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DeShawn Williams CAR DT
Bills' DeShawn Williams: Lands in Buffalo
1h 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
1h agoDaniels, who opted to not throw at the NFL Scouting Combine, did so at LSU's pro day 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
4h 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
5h 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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Derek Stingley Jr. HOU CB
Texans' Derek Stingley: Slow start, strong finish
6h agoStingley recorded 39 tackles, 13 passes defensed and five interceptions over 11 regular-season games in 2023.
Stingley, a second-year cornerback and 2022 first-round draft pick, suffered a Week 3 hamstring that created issues for the defense early on, but upon his return Week 10, Stingley made an impact. He had interceptions in three straight games, including a Week 13 win over the Broncos. Stingley will return as Houston's top cornerback in 2024.
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DeAndre Houston-Carson HOU DB
DeAndre Houston-Carson: Enters free agency
6h agoHouston-Carson recorded 41 tackles, five passes defensed, two interceptions and one fumble recovery over 13 regular-season games in 2023.
Houston-Carson started the season in Baltimore then finished up in Houston, where he played a career-high 447 snaps on defense. Injuries on the back end led to Houston-Carson playing a big role for the Texans, including two pivotal plays in a Week 10 win over the Bengals. He entered unrestricted free agency during the offseason.
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Sawyer Gipson-Long DET SP
Tigers' Sawyer Gipson-Long: Hits IL with groin strain
2m agoThe Tigers placed Gipson-Long (groin) on the 15-day injured list Thursday.
Gipson-Long didn't pitch during the Grapefruit League while battling a left groin strain, so his move to the IL to begin the regular season was fully expected. After an eye-opening finish to the 2023 campaign over his first four big-league starts with the Tigers, Gipson-Long had been expected to compete for a rotation this spring, if the groin injury hadn't cropped up. Because of the missed time in addition to the Tigers' other rotation options being in generally good health, Gipson-Long could be optioned to Triple-A Toledo once he completes a minor-league rehab assignment. Per MLB.com, Gipson-Long has resumed facing hitters in live batting practice as of last week, so he shouldn't be far away from reporting to an affiliate for game action.
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Miguel Diaz DET RP
Tigers' Miguel Diaz: Cast off 40-man roster
7m agoThe Tigers designated Diaz for assignment Thursday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Diaz turned in some excellent ratios (0.64 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 16:5 K:BB) over a small sample of 14 innings with the Tigers in 2023, but he wasn't able to maintain anywhere close to that level of success in the spring. He finished Grapefruit League play with a 5:40 ERA and 10:5 K:BB in 8.1 innings, and those results weren't good enough for Diaz to secure a spot in what shapes up a stronger Detroit bullpen in 2024.
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Jon Berti NYY SS
Yankees' Jon Berti: On bench after late arrival
8m agoBerti is not in the lineup for Thursday's opener in Houston, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
The new acquisition's plane didn't arrive in Houston until 2 AM, so Yankees manager Aaron Boone elected to start Oswaldo Cabrera over Berti at third base. Both players should see at-bats at the hot corner until DJ LeMahieu (foot) is ready.
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Oswaldo Cabrera NYY LF
Yankees' Oswaldo Cabrera: At third base for opener
11m agoCabrera is starting at third base and batting ninth for Thursday's opener in Houston.
New acquisition Jon Berti was a late arrival in Houston, which is why Cabrera is getting the nod at the hot corner in place of the injured DJ LeMahieu (foot). It could ultimately be something of a timeshare at third base between the two until LeMahieu is ready.
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Spencer Turnbull PHI SP
Phillies' Spencer Turnbull: Making first start Tuesday
12m agoTurnbull secured a spot in the Phillies' Opening Day rotation and is scheduled to make his first start Tuesday versus the Reds in Philadelphia, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Turnbull entered spring training on the outside looking in for a rotation spot and was more realistically competing for a long-relief role with the Phillies, but a starting role opened up after Taijuan Walker suffered a shoulder injury last weekend that resulted in him being placed on the 15-day injured list. Though he was lit up to the tune of a 7.26 ERA and 1.68 WHIP in seven starts at the big-league level with the Tigers last season in his first year back from Tommy John surgery, Turnbull owns much more palatable ratios (4.55 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 12.3 K-BB%) over his 302.1 career innings in the majors. The Phillies are hoping that with the elbow procedure further in the rear-view mirror, Turnbull can give the team some quality outings at the back end of the rotation before Walker is ready to return from the IL.
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Gio Urshela DET 3B
Tigers' Gio Urshela: On bench for opener
15m agoUrshela is absent from the lineup for Thursday's season opener against the White Sox.
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch has opted to roll with Andy Ibanez at third base against southpaw Garrett Crochet. Urshela could still be the favorite to see the bulk of the starts at the hot corner, but they might come mostly versus right-handers initially.
