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Nick McCloud SF CB
Bears' Nick McCloud: Lands in Chicago
13h agoMcCloud signed a one-year contract with the Bears on Monday.
In 2024, the cornerback appeared in seven regular-season games with the Giants (162 defensive snaps, 115 special-teams snaps) and eight with the 49ers (52 defensive snaps, 97 special-teams snaps), recording 25 tackles (14 solo) in total as well as a pass defensed. McCloud has 16 starts in 48 career games, and his best statistical campaign came with the Giants in 2022, when he finished the regular season with 43 tackles (35 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and seven pass breakups. He should have a chance to compete for at least a depth role in Chicago.
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Dillon Radunz TEN OG
Saints' Dillon Radunz: Heading to New Orleans
13h agoRadunz signed a one-year deal with the Saints on Monday.
The 2021 second-round pick of the Titans spent his first four seasons with the team that drafted him, starting 26 of the 31 games he appeared in over the last two years. Radunz joins a potential guard rotation that includes incumbent starter Cesar Ruiz (69 starts in 75 career regular-season games) and a slew of less proven players in Nick Saldiveri (six career starts), Landon Young (12 career starts) and Kyle Hergel (no career starts).
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Kendall Lamm MIA OT
Eagles' Kendall Lamm: Signs with Philly
13h agoLamm (undisclosed) signed a one-year deal with the Eagles on Monday, Peter Schrager of Fox Sports reports.
The offensive tackle was placed on injured reserve with an undisclosed issue by the Dolphins ahead of the team's season finale in early January. Lamm also dealt with a back injury in December. He projects as a swing tackle in Philadelphia behind All-Pros Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata.
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Ugo Amadi NO DB
Saints' Ugo Amadi: Staying in New Orleans
13h agoAmadi re-signed with the Saints on a one-year deal Monday.
The slot cornerback enjoyed his best season in 2024, recording career highs in tackles (65), solo tackles (52), sacks (2.0) and pass breakups (seven). Amadi got his chance in late October when Paulson Adebo went down with a season-ending broken femur, and he kept his spot the rest of the way. Adebo signed with the Giants earlier in March, so Amadi should at least get a chance to compete for a role with the Saints this summer.
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Tony Jefferson LAC SS
Chargers' Tony Jefferson: Decides to play again in 2025
14h agoJefferson re-signed with the Chargers on a one-year deal Monday, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.
The safety spent 2022 with the Giants, worked as a scouting intern with the Ravens in 2023 and came out of retirement to play for the Chargers last season, recording 27 tackles (17 solo) in eight regular-season games. Jefferson started four of those contests and the Chargers' only playoff game due to injuries in the secondary. In 2025, he projects as a depth safety behind Derwin James and Alohi Gilman.
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Travis Vokolek ARI TE
Cardinals' Travis Vokolek: Signs tender
14h agoVokolek signed his tender with the Cardinals on Monday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
The one-year contract offer was the only one available to the tight end since he was an exclusive rights free agent. Vokolek appeared in one game and on four offensive snaps last season with the Cardinals, and he has yet to record a catch across three NFL appearances over the last two seasons. The Nebraska product likely will have to compete for a role as a depth tight end and special teamer in 2025.
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Robert Garcia TEX RP
Rangers' Robert Garcia: Headed for setup role?
5m agoGarcia served up a game-tying solo home run in Monday's exhibition game against the Royals.
After Garcia coughed up the lead in the top of the seventh, the Rangers re-took the advantage in the bottom of the frame. Manager Bruce Bochy then turned to Chris Martin in the eighth inning and Luke Jackson in the ninth to close out a three-run win. After the game, Bochy said it's "pretty close" to how he plans to deploy his late-inning relievers, Michael Bier of Foul Territory TV reports. Bochy did add that the roles are not yet completely defined, so it's possible the order of the three relievers could change.
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Chris Martin TEX RP
Rangers' Chris Martin: Could be used as setup man
11m agoMartin struck out two in a scoreless eighth inning Monday as the Rangers topped the Royals in exhibition play.
After Robert Garcia pitched the seventh inning, Martin handled the eighth and Luke Jackson closed things out in the ninth. After the game, manager Bruce Bochy said it was "pretty close" to how he plans to use his late-inning mix this season, although he added that the roles are not yet completely defined, Michael Bier of Foul Territory TV reports. Martin has been viewed as the top candidate to close for the Rangers, but Bochy might be considering him in more of a setup role. It's a situation that still lacks clarity as we close in on Opening Day.
