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  • Lucas Patrick CHI OG
    Saints' Lucas Patrick: Headed to Big Easy
    7h ago

    The Saints signed Patrick (calf) to a one-year contract Sunday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

    Patrick appeared in 23 games with 20 starts over the past two seasons with Chicago. The 30-year-old was the team's starting center for almost the entire 2023 campaign, but he ended the year on IR due to an unspecified calf injury. While the nature of this issue was never revealed, Patrick now appears to be healthy again. He should now provide depth along the interior of New Orleans' offensive line.

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  • Ramon Jefferson 2005 RB
    Buccaneers' Ramon Jefferson: Inks deal with Tampa
    7h ago

    The Buccaneers signed Jefferson on Sunday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

    Jefferson was one of 26 players brought in on a tryout basis during Tampa Bay's rookie minicamp Friday and Saturday. The 5-foot-10 running back played at four different schools during his collegiate career, beginning at Maine in 2017. He spent his final two seasons with Kentucky after a standout stint at FCS Sam Houston, where he logged 1,907 yards on 299 carries across two years. However, he finished with just 28 rushes for 184 yards across 11 games with the Wildcats in 2023.

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  • Kaden Davis ARI WR
    Lions' Kaden Davis: Joining Detroit
    11h ago

    The Lions are signing Davis to a contract after he attended rookie camp on a tryout basis, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

    Davis was waived by the Cardinals in late April after spending most of last year on the team's practice squad. He was active for one contest during the campaign but didn't see any snaps. The 25-year-old will get a shot to compete for a roster spot among a WR corps that is headed by Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams.

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  • Olumuyiwa Fashanu NYJ OT
    Jets' Olumuyiwa Fashanu: Recovering from quad injury
    11h ago

    Fashanu strained his quadriceps while running the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine and could miss some or all of OTAs due to the injury, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.

    Rosenblatt described the injury as minor, so Fashanu should be recovered well before the start of the regular season, but the 11th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft may not be ready to join his new teammates at the start of offseason workouts. The offensive tackle out of Penn State has been working off to the side with trainers during the Jets' rookie minicamp.

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  • Bud Dupree ATL OLB
    Chargers' Bud Dupree: Set to join Chargers
    1d ago

    Dupree will sign a two-year contract with the Chargers, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Dupree reportedly met with both the Falcons and Steelers recently in addition to the Chargers, and it appears that he'll end up with Los Angeles. The veteran edge rusher enjoyed a solid bounce-back campaign with Atlanta last season, recording 39 tackles (his most since 2019), including 6.5 sacks (his most since 2020). Dupree will add to an already formidable Chargers pass rush that also includes Joey Bosa (foot), Khalil Mack and Tuli Tuipulotu.

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  • AJ Parker CAR CB
    AJ Parker: Waived with non-football injury
    1d ago

    The Panthers waived Parker with an undisclosed non-football injury Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

    The details and severity of Parker's injury are unknown, other than the fact that it did not occur on the football field. The cornerback will now be available to be claimed off waivers should any other teams show interest.

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  • Ryan Helsley STL RP
    Cardinals' Ryan Helsley: Slams door for save
    5m ago

    Helsley struck out two batters in a perfect inning and earned a save over Milwaukee on Sunday.

    Helsley needed only 12 pitches (10 strikes) to quickly close out the 4-3 victory. Since blowing a save in his season debut, he's converted 12 consecutive chances. During that stretch, Helsley has given up just one earned run over 18 frames, lowering his season ERA to 1.42 alongside a 21:2 K:BB.

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  • Jake Cronenworth SD 1B
    Padres' Jake Cronenworth: Goes back-to-back in first inning
    6m ago

    Cronenworth went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Dodgers.

    Cronenworth got things started for the Padres by going back-to-back with Fernando Tatis off Walker Buehler in the opening inning. He went hitless the rest of the afternoon but continues to be one of the Padres' best bats. He had a 12-game hit streak that came to an end Friday and has been showing increased power early on. His .503 slug percentage is fourth among all first basemen and is a significant personal improvement after averaging a .384 slug over his last two seasons. For the year, Cronenworth is now slashing .285/.349/.503 with seven homers, 27 RBI, 20 runs and a 14:27 BB:K in 169 plate appearances.

