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KC Concepcion CLE WRBrowns' KC Concepcion: To line up all over the formation
17m agoZac Jackson of The Athletic suggests that Concepcion will line up all over the formation in the Browns' re-tooled WR corps, as the team looks for "the best ways to utilize his explosiveness."
It remains to be seen which QB will be throwing Concepcion the ball come Week 1, but whether that's Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders, the 2026 first-rounder out of Texas A&M should have a chance to make an immediate impact this season alongside top returning WR Jerry Jeudy and rookie second-rounder Denzel Boston. Cedric Tillman, Isaiah Bond and Tylan Wallace also are in the mix, but Concepcion's projected role/upside make him an intriguing fantasy option regardless of the outcome of the team's looming signal-caller competition.
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Denzel Boston CLE WRBrowns' Denzel Boston: Had impressive spring
41m agoAccording to Zac Jackson of The Athletic, Boston "might have been the most impressive offensive player in the (Browns') spring sessions."
Once training camp gets going next month, the pecking order in the team's revamped WR corps will start to become clearer. While Jerry Jeudy remains Cleveland's No. 1 option at the position, Boston -- who was the 39th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft -- has a chance to make an immediate mark as an outside receiver, while fellow rookie KC Concepcion (24th overall choice) figures to line up all over the formation. Also in the mix are Cedric Tillman, Isaiah Bond and Tylan Wallace, but a strong summer on Boston's part could help him earn enough playing time out of the gate to yield fantasy dividends in deeper formats.
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Jordan Mason MIN RBVikings' Jordan Mason: Still sharing backfield with Jones
1h agoAs training camp approaches, Mason is slated to reclaim a key role in a Minnesota backfield that also includes Aaron Jones and rookie sixth-rounder Demond Claiborne, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Though the Vikings have yet to declare a starting QB between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy, there's continuity elsewhere in the offense, with the team's top two RBs, WRs and TEs from last year back for another campaign. Mason is coming off a 2025 regular season in which he recorded 758 yards and six TDs on 159 carries to go along with 14 catches for 51 yards in 16 contests, while Jones carried the ball 132 times for 548 yards and two touchdowns, adding 28 catches (on 41 targets) for 199 yards and a score in 12 games. With Mason and Jones both still around, another RB timeshare -- one that favors Jones in PPR formats -- is in the making for 2026, while Claiborne is a candidate to mix in on passing downs.
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Sam Darnold SEA QBSeahawks' Sam Darnold: Approaches Year 2 with Seattle
1h agoDarnold notes that cleaning up his footwork and reducing his turnovers are among his goals heading into the 2026 season, Eric Edholm of NFL.com reports.
In his first year with the Seahawks, Darnold helmed his team's Super Bowl LX win over the Patriots, but despite that success the veteran QB acknowledges that there's still work to be done in terms of "continuing to hone in on the deep ball" as well as understanding how he can get better that way by "quieting (his) feet in the pocket." Darnold -- who threw for 4,048 yards and 25 TDs in 17 regular-season games in 2025 -- also points to his 20 regular-season turnovers (14 interceptions and six fumbles lost) as an area that he can improve. Looking ahead to the coming campaign, the 29-year-old will be working with a pass-catching corps that returns WRs Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Cooper Kupp and Rashid Shaheed and TE AJ Barner. Following the free-agent departure of RB Kenneth Walker, the team added Jadarian Price in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft to bolster a backfield that awaits the recovery of Zach Charbonnet, who's bouncing back from a torn ACL.
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Jaydon Blue DAL RBCowboys' Jaydon Blue: Showing improvement in Year 2
3h agoCoach Brian Schottenheimer notes that the difference has been "night and day" in terms of Blue's performance during this year's offseason program, Todd Archer of ESPN reports.
Blue, who the Cowboys took in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, logged just 38 carries for 129 yards and a TD and one catch for five yards in five regular-season games as a rookie. While Malik Davis emerged as Javonte Williams' primary backup last year, Blue will have a chance to compete for that role this summer with Davis, as well as Phil Mafah. Williams remains the team's unquestioned lead back, but if Blue can parlay the speed and explosiveness Schottenheimer has noted he possesses into a larger complementary role, the Texas product could carry fantasy sleeper appeal in 2026.
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Rico Dowdle PIT RBSteelers' Rico Dowdle: Sharing backfield with Warren
4h agoDowdle, who signed with the Steelers in March, is set to work in tandem with Jaylen Warren this coming season, Kevin Hutchinson of steelersnow.com reports.
On the heels of back-to-back seasons (one with Dallas and one with Carolina) during which he topped 1,000 rushing yards, Dowdle bolsters a Steelers backfield that saw Kenneth Gainwell depart via free agency this offseason. It remains to be seen how the carries/targets will be divided between Warren and Dowdle in 2026, but the two players' different skill sets could lead to a "thunder and lightning" approach utilizing Warren's shiftiness and quickness and Dowdle's bruising style. Also in the mix for complementary touches are 2025 third-rounder Kaleb Johnson and versatile rookie Eli Heidenreich, with added context regarding Pittsburgh's backfield approach set to arrive once team drills commence in training camp.
