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  • Phillip Dorsett DEN WR
    Broncos' Phillip Dorsett: Back with Denver
    12m ago

    Dorsett signed with the Broncos on Monday after being released on Friday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

    The wide receiver spent 2023 with Denver's practice squad, played in two games and didn't catch any of his three targets. The 2015 first-round pick has just 21 catches over the past four seasons with four different teams. Now he'll get a chance to stick with Denver on a depth chart that includes 12 wide receivers.

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  • Jacques Patrick NYJ RB
    Jacques Patrick: Let go by Jets
    20m ago

    Patrick was waived by the Jets on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

    The running back signed with New York's practice squad in December and was signed to a reserve/future contract in January. Patrick last appeared in an NFL game in 2021 with the 49ers.

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  • John Penisini NO DT
    John Penisini: Waived by New Orleans
    25m ago

    Penisini was waived by the Saints on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

    The defensive tackle played in 32 games with the Lions between the 2020 and '21 seasons but has not appeared in an NFL game since. Penisini was waived from Carolina's reserve/PUP list in August 2023.

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  • T.J. Smith MIN DT
    Panthers' T.J. Smith: Agrees to terms with Carolina
    3h ago

    The Panthers signed Smith on Monday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

    Smith bounced back-and-forth between the Vikings' practice squad and active roster over the course of three-year NFL career, but he's now found a new home in Carolina. The 27-year-old defensive lineman has appeared in four games during his time in the league, recording 11 total tackles while playing 108 total snaps (86 defensive and 22 on special teams). He's expected to compete for a backup role on the Panthers' defense as the offseason advances.

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  • Jared Goff DET QB
    Lions' Jared Goff: Lands four-year, $212M extension
    3h ago

    The Lions signed Goff to a four-year, $212 million contract extension Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    The deal contains $170 million guaranteed, and Goff is now the highest-paid player in Lions franchise history. The 2016 No. 1 overall pick of the Rams, Goff was acquired from Los Angeles in the Matthew Stafford haul prior to the 2021 season and has resurrected his career under Detroit OC Ben Johnson. In three seasons with Detroit, Goff has completed 66.5 percent of his passes, up from 63.4 percent with Los Angeles, and has thrown for 12,258 yards with a splendid 78:27 TD:INT mark. He's lowered his turnover rate with Detroit and just helped lead the team to the NFC Championship Game last season. Goff is still just 29 years old and is locked in with the Lions for at least the next few seasons.

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  • Ke'Shawn Vaughn NE RB
    Ke'Shawn Vaughn: Dropped by New England
    3h ago

    The Patriots released Vaughn on Monday, Evan Lazar of the team's official site reports.

    The 27-year-old running back out of Vanderbilt signed a reserve/future contract with the Patriots back in January, but he's now been cut loose. Vaughn has spent the first four seasons of his NFL career with the Buccaneers, recording 384 rushing yards on 103 attempts. This move comes as New England frees up space within the 90-man roster limit, and Vaughn will now seek an opportunity to compete elsewhere.

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  • Joey Loperfido HOU LF
    Astros' Joey Loperfido: Heading to bench Monday
    3m ago

    Loperfido is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Athletics.

    With a single and a double in Sunday's 9-3 win over the Tigers, Loperfido propped his on-base percentage up to .367 for the season, but the rookie still has yet to take full control of an everyday spot in the lineup. He'll hit the bench for the second time in four games while catcher Yainer Diaz gets a day off behind the plate and serves as Houston's designated hitter. Meanwhile, Yordan Alvarez will pick up a start in left field, where Loperfido has seen most of his big-league action thus far.

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  • J.D. Davis OAK 3B
    Athletics' J.D. Davis: Losing work to Soderstrom
    6m ago

    Davis remains out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros.

    Davis has now started just once in the Athletics' last five games, as he's seemingly moved into the short side of a platoon with the lefty-hitting Tyler Soderstrom, who has recently taken over as the team's primary first baseman. The 31-year-old has supplied a career-worst .586 OPS over 83 plate appearances this season, and the non-contending Athletics don't have much incentive to give him regular playing time while he's struggling to produce.

