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Marlin Klein HOU TETexans' Marlin Klein: Ready for training camp
3m agoKlein has recovered from his hamstring strain and is all set for training camp, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Klein suffered a hamstring injury during the Texans' OTA's, but the second-round draft pick is back and ready to compete for a role in the team's tight end corps. Klein's primary competition for the No. 2 tight end spot is Foster Moreau and Brevin Jordan, but Cade Stover also has NFL playing experience that could give him the edge if the rookie does not sufficiently stand out in training camp or the preseason.
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Mason Tipton NO WRSaints' Mason Tipton: Moves to active/PUP list
8m agoThe Saints placed Tipton (groin) on the active/PUP list Tuesday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Tipton suffered a groin injury in January and is likely still suffering from the same issue. The kick and punt returner does not have a return timeline at this point, so it is unclear if he will be able to participate in training camp. If the wide receiver cannot return soon, other skill-position players will have the chance to make their case as better depth players capable of producing on special teams, and Tipton may lose his roster spot.
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Aaron Rodgers PIT QBSteelers' Aaron Rodgers: Reiterates 2026 is final season
14m agoRodgers reiterated Tuesday that 2026 will be his final NFL season, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Rodgers said the exact same thing back in May after re-signing with the Steelers but again confirmed it when the Steelers reported to training camp Tuesday. "I thought last year might be it," Rodgers said. "And then Mike [McCarthy] got hired, and I talked to the wife and she said, 'You can do one more year.' I said, 'Well, we'll see if it works out.' And then it kind of all came together." Headed into his 22nd season, Rodgers is coming off a 2025 campaign that saw him complete 65.7 percent of his passes for 3,322 yards and 24 touchdowns to just seven interceptions. His career 1.4 percent interception rate and 102.2 passer rating are the best all-time.
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Joseph Ossai NYJ DEJets' Joseph Ossai: Placed on active/PUP list
16m agoThe Jets placed Ossai (undisclosed) on the active/PUP list Tuesday, Connor Hughes of SNY.tv reports.
Ossai is working through a minor injury and should not be stranded on the PUP list for too long. The defensive end signed a three-year deal with the Jets in March and is set to start across from 2026 first-rounder David Bailey when the regular season commences.
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Jordyn Tyson NO WRSaints' Jordyn Tyson: Ready for training camp
23m agoGM Mickey Loomis said Tuesday that Tyson (undisclosed) passed his conditioning test and is good to go for training camp, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Tyson had his reps managed during the team's offseason program, but the rookie wideout, whose collegiate career was impacted by injuries, is ready to work now that training camp is slated to begin. In his first pro campaign, the 2026 first-rounder has an opportunity to make an immediate a mark from a fantasy perspective, given that he's poised to see regular WR snaps in the Saints' Tyler Shough-led offense alongside veteran returnee Chris Olave.
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Tim Patrick NYJ WRJets' Tim Patrick: Returning from active/PUP list
24m agoThe Jets activated Patrick (undisclosed) from the active/PUP list Tuesday.
Patrick was placed on the list Saturday, but the wide receiver has recovered quickly. The 32-year-old is set to be the No. 4 receiver for the Jets in 2026 behind Garrett Wilson, Adonai Mitchell and rookie Omar Cooper, but will also need to contend with rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq (abdomen) for receptions.
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J.T. Realmuto PHI CPhillies' J.T. Realmuto: Getting breather Tuesday
1m agoRealmuto is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Miami.
Realmuto started each of the last four games behind the plate, so he will get some rest. Garrett Stubbs will do the catching for the Phillies.
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Esmerlyn Valdez PIT RFPirates' Esmerlyn Valdez: Good to go Tuesday
1m agoValdez (hand) will be in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Jason Mackey of MLB.com reports.
Valdez was forced to exited Monday's series opener after being struck on the left hand by a pitch, but he won't end up missing a start after he underwent medical testing and was diagnosed with a bruise. The 22-year-old is in a bit of a slump, having gone 3-for-16 with six walks and eight strikeouts over his past six games, but he's been a force at the plate overall in July with a 1.043 OPS through 21 contests.
