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Braelon Allen: Pushing 250 pounds
Allen is up to 250 pounds for OTAs after playing at 238-240 last year, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports. In terms of physical measurements, Allen is perhaps the closest thing to Derrick Henry among NFL running backs, now pushing 250 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. The concern is that Allen was already a far cry from Henry in terms of speed and agility when playing at his (relatively) lighter weight of 238-240 pounds. The 22-year-old looks like a DE or OLB at first glance, and he told reporters Wednesday that his body-fat percentage is at an all-time low. Allen also said he's back at full strength after undergoing season-ending surgery on an MCL injury last fall. He's the youngest player from the 2024 draft class -- younger than most incoming rookies, in fact -- and is again positioned to compete with fellow 2024 draft pick Isaiah Davis for backup work behind long-time starter Breece Hall. It's also possible Allen and Davis have distinct roles, with the former more focused on power rushing and the latter more geared toward passing downs.Read More -
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Eli Stowers: Dealing with minor injury?
Stowers appears to have a lower-body injury and isn't doing much at Wednesday's practice, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. The rookie second-round pick has a sleeve over his right leg and reportedly hasn't been doing much this week. Philadelphia's first-round pick, WR Makai Lemon, has also been absent from recent practices, nursing a hamstring injury that doesn't sound overly severe. Stowers' issue doesn't sound serious either, but it's possible he'll be limited for these last few practices before the Eagles break for the summer. Nothing at this stage hints at doubt about his availability for the start of training camp in late July. The concern for Stowers' fantasy value is Dallas Goedert's continued presence in Philadelphia, not a minor injury during OTAs.Read More -
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Emanuel Wilson: Mostly working with third-stringers
Wilson has been getting most of his reps with the third-string offense at OTAs, according to Gregg Bell of The News Tribune. Wilson did a solid job filling in for an injured Josh Jacobs in Green Bay last season, so it's no surprise there was fantasy interest after Wilson signed with the RB-needy Seahawks in March on a reported one-year, $2.1 million contract. His fantasy stock has since taken a hit, in large part because the Seahawks drafted RB Jadarian Price at No. 32 overall in April. It also doesn't help that Wilson's contract is closer to $1.6 million in base value, not $2.1 million, and with only $300,000 guaranteed at signing. He may still be part of the plan to help replace Kenneth Walker (Chiefs) and Zach Charbonnet (torn ACL), but early reports out of Seattle have George Holani getting most of the first-team reps while Price mixes in some. Wilson seems to be exclusively working with the backups, at least during the media-access portions of practice.Read More
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OG Anunoby: Prolific postseason continues
Anunoby provided 28 points (9-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 7-9 FT), five rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 38 minutes during Monday's 115-111 loss to the Spurs in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Anunoby scored 28 points, eclipsing 20 points for just the second time in his past seven games. With that said, he has been arguably the most consistent player for the Knicks this postseason, averaging 18.1 points, 5/0 rebounds, 2.1 three-pointers and 2.1 combined steals and blocks in his past seven appearances.Read More -
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Josh Hart: Lands four triples in Game 3 loss
Hart ended with 16 points (6-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt), nine rebounds and five assists in 35 minutes during Monday's 115-111 loss to San Antonio in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Hart came to life on the offensive end of the floor, connecting on four three-pointers en route to 16 points. Having scored a total of just nine points in his previous three games, his offensive output was a welcome sight, albeit in a losing effort. Monday's loss sees New York clinging to a 2-1 series lead, with Game 4 scheduled for Wednesday.Read More -
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Keldon Johnson: Muted production continues
Johnson posted seven points (3-5 FG, 1-4 FT), two rebounds and one steal in 17 minutes during Monday's 115-111 win over New York in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Johnson continues to be mostly a non-factor, scoring single digits for the fourth time in the past five games. Despite being named the Sixth Maan of the Year, Johnson has been unable to carry his form from the regular season into the playoffs. In 13 appearances over the past month, he has averaged just 8.2 points and 3.4 rebounds in 17.0 minutes per game.Read More
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Rowdy Tellez: Back in big leagues with Atlanta
Atlanta selected Tellez's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday. Atlanta placed star outfielder Ronald Acuna (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list to clear room on the active roster for Tellez, an eight-year big-league veteran who will reach the majors for the first time in 2026. Though the 31-year-old Tellez showed during his time at Gwinnett that he can still hit for power (.483 slugging percentage) and get on base at a steady clip (14.7 percent), he likely won't have a path to regular playing time while he's up with Atlanta. Unless Atlanta shows a willingness to use Dominic Smith in the corner outfield while Acuna is on the shelf, Tellez will likely be limited to a pinch-hitting role while Smith and Matt Olson are ahead of him on the depth chart at designated hitter and first base, respectively.Read More -
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Ronald Acuña: Lands on IL with strained hamstring
Atlanta placed Acuna on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a strained left hamstring. Acuna injured his hamstring during Tuesday's loss to the White Sox while trying to beat out an infield single. The outfielder missed a little over two weeks of action in May with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, though it's unclear what the grade of strain is this time around. Atlanta could use Mauricio Dubon more in the outfield while Acuna is shelved, and Eli White should also see a playing time boost.Read More -
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Joey Bart: Starting up rehab assignment
Bart (foot) will begin a rehab assignment Wednesday at Single-A Bradenton, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. Bart has reached the final phase of his recovery process from a left foot infection, which has kept him on the 10-day injured list since May 12. Given the length of his absence, Bart could remain on assignment in the minors through the weekend before the Pirates evaluate him for a return during their six-game road trip next week. Prior to being deactivated, Bart had produced a .669 OPS over 62 plate appearances on the season.Read More
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B. Howden Golden Knights F 
14 hours agoBrett Howden: Lights lamp Tuesday
Howden scored a goal and added two hits in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Hurricanes in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Howden has yet to be held off the scoresheet against Carolina, racking up four goals and two assists over four contests. His tally Tuesday tied the game at 3-3 in the second period, but the Golden Knights weren't able to pull ahead. Howden has a playoff-best 14 goals -- two more than his regular-season total -- and has added four assists, 37 shots on net, 58 hits and a plus-14 rating over 20 appearances this postseason.Read More -
M. Stone Golden Knights F
14 hours agoMark Stone: Pots goal in Game 4 loss
Stone scored a goal on five shots and added six hits in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Hurricanes in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Stone has scored four goals and added an assist over six games since he returned from a lower-body injury. The winger got the Golden Knights on the board with a goal off a rush in the first period. He's up to seven tallies, 12 points, 34 shots, 31 hits and a minus-1 rating through 15 playoff appearances. Stone has been back in a top-six role lately after initially playing on the third line following his injury.Read More -
W. Karlsson Golden Knights F
15 hours agoWilliam Karlsson: One of each in loss
Karlsson scored a goal and added an assist in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Hurricanes in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Karlsson earned both points in the second period to help the Golden Knights erase a two-goal deficit. He has picked up four points, seven shots on net and a plus-6 rating over four contests against the Hurricanes. Overall, the center has three goals, six helpers, 23 shots, 12 blocked shots and a plus-11 rating as a reliable top-six forward.Read More
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