Lamar Jackson Not Going Anywhere

Updating a previous report, the Baltimore Ravens made it very clear at their season-ending press conference on Thursday that quarterback Lamar Jackson, who will become a free agent in March, isn't going anywhere. The Ravens are excited to resume contract negotiations with Jackson this offseason, but if they can't work something out, they will absolutely […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Unlikely To Be Active This Weekend

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) and tight end Jody Fortson (elbow) are "probably not" going to be activated from Injured Reserve in order to play in Saturday's Divisional Round game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Both Edwards-Helaire and Fortson were designated to return to practice this week, […]

Ravens Excited For Negotiations With Lamar Jackson

Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said that the team is "excited to start up negotiations with Lamar Jackson" this offseason. Head coach John Harbaugh said that Jackson will be involved in the search for a new offensive coordinator, but it remains to be seen if Jackson will be in Baltimore long term. The Ravens […]

Colts Officially Interview Jeff Saturday

The Indianapolis Colts completed their interview with interim head coach Jeff Saturday on Thursday for the full-time position. The Colts and owner Jim Irsay made the head-scratching move to replace Frank Reich in the middle of the season with Saturday, who previously had zero head-coaching experience at any level. In his half season on the […]

Bill O'Brien Considered Top Candidate For Patriots OC Job

The New England Patriots interviewed Alabama offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien on Thursday for their vacant offensive coordinator job, according to sources. O'Brien is considered a top candidate for the position. He has served as the OC for Alabama the last two seasons, but O'Brien has head-coaching experience in the NFL and has worked as the […]

DeMeco Ryans To Interview With Cardinals, Colts

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans is expected to interview with the Arizona Cardinals and Indianapolis Colts this week for their head-coaching openings. It's a packed scheduled for Ryans in advance of the 49ers' Divisional playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Ryans is also expected to interview for the Denver Broncos' head-coaching […]

Ravens Part Ways With Offensive Coordinator Greg Roman

The Baltimore Ravens announced on Thursday that they are parting ways with offensive coordinator Greg Roman after their season came to an end on Sunday night with a wild-card loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Roman had one year left on his deal, but he has stepped down amid fan outrage and player frustration in a […]

Bryce Harper To Start Swinging Around End Of March

Philadelphia Phillies general manager Dave Dombrowski said that outfielder Bryce Harper's (elbow) rehab has been going well and that Harper should start swinging a bat around the end of March. Dombrowski also said that Harper should be back in the lineup right around the All-Star game, which fits with the original timeline that the Phillies […]

Adam Warren Retires After Eight-Year Career

Right-handed pitcher Adam Warren announced his retirement from professional baseball on Wednesday after eight seasons. Warren last pitched in the majors with the San Diego Padres in 2019 and hadn't pitched since due to a shoulder injury and Tommy John surgery. The 35-year-old began his MLB career in 2012 with the New York Yankees and […]

David Phelps Announces Retirement

Right-handed pitcher David Phelps officially announced his retirement from professional baseball. The 36-year-old reliever spent 10 years in the big leagues, three each with the New York Yankees, Miami Marlins and Toronto Blue Jays. He finished up the 2022 season in Toronto with a strong 2.83 ERA (3.16 FIP), 1.30 WHIP, one save, 31 walks […]

Max Meyer To Start Throwing Soon

Miami Marlins right-hander Max Meyer (elbow) said that he will "start getting ready to throw here soon in a couple weeks." Meyer underwent Tommy John surgery last August after making his first two major-league starts in 2022. A return late in the 2023 season can't be ruled out, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect the 23-year-old […]

Marlins Designate Daniel Castano For Assignment

The Miami Marlins designated left-hander Daniel Castano for assignment on Thursday to make room on the 40-man roster for the recently signed Johnny Cueto. The 2022 season was a tough one for Castano, as he suffered a concussion and also had a small labrum tear in his left shoulder in September. He ended up making […]

Raimel Tapia Signs Minor-League Deal With Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox signed free-agent outfielder Raimel Tapia to a minor-league deal on Thursday. The 28-year-old will be invited to major-league spring training. In 128 games for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2022, Tapia slashed .265/.292/.380 with a .672 OPS, seven home runs, 52 RBI, 47 runs scored and eight stolen bases in 433 […]

Shawn Jefferson To Interview For Patriots OC Job

Arizona Cardinals associate head coach and wide receivers coach Shawn Jefferson will interview for the New England Patriots' opening at offensive coordinator on Friday, according to a league source. Jefferson has been with the Cardinals for the last two seasons as their receivers coach, and he's also coached with the Detroit Lions, Tennessee Titans, Miami […]

Lane Johnson Expected To Play In Divisional Round

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said that the team expects offensive tackle Lane Johnson (groin) to play in the Divisional Round on Saturday night against the New York Giants. "We feel good about it," Sirianni said. Johnson suffered a torn groin in Week 16 and has been recovering ever since. While the 32-year-old All-Pro […]

