Trevor Story a Strong Candidate to Hit Second in 2026

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story is a strong candidate to hit second in the batting order this year, following outfielder Roman Anthony in the leadoff spot, according to Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. Story was in the two-hole in his final 10 games of the 2025 regular season and also hit there in all three […]

Chiefs Release Pass-Rusher Mike Danna

The Kansas City Chiefs released veteran defensive end Mike Danna on Monday to free up more salary cap space before the official start of the new league year, according to ESPN. The move to release Danna saves the Chiefs $9 million on their 2026 cap. The Chiefs entered the offseason more than $57 million over […]

Bradley Bozeman Announces his Retirement

Los Angeles Chargers center Bradley Bozeman announced his retirement from professional football on Monday on his Instagram account, according to Kris Rhim of ESPN. Bozeman will hang up his cleats after playing for three different teams (Chargers, Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers) over his eight seasons. The 31-year-old was drafted in the sixth round in 2018 […]

Malik Willis on the Browns Radar

Green Bay Packers impending free-agent quarterback Malik Willis and Alabama QB Ty Simpson are among the "external quarterbacks" on the Cleveland Browns' radar with the NFL scouting combine kicking off this week, according to Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Meanwhile, the Browns are still trying to decide if they think one of […]

Jared Jones Aiming to be Ready in Late May

Pittsburgh Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said on Monday that "the goal is to get Jared Jones (elbow) major-league game-ready at that one-year mark," according to Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Tomczyk also said that Jones has looked "really good" coming out of his live batting practice sessions this spring. The 24-year-old […]

Patriots Release Antonio Gibson

The New England Patriots released running back Antonio Gibson (knee) on Monday, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Sports. Gibson had a lost season in 2025 with New England, suffering a season-ending torn ACL in Week 5. The 27-year-old finished with a career-low 25 carries for 106 yards and one touchdown in his five […]

Matt Brash Not Feeling Great After Tooth Removal

Seattle Mariners right-handed reliever Matt Brash (mouth) played catch briefly in camp on Sunday but "still isn't feeling great," according to Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. Brash had issues with the tooth abstraction that led to more dental work and discomfort, which is why he's been slow to return in spring training. The Mariners […]

Tarik Skubal to Make One Start in World Baseball Classic

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal confirmed on Monday that he will only make one start for Team USA in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, according to Chris McCosky of the Detroit News. Skubal has been the best pitcher in baseball the last two years, winning back-to-back American League Cy Young awards while going a combined […]

Opening Day Not a Target for Blake Snell

The Athletic's Katie Woo writes that Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell's (shoulder) Opening Day status is "in doubt." There is no real update on him, other than he's throwing off flat ground in camp. "Time's ticking, but like I told him the other day, Opening Day is not necessarily a hard and fast target […]

Hagen Smith to Face Hitters on Tuesday

Chicago White Sox left-handed pitching prospect Hagen Smith (elbow) will face hitters in a live batting practice session on Tuesday for the first time this spring, according to Scott Merkin of MLB.com. Smith has another live batting practice session scheduled and then expects to get into some action in Cactus League games. The 22-year-old southpaw, […]

Opening Day "Up in the Air" for Brandon Woodruff

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff (lat) said on Monday that being ready for Opening Day in late March is "up in the air right now," according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Woodruff added that he's feeling night and day better now than he was at this point in the year in 2025, but staying healthy […]

Raiders Have Very High Price Tag on Maxx Crosby

One of the biggest offseason storylines in the NFL this year is whether the Las Vegas Raiders will trade All-Pro pass-rusher Maxx Crosby. The Raiders should get a better idea of Crosby's trade market at this week's NFL scouting combine. The Raiders reportedly "want the Micah Parsons deal," which included two first-round picks and an […]

Dairon Blanco Avoids Full Concussion

Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro said on Monday that outfielder Dairon Blanco (head) avoided a full concussion, but he will be taking it easy over the next few days with light activity inside, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Blanco will continue to be evaluated by the medical staff after getting hit square in […]

Lions Hire Dan Skipper as Offensive Assistant

The Detroit Lions announced on Monday that they hired Dan Skipper as an offensive assistant for the 2026 season. The Lions also announced that former New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka will be their offensive passing-game coordinator. Skipper retired as a player in January after playing 66 games as an offensive tackle for the […]

Najee Harris Making "Outstanding" Progress, Running on Treadmill

Los Angeles Chargers impending free-agent running back Najee Harris (Achilles) is "looking outstanding" five months after having surgery for a torn Achilles tendon and is "running with ease" at 15 mph on an Alter-G treadmill, according to his agent, Doug Hendrickson. Harris' first season with the Chargers came to an end when he tore his […]

