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John Parker Romo NE K
Patriots' John Parker Romo: Only kicker left in New England
6m agoRomo became the last remaining kicker on the Patriots' roster once Joey Slye signed with the Titans on Monday, Mark Daniels of masslive.com reports.
The Patriots are likely to add another kicker as the offseason progresses, per Daniels. Romo signed to the Patriots' practice squad in December after replacing the injured Will Reichard for four games with the Vikings, during which he made 11-of-12 field goals and seven of eight extra-point tries. Romo also signed a reserve/future contract with New England in January, so he should at least have a chance to compete for the starting kicking job in training camp.
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Eric Saubert SF TE
Seahawks' Eric Saubert: Joining Seattle
16m agoSaubert signed with the Seahawks on Monday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
With the signing, the tight end joins his eighth team as he heads into his ninth NFL campaign. Saubert spent 2024 with the 49ers, playing in all 17 games and catching 11 passes for 97 yards and a score. The veteran has played more on special teams than offense in five of his eight NFL seasons, and he should begin his time with Seattle behind at least Noah Fant and AJ Barner on the depth chart.
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Leki Fotu NYJ DT
Raiders' Leki Fotu: Going to Vegas
24m agoFotu signed with the Raiders on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
The rotational defensive tackled played in just two games for the Jets in 2024, missing the first five with a hamstring injury and the last 10 with a knee issue. The 2020 fourth-round pick of the Cardinals spent his first four seasons with Arizona, recording a career high 31 tackles in 2022 and a career high 2.5 sacks in 2023. Fotu should have a chance to compete for a role in 2025 with the Raiders.
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Christian Elliss NE LB
Patriots' Christian Elliss: Offer matched by New England
7h agoThe Patriots matched Elliss' offer sheet from the Raiders on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Elliss was extended an offer sheet by Las Vegas on March 19, but the Patriots are retaining the 26-year-old linebacker. His new contract is a two-year deal, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com. Elliss logged a career-year in 2024, with80 tackles (42 solo) including 1.5 sacks, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 16 regular-season appearances (five starts).
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Mike Pennel KC DT
Chiefs' Mike Pennel: Re-signs with Kansas City
7h agoThe Chiefs re-signed Pennel on Monday.
Pennel reunites with Kansas City following a solid 2024 campaign, in which he notched 25 tackles (10 solo), including a career-high 3.0 sacks, plus one forced fumble across 17 regular-season appearances. The veteran defensive tackle figures to reprise a consistent rotational role behind Chris Jones and new free-agency acquisition Jerry Tillery.
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Joey Slye NE K
Titans' Joey Slye: Catches on with Tennessee
10h agoSlye agreed to a contract with the Titans on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
The well-traveled Slye will catch on with an eighth different organization since going undrafted out of Virginia Tech in 2018. After being cut by the Jaguars last spring, Slye quickly caught on with New England on a one-year deal and emerged as the victor over Chad Ryland in the battle for kicking duties during training camp and the preseason. Slye proceeded to play in all 17 of New England's games in 2024, converting 26 of 33 field-goal attempts and 25 of 26 extra-point tries. The 28-year-old currently is the only kicker on the Titans roster, but the team will almost certainly add some competition before training camp.
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Walker Buehler BOS SP
Red Sox's Walker Buehler: On track for Saturday start
7m agoBuehler (illness) tossed 85 pitches in five innings on the back fields Monday and is in line to start Saturday against the Rangers, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Buehler was forced to wait a day to get his usual work in due to an illness, but he completed his throwing without issue Monday. Assuming all goes well over the next few days, he's slotted in to make his 2025 debut Saturday against a dangerous Texas lineup.
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Shohei Ohtani LAD DH
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani: Set for bullpen session
14m agoOhtani is set to throw a bullpen session Saturday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
Ohtani will throw off the mound for the first time since Feb. 25 as he gears up to make his return to the Dodgers' rotation at some point this season. The 30-year-old last pitched in 2023 with the Angels, posting a 3.14 ERA and 1.06 WHIP with 167 strikeouts over 132 innings in 23 starts. It's unclear if the team has a timeline for Ohtani's official return to the mound, but the expectation remains that it'll be during the 2025 campaign.
