Nelson Cruz Has Grade 1 Strain

Seattle Mariners outfielder Nelson Cruz (quadriceps) said he has a Grade 1 quadriceps strain. He will rest for a few days but said the injury isn't a big deal. The Mariners will surely be cautious with their big slugger, but it sounds like Cruz could be ready for Opening Day if he doesn't suffer any... Read More

Jaguars Signing Niles Paul

The Jacksonville Jaguars are signing free-agent tight end Niles Paul, according to a source. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed. Paul had just 13 receptions for 94 yards and no touchdowns in 2017 with Washington, and he's notched just two touchdowns in his six seasons in the NFL to this point. On a run-first squad... Read More

Redskins Re-Sign Brian Quick

The Washington Redskins re-signed wide receiver Brian Quick on Wednesday. The details of the contract were not disclosed. With Ryan Grant heading to the Jaguars and free-agent receiver Terrelle Pryor expected to move on, Quick could have a bigger role in 2018 with quarterback Alex Smith at the helm. However, Quick caught just six passes... Read More

Marco Gonzales Plans To Start Saturday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales (hand) is planning on starting in another spring game this Saturday, and he will attempt to put a glove on his right hand while he plays catch Wednesday. Gonzales was hit by a line drive in his last start on Monday, but he didn't suffer any breaks. Barring any... Read More

Demario Davis Expected To Sign With Saints

Free-agent linebacker Demario Davis is expected to sign a three-year, $24 million deal with the New Orleans Saints, according to a source. The deal is expected to have $18 million guaranteed. Davis had a combined 135 tackles in 2017 with the Jets and figures to be a three-down linebacker with his new squad. New Orleans... Read More

Seahawks To Visit With Ed Dickson

The Seattle Seahawks are set to visit with free-agent tight end Ed Dickson, according to a source. With Jimmy Graham leaving for the Packers and Luke Willson also a free agent, the Seahawks are desperate for tight end help. Dickson had a decent season for Carolina in 2017, filling in for a large chunk of... Read More

Bills Signing Trent Murphy

The Buffalo Bills are signing free-agent pass-rusher Trent Murphy to a three-year, $21 million deal on Wednesday, according to a source. Murphy missed all of last year with two torn ligaments in his knee and also served a four-game performance-enhancing drug suspension, but he's just one year removed from a nine-sack season with Washington. He... Read More

Patrick Robinson Expected To Sign With Saints

Free-agent cornerback Patrick Robinson is expected to sign a four-year deal with the New Orleans Saints on Wednesday. Robinson was the 32nd overall pick in the first round by the Saints in 2010, and he was a disappointment in his five seasons with them, but he's returning and has a chance to flip the script... Read More

Magneuris Sierra Has Tight Hamstring

Updating a previous report, Miami Marlins outfielder Magneuris Sierra (hamstring) was diagnosed with a tight left hamstring after leaving the Grapefruit League game early on Wednesday. While this could hurt his chances of being ready for the start of the season, Sierra wasn't expected to begin on the major league roster anyway, and he's likely... Read More

Magneuris Sierra Removed From Game

Miami Marlins outfielder Magneuris Sierra (leg) was removed from the spring game early Wednesday after pulling up lame while running out a ground ball. Sierra needs plenty of seasoning in the minors with his new team, but hopefully this injury doesn't set him back from a developmental standpoint. Speed and contact is Sierra's game, but... Read More

Stephen Vogt Still Dealing With Shoulder Strain

After a second opinion, it was confirmed that Milwaukee Brewers catcher Stephen Vogt (shoulder) continues to deal with a strain in his right shoulder capsule. Manager Craig Counsell said, "I don't think Opening Day is likely." Vogt was battling for backup duties with catcher Jett Bandy, with Manny Pina set to open the season as... Read More

Ravens Releasing Jeremy Maclin

The Baltimore Ravens are releasing wide receiver Jeremy Maclin on Wednesday, according to a source. The 29-year-old Maclin was a major free-agent bust for the Ravens in 2017, posting only 40 receptions for 440 yards (career-low 11.0 yards per catch) and three touchdowns in 12 games. His release makes more sense after the team recently... Read More

Austin Seferian-Jenkins To Meet With Seahawks

Free-agent tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins plans to visit with the Seattle Seahawks. The big tight end is from Washington and played his college ball at the University of Washington, so the Seahawks may be considered the favorites for his services, although the Jets are interested in re-signing him and the Falcons are also in the... Read More

Sebastian Janikowski To Visit With Chargers

Free-agent place kicker Sebastian Janikowski is expected to visit with the Los Angeles Chargers, according to a source. The big-legged veteran kicker missed all of the 2017 season due to injury, and the Raiders have moved on after 17 seasons. He remained mostly effective in 2016, however, making 29 of his 35 field goal attempts,... Read More

Jordy Nelson To Visit Seahawks, Saints

Free-agent wide receiver Jordy Nelson is in demand. He is visiting with the Oakland Raiders on Wednesday and is then scheduled to meet with the Seattle Seahawks and then the New Orleans Saints, according to a source. It's not a surprise that he's generating a ton of interest, as Nelson was one of the best... Read More