Cowboys Open to Trading a First-Round Pick

Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said on Monday that the team is open to trading one of their first-round picks in this year's NFL draft, according to Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News. The Cowboys have plenty of needs to fill, especially on the defensive side of the ball, going into the […]

Broncos Reunite With John Morton as Pass-Game Coordinator

The Denver Broncos hired former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator John Morton as their offensive passing-game coordinator on Sunday, a source with knowledge of the hire confirmed to Luca Evans of The Denver Post. Morton served as Denver's passing-game coordinator in 2023 and 2024 under head coach Sean Payton before taking the Lions' OC job last […]

Chargers Could Make a Push to Sign Tyler Linderbaum

ESPN's Kris Rhim wouldn't be surprised to see the Los Angeles Chargers make a push to sign Baltimore Ravens impending free-agent center Tyler Linderbaum, who is one of the top projected free agents this offseason. Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz had a hand in selecting Linderbaum with the Ravens in the first round of the […]

Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah Doubtful to Play Football Again

Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (neck) is considered doubtful to ever play football again after suffering a serious neck injury in a collision with Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry on Oct. 27, 2024, a league source told Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. The former second-rounder in 2021 sat out all of […]

Rams Could Take Developmental QB in This Year's Draft

The New York Post's Vincent Bonsignore suggests that the Los Angeles Rams could target a developmental quarterback prospect in this year's NFL draft, with the 38-year-old Matthew Stafford potentially in the final year of his career in 2026. The Rams hold two first-round picks, which will give them flexibility to be aggressive at the most […]

Ty Simpson to Throw at NFL Combine

Former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson will throw at this week's NFL scouting combine, a source told Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. It will give Simpson, the consensus No. 2 QB in this year's draft behind presumptive No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza, a chance to solidify his status as a first-round pick in 2026. […]

Isaiah Likely on his Way Out in Baltimore?

Baltimore Ravens impending free-agent tight end Isaiah Likely isn't ruling out a return to the Ravens in free agency, but he also said "business is business" when it comes to a team that recently signed TE Mark Andrews and receiver Rashod Bateman to new deals, according to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk. Likely suffered […]

J.K. Dobbins Not a Priority for Broncos in Free Agency?

Denver Broncos impending free-agent running back J.K. Dobbins (foot) made it clear that he'd prefer to re-sign with the team this offseason, but The Athletic's Nick Kosmider expects the team "to explore multiple other options first." Before a season-ending Lisfranc foot injury, Dobbins was in the midst of a career year in 2025, rushing for […]

Colts, Daniel Jones in Talks for Multi-Year Extension

The Indianapolis Colts and impending free-agent quarterback Daniel Jones (Achilles) have been in talks on a multi-year contract extension and are expected to meet face-to-face in Indy during this week's NFL scouting combine, according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. The two sides have mutual interest in a reunion, and the Colts could resort […]

Brian Thomas Jr. Unlikely to Return to 2024 Heights?

After a Pro Bowl season as a rookie in 2024, Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. was a big disappointment in his sophomore season, catching 48 of 91 targets for 707 yards and two touchdowns in 14 regular-season games. Thomas had an impressive 87-1,282-10 line on 133 targets in 17 games as a rookie. […]

Cardinals Could be a "Potential Suitor" for Breece Hall

The Arizona Cardinals, who are now coached by former New York Jets offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur, could be a "potential suitor" for Jets impending free-agent running back Breece Hall, according to ESPN's Rich Cimini. If Hall makes it to the open market in March, he'll be one of the best available offensive players in free […]

Week 5 Could be a Realistic Target for George Kittle's Return

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle's (Achilles) optimism for a speedy return in 2026 following a torn Achilles that he suffered in the Wild-Card round win over the Philadelphia Eagles is realistic, according to Dr. Daniel Kaplan, an orthopedic surgeon. Kittle suffered a clean tear that happened high up by his soleus. "They didn't […]

Fernando Mendoza Will Not Throw at NFL Combine

Projected No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza will not throw at the NFL scouting combine this week, a source told Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Indiana quarterback will instead throw at the Hoosiers' pro day on April 1, when the school has multiple receivers that Mendoza wants to help showcase. The 22-year-old doesn't really need […]

Falcons Planning to Use Franchise Tag on Kyle Pitts Sr.

The Atlanta Falcons are planning to use the franchise tag on standout tight end Kyle Pitts Sr., sources told Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Pitts will receive a one-year, fully guaranteed deal worth more than $15 million in 2026 if the two sides don't come to a long-term contract extension before the deadline in […]

George Pickens to Skip Offseason Workouts?

The Dallas Cowboys will finalize the franchise tag for wide receiver George Pickens in the next week, according to executive vice president Stephen Jones. The Dallas Morning News' Calvin Watkins writes that if Pickens gets franchise-tagged, "there's a strong possibility he will not report to the offseason programs as the team engages in contract talks […]