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Kerby Joseph DET DBLions' Kerby Joseph: Out until training camp
12h agoJoseph (arm) will not be cleared to practice until training camp, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.
Joseph suffered the injury during the NFC Championship Game against the 49ers, though the nature and seriousness of the issue had not been previously disclosed. Assuming he returns to health in time to begin the 2024 campaign, Joseph figures to serve as Detroit's starting free safety and is likely to rack up tackles and pass breakups.
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Coy Cronk MIN OLCoy Cronk: Let go by Minnesota
15h agoThe Vikings waived Cronk (undisclosed) with a non-football injury designation on Thursday.
The 26-year-old offensive lineman went undrafted out of Iowa in 2021, and his most recent in-game action came back in 2022 with the Jaguars. It's unclear what Cronk's injury is, but he'll remain a free agent while he recovers from his unspecified issue.
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Kenyon Green HOU OTTexans' Kenyon Green: Competing for starting role
15h agoTexans' GM Nick Caserio told reporters Thursday that Green (shoulder) must earn his starting spot as the offseason progresses, Cole Thompson of USA Today reports.
Green sustained a shoulder injury during the Texans' preseason finale that forced him to miss the entire 2023 season, but his rehab process has been going well and he could partake in voluntary offseason workouts this week. Once he's able to return to the field, the 2022 first-round pick is expected to compete with Kendrick Green for Houston's top left guard position.
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Demetrius Taylor 2005 DLDemetrius Taylor: Reinstated by NFL
16h agoThe NFL reinstated Taylor from suspension Thursday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
The 24-year-old defensive lineman has been reinstated after serving a one-year suspension for violating the league's gambling policy. Taylor has appeared in just one game and played 13 snaps across his NFL career, but he's now available to try and make his return to the field.
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Rashod Berry IND DERashod Berry: Reinstated from suspension
16h agoThe NFL reinstated Berry from suspension Thursday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Berry was waived by the Colts shortly after receiving his one-year suspension for violating the NFL's gambling policy last offseason, but he's now been reinstated. During his two seasons in Indianapolis, the 27-year-old appeared in just eight games and recorded four total tackles. Now that he's been reinstated, Berry will attempt to make another roster this offseason.
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C.J. Moore DET DBC.J. Moore: Reinstated by NFL
16h agoThe NFL reinstated Moore from suspension Thursday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Moore was suspended for violating the league's gambling policy last offseason, but he's now been reinstated by the NFL. The 28-year-old appeared in 56 games from 2019-2022, racking up 48 total tackles while primarily contributing on special teams. Detroit parted ways with Moore shortly after his suspension, so he's free to sign with any team now that he's reinstated.
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Jace Peterson ARI SSDiamondbacks' Jace Peterson: Makes rare start
10m agoPeterson started at shortstop and went 0-for-3 in Thursday's 5-0 loss to the Giants.
Peterson, who extended a hitless run to 18 at-bats, made just his fourth start of the season. The lack of opportunities may explain his .045 batting average. At the time of shortstop Geraldo Perdomo's knee injury earlier this month, the lefty-hitting Peterson was in position to fill a strong side of a platoon but that never materialized. Both Kevin Newman and Blaze Alexander continue to get work against right-handers.
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Logan Allen ARI RPDiamondbacks' Logan Allen: Replaces injured starter
28m agoAllen (0-1) was tagged with Thursday's loss, allowing one run on three hits and one walk while striking out three over 4.2 relief innings against the Giants.
Allen, who had his contract selected Wednesday and was set to serve as Arizona's long reliever, was needed immediately. The left-hander entered the third inning in place of starter Ryne Nelson, who had taken a liner off his elbow during the final out of the second inning. Allen allowed all three hits and the lone run in that first inning of work. He then settled in, utilizing a changeup that's been effective for him at Triple Reno according to Steve Gilbert of MLB.com, and gave Arizona a chance when he departed with two outs in the seventh and the Giants leading, 1-0. Nelson may have avoided serious injury -- X-rays came back negative -- but the club will see how he responds Friday before making any decisions. If he's unable to make his next start, scheduled for Tuesday, Allen is a sensible option as a fill-in starter.
