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Terry McLaurin Has Impressed Ron Rivera So Far
Washington Redskins second-year wide receiver Terry McLaurin has impressed his new coach Ron Rivera so far. Rivera said that McLaurin has been, "a treat" and "a guy that could be on the verge (of stardom), he really is. He reminds me so much of a D.J. Moore that we had in Carolina. Just an outstanding […]
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Aldon Smith Feels Great Despite a Long Break
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Aldon Smith reportedly "feels great" despite not appearing in an NFL game since Nov. 10, 2015. Smith said: "I still feel young. I still can move well. I still have a great knowledge of the game, if not better knowledge of the game." Smith is still just 30 years old and […]
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"There's a Role" For Adrian Peterson In The Washington Offense
Washington Redskins offensive coordinator Scott Turner said, "I have a ton of respect for Adrian...There's a role for that type of back." Adrian Peterson will be entering his age-35 season and has over 14,000 yards on his legs, but proved to still be a solid option in 2019, running for 898 yards at a 4.3 […]
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Blake Jarwin Ready To Fill Jason Witten's Shoes
Dallas Cowboys tight end Blake Jarwin will finally get his chance to be the unquestioned TE1 in Dallas this season. With Jason Witten off to Las Vegas to play with the Raiders, Jarwin is at the top of the Cowboys tight end depth chart. Not only did the Cowboys show their confidence in Jarwin by […]
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Cardinals Reopen Spring Facility; No Furloughs Planned
The St. Louis Cardinals announced that they have reopened their spring training facility (Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Florida) for "very limited" access to baseball activities. They have also notified all full-time staff that they will continue to be paid their full salaries through the end of June, and that there are no planned […]
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Deandre Baker Pleads Not Guilty To All Charges
New York Giants cornerback Deandre Baker pleaded not guilty to all eight of the charges related to the armed robbery in South Florida last week. Baker and Seahawks corner Quinton Dunbar were allegedly involved in an altercation that ended up with Baker receiving four counts of armed robbery with a firearm and four counts of […]
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Daniel Jones Focusing on Ball Security
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones had a mostly encouraging rookie season in 2019, but there were some concerning signs. Chief among them were his 18 fumbles. While following stay-at-home orders, Jones has been working on various exercises to help him keep the ball in his hands before making throws. He told reporters he has […]
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LeSean McCoy Could See Himself Returning To Eagles
Free-agent running back LeSean McCoy will be playing his 12th and likely final season in 2020, but he is currently without a team. McCoy has played for the Eagles, Bills and Chiefs and racked up over 11,000 rushing yards, six Pro Bowl appearances, two All-Pro selections and a Lombardi Trophy. He has openly said he […]
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Tyrone Crawford "Feeling Great" About the 2020 Season
Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Tyrone Crawford said that he is "feeling great" as he recovers from surgeries to both of his hips. He said he is, "feeling awesome, ready to go" for the 2020 season. Hip issues kept Crawford from playing much in 2019, as he appeared in just four games. As long as he […]
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Alex Smith Seen Working Out in Video
Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (leg) was seen working out in a birthday video posted on Instagram by his wife, Elizabeth. The video showed Smith doing cone drills, running bootlegs, and throwing the ball. Smith is still going through a now 18-month recovery for 17 surgeries that almost cost him to lose his leg and […]
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Cooper Rush Claimed By The Giants
The New York Giants claimed quarterback Cooper Rush off waivers from the Dallas Cowboys. Rush was placed on waivers after the Cowboys signed former Bengals legend Andy Dalton to backup starter Dak Prescott. Rush is reunited with Jason Garrett, who is now working as offensive coordinator for the Giants. Rush will compete with Colt McCoy […]
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Eagles Are "Married" to Carson Wentz
Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman gave quarterback Carson Wentz quite a vote of confidence on Thursday, stating "We are married to Carson Wentz. Coach Pederson & I, (team owner) Mr. Lurie & I — we are all married to Carson. We’ve shown it with our actions." That all came into question a bit last […]
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Andrew Miller Back To Normal
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Andrew Miller (fingers) has been able to get past all of the concerns he had during the early part of spring training and is back to a normal throwing program. According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Miller is on a "normal program" and is "no longer an injury update." Miller […]
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Miles Mikolas Encouraged By His Recovery
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas (forearm) has reportedly been "encouraged" by how his forearm has responded to rest and how it has recovered to some higher intensity throwing sessions. Mikolas has thrown two bullpen sessions so far, and the Cardinals think their starter will be ready to go whenever MLB is able to […]
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Brett Cecil Almost Ready For Mound Work
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Brett Cecil (hamstring) will reportedly be ready to begin throwing off a mound within the next week or two. Cecil is recovering from a severe hamstring injury and has been progressing through his rehab slowly. His throwing program will progress as the team learns more about when the baseball season […]
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Jordan Hicks Throwing Bullpen Sessions
