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Emmanuel Forbes LAR CBRams' Emmanuel Forbes: Career resurgence with LA
11m agoForbes had 45 tackles (32 solo) and 18 passes defensed, including three interceptions, over 17 regular-season games with the Rams in 2025.
Forbes ended the 2024 season as a healthy scratch for the Rams after being waived by the Commanders in early December. After an offseason of work with his new team, the cornerback has grown into a player who better reflects the first-round draft capital used to acquire him. The 25-year-old was a consistent and available producer throughout the 2025 season and will enter 2026 competing for a starting outside cornerback job with the Rams. Forbes has one year left on his rookie deal, and even though the Rams picked him up off waivers, they cannot exercise the fifth-year option typically associated with first-round picks because they are not the team that drafted him.
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Poona Ford LAR DTRams' Poona Ford: Becomes pivotal piece in first year
24m agoFord ended the 2025 regular season with 47 tackles (19 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and added one pass defensed over 17 games with the Rams.
Ford signed a three-year $27.6 milllion contract with the Rams in March of 2025 after coming off a career year in 2024 with the Chargers. The defensive tackle immediately added power to the center of the Rams' defense, further enabling second-year players Braden Fiske and Jared Verse to attack the offense. Ford will likely enter the 2026 season as the starting nose tackle once again. The 30-year-old will look to exceed the production highs of his 2024 campaign while building off of 2025 synergy with his new team.
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Kobie Turner LAR DERams' Kobie Turner: Ends season with injury
35m agoTurner had 48 tackles (24 solo), including 7.0 sacks, and added three passes defensed, including one interception, over 17 regular-season games with the Rams.
Turner had a productive season starting at defensive end opposite Braden Fiske, but a mysterious injury obscures next season's potential. The 26-year-old exited the Rams' NFC Championship Game loss to the Seahawks in the third quarter with an undisclosed injury, and the starting right end never returned to the contest. With no additional information surrounding the injury, it is unclear if Turner will be able to enter the last season of his contract with a full offseason of physical preparation.
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Quentin Lake LAR SAFRams' Quentin Lake: Campaign disrupted by elbow surgery
1h agoLake finished the 2025 regular season with 61 tackles (37 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one forced fumble while adding 10 passes defensed, including one interception, over 10 games with the Rams.
Lake played the first 10 weeks of the 2025 season without missing a single defensive snap. This impressive streak came to an end when the slot cornerback suffered an elbow injury in the Week 11 win over the Seahawks, which required surgery that would keep Lake out until the playoffs. Fortunately, the cornerback returned for January's playoff run, where he once again logged every defensive snap. The overall consistency from the 27-year-old earned him a three-year, $42 million contract that will keep him as the starting slot cornerback for the Rams through the 2028 season.
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Bud Dupree LAC OLBChargers' Bud Dupree: Veteran logs consistent season
1h agoDupree (hamstring) had 16 tackles (nine solo), including 2.0 sacks, and added one pass defensed over 16 regular-season games with the Chargers in 2025.
The 11-year vet missed just one regular-season game, Week 16 against the Cowboys, due to a back injury. Other than that anomaly, Dupree logged rotational defensive snaps at outside linebacker in all other contests. 2025 marked a significant decrease in defensive snaps for the linebacker, moving from 522 snaps in 2024 to 390 snaps in 2025. The 33-year-old will be an unrestricted free agent in 2026, and it is unclear whether the banged-up veteran will return to the league for another season.
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Donte Jackson LAC CBChargers' Donte Jackson: Healthy and productive in 2025
1h agoJackson finished the 2025 regular season with 24 tackles (16 solo) and 12 passes defensed, including four interceptions, over 17 games with the Chargers.
Jackson played in every game of the 2025 season, producing consistent results. The cornerback's four-interception total is the second best of his eight-year career, with only his 2024 season with the Steelers netting a higher total (five). Jackson has one more year on his contract with the Chargers and will likely continue as the starting outside cornerback for the team in 2026.
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Cody Laweryson LAA RPTwins' Cody Laweryson: Signs with Twins
1h agoLaweryson signed a minor league contract with Minnesota that includes an invitation to spring training, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Laweryson was claimed off waivers by the Angels from the Twins in November, but later was released. The right-handed reliever posted a 7:0 K:BB while yielding two runs (one earned) over 7.2 innings with the Twins in 2025. Although on a minor league contract, he may have a shot to win a spot in the bullpen in a wide open competition.
