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  • Aidan Hutchinson DET DE
    Lions' Aidan Hutchinson: Doing well at practice
    22h ago

    Lions defensive line coach Kacy Rodgers said Thursday that Hutchinson (leg) has looked "really good" at voluntary offseason workouts, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

    Hutchinson suffered a fractured tibia and fibula roughly seven months ago, and he was initially provided a four- to six-month recovery timetable. The star pass rusher's rehab appears to have been on the quicker side, given that Detroit had expressed optimism about him returning down the stretch last season, had the team advanced all the way to the Super Bowl. Hutchinson has already resumed running at full speed and participating in individual drills, and while Rodgers noted that his workload will continue to be managed into training camp, he remains on track for Week 1. The Lions picked up Hutchinson's fifth-year option late April.

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  • D.J. Humphries KC OT
    D.J. Humphries: Yet to sign reported deal with SF
    2d ago

    Humphries and the 49ers have not yet agreed upon a contract despite a late-April report that the veteran offensive lineman had signed with the team, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

    It was Humphries' representation that initially announced that the sides had agreed to a contract, but per Maiocco, that deal was never finalized. Maiocco also reports that "nothing appears imminent" between Humphries and San Francisco, making the 2015 first-round draft pick very much still a free agent. Since the reported deal, San Francisco has agreed to contracts with veteran offensive linemen Andre Dillard and Nicholas Petit-Frere, so it's unclear whether the organization has maintained interest in signing Humphries.

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  • John Jenkins LV DT
    Ravens' John Jenkins: Lands in Baltimore
    2d ago

    The Ravens signed Jenkins to a one-year contract Friday.

    Jenkins is a veteran of 13 NFL campaigns who played the previous two years with Las Vegas. He logged a career-high 581 defensive snaps while starting all 17 regular-season games with the Raiders last year, totaling 46 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and two defensed passes. Baltimore is set up front with Nnamdi Madubuike, Travis Jones and Broderick Washington, so Jenkins will likely work in a rotational role with his new squad.

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  • Greg Zuerlein NYJ K
    Greg Zuerlein: Cut following failed physical
    2d ago

    The Jets released Zuerlein (knee) with a failed physical designation Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

    Zuerlein landed on injured reserve after Week 8 last season due to a left knee injury but was activated from the list prior to a Week 17 matchup with the Bills. He didn't attempt a kick in that game and then was placed on IR afterward, ending his campaign having made nine of 15 field-goal attempts and 13 of 14 point-after tries. The Jets announced the current move earlier Friday, but the reason for his release wasn't known until the NFL posted its transaction log for the day. New York will move forward with Anders Carlson and undrafted rookie Caden Davis this offseason, while the 37-year-old Zuerlein presumably will need to prove his health in order to earn another opportunity.

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  • Greg Joseph NYJ K
    49ers' Greg Joseph: Headed to 49ers
    2d ago

    The 49ers are slated to sign Joseph, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

    In a combined eight regular-season appearances in 2024 (split between the Giants, Commanders and Jets), Joseph made 16 of 20 field-goal attempts, along with all 11 of his PAT tries. With the 49ers, Joseph will have an opportunity to compete with 2023 third-rounder Jake Moody, who has been San Francisco's kicker for the last two campaigns.

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  • Brock Purdy SF QB
    49ers' Brock Purdy: Gets massive five-year extension
    2d ago

    Purdy and the 49ers agreed to terms Friday on a five-year, $265 million contract extension, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Purdy's new deal has been the largest domino waiting to fall of San Francisco's offseason, and the 2022 seventh-round pick now gains long-term commitment from the team via a contract that runs through 2030, and which includes $181 million in total guarantees. The 25-year-old is coming off a down season, having dipped essentially across the board in most passing metrics while throwing just 20 touchdowns, as opposed to the 31 passing scores he logged in 2023. San Francisco's offense as a whole tumbled in 2024, though, an outcome that can in no small part be blamed on injuries to Brandon Aiyuk (ACL) and Christian McCaffrey (knee). The 49ers also inked George Kittle to a four-year extension this offseason, a particularly notable signing given that the standout tight end may operate as Purdy's top pass catcher to kick off the 2025 season, considering Deebo Samuel has been traded to Washington and Aiyuk is still in the process of recovering. Still, with McCaffrey back in action, plus Jauan Jennings, Ricky Pearsall and Demarcus Robinson available to lead the wide-receiver room until Aiyuk is 100 percent, Purdy will have no shortage of offensive weapons at his disposal as he works to make the first year under his new deal a comeback season.

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  • Hunter Strickland TEX RP
    Angels' Hunter Strickland: Contract selected by Halos
    3m ago

    The Angels selected Strickland's contract from Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.

