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Deshaun Watson CLE QBBrowns' Deshaun Watson: Throwing full speed
1h agoWatson (shoulder) said Tuesday he's already resumed "throwing full speed" but that he's uncertain how large a workload he'll handle during OTAs and minicamp, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Watson clarified that certain members of the Browns' medical staff are in favor of a more conservative approach to the quarterback's recovery from right shoulder surgery, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram, which would wait until training camp to have him fully practice. Still, Watson has been fully forthright in his confidence to be available for the Browns' season opener, and there appear to be no real worries about his Week 1 status. In case Watson misses part of the offseason, or struggles during the fall, Cleveland can lean on newly-signed, experienced backups Jameis Winston and Tyler Huntley.
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Odell Beckham Jr. BAL WROdell Beckham: Nothing imminent with Miami
2h agoDolphins general manager Chris Grier said Tuesday that there's "nothing imminent" on a deal between Beckham and the team, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
Beckham was reportedly extended a contract offer by Miami after visiting with the team back in March, but it doesn't appear that a signing is around the corner. The 31-year-old is coming off a forgettable 14-game season with the Ravens, in which he put up a 35-565-3 receiving line, but he could find more success as a No. 3 option behind Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. It could be that Beckham will need to wait until after the dust of the 2024 NFL Draft has settled to find a landing spot.
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Jaylen Waddle MIA WRDolphins' Jaylen Waddle: Fifth-year option to be exercised
2h agoGeneral manager Chris Grier said Tuesday that he expects the Dolphins to pick up Waddle's fifth-year option, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.
The Dolphins have consistently stated a desire to come to terms with Waddle on a long-term contract, and Grier specifically dismissed trade rumors earlier this offseason. The third-year pro has recorded three straight 1,000-yard seasons to begin his career, becoming the first wideout to do so in franchise history, and there's little question of his value as a No. 2 read behind Tyreek Hill. Picking up Waddle's fifth-year option will keep him under contract with the Dolphins for two more seasons.
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Taylor Decker DET OTLions' Taylor Decker: Recovered from offseason surgery
3h agoDecker said Tuesday he underwent foot/ankle surgery this offseason and resumed working out mid-February, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.
Decker appears already recovered from his offseason procedure. The 30-year-old left tackle missed only two regular-season games last season while suiting up for all three of Detroit's postseason contests. Now heading into the final year of his contract, Decker is still playing at a high level.
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Courtland Sutton DEN WRBroncos' Courtland Sutton: Not at voluntary OTAs
5h agoSutton wants a new contract and hasn't reported to voluntary OTAs, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Sutton has two seasons remaining on a four-year, $60 million extension, scheduled for a $13 million base salary in 2024 ($2 million guaranteed) and then $13.5 million in 2025 (no guarantees). He scored a career-high 10 touchdowns in 16 games last season, though 90 targets were his fewest since 2020 -- the year he suffered an ACL tear Week 1 -- and he still hasn't come close to matching his career-high 1,112 yards from 2019. The 28-year-old won't necessarily hold out from mandatory team activities later this spring, but the situation is at least worth keeping an eye on until he gets an extension or contract adjustment, or otherwise reports to the Broncos. There's been no indication of his Week 18 ankle injury lingering into the offseason, with the main concern at this point being the lack of a starting-caliber QB on Denver's roster. The team also appears thin at wide receiver, where the starting job across from Sutton could end up going to any of Josh Reynolds, Marvin Mims, Tim Patrick (Achilles) or Brandon Johnson.
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Shemar Jean-Charles NO CBSaints' Shemar Jean-Charles: Back in Big Easy
20h agoJean-Charles re-signed with the Saints on Monday, Howard Balzer of GoPHNX.com reports.
Jean-Charles was not tendered by New Orleans as a restricted free agent, but he will return to the team nonetheless. After spending his first two seasons in Green Bay, the 25-year-old suited up for eight games between the 49ers and Saints in 2023. He accumulated four tackles (three solo) in the process. The Appalachian State product will now look to make an impression during offseason workouts.
