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Terry McLaurin WAS WRCommanders' Terry McLaurin: New running mate in Diggs
10m agoMcLaurin will be joined by Diggs in the Commanders' receiving corps after the latter agreed to a one-year contract with the team Wednesday, John Keim and Seth Walder of ESPN.com report.
After stringing together five consecutive 1,000-yard seasons from 2020-2024, McLaurin fell back to 582 receiving yards in 10 regular-season games last year, in part due to seven DNPs due to a lingering quadriceps injury while logging most of his appearances with backup Marcus Mariota under center instead of No. 1 signal-caller Jayden Daniels. While it took some time to find a replacement for Deebo Samuel as Washington's new No. 2 WR, Diggs is coming off an age-32 season in which he posted an 85-1,013-4 line on 102 targets in 17 regular-season contests. As a result, opponents will need to game plan for two potential high-volume options instead of just one, giving McLaurin a decent chance to rejoin the 1,000-yard club in 2026.
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KC Concepcion CLE WRBrowns' KC Concepcion: Rejoins team drills
1h agoConcepcion (shoulder) participated in team drills during Wednesday's practice, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
After landing hard on his right shoulder during Monday's session, Concepcion but was limited to individual drills at Tuesday's practice. However, the wideout's return to team drills Wednesday, albeit in a non-padded practice, solidifies the notion that his injury wasn't a concerning one. As his rookie campaign approaches, Concepcion is destined to see a key role in a Cleveland WR corps that also features Jerry Jeudy and 2026 second-rounder Denzel Boston, a context that should garner the first-rounder enough volume to merit fantasy lineup consideration regardless of who starts at QB for the team.
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Shedeur Sanders CLE QBBrowns' Shedeur Sanders: QB rotation in practice ongoing
1h agoCoach Todd Monken confirmed Wednesday that Sanders and Deshaun Watson will continue to alternate first-team signal-caller reps every practice until he names a starter, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Meanwhile, Sanders reportedly turned in a strong effort during Tuesday's session, per Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram, while Petrak indicates that on Wednesday, Watson had his best day of training camp to date. In any case, this is a job battle in which a clear-cut favorite has yet to emerge, and in terms of a timetable for his decision on naming the Browns' Week 1 starter, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal notes that at this stage Monken has neither determined the order in which starts will be assigned during the preseason, nor has he set a deadline for tabbing his starter ahead of the regular-season opener.
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Deshaun Watson CLE QBBrowns' Deshaun Watson: Continues to alternate QB reps
1h agoCoach Todd Monken noted Wednesday that Watson and Shedeur Sanders will continue to alternate first-team QB reps every practice until he names a starter, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
While Sanders reportedly looked sharp during Tuesday's session, per Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram, Petrak indicates that on Wednesday Watson had his best day of camp thus far, notably in terms of his accuracy and decision-making. With regard to a timetable for his decision on naming the Browns' Week 1 starter, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal relays that Monken has neither solidified the order in which starts will be assigned during the preseason, nor when a top option will emerge. The team's exhibition opener is Aug. 15 against the Bears.
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Jonah Coleman DEN RBBroncos' Jonah Coleman: Praised by Payton for standout camp
2h agoBroncos coach Sean Payton named Coleman as one of the team's pleasant surprises at training camp so far, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
When asked Wednesday about pleasant surprises at camp, Payton began his answer with Coleman's name. The coach even said that Coleman "doesn't feel like a rookie," per Troy Renck of Denver 7 News. Then again, Payton has also made glowing comments about RB J.K. Dobbins and half of the wide receivers on the camp roster. A rookie fourth-round pick, Coleman is perhaps making his case to force a three-way backfield split with Dobbins and RJ Harvey.
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Jaylen Waddle DEN WRBroncos' Jaylen Waddle: Bothered by muscle tightness
2h agoWaddle left Wednesday's practice early due to "some muscle tightness," Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
Broncos coach Sean Payton said he expects Waddle to be fine. The wideout walked off the practice field earlier Wednesday, going back to the locker room without the assistance of a trainer. Waddle has often been banged up throughout this NFL career, but he's never missed time with a hamstring or groin injury -- the most common area of concern for muscular injuries with WRs.
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German Marquez SD SPPadres' German Marquez: Removed from 40-man roster
3m agoThe Padres designated Marquez for assignment Wednesday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
With Robbie Ray coming over from the Giants during Monday's trade deadline, the Padres DFA'd Marquez. The 31-year-old last appeared Tuesday, when he allowed four runs on four hits and one walk while striking out one in an inning of work. After just 13 appearances with San Diego, Marquez will look to find a new team once he clears waivers.
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Sam Bachman LAA RPAngels' Sam Bachman: Sidelined to IL
8m agoThe Angels placed Bachman on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with right forearm radial nerve inflammation.
