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Eric Berry Day-To-Day
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said veteran safety Eric Berry (heel) is day-to-day. The three-time first-team All Pro hasn't practiced since Aug. 11, and his status for Week 1 against the Chargers is up in the air. Berry didn't play at all in the preseason. An already thin KC secondary will need Reid […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoCowboys Re-Sign Deonte Thompson, Bo Scarbrough
The Dallas Cowboys re-signed wide receiver Deonte Thompson and rookie running back Bo Scarbrough on Monday after cutting them over the weekend. Thompson signed a one-year deal with a $1 million signing bonus, while Scarbrough was added to the practice squad. Dallas also placed wideout Noah Brown (hamstring) on Injured Reserve. Thompson had 38 catches […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoAvisail Garcia Could Be Shut Down
While Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia (knee) is staunchly against it, the team is considering shutting him down for the season. Garcia should be back in the lineup soon, but a shutdown remains possible if issues pop up again. General manager Rick Hahn said Garcia's knee is not at risk of getting worse. Garcia […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoMarwin Gonzalez Injured Monday
Houston Astros infielder Marwin Gonzalez (oblique) left the game early on Monday with right oblique discomfort. Gonzalez didn't have a plate appearance in the game before leaving. Oblique injuries can be tricky to recover from, so this could be an extended absence for Gonzalez. The utility man is hitting .247/.324/.409 with 14 home runs, 52 […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoAaron Judge Swings A Bat Monday
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (wrist) resumed swinging a bat on Monday by taking hacks off a tee. He said he is feeling better but still doesn't know when he'll face live pitching. It's a step in the right direction for the slugger, although we still have no idea when he'll be back in […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoVita Vea Still Not Practicing
Tampa Bay Buccaneers first-round defensive tackle Vita Vea (calf) has yet to return to practice after missing over a month with a strained calf. That puts his availability for Week 1 against the Saints in jeopardy. Vea was expected to "miss a couple of weeks" at the time of his injury and wasn't expected to […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoJets Officially Name Sam Darnold The Starter
The New York Jets have officially named rookie quarterback Sam Darnold as their starter for Week 1 against the Lions, according to sources. This has been expected for a while after the Jets traded Teddy Bridgewater to the Saints. Veteran Josh McCown will serve as the backup and mentor Darnold in his rookie campaign. Darnold […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoDonnel Pumphrey To Work Out For Lions
Free-agent running back Donnel Pumphrey will work out for the Detroit Lions on Tuesday, according to a source. Pumphrey was released by the Eagles over the weekend after being unable to stay healthy. The undersized back didn't play at all in his rookie season and might just be an option Detroit's practice squad.
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoBreshad Perriman To Visit With Giants, Bills
Free-agent wide receiver Breshad Perriman, who is currently visiting with the Jets, has visits lined up with the New York Giants and Buffalo Bills. Perriman was a first-round bust for the Ravens, catching 43 passes for 576 yards and three touchdowns in two seasons. Wherever he lands, he won't be a fantasy factor.
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoBrice Butler Works Out For Raiders
Free-agent wide receiver Brice Butler worked out for the Oakland Raiders on Monday. The Raiders are looking for more receiver depth after releasing Martavis Bryant over the weekend, but they already added veteran Brandon LaFell on a one-year deal. Butler was a surprising cut by the Cardinals but should latch on with another team soon.
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoJoshua Dobbs Named No. 2 QB
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Joshua Dobbs said he's been named the No. 2 quarterback behind Ben Roethlisberger. Rookie Mason Rudolph will enter the year as the No. 3 after the team cut Landry Jones over the weekend. Dobbs won't have any fantasy value unless Big Ben is injured and misses time.
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoJermaine Gresham Ready For Practice Monday
Arizona Cardinals tight end Jermaine Gresham (Achilles) was suited up for practice on Monday. He was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Saturday and looked to be at full speed in practice. It's great news that Gresham is looking healthy with Week 1 right around the corner, but he's still not a […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoAntonio Callaway To Start Against Steelers
Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson said that rookie wide receiver Antonio Callaway will start in Week 1 against the Steelers. Josh Gordon will come off the bench. Even though Gordon will be a risky WR3 in the season opener, he still has much more upside against the Steelers than Callaway does for fantasy owners.
