Jimmy Garoppolo To Have X-Rays Tuesday

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (foot) will have X-rays on his injured foot on Tuesday, and the head coach would be very surprised if Garoppolo made it back on the field this week. The Niners all along had been holding out hope that Jimmy G could make a […]

Packers Won't Trade Aaron Rodgers Within NFC

The Green Bay Packers could explore trading quarterback Aaron Rodgers this offseason, but they will not trade him within the NFC Conference. Rodgers is also considering retirement for the third straight season after missing the postseason following his three-year, $150 million contract extension. The 39-year-old future Hall of Famer doesn't have a no-trade clause in […]

Red Sox Acquire Adalberto Mondesi From Royals

The Boston Red Sox acquired infielder Adalberto Mondesi and a player to be named later from the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday in exchange for pitcher Josh Taylor, according to a source. Mondesi could open the 2023 season as Boston's primary shortstop now, which would allow utility man Enrique Hernandez to shift over to second. […]

Charles Omenihu Arrested Monday Night

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Charles Omenihu was arrested on Monday night after a woman reported that he pushed her to the ground. Police officers observed no physical injuries, but she complained of pain in her arm. Police were called to Omenihu's home in San Jose by a woman claiming to be the 25-year-old's girlfriend. […]

Ravens Interview James Urban, George Godsey

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh has interviewed both quarterbacks coach James Urban and tight ends coach George Godsey for their opening at offensive coordinator. Urban has been Baltimore's QBs coach since 2018, and there would be clear continuity with Urban and quarterback Lamar Jackson. Before working with the Ravens, Urban was the Cincinnati Bengals […]

Panthers Interviewing Kellen Moore For Head Coach

The Carolina Panthers are interviewing Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore for their head-coaching opening on Tuesday, according to a source. Moore played three seasons with the Cowboys before becoming the quarterbacks coach in 2018 before moving to offensive coordinator the next year. He also interviewed for head-coaching jobs last offseason but wasn't hired. In […]

Texans To Interview Ejiro Evero, Mike Kafka Again

The Houston Texans will conduct second interviews with Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero and New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka for their vacant head-coaching position. Evero has interviewed for all five head-coaching vacancies this offseason and has been impressive. The Texans have also interviewed Jonathan Gannon, DeMeco Ryans, Shane Steichen, Thomas Brown and […]

Mac Jones Excited About Addition Of Bill O'Brien

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones, who regressed in his second NFL season in 2022, couldn't be happier that the team has chosen Alabama offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien to run the offense in 2023. The former Patriots play-caller is a perfect fit for Jones. According to sources close to Jones, he is "very" excited about […]

Dan Quinn Gets Second Interview With Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals are flying in Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn on Tuesday night for a second interview for their head-coaching job, according to sources. Quinn is also a top candidate for the Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts head-coaching positions. He went 43-42 in five-plus seasons as the Atlanta Falcons head coach and took […]

Jets A Potential Landing Spot For Aaron Rodgers?

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Saturday that there's a possibility the Green Bay Packers trade quarterback Aaron Rodgers this offseason. Rodgers' salary cap numbers the next two seasons combined are $48.3 million, which is manageable, but the Packers will likely want at least two first-round picks in return. New York Jets owner Woody Johnson already […]

Bill O'Brien To Be Patriots Next Offensive Coordinator

Alabama offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien is returning to be the New England Patriots offensive coordinator. Quarterback Mac Jones has said that he wants to be coached hard, and O'Brien will come in and do that. The next step for New England is hiring an offensive line coach to help improve a unit that struggled in […]

Twins Acquire Michael Taylor From Royals

The Minnesota Twins acquired center fielder Michael Taylor from the Kansas City Royals on Monday, according to sources. It's unknown what the Royals received in return for Taylor. The 31-year-old veteran spent the last two years with the Royals, slashing .249/.304/.357 with a .661 OPS, 21 home runs, 97 RBI, 107 runs scored and 18 […]

A.J. Brown's Hip Injury Isn't Serious

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (hip) injured his left leg-hip area during Saturday night's Divisional Round blowout victory over the division-rival New York Giants, but he told members of the team that he was fine afterword, according to a source close to the wideout. Because the Eagles were up 28-0 at halftime, Brown played […]

Josh Allen Not Expected To Need Surgery

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (elbow) said that they don't think surgery on his right elbow is necessary at this time. Allen said that rest and recovery will be important for it heading into the offseason. The 26-year-old's season came to a disappointing end on Sunday in the Divisional Round against the Cincinnati Bengals. He […]

Christian McCaffrey, Elijah Mitchell Expected To Play

San Francisco 49ers running backs Christian McCaffrey (calf) and Elijah Mitchell (groin) are both considered day-to-day with minor injuries after the Divisional Round win on Sunday over the Dallas Cowboys. Head coach Kyle Shanahan expects both McCaffrey and Mitchell to play this Sunday in the NFC Championship against the Philadelphia Eagles. CMC saved his fantasy […]

