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Marvin Harrison Jr. ARI WRCardinals' Marvin Harrison: Returning to practice Tuesday
24m agoHarrison (cramps) will practice Tuesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Harrison didn't finish practice Sunday due to what coach Mike LaFleur described as cramping. However, the 2024 first-rounder is fine after Monday's day off and will return to the mix Tuesday. As the coming campaign approaches, Harrison, who is entering his third year as a pro, is slated to reprise his starting role for the Cardinals alongside fellow WR Michael Wilson. The 23-year-old is coming off a 2025 regular season in which he caught 41 of 73 passes for 608 yards and four TDs in 12 contests, but if he's able to stay healthy while building a strong rapport with expected starting QB Jacoby Brissett, steady volume in the passing game should be available for Harrison in 2026.
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Cody Hardy NO TESaints' Cody Hardy: Placed on non-football illness list
30m agoThe Saints placed Hardy (illness) on the active/non-football illness list Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Hardy is an undrafted free agent out of North Carolina State. If the tight end cannot get back to his peak physical condition, it is unlikely he will be able to compete with third-round rookie Oscar Delp or Moliki Matavao for the No. 3 tight end spot.
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John Michael Gyllenborg KC TEChiefs' John Michael Gyllenborg: Placed on injured reserve
35m agoThe Chiefs placed Gyllenborg (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Gyllenborg sprained his knee in late July and will need to miss some time. The tight end was moved to IR alongside defensive end Ethan Downs (knee), so the Chiefs now have two roster spots available for the start of training camp Wednesday morning.
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Thomas Fidone II NYG TEGiants' Thomas Fidone: Activated from active/PUP list
42m agoThe Giants activated Fidone (foot) from the active/PUP list Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Fidone sustained a foot injury in late November of 2025 and underwent a cleanup procedure for the issue in early June. The tight end has recovered from the procedure and is all set to begin practicing with the team again. New acquisition Isaiah Likely is set to take the No. 1 tight end role, with Theo Johnson ready to do the dirty work as the secondary option. Fidone will battle with Chris Manhertz in camp for the opportunity to be included in 13-personnel sets during the 2026 season.
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Denzel Ward CLE CBBrowns' Denzel Ward: Gets contract extension
1h agoWard (neck) and the Browns have agreed to a two-year, $62.2 million contract extension, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Per the report, Ward's new deal -- which includes $52.3 million guaranteed -- makes him the highest paid defensive back in NFL history for the second time in his career. Ward was limited during team drills during the Browns' minicamp last month, but is presumably past the issue ahead of training camp and is thus set to reprise his starting cornerback role for the team.
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Tyrell Shavers BUF WRBills' Tyrell Shavers: Starts camp on PUP list
1h agoThe Bills placed Shavers (knee) on the active/PUP list Tuesday, Matt Parrino of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.
Shavers tore his ACL during the Bills' 27-24 win over the Jaguars in the 2025 wild-card round. Shavers played in all 17 regular-season games during the 2025 season, catching 15-of-23 targets for 245 yards and one touchdown. It remains to be seen where the 26-year-old fits into the 2026 Bills' offensive scheme, as Joshua Palmer is returning from an ankle issue, and the team drafted Skyler Bell in the fourth round of the 2026 draft.
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Joshua Lowe LAA LFAngels' Josh Lowe: Sitting again
3m agoLowe is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Astros, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Lowe is starting the game from the bench for the fourth time in the last five games since July 24. He seemingly has been losing playing time and the trend continues Tuesday with Wade Meckler, Mike Trout and Jo Adell as the starting outfielders for the Angels.
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Curtis Mead BOS 3BRed Sox's Curtis Mead: Lands on injured list
7m agoThe Red Sox placed Mead on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a fractured left wrist, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.
Mead was hit on the wrist by a pitch during his second at-bat while making his Red Sox debut Monday, and the 25-year-old infielder is now facing an extended stint on the IL after being diagnosed with a fracture. The team hasn't provided an estimated recovery timeline, though there is a chance he won't make it back before the end of the season. Nick Sogard will come up from Triple-A Worcester to fill the open roster spot, and Anthony Seigler will likely reclaim the starting job at second base.
