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  • DeShawn Williams CAR DT
    Bills' DeShawn Williams: Lands in Buffalo
    26m ago

    The Bills signed Williams to a one-year contract Thursday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

    Williams suited up for 16 regular-season games with the Panthers last season, a span in which he racked up 33 tackles (13 solo) and one sack. He stands to bolster Buffalo's defensive line as a depth piece for the 2024 season.

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  • Jayden Daniels 2005 QB
    Jayden Daniels: Throws at LSU pro day
    44m ago

    Daniels, who opted to not throw at the NFL Scouting Combine, did so at LSU's pro day Wednesday, Eric Edholm of NFL.com reports.

    Per the report, Daniels, who measured in at 6-foot-3⅝, 210 pounds, was slated to spend time afterward with the Patriots, Commanders, Giants, Vikings, Broncos and Raiders. As next month's draft approaches, the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner is viewed as one of the top options at the QB position, along with USC's Caleb Williams, North Carolina's Drake Maye and Michigan's J.J. McCarthy. While Williams is expected to be selected first overall, where Daniels lands remains to be seen, though what is clear is that the top four signal-callers figure to come off the board quickly, in any case.

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  • Josiah Deguara GB TE
    Jaguars' Josiah Deguara: Inking with Jacksonville
    3h ago

    The Jaguars are slated to sign Deguara to a one-year contract, Jordan Schultz of BleacherReport.com reports.

    Deguara spent the last four seasons handling a depth role in Green Bay, where he was drafted in the third round back in 2020. His versatility both as a blocker and on special teams will boost his chances of earning playing time behind Evan Engram, but Deguara peaked with a 25-245-2 receiving line in 2021 and doesn't appear to have much fantasy potential.

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  • J.K. Dobbins BAL RB
    J.K. Dobbins: Lines up AFC West visit
    5h ago

    Dobbins (Achilles) is visiting the Chargers on Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Dobbins, who was recently medically cleared for football activities, is coming off a left Achilles tear after previously missing all of 2021 and about half of the 2022 season due to a torn ACL and proceeding issues. That medical history undercuts otherwise impressive career numbers for Dobbins, who has averaged 5.8 yards per carry and scored 13 touchdowns since entering the NFL in 2020 as a second-round pick by the Ravens, but only suited up for 24 games in that span. Reuniting with offensive coordinator Greg Roman could make the most sense as a landing spot for Dobbins, but it's possible he doesn't garner more interest than a potential prove-it deal. The Chargers signed Gus Edwards,a former Baltimore backfield mate of Dobbins, early in free agency.

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  • Derek Stingley Jr. HOU CB
    Texans' Derek Stingley: Slow start, strong finish
    5h ago

    Stingley recorded 39 tackles, 13 passes defensed and five interceptions over 11 regular-season games in 2023.

    Stingley, a second-year cornerback and 2022 first-round draft pick, suffered a Week 3 hamstring that created issues for the defense early on, but upon his return Week 10, Stingley made an impact. He had interceptions in three straight games, including a Week 13 win over the Broncos. Stingley will return as Houston's top cornerback in 2024.

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  • DeAndre Houston-Carson HOU DB
    DeAndre Houston-Carson: Enters free agency
    5h ago

    Houston-Carson recorded 41 tackles, five passes defensed, two interceptions and one fumble recovery over 13 regular-season games in 2023.

    Houston-Carson started the season in Baltimore then finished up in Houston, where he played a career-high 447 snaps on defense. Injuries on the back end led to Houston-Carson playing a big role for the Texans, including two pivotal plays in a Week 10 win over the Bengals. He entered unrestricted free agency during the offseason.

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  • Nick Ahmed SF SS
    Giants' Nick Ahmed: Added to roster, starting at SS
    4m ago

    The Giants selected Ahmed's contract from Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

    Ahmed was signed as a non-roster invitee in late February but wound up winning the shortstop job over Marco Luciano, who has been optioned. The veteran infielder is starting at short and batting ninth in Thursday's opener in San Diego.