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Davidjohn Herz WAS SP
Nationals' DJ Herz: Diagnosed with elbow UCL sprain
17m agoHerz has been diagnosed with a left elbow UCL sprain, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
Herz's velocity was down this spring, which was attributed to a "dead arm" phase, but as it turns out he's dealing with something much more significant than that. It's an injury that often requires season-ending UCL surgery, although it's not yet clear whether Herz might try the rest and rehab route first. At minimum, the lefty is likely to be out a few months, and in all likelihood, much longer.
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Richard Fitts BOS RP
Red Sox's Richard Fitts: Cruises through six innings
20m agoFitts allowed an unearned run on three hits while striking out five over six innings in Monday's exhibition game in Mexico.
Fitts got one final spring appearance ahead of what is expected to be a spot in Boston's rotation to start the regular season. Injuries to Brayan Bello (shoulder) and Lucas Giolito (hamstring) created openings, and Fitts appears to have locked down the fourth spot in the rotation. Sean Newcomb and Cooper Criswell are the finalists for the No. 5 starter slot. Fitts compiled a 2.45 ERA with 13 hits and six walks allowed while striking out 14 over 14.2 Grapefruit League innings. If all goes as planned for Bello and Giolito, Fitts' stay in the rotation will last two-to-three starts.
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Luke Jackson TEX RP
Rangers' Luke Jackson: Emerges as closer candidate
23m agoJackson struck out a pair in a perfect ninth inning to notch a save in Monday's exhibition game versus the Royals.
It was Robert Garcia in the seventh inning and Chris Martin in the eighth inning before Rangers manager Bruce Bochy handed things off to Jackson, who closed out a three-run victory. After the contest, Bochy noted that how he lined up the bullpen is "pretty close" to how he plans to deploy them in the regular season, Michael Bier of Foul Territory TV reports. The skipper added that the roles are not yet completely defined, so there's still some murkiness with this situation. Martin and Garcia had been viewed as the top two candidates to close for the Rangers, but Jackson now appears to be firmly in the mix and perhaps the favorite for saves.
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Yoniel Curet TB SP
Rays' Yoniel Curet: Opens season on Double-A IL
24m agoDouble-A Montgomery placed Curet on its 60-day injured list Saturday due to an unspecified injury.
Curet is heading into his second season as a member of the Rays' 40-man roster, but he's still a long way off from reaching the majors. He's made just five starts above the High-A level, and he looks to be in line to miss at least a couple months away from making his 2025 debut after he apparently got injured during spring training. The 22-year-old righty found immediate success with Montgomery last season following his promotion from High-A Bowling Green, turning in a 1.75 ERA while striking out 37 batters over 25.2 innings.
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Jaxson Hayes LAL C
Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Plays only 18 minutes in loss
8h agoHayes finished Monday's 118-106 loss to the Magic with four points (2-4 FG), four rebounds and one block across 18 minutes.
Hayes scored fewer than five points for just the second time since the All-Star break. The big man saw a significant decrease in playing time Monday, as Rui Hachimura and LeBron James both received a bump in minutes during their second game back from extended absences. The club may decide to utilize Dorian Finney-Smith at the center position more often to give Hachimura more playing time, which could result in Hayes seeing a slight decrease in minutes moving forward.
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LeBron James LAL SF
Lakers' LeBron James: Well-rounded outing in loss
8h agoJames finished with 24 points (9-18 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), seven assists and six rebounds over 38 minutes during Monday's 118-106 loss to Orlando.
The superstar finished as the Lakers' second-leading scorer behind Luka Doncic (32 points) in the loss. James saw a fairly significant bump in his playing time during his second matchup back from a seven-game absence due to a left groin strain. However, the 40-year-old failed to hit a three-pointer for just the ninth time on the season. The Lakers will likely continue to manage James' playing time ahead of the playoffs, especially during back-to-back sets.
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Luka Doncic LAL PG
Lakers' Luka Doncic: Drops 32 points in loss
8h agoDoncic notched 32 points (9-23 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 10-11 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 38 minutes during Monday's 118-106 loss to the Magic.
The superstar point guard tied Franz Wagner for the game-high mark in points, albeit in a losing effort. Doncic has recorded 30 or more points in three consecutive contests, including in eight out of his last 10 games. Additionally, the 26-year-old stuffed the stat sheet, logging his 23rd outing of the season with at least seven rebounds and seven assists. Doncic has also been efficient from three-point range of late, shooting 50.0 percent from beyond the arc in his last three appearances.
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Cory Joseph ORL PG
Magic's Cory Joseph: Ties season high in win
8h agoJoseph totaled five points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), five assists and four rebounds in 17 minutes during Monday's 118-106 victory over the Lakers.
