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Ja'Lynn Polk NE WRPatriots' Ja'Lynn Polk: Clear path to No. 1 role?
1d agoPolk could secure the Patriots' top receiver spot to open the 2024 regular season if he impresses in training camp, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.
Polk, a rookie second-round pick, didn't begin the offseason working as a starter but has since worked his way up the depth chart, and he was a standout at mandatory minicamp. The Washington product is considered pro-ready as rookie, so though his combine workout numbers didn't strongly impress, he's refined enough to quickly hit the ground running and entrench himself as one of New England's most reliable targets in the passing game, especially if Kendrick Bourne (knee) isn't fully recovered from his ACL tear by Week 1. Graff projects Polk to get a large portion of first-team reps in training camp, so if he can translate that into some preseason momentum, it wouldn't be surprising for him to start the season ahead of Bourne, DeMario Douglas, K.J. Osborn, JuJu Smith-Schuster and rookie fourth-rounder Javon Baker, especially if he can establish chemistry with Jacoby Brissett and Drake Maye. As a pro, Polk may ultimately be more of a possession receiver than a deep target, but he boasts the upside to become one of the most consistent options in the Patriots' air attack.
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Audric Estime DEN RBBroncos' Audric Estime: Should be ready for camp
1d agoCoach Sean Payton expects Estime (knee) to be "full go" for the start of training camp, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.
The rookie fifth-round pick missed most of Denver's offseason program after undergoing a minor knee scope this spring. Kosmider suggests Estime could challenge Javonte Williams for lead-runner duties in an offense that also has Jaleel McLaughlin and Samaje Perine as strong candidates for backfield roles. It'll likely shape up as some form of committee again, with the 227-pound Estime a candidate to provide a power element if Williams fails to regain the explosiveness he showed early in his career before a multi-ligament knee tear in Oct. 2022.
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Van Jefferson PIT WRSteelers' Van Jefferson: Early favorite for WR2 job
1d agoJefferson has "pole position" to be Pittsburgh's No. 2 wide receiver, according to Mark Kaboly of The Athletic.
The Steelers signed four wide receivers with NFL starting experience between January and May, also bringing in Quez Watkins, Scotty Miller and Marquez Callaway. They've each had exactly one season with 500-plus receiving yards, either in 2020 or 2021. Jefferson's so-called pole position prior to training camp may not mean much, as he'll face competition not only from the aforementioned veterans, but also 2024 third-round pick Roman Wilson and 2023 third-rounder Calvin Austin. It looks like a wide-open competition for snaps/roles behind runaway No. 1 receiver George Pickens.
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Kyle Philips TEN WRTitans' Kyle Philips: Not assured roster spot
2d agoPhilips is expected to enter training camp fighting for a roster spot, John Glennon of the Nashville Post reports.
Philips, a 2022 fifth-round pick, secured 15 of 22 targets for 181 yards across nine appearances last season, and he never managed to play more than 50 percent of offensive snaps. With Calvin Ridley and Tyler Boyd joining DeAndre Hopkins atop the depth chart, and 2022 first-round pick Treylon Burks still vying for opportunities, Phillips finds himself competing for limited reserve roles, and rookie sixth-round pick Jha'Quan Jackson also projects as a slot option and return man.
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Jamal Adams TEN SSTitans' Jamal Adams: Lands in Tennessee
2d agoAdams (knee) agreed to terms Thursday on a one-year contract with the Titans, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Adams, now presumably healthy after dealing with late-season knee injuries down the stretch in 2023, links up with Tennessee shortly ahead of the start of training camp. He tallied 48 tackles (34 solo) and two pass breakups across nine appearances with Seattle last season, and across four years with the team he suited up for just 34 contests. Injury woes could follow Adams to his new team, but when healthy his proclivity for high tackle numbers should make him a relevant fantasy asset in IDP formats, even if he's not the same player he was when he earned All-Pro honors in the third year of his career.
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Matt Judon NE OLBPatriots' Matthew Judon: Not close to new deal
3d agoJudon and the Patriots are far apart in contract negotiations, Henry McKenna of FoxSports.com reports.
McKenna notes that Judon has asked for a new contract and the Patriots have presented an offer, but the sides "are not currently close to agreeing to a new deal." Judon is approaching the final year of his contract, which will pay him a modest $6.5 million in 2024. New England may be hesitant to offer the linebacker a hefty deal given that he played in just four games last season due to a torn biceps, though he has more than proven his ability as a pass rusher with 28 combined sacks between 2021 and 2022. Per Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe, Judon doesn't plan to hold out of camp if the sides don't agree to a new deal.
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Hayden Wesneski CHC RPCubs' Hayden Wesneski: Crushed by Cards
2m agoWesneski (3-6) took the loss in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals, surrendering 11 runs (four earned) on 10 hits and a walk over four innings. He struck out four.
