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Riley Patterson MIA KDolphins' Riley Patterson: Re-signs with Miami
1h agoThe Dolphins re-signed Patterson on Thursday.
Patterson's return to Miami makes sense after he started all 17 regular-season games for the team last year, converting an impressive 27 of his 29 field-goal tries and all but one of his 35 PATs. The success Patterson demonstrated makes him the favorite to open 2026 as the Dolphins' starter, and prompted the team to move on from longtime kicker Jason Sanders (now with the Giants) to begin the offseason. Patterson will have competition for the No. 1 gig, though, in the form of new signee Zane Gonzalez.
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David Njoku CLE TEDavid Njoku: Officially cut by Cleveland
1h agoThe Browns released Njoku (knee) on Thursday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Cleveland coupled Njoku's release with a post-June 1 designation, spreading the hits of his dead cap out into $9.5 million for 2026 and $14.7 million in 2027, per Oyefusi. The breakout rookie campaign logged by Harold Fannin last year limited Njoku to just a 33-293-4 line across 12 regular-season appearances, with injuries also limiting his production. Across his nine seasons with the Browns, however, Njoku surpassed 500 receiving yards on four separate occasions despite inconsistent quarterback play, including an impressive 81-882-6 line in 2023. He missed the final four games of 2025 due to knee and personal issues, but Njoku is now presumably healthy and ready to search for a new squad for his age-30 season.
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Keaton Mitchell BAL RBChargers' Keaton Mitchell: Gets two-year deal with Chargers
1h agoMitchell agreed to terms Thursday on a two-year, $9.25 million contract with Los Angeles, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Mitchell brings his talents to a backfield already led by Omarion Hamption and No. 2 back Kimani Vidal. Across three seasons with Baltimore, the 24-year-old logged a total of 112 carries for 767 yards and three touchdowns, averaging an impressive 6.34 YPC. While the Hampton and Vidal represent difficult competition for Mitchell to earn depth opportunities, he seems a strong fit for new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel's scheme and will be a sleeper candidate to impress with the Chargers.
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Yosh Nijman CAR OTYosh Nijman: Announces retirement
12h agoNijman announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Nijman will hang up his cleats after six seasons with the Packers and Panthers. The offensive lineman made 29 starts during his career, most recently starting four games with Carolina in 2025.
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Kyler Murray ARI QBKyler Murray: Set to visit Minnesota
15h agoMurray will visit the Vikings on Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
As Schefter notes, the belief across the league is that Murray's likely landing spot is Minnesota after he was officially released by the Cardinals earlier Wednesday. The Vikings are an ideal landing spot after J.J. McCarthy struggled to an 11:12 TD:INT and 58 percent completion percentage across 10 starts in his first season as a starter in 2025. On top of the struggles on the field, McCarthy was unable to stay healthy when on it. Murray likely sees Minnesota as one of his better chances to claim a starting job.
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Charles Omenihu KC DECommanders' Charles Omenihu: Inks deal with Washington
15h agoOmenihu and the Commanders agreed on a one-year, $4 million contract Wednesday, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.
Omenihu will join a Washington defense that has undergone quite the facelift this offseason. The 28-year-old played in all 17 regular-season games with Kansas City in 2025, matching his career-high 28 total tackles (15 solo), including 3.5 sacks. Now with the Commanders, Omenihu will be a part of the team's pass rush along with fellow newcomers Odafe Oweh and K'Lavon Chaisson and holdover Dorance Armstrong.
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Jerar Encarnacion SF LFGiants' Jerar Encarnacion: Launches first spring homer
6m agoEncarnacion went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 5-2 Cactus League win over the Royals.
Encarnacion drove a 383-foot homer to right-center field in the third inning, giving the Giants a four-run lead with his first long ball of the spring. The 28-year-old is competing for a roster spot ahead of Opening Day and is out of minor-league options following an injury-riddled 2025 campaign in which he slashed .200/.214/.364 with seven RBI, five runs scored, two homers and one stolen base across 56 plate appearances in 19 outings. While he has primarily operated as an outfielder in the past, Encarnacion has experience at first base and could see time at DH to open the 2026 season if San Francisco decides Bryce Eldridge needs more time to develop with Triple-A Sacramento, per Maria Guardado of MLB.com.