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jordan Hicks (elbow) has progressed in his rehab from Tommy John surgery to the point where he has started throwing bullpen sessions. Cardinals president John Mozeliak says Hicks is throwing at "moderate intensity" and that everything has gone well. Hicks had surgery last June and was originally expected to be […]
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Eagles Plan to Open Up the Passing Game in 2020
The Philadelphia Eagles plan to feature more of a down-field passing game in the 2020 season, according to general manager Howie Roseman. "We want to throw the ball down the field," Roseman said, "We don’t want to be station-to-station football." The Eagles were very methodical on offense late last season, but that was mostly due […]
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Jonathan Allen Has Fifth-Year Option Exercised
The Washington Redskins exercised their fifth-year option on defensive tackle Jonathan Allen. The option keeps him under contract through the 2021 season. Allen was a first-round pick in 2017 (17th overall) and has been solid in his professional career but has certainly not lived up to his draft position. He's recorded 14 sacks in the […]
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Redskins Reportedly Keeping Their First-Round Pick
The Washington Redskins will reportedly not be trading their first-round pick, the second overall pick of the draft. They have received calls from other teams interested in acquiring the pick, but have decided to hold onto it. They "love the player that will be there for them," which is expected to be Ohio State defensive […]
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Leonard Williams To File Grievance Over Franchise Tag
New York Giants defensive lineman Leonard Williams has officially submitted his case to the NFL Players Association, who will file a grievance on his behalf over the franchise tag. Williams was tagged by the Giants and signed the tag, but he was designated as a defensive tackle by the team, whereas he argues he is […]
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Leonard Williams To Sign Franchise Tag
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams will sign the franchise tag with the team. It remains to be seen if he will be tagged as a defensive tackle or as a higher-priced defensive end, but sources confirm that Williams will indeed remain with the team. He was acquired last season and Giants general manager […]
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Paul Goldschmidt Still Working on His Sore Elbow
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (elbow) has continued working out at the Cardinals Spring Training complex in Jupiter, Florida. He has been working one-on-one with a trainer to continue preventative care and treatment on his right elbow. "Goldy" was dealing with his hurt elbow throughout Grapefruit League play, but it sounds like he […]
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Christian McCaffrey Signs Four-Year Extension
Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey agreed to sign a four-year extension that will keep him signed until 2025. The contract is worth $16 million per year, making McCaffrey the league's highest-paid running back in league history. It's been a rough go for teams signing running backs to long contracts recently, but McCaffrey is a […]
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Jeff Brigham Working on a Throwing Program
Miami Marlins pitcher Jeff Brigham (biceps) has started a throwing program in Miami. He was ticketed for the injured list to start the season, but with everything delayed, he seems likely to be ready to go once the season gets started. Brigham showed the ability to miss some bats in limited innings last season, and […]
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Jorge Alfaro Fully Recovered and Healthy
Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro (oblique) is now fully healthy, according to Marlins president Michael Hill. Alfaro got hurt during spring training and was not expected to be ready for Opening Day, but with the extra time provided by the delay of the season, Alfaro will be ready to go whenever baseball starts. Alfaro is […]
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Brett Cecil Returning to His Rehab Next Week
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Brett Cecil (hamstring) will continue his rehab process next week in his recovery from a strained right hamstring. Cecil took some time off to deal with personal issues, but Cardinals President of Baseball Operation John Mozeliak said that Cecil is feeling better. The lefty pitcher sustained the injury in one […]
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Miles Mikolas Continuing His Rehab Process
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas (arm) is continuing his rehab and has ramped up to throwing from 120 feet. Mikolas is dealing with a strained right forearm that was going to keep him out of the Opening Day rotation. He's scheduled to throw a light bullpen soon, and given the current timeline, could […]
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Kwang-Hyun Kim Discussing Return To South Korea
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Kwang-Hyun Kim is discussing a return to South Korea with his team, according to reports. Kim relocated to St. Louis from his homeland of South Korea earlier this year, but with no start date for the season in sight, Kim may be looking to return home to be with his wife […]
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Andrew Miller Continues to Make Progress
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Andrew Miller (arm, fingers) continues to make progress in his recovery even while working out away from the team. Miller said he has changed medications and continued his physical therapy, and reports that he is progressing well. Miller said, “I think I have answers that make a lot of sense […]
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Nick Neidert Sent to Triple-A
Miami Marlins pitching prospect Nick Neidert was optioned to Triple-A Wichita on Saturday. Neidert showed his upside in Grapefruit League play before everything was shut down, and should be a solid fantasy contributor once he's brought up to work in the starting rotation. Neidert is one of the top pitching prospects in the Marlins system, […]
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