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John Means CLE SPRoyals' John Means: Signs MiLB deal with Royals
1h agoMeans (Achilles) signed a two-year, minor-league contract with the Royals on Friday.
Means missed all of last season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, and he's now due to miss the entire 2026 campaign after rupturing his Achilles during the offseason. His two-year deal will allow him to remain with the Royals in 2027, at which point the left-hander will attempt to make his first MLB appearance since 2024 and just his 11th since 2022.
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Luis Rengifo LAA 3BBrewers' Luis Rengifo: Signs one-year deal with Brewers
2h agoThe Brewers signed Rengifo to a one-year contract Friday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Rengifo had a disappointing walk year with the Angels last season, slashing just .238/.287/.335 with nine home runs and 10 stolen bases over 147 contests. However, he hit a solid .273/.323/.431 across the three seasons prior to that and will turn just 29 later this month. Rengifo should be the new favorite to start at third base for Milwaukee, though he also offers the versatility to operate in a super utility role, if that's what the club prefers.
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Shelby Miller MIL RPCubs' Shelby Miller: Nets two-year deal from Cubs
2h agoThe Cubs signed Miller to a two-year, $2.5 million contract Friday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
Miller will finish his Tommy John and flexor surgery rehab with the Cubs in 2026 before joining their bullpen in 2027. The right-hander will be 36 at that point, but he was excellent in 2025 between the Diamondbacks and Brewers before getting injured, posting a 2.74 ERA and 54:15 K:BB over 46 frames while notching 10 saves.
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Francisco Alvarez NYM CMets' Francisco Alvarez: Drops pounds, will keep new stance
2h agoAlvarez said Friday that he lost 8-to-10 pounds this offseason after changing his diet, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports.
Alvarez also added that he worked with director of hitting Jeff Albert in the offseason and plans to keep the batting stance he used down the stretch last season. The young catcher was demoted to Triple-A Syracuse for a while after struggling, and when he returned he went back to his old stance and slashed .276/.360/.561 with eight home runs in his final 40 games. Still just 24, Alvarez is a viable candidate to take a step forward in 2026. He underwent right thumb UCL surgery after the season but reported to spring training at full health.
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Zak Kent TEX SPRangers' Zak Kent: Cleared from 40-man roster
3h agoThe Rangers designated Kent for assignment Friday.
The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the signing of Jordan Montgomery (elbow). Kent was a waiver claim of the Rangers in January and could be on the move again. The right-hander posted a 4.58 ERA and 16:8 K:BB over 17.2 innings with the Guardians last season.
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Luka Doncic LAL PGLakers' Luka Doncic: On track for All-Star Game
3h agoDoncic (hamstring) is expected to play in Sunday's All-Star Game, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports.
Doncic has missed the Lakers' last four contests due to a left hamstring strain, but he's in line to make a cameo Sunday after successfully making it through a workout prior to Thursday's win over Dallas. Barring any setbacks, all signs point toward the superstar guard being ready to roll for the Feb. 20 matchup versus the Clippers on the other side of the All-Star break. Over his past 10 appearances before getting injured, Doncic averaged 30.4 points, 8.2 rebounds, 8.2 assists and 1.1 steals in 32.8 minutes per game.
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Cedric Coward MEM SGGrizzlies' Cedric Coward: Sitting out Rising Stars Game
6h agoCoward (knee) will miss the Rising Stars Game on Friday, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
The standout rookie will play it safe and sit out this exhibition. He missed the final game before the All-Star break, and it's unclear if his knee soreness will prevent him from suiting up Feb. 20 against the Jazz.
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Marcus Smart LAL PGLakers' Marcus Smart: Hands out six dimes
7h agoSmart amassed nine points (4-14 FG, 1-9 3Pt), two rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 26 minutes during Thursday's 124-104 victory over the Mavericks.
Smart was back in the lineup after missing Tuesday's game against the Spurs with right ankle soreness. His fantasy appeal is mostly limited to deeper formats, as he's averaging 9.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.6 three-pointers in 28.4 minutes per contest heading into the All-Star break.
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Jake LaRavia LAL SFLakers' Jake LaRavia: Notches 11 points in win
7h agoLaRavia posted 11 points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and two assists over 26 minutes during Thursday's 124-104 win over the Mavericks.
