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Ravens Not Interested In Antonio Brown
The Baltimore Ravens are interested in free-agent wide receivers -- they've scheduled a workout with veteran Dez Bryant -- but they are not interested in Antonio Brown. Quarterback Lamar Jackson has worked out with Brown, but it's hard to see the Ravens going in this direction after owner Steve Bisciotti publicly apologized following the Ray […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoChris Moore To Miss Time With Broken Finger
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Chris Moore (finger) will miss some time in camp with a broken finger, according to head coach John Harbaugh. It's unclear how much time Moore will miss, so stay tuned for more details on the situation. Moore caught just three passes for 21 yards in 14 games played last season for […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoIman Marshall To Miss 2020 Season
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that cornerback Iman Marshall (knee) suffered a major knee injury on Sunday, and sources confirmed that he tore several ligaments, including his ACL. Marshall will need surgery and will miss the entire 2020 season after he was a fourth-round draft pick in 2019. The 23-year-old played in just […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoLions Sign Jonathan Williams
The Detroit Lions signed former Colts and Bills running back Jonathan Williams on Monday to provide some depth in their backfield. The 26-year-old was with the Colts last year, touching the ball 54 times for 294 yards and a lone score. With rookie D'Andre Swift and Kerryon Johnson seeing most of the backfield work for […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years ago49ers Fear Jalen Hurd Has Torn ACL
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jalen Hurd (knee) is undergoing an MRI exam on Monday after suffering what is believed to be a major knee injury in practice on Sunday, according to sources. The fear is that Hurd's MRI will reveal a torn ACL, which would keep Hurd out for another full season. The athletic […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years ago49ers Working Out Jaron Brown
The San Francisco 49ers are working out veteran wide receiver Jaron Brown on Monday, according to a source. Brown spent the last two years with the Seahawks, catching only 16 passes for 220 yards and two touchdowns in 2019. He has spent seven seasons in the NFC West with the Seahawks and Cardinals and is […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoJ.J. Arcega-Whiteside, Jason Peters Among Players Ailing In Camp
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver J.J. Arcega-Whiteside (lower body), offensive lineman Jason Peters (lower body), defensive end Derek Barnett (lower body) and defensive tackle Javon Hargrave (upper body) were not practicing on Monday, according to head coach Doug Pederson. In transaction news, the Eagles waived third-year quarterback Kyle Lauletta on Monday and signed receiver Marcus Green. […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoCorey Davis Taken Off PUP List
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis (toe) passed his physical on Monday and was removed from the Physically Unable to Perform list after having offseason surgery on his toe. His toe ailment helps explain why he had just 43 catches for 601 yards and two touchdowns in a disappointing 2019 season. The former first-round pick […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoJosh Oliver Breaks Bone In Foot, Needs Surgery
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Josh Oliver (foot) broke a bone in his foot and will have surgery, according to head coach Doug Marrone. There's no timetable on when Oliver will be ready to return, but there's a good chance that he won't be ready for the start of the 2020 season. The 25-year-old was a […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoJaguars Sign Timmy Jernigan
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed seventh-year defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan on Monday to replace defensive lineman Rodney Gunter, who announced his retirement on Sunday. Jernigan agreed to a deal with the Texans in the spring before the deal fell through. The 27-year-old will help the Jaguars defensive line after both Al Woods and Lerentee McCray opted […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoGerald McCoy Suffers Leg Injury In Practice
Dallas Cowboys veteran defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (leg) suffered a leg injury in practice, according to a source. The severity of the injury is unclear at the moment, but RotoBaller will update the situation when we know more. The Athletic's Jon Machota reported that McCoy had to be helped off the field after suffering the […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years ago49ers Hoping Deebo Samuel Will Be Ready
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that the team is "hoping" that wide receiver Deebo Samuel (foot) will be ready for Week 1. "Not counting on it," Shanahan said. Samuel suffered a Jones fracture in June, and general manager John Lynch acknowledged in late July that Samuel "may miss some games." How many […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoMike McCarthy Excited About Everson Griffen
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is excited about the prospects of coaching defensive end Everson Griffen, who signed a one-year deal with Dallas on Wednesday. "I can't say enough about Everson Griffen," McCarthy said. "Just the fact of being able to compete against him twice a year. He was always a primary focus for […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoMatt LaFleur Impressed With A.J. Dillon
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that rookie running back A.J. Dillon "has got some massive legs." "We have not seen a running back built like that, not in my career that I've been around." Drafted in the second round at 62nd overall, Dillon stands at 6-foot, 247 pounds with tree trunks for […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoJordan Love Has "A Lot To Clean Up"
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that rookie quarterback Jordan Love has "a lot to clean up right now" when asked about his impressions of the young signal-caller so far in camp. "He’s a young quarterback that is learning a new system, and just how specific we are with the footwork. I think […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoKenny Clark Signs Four-Year Extension With Packers
Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Kenny Clark signed a four-year extension on Saturday worth $70 million. The deal also includes a$25 million signing bonus with $37 million paid over the first two years of the contract. The deal makes him the highest-paid nose tackle in league history. Clark was due $7.69 million in 2020 while […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoClarke Schmidt Lurking As Rotation Replacement
New York Yankees starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt could be an option for the Yankees rotation in 2020 after he pitched the best ball of his career down the stretch in Double-A in 2019. Schmidt was also shining in spring training and during summer camp before being reassigned to the alternate training site. The 24-year-old right-hander […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoIan Anderson Has Better Chance To Debut In 2020
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka's torn Achilles has increased the chances that pitching prospect Ian Anderson will make his debut this year. Anderson needs to refine his control to have success at the highest level, but he misses plenty of bats with a three-pitch repertoire. The 22-year-old right-hander has been working on his secondary […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoAlex Kirilloff Raking At Alternate Site
Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff has been raking at the team's alternate training site and could get a call-up soon to provide a useful bat off the bench for the first-place team in the American League Central. Kirilloff is unlikely to be a must-own in mixed leagues until 2021 or beyond, especially because there isn't […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoBrendan Rodgers Could Get A Shot At Second Base
Colorado Rockies middle infielder Brendan Rodgers could get a shot at the keystone in the big leagues with Ryan McMahon slumping and Chris Owings (hamstring) injured. Colorado has been using Garrett Hampson to shore up their outfield, which may allow Rodgers to see meaningful at-bats if he's called up. The 24-year-old is the club's best […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoMatt Manning An Option If Tigers Decide To Bolster Rotation
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Manning could make his major league debut in 2020 if the Tigers want to upgrade their starting rotation. Casey Mize, the team's top pitching prospect, should get the call first, but Manning could be right behind him, as well as lefty Tarik Skubal and Alex Faedo. All of the team's […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoJoey Bart May Force The Giants' Hand
The San Francisco Giants have been going with a Tyler Heineman/Chadwick Tromp tandem behind the plate with Buster Posey opting out of the 2020 season, but Giants players and fans are clamoring for Joey Bart, the No. 2 overall pick in 2018. Bart has drawn praise from the big league pitching staff and has shown […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoCristian Pache Could Offer Braves A Defensive Upgrade
Atlanta Braves outfielder Cristian Pache (ankle) is fully recovered from a sprained ankle that he suffered in summer camp and could offer the team an upgrade both on offense and in center field over the struggling Ender Inciarte. The 21-year-old is the consensus best defender in the minors, but his bat is certainly behind his […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoTigers Could Consider Adding Casey Mize
The Detroit Tigers are in contention to begin the season with a 9-7 record after losing 114 games last year, but they have just one pitcher who has made multiple starts while posting an ERA better than 5.74. Casey Mize, the No. 1 overall pick in 2018, could be an option to join the starting […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoMackenzie Gore Ready For Rotation Spot?
San Diego Padres starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore battled his control and command in summer camp, which is likely why pitching prospect Luis Patino got the call first, but the young left-hander has looked better at the team's alternate training site and is the best pitching prospect in baseball. Gore is MLB Pipeline's No. 5 overall […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoGavin Lux Could Get A Look In The Near Future
Los Angeles Dodgers middle infielder Gavin Lux, baseball's No. 2 prospect, could get a call to the big leagues in the near future with shortstop Corey Seager (back) missing the last six games and with the Dodgers not getting much production out of their other left-handed hitters. Lux was the preseason favorite to win the […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoJacob deGrom Scratched With Tight Neck
Updating a previous report, New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (neck) was scratched from his scheduled start on Friday against the Phillies with a tight neck. The good news is that he doesn't have any structural issues with his neck and he plans to throw a bullpen session on Sunday or Monday. The right-hander […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoBaker Mayfield Getting Back To The Basics
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield said he's "finding out how to get back to the basics" after a disappointing sophomore campaign in 2019. "I lost myself in that and I wasn't able to be who I am for these guys on the team. I told them that," Mayfield continued. "I told them that if I'm […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoDalvin Cook Not Planning On Holdout
Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook plans to be a full participant at training camp while he seeks a long-term contract extension. "I'm out there full go, 1,000 percent," Cook said. The RB1 in fantasy should be present for workouts on Monday for the start of camp. The 25-year-old second-rounder was a top-five running back […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoMarcus Mariota Making An Impression On Jon Gruden
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden said that quarterback Marcus Mariota "really fired me up today" at training camp on Friday. “He has turned a corner with his ankle (injury) and he is a dazzling playmaker. He had a very nice day.” It might just be coach speak, and we all know that Gruden […]
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