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  • Eury Perez MIA SP
    Marlins' Eury Perez: Moves to injured list
    5m ago

    The Marlins placed Perez (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Thursday.

    The 20-year-old has been destined for the injured list since being diagnosed with elbow inflammation last week, and the Marlins officially made the transaction Thursday. Perez resumed throwing over the weekend but will need to time to build up his arm strength, so he should be sidelined well beyond the 15-day minimum.

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  • Nick Gordon MIA CF
    Marlins' Nick Gordon: Handling left field in opener
    7m ago

    Gordon is starting in left field and batting eighth in Thursday's opener against the Pirates.

    Gordon had a solid spring and ultimately gets the starting nod over Avisail Garcia on Opening Day. The 28-year-old missed most of the 2023 season due to injury, but he showed some promise in 2022 and might prove to be a sneaky fantasy asset if he can carve out a regular role.

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  • Orion Kerkering PHI RP
    Phillies' Orion Kerkering: Officially hits IL
    9m ago

    The Phillies placed Kerkering (illness) on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a right forearm strain.

    Though Philadelphia is officially attributing Kerkering's absence to begin the season to an arm injury, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com relays that the hard-throwing reliever's main focus is building back up from the case of the flu that kept him from pitching in any Grapefruit League games after March 1. Manager Rob Thomson told Zolecki that Kerkering is feeling "fine" after throwing one inning Wednesday in a simulated game at Phillies camp in Florida, with the skipper noting that the right-hander's fastball touched 98 miles per hour. Kerkering looks as though he should be ready to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment shortly, making him a candidate to return from the IL when first eligible April 9.

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  • Oneil Cruz PIT SS
    Pirates' Oneil Cruz: Batting sixth against left-hander
    12m ago

    Cruz is starting at shortstop and batting sixth in Thursday's opener in Miami.

    Cruz was a fixture atop the Pirates' batting order this spring when he walloped seven Grapefruit League home runs. However, with left-hander Jesus Luzardo on the bump for the Marlins, he'll slide down to the six spot for Opening Day while Connor Joe bats leadoff. Cruz should be the regular leadoff man against right-handers.

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  • Dylan Covey PHI RP
    Phillies' Dylan Covey: Shelved with shoulder strain
    15m ago

    Philadelphia placed Covey on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a right shoulder strain.

    Covey hadn't made any Grapefruit League appearances since March 1 after experiencing tightness in his right shoulder, so he could need more than the minimum 15 days to get fully ramped up and complete a minor-league rehab assignment. The veteran righty is expected to serve as a multi-inning option out of the bullpen once he's ready to make his season debut.

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  • Tyler Herro MIA PG
    Heat's Tyler Herro: Remains out Friday
    8m ago

    Herro (foot) won't play in Friday's game versus the Trail Blazers, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.

    Herro's absence streak will extend to 16 games Friday due to right foot tendinitis. However, the 23-year-old guard is ramping up toward a return, with Sunday's matchup with Washington being his next chance to take the floor.

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  • Robert Covington PHI PF
    76ers' Robert Covington: Remains sidelined
    24m ago

    Covington (knee) won't play in Friday's game versus the Cavaliers.

    Covington's absence streak will extend to 42 games Friday due to a left knee bone bruise. However, the veteran forward is expected to return before the end of the regular season, with his next chance to suit up being Sunday's matchup with Toronto.

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  • Taylor Hendricks UTA PF
    Jazz's Taylor Hendricks: Solid outing in loss
    34m ago

    Hendricks contributed eight points (3-8 FG, 2-6 3Pt), eight rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 118-111 loss to the Spurs.

    Hendricks recorded his seventh game this season with at least one steal and one block during Wednesday's loss to the Spurs. The rookie forward is averaging 8.8 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 26.6 minutes across his 14 starts this season.

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  • Lauri Markkanen UTA PF
    Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Massive workload in loss
    37m ago

    Markkanen ended Wednesday's 118-111 loss to the Spurs with 25 points (8-17 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal across 42 minutes.

