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Cam Brown NYG LBDolphins' Cam Brown: Inks deal in Miami
5h agoBrown agreed to a contract with the Dolphins on Wednesday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Brown appeared in 60 career games as a special-teams ace during his first four seasons with the Giants, tallying 24 tackles over that span. The 26-year-old played exclusively on special teams in 16 games during the 2023 campaign, so he'll more than likely fulfill a similar role for Miami in 2024.
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Justin Murray CLE OTJustin Murray: Hangs it up
5h agoThe Browns placed Murray on the retired/reserve list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Murray played for the Raiders, Cardinals, Bills and Titans during his six-year NFL career, appearing in 41 games with 20 starts during his professional tenure. The soon-to-be 31-year-old joined Cleveland's practice squad last November and then signed a futures contract in January, but he never played in any games for the team.
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J.K. Dobbins BAL RBChargers' J.K. Dobbins: Slated to join Chargers
6h agoDobbins (Achilles) is in line to sign a one-contract with the Chargers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
A second-round pick of the Ravens in 2020, Dobbins had two of his first four pro seasons cut short due to an ACL tear in 2021 and then a torn left Achilles in Week 1 of the 2023 campaign. In his 24 career appearances, he's averaged a robust 5.8 yards on 234 carries, gathered in 27 of 35 targets for 177 yards and scored 13 total touchdowns. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache penned a letter to NFL teams in late March that Dobbins had received medical clearance to participate in football activities, but his new contract will be contingent on a physical. Once the move west to L.A. becomes official, Dobbins will join forces with former teammate Gus Edwards at the top of the RB depth chart, giving him some sway in fantasy working alongside QB Justin Herbert.
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Darius Slayton NYG WRGiants' Darius Slayton: Seeking new deal
9h agoSlayton (thumb) hasn't reported to the Giants' voluntary workouts while he seeks a contract extension, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Slayton, who led the team with 770 receiving yards in 17 games in 2023, has attended the Giants' voluntary offseason program in the past. The 27-year-old wideout is in line to earn $6.2 million in the final year of his contract in 2024, but Slayton is evidently looking to amend those terms. At this stage, Slayton -- who is recovering from an offseason procedure on his right thumb -- is poised to retain a key role in a Giants wideout corps that currently includes Wan'Dale Robinson and Jalin Hyatt.
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Jaelan Phillips MIA LBDolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Getting fifth-year option picked up
14h agoGeneral manager Chris Grier said Tuesday that the Dolphins will exericse the fifth-year option on Phillips' (Achilles) rookie contract before May's deadline, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
A torn right Achilles' tendon limited Phillips to just eight games last season, but he's reportedly on track to be ready for Week 1 of the 2024 campaign. He's been one of the Dolphins' more impactful pass rushers over the past three seasons, and the team will be more in need of him than ever with Christian Wilkins having moved on to Las Vegas.
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De'Von Achane MIA RBDolphins' De'Von Achane: Bulks up during offseason
14h agoAchane appears to have added muscle to his frame through his workouts earlier this offseason, Joe Schad of the Palm Beach Post reports.
A photo of Achane showing up for OTAs went viral, with some saying he looks much larger than he did during his rookie campaign. It's his second offseason bulking up for football without also considering track and field, though at this point it's unclear how much muscle he's added relative to his weight from the 2023 NFL Combine, where he ran a 4.32-second 40-yard dash at 188 pounds. Achane averaged 7.8 yards per carry and scored a touchdown per game last season, albeit with injuries (six missed games) and Raheem Mostert's presence (209 carries) limiting the rookie to 103 carries and 27 catches in his 11 appearances. The Dolphins still have Mostert under contract -- along with backups Jeff Wilson, Salvon Ahmed (foot) and Chris Brooks -- but they'll presumably prepare Achane with more of the backfield work in his second NFL season.
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David Bednar PIT RPPirates' David Bednar: Rough outing in non-save situation
13m agoBednar allowed three earned runs on two hits and a walk while striking out two across 0.2 innings Wednesday against the Mets.
Bednar hadn't pitched since Friday so the Pirates got him work, even with a five-run deficit. He allowed three of the first four batters he faced to reach base and allowed an earned run, but he did manage to end his appearance with a pair of punchouts. His poor line was made worse when Josh Fleming allowed a pair of inherited runners to score. Though it didn't come in a save situation, Bednar's appearance didn't help get his season on track, as he's allowed at least one earned run in four of his seven appearances and has an ERA of 13.50.