The right-hander's own errors during a nightmarish nine-run first inning prevented more damage to his ERA, but it was still a poor outing for Wesneski at the worst possible time, as it put extra pressure on the Cubs' bullpen ahead of the nightcap. In four starts since rejoining the rotation in late June, he's posted a 5.59 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 20:6 K:BB in 19.1 innings while serving up five homers, including a three-run blast by Alec Burleson on Saturday.
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Gabriel Moreno ARI CDiamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno: Idle Saturday
3m agoMoreno is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays.
Moreno missed Wednesday's game with lower back tightness before going 1-for-3 Thursday. He'll get a night off Saturday as Jose Herrera catches and bats ninth.
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Lourdes Gurriel ARI LFDiamondbacks' Lourdes Gurriel: In lineup Saturday
6m agoGurriel is batting fifth and playing left field Saturday against Toronto.
Gurriel sat out back-to-back games with general soreness, but he'll return to the D-Backs starting nine Saturday. The outfielder is slashing .266/.298/.428 across 366 plate appearances this season.
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Daniel Palencia CHC RPCubs' Daniel Palencia: Joining Cubs for Game 2
24m agoThe Cubs recalled Palencia from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Palencia will join the big-league roster ahead of the second half of Saturday's twin bill against the Cardinals. The right-hander has been with Iowa since being activated from the IL on June 3. Ethan Roberts, who pitched two innings in Game 1, was optioned to Iowa in a corresponding move.
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Ethan Roberts CHC RPCubs' Ethan Roberts: Sent back to Iowa
26m agoThe Cubs optioned Roberts to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Roberts threw two scoreless innings and struck out three batters during a loss to the Cardinals in Game 1 of Saturday's twin bill, and he'll now be sent back to the minors between games. Daniel Palencia was recalled from Iowa in a corresponding move.
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Jonathan India CIN 2BReds' Jonathan India: Exits early Saturday
30m agoIndia was removed from Saturday's game against the Marlins with a left knee contusion, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
India was involved in a collision at second base before being removed at the start of the fourth inning. The 27-year-old was scratched from Wednesday's game against the Rockies with the same injury designation. Cincinnati will close out its series against the Marlins on Sunday before the All-Star break.
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Patrick Williams CHI PFBulls' Patrick Williams: Should be ready for training camp
1h agoWilliams (foot) said Saturday that the bone in his foot is fully healed, and he should be ready for training camp in the Fall, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Williams said he is now running and jumping pain-free after undergoing season-ending surgery in February. The 22-year-old signed a five-year, $90 million pact to stay with the Bulls this offseason, and his health will be a huge factor for the rebuilding club. In 43 regular-season games last season, Williams averaged 10.0 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists while shooting 39.9 percent from deep.
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Kevin Durant PHO PFSuns' Kevin Durant: Likely to miss exhibition Monday
4h agoDurant (calf) is expected to miss Team USA's exhibition game versus Australia on Monday, CBSSports.com reports.
Durant was absent from training camp due to his calf injury, and he also missed the USA's exhibition game against Canada on Wednesday. The USA is set to play in two more exhibition games on July 15 against Australia, and July 17 against Serbia, which the All-Star is likely to sit out of. The 35-year-old is coming off his healthiest season in the past four years, during which he averaged 27.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.2 blocks in 75 regular-season games. Team USA will hope to have Durant back playing alongside Stephen Curry, LeBron James and Joel Embiid for the start of the Paris Olympics on July 28 against Serbia.
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Reed Sheppard HOU SGRockets' Reed Sheppard: Team-high 23 points in win Friday
5h agoSheppard produced 23 points (9-17 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five assists, four rebounds, three blocks and one steal across 30 minutes in Friday's 99-80 win over the Lakers in the NBA 2K25 Summer League.
Sheppard opened his Summer League play with an extremely productive outing, stuffing the stat sheet and hitting a team-high four three-pointers. The No. 3 overall pick was a lights-out shooter in one season with Kentucky, during which he averaged 12.5 points, 4.5 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 2.5 steals while shooting 52.1 percent from deep. The 20-year-old also impressed on defense Friday, but his 6-foot-2 frame could limit what he can do on that side of the ball against NBA competition.
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Alex Sarr WAS CWizards' Alex Sarr: Game-high four blocks in win Friday
6h agoSarr tallied 12 points (4-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, four blocks and one steal across 32 minutes in Friday's 94-88 win over the Hawks in the NBA 2K25 Summer League.
