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Mark Andrews BAL TE
Ravens' Mark Andrews: Available via trade?
3h agoRavens GM Eric DeCosta said, "I never know what's going to happen" when reporters asked him Tuesday if Andrews would stay with the team for 2025, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
DeCosta also called Andrews a "warrior" and said he's "a great player... and we're in the business of keeping as many great players as we can." It's not quite the endorsement coach John Harbaugh gave earlier this offseason, which may signal a willingness to listen to trade offers. The Ravens kept Andrews on the roster through mid-March when a $4 million roster bonus kicked in, ending any speculation that he might be released after losing a fumble and dropping a game-tying pass in a playoff loss at Buffalo in January. Other factors working against Andrews include his contract (one year remaining), age (30 in September) and the presence of fellow tight end Isaiah Likely, but most signs point to Andrews playing at least one more season for the Ravens. That said, it won't be surprising if he's part of a draft-day trade.
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Derek Carr NO QB
Saints' Derek Carr: Wants out of New Orleans?
3h agoCarr's discussion of shoulder surgery may be related to dissatisfaction with the Saints and a desire to be released, according to Mike Triplett and Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football.
Carr reportedly preferred to be released earlier this offseason, but the Saints instead did a simple contract restructure to shift more of his cap hit to future seasons without adding/removing money. It was then revealed last week that the 34-year-old QB is considering surgery for a previously unreported shoulder injury, and with a recovery timeline that could keep him out for the start of the 2025 season. It's hard to say exactly what's going on here, but it is clear that fantasy managers shouldn't assume Carr will be the Week 1 starter in New Orleans under new head coach Kellen Moore. The other options under contract are Spencer Rattler, Jake Haener and Ben DiNucci, which makes the Saints a top candidate to draft a QB on Day 1 or 2 next week.
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DeMarcco Hellams ATL SAF
Falcons' DeMarcco Hellams: Full-go at voluntary workouts
21h agoFalcons head coach Raheem Morris said last Friday that Hellams (ankle) will be a full participant at voluntary OTAs, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
Hellams missed the entire 2024 campaign due to a significant ankle sustained during the preseason, but he'll have a full offseason of health to get ready for the 2025 season. Atlanta's decision to sign Jordan Fuller to a one-year deal in free agency will likely relegate Hellams to a rotational or backup role on defense, especially if the Falcons address the safety spot in the 2025 NFL Draft.
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Austin Jackson MIA OT
Dolphins' Austin Jackson: Steps into leadership role
22h agoJackson (knee) is the Dolphins' longest-tenured player along the offensive line following the retirement of Terron Armstead and is poised for a leadership role in 2025, in addition to his starting duties at right tackle, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN reports.
Jackson becomes the leader of a group introducing a new starter at right guard in James Daniels (Achilles), and relying on 2024 second-round pick Patrick Paul to develop into a starting-quality left tackle after a rough rookie year. With Jackson now healthy after having his 2024 campaign cut short due to a knee injury, per Josh Houtz of The Phinsider, Miami's chances of avoiding disastrously low quality O-line play rest in no small part on the right tackle's shoulders.
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Patrick Paul MIA OT
Dolphins' Patrick Paul: Replacing Armstead at LT
23h agoDolphins general manager Chris Grier said Tuesday that Paul "will be our starter at left tackle" following the retirement of Terron Armstead, Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald reports.
Grier added that Paul will get "first crack" at the starting left tackle gig, an indication that the team will hold a competition for the role during training camp. Paul, a 2024 second-round pick, suited up for all 17 regular-season games with Miami as a rookie, including three starts, looking less than ready to step up as a full-time starter. At 6-foot-7, 231-pounds, though, Paul boasts all the physical tools and athleticism necessary to develop into a high-end option, and offensive line coach Butch Berry was modestly successful in helping RT Austin Jackson (knee) to improve after his disastrous rookie season in 2020. Grier mentioned Larry Borom as a candidate to compete with Paul when training camp commences.
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Jalen Ramsey MIA CB
Dolphins' Jalen Ramsey: Time in Miami nearing end
23h agoDolphins general manager Chris Grier said Tuesday that after numerous conversations with Ramsey "we decided it was probably in the best interest for all parties to move forward [separately]", Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Miami has already paid out $4 million of the fully guaranteed $25.1 million that Ramsey is due in 2025 as a roster bonus, while $18.98 million of the remaining amount comes as a bonus due in Week 1 which can be spread across future seasons, making his contract relatively trade-friendly. Ramsey played all 17 regular-season games for the Dolphins in 2024 and remained a high-end starter, though failed to earn a Pro Bowl nod for the first time since his rookie year. There should be no shortage of teams interested in trading for Ramsey, though in the event that no deal can be worked out, Grier said "if he's here, we'll deal with it."
