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Cody Davis NE DB
Cody Davis: Hangs up cleats
5m agoDavis 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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Olamide Zaccheaus PHI WR
Commanders' Olamide Zaccheaus: Moving on to Washington
24m agoZaccheaus has agreed to a deal with the Commanders, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
In his only campaign with the Eagles, Zaccheaus (who caught 40 passes with the Falcons in 2022) finished the 2023 regular season with 10 catches for 164 yards and two TDs in 17 games. With the Commanders, the 26-year-old will add depth to a wideout corps that is currently led by Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson. In that context, Zaccheaus has some bounce-back potential if he can carve out steady snaps in 2024 behind the team's top duo.
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DeShawn Williams CAR DT
Bills' DeShawn Williams: Lands in Buffalo
3h agoThe 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
3h agoDaniels, who opted to not throw at the NFL Scouting Combine, did so at LSU's Pro Day on 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
6h agoThe 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
8h agoDobbins (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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Ethan Small SF RP
Giants' Ethan Small: Hits 60-day IL
4m agoThe Giants placed Small (oblique) on the 60-day injured list Thursday.
Small sustained a Grade 2 right oblique strain just under two weeks ago and will now spend the first two months of the regular season rehabbing and recovering from the injury after landing on the 60-day IL. The 27-year-old lefty had served as a starter for most of his professional career but made the full-time move to the bullpen last season while he was in the Milwaukee organization.
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Sean Reid-Foley NYM RP
Mets' Sean Reid-Foley: Lands on 15-day injured list
11m agoThe Mets placed Reid-Foley on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 25, with a right shoulder impingement.
Reid-Foley missed much of spring training with what had been described as arm fatigue and ultimately lands on the IL with a shoulder issue. There is no timetable for the right-handed reliever's return.
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Jordan Romano TOR RP
Blue Jays' Jordan Romano: Placed on 15-day IL
19m agoThe Blue Jays placed Romano on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 25, with right elbow inflammation.
General manager Ross Atkins indicated recently that he's hopeful Romano will require only a minimum stay on the injured list, which would mean an activation on April 9. Romano has not yet resumed throwing off a mound, though, so he still has some hurdles to clear before Atkins' hopes are realized. Chad Green, Yimi Garcia and Tim Mayza are candidates for saves while Romano is out, with Erik Swanson (forearm) also potentially entering the mix if he beats Romano back from the IL.
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Blaze Alexander ARI SS
Diamondbacks' Blaze Alexander: Debuting Thursday
20m agoAlexander will bat seventh and serve as Arizona's designated hitter Thursday against Colorado.
A strong spring earned Alexander a spot on the D-backs' Opening Day roster, and he'll now be making his MLB debut against left-hander Kyle Freeland with Joc Pederson in the dugout. The 24-year-old Alexander slashed .291/.408/.457 with eight home runs and 52 RBI across 305 plate appearances at Triple-A Reno last season.
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Joc Pederson ARI DH
Diamondbacks' Joc Pederson: Sitting against lefty
25m agoPederson isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies.
Kyle Freeland will start Thursday's game on the mound for Colorado, sending the lefty-hitting Pederson into the dugout. Blaze Alexander will serve as the D-backs' designated hitter instead, making his MLB debut while Pederson sits.
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Max Scherzer TEX SP
Rangers' Max Scherzer: Throws bullpen session
28m agoScherzer (back) threw a bullpen session Tuesday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
It would appear to be the first time Scherzer has thrown off the mound since he underwent surgery in December to address a herniated disc in his back. Scherzer said that his pitching arm feels good and he estimated that he's in what would be the early February portion of his throwing program if he had been coming into a normal spring training rather than rehabbing from surgery. Rangers general manager Chris Young said Wednesday that there are no plans at this point to shift Scherzer to the 60-day injured list, per Buster Olney of ESPN, suggesting the veteran right-hander could be ready to rejoin the rotation before the end of May.
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Gary Harris ORL SG
Magic's Gary Harris: Off injury report
5m agoHarris (foot) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Friday's matchup with the Clippers.
Harris has missed the past two games due to a foot injury, but it looks like he'll be back in action Friday night, which could result in fewer minutes for Cole Anthony and Caleb Houston. Harris could be viewed as a potential low-end, 3-point specialist in deep leagues, but he's too inconsistent to roster in standard formats.