Vikings Interview Ryan Nielsen For Defensive Coordinator Job

The Minnesota Vikings interviewed New Orleans Saints co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen for their vacant defensive coordinator job on Monday. The Vikings are searching for a new defensive coordinator this offseason after firing Ed Donatell last week. Nielsen became the D-line coach for the Saints in 2017 and has been with the […]

Dolphins To Interview Anthony Campanile For DC Job

The Miami Dolphins are planning to interview linebackers coach Anthony Campanile for their vacant defensive coordinator position this week, according to a source. The former long-time college coach at the University of Michigan and Boston College has impressed the Dolphins. Miami is looking for a new defensive coordinator after firing Josh Boyer last week. Campanile […]

Cardinals To Interview Sean Payton On Thursday

The Arizona Cardinals will interview former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton for their head-coaching position on Thursday, according to a source. Payton didn't coach at all in the NFL in 2022 but is considering a return in 2023 and has drawn interest from the Cardinals, Houston Texans, Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos. He's […]

Franchise Tag Is Realistic For Saquon Barkley

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley was offered around $12 million per season on a new contract during the team's bye week, according to sources. However, general manager Joe Schoen said the two sides weren't close in value. Barkley said on Sunday that he didn't necessarily want to set the market, but he reportedly […]

Andy Reid Says Patrick Mahomes Is "Gonna Play"

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid told reporters on Monday that quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) "worked hard on the treatment and is doing OK" after suffering a high-ankle sprain in the Divisional Round win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday. When asked about Mahomes' status for the AFC Championship against the Cincinnati Bengals, Reid […]

Reds Re-Sign Derek Law

The Cincinnati Reds re-signed right-hander Derek Law to a minor-league deal on Monday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Law spent the 2022 season with both the Reds and Detroit Tigers, combining for a 4.12 ERA (4.89 FIP), 1.58 WHIP, 17 strikeouts and eight walks in only 19 2/3 relief innings over 17 […]

Ryan Sherriff Joins Red Sox

Free-agent left-hander Ryan Sherriff announced on his Twitter account over the weekend that he signed a minor-league deal with the Boston Red Sox. Sherriff spent all of 2022 in the minor leagues for the Philadelphia Phillies and had a nice 2.51 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 18 strikeouts and seven walks in just 14 1/3 relief innings […]

Oscar Colas Will Be Given Shot In Right Field

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Oscar Colas will have every opportunity to win the starting right field job in 2023 in spring training, according to manager Pedro Grifol. The 24-year-old is the second-ranked prospect in the team's farm system, and he hit .314 with 23 home runs, 79 RBI and an .895 OPS in 117 […]

Yuli Gurriel Close To Signing With Marlins?

It was reported over the weekend that free-agent first baseman Yuli Gurriel was moving toward a deal with the Miami Marlins, according to sources. The soon-to-be 39-year-old suffered a sprained right MCL in Game 5 of the World Series, although he should be ready to go for Opening Day in 2023. Gurriel's numbers dropped in […]

Triston Casas An Obvious Extension Candidate

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas is viewed by the organization as a big piece of what Boston hopes is their next evolution, as he's currently Baseball America's No. 29-ranked prospect in the sport. Casas hit just .197 in his first 27 major-league games in 2022, but it's clear that the Red Sox want […]

Mike Clevinger's Knee Injury "Not A Factor"

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (knee) had a platelet-rich plasma injection in his right knee before he signed with the team, but pitching coach Ethan Katz said it's currently "not a factor" in Clevinger's preparation for 2023. In his first season back from Tommy John surgery in 2022 with the San Diego Padres, […]

Ozzie Albies Hasn't Faced Restrictions In Offseason

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (finger) said he would have been ready for the National League Championship Series had the team advanced, and he hasn't had any restrictions during the offseason. Albies suffered a fractured pinkie in mid-September and was unable to play in the first round of the postseason. It was a frustrating […]

Jaguars Expect Calvin Ridley To Be Reinstated

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said that the team expects wide receiver Calvin Ridley to be reinstated soon. He can apply for reinstatement on Feb. 15, but he won't be able to have contact with the team football-wise until April 17. Ridley was suspended for the entire 2022 season after he was caught betting […]

Ravens Interviewing Chad O'Shea On Monday

The Baltimore Ravens are interviewing Cleveland Browns wide receivers coach/passing-game coordinator Chad O'Shea for their offensive coordinator position on Monday, according to a source. O'Shea has already interviewed for the same job with the New York Jets. He was the Miami Dolphins' offensive coordinator in 2019 and has spent the last three seasons working as […]

Chargers To Interview Greg Olson For OC Job

The Los Angeles Chargers will interview Los Angeles Rams senior offensive assistant Greg Olson for their offensive coordinator position on Tuesday, according to a source. Olson is one of the most experienced offensive coordinators around. Olson joined the Rams in 2022 after four seasons as the Las Vegas Raiders' offensive coordinator. He has also served […]