The veteran point guard made his sixth consecutive start due to Cole Anthony (toe) being sidelined. Joseph tied his season-high mark in assists during his limited playing time. The 33-year-old has been a mainstay in the starting five of late, though he has received less playing time than Anthony Black over Orlando's last two outings, which could become a trend until Anthony returns from the toe injury.
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Anthony Black ORL PG
Magic's Anthony Black: Impresses off bench in win
9h agoBlack amassed 17 points (7-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt), six assists, five rebounds, one block and one steal across 30 minutes during Monday's 118-106 win over the Lakers.
Black led the second unit in scoring during an extremely efficient outing Monday. The 21-year-old struggled over his first seven appearances in March, during which he had averaged only 6.6 points while shooting 35.9 percent from the field. However, Black has scored in double figures in three of his last four appearances, averaging 13.5 points while shooting 64.5 percent from the field. The second-year combo guard has also recorded six assists in back-to-back games.
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Jayson Tatum BOS PF
Celtics' Jayson Tatum: Doesn't return Monday
9h agoTatum didn't return to Monday's game against the Kings after suffering a left ankle sprain. He recorded 25 points (8-15 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 4-8 FT), eight assists and seven rebounds in 26 minutes prior to exiting.
Tatum was able to remain in the game to shoot his free throw after Domantas Sabonis was assessed a Flagrant 1 foul that inadvertently caused Tatum's ankle injury, but he limped to the locker room almost immediately after. The team later put out an update listing him as doubtful to return, so it was no real surprise that he didn't check back in, especially given a comfortable Boston lead throughout the fourth quarter. While Tatum wasn't made available to the media after the matchup, it was reported that he was in good spirits at his locker wearing sneakers on both feet, per Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe, which is typically a good sign following an ankle injury. The star forward can be considered day-to-day until the team has time evaluate Tatum's ankle further.
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Declan Chisholm MIN D
Wild's Declan Chisholm: Departs Monday's game
10h agoChisholm sustained an undisclosed injury after blocking a shot in Monday's 3-0 loss to Dallas, according to Joe Smith of The Athletic.
Chisholm logged two PIM and two blocked shots in 7:51 of ice time before exiting. Head coach John Hynes did not have an update on the left-shot blueliner's status after the game, and with Jonas Brodin dealing with a lower-body injury, the Wild may have to recall a defenseman from AHL Iowa ahead of Tuesday's home matchup against the Golden Knights.
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Petr Mrazek DET G
Red Wings' Petr Mrazek: Injured in Utah
12h agoMrazek (undisclosed) will not return to Monday's game in Utah.
Mrazek was injured less than two minutes into the contest and was immediately replaced in goal by Alex Lyon. The Red Wings have Cam Talbot on the roster in addition to Lyon, so they wouldn't need to recall a goaltender from the minors if Mrazek is forced to miss any time. Detroit concludes its road trip Tuesday in Colorado, so an update on the 33-year-old's status may not be known until the club returns home.
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Elmer Soderblom DET LW
Red Wings' Elmer Soderblom: Suiting up in Utah
13h agoSoderblom (undisclosed) will be in the lineup Monday against Utah.
Soderblom will fill a third-line role alongside J.T. Compher and Vladimir Tarasenko on Monday. The 23-year-old Soderblom has accounted for three goals, six helpers, four PIM, 29 shots on goal, 41 hits and a plus-1 rating over 22 appearances this season.
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Cam Crotty MIN D
Wild's Cameron Crotty: Returns to minors
13h agoCrotty was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Monday.
Crotty was recalled from AHL Iowa on Sunday on an emergency basis, but his services weren't needed Monday versus the Stars. He has eight helpers over 56 minor-league appearances in 2024-25.
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Liam Ohgren MIN LW
Wild's Liam Ohgren: Sent down Monday
13h agoOhgren was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Monday.
The Wild currently have 12 healthy forwards on the roster after sending Ohgren to the minors, so he could be back with the big club in short order. This move could also signal that one of Marcus Foligno (upper body) or Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) is close to returning, but that remains to be seen. Ohgren has two goals and five points across 24 outings with Minnesota this season.
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Shea Theodore LV D
Golden Knights' Shea Theodore: Closing in on return
14h agoTheodore (arm) is with the club on its three-game road trip and is on track to return to the lineup this week, according to Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal on Monday.
Theodore will need to be activated from long-term injured reserve in order to be eligible to suit up. The smooth-skating blueliner returned to practice last week in a non-contact jersey, though it's unclear if he has upgraded to full contact as of Monday. Kaedan Korczak and Ben Hutton will more than likely be Vegas' extra defensemen once Theodore is ready to return. The 29-year-old Theodore could be eased back into action once he's in the lineup, but he should eventually replace Noah Hanifin on the No. 1 power-play unit.