Dolphins Restructure Reshad Jones

The Miami Dolphins restructured the contract of safety Reshad Jones on Wednesday, creating $6.6 million in salary cap space, according to a source. He drops his base salary from $9.375 million to $970,000 while also receiving a $4.05 million signing bonus. Jones will collect the same amount of money when all is said and done.... Read More

Martin Prado Won't Be Ready For Opening Day, Brian Anderson To Start At Third

Miami Marlins third baseman Martin Prado (knee) had a setback while running and will not be ready for Opening Day. With him set to open the season on the disabled list, Brian Anderson will open the year as the starting third baseman, according to manager Don Mattingly. Durability used to be a strong suit for... Read More

Brad Miller Out Another 4-5 Days

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brad Miller (toe) will miss another four to five days before he's able to play in a game, but his availability for Opening Day shouldn't be impacted, according to manager Kevin Cash. The left-handed hitter slugged a whopping 30 home runs in 2016 but fell back to earth dramatically in 2017,... Read More

Robinson Cano Could Return To Games Next Week

Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano (hamstring) could return to spring games next week after suffering a left hamstring strain. Cano should be fine for Opening Day, barring any setbacks, but the Mariners will likely be cautious with their star second baseman. Don't expect another season approaching 40 home runs for Cano, but he can... Read More

Michael Crabtree Could Be Released

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Michael Crabtree is expected to be released if the team signs free-agent wide receiver Jordy Nelson, who was visiting with Oakland on Tuesday. Releasing Crabtree would result in more than $7 million in salary cap space. The Raiders would be a familiar fit for Nelson, as he has history with wide... Read More

Broncos Expected To Move On From Trevor Siemian

The Denver Broncos are expected to move on from quarterback Trevor Siemian after signing Case Keenum, and the team has started fielding calls on Siemian from interested teams, according to a source. A former seventh-round pick, Siemian has shown glimpses of production, but he was mostly bad in 2017. The Broncos could also draft a... Read More

Mike Glennon To Sign With Cardinals

Free-agent quarterback Mike Glennon is expected to sign with the Arizona Cardinals on Wednesday when he's officially released by the Bears. A Cardinals source said that "Glennon is done." The Cardinals also signed quarterback Sam Bradford on Tuesday, so Glennon should be expected to back up the oft-injured signal caller. Glennon was a disaster in... Read More

Jordy Nelson Visiting With Raiders

Free-agent wide receiver Jordy Nelson is visiting with the Oakland Raiders, according to a source. Nelson was surprisingly cut by the Packers on Tuesday, but he's expected to land on his feet soon with a new team. Nelson had a disappointing season in 2017 with Green Bay, catching only 53 passes for 482 yards (career-low... Read More

Rams Re-Sign Nickell Robey-Coleman

The Los Angeles Rams agreed to terms on a three-year deal worth more than $15.75 million to re-sign cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman, according to sources. The deal contains $8 million in guarantees. Robey-Coleman will be the team's slot cornerback between new corners Marcus Peters and Aqib Talib. The Rams defense will be incredibly strong in 2018... Read More

Derek Carrier Agrees With Raiders

The Oakland Raiders agreed to a three-year deal with free-agent tight end Derek Carrier on Tuesday, according to a source. Carrier isn't known for his pass-catching skills; he has just 36 receptions in four seasons in the NFL and had just eight catches for 71 yards in 14 games for the Rams in 2017. Jared... Read More

Ravens Tender Alex Collins

The Baltimore Ravens tendered a contract to free-agent running back Alex Collins as an exclusive-rights free agent. Collins ended up being Baltimore's most effective back in 2017, rushing for 973 yards and six touchdowns on 212 carries. He also recorded 23 catches for 187 yards through the air. The 23-year-old should compete with Kenneth Dixon... Read More

Saints Expected To Make Play For Austin Seferian-Jenkins

The New Orleans Saints are expected to make a big play for free-agent tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins after they lost out on reuniting with Jimmy Graham. The Falcons and Seahawks are also interested in ASF after he caught 50 passes for 357 yards and three touchdowns for the Jets in 2017. While Seferian-Jenkins cut out... Read More

Jets Working On Deal For Teddy Bridgewater

The New York Jets are working on a deal for free-agent quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, according to a source. The Jets aren't Bridgewater's only option, but he is the Jets first choice of what's left on the market. Kirk Cousins looks set to sign with Minnesota, and Case Keenum has already signed with Denver, so the... Read More

Zac Stacy Attempting Comeback

Former Rams and Jets running back Zac Stacy attended Vanderbilt's Pro Day on Tuesday and is attempting a comeback. Stacy last played two years ago with the Jets but retired after suffering an ankle injury. He had 250 carries in his rookie year with the Rams in 2013 and had 973 rushing yards (3.9 yards... Read More

Seven Teams Chasing Dion Lewis

Free-agent running back Dion Lewis, widely regarded as the top back on the market, is receiving varying levels of interest from the Dolphins, Jets, Giants, Titans, Texans, Colts and 49ers, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Lewis proved his versatility as New England's most productive back in 2017, and he's likely looking... Read More