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C. Kirksey - LB

Packers signed LB Christian Kirksey to a two-year, $16 million contract.

It's a better than expected deal for Kirksey, who is coming off two injury-shortened years. Kirksey reunites with DC Mike Pettine, who coached him for a pair of seasons with the Browns. This should help improve a Packers run defense that was among the worst in the league. Signing Kirksey suggests the Packers may let free agent Blake Martinez walk.

Added Mar 16 9:23 am (EST)

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C. Kirksey - LB

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports free agent LB Christian Kirksey is visiting the Bills on Friday.

Kirksey reportedly had three visits lined up the moment he was released from Cleveland, and Buffalo (along with the Raiders and Packers) round that tour out. 28 in August and coming off two injury-wrecked seasons, it would not be shocking to see Kirksey land a one-year 'prove it' deal in the short-term. He notably made 16 appearances in each of his first four seasons in the league prior to injury.

Added Mar 13 12:52 pm (EST)

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C. Kirksey - LB

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports free agent LB Christian Kirksey is visiting the Packers on Thursday.

Kirksey has already visited the Raiders. More teams are reportedly interested, so it wouldn't be surprising if this isn't the last trip the former Browns LB takes. The Packers certainly have a pressing need to fix their run defense, as only the Dolphins allowed more adjusted line yards per rush in 2019 (Football Outsiders). Kirksey played in 71 games with the Browns from 2014-2018 before appearing in just two games during his injury-shortened 2019 campaign.

Added Mar 12 9:18 am (EST)

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C. Kirksey - LB

Free agent LB Christian Kirksey is visiting the Raiders on Wednesday.

Kirksey reportedly lined up at least three visits immediately after his release from the Browns, and we now know Las Vegas was one of them. The Raiders need linebacker help, and Kirksey is one of the top options on the market. If they strike out with Kirksey, expect Vegas to address the position with a Day 1 or Day 2 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Added Mar 11 12:10 pm (EST)

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C. Kirksey - LB

ESPN's Dan Graziano reports free agent LB Christian Kirksey has already lined up three visits.

Graziano does not specify the teams, so this could just be agentspeak. Going on 28, Kirksey is coming off two injury-wrecked years. He has been an every-down player in the past. Teams will surely be willing to gamble on a second chance.

Added Mar 10 5:57 pm (EST)

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C. Kirksey - LB

Browns released LB Christian Kirksey.

"Christian Kirksey has been a vital member of our organization for the last six seasons because of his contributions on and off the field," Browns general manager Andrew Berry said. Plagued with injuries the past two seasons, Kirksey has appeared in just nine of a possible 32 games (including two last year) due to season-ending hamstring and pectoral ailments. This transaction saves the Browns $7.55 million in cap space ahead of the new league year.

Added Mar 10 11:22 am (EST)

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C. Kirk - WR

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Kirk admitted that the ankle injury he sustained Week 4 troubled him in the second half of the season, but the wideout said he won't require surgery during the offseason, Kyle Odegard of the Cardinals' official site reports. "It's not a fun deal, but I didn't want to miss any more games," Kirk said, who sat out three contests before returning to action Week 8. "If I can get out there and contribute and help the team, I'm going to do it. But to get to the offseason and get healthy and get [the ankle] 100 percent, I can't wait to get it right."

Kirk said the ankle in question was "rolled up on" several times after he returned from the three-game absence, but he still finished with 68 receptions for 709 yards and three touchdowns, falling just short of beating out Larry Fitzgerald (75-804-4) for top honors in all categories among Arizona receivers. He'll likely take the next few weeks off to get the ankle right but otherwise shouldn't face any restrictions during his offseason training.

Added Dec 30 1:59 pm (EST)

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C. Kirk - WR

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Kirk caught seven of 10 targets for 60 receiving yards during Sunday's 31-24 loss to the Rams.

While Kirk's final 2019 stat line illustrates marked improvement from the totals he established in targets (68), receptions (43) and receiving yards (590) during his rookie campaign, the 23-year-old wideout was largely a hit-or-miss commodity outside of his absurdly productive Week 10 outing against Tampa Bay. Kirk accounted for six catches, 138 yards and three touchdowns during a matchup against the Buccaneers' porous pass defense, but he otherwise averaged 5.2 catches and 47.6 yards per game with zero TDs across his other 12 appearances. Kirk proved to be a deployable, yet largely inconsistent, fantasy asset throughout the course of 2019, but he has potential to take another leap in 2020 as he continues to build rapport with Kyler Murray.

Added Dec 29 10:46 pm (EST)

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C. Kirk - WR

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Kirk failed to catch any of his five targets and gained nine yards on two carries in Sunday's 27-13 win over the Seahawks.

While his target volume remained steady from the week before, inconsistent quarterbacking from Kyler Murray (hamstring) and backup Brett Hundley conspired to give Kirk a goose egg in catches. The second-year receiver could be working with Hundley again in Week 17 against the Rams, so don't bank on a big rebound to close out the year.

Added Dec 22 10:06 pm (EST)

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C. Kirk - WR

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Kirk (ankle) is listed as active Sunday in Seattle, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Kirk hasn't missed a game since logging DNPs in Weeks 5 through 7 due to an ankle injury. In seven contests in the meantime, his offensive snap share has ranged from 86 to 99 percent on a weekly basis. Consequently, it's no surprise Kirk is among Kyler Murray's favorite receivers, as he's gathered in 37 of 56 targets for 407 yards and three TDs while turning five carries into 60 yards during that span.