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Ryne Nelson ARI SPDiamondbacks' Ryne Nelson: Moves to 60-day IL
14m agoThe Diamondbacks transferred Nelson (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Thursday.
Nelson landed on the injured list last Friday due to a flexor strain in his right elbow, and his move to the 60-day IL will ensure that he remains out until at least mid-August. The move also creates space on the 40-man roster for Max Kepler, who returned from his 80-game suspension Thursday.
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Yimi Garcia TOR RPBlue Jays' Yimi Garcia: Remains in holding pattern
37m agoBlue Jays manager John Schneider said Thursday that Garcia (elbow) remains in a holding pattern due to neck and biceps nerve symptoms, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Garcia was initially sidelined following surgery last September to remove scar tissue from his elbow, but it seems his nerve issues are the bigger problem now. The 35-year-old reliever remains shut down for the time being and it's uncertain when he might be cleared to throw again.
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Max Scherzer TOR SPBlue Jays' Max Scherzer: Cortisone shot for side/back
40m agoBlue Jays manager John Schneider said Thursday that Scherzer (back) will travel to Dallas on Friday to get a cortisone shot to "help alleviate some left side stuff," Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Scherzer landed on the 15-day injured list last week because of back spasms, and it seems his side discomfort is related to that. The veteran hurler threw another bullpen session Thursday, and he will return to Toronto following Friday's cortisone shot before the next steps in his rehab are determined.
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David Sandlin CHW SPWhite Sox's David Sandlin: Tapped for start Friday
44m agoThe White Sox will recall Sandlin from Triple-A Charlotte to start Friday's game against the Royals, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.
Sandlin has given up 12 earned runs in 13.1 frames with the White Sox this season, but he's logged a 2.45 ERA and 1.27 WHIP over 11 innings at Charlotte since his last MLB appearance. The 25-year-old righty will now get another chance to showcase his talents in the big leagues but will likely make just the one start before returning to Triple-A, as Noah Schultz (knee) is expected to return from the injured list next week to fill the opening in Chicago's rotation.
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Jared Jones PIT SPPirates' Jared Jones: Looks ready to go for next start
1h agoThe Pirates are listing Jones (elbow) as their scheduled starter for Saturday's game against the Reds, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Jones had to leave his last outing Sunday versus the Rockies after being struck by a comeback in the pitching elbow. All testing came back clean, however, and Jones appears ready to roll for Saturday's outing. The right-hander has been a little shaky in his five starts since coming off the injured list, posting a 5.75 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 21:8 K:BB over 20.1 innings. Jones hasn't thrown more than 77 pitches in any of those five starts and threw 45 on Sunday before departing, so his workload should be relatively limited Saturday.
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Gavin Hollowell CHC RPCubs' Gavin Hollowell: Optioned to Iowa
1h agoThe Cubs optioned Hollowell to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Vinnie Duber of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Hollowell gave up a solo homer while recording two outs during his appearance Wednesday, and he'll now head back to Triple-A to make room on the active roster for Matthew Boyd (shoulder/knee), who is set to start Thursday's game.
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Chucky Hepburn TOR PGRaptors' Chucky Hepburn: Back with Raptors on two-way deal
6m agoHepburn (knee) will sign his two-way qualifying offer to return to the Raptors next season, per Michael Scotto of USA Today.
The deal allows the Raptors to recall Hepburn from the G League as needed once again in 2026-27. Over 19 appearances for the Raptors 905 last year, the undrafted rookie averaged 12.3 points, 8.8 assists, and 2.3 steals in 29.2 minutes per game.
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Tucker DeVries NBADRAFT SFCeltics' Tucker DeVries: Gets Exhibit 10 deal with Boston
1h agoDeVries agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with the Celtics on Thursday, per Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com.
DeVries went undrafted Tuesday and Wednesday, but he's getting a chance with Boston this offseason. The Indiana product will presumably take part in the Summer League with the Celtics before linking back up with the team for training camp in the fall.
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Jamal Shead TOR PGRaptors' Jamal Shead: Team option picked up
2h agoThe Raptors exercised the $2.3 million team option on Shead on Thursday for the 2026-27 season, per Michael Scotto of USA Today.
Shead is all set to reprise his role as the primary backup point guard behind Immanuel Quickley (hamstring), though Ja'Kobe Walter is also in the mix to compete for reserve minutes. Last regular season, Shead averaged 6.6 points, 5.4 assists and 1.7 rebounds in 22.6 minutes per tilt across 82 games (12 starts).
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Jericho Sims MIL CBucks' Jericho Sims: Plans to pick up player option
2h agoSims plans to exercise his $2.8 million player option for next season, per Michael Scotto of USA Today.
