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 […]

Aroldis Chapman Throws Bullpen For Marlins

Free-agent relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman threw a bullpen session for the Miami Marlins on Wednesday at Nova Southeastern University, according to a source. Miami's interest in the hard-throwing left-hander was reported on Tuesday, and the Kansas City Royals and San Diego Padres are also interested in signing him. The Cuban southpaw probably isn't returning to […]

Jonah Williams, Alex Cappa Not Practicing Wednesday

Cincinnati Bengals left tackle Jonah Williams (knee) and offensive guard Alex Cappa (ankle) both missed practice on Wednesday. Neither offensive lineman is expected to play this weekend in Sunday's Divisional Round matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Williams dislocated his kneecap in the wild-card win over the Baltimore Ravens. He's unlikely to play this weekend, but […]

Isaiah McKenzie On Track To Play Against Bengals

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (hamstring), who missed the wild-card win over the Miami Dolphins, took part in a full practice on Wednesday and is on track to play in this Sunday's Divisional Round matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. The 27-year-old should return to the majority of the team's slot-receiver duties this weekend, which […]

Jalen Hurts Not On The Injury Report

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (shoulder), who has been dealing with a sprained right shoulder for around a month, is not listed on this week's injury report and was a full participant in Tuesday's practice. Hurts was a bit rusty in the Week 18 regular season finale against the New York Giants, but the good […]

Commanders To Interview Ken Zampese For OC Job

The Washington Commanders are interviewing quarterbacks coach Ken Zampese for the offensive coordinator job on Wednesday, according to a source. The Commanders are also expected to interview Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks coach Charles London for the job later in the week. Washington is looking for a new OC after firing Scott Turner last week. Zampese has […]

Russell Gage's Neck Is Fine

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that wide receiver Russell Gage (concussion) was expected to be released from the hospital on Tuesday. He is dealing with a concussion but "his neck is fine and right now he has all his extremities moving." Gage suffered a scary injury in the fourth quarter of Monday […]

Cameron Brate Scores In Wild-Card Loss

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate scored his first touchdown of the season in the 31-14 wild-card loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night. Brate had just one catch on three targets for an eight-yard touchdown. Fantasy managers were expecting much more from the 31-year-old in 2022 with Rob Gronkowski retired, but Brate […]

Falcons Interviewing Vic Fangio For Defensive Coordinator

The Atlanta Falcons are interviewing long-time respected defensive coordinator Vic Fangio on Wednesday for their vacant defensive coordinator position, according to sources. The former Denver Broncos head coach has been serving as a defensive consultant with the Philadelphia Eagles this year. He will be one of the top candidates in any defensive coordinator search. Fangio […]

Patriots Request Permission To Interview Keenan McCardell

The New England Patriots have requested permission to interview Minnesota Vikings wide receivers coach Keenan McCardell for their offensive coordinator position, according to sources. He joins a growing list of candidates for the position that also includes Alabama offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien. The Patriots could also choose to promote tight ends coach Nick Caley, who […]

Jets Meeting With Nathaniel Hackett For OC Position

The New York Jets are meeting with former Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett on Wednesday for their offensive coordinator position, according to sources. Hackett and Jets head coach Robert Saleh were both coaching assistants with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2015 and 2016. He was fired by the Broncos in his first stint as an […]

Cardinals To Interview Vance Joseph On Wednesday

The Arizona Cardinals are interviewing defensive coordinator Vance Joseph for their head-coaching position on Wednesday. The Cardinals had been planning all along to interview Joseph for the job after they fired Kliff Kingsbury following the regular season. Now that the Cardinals hired a new general manager in Monti Ossenfort on Monday, they can get down […]

Rob Gronkowski Could Consider Returning In 2023

Retired tight end Rob Gronkowski called the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Thanksgiving to tell them that he was "bored" and wanted to return to the NFL, as The Tampa Bay Times' Rick Stroud reported in December. Gronkowski also said that he'd consider returning for a full season in 2023. That could play a factor in […]

Frank Reich Interviews For Cardinals Head-Coaching Job

Former Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich interviewed for the Arizona Cardinals' vacant head-coaching position on Tuesday, according to sources. It comes after the Cardinals announced Monti Ossenfort as their new general manager on Monday. Reich was fired by the Colts after a 3-5-1 start to the 2022 season, and he finished his time with […]

Reds Sign Alex Young To Minor-League Deal

The Cincinnati Reds signed free-agent left-hander Alex Young to a minor-league deal on Tuesday with an invitation to major-league spring training. Young spent his fourth major-league season in 2022 with the Cleveland Guardians and San Francisco Giants. He only went one-third of an inning in Cleveland and tossed 26 1/3 innings over 24 appearances (one […]

Cardinals Request To Interview Ejiro Evero

The Arizona Cardinals have put in a request to interview Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero for their head-coaching position, according to a source. The Cardinals are looking for a new head coach after firing Kliff Kingsbury following the 2022 season. Evero was a first-time defensive coordinator this past season and led the Broncos defense […]

Colts Request To Interview Dan Quinn

The Indianapolis Colts have put in a request to interview Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn for their head-coaching position, according to multiple sources. Quinn is scheduled to interview with the Denver Broncos for their head-coaching vacancy this Friday. The Cowboys defense is coming off an impressive showing in their wild-card win on Monday night […]

Ben Johnson Staying With Lions

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has informed interested teams that he's staying in Detroit in 2023, according to sources. He was scheduled to travel on Wednesday to interview for the Carolina Panthers head-coaching position, but he feels that the Lions are building something special and wants to see it through. Johnson interviewed virtually with […]