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  • Tae Davis CAR LB
    Panthers' Tae Davis: Back in Carolina
    12m ago

    Davis agreed to terms on a contract with the Panthers on Friday.

    Davis will re-sign with Carolina, where he contributed as a key special-teams player across eight games last season. He also suited up for eight contests with the Falcons in 2023, taking all but one of his snaps on special teams.

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  • Tytus Howard HOU OT
    Texans' Tytus Howard: Clears cap space with restructure
    15m ago

    Howard (knee) restructured his contract with the Texans on Friday to clear $10.3 million in salary cap space, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

    Howard's restructure involves converting the majority of his $14 million base salary into a $12.9 million signing bonus. The starting right tackle is recovering from knee surgery to address patellar tendon issues, which was undergone back in November. It's not yet clear whether he'll be ready for training camp.

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  • Foye Oluokun JAC LB
    Jaguars' Foye Oluokun: Inks four-year extension
    1h ago

    The Jaguars signed Oluokun to a four-year, $45 million contract extension Friday.

    Oluokun's new deal reportedly includes $22.5 million guaranteed at signing, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. In his last three seasons Oluokun has racked up 192, 184 and 173 total tackles, making him one of the most feared interior linebackers in the league. Now heading into his age-29 season, Oluokun figures to remain a high-end IDP fantasy asset.

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  • Raheem Blackshear CAR RB
    Panthers' Raheem Blackshear: Inks contract tender
    2h ago

    Blackshear signed his contract tender with the Panthers on Thursday, Anthony Rizzuti of USA Today reports.

    Blackshear is officially sticking with Carolina on a one-year deal, after having begun the offseason as an exclusive rights free agent. The running back has mostly contributed on special teams and as a kick returner for the Panthers, but he figures to also help as a depth player behind Chubba Hubbard and Miles Sanders.

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  • Kaiir Elam BUF CB
    Bills' Kaiir Elam: Ready for next step?
    12h ago

    Elam, who missed most of the 2023 regular season due to an ankle injury and coaching decisions, finished with 14 total tackles over three regular-season games.

    Elam did appear in both of the Bills' playoff games, though he was limited to special teams in the divisional-round loss to the Chiefs. So far in his young career, Elam's output in two NFL seasons hasn't come close to matching his first-round status, but the Bills had to let several secondary members move on this season and will likely spend one of their high picks on receiver, so Elam may be earmarked for a more prominent role in 2024 even if he's not a starter just yet. Some comments from team brass in the offseason have indicated the Bills are hopeful Elam is ready to make that jump in performance.

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  • Cody Davis NE DB
    Cody Davis: Hangs up cleats
    19h ago

    Davis announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday, Chris Mason of Masslive.com reports.

    Davis played 11 NFL seasons, spending five years with the Rams, two with the Jaguars and the final four of his career with the Patriots. The 34-year-old primarily played on special teams and hadn't played a defensive snap since 2020. He'll finish his career with 118 combined tackles, two interceptions and three fumbles recovered.

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  • Aledmys Diaz OAK SS
    Athletics' Aledmys Diaz: Opens season on 60-day IL
    6m ago

    The Athletics placed Diaz on the 60-day injured list Thursday with a right calf strain.

    Diaz was able to resume light baseball activities at the tail end of spring training and is set to begin jogging this week, but the Athletics' decision to have him begin the season on the 60-day IL suggested that he was still a ways away from being ready for game action. Assuming he experiences no setbacks in his recovery from the right calf strain as he ramps up his workouts, Diaz should be on track to return when he's first eligible to come off the IL in late May. He'll likely serve as a utility player for Oakland once healthy.

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  • J.J. Bleday OAK LF
    Athletics' JJ Bleday: Only bright spot in loss
    7m ago

    Bleday went 2-for-4 with a double in a loss to the Guardians on Thursday.

    Cleveland's Shane Bieber and three relievers flummoxed the Athletics to the tune of four hits in the shutout victory, so Bleday's pair of hits accounted for most of Oakland's offense. The encouraging start at the plate follows a productive spring for Bleday, one that saw him hit .348 with three doubles, one triple, two home runs and seven RBI across 51 plate appearances.