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Payton Henry PHI CPhillies' Payton Henry: Optioned to Triple-A
7m agoThe Phillies optioned Henry to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Henry was just summoned Friday and did not appear in any games during his brief time with the Phillies. He's clearing out to make space on the roster for Garrett Stubbs' return from the injured list.
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Garrett Stubbs PHI CPhillies' Garrett Stubbs: Activated, getting start Tuesday
9m agoThe Phillies activated Stubbs (wrist) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Stubbs is recovered from a left wrist injury and will draw a rare start Tuesday in Miami. Payton Henry was sent down in a corresponding roster move.
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Kyle Schwarber PHI DHPhillies' Kyle Schwarber: Rare day off Tuesday
12m agoSchwarber is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game in Miami.
It's the first time Schwarber has been out of the lineup since he missed two games in late June with lower-back tightness. Bryce Harper will get a day at designated hitter, Alec Bohm will shift to first base and Edmundo Sosa will net a start at third base for the Phillies.
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A.J. Smith-Shawver ATL SPBraves' AJ Smith-Shawver: Will start first game of twin bill
15m agoSmith-Shawver (elbow) is expected to start the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Mets, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Smith-Shawver had been slated for one more rehab start, but Atlanta will have him take the ball with the big club instead after a rainout Tuesday resulted in Wednesday's doubleheader. The right-hander has been excellent in five rehab outings, posting a 1.53 ERA and 21:5 K:BB over 17.2 innings. Smith-Shawver went four frames and threw 77 pitches in his last rehab start, so he will have a somewhat truncated workload versus the Mets.
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Draymond Green GS PFWarriors' Draymond Green: Returning to Warriors
1h agoGreen agreed to re-sign with the Warriors on a one-year, $27.7 million deal Tuesday, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
After declining the player option on his previous contract earlier this summer, the longtime Warrior is now set for his 15th season with Golden State in 2026-27 following the negotiation of a new pact. Green is entering his age-36 campaign this coming season and appears to be in a state of decline, but he still showed the ability to chip in across the board in 2025-26. He started all 68 of his regular-season appearances, averaging 8.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 0.9 steals in 27.5 minutes per game.
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Davion Mitchell MIA PGHeat's Davion Mitchell: Role could grow
4h agoMitchell could be in line for a larger role after Miami traded Tyler Herro in the deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sentinel reports.
With the Heat expected to lean on Mitchell as a primary backcourt facilitator, he'll have the opportunity to capitalize on the attention Antetokounmpo commands offensively, though his fantasy value will likely hinge on whether he can provide enough scoring to complement his defensive impact. Over 70 regular-season appearances in 2025-26, he averaged 9.3 points, 6.5 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 1.0 steals while shooting 49.0 percent from the field.
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Bam Adebayo MIA PFHeat's Bam Adebayo: New frontcourt partner incoming
4h agoAdebayo's (back) fantasy outlook should remain strong after Miami acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo, though his offensive role could shift alongside another high-usage frontcourt star, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sentinel opines.
While Adebayo may sacrifice some scoring volume, Antetokounmpo's ability to collapse defenses should create more efficient scoring opportunities, and the duo projects to form one of the league's premier defensive frontcourts. Adebayo nursed a back issue to end the 2025-26 season, but he should be a full go for training camp.
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Dalton Knecht LAL SFLakers' Dalton Knecht: Could get fresh start
4h agoKnecht could receive a larger offensive opportunity following LeBron James' departure, as the Lakers have significant scoring to replace, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
However, the additions of Matisse Thybulle and Ziaire Williams provide more competition on the wing, while Sandro Mamukelashvili adds another rotation piece in the frontcourt. Knecht's ability to emerge as a reliable perimeter scorer should ultimately determine whether he can claim a larger role in 2026-27.
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Jarred Vanderbilt LAL PFLakers' Jarred Vanderbilt: May have larger path to minutes
4h agoVanderbilt should continue to provide defensive value after LeBron James' exit from the Lakers, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Despite James' absence, the arrivals of Matisse Thybulle, Ziaire Williams and Sandro Mamukelashvili give the Lakers additional options on the wing and in the frontcourt. While Vanderbilt's rebounding and defensive versatility remain valuable, increased competition for minutes could make it difficult for him to carve out a reliable fantasy role.
