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Jonah Williams LAR DE
Vikings' Jonah Williams: Joining Vikings
4m agoWilliams has agreed to sign a contract with the Vikings, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Williams visited Minnesota on Monday, and it did not take long for him to come to terms on a contract. The 28-year-old spent his first three seasons with the Rams and accumulated 49 tackles (20 solo) during the 2023 campaign.
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Mario Edwards SEA DE
Mario Edwards: Visits Houston
12h agoEdwards (knee) had a visit with the Texans on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Edwards missed the final game of the 2023 season due to a knee injury. His visit in Houston indicates he has put that injury behind him. The journeyman recorded 21 tackles (15 solo), one pass defensed and one forced fumble across 15 games for Seattle last season. He is now looking for a new opportunity.
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Chase Young SF DE
Saints' Chase Young: Officially joins New Orleans
13h agoThe Saints and Young agreed to a contract Monday.
According to Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com, Young's new deal will be for one year. The No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 Draft, Young earned Defensive Rookie of the Year honors to kick off his career, but his next two seasons were derailed by injuries, and he split 2023 between the Commanders and 49ers. With 16.5 sacks in 43 games in his first four campaigns, he'll be a part of a New Orleans pass rush that features Cameron Jordan and Carl Granderson.
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Joshua Dobbs MIN QB
49ers' Joshua Dobbs: Finds work in San Francisco
14h agoThe 49ers and Dobbs agreed to a contract Monday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
In 13 games (12 starts) between the Cardinals and Vikings this past season, Dobbs completed 262 of 417 (62.8 percent) of his passes for 2,464 yards, 13 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He also was viable as a runner, averaging 5.5 yards on his 77 carries while scoring six TDs on the ground. Brock Purdy is the unquestioned starting quarterback for San Francisco, but Dobbs' recent on-field work should give him a leg up on the backup job ahead of holdover Brandon Allen.
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Rico Dowdle DAL RB
Cowboys' Rico Dowdle: Remaining with Dallas
14h agoDowdle is set to re-sign with the Cowboys, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Following the free-agent departure of Tony Pollard, Dowdle is poised to reclaim his role in a Dallas backfield that also currently includes Deuce Vaughn, Malik Davis and Snoop Conner. Chances are, the Cowboys will add further RB depth via free agency or the draft, so until the team's personnel at the position is settled, Dowdle's fantasy upside for the 2024 season will be difficult to gauge.
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Alexander Mattison MIN RB
Raiders' Alexander Mattison: Set to join Las Vegas backfield
14h agoMattison is in line to sign with the Raiders, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
In 16 games for the Vikings during the 2023 regular season, Mattison had 180 carries for 700 yards and caught 30 of his 44 targets for 192 yards and three receiving TDs. With the Raiders, Mattison -- who turns 26 in June -- is slated to provide the team with needed backfield depth and a complementary option alongside 2022 fourth-rounder Zamir White following the free-agent departure of Josh Jacobs. Assuming White serves as Las Vegas' top RB option, Mattison's weekly upside will be modest, but if White is injured or struggles at all as the 2024 season progresses, Mattison could reenter the fantasy lineup equation.
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Ceddanne Rafaela BOS CF
Red Sox's Ceddanne Rafaela: Enters game as infielder
8m agoRafaela entered Monday's spring game at second base and went 0-for-1 against the Twins.
Rafaela made his first spring appearance in the infield, although he's played second base in the minors. There was some talk of him filling in at second base while Vaughn Grissom (groin) recovers, but Red Sox manager Alex Cora announced a platoon, involving Enmanuel Valdez and Pablo Reyes, at the keystone to start the season, per Alex Speier of The Boston Globe. That means if Rafaela makes the Opening Day roster, it will likely be as the team's primary center fielder.
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Connor Wong BOS C
Red Sox's Connor Wong: Homers in two straight
17m agoWong started at catcher and went 2-for-3 with with a two-run home run in Monday's spring game against the Twins.
Wong went deep for the second time in as many games, upping his spring line to .433/.469/.833 with eight extra-base hits and eight RBI over 30 Grapefruit League at-bats. The spring production is a sign that offseason adjustments have worked, per Ian Browne of MLB.com. "He's made adjustments," manager Alex Cora said. "It started towards the end of the [2023] season. And in the offseason, [hitting coach] Pete [Fatse] came down here to Fort Myers. They started cleaning up a few things with the leg kick and all that." Wong said he's shorter to the baseball and trying to eliminate the swing-and-miss and choose better pitches overall. In 2023, Wong struck out 134 times in 403 plate appearances (33.3 K%).