Wes Phillips To Stay With Vikings

The Los Angeles Chargers requested to speak with Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Wes Phillips about their open offensive coordinator position, but Phillips plans to stay in Minnesota, according to sources. He is highly valued in Minnesota, and the Vikings are building something that he wants to see through. The Chargers are looking for a new […]

Commanders To Interview Charles London For OC Job

The Washington Commanders will interview Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks coach Charles London for their open offensive coordinator position. London joined the Falcons in 2021 and has 13 seasons of coaching experience in the NFL, starting as an offensive quality control coach for the Chicago Bears in 2007. He has also spent time with the Tennessee Titans […]

Buccaneers Fire Offensive Coordinator Byron Leftwich

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially fired offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich on Thursday. The team is making sweeping changes to their coaching staff following an 8-9 regular season and wild-card loss to the Dallas Cowboys. As many as five offensive assistants and two on defense are expected to be fired in addition to Leftwich. Leftwich began […]

Rams Fire Five Coaches

The Los Angeles Rams will have head coach Sean McVay back in 2023, but on Wednesday they fired offensive line coach Kevin Carberry, special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis, defensive backs coach Jonathan Cooley, assistant defensive line coach Skyler Jones and defensive assistant Lance Schulters, according to a source. The Rams were fully expected to make […]

Panthers Interview Ejiro Evero Wednesday

The Carolina Panthers announced on Wednesday that they completed their interview with Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero for their head-coaching position. The Panthers have also interviewed Shane Steichen, Frank Reich, Steve Wilks and Jim Caldwell for the position, and they have an interview set up with Ken Dorsey this Saturday. Carolina is also looking […]

Sean Payton Looking For $20-25 Million

Former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton is believed to be seeking $20-25 million per year on a four-year deal in contract negotiations with interested teams. On top of that, any team interested in hiring him as their next head coach will likely have to give up multiple first-round picks in order to land […]

Matt Canada Expected To Return To Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers have no plans to replace offensive coordinator Matt Canada and he is expected to return to head coach Mike Tomlin's coaching staff in 2023, according to sources. Canada will return for his third season as the offensive coordinator despite public outcry to fire him and several rumors about his coaching status. The […]

Tanner Houck Generating Significant Trade Interest

Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck has generated significant trade interest this offseason, according to a baseball source. The Red Sox are open to listening on their young starters because any significant trade would likely force the team to part with some of its pitching depth. If Houck stays in Boston, he projects as a […]

Rays Sign Zack Burdi To Minor-League Deal

The Tampa Bay Rays signed free-agent right-handers Zack Burdi, Ben Heller and Heath Hembree to minor-league deals on Wednesday that include invites to major-league spring training. Burdi was once an intriguing relief prospect in the Chicago White Sox's organization, but injuries have held him back the last several years. The 27-year-old has only thrown 17 […]

Alex Kirilloff Taking Swings

Minnesota Twins first baseman/outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist) has been taking full swings while working out this offseason and is expected to be ready to go for the start of spring training after needing season-ending surgery in 2022 to fix a ligament tear in his right wrist. The 25-year-old former first-round pick has only been able […]

Enrique Hernandez Moving To Middle-Infield Role

Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Enrique Hernandez has started in center field for the team for the last two seasons, but he will be moving to a middle infield spot to begin the 2023 season with Xander Bogaerts now in San Diego and Trevor Story (elbow) injured. Boston signed outfielder Adam Duvall on Wednesday, and he […]

Elvin Rodriguez Signs With Rays

Former Detroit Tigers pitcher Elvin Rodriguez signed a minor-league deal with the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training, according to a source. The 24-year-old had a 3.22 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, eight walks and 23 strikeouts in 19 innings (six starts) in the Dominican Winter League this offseason. The […]

Tomas Nido Agrees To Two-Year Deal With Mets

The New York Mets and catcher Tomas Nido agreed to a two-year, $3.7 million deal on Wednesday, according to sources familiar with the deal. The contract covers Nido's remaining arbitration-eligible years and will pay him $1.6 million in 2023 and $2.1 million in 2024. The 28-year-old backstop hit .239/.276/.324 with a .600 OPS, three home […]

Rays Add Trevor Kelley On Minor-League Deal

The Tampa Bay Rays agreed on a minor-league deal with an invitation to major-league spring training with right-hander Trevor Kelley on Wednesday. Kelley has spent time with the Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies and Milwaukee Brewers. In 32 big-league relief appearances over three seasons, he has a 7.13 ERA (6.71 FIP), 1.61 WHIP, 34 strikeouts […]

Kevin Pillar Agrees To Minor-League Deal With Braves

The Atlanta Braves agreed to a minor-league deal with veteran outfielder Kevin Pillar on Wednesday, according to a source. Pillar will earn $3 million if he makes the big-league roster. The deal includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Pillar only played four games for the Los Angeles Dodgers last season and eventually had left […]