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Randy Arozarena TB LFRays' Randy Arozarena: Stays aggressive on basepaths
29m agoArozarena went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base Wednesday against the Angels.
Arozarena hasn't had a good start at the plate, as he's hitting just .174 with two home runs across 75 plate appearances. When he has gotten on base, however, he's taken advantage as he's managed four stolen bases without being caught. Arozarena is also striking out at a fairly typical 25.3 percent clip, so there's not a significant reason to panic about his performance yet.
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Taj Bradley TB SPRays' Taj Bradley: Throws sim game
44m agoBradley (pectoral) threw around 50 pitches in a simulated game Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Bradley threw the session at the Rays' spring training facility, which marked a significant step in his return. He's nearing a rehab assignment, but the team has stated it wants to ensure he regains his stamina before pushing him too hard. A return in the first half of May remains realistic if Bradley doesn't suffer any setbacks.
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Kerry Carpenter DET RFTigers' Kerry Carpenter: Blasts third home run
2h agoCarpenter went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Rangers.
Carpenter has been playing well lately, recording a .321 batting average and four extra-base hits across his last 10 games. While he generally sits against southpaws, Carpenter feasts on righties, and that should allow him to remain a solid fantasy asset moving forward. The 26-year-old broke out a bit last year with 20 home runs, 64 RBI and an .811 OPS, and he could surpass all of those numbers in 2024.
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Parker Meadows DET CFTigers' Parker Meadows: Hits first 2024 home run
2h agoMeadows went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Rangers.
Meadows has really been scuffling to start the season, as he's still batting just .077, and the outfielder had started to see his playing time dip a bit. He was moved down to eighth in the order Wednesday, and perhaps a lower lineup spot could help take some pressure off. Meadows has the talent to get rolling, though fantasy managers will want to see the 24-year-old string together a few more good games before feeling too confident.
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Shelby Miller DET RPTigers' Shelby Miller: Suffers first loss Wednesday
3h agoMiller (3-1) allowed a run on two hits across an inning of relief to take the loss Wednesday against the Rangers.
After starting the season with seven scoreless innings, Miller has now allowed runs in each of his last two appearances, suffering a blown save and a loss in the process. The righty still has a solid 1.93 ERA, and despite the hiccup, he should remain one of the top bullpen options for the Tigers moving forward.
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Alex Caruso CHI SGBulls' Alex Caruso: Dealing with ankle injury
2h agoCaruso generated six points (2-3 FG, 2-3 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and a steal during 17 minutes of Wednesday's 131-116 win over the Hawks. Caruso said post-game that he sprained his left ankle, Cody Westerlund of 670TheScore.com reports.
Caruso missed portions of the first half after a collision with Andre Drummond. While he managed to return to the game, he was subbed out with 9:43 to play in the third quarter and didn't check back in. Caruso's status is certainly up in the air for Friday's matchup with Miami and is worth monitoring ahead of the contest. If he ends up sitting, Javonte Green, Torrey Craig and Dalen Terry are candidates for more minutes.
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Jimmy Butler MIA SFHeat's Jimmy Butler: Dealing with possible MCL injury
3h agoButler is feared to have sustained an MCL injury in his right knee, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Butler finished out Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game against the 76ers despite sporting a limp in his right leg. While he was reported to be undergoing an MRI on Thursday, Butler's injury could be more serious than initially expected. If it ends up being an MCL injury, it's highly unlikely that Butler will be able to play in Friday's Play-In elimination game. In that scenario, Jaime Jaquez, Haywood Highsmith and Caleb Martin would likely see more minutes.
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Bulls' Alex Caruso: Checks back in
3h agoCaruso (foot) has returned to Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Hawks,
Caruso took a brief trip to the locker room late in the first quarter after colliding with Andre Drummond. However, he's checked back into the contest and should be good to go.
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Jimmy Butler MIA SF
Heat's Jimmy Butler: Undergoing MRI on knee
3h agoButler will have an MRI on Thursday after sustaining a right knee injury during Wednesday's 105-104 Play-In Tournament loss to the 76ers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports. He played 40 minutes and generated 19 points (5-18 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five assists, four rebounds and five steals.
