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Underdog’s James Palmer reports Colorado WR/DB Travis Hunter will run routes at his pro day.
It’s not much, but at least it’s something. After skipping out on testing at the NFL Scouting Combine, Hunter was reportedly going to avoid all workouts at Colorado’s pro day, which is taking place today. Now, one of the premiere talents in the draft will put his route running on display for the scouts and quarterback Sheduer Sanders, who will throw at the event. How Hunter is deployed in the pros remains unknown, but the two-way star caught 153 passes for 1,979 yards and 20 touchdowns in his two seasons at Colorado and is viewed by some as the top receiving talent in the draft. He’s a virtual lock to go top five in this month’s draft and could go as high as No. 2 to the Browns if they prefer to pass on a quarterback.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport said Derek Carr is “believed” to have injured his throwing shoulder during the 2024 season.
NBC Sports’ ProFootballTalk reports that “Titans cornerback L’Jarius Sneed is facing a lawsuit for at least $1 million after an incident in the parking lot of a car dealership December.
The individual suing Sneed reportedly alleges that either “Sneed or Sneed’s personal assistant shot at him while” parked at a car dealership. The individual’s lawyer also claims that there is video evidence to support the allegation. Other details are currently unknown. Sneed also rehabbing a quad injury suffered in-season last year.
Aaron Civale suffered a setback in his recovery from a strained hamstring and is currently being evaluated.
Civale resumed throwing at the beginning of April and the thought was that he was closing in on a minor league rehab assignment. It’s unclear how big of a setback he suffered and how long it will extend his timeline. Expect the Brewers to have more clarity on his status over the next couple of days.
Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) will make his first minor league rehab start at Triple-A Nashville on Saturday.
The 32-year-old right-hander has made it all the way back from shoulder surgery and is finally ready for live game action. He’s expected to work four innings and throw around 65 pitches in his first start. He’s expected to need three outings there before he’s ready to join the Brewers’ rotation at the end of April.
Austin Slater was a late scratch from the White Sox’ starting lineup for Friday night’s contest against the Red Sox.
No word yet on the reason for the late scratch. Slater had been slated to start in right field and bat third for the White Sox. Brooks Baldwin will replace him in the lineup and will start in right field against Sean Newcomb and the Red Sox on Friday evening.
Jose Alvarado, Elfrid Payton, Keion Brooks Jr., Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Kylor Kelley will start Friday’s game against the Heat.
Alvarado returns from a calf injury that sidelined him for Thursday’s loss to the Bucks. However, he replaces Antonio Reeves in the starting lineup, not Payton. The other change of note is Kelley, who will start due to the absences of Yves Missi and Karl Matkovic.