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  • Scott Alexander OAK RP
    Athletics' Scott Alexander: Heads to IL
    9m ago

    The Athletics placed Alexander on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a left rib bone contusion.

    According to MLB.com, Alexander has been taking part in plyometric work since suffering the injury earlier this month, but he has yet to resume playing catch. Alexander won't require much buildup time as a matchup lefty who typically doesn't work more than an inning in his appearances, but he's still expected to be sidelined beyond the minimum 15 days.

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  • Miguel Andujar OAK RF
    Athletics' Miguel Andujar: Moves to 10-day IL
    12m ago

    The Athletics placed Andujar (knee) on the 10-day injured list Thursday.

    Andujar is expected to miss at least the first month of the season while he recovers from right knee lateral meniscus surgery, a procedure that entails a 4-to-6-week recovery. Once healthy, Andujar could serve as a short-side platoon player for Oakland at first base, designated hitter or the corner outfield.

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  • Freddy Tarnok OAK RP
    Athletics' Freddy Tarnok: Officially hits injured list
    13m ago

    The Athletics placed Tarnok (hip) on the 15-day injured list Thursday.

    Tarnok's placement on the IL had long been expected after he was shut down from throwing in early March after experiencing inflammation in his surgically repaired right hip. Manager Mark Kotsay has already confirmed Tarnok will eventually begin the season at Triple-A Las Vegas when he's healthy enough to return. However, the right-hander, who logged 14.2 innings across five appearances (one start) at the big-league level with the Athletics last season, is fully expected to see time in the majors during the 2024 campaign.

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  • Sam Moll CIN RP
    Reds' Sam Moll: Begins rehab assignment
    14m ago

    Moll (shoulder) was assigned to Triple-A Louisville on Friday for a rehab assignment, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

    Moll was sidelined for most of spring training due to a shoulder impingement and has opened the season on the 15-day injured list. The early assignment to Triple-A indicates he should be able to join the Reds early in the season.

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  • Markelle Fultz ORL PG
    Magic's Markelle Fultz: Added to injury report
    15m ago

    Fultz is questionable for Friday's game against the Clippers due to left knee injury management.

    Fultz wasn't on Orlando's initial injury report for Friday's matchup, but he continues to deal with a knee issue. The Magic play a back-to-back set Friday against the Clippers and Saturday against Memphis, and the team could choose to rest him in one of those matchups. If Fultz suits up Friday, it wouldn't be surprising to see him take on a bench role since Gary Harris (foot) has been cleared to return.

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  • Cade Cunningham DET SG
    Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Present for shootaround
    27m ago

    Cunningham (knee), who is questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards, participated in the Pistons' morning shootaround, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.

    Cunningham returned from a two-game absence Wednesday against Minnesota and tallied 32 points, two assists, a rebound and a steal in 29 minutes. While he's still dealing with a knee issue ahead of Friday's matchup, it was encouraging to see him participate in the team's shootaround.

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  • Jaden Ivey DET SG
    Pistons' Jaden Ivey: Present at shootaround
    27m ago

    Ivey (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards but was present during the Pistons' morning shootaround, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.

    Ivey and Cade Cunningham (knee) are in the same boat and will likely be game-time decisions ahead of the 7:00 p.m. ET tipoff. Before Ivey's absence Wednesday, he appeared in 16 straight games and averaged 15.7 points, 3.7 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 30.6 minutes during that stretch.

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  • Donovan Mitchell CLE SG
    Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Participates in shootaround
    43m ago

    Mitchell (nose), who is questionable for Friday's game against the 76ers, participated in the Cavaliers' morning shootaround, Ethan Sands of Cleveland.com reports.

    Mitchell has been unavailable for the last six games due to knee and nasal injuries, but he's trending toward a return. It was encouraging to see him at Friday's shootaround, and he was wearing a mask to protect his face. It's unclear whether he'll wear the mask during game action, but if he returns to the court against Philadelphia, he could have a minutes restriction.