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Kris Bryant COL DH
Rockies' Kris Bryant: Expected back when first eligible
15m agoRockies manager Bud Black said Monday that he expects Bryant (back) to return when first eligible April 23, Andres Soto of MLB.com reports.
Bryant was diagnosed with lumbar degenerative disc disease, the latest in a series of back problems for the 33-year-old. Black indicated when Bryant was placed on the 10-day injured list earlier this week that it's an injury the designated hitter is just going to have to manage moving forward. Bryant has just a .400 OPS and 31.7 percent strikeout rate in 11 games with the Rockies this season.
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Mike Soroka WAS SP
Nationals' Michael Soroka: Slated for simulated game
31m agoSoroka (biceps) will throw a simulated game Wednesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
It will be his first time facing hitters since he went down with a right biceps strain in his season debut March 31. If Soroka's simulated game goes well, he'll likely be cleared to make 1-to-2 rehab starts. That would set the right-hander up to return in late April or early May if he continues to progress.
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C.J. Abrams WAS SS
Nationals' CJ Abrams: Runs on field Tuesday
34m agoAbrams (hip) did some running on the field Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Abrams has also hit in the batting cage and is "definitely making good progress," per Nationals manager Dave Martinez. There is optimism Abrams will be ready for activation when first eligible April 22, but he'll first need to show he can make lateral movements at shortstop without discomfort in his right hip.
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JT Chargois TEX RP
JT Chargois: Released from MiLB deal
1h agoThe Rangers released Chargois on Tuesday.
The veteran reliever had been torched for 14 runs (10 earned) over 4.2 innings with Triple-A Round Rock. Chargois holds a 2.73 ERA over parts of the previous four seasons at the major-league level, so he should be able to find another organization quickly.
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Mark Vientos NYM 3B
Mets' Mark Vientos: Taking seat amid struggles
1h agoVientos is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.
Vientos will get his first day off of the season after struggling to a .145/.254/.210 batting line while failing to hit a home run through 71 plate appearances. Brett Baty will get the nod at third base Wednesday, but he's mustered a lowly .361 OPS so far this season and likely doesn't present a major threat to Vientos' standing atop the depth chart.
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Luis Torrens NYM C
Mets' Luis Torrens: Resting for day game
1h agoTorrens is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.
Torrens will cede catching duties to Hayden Senger while the Mets wrap up their series in Minnesota with a day game after a night game. When healthy, Torrens has served as the Mets' No. 1 backstop this season and has produced an .825 OPS over 40 appearances, but he'll move into the backup role in the near future with Francisco Alvarez (hand) in the midst of a rehab assignment and closing in on a return from the 10-day injured list.
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Jaren Jackson Jr. MEM PF
Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Struggles with shot
2m agoJackson totaled 18 points (6-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal across 39 minutes during Tuesday's 121-116 Play-In Game loss to the Warriors.
Jackson was underwhelming on both ends of the court Tuesday. Ja Morant tweaked his ankle in the loss, meaning more usage could be headed Jackson's way if the guard can't shake it. The Grizzlies will face the loser of the matchup between Dallas and Sacramento for the final spot in the playoffs on Friday.
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Scotty Pippen Jr. MEM PG
Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Scores nine points in loss
8m agoPippen supplied nine points (3-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one steal in 34 minutes before fouling out of Tuesday's 121-116 Play-In Game loss to Golden State.
Ja Morant tweaked his ankle in the loss, though the star guard insists he won't miss any time. However, If Morant's ankle gets the best of him, Pippen could be forced into a much larger role for the Grizzlies. Pippen is coming off a strong regular season, posting averages of 9.9 points, 4.4 assists, 3.3 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.1 three-pointers across 79 appearances.
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Quinten Post GS PF
Warriors' Quinten Post: Strong line in 22 minutes
11m agoPost amassed 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 22 minutes during Tuesday's 121-116 Play-In Game win over Memphis.
