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Josiah Ezirim 2005 IOLSaints' Josiah Ezirim: Goes to the Big Easy in Round 7
4m agoThe Saints selected Ezirim in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 239th overall.
Ezirim is still coming into his own as an offensive tackle. He began his career at Eastern Kentucky playing defensive line before flipping to the other side of the ball in 2022. He turned into a second-team All-American at the FCS level by the time he was done. Ezirim has tackle measurables at 6-foot-6, 329 pounds with 35-inch arms. If New Orleans can develop him, Ezirim could find footing in the league.
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Myles Cole 2005 LBJaguars' Myles Cole: Jacksonville snatches in Round 7
4m agoThe Jaguars selected Cole in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 236th overall.
Cole was remarkably unproductive at Texas Tech and before that Louisiana-Lafayette, but usually a player as athletic as Cole would go much earlier than this. At 6-foot-6, 278 pounds Cole is either a mammoth 4-3 end or an underweight 3-4 end, and wherever he lines up he'll be one of the most athletic players on the field (4.67-second 40-yard dash, 120-inch broad jump). The problem is that he was one of the most athletic players on the field at Texas Tech and Lafayette and still had almost no production to show for it. Cole is all theory, no practice for the time being after logging just 12.5 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks over 59 career games. It's intensely perplexing that he didn't do more with such great athleticism.
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Matt Lee 2005 IOLBengals' Matt Lee: Depth piece along offensive line
8m agoThe Bengals selected Lee in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 237th overall.
A three-year starter at UCF before transferring to Miami in his final collegiate year, Lee probably could add a bit more weight (301) onto his 6-foot-3 frame. That being said, he's held up specifically well in pass protection over the years and could be an interesting depth piece along multiple areas of the line for Cincy.
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Devaughn Vele 2005 WRBroncos' Devaughn Vele: Heads to Mile High City
10m agoThe Broncos selected Vele in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 235th overall.
Vele is a big, lanky wideout out of Utah with tools. He's 6-foot-4, 203 pounds with 4.47 speed and he was a longtime producer at Utah. Because he was on LDS Religious Mission upon his enrollment at Utah, he comes to the league at 26 years old, which likely factored into his falling to the seventh round. He will need to impress early to get traction because his age does not give him a ton of developmental runway, but Vele's frame and athleticism make him a potential part of the retooling Denver receiving corps. Current Bronco Tim Patrick actually stands as a decent ceiling comparison for Vele.
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Nathan Thomas 2005 IOLCowboys' Nathan Thomas: Great landing spot in Dallas
15m agoThe Cowboys selected Thomas in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 233rd overall.
Thomas was a two-year starting left tackle at Louisiana, but it's possible the Cowboys could opt to move him to guard as well. A physical blocker who relishes the point of contact, the 22-year-old seems to match Dallas' tonal scheme along the offensive line perfectly, and at minimum Thomas should provide depth at multiple positions up front.
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Jaheim Bell 2005 TEPatriots' Jaheim Bell: Interesting pick for Pats
16m agoThe Patriots selected Bell in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 231st overall.
This is a pick that Bill Belichick would have made in New England. Bell is a very interesting prospect with a "tweener" type of frame but legitimate athleticism that could get him on the field in a variety of ways. He began his career at South Carolina where he played tight end but also had a role in the run game. From 2021 to 2022, Bell caught 55 of 73 targets for 728 yards and seven touchdowns while tallying 80 rushes for 301 yards and three scores. He transferred to Florida State and continued to produce as a pass-catcher (39-503-2) but the 'Noles did not use him in the run game. At 6-foot-2 and 241, there's not a conventional role for him in an offense so New England will have to get creative. Having 4.61 speed and a 124-inch broad jump will help his cause, however. Bell may be a seventh-round selection without a conventional role, but his tools and versatility should keep him on the radar in the later rounds of dynasty drafts.