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  • De'Andre Hunter ATL SF
    Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Solid output in starting role
    12h ago

    Hunter finished Thursday's 123-122 overtime victory over Boston with 21 points (8-16 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 0-3 FT), 13 rebounds and one assist across 40 minutes.

    Hunter has been starting in recent days and delivered another strong showing, as he's taking advantage of the fact that Jalen Johnson (ankle) and Saddiq Bey (knee) are out, with the latter not returning until next season. Hunter has reached the 20-point mark in three of his last five starts and in five of his previous eight appearances overall.

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  • Bogdan Bogdanovic ATL SG
    Hawks' Bogdan Bogdanovic: Puts up 22 points in win Thursday
    12h ago

    Bogdanovic closed with 24 points (9-19 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one steal across 43 minutes during Thursday's 123-122 overtime win over Boston.

    Bogdanovic's final stat line seems nice, but he struggled from deep once again, and he's gone 4-for-15 from three-point range over his last two games. He's talented enough to bounce back sooner rather than later, though, and he's scoring enough to remain viable in fantasy with most leagues in the playoffs.

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  • Zach Aston-Reese DET C
    Red Wings' Zach Aston-Reese: Recalled from AHL
    5m ago

    Aston-Reese was called up from AHL Grand Rapids on Friday, according to Sean Shapiro of EP Rinkside.

    The Red Wings had only 12 healthy forwards Thursday as Patrick Kane and Austin Czarnik were out of action with an illness. Aston-Reese had one assist in 25 appearances with the Red Wings earlier in the season. He fared better at the AHL level with 13 goals and 28 points in 56 contests in 2023-24.

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  • Tyler Angle CLB C
    Blue Jackets' Tyler Angle: Back in AHL
    32m ago

    Angle was reassigned to AHL Cleveland on Friday.

    Angle was recalled Monday and played in a pair of games for the Blue Jackets, but he was unable to hit the scoresheet. Angle had seven goals and eight assists in 34 games with Cleveland, before his recall.

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  • Felix Sandstrom PHI G
    Flyers' Felix Sandstrom: Reassigned to AHL
    45m ago

    Sandstrom was sent to AHL Lehigh Valley on Friday, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

    The Flyers inked Russian netminder Ivan Fedotov to a contract Friday, and sent Sandstrom to the minors in a corresponding move. Sandstrom was 1-2-0 with a 3.88 GAA and a very weak .823 save percentage in five appearances with the Flyers this season.

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  • Johnny Gruden PIT C
    Penguins' Johnny Gruden: Sent down to minors
    1h ago

    Gruden was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.

    Gruden's demotion comes after Jeff Carter was able to shake off an upper-body injury to play against Columbus on Thursday. In addition, defenseman Ryan Graves (upper body) picked up an injury in that game. As such, Gruden became an unnecessary extra forward on the roster and fantasy players can likely expect the Pens to bring up a defenseman as insurance ahead of Saturday's matchup with Columbus.

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  • Ivan Barbashev LV LW
    Golden Knights' Ivan Barbashev: Scores twice in win
    1h ago

    Barbashev scored a pair of goals in Thursday's 4-1 win over Winnipeg.

    Barbashev tallied the eventual game-winner late in the third period, firing a backhander past Connor Hellebuyck to put Vegas ahead 2-1. Barbashev would add a second goal later in the frame with an empty-netter. The 28-year-old winger now has four goals in his last five contests. He's up to 18 goals and 24 points through 73 games this season.

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  • Jake Neighbours STL LW
    Blues' Jake Neighbours: Two more points Thursday
    1h ago

    Neighbours picked up a goal and an assist in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Flames.

    Neighbours tied the game 2-2 early in the second period, sliding a rebound past Dustin Wolf, before adding an assist on Pavel Buchnevich's power-play marker later in the frame. The 22-year-old Neighbours has points in seven of his last eight contests, totaling six goals and three assists in that span. He's up to 26 goals and 37 points through 73 games this season while skating on the Blues' top line.

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