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Caleb Martin MIA SF
Heat's Caleb Martin: Expected to play Friday
24m agoMartin (ankle) is probable for Friday's game versus the Trail Blazers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Martin continues to deal with a nagging ankle injury but is expected to play through it Friday. If Martin is upgraded to available, he should continue to serve as one of Miami's primary options off the bench at the forward position.
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Jaime Jaquez Jr. MIA SF
Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Dealing with minor ankle issue
27m agoJaquez is probable for Friday's game against Portland due to an ankle injury, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Jaquez continues to manage knee and ankle injuries, but he's missed just one game since the beginning of February. Over his last 26 appearances (five starts), Jaquez has averaged 9.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.0 steals in 27.8 minutes per game.
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Orlando Robinson MIA C
Heat's Orlando Robinson: Heads back to G League
27m agoThe Heat assigned Robinson to the G League's Sioux Falls Skyforce on Thursday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Robinson will head back to the G League now that Kevin Love's (heel) return is imminent. Robinson should continue to receive increased playing time with Sioux Falls.
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Kevin Love MIA PF
Heat's Kevin Love: Officially probable
29m agoLove (heel/personal) is probable for Friday's game against Portland, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Love missed Thursday's practice for personal reasons and continues to manage a heel issue but should still suit up Friday, which would mark his first appearance since Feb. 27. If the veteran is cleared to suit up, he'll presumably handle a limited role off the bench.
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Jimmy Butler MIA SF
Heat's Jimmy Butler: Expected to play against Portland
31m agoButler (illness) is probable for Friday's game versus the Trail Blazers, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.
Butler is expected to return to action Friday after missing Miami's previous contest with a non-COVID illness. If he's upgraded to available, the star forward will likely reclaim his starting spot from Jaime Jaquez (ankle).
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Duncan Robinson MIA SG
Heat's Duncan Robinson: Won't play Friday
32m agoRobinson (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Robinson and Tyler Herro (foot) remain out, so Patty Mills is in line to draw another start at shooting guard. Robinson's next chance to suit up will come Sunday in Washington, but he'll be unlikely to play in that contest unless he can return to practice Saturday.
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Elias Lindholm VAN C
Canucks' Elias Lindholm: Out Thursday
9m agoLindholm (undisclosed) isn't expected to return Thursday versus Dallas, per Farhan Lalji of TSN.
Lindholm is still day-to-day, so perhaps he'll be an option Sunday against Anaheim. The 29-year-old, who is set to miss his second straight game, has 14 goals and 41 points in 71 outings in 2023-24. Arshdeep Bains is projected to draw into the lineup Thursday due to Lindholm's absence.
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Dakota Joshua VAN C
Canucks' Dakota Joshua: Expected to return Thursday
21m agoJoshua (upper body) will be activated off long-term injured reserve and play Thursday versus Dallas, according to Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com.
Joshua has 13 goals, 26 points, 46 PIM and 195 hits in 53 contests this season. He was last in the lineup Feb. 13. The 27-year-old is projected to serve on the second line alongside J.T. Miller and Brock Boeser in his return, but Joshua might not be deployed on the power play.
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Igor Shesterkin NYR G
Rangers' Igor Shesterkin: Slated to start Thursday
25m agoShesterkin is set to start on the road against Colorado on Thursday, per Ryan Boulding of NHL.com.
Shesterkin is going through a rough patch in which he's posted a 3.56 GAA and an .881 save percentage across his past five outings. He's 31-15-2 with a 2.65 GAA and a .911 save percentage in 48 contests overall. Shesterkin will have a difficult time rebounding against the Avalanche, who lead the league offensively with 3.72 goals per game.
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Philipp Grubauer SEA G
Kraken's Philipp Grubauer: Facing Ducks
28m agoGrubauer was the first goaltender off the ice at morning skate, Mike Benton of the Kraken Audio Network reports, and is expected to get the home start versus Anaheim on Thursday.
Grubauer has struggled of late, going 0-3-1 with a 4.04 GAA and an .870 save percentage in five appearances. He is 10-13-2 overall this season. The Ducks are averaging 27.0 shots on goal, 30th in the NHL.
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Connor Ingram ARI G
Coyotes' Connor Ingram: Guarding home goal Thursday
33m agoIngram will defend the home crease versus Nashville on Thursday, Steve Peters reports.
Ingram is tied with Tristan Jarry for the NHL lead in shutouts with six. Ingram is 19-19-3, with a 2.87 GAA and a .908 save percentage. He will face his ex-teammates, as Ingram started his career with the Predators just two years ago.
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Alex Wennberg NYR C
Rangers' Alexander Wennberg: Available Thursday
37m agoWennberg (personal) is back with the Rangers on Thursday, per Peter Baugh of The Athletic.
Wennberg missed Tuesday's tilt against the Flyers, as his wife gave birth earlier in the week. Should Wennberg reenter the lineup, look for Jonny Brodzinski to be a healthy scratch. Wennberg has a goal and four points in nine games with New York, after his trade from Seattle, where he managed nine goals and 25 points in 60 appearances.