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Jake LaRavia LAL SFLakers' Jake LaRavia: Larger role incoming?
4h agoLaRavia could see an expanded role following LeBron James' departure, though the Lakers' additions of Matisse Thybulle, Ziaire Williams and Sandro Mamukelashvili should create added competition for frontcourt minute, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
LaRavia's ability to defend multiple positions and contribute as a floor spacer should keep him in the rotation, but his fantasy upside may depend on whether he can maintain a consistent starting role. He appeared in all 82 regular-season games for the Lakers in 2025-26 with averages of 8.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists.
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Michael Hutchinson DET GMichael Hutchinson: Calling it a career
23h agoHutchinson announced his retirement from the NHL on Monday.
After 11 seasons as a backstop across six different NHL organizations, Hutchinson has decided to hang up his goalie pads. The 36-year-old netminder compiled a 57-62-18 record, a 2.94 GAA, a .903 save percentage and six shutouts across 154 career appearances. The Barrie, Ontario native's best season came one province west in Manitoba with the Jets during the 2014-15 campaign, when he posted a 21-10-5 record, a 2.39 GAA and a .914 save percentage across 38 regular-season outings as a rookie. Hutchinson played a large role in the Jets reaching the playoffs that season, and Winnipeg fans will have the opportunity to watch him in the organization's alumni game in October.
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Andrew Mangiapane CHI LWBlackhawks' Andrew Mangiapane: Good to go
3d agoMangiapane (lower body) is expected to be ready for training camp ahead of the 2026-27 season, per TSN on Friday.
Mangiapane sat out the final two games of the 2025-26 regular season due to injury. Before finishing the year on the shelf, he had eight goals, 16 points, 58 shots on net and 65 hits across 62 appearances between Chicago and Edmonton. Mangiapane will compete for a bottom-six role with the Blackhawks during camp.
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Vyacheslav Buteyets ANA GDucks' Vyacheslav Buteyets: Signs overseas
4d agoButeyets signed a two-year contract with Traktor Chelyabinsk of the KHL on Friday and was subsequently loaned to the Shanghai Dragons, Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune reports.
Buteyets will opt to continue his development in the KHL rather than battle for minutes with AHL San Diego. The Ducks retain his rights as an unsigned restricted free agent, but it's unclear if he'll ever prove himself enough to be a backup option at the NHL level.
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Akira Schmid FLA GPanthers' Akira Schmid: Inks two-year deal
4d agoSchmid signed a two-year, $4 million contract with the Panthers on Friday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Schmid and Florida managed to avoid an arbitration hearing by agreeing to this deal. The 26-year-old netminder had a 16-10-6 record, 2.59 GAA and .893 save percentage in 34 regular-season appearances with Vegas in 2025-26. Florida acquired him from the Golden Knights on June 29 in exchange for a 2028 third-round pick. Schmid is likely to serve as the Panthers' No. 2 netminder behind Jacob Markstrom (undisclosed).
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Cole Sillinger CLB CBlue Jackets' Cole Sillinger: Signs three-year contract
4d agoSillinger signed a three-year, $13.875 million contract with the Blue Jackets on Friday, per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.
Sillinger and Columbus were headed toward an arbitration hearing, but that's no longer necessary. The 23-year-old Sillinger had eight goals, 33 points, 37 PIM and 112 hits in 81 regular-season appearances with the Blue Jackets in 2025-26. He's finished with 31-33 points in four of his first five regular seasons in the NHL. He has some untapped offensive upside, so perhaps he'll be able to surpass his career high of 33 points in 2026-27.
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Ronan Seeley CAR D
Hurricanes' Ronan Seeley: Inks two-way deal
5d agoSeeley agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with Carolina on Thursday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Seeley made his NHL debut last season, appearing in the regular-season finale against the Islanders. The 23-year-old defenseman logged 15:12 of ice time in that game while producing two blocks. While Seeley could see a little more action this year, he's unlikely to be a mainstay on the Canes' blue line, making him a relative non-factor in fantasy contests.