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  • Tyler Nevin OAK 1B
    Athletics' Tyler Nevin: Sitting against righty again
    9m ago

    Nevin is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros.

    Nevin is on the bench for the fourth time in seven games, with each of those absences coming against right-handed pitching. With both Brett Harris and Tyler Soderstrom having settled into everyday roles at the corner-infield spots, the right-handed-hitting Nevin looks like he'll be limited to short-side platoon duties for the time being.

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  • Max Schuemann OAK 2B
    Athletics' Max Schuemann: Settling in as everyday shortstop
    12m ago

    Schuemann will start at shortstop and bat seventh in Monday's game against the Astros.

    Schuemann will pick up his sixth consecutive start after going 5-for-19 with a home run, two doubles, two walks, four RBI and three runs over Oakland's previous five games. He looks poised to operate as the Athletics' primary shortstop while Darell Hernaiz is on the injured list with a severe ankle sprain.

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  • J.P. Crawford SEA SS
    Mariners' J.P. Crawford: Set for rehab assignment
    16m ago

    Crawford (oblique) was active for the Mariners' batting practice Monday and he'll begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.

    Crawford has been on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 1 right oblique strain since April 25, but he appears to be on the cusp of returning to the big-league roster. He'll likely need to participate in multiple contests during his rehab assignment in Triple-A before being activated and could join the team in Baltimore ahead of their three-game series with the Orioles beginning Friday.

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  • Luis Medina OAK SP
    Athletics' Luis Medina: Set for 45-pitch sim game
    20m ago

    Medina (knee) is scheduled to throw around 45 pitches Wednesday in a simulated game at extended spring training, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

    The upcoming sim game will likely represent the final hurdle for Medina to clear in his recovery from a Grade 2 MCL sprain before he heads out on what will likely be a multi-start minor-league rehab assignment. With injuries mounting in the Oakland rotation, Medina should have a starting role with the big club waiting for him once he gets fully stretched out in the minors.

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  • Caris LeVert CLE SG
    Cavaliers' Caris LeVert: Will start sans Mitchell
    1h ago

    LeVert will start Monday's Game 4 against the Celtics, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.

    The Cavaliers, already playing without Jarrett Allen (ribs), also lost Donovan Mitchell (calf) for Game 4, so LeVert will get his first crack in the starting lineup during the postseason. Over the last two games against the Celtics, LeVert has averaged 18.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists while shooting 51.7 percent from the field. Across 10 starts during the regular season, LeVert averaged 16.2 points, 7.0 assists, 5.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 34.3 minutes.

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  • Jarrett Allen CLE C
    Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Remains out for Game 4
    1h ago

    Allen (ribs) has been ruled out for Monday's Game 4 against the Celtics, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.

    Allen will miss a seventh straight game due to a right rib contusion. Evan Mobley will continue to start at center, while Isaac Okoro slots in at power forward. Donovan Mitchell (calf) is also out, so Caris LeVert will join the first five for the first time during the postseason. Allen's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in Boston.

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  • Donovan Mitchell CLE SG
    Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Won't play Monday
    2h ago

    Mitchell (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's Game 4 against the Celtics, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

    Mitchell had been stellar over his last six postseason appearances, averaging 35.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.0 steals in 35.3 minutes. However, he suffered a strained left calf during Game 3 and will be sidelined for a critical matchup in Cleveland. With Mitchell out, Caris LeVert may slide into the starting lineup at shooting guard, while Isaac Okoro, Sam Merrill and Marcus Morris are also candidates for increased offensive roles.

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  • Tyrese Haliburton IND PG
    Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton: Considered questionable
    2h ago

    Haliburton is questionable for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Knicks due to low back spasms, a sacral contusion and a right ankle sprain.

    Despite all the injuries, Haliburton has been spectacular over the last three games, averaging 29.7 points, 7.0 assists, 5.3 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 33.7 minutes. Despite sporting a major limp following Sunday's Game 4 win, the All-Star is likely more probable than questionable heading into Game 5, but his official availability will likely be a game-time decision.

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  • Isaiah Hartenstein NY C
    Knicks' Isaiah Hartenstein: Good to go for Game 5
    2h ago

    Hartenstein (shoulder) isn't listed on New York's injury report for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Pacers.