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoRoyce Freeman To Be Listed As Starter
Denver Broncos rookie running back Royce Freeman is expected to be listed as the starter ahead of Devontae Booker on the team's first regular season depth chart on Monday, according to a source. Freeman is expected to start in Week 1 against the Seahawks after being listed as the No. 2 behind Booker during the […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoLeSean McCoy Eligible To Play In Week 1
Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy will be eligible to play in the team's Week 1 game against the Ravens and is not being placed on the commissioner's exempt list at this point. Police in Georgia continue to investigate a July home invasion at a house owned by McCoy, during which his former girlfriend allegedly […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoJack Conklin Progressing Nicely
Tennessee Titans right tackle Jack Conklin (knee) is progressing nicely and will be cleared when doctors think he's healthy enough to do so. Conklin avoided the Physically Unable to Perform list to start the regular season, so he should be able to return sometime before Week 6. Conklin is one of the league's best right […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoDelanie Walker Plans To Play In Opener
Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (toe) said he still plans to play in the season opener. Walker is used to playing through nagging injuries and should be good for Week 1. He's been a consistent TE1 for fantasy owners for the last few years and should be in everyone's fantasy lineup if he's playing […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoJay Ajayi Back At Practice Monday
Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi (leg) returned to practice on Monday. Ajayi had been dealing with an undisclosed lower leg injury, but he'll be fine to play in the season opener against the Falcons on Thursday night. With quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) and wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) both out, the Eagles could lean […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoSaquon Barkley Ready For Full Workload
New York Giants rookie running back Saquon Barkley (hamstring) said he's ready for a full workload in Week 1 against the Jaguars. Barkley was held out of some preseason games as a precaution, but his injury was never that serious. The rookie was a first-round pick in most fantasy drafts and is a must-start in […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoAntonio Brown Returns To Practice Monday
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (quadriceps) returned to practice on Monday. Brown will be fine for the Week 1 game against the Browns. He's a top-three fantasy wide receiver and is a must-start every time he's active.
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoIan Kennedy To Make Final Rehab Start Monday
Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost said that starting pitcher Ian Kennedy (oblique) will make his final rehab start for Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Monday. Yost is leaning toward a six-man rotation when Kennedy returns. The veteran right-hander hasn't pitched in a major league game since July 10. He has a decent 8.3 K/9 over […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoBrandon Belt Out Of Lineup With Knee Soreness
San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) is out of the lineup on Monday due to right knee soreness. The Giants are also facing a left-hander, so that made it an easier decision. Belt's knee injury could persist for the rest of the year, and he could need to undergo a cleanup procedure on […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoPackers Sign Darius Jackson
The Green Bay Packers are signing free-agent running back Darius Jackson to their 53-man roster on Monday. Jackson was cut by the Cowboys. Jackson will serve as depth behind Jamaal Williams and Ty Montgomery to open the season with Aaron Jones suspended. He can be ignored in fantasy.
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoJermaine Kearse, Elijah McGuire Not Practicing Monday
New York Jets wide receiver Jermaine Kearse (abdomen) and running back Elijah McGuire (foot) did not practice on Monday. Neither Kearse nor McGuire will suit up for Week 1. With Kearse out, Quincy Enunwa could see more targets across from Robby Anderson. Terrelle Pryor should be the No. 3 receiver in the season opener.
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoEvan Engram Does Individual Drills Monday
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (concussion) did individual drills at practice on Monday and was wearing a red non-contact jersey. Engram has been limited with a head injury of late, but all indications are that he will be fine for Week 1 against the Jaguars. The matchup isn't ideal, but Engram will still […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoNick Foles Named Week 1 Starter
The Philadelphia Eagles announced on Monday that quarterback Nick Foles will start in the season opener against the Falcons on Thursday night. Carson Wentz (knee) still hasn't been cleared for contact and could also be in danger of missing Week 2. It's put a big dent in his fantasy value to open up the year […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoMatt Kalil Lands On IR
The Carolina Panthers officially placed left tackle Matt Kalil (knee) on the Injured Reserve on Monday. He will be eligible to return to the team after Week 8. The loss of Kalil along with the injury to right tackle Daryl Williams leaves an already thin offensive line in a bad position. That's not good news […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoPackers Put Jake Kumerow On IR
The Green Bay Packers placed wide receiver Jake Kumerow (shoulder) on Injured Reserve on Monday, according to a source. He will be eligible to return after Week 8 if they want to use one of their return moves on him. It's a bummer for Kumerow, as he was standing out in training camp and the […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoMets Call Up Dominic Smith
The New York Mets called up first baseman Dominic Smith, infielder Jack Reinheimer and relief pitcher Drew Gagnon from Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday. Smith has been a bust of a prospect so far and has hit .195/.225/.377 with two homers and three RBI in his 77 at-bats for the Mets this year. He's unlikely […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoJake Faria Likely To Return Tuesday
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jake Faria has been added to the taxi squad and is likely to be added to the active roster on Tuesday. Faria has a 4.84 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 46 K's in 57 2/3 innings over 13 outings (11 starts), but he was set back by an oblique injury midseason. Faria […]
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