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Lawrence Butler ATH CFAthletics' Lawrence Butler: Progressing toward spring debut
10m agoButler (knee) has yet to appear in Cactus League action but has seen extensive reps in live batting practice, simulated games and minor-league spring training games. The Athletics are targeting a debut for next week, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Butler has been eased into action this spring after undergoing surgery to repair a torn patellar tendon in his right knee last October and receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection to address tendinitis in his left knee. Gallegos reports that the outfielder isn't far behind in his preparation for the regular season, as Athletics manager Mark Kotsay estimates Butler has had more at-bats than anyone in the organization through extensive behind-the-scenes reps. The 25-year-old played in a minor-league spring training game Tuesday, allowing him to see live pitching in a game setting without needing to run at full speed, which appears to be the final hurdle before he appears in Cactus League play. "I want to play really bad," Butler said. "It's a process. I have to trust the process. Trust the training staff, all the strength coaches helping me get back to where I want to be. I've been taking a lot of live at-bats... I'm still working every day just trying to get better and get back to myself."
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Aidan Miller PHI SSPhillies' Aidan Miller: Reassigned to minors camp
16m agoThe Phillies reassigned Miller (back) to minor-league camp Thursday, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Miller has been held out of Grapefruit League play this spring due to a back issue, and it's unclear when he might be ready to play in a game. The top prospect has a good shot to debut at some point this season for the Phillies, but he'll need to get healthy first.
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Angel Martinez CLE SSGuardians' Angel Martinez: Having strong camp
2h agoMartinez has hit in five consecutive games and is 9-for-21 (.429) with two solo home runs and five doubles through nine Cactus League games.
Martinez is expected to make the Opening Day roster and is included on Cleveland's latest roster projection compiled by Zack Meisel of The Athletic. The Guardians are having him focus on center field after Martinez bounced between the outfield and second base in 2025. He's expected to serve in a depth role.
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Spencer Torkelson DET 1BTigers' Spencer Torkelson: Back in action Thursday
2h agoTorkelson (forearm) will start at first base and bat cleanup in Thursday's Grapefruit League contest versus the Yankees.
Torkelson had to be removed from a simulated game Tuesday after being hit on the right forearm by a pitch. He managed to avoid fractures, though, and is back in action after a day to rest. Torkelson is 4-for-19 with two doubles and a 1:6 BB:K so far this spring for the Tigers.
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C.J. Kayfus CLE 1BGuardians' CJ Kayfus: Left off projected roster
2h agoKayfus was not included in the latest 26-man roster projection for the Guardians compiled by Zack Meisel of The Athletic.
Entering spring training, Kayfus had been in line for opportunities at first base and designated hitter, but the acquisition of Rhys Hoskins after camp opened put a blocker in that plan. That left outfield as the only viable path to playing time for Kayfus, who is competing with other prospects, Chase DeLauter and George Valera. Kayfus is 3-for-20 (.150) with five walks, three extra-base hits (including a home run) and two RBI over 10 Cactus League games.
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Chaz Lanier DET SGPistons' Chaz Lanier: Summoned from G League
3m agoThe Pistons recalled Lanier from the G League's Motor City Cruise on Thursday.
After a brief stint in the G League, Lanier will rejoin the parent club ahead of Thursday's game against the 76ers. He'll provide the Pistons with some more depth on the wing with Ausar Thompson (ankle) sitting out and Caris LeVert (wrist) listed as doubtful, though Lanier was limited to just six garbage-time minutes in Detroit's blowout win over the Nets on Tuesday, when both Thompson and LeVert were sidelined.
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Bobi Klintman DET PFPistons' Bobi Klintman: Rejoins parent club
10m agoThe Pistons recalled Klintman from the G League's Motor City Cruise on Thursday.
Klintman will rejoin the Pistons ahead of Thursday's game against the 76ers but isn't guaranteed to be active for the contest. The second-year forward has made just 11 appearances at the NBA level all season, averaging 1.8 points and 1.6 rebounds in 6.3 minutes per contest.
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Dalton Knecht LAL SFLakers' Dalton Knecht: Rejoins parent club
16m agoThe Lakers recalled Knecht from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Thursday.
Knecht will rejoin the Lakers for Thursday's game against the Bulls after he made his second G League appearance of the season Wednesday. In South Bay's 123-116 win over the Iowa Wolves, Knecht played a team-high 34 minutes and finished with 18 points (5-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block.
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Immanuel Quickley TOR PGRaptors' Immanuel Quickley: Strong line in loss
18m agoQuickley chipped in 25 points (8-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, three assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 122-111 loss to New Orleans.
