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Alaina GetzenbergOct 25, 2025, 04:24 PM ET CloseAlaina Getzenberg covers the Buffalo Bills for ESPN. She joined ESPN in 2021. Alaina was previously a beat reporter for the Charlotte Observer and has also worked for CBS Sports and the Dallas Morning News. She is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley. CHARLOTTE -- Buffalo Bills first-round pick Maxwell Hairston is in line to make his NFL debut after the cornerback was activated off injured reserve on Saturday.

The Twins gutted their roster at the trade deadline, fired their manager after the season and still haven't divulged any information on their new limited partners who bought a heavy share of the club. To call morale "low" among fans would be an egregious understatement, and the looming offseason doesn't offer much reason for optimism. Guaranteed Contracts Other Financial Commitments $30MM owed to Astros through 2028 as part of Carlos Correa trade ($10MM annually)

CLEVELAND - Miami Dolphins linebacker Tyrel Dodson cleared concussion protocol and will be available for Sunday's game against the Browns in Cleveland. The Dolphins, as they traveled Saturday, removed Dodson from the team's injury report. Coach Mike McDaniel said Friday he was "hopeful and confident" Dodson would clear the NFL's five-step protocol to return to play from a concussion before the game, but Friday came and went without such a development. Miami's middle linebacker suffered the concussion in the Oct. 5 loss to the Carolina Panthers and missed last week's home defeat to the Los Angeles Chargers.

Mukhamadullin's injury, and those to John Klingberg (lower body) and Timothy Liljegren (upper body), will thrust Vincent Iirio into the Sharks' lineup on Friday, one day after he was claimed off waivers from the Washington Capitals. Rookie Sam Dickinson will also dress on Friday, marking his third straight game. Iorio, listed at 6-foot-4 and 220 pounds, has one assist in nine career NHL games. He spent all of last season with Hershey of the AHL, with his last NHL game coming on April 16, 2024, when the Capitals played the Flyers in Philadelphia.

The Baltimore Ravens are releasing safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson a week after signing him to their practice squad. Gardner-Johnson's agent Kevin Conner said the Ravens and the veteran defensive back came to "an amicable mutual decision." Garnder-Johnson was not added to the active roster for Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Rams, while safety Alohi Gilman, who was acquired by Baltimore in a trade with the Los Angeles Chargers last week, debuted and made seven tackles.

Here are the latest moves from around the NFL,including practice squad elevations for all four teams playing on Monday Night Football: Atlanta Falcons Buffalo Bills Chicago Bears Cleveland Browns Denver Broncos Signed from the Ravens' practice squad: S JT Gray Indianapolis Colts Kansas City Chiefs New England Patriots Philadelphia Eagles San Francisco 49ers Washington Commanders Elevated from practice squad: WR Ja'Corey Brooks, WR The Bears elevated Moody to kick in their Monday night matchup with the Commanders with Cairo Santos sidelined by a quad injury.

SAN JOSE Michael Misa's brief wait to make his NHL debut with the San Jose Sharks will be coming to an end. Misa will play in his first NHL game on Tuesday when the Sharks host the Carolina Hurricanes to close out their season-opening three-game homestand, coach Ryan Warsofksy confirmed. The Sharks juggled their lines for Monday's practice, and Misa, a center, skated on the Sharks' third line with wingers Ty Dellandrea and Philipp Kurashev.

Forwards Matej Blumel and Alex Steeves, defenseman Jonathan Aspirot, and goalie Michael DiPietro were placed on waivers. All four cleared waivers and will report to Providence. The Bruins also assigned Matt Poitras to Providence, with the young center exempt from the waiver wire. Boston had until 5 p.m. on Monday to get their roster down to 23 players, with the Bruins seemingly settling all business a day earlier.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- For the second time in four weeks, the winless New York Jets released a player who made a critical mistake on special teams. Isaiah Williams, who lost a fumble on the second-half kickoff in Monday night's 27-21 loss to the Miami Dolphins, was waived on Saturday, a source told ESPN. It was another loud statement by first-year coach Aaron Glenn, who is trying to create a sense of accountability. After a Week 1 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Jets cut kickoff returner Xavier Gipson, whose late fumble proved costly in the two-point loss.

The Tigers and Mariners get their AL Division Series underway tonight in Seattle, with rookie Troy Melton starting for Detroit against former All-Star George Kirby. Both teams will go with 14 position players and 12 pitchers on their 26-man rosters for the series.... Keith and Hanifee are newcomers to the playoff roster, replacing Paul Sewald and Justyn-Henry Malloy. Right ribcage inflammation has kept Keith from playing since September 18, and he wasn't quite ready to go for the Tigers' wild card series against the Guardians.

The Boston Celtics significantly altered their roster this offseason - shedding a hefty amount of payroll by trading away two lineup regulars in Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis. Boston also wasn't able to retain other key players in free agency, as Al Horford and Luke Kornet signed with the Warriors and Spurs, respectively, out on the open market. The writing was on the wall that

The Oilers didn't make huge splashes in free agency, with their biggest addition being winger Andrew Mangiapane from Washington and Issac Howard brought in from Tampa Bay. Mangiapane will be a solid option on the wings in the Oilers top nine and has shown in the past that he's capable of a 25 to 30 goal season when put in the right position. Expect to see him used in all situations, and potentially seeing some action on the top line with McDavid throughout the season.

For the Sirens, the 2025-26 campaign is an opportunity to right the ship following consecutive last-place finishes in the PWHL's first two seasons. New York also scored the fewest goals in the PWHL last season. Every season is an opportunity to write a new story, said general manager Pascal Daoust. The Sirens are ready to bring a brand of hockey that is fast, fearless, and intelligent. From the first drop of the puck, we're chasing excellence and building something our entire community can rally behind.

The catching position in Tampa has been a revolving door for many years now. Mike Zunino got the majority of the playing time back there in the 2019 to 2022 stretch but his performance tailed off in the final year of that span. In 2023, the Rays used Francisco Mejia, Christian Bethancourt and without any of those three taking firm hold of the job.

Infielder/outfielder Josh Smith has been placed on the paternity list. Right-handers Chris Martin and Cole Winn have each been placed on the 15-day injured list. Right-handers Luis Curvelo and Jose Corniell have been recalled to take two of those spots. Infielder Donovan Solano has had his contract selected to take the third. To open a 40-man spot for Solano, right-hander Nathan Eovaldi has been transferred to the 60-day injured list.