    As expected, Hartenstein will be good to go for Game 5 after suffering a minor shoulder injury during Sunday's Game 4 loss. In New York's two wins during the Eastern Conference Semifinals, Hartenstein has averaged 13.5 points, 9.0 rebounds and 6.0 assists. However, in the two losses, the starting center totaled only 10 points, 13 rebounds and five assists.

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  • OG Anunoby NY SF
    Knicks' OG Anunoby: Will miss Game 5
    2h ago

    Anunoby (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Pacers.

    Anunoby will miss a third straight game due to a left hamstring strain. After winning the first two matchups of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Knicks have lost back-to-back games without Anunoby. Precious Achiuwa should continue to start at power forward, while Anunoby's next chance to suit up will come Friday in Game 6. Over the weekend, Anunoby was able to get a pool workout in, but he hasn't resumed running yet.

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  • Igor Shesterkin NYR G
    Rangers' Igor Shesterkin: Guarding crease Monday
    1h ago

    Shesterkin will get the starting nod for Game 5 at home against the Hurricanes, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports.

    Shesterkin was riding a seven-game winning streak to begin the playoffs before Carolina finally beat him in Game 4 on Saturday. He allowed four goals on 31 shots in the loss, the first time this postseason he's allowed more than three. He's registered an impressive .925 save percentage while facing 160 shots this series.

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  • Filip Chytil NYR C
    Rangers' Filip Chytil: Unavailable Monday
    1h ago

    Chytil (illness) will not play Monday against the Hurricanes, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports.

    On top of his illness, Chytil is reportedly also dealing with some soreness that's unrelated to the head injury that cost him nearly the entire 2023-24 campaign. He logged one shot and one hit in 12:02 of ice time during the Game 3 win against Carolina, his first game since Nov. 2. He'll be considered question for Game 6 on Thursday, if necessary.

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  • Carson Soucy VAN D
    Canucks' Carson Soucy: Receives one-game suspension
    3h ago

    Soucy was suspended for one game by the NHL Department of Player Safety on Monday for cross-checking Edmonton's Connor McDavid in Sunday's Game 3.

    Soucy received a two-minute penalty for cross-checking McDavid at the 20-minute mark of the third period in the Canucks' 4-3 win over the Oilers on Sunday. Noah Juulsen will probably replace Soucy in the lineup for Game 4 against Edmonton on Tuesday. The 29-year-old Soucy has four assists, zero shots on goal, nine blocked shots and 27 hits in nine contests this postseason.

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  • Jake Oettinger DAL G
    Stars' Jake Oettinger: Set to start Game 4
    6h ago

    Oettinger will guard the road goal in Game 4 versus Colorado on Monday, per Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News.

    Oettinger has won his last two outings, including a 28-save performance in Saturday's 4-1 victory over the Avalanche in Game 3. He has a 6-4 record with a 2.12 GAA and a .919 save percentage through 10 starts this postseason. If the Stars emerge victorious in Monday's contest, the team can take a commanding 3-1 series lead back to Dallas for Game 5 on Wednesday.

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  • Jani Hakanpaa DAL D
    Stars' Jani Hakanpaa: Remains out
    6h ago

    Hakanpaa (lower body) won't play Monday in Game 4 versus the Avalanche, according to Ryan Boulding of NHL.com.

    Hakanpaa sat out the final 13 games of the regular season and will miss his 11th straight playoff contest. It's still unclear when he will be available to return to the lineup. Hakanpaa registered two goals, 12 points, 56 shots on net, 123 blocked shots and 196 hits in 64 appearances during the 2023-24 campaign.

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  • Alexandar Georgiev COL G
    Avalanche's Alexandar Georgiev: In goal for Game 4
    7h ago

    Georgiev will patrol the home crease during Monday's Game 4 versus Dallas, Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports reports.

    Georgiev was decent in Saturday's Game 3, turning aside 19 of 21 shots, but he ultimately came away with a second straight loss to the Stars due to insufficient goal support from his teammates. He'll try to help the Avalanche even the series up at two games apiece by picking up his sixth win of the playoffs during Monday's pivotal home contest versus Dallas.

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