The Raptors dropped to 36-29 despite this strong showing from Quickley. He's in the midst of a solid stretch for Toronto, posting averages of 17.5 points, 7.8 assists, 3.3 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 2.2 three-pointers on 46.1 percent shooting over his last six games.
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Max Strus CLE SGCavaliers' Max Strus: Returns after G League practice
20m agoThe Cavaliers recalled Strus from the G League's Cleveland Charge on Thursday.
After practicing with the G League club Wednesday for the second time in three days, Strus appears to be moving closer to making his season debut. The Cavaliers are currently in the midst of a two-game road trip that concludes Friday in Dallas, and while Strus would appear unlikely to meet up with the team for that game, he may have a more realistic chance at playing in Sunday's rematch with the Mavericks in Cleveland. Whenever he's cleared to play, Strus is likely to have his minutes managed carefully coming off August surgery to address a Jones fracture in his left foot.
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Naz Reid MIN CTimberwolves' Naz Reid: Scores 18 off bench in loss
3h agoReid notched 18 points (8-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and three rebounds in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 153-128 loss to the Clippers.
The Timberwolves suffered a blowout defeat Wednesday but Reid was one of the few standout performers for Minnesota, as he notched his best scoring output since a 20-point effort against Dallas on Feb. 20. Reid has scored in double digits off the bench in seven of his nine outings since the All-Star break, averaging 12.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. He remains a serviceable fantasy asset despite his second-unit role.
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Erik Cernak TB DLightning's Erik Cernak: Not available Thursday
8m agoCernak (undisclosed) has been ruled out of Thursday's tilt against Detroit, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Cernak should be considered day-to-day according to head coach Jon Cooper after Thursday's contest. Cernak will miss his second straight game and will be replaced in the lineup by Steve Santini once again. Cernak has one goal, six assists, 81 hits and 77 blocked shots across 43 appearances this season. He could return to action as early as Saturday versus Carolina.
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Alexander Romanov NYI DIslanders' Alexander Romanov: Could return in playoffs
16m agoRomanov (shoulder) is making strides in his recovery from surgery and could return during the 2025-26 postseason, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.
Romanov was spotted skating with Pierre Engvall and Semyon Varlamov on Thursday, showcasing a big step in his recovery that was projected to take five to six months. General manager Mathieu Darche importantly noted that Romanov could return for the playoffs if the Islanders, who currently occupy the third seed in the Metropolitan Division, make it to the dance. If he ultimately can return, the physical blueliner would add strong depth for New York's defensive core, as he dished out 31 hits and blocked 31 shots in just 15 games this season.
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Joseph Woll TOR GMaple Leafs' Joseph Woll: Starting Thursday
18m agoWoll will be between the home pipes versus Anaheim on Thursday, Mark Masters of TSN reports.
Woll will attempt to snap a four-game losing streak. The netminder is 13-11-4 with a pair of shutouts, a 3.09 GAA and a .904 save percentage across 29 appearances this season. The Ducks are generating 3.23 goals per game in 2025-26, 12th in the NHL.
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Pierre Engvall NYI LWIslanders' Pierre Engvall: Officially out for season
30m agoEngvall (ankle) will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.
General manager Mathieu Darche confirmed that Engvall will miss the rest of the campaign due to the ankle surgery he had in late October. While he's been shut down for 2025-26, he was spotted skating with Alexander Romanov and Semyon Valamov on Thursday morning, which is a big step in his recovery. Engvall will look ahead to next season after missing the entirety of a campaign for the first time in his six-year NHL career.
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Semyon Varlamov NYI GIslanders' Semyon Varlamov: Not playing this season
34m agoVarlamov (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports Thursday.
Varlamov had knee surgery in December of 2024 and has not played since then. The 37-year-old goaltender has one more year remaining on a four-year contract he signed in July of 2023. It remains to be seen if he will ever suit up again in the NHL.
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Michael Pezzetta TOR LWMaple Leafs' Michael Pezzetta: Recalled from AHL
1h agoPezzetta was summoned from AHL Toronto on Thursday.
Pezzetta has spent all season with AHL Toronto, garnering four goals, six assists and showing some feistiness with 52 PIM in 37 appearances. He is expected to see fourth-line minutes alongside Jacob Quillan and Calle Jarnkrok when the Maple Leafs face Anaheim on Thursday.