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Mitch White TOR RPBlue Jays' Mitch White: Designated for assignment
3m agoWhite was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Tuesday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.
White had permitted six earned runs with a 6:4 K:BB across 10 innings in a long relief role for the Jays. The 29-year-old holds just a career 4.99 ERA over 62 appearances (22 starts) at the big-league level, but with an ability to serve as rotation and/or bullpen depth, it's possible there will be some interest via trade or waivers.
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Nate Pearson TOR RPBlue Jays' Nate Pearson: Sent down to minors
7m agoPearson was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo by the Blue Jays on Tuesday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.
This is simply a case of Pearson having options left working against him, as he's been outstanding this season with a 9:3 K:BB over 6.1 shutout innings out of Toronto's bullpen. He will be back soon enough.
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Erik Swanson TOR RPBlue Jays' Erik Swanson: Rejoins Toronto bullpen
9m agoSwanson (forearm) was activated from the 15-day injured list by the Blue Jays on Tuesday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.
Swanson got a late start to the season because of right forearm inflammation but has been cleared to return following three rehab appearances. He is in line for a setup role in the Blue Jays' bullpen, although it's possible he'll be eased back into high-leverage situations.
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Jordan Romano TOR RPBlue Jays' Jordan Romano: Activated Tuesday, as expected
9m agoThe Blue Jays reinstated Romano (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.
Romano recently completed a two-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo and is ready to make his season debut after missing the first few weeks of the season with elbow inflammation. The 30-year-old righty recorded 36 saves in each of the past two seasons and should reclaim the closer role now that he's healthy.
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Forrest Whitley HOU SPAstros' Forrest Whitley: Officially recalled from minors
13m agoWhitley was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land by the Astros on Tuesday.
It's the first stint in the big leagues for Whitley, who has permitted four runs with a 4:2 K:BB over three innings for Sugar Land this season. The former top prospect has moved to relief this season following years of injuries and control problems.
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Spencer Arrighetti HOU SPAstros' Spencer Arrighetti: Optioned to Triple-A
16m agoArrighetti was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land by the Astros on Tuesday.
Arrighetti was much better Monday against Atlanta in his second major-league start than he was in his first outing, allowing two runs while striking out five over four innings. However, with Justin Verlander (shoulder) expected back later this week, Arrighetti will now slide back into the Sugar Land rotation.
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Kevin Love MIA PFHeat's Kevin Love: Cleared for Wednesday
1h agoLove (arm) will be available Wednesday versus Philadelphia, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Love will join Caleb Martin and an otherwise inexperienced cast of forwards in Nikola Jovic, Haywood Highsmith and Jaime Jaquez for Miami's postseason rotation Wednesday. Love averaged 6.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 18.0 minutes across 20 games in the 2023 playoffs.
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Duncan Robinson MIA SGHeat's Duncan Robinson: On track to return Wednesday
1h agoRobinson (back) is probable for Wednesday's Play-In Game versus Philadelphia, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Robinson appears to be on the mend, and he profiles as a swing factor in Miami's rotation due to Terry Rozier (neck) being officially ruled out for Wednesday's postseason affair. Robinson has not taken the court since April 7 due to an ongoing battle with facet syndrome.
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Terry Rozier MIA SGHeat's Terry Rozier: Won't play Wednesday
1h agoRozier (neck) has been ruled out for Wednesday's Play-In Game against the 76ers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Rozier missed the final four games of the regular season due to neck spasms and will remain sidelined for the beginning of postseason play. Caleb Martin has been starting at shooting guard recently, but Duncan Robinson (back) is expected to be available following a four-game absence of his own, so it's unclear who'll share the backcourt with Tyler Herro.
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Malik Monk SAC SGKings' Malik Monk: Yet to begin running
1h agoMonk (knee) has not re-commenced running amid his ongoing recovery from an MCL sprain, and he "doesn't know if a first-round return is a realistic goal," per Anthony Slater of The Athletic.
Sacramento must defeat Golden State on Tuesday to unlock a first-round opportunity, but Monk appears to be multiple recovery steps away from returning to game action. Behind superstar De'Aaron Fox, Keon Ellis and Davion Mitchell have absorbed work in a shorthanded backcourt.