This was Post's largest workload since March 22, but it's notable that coach Steve Kerr trusted him in his first taste of the playoffs. Post is the preferred backup big these days, and Jonathan Kuminga has been buried on the depth chart as a result.
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Gary Payton II GS PG
Warriors' Gary Payton: Plays well in win
14m agoPayton supplied 12 points (5-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 20 minutes during Tuesday's 121-116 Play-In Game win over Memphis.
Payton is known as a defensive specialist, so his 12 points was the icing on the cake after limiting Memphis' Ja Morant. With Jonathan Kuminga picking up another healthy scratch, Payton could see a healthy role with the second unit going forward.
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Jonathan Kuminga GS PF
Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Does not play Tuesday
15m agoKuminga (coach's decision) did not see the floor in Tuesday's 121-116 Play-In victory over the Grizzlies.
Kuminga hasn't seen action in two straight games for the Warriors, and it's clear that coach Steve Kerr has other plans for his rotation moving forward. The Warriors used a 10-man rotation Tuesday, so it's not a good sign for Kuminga to be completely left out.
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Wendell Carter Jr. ORL C
Magic's Wendell Carter: Productive in win
19m agoCarter provided 19 points (8-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 26 minutes during Tuesday's 120-95 Play-In Game victory over the Hawks.
This was Carter's highest-scoring performance since Feb. 6. Games like this have been few and far between, however. For the regular season, Carter finished outside the top-150 in nine-category formats with averages of 9.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.6 blocks and 0.6 three-pointers in 29.6 minutes per game.
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Stefan Noesen NJ RW
Devils' Stefan Noesen: Mixed results in overtime win
9m agoNoesen scored a power-play goal on three shots, added two PIM, logged two hits and went minus-4 in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Bruins.
Noesen has three goals and two assists over his last eight contests. He came back from taking one game off for rest when he sat out Sunday versus the Islanders. Noesen is seeing top-six minutes currently and has 22 goals, 19 assists, 15 power-play points, 165 shots on net, 152 hits, 54 PIM and a minus-8 rating over 78 appearances.
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Kevin Hayes PIT RW
Penguins' Kevin Hayes: Dealing with lower-body injury
16m agoHayes is day-to-day with a lower-body injury ahead of Thursday's matchup with Washington, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.
Hayes has missed practice Tuesday and Wednesday with what was originally deemed maintenance, but it seems he is dealing with something a little more pressing. Still, with nothing to play for, the Pens have no reason to force the veteran center into the lineup. If he does miss out, Joona Koppanen is poised to fill the third-line center role.
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Rasmus Kupari WPG C
Jets' Rasmus Kupari: Not expected back Wednesday
23m agoKupari (concussion) is slated to miss out versus the Ducks on Wednesday, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.
Kupari has played in just one of the Jets' last 19 games due to his lingering concussion symptoms. Given his extended absence, the Finnish winger is far from a lock for the lineup even once cleared to play and could find himself serving as a healthy scratch in favor of Morgan Barron or David Gustafsson.
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Gabriel Vilardi WPG C
Jets' Gabriel Vilardi: Remains out Wednesday
23m agoVilardi (upper body) isn't expected to play Wednesday versus Anaheim, per Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press.
Vilardi didn't join the Jets for their practice, though he did skate on his own Wednesday. He'll finish the regular season with 27 goals and 61 points in 71 appearances. Vilardi hasn't been in the lineup since March 23, but he might still be an option for Game 1 of the first round.
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Tyler Seguin DAL C
Stars' Tyler Seguin: Game-time decision against Preds
27m agoSeguin (hip) will be a game-time call for Wednesday's matchup with Nashville, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.
In order to suit up Wednesday, Seguin will need to be activated off long-term injured reserve, so that figures to be the final determination on whether he suits up versus the Predators. The 33-year-old forward has been out of action since Dec. 1 against the Jets due to his hip problem, a stretch of 58 games on the shelf. Once given the all-clear, Seguin figures to fill a middle-six role that will likely see Oskar Back dropped from the lineup.
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Jake Oettinger DAL G
Stars' Jake Oettinger: Starting in regular-season finale
28m agoOettinger will defend the road crease against Nashville on Wednesday, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Oettinger and Casey DeSmith have alternated starts in recent weeks as the year winds down. However, Oettinger will draw a second consecutive start to close out the regular season. Over three starts against Nashville this year, he's gone 2-1-0 with a 2.36 GAA and .922 save percentage.