Butler appeared to tweak his knee late in the first quarter after being fouled but remained in the game at less than 100 percent, sporting a noticeable limp at times. Butler was seen wearing a protective knee sleeve post-game and will have more testing done Thursday. The Heat will play in a win-or-go-home matchup Friday night, giving Butler very little time to heal. We should know more about the severity of the injury once the MRI results come back.
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Bulls' Alex Caruso: Exits game
4h agoCaruso went back to the locker room during Wednesday's game against the Hawks with what appeared to be a right foot injury, Cody Westerlund of 670TheScore.com reports.
Andre Drummond stepped on Caruso's foot in transition and ran over Caruso at half-court. Caruso quickly removed himself from the game and limped back to the locker room. He should be considered questionable to return.
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Andre Drummond CHI CBulls' Andre Drummond: Set to play against Atlanta
5h agoDrummond (ankle) is available for Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game versus the Hawks, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Drummond has been upgraded from questionable to available Wednesday after missing Chicago's previous three contests with a left ankle sprain. Drummond is averaging 9.3 points, 10.3 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 18.5 minutes across his previous 10 appearances.
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Sean Durzi ARI DCoyotes' Sean Durzi: Deposits empty-netter
8m agoDurzi scored an empty-net goal, blocked three shots and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Oilers.
Durzi scored what is likely to be the final tally in the Coyotes' history when he put the game away with his empty-netter at 15:45 of the third period. The 25-year-old defenseman finished the season with a goal and four assists over the last six contests. He had nine goals, matching his career-best total from last season, as well as a career-high 41 points, 142 shots on net, 160 blocked shots and 63 PIM over 76 outings. Durzi is poised to handle a top-four role and power-play duties in 2024-25.
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Matias Maccelli ARI LWCoyotes' Matias Maccelli: Finds twine Wednesday
11m agoMaccelli scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Oilers.
Maccelli finished the campaign with goals in three straight games, and he had six tallies and five assists over the last 11 contests. The 23-year-old winger took his offense up a notch with 57 points, 149 shots on net and a minus-4 rating through 82 appearances on the year. Maccelli remains a crafty middle-six playmaker and should be worth a look in the later rounds of fantasy drafts in the fall.
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Lawson Crouse ARI LWCoyotes' Lawson Crouse: Pots game-winner Wednesday
13m agoCrouse scored a goal on two shots and added three hits in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Oilers.
Crouse's third-period tally held as the game-winner. The 26-year-old rebounded from a midseason slump to put up nine points over the last 15 games of the season. He finished with 23 goals, 42 points, 171 shots on net, 175 hits, 36 PIM and a minus-7 rating across 81 appearances in a middle-six role.
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Dylan Guenther ARI RWCoyotes' Dylan Guenther: Two points in win
16m agoGuenther scored a power-play goal on three shots and added an assist in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Oilers.
Guenther was on a torrid pace in April with six goals and five assists over the last eight games of the season. The winger ends 2023-24 with 18 goals and 35 points over 45 appearances while adding 121 shots on net. Guenther was papered to the AHL on March 8, making him eligible for Tucson's run in the Calder Cup playoffs should the Coyotes opt to send him down. Regardless of what happens, the 21-year-old has proven he should be a full-time NHL player in 2024-25.
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Connor Ingram ARI GCoyotes' Connor Ingram: Ends season with win
20m agoIngram stopped 28 of 30 shots in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Oilers.
Ingram played well in what's likely to be the last game for the Coyotes' franchise in Arizona. The 27-year-old finished year well, winning four of his last six starts. He concludes the campaign at 23-21-3 with a 2.91 GAA and a .907 save percentage over 50 appearances. Ingram was also one of four goalies to lead the league with six shutouts. This was his first season of a three-year contract, though he'll likely be sharing the crease again with Karel Vejmelka in 2024-25.
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Blues' Zachary Bolduc: Provides assist
27m agoBolduc notched an assist in Wednesday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Stars.
Bolduc finished the campaign with three goals and two assists over the last five games. The 21-year-old winger held his own in his first taste of NHL action, racking up nine points and 38 shots on net over 25 contests. He is eligible for the AHL playoffs, but it is unlikely AHL Springfield will qualify. Bolduc will likely be reassigned to the Thunderbirds soon.