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Ousmane Dieng OKC SFThunder's Ousmane Dieng: Recalled from G League
1h agoThe Thunder recalled Dieng from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Tuesday, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports.
Dieng had a monster outing for the Blue in Monday's 117-100 win over the Maine Celtics in Game 3 of the G League Finals, totaling 25 points, six rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 34 minutes to help lead his side to a G League championship. With the G League season now over, Dieng will rejoin the Thunder for the start of its playoff run, which is set to begin this weekend. The second-year forward isn't expected to be a regular part of Oklahoma City's rotation during the postseason.
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Lindy Waters III OKC SGThunder's Lindy Waters: Recalled from G League
1h agoThe Thunder recalled Waters from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Tuesday, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports.
Waters helped the Oklahoma City Blue clinch their first G League championship on Monday, putting up 15 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block over 34 minutes in a 117-100 victory over the Maine Celtics in Game 3 of the G League Finals. The 26-year-old will now rejoin the Thunder for their upcoming postseason run but isn't expected to be a part of head coach Mark Daigneault's rotation.
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Tage Thompson BUF CSabres' Tage Thompson: Injury won't impact summer training
5m agoThompson (lower body) is expected to be available for training camp in the fall after being injured in Monday's season finale against Tampa Bay, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.
Thompson won't be an option for Team USA at the 2024 IIHF World Championship, but the injury won't impact his offseason training. The 26-year-old forward accounted for 29 goals, 56 points, 246 shots on net and 79 hits in 71 games during the 2023-24 campaign.
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Petr Mrazek CHI GBlackhawks' Petr Mrazek: Facing Vegas
1h agoMrazek will guard the road net Tuesday against the Golden Knights, per Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.
Mrazek only has one win in his past five outings despite posting an impressive .916 save percentage during that span. He has provided a record of 18-30-4 this season with a 3.06 GAA and a .906 save percentage across 55 games played. Vegas sits 11th in the league this campaign with 3.24 goals per contest.
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Anthony Mantha LV RWGolden Knights' Anthony Mantha: Not playing against Hawks
1h agoMantha will miss Tuesday's matchup with Chicago due to an undisclosed injury, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
Mantha is reportedly considered day-to-day, so his absence may not linger into the postseason. Since joining the Knights at the trade deadline, the Quebec native has managed three goals and seven assists in 18 outings. Without Mantha in the lineup, Michael Amadio will return to action after having missed the previous two games as a healthy scratch.
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Chandler Stephenson LV CGolden Knights' Chandler Stephenson: Considered day-to-day
1h agoStephenson won't be in the lineup versus Chicago on Tuesday due to an undisclosed injury, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
Stephenson is considered day-to-day, so he could still be an option for the season finale against Anaheim on Thursday or, perhaps more importantly, Game 1 of the playoffs. In his previous 11 contests, the 29-year-old center managed just two goals while chipping in eight helpers, including four power-play points. Without Stephenson in the lineup, Paul Cotter looks set to take on a second-line role.
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Jacob Markstrom CGY GFlames' Jacob Markstrom: Tending twine Tuesday
1h agoMarkstrom will patrol the road crease versus Vancouver on Tuesday, Eric Francis of Sportsnet reports.
Markstrom is stuck in a three-game losing streak while also having won just once in his last seven outings. During that seven-game stretch, the 34-year-old backstop has managed a subpar 3.48 GAA and .870 save percentage. Meanwhile, Dustin Wolf has won three in a row and could get the nod for the season finale against San Jose on Thursday.
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Logan Thompson LV GGolden Knights' Logan Thompson: Slated to start
1h agoThompson was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, per Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, putting him on track to guard the home goal versus Chicago on Tuesday.
Thompson played well in his last start Friday against the Wild, stopping 25 of 27 shots en route to a 7-2 blowout victory. He'll try to secure a win in what could be his last start of the regular season in a highly-favorable home matchup with a Blackhawks team that's an eye-popping 7-31-1 on the road this year.