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Nick Pivetta BOS RP
Red Sox's Nick Pivetta: Works into fifth inning
25m agoPivetta allowed two runs on five hits and one walk while striking out five over four-plus innings in Monday's spring start against Minnesota.
Pivetta, whose pitch count reached 79 in his penultimate spring outing, was removed in the fifth inning after the first batter reached on a single. For those calendar watchers, Pivetta's five-day schedule lines up perfectly with Opening Day, March 28, on the road in Seattle. The right-hander has a 5.25 spring ERA with 13 strikeouts and three walks over 12 innings.
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Josh Jung TEX 3B
Rangers' Josh Jung: Serves as DH
1h agoJung (calf) served as the designated hitter in a minor-league game Monday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
In order to get as many at-bats as possible, Jung was the leadoff batter in every inning and went 2-for-4 with two singles. Texas manager Bruce Bochy is hopeful Jung will be ready to go by Opening Day and sees the third baseman playing in two exhibition game against the Red Sox at Globe Life Field on March 25-26. The manager has not ruled out a start in a Cactus League game before the Rangers break camp.
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Sam Moll CIN RP
Reds' Sam Moll: Makes spring debut
1h agoMoll allowed two runs on two hits and two walks over one inning in Monday's spring game against the Giants.
Moll, who was delayed by left shoulder soreness, made his spring debut Monday. Despite the results, Moll is a lock for a bullpen spot provided he can build up over the next week.
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Frankie Montas CIN RP
Reds' Frankie Montas: Rights himself Monday
1h agoMontas allowed one run on three hits while striking out five over four innings in Monday's spring start against San Francisco.
Montas elicited sighs of relief, delivering a strong outing after surrendering four runs in each of his previous two Cactus League starts. The lone run scored on a misplayed grounder up the middle. A wavering breaking ball was the main culprit in his previous outing, but Montas was able to locate the pitch better Monday, per Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Montas will have one more start before taking the ball Opening Day, March 28, at home against the Nationals.
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Miles McBride NY PG
Knicks' Miles McBride: Scores 29 in return to first unit
7m agoMcBride posted 29 points (9-13 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 5-6 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal over 47 minutes during Monday's 119-112 victory over the Warriors.
McBride will be a fixture in the starting lineup over the next couple of games. OG Anunoby (ebow) returned from injury last week but will miss multiple games after aggravating the injury against Sacramento, and the absence leaves the door wide open for McBride to make an impact. His total against the Warriors marked his best performance of the season by a wide margin. Anunoby offers much-needed size and aggressiveness to the first unit and will limit the 6-1 guard's usage in the future, but a run of good results could shuffle the depth chart, making McBride the clear favorite over Alec Burks and Shake Milton in the second unit.
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Jalen Brunson NY PG
Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Scores team-high 34 points
24m agoBrunson racked up 34 points (12-25 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Monday's 119-112 win over Golden State.
Brunson is enjoying an insane three-game tear, averaging 40.2 points per game over that span. The Villanova product is no stranger to lofty totals, as he's exceeded 30 points in a staggering 24 games this season. He currently ranks fifth in the league with an average of 27.6 points per game.
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Trent Forrest ATL SG
Hawks' Trent Forrest: Dishes six dimes in defeat
7h agoForrest notched two points (1-2 FG), four rebounds and six assists over 22 minutes during Monday's 136-105 loss to the Lakers.
Forrest got a little more run than usual due to the lopsided nature of the score, as his 22 minutes were his most of the campaign. The fourth-year guard wasn't aggressive as a shooter but did manage to finish second on the team with six assists. Forrest's opportunities have increased a bit since Trae Young went down with a finger injury in late February, but the former's production hasn't come closer to warranting fantasy attention.
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Dejounte Murray ATL PG
Hawks' Dejounte Murray: Posts quiet double-double Monday
7h agoMurray accumulated 13 points (6-18 FG, 1-9 3Pt), five rebounds, 10 assists and three steals across 31 minutes during Monday's 136-105 loss to the Lakers.
Murray managed his second straight double-double in defeat, but he struggled to put the ball in the hoop, especially from deep. The point guard's 13 points were his fewest since Feb. 14, and his performance Monday snapped a five-game streak of draining at least four triples. Murray was due for an off day after posting sizzling averages of 25.9 points, 8.3 assists, 5.6 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 3.2 three-pointers over 12 games following the All-Star break prior to Monday.