    Markkanen's team-high 42 minutes marked his second-most playing time in a game this season. This is encouraging, considering the 26-year-old forward has missed eight of Utah's last 12 contests. Since the beginning of 2024, Markkanen is been shooting 42.0 percent on 7.7 three-point attempts per game.

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  • Collin Sexton UTA SG
    Jazz's Collin Sexton: Misses out on double-double
    1h ago

    Sexton logged 26 points (11-20 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, nine assists, one block and two steals in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 118-111 loss to San Antonio.

    Sexton's 26 points marked his highest-scoring output since March 4 during Wednesday's loss. The 24-year-old guard also tallied a team-high nine assists. Sexton has displayed impressive efficiency across his 13 appearances in March, posting 52.8/41.9/88.9 shooting splits.

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  • Mouhamed Gueye ATL PF
    Hawks' Mouhamed Gueye: Remains sidelined
    1h ago

    Gueye (elbow) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Cetlics, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

    Gueye's continued absence won't affect Atlanta's rotation. His next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Milwaukee.

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  • Connor Ingram ARI G
    Coyotes' Connor Ingram: Guarding home goal Thursday
    6m ago

    Ingram will defend the home crease versus Nashville on Thursday, Steve Peters reports.

    Ingram is tied with Tristan Jarry for the NHL lead in shutouts with six. Ingram is 19-19-3, with a 2.87 GAA and a .908 save percentage. He will face his ex-teammates, as Ingram started his career with the Predators just two years ago.

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  • Alex Wennberg NYR C
    Rangers' Alexander Wennberg: Available Thursday
    10m ago

    Wennberg (personal) is back with the Rangers on Thursday, per Peter Baugh of The Athletic.

    Wennberg missed Tuesday's tilt against the Flyers, as his wife gave birth earlier in the week. Should Wennberg reenter the lineup, look for Jonny Brodzinski to be a healthy scratch. Wennberg has a goal and four points in nine games with New York, after his trade from Seattle, where he managed nine goals and 25 points in 60 appearances.

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  • Alexandar Georgiev COL G
    Avalanche's Alexandar Georgiev: Starting versus Rangers
    14m ago

    Georgiev is slated to face the Rangers at home on Thursday, per Marc Moser of Altitude Sports.

    There was some doubt as Georgiev was not at morning skate, but coach Jared Bednar said that he was good to go. Georgiev is 37-15-3 this season, but his peripherals are just okay, as he has a 2.82 GAA and a .904 save percentage. He will not have an easy time of it Thursday as the Rangers are atop the NHL standings with 100 points in 72 games.

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  • Joel Kiviranta COL LW
    Avalanche's Joel Kiviranta: Won't play Thursday
    15m ago

    Kiviranta (illness) will not be in the lineup against the Rangers on Thursday, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

    Kiviranta will have to wait at least one more game before getting a shot at his 10th point of the season. In fact, with just three more tallies, the 28-year-old winger could top the personal best he set back in 2020-21 (11). Even once cleared to play, Kiviranta is far from a lock for the starting XI and may have to watch from the press box periodically.

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  • Valeri Nichushkin COL RW
    Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Ruled out against Rangers
    21m ago

    Nichushkin (lower body) will not play in Thursday's matchup with the Rangers, Kyle Fredrickson of The Denver Gazette reports.

    Nichushkin has played in just eight games since returning from the Player Assistance Program and is now going to find himself watching from the sidelines again. In those eight outings, the 29-year-old winger has notched four goals and four assists, including four power-play points. Zach Parise should be a candidate for Nichushkin's second-line role.

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  • Andrew Mangiapane CGY LW
    Flames' Andrew Mangiapane: Not playing Thursday
    23m ago

    Mangiapane (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup Thursday in St. Louis, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

    Mangiapane has gone pointless in his last four games. He has 13 goals and 38 points in 69 games. It appears that his 35-goal season in 2021-22 was an anomaly, as he has yet to get more than 18 goals in any other of his seven NHL seasons. Look for Walker Duehr to enter the Calgary lineup Thursday.

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