Darius Slayton Barely Plays In Week 18

With the New York Giants resting most of their starters in a meaningless Week 18 regular season finale against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, wide receiver Darius Slayton played only three offensive snaps and wasn't targeted at all. Lawrence Cager led the G-Men in receiving on the day, securing eight of his team-high 10 targets […]

Harrison Bryant Finishes Season With Two Catches

Cleveland Browns tight end Harrison Bryant caught both of his targets for 20 yards in the Week 18 loss to the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Bryant was the clear backup to David Njoku at the position in his third NFL season, although he did set career-highs in catches (31), targets (42) and receiving yards […]

Nick Westbrook-Ikhine Posts A Donut To Close The Year

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine failed to catch his only target in the Week 18 loss to the division-rival Jacksonville Jaguars as the Titans were eliminated from postseason contention. It wasn't much of a surprise at all with quarterback Joshua Dobbs making his second straight start. Other than an out-of-nowhere 119-yard, two-touchdown performance in […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling Catches Three Passes In Week 18

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling caught three of his six targets for only 27 yards in the Week 18 regular season finale against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders last weekend. Valdes-Scantling finishes his first year in KC in the regular season with a career-high 42 receptions on 81 targets for 687 yards and […]

Colts Request To Interview Ejiro Evero

The Indianapolis Colts have requested an interview with Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero for their vacant head-coaching job, according to a source. Evero is interviewing on Tuesday for the Broncos head-coaching gig and also has a request from the Houston Texans. The Denver defense was their strength for most of the 2022 season, and […]

Darnell Mooney Expected To Be Ready For Offseason Workouts

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said that wide receiver Darnell Mooney (ankle) will be back on the field in the spring based on how his rehab has gone so far. Mooney suffered a broken left ankle in Week 12 and was forced to undergo season-ending surgery. The 25-year-old was quarterback Justin Fields' No. 1 […]

Liam Coen Returning To The College Ranks

Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Liam Coen is officially leaving the team to rejoin the University of Kentucky as their offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach. The news of Coen returning to the college ranks after a year away from Kentucky surfaced a month ago, but it's now official and has more meaning with Rams head coach Sean […]

Ravens Make Roquan Smith Highest Paid At His Position

The Baltimore Ravens agreed in principle on Tuesday to make All-Pro linebacker Roquan Smith the highest-paid at his position in NFL history with a five-year, $100 million deal, according to a source. He will receive $45 million guaranteed and $60 million in total guarantees. Smith becomes the first off-ball linebacker to get $20 million per […]

Twins, Carlos Correa Finalizing A Six-Year Deal

The Minnesota Twins and free-agent shortstop Carlos Correa are finalizing a six-year, $200 million deal on Tuesday, according to sources. The deal has a vesting option that can max out at $270 million and is pending a physical. This will be the third deal that Correa has agreed to this offseason, previously coming to terms […]

D'Andre Swift Won't Need Offseason Surgery

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (ankle, shoulder) played most of the 2022 season with ankle and shoulder injuries, but he said he won't need offseason surgery. He plans to meet with "a couple doctors" about his injuries, but he assumes he will return to full health with rest this offseason. Swift suffered a high-ankle […]

Jalen Ramsey Needs Another Shoulder Surgery

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (shoulder) said he could play many more weeks and feel fine, but he will need to undergo a second shoulder to fix the other AC joint that he injured in 2021. Ramsey underwent surgery on his left shoulder over the summer to fix the same issue and will now […]

Cooper Kupp On Schedule In His Recovery

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (ankle) said he's on track in his rehab after having tightrope surgery for a high-ankle sprain that he suffered in mid-November that ended his season early. "I think the trainers … all feel good about where we're at," Kupp said. "I feel like we're making good time on […]

Jalen Carter Entering NFL Draft

University of Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter announced on Tuesday that he is entering the 2023 NFL draft after his team beat Texas Christian University in a blowout to win the college national championship on Monday night. ESPN's Mel Kiper has Carter rated as the No. 1 player in the upcoming draft. An ankle injury […]

Packers Open To A Nathaniel Hackett Return?

