Buccaneers Sign Cody Thompson

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed former Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cody Thompson on Wednesday to help replace Deven Thompkins (hamstring), who was placed on Injured Reserve this week. Thompson will be competing for a roster spot at training camp this summer and during the preseason after catching his only target for 10 yards in seven […]

Pierre Strong Jr. Participating In OTAs

Cleveland Browns running back Pierre Strong Jr. (back) was participating in organized team activities on Wednesday. Strong appears to be recovered from a back injury that kept him out of the team's wild-card loss to the Houston Texans in the postseason. The 25-year-old was active for all 17 regular-season games in 2023 in his first […]

Isaiah Davis Getting Run With First-Team Offense

SNY's Connor Hughes writes that the New York Jets seem to really like rookie fifth-round running back Isaiah Davis, who has gotten a ton of work with the first-team offense and quarterback Aaron Rodgers during organized team activities this week. Unfortunately for Davis, rookie fourth-rounder Braelon Allen has been one of the biggest standouts during […]

Malachi Corley Back At Practice

New York Jets rookie third-round wide receiver Malachi Corley (lower body) was a full participant at practice at organized team activities on Tuesday after leaving practice early last week with an undisclosed lower-body injury. Corley made an impressive contested catch in team drills on a pass from veteran backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor. The 22-year-old's injury […]

Braelon Allen Has Been A Standout At OTAs

New York Jets rookie running back Braelon Allen has been one of the biggest standouts at organized team activities open to the media, especially because of his emergence as a legitimate option as a pass-catcher. Most of his catches had been coming on short throws out of the backfield until Tuesday, when he hauled in […]

Aaron Rodgers Gaining Chemistry With Garrett Wilson

The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt writes that the connection between New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and top wide receiver Garrett Wilson is growing during voluntary organized team activities this offseason. Wilson ran such a good route in practice on Tuesday that he wound up wide open in the middle of the field for an easy […]

Joshua Palmer Practicing This Week

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer (knee), who has been rehabbing a knee injury that kept him out of six games last year, said he got the most repetitions of the offseason in Tuesday's organized team activities. After posting a career-best 58.1 receiving yards per game last year, Palmer's role is set to increase […]

Drake Maye Receives Praise From Offensive Coordinator

New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye, the third overall pick of this year's NFL draft, has been impressing offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt this offseason. "He's been impressive," Van Pelt said. Maye took snaps as the top backup in Tuesday's organized team activities after previously working as the No. 3 option. While Van Pelt […]

Justin Foscue Beginning Rehab Assignment

Texas Rangers infield prospect Justin Foscue (oblique), who is currently on the 60-day injured list with a left-oblique strain, has been sent to the Arizona Complex League on a rehab assignment and is expected to play on Wednesday night. Foscue made his big-league debut early this year but played in just two games before landing […]

Nationals Giving Cade Cavalli A Little Break

The date and location of Washington Nationals pitching prospect Cade Cavalli's (elbow) next rehab start remains undecided, with the team choosing to give the right-hander some extra rest before he makes another start. Cavalli has now made two rehab starts in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, with his last appearance coming last Thursday for […]

Josiah Gray Cleared To Begin Rehab Assignment

Washington Nationals right-hander Josiah Gray (forearm), who has spent nearly two months on the 15-day injured list with a flexor strain in his forearm, has been cleared to start a minor-league rehab assignment. Manager Dave Martinez suggested Gray will likely pitch on Sunday at Single-A Fredericksburg. Gray's last simulated game on Tuesday featured 65 pitches […]

Kyle Tucker Might Not Be Ready By Friday

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (shin) is "making progress," but third baseman Alex Bregman (hand) is in a "better spot" to return for Friday's series opener on the road against the Los Angeles Angels, according to manager Joe Espada. Tucker fouled a ball off his right shin on Monday and has missed the last two […]

Royals-Guardians Postponed On Wednesday

The contest between the Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday has been postponed due to inclement weather in Cleveland and will be rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader on Monday, Aug. 26, starting at 1:10 pm CT. Right-hander Brad Singer was scheduled to start for the Royals and be opposed by right-handed […]

Lucas Erceg Could Throw Bullpen By Sunday

Oakland Athletics left-handed relief pitcher Lucas Erceg (forearm), who is dealing with a strained right forearm, has resumed playing catch and could throw a full bullpen session as early as this Sunday, according to manager Mark Kotsay. The A's put Erceg on the injured list last Friday, but from the looks of things, he's trending […]

Kris Bryant Could Land On Injured List

Colorado Rockies first baseman/designated hitter Kris Bryant (back) is still sore from running into the netting during the series against the Los Angeles Dodgers last weekend and was out of the starting lineup again on Wednesday against the visiting Cincinnati Reds, according to manager Bud Black. "If there's not marked improvement by the end of […]