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Riley Greene DET LF
Tigers' Riley Greene: Will focus mostly on OF corners
17m agoTigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris indicated Monday that Greene is likely to remain primarily a corner outfielder, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
The Tigers have lost three center fielders to injury in Matt Vierling (shoulder), Parker Meadows (arm) and Wenceel Perez (back). Greene has extensive experience in center field and has played there some this spring, but it would appear the club still plans to play him mostly in left field. Ryan Kreidler could be the favorite to handle reps in center field for Detroit for the time being.
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Manuel Margot MIL CF
Tigers' Manuel Margot: Unlikely to play much center field
22m agoTigers president of baseball operation Scott Harris indicated Monday that he views Margot as more of a corner outfielder, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
The Tigers' outfield, and particularly center field, has been hit hard by injuries, with Matt Vierling (shoulder), Parker Meadows (arm) and Wenceel Perez (back) going down. While Margot is capable of handling center field, it would appear he's more likely to see action in right field for the Tigers.
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Mookie Betts LAD SS
Dodgers' Mookie Betts: Hopeful to play Tuesday
26m agoBetts (illness) completed a workout at Dodger Stadium on Monday and intends to play in Tuesday's game against the Angels, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
Betts has already been ruled out for Monday's exhibition, but the fact that he's been able to keep food down and felt strong enough to complete a workout is a promising sign. If Betts is cleared for Tuesday's action, it would likely point to him being included in the starting lineup for Opening Day on Thursday, per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times.
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Landen Roupp SF SP
Giants' Landen Roupp: Picked over Birdsong for rotation
29m agoRoupp will open the season as the Giants' fifth starter, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
He was locked in a heated battle with Hayden Birdsong, who will open the season in the Giants' bullpen. Roupp received the nod after allowing five runs with a 14:1 K:BB over 12 innings during Cactus League play. The 26-year-old made four starts and 19 relief appearances with the Giants last season, finishing with a 3.58 ERA and 47:26 K:BB over 50.1 innings. Roupp doesn't have Birdsong's upside, but he is an interesting arm in his own right and deserves consideration in deeper fantasy leagues.
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Ousmane Dieng OKC SF
Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Out for Tuesday
1m agoDieng (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Kings.
Dieng will miss his fifth consecutive contest due to a left calf strain. His next chance to suit up will come Thursday against Memphis.
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Jalen Williams OKC SF
Thunder's Jalen Williams: Game-time call for Tuesday
2m agoWilliams (hip) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Kings.
Williams hasn't taken the court since March 10 due to a right hip strain. The team will presumably monitor him closely during shootaround and pre-game warmups before making a decision on his availability for Tuesday.
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Jordan Clarkson UTA PG
Jazz's Jordan Clarkson: Back on injury report
4m agoClarkson (foot) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Clarkson did not play in Friday's loss against the Celtics due to a lingering left foot injury, but he was able to return for Saturday's defeat to the Cavaliers, during which he logged 10 points, three rebounds, two assists and one block over 22 minutes. Clarkson's absence would likely lead to more minutes off the bench for Svi Mykhailiuk and Johnny Juzang.
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Aaron Gordon DEN PF
Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Not expected to play Monday
8m agoHead coach Michael Malone said that he doesn't expect Gordon (calf) to play in Monday's game against the Bulls, Brendan Vogt of TheDNVR.com reports.
Gordon is expected to miss the second half of the club's back-to-back set due to right calf injury management and a left ankle sprain. If the 29-year-old joins Nikola Jokic (ankle) on the sideline, DeAndre Jordan, Peyton Watson and Zeke Nnaji will likely see an uptick in playing time.