Sarr has been touted as an athletic big with the potential to block shots at an elite level, and he displayed this ability in the Summer League opener with a game-high four swats. The 19-year-old struggled from the field in the highly-anticipated matchup against No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher. However, Sarr stuffed the stat sheet, hitting an efficient two-of-five attempts from deep as well. The No. 2 overall pick played for Perth in the NBL during the 2023-24 season, and he averaged 9.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.5 blocks across 17.3 minutes while shooting 29.0 percent from deep.
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Zaccharie Risacher ATL SFHawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Team-high 18 points in loss Friday
6h agoRisacher accumulated 18 points (7-16 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block across 29 minutes in Friday's 94-88 loss to the Wizards in the NBA 2K25 Summer League.
Risacher produced a decent outing while displaying his ability to score in the Hawks' Summer League opener against No. 2 overall pick Alex Sarr. Risacher shot a game-high 16 attempts from the floor, and he led the Hawks' starting lineup in efficiency from the field at 43.8 percent. The 19-year-old has the potential to become an elite three-and-D player, and he already has professional experience from his time with the French club JL Bourg. During the EuroCup in 2023-24, Risacher averaged 11.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.8 steals while shooting 45.0 percent from beyond the arc in 23 games.
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Bobi Klintman DET PFPistons' Bobi Klintman: Officially signs with Motor City
6h agoKlintman signed a four-year, $7.99 million contract with the Pistons on Saturday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Klintman's rookie contract will be fully guaranteed over the first two seasons. The No. 37 overall pick played one season at Wake Forest before going over to Cairns in the NBL. During his time playing professionally for Cairns, the 21-year-old averaged 9.7 points and 4.8 rebounds across 21.7 minutes in 23 games.
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Braden Schneider NYR DRangers' Braden Schneider: Agrees to extension
5h agoSchneider signed a two-year, $4.4 million contract with the Rangers on Saturday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
It'll be a bridge deal, carrying an AAV of $2.2 million, for the 22-year-old Schneider after he posted five goals, 19 points and a minus-1 rating while playing in all 82 games last season. Schneider has emerged as a steady third-pairing blueliner in New York, and he could be in line for a larger role in the 2024-25 campaign.
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Oskar Steen BOS COskar Steen: Signs in Sweden
7h agoSteen inked a five-year contract with Farjestad BK of the SHL on Saturday, Derek O'Brien of The Hockey News reports.
Steen spent parts of four seasons with the Bruins, accumulating four goals and eight points in 60 career regular-season games. The 26-year-old forward played four campaigns with Farjestad before embarking across the pond to play in North America in 2019. He is likely to finish out his career in his native Sweden.
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Jet Greaves CLB GBlue Jackets' Jet Greaves: Re-signs with Columbus
1d agoGreaves signed a two-year, $1.625 million contract with the Blue Jackets on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Year 1 is a two-way pact, while Year 2 is a one-way agreement. Greaves will earn $800,000 during the 2024-25 campaign at the NHL level and $825,000 the following season. The 23-year-old netminder posted a record of 3-6-0 with a 3.49 GAA and a .908 save percentage in nine appearances with Columbus in 2023-24. He will battle Elvis Merzlikins and Daniil Tarasov at training camp for a roster spot, but he could start the upcoming season in the minors.
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Chad Ruhwedel NYR DRangers' Chad Ruhwedel: Inks one-year pact
1d agoRuhwedel inked a one-year, two-way contract with the Rangers on Friday.
The fact that Ruhwedel signed a two-way deal doesn't bode well for him seeing a lot of minutes with New York this season. The 34-year-old blueliner has made a career out of being a seventh defenseman, one that includes a Stanley Cup championship, so he won't necessarily be playing a bunch with AHL Hartford. Regardless, fantasy players probably shouldn't be expecting much out of Ruhwedel even when he does get into the lineup.
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Ty Emberson SJ DSharks' Ty Emberson: Ready for camp
1d agoEmberson (lower body) will be fully fit when training camp kicks off ahead of the 2024-25 campaign, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports Friday.
Emberson recently signed a one-year deal with the Sharks, resolving his restricted free-agent status ahead of the season. Last year, the 24-year-old defenseman saw action in 30 NHL contests in which he garnered one goal, nine assists and 31 shots while averaging 18:33 of ice time. Looking ahead to the upcoming season, Emberson should take the next step in his development and be a full-time NHL option for San Jose.
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Michael Callahan BOS D
Bruins' Michael Callahan: Signs one-year deal
1d agoCallahan penned a one-year, two-way contract with Boston on Friday.
Callahan has yet to make his NHL debut after being selected by the Coyotes in the fifth round of the 2018 NHL Draft. Last year, the 24-year-old defenseman generated four goals and 13 helpers in 70 regular-season contests. While Callahan could make his debut this year, he figures to spend the bulk of the campaign in the minors with AHL Providence.