Triston Casas Hopes To Return Around July 1

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (ribs) said on Wednesday that he's hoping to return to the big-league roster from the injured list around July 1. Casas said he's "feeling great" and said he "should be swinging a bat at the end of the week." The 24-year-old left-handed slugger was still experiencing some pain […]

Luis Matos Sent Down, Austin Slater Back From Injured List

The San Francisco Giants optioned outfielder Luis Matos to Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday and reinstated outfielder Austin Slater (concussion) from the seven-day concussion injured list in a corresponding move. After the season-ending injury to Jung Hoo Lee (shoulder), Matos was playing pretty much every day and went 19-for-85 (.224) with two home runs and 20 […]

Blake Snell Dealing With Mild Groin Strain

The San Francisco Giants are saying that left-hander Blake Snell's (groin) MRI exam showed only a mild left-groin strain, and they'll have a better idea of a return timetable on Thursday. It's obviously good news for Snell in a season where he hasn't had much good news. The 31-year-old southpaw has already been on the […]

Ranger Suarez Penciled In To Start Saturday In London

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez (hand) played catch again on Wednesday and everything went well. Manager Rob Thomson said the plan for the London series this weekend against the division-rival New York Mets is for Suarez to go on Saturday and right-hander Taijuan Walker on Sunday. The 28-year-old southpaw has no played catch two days […]

Jarred Kelenic Injures His Wrist Wednesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jarred Kelenic (wrist) landed on his right wrist awkwardly while making a fantastic diving catch in the bottom of the sixth inning on Wednesday at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox and exited the game an inning later. The Braves also pulled third baseman Austin Riley early in a blowout loss […]

Jake Burger Out After Aggravating Intercostal Muscle

Miami Marlins third baseman Jake Burger (intercostal) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays. Burger appeared to aggravate a previous injury to his intercostal muscle on Tuesday and said that he woke up feeling no soreness or pain. However, after speaking with manager Skip Schumaker, the two agreed […]

David Fry Takes A Seat Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians catcher/outfielder David Fry isn't in the team's starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against the visiting Kansas City Royals. With Fry on the bench, Bo Naylor is behind the dish and is hitting eighth against Royals right-hander Brady Singer. It's the second time in the last three games that Fry has been on the […]

Starling Marte Scratched With Knee Issue

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (knee) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals. Marte felt something in his right knee on Tuesday night, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. However, the skipper said the level of concern is low and Marte will be available off the bench on Wednesday. […]

Matthew Stafford Expected To Attend Minicamp

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is still seeking more guaranteed money in the final two years of his current deal, but despite that, he is expected to attend mandatory minicamp next week. Stafford has also been in attendance for voluntary workouts all offseason. He is signed through the 2026 season but only has $15 […]

Keenan Allen Open To Extension With Bears

Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen said that he's "going to play as long as I can" and is fully open to discussing a contract extension with the Bears. Chicago acquired Allen from the Los Angeles Chargers this offseason and then drafted former Washington Huskies wideout Rome Odunze in the first round in April. DJ […]

Nick Chubb Uncertain Of Return Date

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (knee) is doing well in his rehab from a gruesome season-ending left knee injury that he suffered on Sept. 18 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but he's uncertain when he might be back. "I like where I'm at," Chubb said. "I'm where I need to be. I would say that. […]

Browns Sign Kevin Stefanski, Andrew Berry To Extensions

The Cleveland Browns announced on Wednesday that they have signed both head coach Kevin Stefanski and executive vice president of football operations and general manager Andrew Berry to contract extensions. Stefanski and Berry both came to Cleveland in 2020 and have a record of 37-30 with the team, the highest winning percentage for the team […]

Quentin Johnston Looking To Turn Things Around

Los Angeles Chargers former first-round wide receiver Quentin Johnston had a pretty dreadful first season in the NFL and was plagued by some key drops, ultimately finishing with 38 catches for 431 yards and two touchdowns despite both Mike Williams and Keenan Allen missing time with injuries. In addition to drops, the 6-foot-4, 215-pounder was […]

Cameron Sutton Signing With Steelers

Free-agent cornerback Cameron Sutton is signing an undisclosed deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday, according to his agents. Sutton was released by the Detroit Lions on March 21 after a domestic-violence warrant was issued. The 29-year-old defensive back was originally drafted in the third round by Pittsburgh in 2017 out of Tennessee. Sutton spent […]

Trevon Diggs "Looks Great"

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said that cornerback Trevon Diggs (knee) "looks great" this offseason in his return from a torn ACL that he suffered last September. There seems to be a real chance that Diggs will start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list, but "he's in a good spot." The […]