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LeBron James LAL SF
Lakers' LeBron James: Iffy against Indiana
6m agoJames (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Pacers.
James continues to deal with a left ankle injury that will likely cause him to be listed as questionable ahead of every contest for the remainder of the season. If the superstar forward is ruled out, Taurean Prince and Cam Reddish are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Eugene Omoruyi WAS SF
Wizards' Eugene Omoruyi: Out again Friday
7m agoOmoruyi (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pistons.
Omoruyi will miss a sixth straight game due to a left ankle sprain. His next chance to suit up will come Sunday versus the Heat.
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Landry Shamet WAS SG
Wizards' Landry Shamet: Still out
8m agoShamet (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pistons.
Shamet's absence streak due to a left calf strain will reach double figures Friday. He doesn't have a timetable to return, but his next chance to suit up will come Sunday versus the Heat.
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Richaun Holmes WAS C
Wizards' Richaun Holmes: Out Friday
9m agoHolmes (toe) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pistons.
Holmes left Wednesday's loss to the Nets early due to a left toe contusion and will miss at least one additional contest. Marvin Bagley should start at center in Holmes' absence, but Tristan Vukevic, Patrick Baldwin and Anthony Gill are also candidates for extra minutes.
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Anthony Davis LAL C
Lakers' Anthony Davis: Questionable for Friday
9m agoDavis (knee) is questionable to play Friday against the Pacers.
Davis missed Wednesday's game in Memphis, which resulted in Jaxson Hayes drawing a spot-start, and he finished with 14 points, seven rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and one turnover across 30 minutes. If AD is forced to miss another game, Hayes would make sense as a potential streaming option.
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Vince Dunn SEA D
Kraken's Vince Dunn: Unavailable Thursday
35m agoDunn (upper body) wore a non-contact jersey during Thursday's practice and is consequently expected to miss the evening's game against Anaheim, per Mike Benton of the Kraken Audio Network.
Dunn, who was last in the lineup March 4, has 11 goals and 45 points in 57 outings in 2023-24. The 27-year-old defenseman should resume his role as a top-four defenseman once he recovers.
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Jacob Trouba NYR D
Rangers' Jacob Trouba: Unlikely to return Thursday
38m agoTrouba (lower body) isn't likely to play against Colorado on Thursday, according to Jim Cerny of Forever Blueshirts.
Trouba hasn't been in the lineup since March 4. He has three goals, 22 points, 52 PIM, 164 hits and 170 blocks in 60 outings in 2023-24. Trouba is expected to serve in a top-four capacity once he recovers, but the 30-year-old will likely have a minimal role on the power play.
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Erik Gustafsson NYR D
Rangers' Erik Gustafsson: Remains out Thursday
41m agoGustafsson (upper body) isn't available Thursday versus Colorado, per Jim Cerny of Forever Blueshirts.
Gustafsson is set to miss his second consecutive contest. He has six goals and 30 points in 70 appearances this season. When Gustafsson is ready to return, he might serve in a bottom-bottom capacity.
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Jake Oettinger DAL G
Stars' Jake Oettinger: Guarding road net Thursday
1h agoOettinger is expected to start on the road against Vancouver on Thursday, per Mike Heika of the Stars' official site.
Oettinger is on a three-game winning streak while saving 69 of 75 shots (.920 save percentage) in that span. He's 28-13-4 with a 2.97 GAA and an .898 save percentage in 46 outings overall. The Canucks, who rank fifth offensively with 3.49 goals per game, figure to be a challenging adversary for Oettinger.
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Ryan Lindgren NYR D
Rangers' Ryan Lindgren: Set to return Thursday
1h agoLindgren (lower body) is slated to play against Colorado on Thursday, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.
Lindgren has two goals, 13 points, 30 PIM, 100 hits and 88 blocks in 66 outings this season. He missed four games due to the injury. Brandon Scanlin is projected to be a healthy scratch Thursday after logging 10:46 in his NHL debut Tuesday.
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Adam Boqvist CLB D
Blue Jackets' Adam Boqvist: Unavailable Thursday
1h agoBoqvist (upper body) is expected to miss Thursday's game versus Pittsburgh.
Boqvist has also been unavailable for the Blue Jackets' previous six contests due to the injury. He has a goal and 10 points in 35 appearances in 2023-24. Jake Christiansen is projected to remain in the lineup Thursday due to Boqvist's absence.