Added Dec 22 3:01 pm (EST)

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C. Kirk - WR

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Kirk (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Seattle, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Kirk's ankle injury sidelined him for the Cardinals' first practice of Week 16 and limited his participation in the final two sessions, prompting coach Kliff Kingsbury to label the receiver as a "game-day decision" entering the weekend, per Darren Urban of the team's official site. Arizona will presumably put Kirk through a workout early Sunday before rendering a verdict on his status, but barring any setbacks, the wideout appears poised to avoid the inactive list, which will be released 90 minutes prior to the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. Since missing three games on account of the ankle injury between Weeks 5 and 7, Kirk has suited up for each of Arizona's last seven games, scoring three touchdowns (all in Week 10) while averaging 5.3 receptions and 66.7 yards from scrimmage.

Added Dec 22 9:12 am (EST)

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C. Kirk - WR

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Kirk (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest at Seattle.

An ankle issue has followed Kirk since he sustained the injury Week 4 against the Seahawks. This week, he was held out of practice Wednesday before wrapping it up with back-to-back limited showings. While coach Kliff Kingsbury considers Kirk a "game-day decision" -- per Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site -- it wouldn't surprise if Kirk continues to tough it out Sunday, which will be determined about 90 minutes before the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.

Added Dec 20 8:40 pm (EST)

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D. Howard - C

LAL

Dwight Howard has opted in and will play for the Lakers in Orlando.

Dwight will head to Orlando on Thursday and plans to donate his game checks to his non-profit campaign Breathe Again. With Howard on board now, JaVale McGee's role will take a hit and Kyle Kuzma may see a few less minutes per game. But the Lakers have to be thrilled that Howard will be in uniform in hopes of helping LeBron James win his fourth title.

Added 11:03 pm (EST)

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K. Calhoun - RF

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Kole Calhoun has tested positive for COVID-19, per Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo.

Lovullo added that Calhoun is currently asymptomatic and "feeling great," but the 32-year-old outfielder will be placed in quarantine and must return two negative COVID-19 tests before being allowed to join the summer camp workouts at Chase Field. It's possible this could jeopardize his availability for the beginning of the planned 60-game schedule. Calhoun signed a two-year, $16 million free agent deal with Arizona in late December after posting a career-high 33 home runs across 152 games last season with the Angels.

Added 9:39 pm (EST)

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A. Judge - RF

NYY

Aaron Judge (rib) told reporters after Monday night's intrasquad game at Yankee Stadium that he fully expects to be ready for Opening Day.

Judge started in right field and batted second in the Yankees' "A" lineup Monday, and it all went off without a hitch. He was diagnosed this spring with a stress fracture in his first right rib -- an injury that dates back to a dive in the outfield last September -- but Judge said he resumed swinging a bat about a month ago and he looks to be at or near full strength leading into MLB's planned 60-game campaign. The 28-year-old slugger will be a threat for the MLB home run crown this summer if he can avoid further setbacks.

Added 9:18 pm (EST)

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C. Price - G

MTL

Carey Price was on the ice Monday with members of the Canadiens for the first time since the start of Phase 2 of the NHL Return to Play Plan.

Montreal is getting ready for a Stanley Cup Qualifier matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins with training camps tentatively scheduled to begin on July 13. The Canadiens and Penguins will play in a best-of-five series that is slated to begin in August. The team's ability to advance to the Stanley Cup Playoffs may hinge primarily on the play of Price, who was having a streaky 2019-20 season prior to the pause.

Added 8:41 pm (EST)

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J. Toews - C

CHI

Jonathan Toews joined some teammates for a voluntary skate on Monday.

This marks Toews' first time on the ice with the Blackhawks since the NHL paused the 2019-20 season on March 11. Training camps are slated to start on July 13 and the beginning of the Stanley Cup Qualifier round is tentatively scheduled for August 1. Chicago is in line to face the Edmonton Oilers in a best-of-five series. Toews had 18 goals and 60 points in 70 games prior to the season being put on hold.

Added 8:31 pm (EST)

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S. Bobrovsky - G

FLA

Florida coach Joel Quenneville hopes to see Sergei Bobrovsky step up during the Stanley Cup Qualifier round.

"He's got a chance to win for us and to prove that he's a top goalie in the game," Quenneville tolf "The Joe Rose Show" on WQAM-AM last Wednesday. "But goaltending, especially right off the bat, it's going to be so important for teams. Everybody has to get a groove off the bat. I think [Bobrovsky] is doing everything he can to help himself. I think it's a great opportunity for him to put this season, where all of a sudden we're only going to remember how he finishes, and let's go from there. That could really add a lot of confidence to our team and [Bobrovsky] as well." Bobrovsky inked a seven-year contract with the Panthers last summer worth $70 million, but he failed to live up to expectations in 2019-20. He sat four games prior to the pause of the campaign because of a lower-body injury, but he's healthy now and he's expected to be highly motivated. Florida is set to play against the New York Islanders in the Stanly Cup Qualifier round.

Added 8:18 pm (EST)

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T. Glasnow - SP

Tyler Glasnow has yet to join the Rays for summer camp.

There's a chance he's one of the players affected by COVID-19 testing delays. Or maybe there has been a positive diagnosis. Teams are being quiet in some (most?) cases. Glasnow, 26, looks like an emerging fantasy ace entering MLB's planned 60-game campaign after posting a 1.78 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, and 76/14 K/BB ratio over 60 2/3 innings (12 starts) last season. Starting pitchers will likely be limited to 10-12 starts this year.

Added 8:03 pm (EST)

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A. Meadows - RF

Austin Meadows has not been spotted at summer camp workouts since Friday.

Meadows apparently passed the initial COVID-19 intake testing, as he was present for the Rays' first official workout at Tropicana Field. Perhaps his subsequent test results have been delayed. Randy Arozarena, Yonny Chirinos, Tyler Glasnow, and Jose Martinez were also missing this weekend and again on Monday.

Added 8:00 pm (EST)

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