All articles tagged with #roster changes
After 59 games with the Padres, Nick Castellanos was designated for assignment as San Diego shifts toward a younger, more versatile roster and a role he didn’t embrace as a part-time contributor; he batted .191 with four homers during his time in San Diego, and the club says the move aligns with its playing-time plan and roster fit.
Former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington has informed the UFC that he is retiring from active competition. His last UFC bout came in December 2024 (a loss to Joaquin Buckley), leaving him with a 12-5 UFC record and a resume featuring wins over Masvidal, Woodley, dos Anjos and Lawler. At 38, Covington has remained active in wrestling circles, including RAF events with wins over Luke Rockhold and Dillon Danis and a May 30 bout against Chris Weidman. The piece also notes Mayra Bueno Silva and Brad Riddell have been removed from the UFC roster; Silva went winless in her last six fights, and Riddell endured a three-fight stoppage streak before withdrawing from a 2024 bout.
WWE announced a wave of talent releases on April 24, 2026, listing wrestlers such as Aleister Black, Zelina Vega, Kairi Sane, Alex Shelley, Chris Sabin, Santos Escobar, Apollo Crews, Nikki Cross, Joe Gacy, Uncle Howdy/Bo Dallas, Dexter Lumis, Erick Rowan, Zoey Stark, Alba Fyre, Andre Chase, Dante Chen, Tyson DuPont, Tyriek Igwe, Luca Crusifino, Tyra Mae Steele, Malik Blade, Chris Island, Sirena Linton, Trill London and Francois Prinsloo, with updates possible as more cuts are reported; coverage credited to Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net and other outlets.
On3 unveils a way-too-early Top 25 for the 2026-27 season as rosters continue to take shape post-portal window, with Florida No. 1 thanks to the return of Thomas Haugh and a cast of returning veterans and transfers. Michigan, Duke, UConn, Michigan State, Houston, Illinois, Arkansas, Arizona and Purdue make up the top 10, each accompanied by notes on key returns, additions and departures. The 11-25 slate features Indiana, Alabama, Texas Tech, Texas, Tennessee, Gonzaga, Iowa State, Vanderbilt, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, North Carolina, St. John's, UCLA, and USC, while Louisville, Miami and Virginia are flagged as not yet at eight players but expected to enter the mix once rosters are full. The piece emphasizes the rankings will be updated as offseason moves continue and NBA decisions aren't final for every player.
After its Elite Eight run, No. 7 Michigan women’s basketball will have two open roster spots following the graduation of three players and Macy Brown’s ACL injury, as freshman guard McKenzie Mathurin enters the transfer portal. Mathurin appeared in 25 games, averaged 3.5 points and shot 38.9% from three, and was ESPN’s No. 39 recruit with additional international experience. Michigan plans to add two incoming freshmen, Fope Ayo and Devin Cosgriff, and pursue portal targets to fill guard and center roles.
The article grades every NFL team after the first wave of 2026 free agency, assessing whether each is better or worse than 2025 and highlighting key additions and losses. With the draft looming on April 23 and more offseason moves ahead, several teams (e.g., Patriots, Bills, Ravens, Cowboys, Titans, Panthers, Rams, Saints, Raiders, Giants) are labeled better, while others (e.g., Dolphins, Bears, Seahawks, Cardinals, Jaguars) are deemed worse or uncertain, reflecting a fluid, year‑long roster-building process.
The Packers are reshaping their defense during the legal tampering period, adding a cornerback and a linebacker, reloading for the 2026 season while releasing Nate Hobbs and signing Benjamin St-Juste to a two-year deal, with more moves expected once the league year officially opens.
Massoma Endene is no longer on Iowa's wrestling team, leaving the 197-pound lineup in flux as the Hawkeyes prepare for a Penn State dual. With Endene out, redshirt freshman Brody Sampson and freshman Harvey Ludington are in the mix for Friday's home dual vs. top-ranked Penn State, with Brands stressing a week-to-week, smart approach for Ludington. Angelo Ferrari remains dominant at 184 pounds, and Ryder Block aims to rebound against a top opponent (Shayne Van Ness) after a loss, as Iowa readies for the Penn State showdown.
The Buffalo Bills signed linebacker Baylon Spector to the active roster and placed wide receiver Joshua Palmer on Injured Reserve ahead of the Wild Card game against the Jaguars, while also elevating Andre Jones Jr. and Frank Gore Jr. for the game.
The New England Patriots signed DT Jeremiah Pharms Jr. to their practice squad and released CB Brandon Crossley, as part of their recent roster adjustments.
The Dallas Cowboys unexpectedly waived cornerback Trevon Diggs, signaling potential major changes in their defense, which has struggled this season. This move may be the first of many as the team looks to rebuild its roster and improve performance, including possible changes in coaching and personnel at multiple levels of the defense.
The Kansas City Chiefs placed quarterback Patrick Mahomes on Injured Reserve after his ACL surgery, ending his season, and made several roster moves including activating Zacch Pickens and re-signing Jimmy Holiday, with potential returns for Jake Briningstool and Nazeeh Johnson.
The Phillies' recent postseason failures, including a fourth straight loss and poor performance in key moments, suggest significant roster changes are imminent, especially in the offense and possibly the starting rotation, as the team seeks to overcome psychological and strategic hurdles to contend for a title again.
The Ravens traded Odafe Oweh to the Chargers for Alohi Gilman, signaling a wakeup call for the team amid a 1-4 start, with players like Kyle Van Noy emphasizing the need to focus on controllable aspects and adapt to the NFL's ever-changing environment.
The article grades the projected starting lineups of all 30 NBA teams after the offseason, highlighting the strengths, weaknesses, and potential issues of each lineup based on recent roster changes, player performances, and health considerations.