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  • Brandon Nimmo NYM LF
    Mets' Brandon Nimmo: Hits walk-off homer Sunday
    8m ago

    Nimmo (ribs) did not start Sunday night's game against Atlanta, but entered the game late and subsequently hit a walk-off homer in his only at-bat.

    During the broadcast, Nimmo was interviewed by the Sunday night ESPN crew and said that he expects to return Monday against the Phillies. To reinforce that point, Nimmo had two catches in left field in the eighth inning before his homer in the ninth. Unless he unwittingly aggravated his injury in the process, Nimmo should be good to go for the upcoming week.

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  • David Fry CLE C
    Guardians' David Fry: Goes deep in win
    9m ago

    Fry went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer, two runs scored and two walks in Sunday's win over the White Sox.

    Fry belted a two-run shot in the fourth inning and later reached base twice more. The breakout utilityman has gone 10-for-28 (.357) with four extra-base hits over his last 10 games. Through 27 games, Fry is slashing .309/.437/.515 with three home runs and 14 runs scored.

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  • Jack Suwinski PIT LF
    Pirates' Jack Suwinski: Swipes two bags
    12m ago

    Suwinski went 1-for-3 with two walks and two stolen bases during Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Cubs.

    Suwinski entered the contest with one stolen base on the season, but he swiped second base twice during the extra-inning loss. The left-hander has almost exclusively started against right-handed pitching, with 107 of his 129 plate appearances coming against opposite-handed throwers. However, Suwinski is slashing just .129/.234/.304 against righties this season.

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  • Fernando Tatis SD RF
    Padres' Fernando Tatis: Leaves yard Sunday
    16m ago

    Tatis went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Dodgers.

    Tatis got the Padres on the board early with a first inning solo blast off Walker Buehler. That's now at least a hit in eight of his last nine games, during which he's hitting .342 with a pair of home runs, five RBI and six runs scored. Tatis continues to steadily produce, slashing .257/.335/.449 with eight homers, 22 RBI, 29 runs, six steals and a 17:41 BB:K in 188 plate appearances.

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  • Isaiah Hartenstein NY C
    Knicks' Isaiah Hartenstein: Suffered minor injury in loss
    14m ago

    Hartenstein suffered a minor shoulder injury in Sunday's loss, but he should be good to go for Game 5, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.

    Hartenstein was in clear discomfort after taking a fall during Sunday's 121-89 loss to the Pacers, but he was able to continue playing. Following the game, Hartenstein stated he may have pinched a nerve in his shoulder, but reassured that he is fine. The 26-year-old pro finished Sunday's contest with a meager four points (2-3 FG) and five rebounds across 21 minutes.

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  • Jamal Murray DEN PG
    Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Available for Game 4
    5h ago

    Murray (calf) will play in Sunday's Game 4 against Minnesota.

    Murray has been dealing with a calf injury throughout the series and is yet to miss a game, so it isn't surprising to see him shed another questionable tag. After struggling in the first two games of the series, Murray bounced back in Game 3 with a 24-point outing on solid efficiency, and he will look to carry that momentum over to Sunday's matchup.

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  • Kentavious Caldwell-Pope DEN SG
    Nuggets' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Available Sunday
    5h ago

    Caldwell-Pope (abdomen) will play in Sunday's Game 4 against the Timberwolves.

    Caldwell-Pope was deemed questionable ahead of gametime due to a right abdominal contusion, but he will suit up for Sunday's matchup. Battling through the same injury in Game 3, Caldwell-Pope logged 37 minutes, so he should be in for a full workload Sunday.

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  • Reggie Jackson DEN PG
    Nuggets' Reggie Jackson: Good to go
    5h ago

    Jackson (calf) is available for Sunday's Game 4 against Minnesota.

    Jackson will overcome a second consecutive questionable tag to suit up for Sunday's matchup. Jackson has had a limited presence this series as he has battled injury, averaging just 4.7 points and 2.7 rebounds in 10.7 minutes through three games.

