Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Tony Watson has been placed on the IL, and José Quintana was DFA’d. It’s a day that ends in a “Y,” which means the San Francisco Giants are legally obligated to make multiple roster moves. And today’s moves bring back two players who have spent the bulk of the year on the roster, just in time for the final four regular season … [Read more...] about Johnny Cueto and Darin Ruf return
Archives for September 2021
9/30 Gamethread: Giants vs. Diamondbacks
Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images Scott Kazmir vs. Madison Bumgarner. It’s time for the final game of September, and the final game this year between the San Francisco Giants and Arizona Diamondbacks. It’s an emotional one, as Madison Bumgarner will take the mound for Arizona, and face his former battery mate, Buster Posey, for the first time. The magic number for the … [Read more...] about 9/30 Gamethread: Giants vs. Diamondbacks
Jon Gruden: I’d say Josh Jacobs is “really questionable” right now
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs returned to practice on Thursday, but head coach Jon Gruden isn’t saying the running back will for sure play in Monday night’s matchup with the Chargers just yet. “We’ll have to see how it goes in the next few days,” Gruden said in his press conference after practice. “I would [more] … [Read more...] about Jon Gruden: I’d say Josh Jacobs is “really questionable” right now
Amari Cooper not complaining about only four targets in 20-point win
The Cowboys put up 41 points on Monday night. Along the way, however, highly-compensated receiver Amari Cooper saw limited opportunities. Cooper had only four targets in 65 snaps, which equates to 86 percent of the total offensive reps. On Thursday, he opted not to complain about the lack of passes sent his way. “That would [more] … [Read more...] about Amari Cooper not complaining about only four targets in 20-point win
Jaguars add Tavon Austin to the active roster, elevate K Matthew Wright
The streak remains alive, sort of. For the fourth straight week, the Jaguars have added a former high-round receiver to the active roster as a regular-season game approaches. This week, it’s the return of veteran receiver Tavon Austin — a top-10 pick in 2013 — to the 53-man roster after a stay on injured reserve. [more] … [Read more...] about Jaguars add Tavon Austin to the active roster, elevate K Matthew Wright
Seven Colts starters did not practice on Thursday, Carson Wentz limited
The Colts may not be exactly be galloping into Miami to face the Dolphins this weekend. Seven of the team’s 22 starters did not practice on Thursday, including three of Indianapolis’ offensive linemen. Head coach Frank Reich said earlier this week that it wasn’t looking good for left guard Quenton Nelson (ankle/knee) and he’s now [more] … [Read more...] about Seven Colts starters did not practice on Thursday, Carson Wentz limited
Texans cut Joey Slye
With Ka'imi Fairbairn ready to return from injured reserve, the Texans cut kicker Joey Slye on Thursday. Fairbairn pulled a groin muscle while warming up for the final preseason game. He returned to practice this week after missing the minimum three games. “I don’t think you’re going to put a player out there that can’t [more] … [Read more...] about Texans cut Joey Slye
New York commits $650,000 to consulting firms for Bills stadium effort
When figuring out how to pay for a $1.4 billion football stadium, everything else is expensive, too. Via Tom Precious of the Buffalo News, New York has retained two firms to assist with the process, with a total expected expenditure of $650,000. Both firms are based in Los Angeles. O’Melveny & Myers has a $500,000 [more] … [Read more...] about New York commits $650,000 to consulting firms for Bills stadium effort
Cowboys add Randy Gregory to practice report with knee injury
The Cowboys added defensive end Randy Gregory to the practice report Thursday. He was a full participant with a knee injury. However, Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News reports that “all is good” with Gregory and the expectation is Gregory will start Sunday against the Panthers. Gregory played 38 defensive snaps Monday night against [more] … [Read more...] about Cowboys add Randy Gregory to practice report with knee injury