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that he's open to having former offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett return in 2023 after he was fired as the Denver Broncos head coach last month. LaFleur called the offensive plays from 2019 to 2021 when Hackett was the offensive coordinator, and he did so again in 2022 […]

Panthers Request To Interview Mike Kafka

The Carolina Panthers requested an interview with New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka for their head-coaching job, according to a source. Interim head coach Steve Wilks did a commendable job with Carolina after taking over for the fired Matt Rhule in 2022, but the Panthers are considering other options for head coach in 2023. […]

Commanders Not Committing To Carson Wentz

When asked about the team's plan at quarterback and whether QB Carson Wentz will be with the organization in 2023, Washington Commanders general manager Martin Mayhew said, "We're currently working through all that." In his first year in D.C., Wentz struggled with injuries and inconsistent performances, posting a 62.3% completion percentage, a career-low 1,755 passing […]

Bears Plan To Stick With Justin Fields In 2023

The Chicago Bears are committed to quarterback Justin Fields as their starter for next season. When asked about the plans for Fields as the team's starter in 2023, general manager Ryan Poles said he has to be "absolutely blown away" to take a QB at No. 1 in this year's draft. While the Bears finished […]

Panthers Looking At Shane Steichen, Ben Johnson, Ken Dorsey

The Carolina Panthers have put in requests to speak with Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey for their head-coaching vacancy, according to a source. Steichen and Johnson are also candidates for the head-coaching jobs in Indianapolis and Houston. Dorsey has kept Buffalo's […]

Henry Ramos Signs Minor-League Deal With Reds

The Cincinnati Reds signed ex-Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Henry Ramos to a minor-league deal on Monday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Ramos spent the 2022 season in the Korean Baseball Organization with the KT Wiz, slashing .250/.304/.417. The 30-year-old Puerto Rican outfielder played his only big-league season with Arizona in 2021 and hit […]

Joe Barry Expected To Remain As Defensive Coordinator

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur confirmed on Monday that he expects Joe Barry to return as the defensive coordinator in 2023 for his third season. LaFleur said he doesn't expect many staff changes after missing the postseason this year. Green Bay's defense finished 17th in the league in points allowed (21.8), 28th in […]

Colts Request Permission To Interview Lions Coaches

The Indianapolis Colts have submitted requests to interview Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and offensive coordinator Ben Johnson for their head-coaching job, according to a source. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport also reports that the Colts have requested permission to speak with Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen and Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator Raheem […]

Texans Looking At Five Names For Head Coach

The Houston Texans have requested interviews with Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon and offensive coordinator Shane Steichen, Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans and Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson for their head-coaching opening, according to league sources. Houston is looking for a new head coach after […]

Titans Fire Offensive Coordinator Todd Downing

The Tennessee Titans fired offensive coordinator Todd Downing on Monday. In addition to Downing, the Titans let go of offensive line coach Keith Carter, secondary coach Anthony Midget and offensive skills assistant Erik Frazier. Tennessee finished the year 7-10 and lost their last seven games to miss out on a postseason spot. Despite Downing leaving, […]

Austin Corbett Suffers Torn ACL In Week 18

Carolina Panthers offensive guard Austin Corbett (knee) suffered a torn ACL in the Week 18 regular season finale against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. General manager Scott Fitterer said the hope is that Corbett will be back around the start of the 2023 season. The Panthers did not get into the postseason, so Corbett […]

Frank Clark Dealing With Minor Groin Injury

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said an MRI exam on defensive end Frank Clark (groin) revealed a minor groin strain on Monday. "He should be able to return after a little bit of rest," Reid said of Clark. The Chiefs locked up the No. 1 seed in the AFC and a first-round bye […]

Chiefs Sign John Ross To Futures Deal

The Kansas City Chiefs signed wide receiver John Ross to a Reserve/Futures deal on Monday, according to a source. The Chiefs now have the ninth and 10th picks from the 2017 NFL draft with their franchise in Ross and quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Ross did not play in the NFL at all during the 2022 season […]

Matthew Stafford Still Intends To Return In 2023

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford said he still has every intention of playing in 2023, even in the event that head coach Sean McVay leaves the team. After winning the Super Bowl in his first year with LA, Stafford and the Rams were a huge disappointment in 2022 and he missed eight games with […]

Zach Wilson To Compete For QB Job Next Season

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said that quarterback Zach Wilson will have a chance to compete for the starting QB job in 2023, but Saleh won't commit to Wilson being the starter right after the Week 18 regular season finale loss to the Miami Dolphins. The former No. 2 overall pick got a […]

Breece Hall Thinks He Can Be Ready By Training Camp

New York Jets rookie running back Breece Hall (knee) has been talking with other RBs around the league that have come back from ACL surgery, and he thinks he can be ready for training camp this summer. Hall said that he's progressing ahead of schedule. It's something to be optimistic about for Jets fans, but […]

Tua Tagovailoa Not Cleared For Football Activity

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said that quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) hasn't been cleared for any football activity yet, but the team is hoping to have more clarity on Wednesday. The Dolphins are hoping for the best and to have Tagovailoa available in the wild-card round this Sunday against the Buffalo Bills, but they'll […]