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EJ Harkless UTA SG
Jazz's Elijah Harkless: Ruled out for Tuesday
13m agoHarkless (groin) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Memphis, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Harkless hasn't played in a game at the G League or NBA level since March 14 due to the groin strain. The two-way combo guard's next chance to suit up will come Thursday against the Rockets, though he'll likely make his return with the G League's Salt Lake City Stars, as he hasn't played for the Jazz since the All-Star break.
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Lauri Markkanen UTA PF
Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Won't go Tuesday
15m agoMarkkanen (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Markkanen is in line for his fourth straight absence, his second due to illness. KJ Martin, Micah Potter and Brice Sensabaugh should continue to see more looks in Markkanen's stead.
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Logan Stanley WPG D
Jets' Logan Stanley: Dishes two assists in loss
2h agoStanley logged two assists and three hits in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Sabres.
Stanley had been a healthy scratch for the previous five contests, but he checked in over Haydn Fleury for Sunday's game. This was Stanley's first multi-point effort of the season, which suggests he doesn't want to head back to the press box any time soon. The 26-year-old has 12 points -- one shy of matching his career high from 2021-22 -- and he's added 40 shots on net, 74 hits, 62 blocked shots, 76 PIM and a plus-10 rating through 52 appearances this season.
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Colin Miller WPG D
Jets' Colin Miller: Scores in Sunday's loss
2h agoMiller scored a goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Sabres.
This was Miller's first goal since Oct. 30 versus the Red Wings. He racked up six assists over 42 outings between goals, and he continues to fill a part-time role on the third pairing. He's in the lineup more often than not, but if his play slips, Haydn Fleury or Ville Heinola could get a look. Miller has 12 points, 58 shots on net, 75 hits, 42 blocked shots, 32 PIM and a plus-10 rating over 53 appearances this season.
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Connor Clifton BUF D
Sabres' Connor Clifton: Produces helper Sunday
2h agoClifton logged a shorthanded assist, two shots on goal, two hits and two PIM in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Jets.
Clifton helped out on an Alex Tuch tally in the third period, which ended up being the game-winner. The 29-year-old Clifton has just two assists over 12 outings in March as he continues to log bottom-four minutes. For the season, he's produced 10 assists, 49 shots on net, 170 hits, 88 blocked shots, 37 PIM and a minus-6 rating over 60 contests.
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Jacob Bernard-Docker BUF D
Sabres' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Collects pair of helpers
2h agoBernard-Docker registered two assists, two hits and two blocked shots in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Jets.
Bernard-Docker set up goals by JJ Peterka and Rasmus Dahlin. This was Bernard-Docker's second game as a Sabre after taking some time to get acclimated to his new team following a lengthy immigration process following his trade from the Senators. He's seeing bottom-four minutes for now, and he may have a tough time carving out a larger role given the talent on the Sabres' blue line. The 24-year-old has six points, 19 shots on net, 23 hits, 27 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 27 appearances in 2024-25.
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Tyson Kozak BUF C
Sabres' Tyson Kozak: Finds twine in Sunday's win
2h agoKozak scored a power-play goal and added three hits in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Jets.
Kozak's tally came right at the end of a power play in the third period. He doesn't normally see much time with the man advantage, and he shouldn't be expected to make a significant impact in that area. He's up to two goals, nine shots on net, 19 hits and 22 blocked shots over 16 NHL appearances in 2024-25, mainly as a fourth-line center.
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Rasmus Dahlin BUF D
Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Buries goal in Sunday's win
2h agoDahlin scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Jets.
Dahlin has had a decent month on offense with four goals and four assists over 12 games in March, but he's also minus-6 with 16 PIM in that span. The 24-year-old defenseman's goal Sunday put the Sabres ahead 2-1, and they were in the lead the rest of the way. He's now at 13 goals, 54 points, 165 shots on net, 80 hits, 87 blocked shots, 48 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 61 appearances. Dahlin could return to the 60-point mark for the second time in his career if he has a strong conclusion to the campaign.