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  • Olivier-Maxence Prosper DAL SF
    Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Won't play Monday
    6h ago

    Prosper (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's Game 4 against the Thunder.

    Prosper has missed nine straight games with a sprained left ankle. His next chance to play will come Wednesday.

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  • Craig Porter Jr. CLE PG
    Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Sidelined for Game 4
    6h ago

    Porter (ankle) won't play in Monday's Game 4 against the Celtics.

    Porter has missed 11 consecutive contests due to a sprained left ankle. Even if healthy, Porter likely wouldn't factor into the rotation.

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  • David Pastrnak BOS RW
    Bruins' David Pastrnak: Scores goal in Sunday's loss
    23m ago

    Pastrnak scored a goal on the power play in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Florida in Game 4.

    Pastrnak wired home a one-timer on the power play in the first period for his fourth goal of the postseason. The star winger also had two shots on goal, one blocked shot, two hits and a minus-1 rating in 19:44 of ice time. Pastrnak is up to four goals and four assists with a plus-1 rating in 11 contests during the playoffs. Pasta and the Bruins will look to stave off elimination in Game 5 on Tuesday in Florida.

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  • Aleksander Barkov FLA C
    Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Scores game-winning goal
    37m ago

    Barkov scored his fifth goal of the postseason in Sunday's 3-2 win over Boston in Game 4.

    Barkov scored the game-winning goal Sunday in Boston to help the Panthers get within one win of advancing to the third round of the postseason. The Finnish superstar diced through the middle of the ice before beating Jeremy Swayman under his right arm almost midway through the third period. The goal also extended Barkov's point streak to five games -- he has 11 points over that span. Florida's captain is leading the team in scoring so far this postseason with 13 points in nine games to go along with a plus-4 rating.

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  • Evan Rodrigues FLA C
    Panthers' Evan Rodrigues: Two more points in win
    1h ago

    Rodrigues had two assists in Sunday's 3-2 win over Boston in Game 4.

    Rodrigues is heating up with two goals and two assists over his last two games. He had the primary assist on Anton Lundell's second-period goal that cut Boston's lead to one. Rodrigues also added a secondary assist on Sam Bennett's game-tying power-play goal early in the third period. The 30-year-old Rodrigues is up to three goals, three assists and a minus-1 rating in 9 contests so far this postseason.

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  • Anton Lundell FLA C
    Panthers' Anton Lundell: Two points in win
    1h ago

    Lundell scored a goal and supplied an assist in Sunday's 3-2 win over Boston in Game 4.

    Lundell opened the scoring for the Panthers to cut the Bruins lead to one in the second period. He then set up Sam Bennett on the power play to tie the game at two early in the third period. Lundell has been a solid source of offense for Florida as a depth player -- the third-line center has one goal and six assists in nine contests so far this postseason. Lundell and the Panthers will attempt to close out the series Tuesday in Florida.

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  • Jeremy Swayman BOS G
    Bruins' Jeremy Swayman: Solid outing in loss
    1h ago

    Swayman made 38 saves on 41 shots in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Panthers in Game 4.

    Swayman was stellar Sunday night but it wasn't enough as Boston was heavily outplayed by Florida in the loss. The 25-year-old netminder was provided with a two-goal lead in the first period before the Panthers scored three unanswered goals over the final two frames. Swayman and the Bruins find themselves on the brink of elimination heading back to Florida for Game 5 on Tuesday. Overall this postseason, the Boston goaltender has a 5-5 record with a 2.28 GAA and a .931 save percentage.

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  • Sergei Bobrovsky FLA G
    Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Three straight wins
    2h ago

    Bobrovsky made 16 saves on 18 shots in Sunday's 3-2 win over Boston in Game 4.

    It was another light workload in net for the Russian netminder -- this was the third consecutive matchup that Boston has failed to top 18 shots on goal. Bobrovsky was beaten twice in the first period but kept the door shut over the final 40 minutes of the contest. It's also the third straight game that the 35-year-old goaltender has allowed two goals or less. Overall this postseason, Bobrovsky is 7-2 with a 2.55 GAA and an .892 save percentage. Game 5 of this series is Tuesday in Florida.

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