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Braden Shewmake MIL 3BBraden Shewmake: Hits open market
7m agoShewmake rejected an outright assignment to Triple-A Nashville and elected free agency Tuesday, Jack Stern of BrewerFanatic.com reports.
The utility infielder was designated for assignment by the Brewers last week and had the ability to reject an outright assignment since he's been DFA'd before. Shewmake has played in 34 games between Houston and Milwaukee this year and has a .259/.270/.424 slash line with four home runs in 91 plate appearances.
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Denzer Guzman LAA 3BAngels' Denzer Guzman: Idle Tuesday
10m agoGuzman is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Astros, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Guzman had started in the last four games since July 24 for the Angels, in which he went 2-for-14 with a walk, stolen base and a run scored. As the third baseman sits the bench Tuesday, Vaughn Grissom is starting the third with Oswald Peraza fielding at second base.
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Royce Lewis MIN 3BTwins' Royce Lewis: On bench Tuesday
11m agoLewis is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals
Lewis started the previous eight games and will hit the bench after going 5-for-28 with two doubles and four steals during that stretch. Victor Carantini is getting the start at first base Tuesday for Minnesota.
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Alejandro Kirk TOR CBlue Jays' Alejandro Kirk: Not in Tuesday's lineup
15m agoKirk is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals.
Kirk started the previous two games and will get a breather Tuesday after going 2-for-7 with a walk and a strikeout. Brandon Valenzuela will step in behind the plate to catch veteran righty Shane Bieber while batting sixth.
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Johni Broome PHI PFClippers' Johni Broome: Heading to LAC
2h agoThe 76ers are trading Broome and a second-round pick to the Clippers for cash considerations Tuesday, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
The purpose of the deal for Philadelphia is to allow the team to stay under both the first and second aprons while signing LeBron James and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (finger). Broome offers the Clippers depth at center, but he's unlikely to begin the new year as part of Los Angeles' Opening Night rotation unless injuries strike the frontcourt.
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Draymond Green GS PFWarriors' Draymond Green: Returning to Warriors
4h agoGreen agreed to re-sign with the Warriors on a one-year, $27.7 million deal Tuesday, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
After declining the player option on his previous contract earlier this summer, the longtime Warrior is now set for his 15th season with Golden State in 2026-27 following the negotiation of a new pact. Green is entering his age-36 campaign this coming season and appears to be in a state of decline, but he still showed the ability to chip in across the board in 2025-26. He started all 68 of his regular-season appearances, averaging 8.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 0.9 steals in 27.5 minutes per game.
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Davion Mitchell MIA PGHeat's Davion Mitchell: Role could grow
6h agoMitchell could be in line for a larger role after Miami traded Tyler Herro in the deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sentinel reports.
With the Heat expected to lean on Mitchell as a primary backcourt facilitator, he'll have the opportunity to capitalize on the attention Antetokounmpo commands offensively. However, Mitchell's fantasy value will likely hinge on whether he can provide enough scoring to complement his defensive impact. Over 70 regular-season appearances in 2025-26, he averaged 9.3 points, 6.5 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 1.0 steals while shooting 49.0 percent from the field.
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Bam Adebayo MIA PFHeat's Bam Adebayo: New frontcourt partner incoming
6h agoAdebayo's (back) fantasy outlook should remain strong after Miami acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo, though his offensive role could shift alongside another high-usage frontcourt star, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sentinel opines.
While Adebayo may sacrifice some scoring volume, Antetokounmpo's ability to collapse defenses should create more efficient scoring opportunities, and the duo projects to form one of the league's premier defensive frontcourts. Adebayo nursed a back issue to end the 2025-26 season, but he should be a full go for training camp.
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Dalton Knecht LAL SFLakers' Dalton Knecht: Could get fresh start
6h agoKnecht could receive a larger offensive opportunity following LeBron James' departure, as the Lakers have significant scoring to replace, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
However, the additions of Matisse Thybulle and Ziaire Williams provide more competition on the wing, while Sandro Mamukelashvili adds another rotation piece in the frontcourt. Knecht's ability to emerge as a reliable perimeter scorer should ultimately determine whether he can claim a larger role in 2026-27.