Heading into the All-Star break, LaRavia has more than established himself as a key member of the rotation. Through 54 appearances, he's averaging 26.8 minutes with 9.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.1 three-pointers.
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Khris Middleton DAL SFMavericks' Khris Middleton: Sees 21 minutes in loss
7h agoMiddleton contributed eight points (3-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound and one assist across 21 minutes during Thursday's 124-104 loss to the Lakers.
Since joining Dallas, Middleton has seen a very modest role on the wings. Through two appearances, he's averaging 21.5 minutes with 10.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists. It's hard to imagine his minutes trending up much after the All-Star break.
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Klay Thompson DAL SGMavericks' Klay Thompson: Returns to action
7h agoThompson provided nine points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal in 23 minutes during Thursday's 124-104 loss to the Lakers.
After getting a day of rest Tuesday, Thompson was back in his usual role Thursday. The Mavericks likely won't be playing for much down the stretch, so it's really hard to get excited about Thompson's outlook.
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Josh Morrissey WPG DJets' Josh Morrissey: Not playing versus France
26m agoMorrissey (undisclosed) will not participate in Canada's final group-stage game versus France on Sunday, Ryan Rishaug of TSN reports.
Canada has already secured the top spot in Group A, securing its advancement to the tournament's quarterfinals round. As such, Morrissey won't need to risk further injury in the last group-stage game. He hasn't been ruled out for the remainder of the Olympics, but it remains to be seen if the defenseman will suit up in the quarterfinals.
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Kevin Fiala LA LWKings' Kevin Fiala: Stretchered off ice
1h agoFiala was taken off the ice on a stretcher after sustaining an apparent left leg injury during Friday's game against Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.
Fiala sustained his injury when he got tangled up with Tom Wilson in the third period of Friday's matchup. It's not yet clear how Fiala's injury will impact his status for the remainder of the Olympics or for the Kings once the NHL resumes play in late February. Over 56 appearances with Los Angeles to begin the year, he's recorded 18 goals, 22 assists, 39 hits, 34 PIM and 24 blocked shots while averaging 19:07 of ice time.
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Akira Schmid LV GGolden Knights' Akira Schmid: Slated to face Canada
4h agoSchmid is expected to start for Switzerland against Canada on Friday at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports Friday.
Schmid is getting his first start of the tournament after Leonardo Genoni earned a 4-0 shutout victory over France on Thursday. Schmid is drawing the far tougher assignment. Canada has a stacked roster that includes Connor McDavid, Macklin Celebrini, Nathan MacKinnon and Sidney Crosby. Schmid will also be up against some of his Vegas teammates in Mark Stone, Mitch Marner and Shea Theodore. The 25-year-old Schmid has a 16-6-6 record, 2.53 GAA and .895 save percentage in 29 outings with the Golden Knights this campaign.
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Logan Thompson WAS GCapitals' Logan Thompson: Starting Friday for Canada
4h agoThompson will patrol the Canadian crease versus Switzerland on Friday at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Jordan Binnington, who stymied the Czechs on Thursday with a 26-save shutout, is getting the night off and Darcy Kuemper will back up Thompson. Thompson is 19-16-4 with a 2.45 GAA and a .912 save percentage across 39 starts for Washington this season. Switzerland opened their Olympic Games with a 4-0 win over France on Wednesday.
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Josh Morrissey WPG D
Jets' Josh Morrissey: Expected to miss Friday's game
5h agoMorrissey (undisclosed) is expected to miss Canada's game against Switzerland on Friday at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Morrissey left Thursday's 5-0 victory over Czechia due to the injury. Travis Sanheim is expected to draw into the lineup Friday as a result of Morrissey's absence. The 30-year-old Morrissey's next chance to play will come Sunday when Canada takes on France.
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Juuse Saros NSH GPredators' Juuse Saros: Sharp in win over Sweden
7h agoSaros made 34 saves in Finland's 4-1 win over Sweden in Olympic round-robin action Friday.
A Rasmus Dahlin power-play tally was the only puck to get past Saros is an impressive performance. The Predators netminder has allowed four goals on 59 shots through two Olympic outings, but he could get a breather Saturday against Italy, with Joonas Korpisalo or Kevin Lankinen getting the nod for Finland instead.