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Onyeka Okongwu ATL C
Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Logs 19 minutes in return
7h agoOkongwu had 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals in 19 minutes during Monday's 136-105 loss to the Lakers.
Okongwu had missed 13 straight contests due to a toe injury before suiting up against the Lakers on Monday. The fourth-year center was unsurprisingly limited to under 20 minutes in his return, but he still put up decent production and went 5-for-5 from two-point range. Okongwu's output is somewhat hampered by his role as Clint Capela's backup, though he still deserves a roster spot in most fantasy leagues. His appeal would grow dramatically if he were to move into the starting unit at any point, as evidenced by his averages of 16.0 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.8 blocks while making five straight starts prior to the injury absence.
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Luke Kornet BOS C
Celtics' Luke Kornet: Plays his part
7h agoKornet registered four points (2-4 FG), 10 rebounds, three blocks and two steals over 28 minutes during Monday's 119-94 win over the Pistons.
In addition to strong rim protection and defensive playmaking, Kornet racked up six offensive rebounds, all of which came in the first half. Among all players with at least 200 rebounds this season, Kornet's 14.1 percent offensive rebounding rate is the seventh best mark in the league.
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Brayden Pachal CGY D
Flames' Brayden Pachal: Adds helper in loss
6h agoPachal posted an assist, two blocked shots and four PIM in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Capitals.
Pachal set up a Kevin Rooney tally in the second period. While Pachal has been limited to third-pairing minutes, he's been in the lineup regularly over the likes of Dennis Gilbert and Nikita Okhotyuk over the last couple of weeks. Pachal has four points, 36 shots on net, 102 hits, 49 blocked shots, 43 PIM and a plus-2 rating through 36 appearances between the Flames and the Golden Knights this season.
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Matthew Coronato CGY RW
Flames' Matthew Coronato: Supplies assist in loss
6h agoCoronato notched an assist in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Capitals.
Coronato helped out on Kevin Rooney's tally in the second period. With three points over his last seven contests, Coronato has done well despite seeing limited ice time in a bottom-six role. The rookie winger is at six points, 43 shots on net and a minus-10 rating over 22 appearances this season.
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Mikael Backlund CGY C
Flames' Mikael Backlund: Generates assist in loss
6h agoBacklund logged an assist and two shots on goal in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Capitals.
Backlund is up to eight points over nine games in March. He set up a MacKenzie Weegar tally in the third period of Monday's defeat. Backlund is up to 38 points, 187 shots on net, 63 hits and a plus-6 rating through 68 outings this season. He's essentially functioned as a top-six option all year, though he was often listed on the third line before the Flames' roster was thinned out by trades.
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Kevin Rooney CGY C
Flames' Kevin Rooney: Deposits goal in loss
6h agoRooney scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Capitals.
Rooney snapped a 16-game point drought with his second-period tally. The 30-year-old has had limited chances to produce offense while playing on the Flames' fourth line. He's posted two goals, 15 shots on net, 37 hits, 18 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating over 19 appearances, numbers not good enough to justify a roster spot in nearly all fantasy formats.
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MacKenzie Weegar CGY D
Flames' MacKenzie Weegar: Finds twine Monday
6h agoWeegar scored a goal on six shots, blocked five shots, logged two hits and added two PIM in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Capitals.
Weegar pulled a goal back for the Flames in the third period, but a comeback push never materialized. The 30-year-old defenseman hadn't scored a goal since his Feb. 10 hat trick versus the Islanders, but he had a solid seven helpers over 15 games between goals. He's up to 16 tallies, 40 points, 173 shots on net, 166 blocked shots, 161 hits, 45 PIM and a plus-4 rating over 68 appearances. Weegar's still got a good shot to top his career high of 44 points from 2021-22.
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Brian Dumoulin SEA D
Kraken's Brian Dumoulin: Garners assist
7h agoDumoulin notched an assist in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Sabres.
Dumoulin snapped a 10-game point drought with his helper on Jordan Eberle's first-period tally. The 32-year-old Dumoulin has filled in on the top pairing while Vince Dunn (upper body) is out of the lineup. Dumoulin has 13 points, 55 shots on net, 61 hits, 66 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 65 appearances, doing little to earn fantasy interest in most formats.