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Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki limped off the field during the first inning after getting caught stealing second base. Kevin Barral of Fish On First reported that Suzuki was removed due to discomfort in his right knee and that the team would continue to evaluate him. After the game, superstar Shohei Ohtani spoke to reporters and noted that Suzuki hadn't yet undergone imaging to determine the severity of the issue.

We were involved. We checked into it. We looked to see if it made sense, had some dialogue. I'll leave it at that. - Bears general manager Ryan Poles regarding Maxx Crosby trade discussions, confirming Chicago's participation in negotiations while remaining cautious about specific details of their involvement.

A 2022 fifth-round pick by the Commanders, Howell made his first career NFL start against the Cowboys during the regular season finale of his rookie campaign. That next season, the North Carolina ended up being a full-time starter for Washington. He went 4-13 in his 17 starts, completing 63.4 percent of his passes for 3,946 yards, 21 touchdowns, and a league-leading 21 interceptions.

Bobby McMann and Scott Laughton were asking for significant raises, which shifted Toronto's focus to trading both pending UFAs. The Edmonton Oilers, Colorado Avalanche, and Columbus Blue Jackets were among the teams in the mix for McMann before he was dealt to the Kraken, while Tampa Bay was one of the clubs eyeing Laughton.

Jake Bailey will be on the move in 2026. Bailey has agreed to a three-year deal with the Falcons, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. This will be a $9MM pact with $5MM in full guarantees. Bailey's career to date had been spent in the AFC East, but that will no longer be the case.

The Dolphins must decide what to do with Tua Tagovailoa - keep him or release him. The Dolphins must also decide whether to pursue Green Bay's Malik Willis, who spent the last two seasons with the Packers alongside Sullivan and Hafley, and is scheduled to become a free agent. And if Willis is signed to a multi-year contract for, say, $20 million a year, what happens to Sullivan's pledge to bring competition into the quarterback room?

The Washington Commanders have a surplus of salary-cap space, many roster holes to fill, and only two draft picks in the first four rounds. That dictates the general manager must be aggressive, and fans are expecting swift action. The Commanders have a chance for a quick turnaround if they can find the right upgrades.