    The veteran right-hander will join the Angels just two weeks after signing with the organization on a minor-league deal. Strickland opened the year in the minors with the Rangers but was granted his release after giving up 14 earned runs in 12 appearances. He was an effective bullpen option for Anaheim last year with a 3.31 ERA and 12 holds over 73.1 innings.

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  • Chris Taylor LAD LF
    Dodgers' Chris Taylor: DFA made official
    12m ago

    The Dodgers designated Taylor for assignment, the team announced Sunday.

    Taylor will yield his spot on the 26-man and 40-man roster to clear up a spot for Tommy Edman to return from the 10-day injured list. The 34-year-old had been with the Dodgers since 2016 but couldn't find consistent playing time this season. Although he's struggled at the plate in 2025, his defensive versatility could warrant some interest on waivers.

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  • Luke Keaschall MIN DH
    Twins' Luke Keaschall: Shifts to 60-day IL
    20m ago

    The Twins transferred Keaschall (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Sunday.

    The 22-year-old was given a recovery timeline of two months after being diagnosed with a fractured right forearm in late April, so the move to the 60-day IL won't affect when he'll be ready to return. Keaschall went 7-for-19 with three doubles and five steals in his first seven big-league games prior to the injury.

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  • Justin Martinez ARI RP
    Diamondbacks' Justin Martinez: Continuing rehab at Triple-A
    21m ago

    Martinez (shoulder) is scheduled to throw an inning for Triple-A Reno on Tuesday as part of his rehab assignment, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.

    Martinez is working his way back from right shoulder inflammation and is nearing a return. A report Sunday indicated he'd rejoin the team for the start of the series against the Dodgers on Monday or at the start of a series against St. Louis on Friday. With Martinez throwing an inning for Reno on Tuesday, it's expected he'll rejoin the big-league club ahead of its series against the Cardinals.

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  • Tanner Houck BOS SP
    Red Sox's Tanner Houck: Shut down from throwing
    25m ago

    Houck (elbow) was shut down from throwing Sunday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

    The right-hander landed on the injured list Wednesday due to a right flexor pronator strain, but he didn't appear to be in store for a lengthy absence after an MRI came back clean Friday. It's unclear if Houck suffered a setback since getting the imaging, but the pause in his throwing program likely means he'll spend more than the 15-day minimum on the shelf.

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  • Jonathan Bowlan KC RP
    Royals' Jonathan Bowlan: Rejoins MLB club
    29m ago

    The Royals recalled Bowlan from Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.

    The right-hander has spent most of the campaign with Omaha, where he has a 2.08 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 25:5 K:BB over 17.1 innings this year. Bowlan delivered two scoreless frames in his lone big-league appearance of the campaign.

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  • Aaron Gordon DEN PF
    Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Game-time call Sunday
    27m ago

    Gordon, who is listed as questionable for Sunday's Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Thunder due to a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, will go through his pregame warmup and be a game-time decision, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports.

    While a Grade 2 left hamstring strain would normally require several weeks of recovery, Gordon has been exploring ways to suit up for Game 7 after sustaining the injury in Thursday's Game 6 win, per Shams Charania of ESPN. If the 29-year-old forward is ruled out for Sunday's win-or-go-home matchup, Peyton Watson, Julian Strawther and Russell Westbrook (hand) are candidates for increased workloads.

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  • Aaron Gordon DEN PF
    Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Dealing with Grade 2 strain
    4h ago

    Gordon, who is listed as questionable for Sunday's Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Thunder, has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, and it now appears "physically improbable" that he suits up, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

    Gordon sustained the hamstring injury in the final minutes of Thursday's Game 6 win. Charania reported that the 29-year-old forward is exploring ways to play in Sunday's win-or-go-home matchup, though realistically, he would need several weeks to recover from the injury. If Gordon is unable to suit up, Peyton Watson, Julian Strawther and Russell Westbrook (hand) are candidates for an uptick in playing time.

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  • Mikal Bridges NY SG
    Knicks' Mikal Bridges: Tables 22 points Friday
    18h ago

    Bridges recorded 22 points (9-15 FG, 4-6 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 30 minutes during Friday's 119-81 win over the Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

    Bridges chipped in across the board, continuing what has been a strong postseason showing. Although his scoring has been a little up and down, his ability to dominate on the defensive end of the floor has been invaluable. Across 12 playoff appearances, Bridges is averaging 15.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.8 three-pointers and 3.0 combined steals and blocks.

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  • Karl-Anthony Towns NY C
    Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Goes for 21 and 12 in Game 6 win
    18h ago

    Towns finished Friday's 119-81 victory over the Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals with 21 points (8-20 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and one steal in 35 minutes.