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Alex Cobb SF SPGiants' Alex Cobb: Set to throw from flat ground
8h agoCobb (hip) had a clean MRI on his shoulder and will throw from flat ground Friday, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Cobb has dealt with both elbow and shoulder pain while working his way back from hip surgery. However, he's now set to resume throwing for the first time since April 1. Given his inability to ramp up consistently, Cobb will likely need several weeks before he's ready to return to a big-league mound.
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Jose Ramirez CLE 3BGuardians' Jose Ramirez: Records first steal of season
8h agoRamirez went 0-for-4 with one RBI and one stolen base in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Red Sox.
Ramirez reached on a fielder's choice in the fifth inning and picked up his first steal of the campaign on his first attempt. The third baseman isn't the fastest player, but he tends to be opportunistic on the basepaths. He has at least 20 steals in each of the last five full campaigns, including going 28-for-34 on his stolen base attempts in 2023. His four-game hitting streak came to a close Thursday, and he's batting a modest .238 with three home runs, 16 RBI, 14 runs scored, three doubles and a triple of 19 contests.
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Ryne Nelson ARI SPDiamondbacks' Ryne Nelson: Dealing with bruised elbow
10h agoNelson exited Thursday's start against the Giants due to a right elbow contusion.
Nelson took a comebacker to his arm while recording the final out of the second inning and was forced to exit the game. It appears that he's avoided a fracture or other more serious injury, so it remains possible that he's available for his next turn through the rotation.
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Ryne Nelson ARI SP
Diamondbacks' Ryne Nelson: Early exit
11h agoNelson was forced to leave Thursday's start against the Giants after taking a comebacker to his right wrist in the second inning, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.
Nelson worked two scoreless innings while allowing two hits before exiting. The nature of the injury is currently unclear, though he'll likely undergo an MRI or X-ray to determine the severity of the damage.
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Wesley Matthews ATL SGHawks' Wesley Matthews: Logs 10 minutes in elimination game
14h agoMatthews (hamstring) tallied zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and one assist in 10 minutes Wednesday in the Hawks' 131-116 loss to the Bulls in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament.
Matthews missed the Hawks' final three games of the regular season with hamstring tightness, but he was able to make it back for what ended up being the team's lone postseason contest. The 37-year-old was an irregular member of the Atlanta rotation in 2023-24, appearing in 36 regular-season contests (three starts) while averaging 3.1 points, 1.5 rebounds, 0.7 three-pointers and 0.6 assists in 11.5 minutes while shooting 35.1 percent from the field. Matthews is scheduled for free agency this summer and could be headed for retirement.
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Kawhi Leonard LAC SFClippers' Kawhi Leonard: Considered questionable for Game 1
15h agoLeonard (knee) is questionable for Sunday's Game 1 against the Mavericks, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
The Clippers announced Thursday that Leonard received an injection in his left knee, and there's "cautious optimism" that he'll be ready for Sunday's matchup, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. While Leonard returned to practice Monday, he hasn't yet been cleared for 5-on-5 drills. Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank said Thursday that he isn't sure whether Leonard will need to participate in full-contact work before he's cleared to return to game action but said that the inflammation needs to continue to reduce. Lawrence said that he's hopeful the issue is trending in the right direction and that Leonard will play but also indicated that the 32-year-old's status remains up in the air.
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Alex Caruso CHI SGBulls' Alex Caruso: Likely to be game-time decision
16h agoCaruso (ankle), who is questionable for Friday's Play-In Game against the Heat, underwent further evaluation Thursday that revealed reduced swelling, creating increased optimism that he'll be available for the win-or-go-home matchup against Miami, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Wojnarowski reported Wednesday night that Caruso had sustained a "significant" left ankle sprain Wednesday against Atlanta that put his availability for Friday's matchup in doubt. However, the 30-year-old appears to be trending in the right direction and will likely be a game-time decision as the Bulls attempt to secure the No. 8 seed in the playoffs. If Caruso is unavailable against Miami, Javonte Green, Torrey Craig and Dalen Terry could see additional playing time.
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Duncan Robinson MIA SGHeat's Duncan Robinson: Probable for Friday
16h agoRobinson (back) is probable for Friday's Play-In Game against the Bulls, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Robinson missed the final four games of the regular season due to his back injury, and although he was available for Wednesday's Play-In Tournament matchup against the 76ers, he didn't see any playing time. It appears likely that he'll be able to suit up again Friday, and he could see some minutes since Jimmy Butler (knee) has been ruled out.