Bachman was removed during his relief outing Sunday after recording just nine pitches, in what was originally diagnosed as right arm fatigue. The 26-year-old will now miss at least two weeks with nerve inflammation in his right forearm. On the campaign, the right-hander owns a 4.14 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 46:27 K:BB and 17 holds through 45.2 innings. The Angels promoted Tayler Saucedo to replace Bachman on the active roster.
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Reid Detmers LAA SPAngels' Reid Detmers: Back in rotation Wednesday
11m agoDetmers will start Wednesday's game against the Orioles at Camden Yards, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Detmers appeared to be a prime candidate to get traded Monday, and though one report indicated that a deal was in place for him to join the Cubs, he ultimately stayed in Anaheim once the deadline passed. The 27-year-old lefty will return to the bump for the Angels on seven days' rest and should continue to headline the rotation for the rest of the season. Since surrendering a season-high eight runs in a loss to the Athletics on May 19, Detmers has gone 2-2 with a 3.21 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 84:19 K:BB over 70 innings in his subsequent 12 starts.
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Tayler Saucedo LAA RPAngels' Tayler Saucedo: Back in majors
13m agoThe Angels recalled Saucedo from Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday.
Saucedo will make his first appearance in the majors since early July after being promoted to the big-league club on Wednesday. The southpaw has posted a 6.10 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 41:25 K:BB through 38.1 innings with Salt Lake this campaign. The Angels are moving Sam Bachman (forearm) to the 15-day IL, opening a spot on the active roster for Saucedo.
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Freddie Freeman LAD 1BDodgers' Freddie Freeman: Exits with apparent wrist issue
21m agoFreeman was removed from Wednesday's game against the Cubs following the top of the fifth inning due to an apparent wrist injury, Adrian Medina of Roundtable.io reports. He went 1-for-3 at the plate before departing.
The Dodgers will likely provide an explanation behind Freeman's early exit after the game, but the veteran first baseman appeared to grimace and look at his wrist following a check swing in the top of the fifth. Freeman flied out to center field to finish out the at-bat and was then replaced in the field by Enrique Hernandez in the bottom half of the frame.
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Kade Anderson SEA SPMariners' Kade Anderson: Will start when called up
28m agoPresident of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said Tuesday that Anderson will serve as a starter for the Mariners once he's eventually called up from Double-A Arkansas later this season, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. "We're not going to put Kade in the bullpen," Dipoto said. "He's the best starting pitcher in the minor leagues."
Anderson has done his part to back up Dipoto's bold claim, as he's overwhelmed Texas League hitters to the tune of a 1.20 ERA, 0.66 WHIP and 119:12 K:BB in 82.1 innings through his first 16 starts in the pro ranks. Though Anderson moved up to sixth on the organizational starting pitching depth chart after Luis Castillo was traded to the White Sox over the weekend, the Mariners aren't yet ready to expand their five-man rotation to accommodate the 22-year-old lefty. Anderson is scheduled to meet with the Mariners' brass Wednesday to map out a plan for his call-up to Seattle in the coming weeks, but in the short term, he looks set to continue building innings at Double-A. The Mariners' commitment to eventually onboard Anderson as a starter down the stretch would at least enhance his fantasy utility, as his usage and opportunities to earn wins would be more predictable as a starter than if he were deployed as a multi-inning option out of the bullpen.
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Tyler Bilodeau BKN PFNets' Tyler Bilodeau: Set to serve as two-way player
1h agoBliodeau's (rest) first NBA season is set to come as a two-way player in 2026-27.
The Nets grabbed Bliodeau in the second round of the draft earlier this summer, shortly signing the rookie to a two-way contract thereafter. That said, the 22-year-old figures to spend most his time developing with the G League's Long Island Nets and is likely to have a hard time mustering much fantasy relevance in 2026-27.
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Chaney Johnson BKN SGNets' Chaney Johnson: Set for second year with Nets
1h agoJohnson (rest) is getting ready to reprise his role as a two-way player for Brooklyn in 2026-27.
Johnson signed a two-way contract with the Nets in June after occupying a two-way roster spot with the club a year ago. Such a role leaves Johnson more likely to begin the new season as a featured part of the G League's Long Island Nets as opposed to the NBA squad, unless injuries strike the parent team at some point between training camp and the regular season.
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Drake Powell BKN SGNets' Drake Powell: Searching for better results
1h agoPowell (rest) is looking to improve this season following a poor rookie campaign in 2025-26.
Powell struggled to make an impression on either end of the floor during his rookie year, averaging 6.5 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.6 steals per game while shooting just 40.2 percent from the floor over 63 regular-season appearances (24 starts) in 2025-26. While it appears unlikely he'll start the new year in the first unit, Powell should at least have a leg up on veterans Keon Ellis and Terance Mann for Brooklyn's backup role at shooting guard before training camp kicks off in September.