    Towns dominated the undermanned Celtics, racking up his seventh double-double in the past eight games. Although his scoring average has come down during the playoffs, his importance to this team is non-negotiable. After averaging 23.8 points per game during the regular season, that number has dropped to 19.8 across 12 postseason games. The Knicks will now face the Pacers in what promises to be a spicy matchup, with both teams looking to advance to the big dance.

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  • Al Horford BOS C
    Celtics' Al Horford: Empty performance Friday
    18h ago

    Horford posted 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt) and two rebounds in 27 minutes during Friday's 119-81 loss to the Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

    Horford didn't have a tangible impact, going down with the ship as Boston was bundled out of the playoffs. Tasked with playing a bigger role than expected during the postseason due to the fact that Kristaps Porzingis was dealing with an ongoing illness, Horford had some moments but was largely a wash, at best. He played 60 games during the regular season, averaging 9.0 points, 6.2 rebounds and 0.9 blocks in 27.6 minutes per game.

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  • Derrick White BOS SG
    Celtics' Derrick White: Quiet in Game 6 loss
    18h ago

    White accumulated eight points (3-11 FG, 2-8 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Friday's 119-81 loss to New York in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

    White saved his worst for last, joining his teammates by putting up arguably the Celtics' most disappointing performance of the season. Despite the rough ending, it was another strong season for White, who demonstrated his elite two-way skills while averaging 16.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 0.9 steals, 1.1 blocks and 3.5 three-pointers. With Jayson Tatum set to miss a sizeable chunk of the 2025-26 season due to an Achilles injury, White's importance to this team can't be overstated.

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  • Evan Rodrigues FLA C
    Panthers' Evan Rodrigues: Set to play Sunday
    2h ago

    Rodrigues (undisclosed) is expected to play against Toronto on Sunday in Game 7, according to Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

    Rodrigues will probably return to a top-six role after missing the last two games. He has contributed three assists, 16 shots on goal and 19 hits across nine appearances this postseason. Rodrigues will replace Jesper Boqvist in Sunday's lineup versus the Maple Leafs.

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  • Joseph Woll TOR G
    Maple Leafs' Joseph Woll: Between pipes for Game 7
    2h ago

    Woll will patrol the home crease in Game 7 against Florida on Sunday, per Luke Fox of Sportsnet.

    Woll is coming off a 22-save performance in Friday's 2-0 shutout win over the Panthers in Game 6. He has a 3-3 record with a 3.28 GAA and an .893 save percentage across six appearances this postseason. However, Woll has been stellar in elimination games during his NHL playoff career, going 4-1 with a 1.13 GAA, a .958 save percentage and one shutout.

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  • Anthony Stolarz TOR G
    Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Remains unavailable
    2h ago

    Stolarz (upper body) won't be an option for the Game 7 home matchup versus Florida on Sunday, Jonas Siegel of The Athletic reports.

    Stolarz has been skating but still hasn't resumed practicing yet. He will miss his sixth straight game and still doesn't have an exact timeline for his return to the lineup. Joseph Woll will start in Game 7 versus the Panthers on Sunday, while Matt Murray will be the backup.

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  • Matthew Knies TOR LW
    Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies: Ready to rock
    3h ago

    Knies (undisclosed) will play in Game 7 against Florida on Sunday, per Kristen Shilton of ESPN.

    Knies sustained an injury late in the first period during Friday's 2-0 win over the Panthers in Game 6. He didn't leave the contest but logged only 13:01 of playing time. However, Knies will see regular deployment in Game 7 against Florida while skating on the top line and seeing time on the first power-play combination. He has registered five goals, seven points, 29 shots on net, seven blocked shots and 31 hits through 12 appearances this postseason.

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  • Gabriel Vilardi WPG C
    Jets' Gabriel Vilardi: Picks up assist
    14h ago

    Vilardi recorded an assist in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Stars in Game 6.

    Vilardi picked up four points over six games in the second round. That was an improvement for the 25-year-old after he was held off the scoresheet in three first-round outings following his return from an upper-body injury. Vilardi added 21 shots on net, 11 hits, eight blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over nine playoff outings. He was a regular in the Jets' top six in 2024-25, earning 27 goals and 61 points in 71 regular-season games. He's a restricted free agent this offseason, but he should be back in the fold for 2025-26 once he signs a new deal.

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  • Kyle Connor WPG LW
    Jets' Kyle Connor: Records helper in loss
    14h ago

    Connor notched an assist and four shots on goal in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Stars in Game 6.

    Connor closed the postseason on a four-game point streak (one goal, four assists). The winger totaled five goals, 12 helpers, 45 shots on net, 11 hits and a plus-4 rating over 13 playoff appearances while frequently looking like the best player on the ice for the Jets. After a strong playoff run and a career-best 97-point regular season, Connor is poised for big things in 2025-26, which is a contract year for the 28-year-old.

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