Now that Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) and Bobby Portis have been traded, Sims' presence at center perhaps becomes even more pronounced for the Bucks. Sims averaged 3.7 rebounds, 1.8 points and 0.6 assists in 11.9 minutes per contest across 53 regular-season games in 2025-26. With Myles Turner (ankle) rumored in trade talks as well, Sims' fantasy outlook remains difficult to forecast this summer.
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Nique Clifford SAC SGKings' Nique Clifford: May have new surroundings next year
3h agoClifford could have more competition for playing time in the backcourt after the Kings took Darius Acuff with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Sacramento embraced a youth movement down the stretch of 2025-26, giving Clifford an opportunity to function essentially as a full-time starter following the All-Star break. Acuff projects as the Kings' top point guard for 2026-27, though Clifford's fantasy outlook is still fairly murky. There's a decent possibility that all three of DeMar DeRozan (hamstring), Russell Westbrook (toe) and Precious Achiuwa are playing elsewhere, so Clifford could either be battling to start or for a reserve role during training camp.
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Malik Monk SAC SGKings' Malik Monk: Shaky standing for 2026-27
3h agoMonk's (personal) role for 2026-27 is undetermined after Sacramento landed Darius Acuff with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
It was somewhat of a surprise that the Kings didn't trade Monk in 2025-26, as his 22.0 minutes per game were his lowest since 2020-21. The veteran guard is under contract for next year, but the selection of Acuff and emergence of Nique Clifford late last season appear to push Monk even further down the depth chart this summer. That said, Monk could also have a meaningful Opening Night role if Russell Westbrook leaves this offseason.
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Valeri Nichushkin COL RWBlue Jackets' Valeri Nichushkin: Traded for picks
1h agoNichushkin (lower body) was traded to Columbus from Colorado on Thursday in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick.
It's a significant package of picks for Nichushkin, though the Jackets were able to push off some of the costs by having the picks spread out over the next three drafts. For his part, the 31-year-old winger notched 49 points in 72 regular-season games last year, reaching the 45-point threshold for the fourth time in the last five years. Where Nichushkin fits into the lineup at even strength likely won't be clear until training camp, but he should be in line for power-play minutes.
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William Wallinder DET DRed Wings' William Wallinder: Signs two-year deal
2h agoWallinder inked a two-year, two-way contract with Detroit on Thursday.
Wallinder is coming off his third straight campaign with AHL Grand Rapids, having notched two goals and 18 helpers in 66 regular-season games with the Griffins. Selected by the organization with the 32nd overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, Wallinder is never going to produce at Moritz Seider levels, but he could be in line to make his NHL debut this year.
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Ian Moore ANA DDucks' Ian Moore: Agrees to two-year deal
3h agoMoore signed a two-year contract with the Ducks on Thursday.
Moore completed his entry-level contract and was poised to become a restricted free agent. He had four goals, 12 points, 24 PIM, 42 hits and 80 blocks in 67 regular-season appearances with Anaheim in 2025-26. Moore will likely serve primarily on the third pairing next season, but it's also possible he'll occasionally be a healthy scratch.
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Anthony Stolarz TOR GMaple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Ready for 2026-27
4h agoStolarz (groin) has fully recovered from his groin injury and is expected to be the starter heading into training camp, according to general manager John Chayka, per Luke Fox of Sportsnet on Thursday.
Stolarz being deemed the starting goalie by Chayka shouldn't come as a huge surprise after the club traded away Joseph Woll in mid-June. The 32-year-old Stolarz was limited to just 26 regular-season appearances due to injuries this year, posting a 10-10-3 record and 3.28 GAA. That injury history should be a red flag for fantasy managers, especially considering he has only reached the 30-game mark once in his NHL career.
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Ethan Cardwell SJ RW
Sharks' Ethan Cardwell: Inks one-year extension
4h agoCardwell signed a one-year, two-way contract with San Jose on Thursday.
Cardwell saw action in just seven regular-season games for the Sharks last season in which he tallied one goal, six shots and nine hits while averaging 11:56 of ice time. The 23-year-old winger was slightly more productive in the minors, generating seven goals and eight assists in 24 regular-season games with the Barracuda. Still, the 2021 fourth-round pick figures to remain a fringe roster player for San Jose heading into the 2026-27 campaign.
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Hendrix Lapierre WAS CPenguins' Hendrix Lapierre: Headed for Steel City
4h agoLapierre was traded to the Penguins from the Capitals on Thursday in exchange for a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick.
Lapierre will be a restricted free agent July 1, and Washington already has over $50 million committed to its forward group, which doesn't include a new deal for Alex Ovechkin if he returns. Selected with the 22nd overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, the 24-year-old Lapierre will likely be viewed as a reclamation project for the Penguins, especially considering he managed just four goals and 12 assists in 74 regular-season games last year. Even with having to give the Quebec native a new contract this summer, it's likely a low-risk move for the Penguins to bet on Lapierre having a career resurgence with a change of venue.