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Terance Mann BKN SGNets' Terance Mann: Role uncertain for 2026-27
1h agoMann (knee) is unlikely to begin the 2026-27 season as a starter and appears to be buried on the depth chart.
Mann started 51 of his 63 regular-season appearances during his first year with the Nets in 2025-26, but he's all but certain to begin the new campaign as a reserve instead. Brooklyn drafted Mikel Brown in the first round this summer and is also set to get Egor Demin back in the mix, potentially leaving Mann behind Drake Powell, Ben Saraf and Nolan Traore (foot) in a position to fight for scraps with Keon Ellis off the bench.
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Mikel Brown Jr. BKN PGNets' Mikel Brown: Ready for rookie year
2h agoBrown (rest) is primed for a significant role ahead of his rookie season in 2026-27.
The Nets chose Brown with the No. 6 overall pick in this year's draft, so they likely have big plans in mind for the 20-year-old guard right away in 2026-27. Brown, who averaged 15.0 points, 4.0 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.2 three-pointers per game over four Summer League appearances, is lined up to share Brooklyn's starting backcourt with Egor Demin.
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Ben Saraf BKN PGNets' Ben Saraf: Preparing for second season
2h agoSaraf (rest) is in line for a reserve role in 2026-27 after the Nets drafted Mikel Brown earlier this summer.
The 2025 first-rounder bookended his rookie campaign as a starter, but a bench role appears more likely to open this season now that Brown is in the fold and Egor Demin is healthy. Nolan Traore is recovering from offseason knee surgery but is expected to be ready for the start of training camp in the fall, so Saraf is set to battle with youngsters Traore and Drake Powell as well as veterans Keon Ellis and Terance Mann for playing time in the second unit.
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Amir Miftakhov CAR G
Amir Miftakhov: Heading to KHL
5h agoMiftakhov signed a two-year contract with the KHL's Shanghai Dragons on Wednesday.
Miftakhov had a 3.25 GAA and an .888 save percentage in 28 regular-season outings with AHL Chicago in 2025-26. Although the 26-year-old hasn't played for Shanghai before, he has spent parts of five seasons in the KHL. Most recently, he posted a 2.18 GAA and a .927 save percentage in 30 regular-season appearances with KHL Kazan.
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Brad Hunt COL DBrad Hunt: Officially retires
1d agoHunt will hang up his skates and call it a career; he announced Tuesday.
Hunt spent last season with Sport Vaasa overseas, logging 25 points in 53 games for the Swedish club. Over his career, the 37-year-old forward saw action in 288 regular-season games for the Wild, Oilers, Golden Knights, Canucks, Avalanche, Blues and Predators. In those outings, Hunt racked up 26 goals and 60 assists.
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Maksymilian Szuber MON D
Canadiens' Maksymilian Szuber: Inks one-year contract
2d agoSzuber signed a one-year, two-way contract with Montreal on Monday.
Szuber produced 11 goals, 27 points and 67 PIM across 65 regular-season appearances for AHL Tucson in 2025-26. The 23-year-old Szuber will probably begin the 2026-27 campaign with AHL Laval after the Canadiens acquired him from Utah on June 29 in exchange for Joshua Roy.
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Tomas Nosek FLA LWTomas Nosek: Returning to Czechia
5d agoNosek signed a contract with HC Dynamo Pardubice of the Czech Extraliga on Friday.
Nosek came up through Pardubice's system during his developmental years. That led to him playing in 514 career NHL regular-season games, earning 47 goals and 73 assists, as well as 17 points in 68 playoff contests. Nosek was a Stanley Cup champion in 2025 with the Panthers. While he'll continue playing in his native Czechia, the 33-year-old is unlikely to make his way back to the NHL in the future.
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Collin Graf SJ RWSharks' Collin Graf: Inks three-year deal
5d agoGraf signed a three-year, $12.75 million contract extension with the Sharks on Friday.
Graf was a restricted free agent after completing his entry-level contract. He reached an agreement with the Sharks two days after linemate Macklin Celebrini signed a long-term extension. Graf made a career-high 81 regular-season appearances with San Jose in 2025-26, logging 21 goals, 25 assists, 88 hits, 48 blocked shots and 12 PIM while averaging 16:27 of ice time per game.
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Tommy Novak PIT CPenguins' Thomas Novak: Secures three-year extension
5d agoNovak agreed to terms on a three-year, $13.95 million contract extension with Pittsburgh on Friday.
With his extension, Novak will be locked up with the Penguins through the 2029-30 season while carrying an annual cap hit of just $4.65 million. The 29-year-old winger was a little hot and cold last year, racking up 31 points in the first 56 games, but struggled after the Olympic break, managing just 13 points in the final 32 contests, including the playoffs. Additionally, Novak ended the year having scored just once in 22 outings during that stretch. Still, Novak is set to step into the second-line center role for the Penguins ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, though youngster Ben Kindel figures to be knocking on the door for a spot in the top six.