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Triston Casas BOS 1BRed Sox's Triston Casas: Moves to 60-day IL
10m agoThe Red Sox transferred Casas (ribs) to the 60-day injured list Saturday, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Casas was diagnosed with a cartilage tear in his left ribcage Friday, and it will officially cost him at least two months as he moves to the 60-day IL. The 24-year-old first baseman was optimistic Friday about returning to the lineup before the end of the season, but there is no telling when that might be, given the wide range of recovery timelines that come with his sort of injury. His roster spot will be given to Garrett Cooper, who was acquired from the Cubs on Saturday in exchange for cash and figures to take over as Boston's primary first baseman while Casas is out.
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Oneil Cruz PIT SSPirates' Oneil Cruz: Sitting with injured ankle
19m agoCruz isn't in Pittsburgh's lineup Saturday against the Giants after tweaking his ankle during Friday's game, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Cruz hurt his ankle after sliding into third base during the ninth inning of Friday's game, and it is apparently bothering him enough to warrant a day off Saturday. While he recovers, Alika Williams will start at shortstop and bat ninth.
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Mike Yastrzemski SF RFGiants' Mike Yastrzemski: Idle versus southpaw
33m agoYastrzemski isn't in the Giants' lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates, source reports.
Yastrzemski will retreat to the bench as the left-handed Martin Perez prepares to start on the mound for the Bucs. Austin Slater will step in to cover right field Saturday and bat in the leadoff spot.
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Thairo Estrada SF 2BGiants' Thairo Estrada: Returns to lineup
37m agoEstrada (hamstring) is starting at second base and batting eighth Saturday against the Pirates, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Hamstring tightness forced Estrada out of Wednesday's game against the Mets and prevented him from starting Friday, but it seems to no longer be a problem heading into Saturday's contest. The 28-year-old has gone 4-for-16 with two RBI and three runs scored across his last five games.
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LaMonte Wade SF 1BGiants' LaMonte Wade: Resting against lefty
41m agoWade isn't in the Giants' lineup for Saturday's game against Pittsburgh, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
With the Giants set to face lefty Martin Perez on Saturday, the lefty-hitting Wade will stay put in the dugout to begin the game. Wilmer Flores will start at first base instead and bat second.
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Harold Ramirez TB DHRays' Harold Ramirez: Gets a breather Saturday
45m agoRamirez is not in the Rays' starting lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Ramirez has started in each of the Rays' last four games, going 4-for-16 with two runs and a stolen base over that span. With Ramirez out of the lineup, Isaac Paredes will shift over to DH for Saturday's game, while Austin Shenton draws the start at first base with Yandy Diaz sitting due to a left pinky injury.
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Damian Lillard MIL PGBucks' Damian Lillard: Doubtful for Game 4
11m agoLillard (Achilles) is doubtful for Sunday's Game 4 versus the Pacers,
A report from Shams Charania of The Athletic on Friday hinted at this, but now the Bucks have officially listed Lillard as doubtful on their injury report. Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is also doubtful, so the Bucks will need guys like Khris Middleton, Bobby Portis and Brook Lopez to step up offensively.
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Joel Embiid PHI C76ers' Joel Embiid: Questionable for Game 4
44m agoEmbiid (knee) is questionable for Sunday's Game 4 versus the Knicks.
Embiid has been listed as questionable for every game in this series so far, but he continues to push through his knee issue and his mild case of Bell's palsy that has affected his eye. During Thursday's Game 3 win, Embiid finished with 50 points (13-19 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 19-21 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one block across 41 minutes.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL PFBucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Doubtful for Game 4
1h agoAntetokounmpo (calf) is doubtful for Sunday's Game 4 against the Pacers.
Antetokounmpo has been sidelined since missing the final three games of the regular season. Coach Doc Rivers hinted that Antetokounmpo is ramping up towards a return, but he wasn't optimistic about the forward returning for Sunday.
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Khris Middleton MIL SFBucks' Khris Middleton: Probable for Sunday
1h agoMiddleton is probable for Sunday's Game 4 against the Pacers due to a right ankle sprain.
Middleton is coming off a 42-point effort in the Game 3 loss on Friday, and the veteran forward has embraced a more prominent role on offense with Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) sidelined. Middleton is averaging 26.7 points per game in the series while logging at least 35 minutes in each game, and the probable tag suggests he shouldn't have problems handling his regular workload Sunday.
