite an offseason filled with talk of a new contract. There isn't any doubt an extension will get done for the former LSU Tiger. However, according to Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer, other deals will be on hold until the signal-caller signs on the dotted […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoNikola Jokic To Miss World Cup
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic will not suit up for the Serbian national team in the FIBA World Cup. The multi-time MVP isn't injured. Instead, he'll sit out to rest, despite attempts from team captain Bogdan Bogdanovic to get him to reconsider. Jokic is coming off another stellar year, averaging nearly a triple-double and 1.3 […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoLars Nootbaar Bothered By Heel Issue
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (heel) left Sunday's matchup against the Cubs due to heel soreness. Nootbaar, batting .288 with 21 hits (five doubles), six RBI, and three homers in July, went 0-for-3 before being replaced by Jordan Walker. The Cardinals will hit the road and head for Arizona to meet the Diamondbacks on […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoGleyber Torres Dealing With Hip Tightness
Updating a previous report, New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres (hip) exited Sunday's game against the Royals after experiencing tightness in his hip. The 26-year-old had a solid showing before leaving, amassing two RBI and a homer in three at-bats. The Yankees are off on Monday, so it may be a little longer before […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoJesse Chavez Moved To 60-Day IL
Atlanta Braves reliever Jesse Chavez (shin) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Sunday. The 39-year-old still has a "slight limp, according to skipper Brian Snitker, so the update isn't surprising. Chavez, who has a 1.55 ERA with 36 strikeouts, 13 holds, and two saves in 2022, is still "weeks away" from returning, so […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoJake Marisnick Will Miss At Least Three Weeks
According to Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts, outfielder Jake Marisnick (hamstring) will miss "at least three weeks." The 32-year-old, who recently joined the Dodgers, exited Tuesday's meeting against the Orioles because of a hamstring injury. However, Marisnick likely isn't featured on many fantasy rosters, and that probably won't change once he returns unless he becomes a […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoGleyber Torres Exits Sunday's Game
New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres (undisclosed) exited Sunday's win over the Kansas City Royals. It's unknown why he was pulled from the game. However, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com speculated that he may have "bumped his head" while making a throw to first base in the third inning. The 26-year-old had a fantastic game […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoJonathan Loaisiga Expected To Start Rehab Assignment
New York Yankees relief pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga (elbow) faced live hitters on Sunday. The 28-year-old made only three appearances this season before undergoing surgery to remove a bone spur in his elbow. He was decent in limited action, amassing a 2.70 ERA. Loaisiga's next step will be a rehab assignment, which he's expected to begin […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoDalvin Cook Still Not In A Hurry To Find Work
Free-agent running back Dalvin Cook still isn't in a rush to find a new club. The veteran has been linked to several teams since the Vikings released him this offseason. But with running backs not getting paid as generously as in the past, it may be in Cook's best interest to wait and sign with […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoMarvin Jones Jr. Opens Camp On Non-Football Injury List
According to Lions head coach Dan Campbell, wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (undisclosed) is on the non-football injury list. The 33-year-old inked a one-year deal to return to Detroit after playing in Jacksonville for the last two seasons. He finished with only 46 receptions for 529 yards and three touchdowns in 2022, some of the […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoEmmanuel Moseley Will Land On PUP List
According to Lions head coach Dan Campbell, cornerback Emmanuel Moseley (knee) will be placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list. The 27-year-old spent his first five seasons with the 49ers, totaling 162 tackles, four interceptions, and 33 passes defensed. But he appeared in only five games last season before suffering a torn ACL. Despite […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoJimmy Garoppolo Passes Physical
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (foot) passed his physical and is expected to begin training camp. Garoppolo finished last season by throwing for 2,437 yards while accounting for 18 touchdowns in 11 games. Unfortunately, he suffered a left foot injury in December. But after some conflicting information regarding Garoppolo's treatment plan, […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoKadarius Toney Tweaks Knee On Sunday
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (knee) "tweaked" his knee during a special teams drill on Sunday. As a result, he sat out the remainder of practice. The wideout had the best year of his career in 2022, totaling three touchdowns in seven games with the Chiefs. Kansas City lost JuJu Smith-Schuster, who signed […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoJesse Chavez Still Has A "Slight Limp"
According to Braves manager Brian Snitker, reliever Jesse Chavez (shin) is still "walking with a slight limp." There was a report that the 39-year-old had been doing some "light jogging." Yet, he's still "weeks away" from returning, per Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Chavez owns a 1.55 ERA with 36 strikeouts, 13 holds, and two saves […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoX-Rays Negative On Adolis Garcia's Hand
Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia (hand) exited Saturday's contest versus the Los Angeles Dodgers after getting nailed in the right hand by a pitch. Fortunately, X-Rays were negative, although that doesn't mean he'll be available for the series finale on Sunday. Garcia, who went hitless in one at-bat on Saturday, should be considered day-to-day.
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoNolan Arenado Exits Saturday's Game
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman/designated hitter Nolan Arenado (leg) exited Saturday's meeting with the Cubs. The veteran went 1-for-3 with a run in this one. However, he fouled a ball off his lower left leg, causing it to stiffen. It's unknown if Arenado will be available for the series finale against Chicago on Sunday, although […]
Dennis Clausen 1 year agoAaron Rodgers Hints At Playing Beyond This Year
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers stated it "would be a disservice" to play only one year with his new team. "The Jets gave up a lot for me," said the signal-caller during a radio interview. "Now, if that one year turns out to be a magical year, who knows? It's more than that. It's […]
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