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Jarred Vanderbilt LAL PFLakers' Jarred Vanderbilt: May have larger path to minutes
6h agoVanderbilt should continue to provide defensive value after LeBron James' exit from the Lakers, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Despite James' absence, the arrivals of Matisse Thybulle, Ziaire Williams and Sandro Mamukelashvili give the Lakers additional options on the wing and in the frontcourt. While Vanderbilt's rebounding and defensive versatility remain valuable, increased competition for minutes could make it difficult for him to carve out a reliable fantasy role.
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Michael Hutchinson DET GMichael Hutchinson: Calling it a career
1d agoHutchinson announced his retirement from the NHL on Monday.
After 11 seasons as a backstop across six different NHL organizations, Hutchinson has decided to hang up his goalie pads. The 36-year-old netminder compiled a 57-62-18 record, a 2.94 GAA, a .903 save percentage and six shutouts across 154 career appearances. The Barrie, Ontario native's best season came one province west in Manitoba with the Jets during the 2014-15 campaign, when he posted a 21-10-5 record, a 2.39 GAA and a .914 save percentage across 38 regular-season outings as a rookie. Hutchinson played a large role in the Jets reaching the playoffs that season, and Winnipeg fans will have the opportunity to watch him in the organization's alumni game in October.
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Andrew Mangiapane CHI LWBlackhawks' Andrew Mangiapane: Good to go
3d agoMangiapane (lower body) is expected to be ready for training camp ahead of the 2026-27 season, per TSN on Friday.
Mangiapane sat out the final two games of the 2025-26 regular season due to injury. Before finishing the year on the shelf, he had eight goals, 16 points, 58 shots on net and 65 hits across 62 appearances between Chicago and Edmonton. Mangiapane will compete for a bottom-six role with the Blackhawks during camp.
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Vyacheslav Buteyets ANA G
Ducks' Vyacheslav Buteyets: Signs overseas
4d agoButeyets signed a two-year contract with Traktor Chelyabinsk of the KHL on Friday and was subsequently loaned to the Shanghai Dragons, Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune reports.
Buteyets will opt to continue his development in the KHL rather than battle for minutes with AHL San Diego. The Ducks retain his rights as an unsigned restricted free agent, but it's unclear if he'll ever prove himself enough to be a backup option at the NHL level.
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Akira Schmid FLA GPanthers' Akira Schmid: Inks two-year deal
4d agoSchmid signed a two-year, $4 million contract with the Panthers on Friday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Schmid and Florida managed to avoid an arbitration hearing by agreeing to this deal. The 26-year-old netminder had a 16-10-6 record, 2.59 GAA and .893 save percentage in 34 regular-season appearances with Vegas in 2025-26. Florida acquired him from the Golden Knights on June 29 in exchange for a 2028 third-round pick. Schmid is likely to serve as the Panthers' No. 2 netminder behind Jacob Markstrom (undisclosed).
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Cole Sillinger CLB CBlue Jackets' Cole Sillinger: Signs three-year contract
4d agoSillinger signed a three-year, $13.875 million contract with the Blue Jackets on Friday, per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.
Sillinger and Columbus were headed toward an arbitration hearing, but that's no longer necessary. The 23-year-old Sillinger had eight goals, 33 points, 37 PIM and 112 hits in 81 regular-season appearances with the Blue Jackets in 2025-26. He's finished with 31-33 points in four of his first five regular seasons in the NHL. He has some untapped offensive upside, so perhaps he'll be able to surpass his career high of 33 points in 2026-27.
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Hurricanes' Ronan Seeley: Inks two-way deal
5d agoSeeley agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with Carolina on Thursday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Seeley made his NHL debut last season, appearing in the regular-season finale against the Islanders. The 23-year-old defenseman logged 15:12 of ice time in that game while producing two blocks. While Seeley could see a little more action this year, he's unlikely to be a mainstay on the Canes' blue line, making him a relative non-factor in fantasy contests.