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Grayson Allen PHO SGSuns' Grayson Allen: Questionable for Game 4
2h agoAllen (ankle) is questionable for Game 4 against the Timberwolves on Sunday, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Allen didn't play in Game 3 of the series Friday, and his status is unclear, although the questionable tag leaves the door open for a return in what might be the final game of the Suns' season. Allen is averaging just 3.5 points per game while shooting a meager 20 percent from the field in his two appearances during the current series.
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Mitchell Robinson NY CKnicks' Mitchell Robinson: Questionable for Sunday
2h agoRobinson (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's Game 4 against the 76ers.
Robinson didn't participate in Saturday's practice and was spotted wearing a walking boot after Game 3 on Thursday, so his chances of playing are slim to none, given the recent developments. If that's the case, then Precious Achiuwa would operate as the primary backup behind Isaiah Hartenstein.
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Jani Hakanpaa DAL DStars' Jani Hakanpaa: Not practicing
40m agoHakanpaa (lower body) has yet to return to practice, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports Saturday.
Hakanpaa is likely not an option for Saturday's Game 3 or Monday's Game 4, and if the Stars don't win one of those games, their season is over. Hakanpaa's continued absence will keep Nils Lundkvist in the lineup on the third pairing. Hakanpaa can be considered out indefinitely until he resumes practicing with the team.
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Haydn Fleury TB DLightning's Haydn Fleury: Won't play Saturday
2h agoFleury (undisclosed) isn't expected to play in Game 4 against Florida on Saturday, per the NHL media site.
Fleury had a goal, five points, 31 hits and 40 blocks in 24 regular-season outings. He hasn't been in the lineup since April 6 because of the injury. If Fleury had been available for Game 4, he might have served as the seventh defenseman or been a healthy scratch.
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Mikhail Sergachev TB DLightning's Mikhail Sergachev: Surprise return Saturday
2h agoSergachev (leg) was activated off long-term injured reserve, per the NHL media site, which sets him up to return for Game 4 against Florida on Saturday.
Sergachev was previously ruled out for the entire first round, so this news is a huge surprise. However, Tampa Bay is down 3-0 in the series, so if the defenseman didn't come back now, then it might have been too late. He had two goals, 19 points, 36 hits and 70 blocks in 34 regular-season appearances. While Sergachev typically serves in a top-four capacity, his minutes might be limited in his first contest since February 7.
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Andrei Vasilevskiy TB GLightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Starting Game 4
2h agoVasilevskiy will protect the home net Saturday versus Florida in Game 4, per Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site.
Vasilevskiy has gone 0-3 this postseason, surrendering nine goals on 94 shots (.904 save percentage). The Lightning need a victory Saturday to avoid a four-game sweep, and the team should get a boost from having Mikhail Sergachev (leg) back in the lineup.
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Brenden Dillon WPG DJets' Brenden Dillon: Questionable for Sunday
2h agoDillon didn't receive any muscle or tendon damage as a result of the skate cut to his hand, which occurred during a scrum at the end of Friday's 6-2 loss to Colorado in Game 3. Although it's great news that he didn't suffer a more serious injury, the 33-year-old defenseman did require stitches and remains questionable for Game 4 versus the Avalanche on Sunday, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports Saturday.
Dillon has three assists, four PIM, 12 hits and six blocks while averaging 21:04 of ice time across three playoff contests this year. He also accumulated eight goals, 20 points, 92 PIM, 241 hits and 111 blocks in 77 regular-season outings. If Dillon is forced to miss any action due to the injury, then Logan Stanley will likely draw into the lineup.
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Derek Forbort BOS DBruins' Derek Forbort: Removed from LTIR
3h agoForbort (undisclosed) was activated from long-term injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.
Forbort sat out the final 20 games of the regular season and Boston's first three playoff contests. He will be an option to play in Game 4 against Toronto on Saturday, but it wouldn't be surprising if he served as a healthy scratch. The 32-year-old blueliner earned four assists, 22 shots on goal, 65 blocked shots and 68 hits in 35 appearances during the 2023-24 campaign.