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Terry Rozier MIA SGHeat's Terry Rozier: Remains out for Friday
16h agoRozier (neck) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Rozier, who will miss a sixth straight contest, has been diagnosed with a neck sprain rather than neck spasms, so it seems the injury is more severe than initially expected. The loss of Rozier will be huge for the Heat, and it will translate in a higher usage rate for Tyler Herro, while there will be more minutes available for Patty Mills and possibly Delon Wright.
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Jimmy Butler MIA SFHeat's Jimmy Butler: Officially has sprained MCL
16h agoThe Heat announced Thursday that Butler has been diagnosed with a sprained MCL and will miss several weeks, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.
Butler suffered his right knee injury late in the first quarter of Wednesday's Play-In Game loss to the 76ers, but he remained in the game down the stretch despite a limp. However, the injury is significant enough to sideline him for multiple weeks, so even if the Heat take down the Bulls on Friday, it seems unlikely that Butler will be in the mix to return during a first-round series against Boston. Jaime Jaquez will likely take on a starting role in Butler's absence, while Haywood Highsmith and Caleb Martin could also see additional playing time.
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Thatcher Demko VAN GCanucks' Thatcher Demko: Takes loss as regular season closes
15m agoDemko set aside 22 of 25 shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Jets.
This was the final tune-up for Demko before the Canucks prepare to face the Predators in the 2024 Western Conference Quarterfinals. A knee injury cost Demko a month's worth of games before he returned Tuesday, when he led the Canucks to a 4-1 win over the Flames, but he's held up fine physically since rejoining the team. Demko finished the regular season with a 35-14-2 record, 2.45 GAA and .918 save percentage, which marked career-best totals, plus he had five shutouts in the breakout campaign.
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Cole Perfetti WPG CJets' Cole Perfetti: Caps off regular season in style
30m agoPerfetti scored two goals, including an empty netter, in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Canucks.
Perfetti returned from a three-game absence as he'd been a healthy scratch over that span. The 22-year-old winger delivered 19 goals and assists apiece to complement a plus-13 rating between 71 regular-season contests. Perfetti remains on the active roster ahead of Winnipeg's first-round playoff series versus Colorado.
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MacKenzie Entwistle CHI RWBlackhawks' Mackenzie Entwistle: Bags apple in overtime loss
6h agoEntwistle posted an assist and three hits in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Kings.
Entwistle isn't known for his offense, but he ended the campaign with four points over his last seven outings. The 24-year-old forward had 11 points, 66 shots on net, 138 hits, 47 PIM and a minus-29 rating over a career-high 67 appearances. Entwistle enters the offseason as a restricted free agent. He's not of much interest in fantasy as a pure bottom-six forward.
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Landon Slaggert CHI LWBlackhawks' Landon Slaggert: Provides helper in overtime loss
6h agoSlaggert posted an assist in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Kings.
Slaggert racked up four points over 16 contests in his first taste of NHL action after four years at Notre Dame. He added 14 shots on net, 16 hits and a plus-1 rating while seeing bottom-six minutes. Slaggert projects as a physical bottom-six forward, so his fantasy utility is likely to be limited for much of his career.
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Kevin Korchinski CHI DBlackhawks' Kevin Korchinski: Gathers helper in finale
6h agoKorchinski recorded a power-play assist in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Kings.
Korchinski set up a Tyler Johnson tally in the third period. The 19-year-old Korchinski faced an uphill battle to make an impact this season, but he was able to stick in the NHL all year. He posted 15 points, 93 shots on net, 82 blocked shots and a minus-39 rating over 76 appearances -- while not great numbers, they make sense in the context of playing for one of the worst teams in the league. Korchinski's got a bright future ahead as a two-way defenseman who could be a staple of the Blackhawks' top four for years to come.
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Joey Anderson CHI RW
Blackhawks' Joey Anderson: Pots goal Thursday
6h agoAnderson scored a goal in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Kings.
Anderson snapped a seven-game point drought with his game-tying goal in the third period. The 25-year-old was just alright with 17 points, 57 shots on net, 48 hits and a plus-5 rating over 55 appearances with the Blackhawks this season. It was the best year of his career, but it's unlikely he would have seen that much playing time with many other teams. He'll be a restricted free agent this summer.
