NFLPA Not Interested In 18-Game Schedule

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell recently said that safety data doesn't discourage the league from expanding the regular season to 18 games, but NFL Players Association executive director Lloyd Howell Jr. doesn't feel the same way. "Frankly, we're not sure how he's reaching that conclusion based on the data we've been given access to," Howell said. […]

Cam Skattebo Skips Senior Bowl, Entering NFL Draft

Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo skipped last weekend's Senior Bowl to focus on the upcoming NFL draft and scouting combine later this month. Skattebo had a huge 2024 season for the Sun Devils, recording 1,711 rushing yards (5.8 yards per carry) , 605 receiving yards (13.4 yards per catch) and 25 total touchdowns while […]

Ben Gamel, Astros Agree On One-Year Deal

Free-agent outfielder Ben Gamel (leg) and the Houston Astros agreed to a one-year, $1.2 million deal on Wednesday, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. Gamel's deal includes a $200,000 signing bonus, with the remaining $1 million being non-guaranteed. The 32-year-old veteran outfielder began the 2024 season with the New York Mets and played in only 18 […]

Rams To Host First-Ever NFL Game In Australia in 2026

The NFL announced on Wednesday that the Los Angeles Rams will host a game in Melbourne, Australia, for the first time in NFL history during the 2026 season. The game will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as part of the league's multi-year commitment to play regular-season games in Australia. The Rams' opponent will […]

Will Hernandez Wants To Return To Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals impending free-agent offensive guard Will Hernandez (knee) stated his intentions of wanting to re-sign with the team this offseason. "I'd love to stay, but at the end of the day, it's not up to me," Hernandez said. It remains to be seen if the Cardinals have mutual interest in bringing the 29-year-old offensive […]

Skyy Moore Limited In Wednesday's Practice

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Skyy Moore (abdomen) was the only player on the team listed as limited in their first practice of the week on Wednesday. The Chiefs opened Moore's practice window last week to return from Injured Reserve potentially for the Super Bowl this Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, although the Chiefs listed […]

Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens Practicing In Full

Philadelphia Eagles offensive guard Landon Dickerson (knee) and center Cam Jurgens (back) both put in full practice sessions on Wednesday. Neither Dickerson nor Jurgens practiced at all last week, but the Eagles didn't list either of them with an injury designation on last Friday's final injury report, indicating they both should be just fine to […]

Brandon Graham On Track To Return For Super Bowl

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham (triceps) said he remains on track to play on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX in what will be his final NFL game, according to FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. Graham suffered a torn triceps in Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams and had surgery […]

Dallas Goedert Practicing In Full Before Super Bowl

Despite not practicing at all last week, Philadelphia Eagles tight ends Dallas Goedert (ankle) returned to a full practice session on Wednesday. TE C.J. Uzomah (abdomen) was also a full-go. It shouldn't come as much of a surprise after the Eagles didn't list Goedert on last Friday's final injury report. They were merely giving the […]

Kenneth Gainwell Back At Practice On Wednesday

Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell (concussion, knee) returned to practice on Wednesday and was limited. Gainwell suffered a concussion and knee injury in the victory over the division-rival Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship and was unable to practice at all last week. While his availability for Super Bowl LIX this Sunday in New […]

DeVonta Smith Limited On Wednesday

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring) was listed as a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. Smith picked up a hamstring injury in the NFC Championship win over the division-rival Washington Commanders and was held out of practice all of last week. However, he has now returned to the practice field and should be […]

Calvin Faucher The Favorite To Be Marlins Closer?

The Miami Herald's Barry Jackson writes that Miami Marlins right-hander Calvin Faucher could be the favorite to close games to open the 2025 season, although right-hander Jesus Tinoco could also be in the mix. Neither pitcher should be very high on fantasy managers' radars during draft season when scrounging for saves. The 29-year-old Faucher closed […]

Marlins Expecting Improvement From Edward Cabrera

Miami Marlins new manager Clayton McCullough thinks that right-hander Edward Cabrera can make big strides in 2025 after he went 4-8 with a 4.95 ERA (4.68 FIP) and 1.37 WHIP with 107 strikeouts and 50 walks in 96 1/3 innings over 20 starts in his fourth big-league season in 2024. Cabrera does have 225 strikeouts […]

Eury Perez Hoping To Return Around Midseason

According to the Miami Herald's Barry Jackson, Miami Marlins right-hander Eury Perez (elbow) is hoping to be back with the team by the All-Star break after recovering from Tommy John surgery that he had last April. Perez didn't pitch at all for the Fish in 2024 but displayed considerable upside in 2023 in his rookie […]

Yankees Claim Owen White Off Waivers From Reds

The New York Yankees claimed right-hander Owen White off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday and designated right-hander Allan Winans for assignment in a corresponding move to make room for White on the 40-man roster. White will head back to the American League after allowing 13 earned runs on 14 hits (three homers) while […]

Yankees Claim Braden Shewmake Off Waivers From Royals

The New York Yankees claimed infielder Braden Shewmake off waivers from the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. Shewmake is now on his third team this offseason after being designated for assignment by both the Royals and Chicago White Sox. The 27-year-old former first-rounder by the Atlanta Braves in 2019 out of Texas A&M University will […]

Cubs Offer Four-Year Deal To Alex Bregman

According to sources, the Chicago Cubs have offered free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman a four-year contract worth north of $100 million that includes opt-out clauses. In addition to the Cubs, the Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros remain potential landing spots for the two-time All-Star. After trading away third baseman Isaac Paredes this […]

Yankees Invite Spencer Jones To Spring Training

The New York Yankees announced on Wednesday that outfield prospect Spencer Jones will be a non-roster invite to major-league spring training. In addition to Jones, shortstop George Lombard, shortstop Roderick Arias, catcher Rafael Flores and pitcher Chase Hampton will be at MLB camp. The 23-year-old Jones is a towering left-handed slugger -- he stands at […]

Christian Scott Expects To Start Throwing In A Month

New York Mets right-hander Christian Scott (elbow) said on Wednesday that he plans on starting to throw around a month from now. "Feel like my arm's in a good spot... I'll start throwing in about a month from now," Scott said. The 25-year-old had a hybrid Tommy John and internal-brace surgery on his right elbow […]

Jackson Holliday Wants To Run More

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday is looking to bounce back after struggling in his first year in the big leagues in 2024, and he's specifically focused on stealing more bases in 2025. Over 60 games in Baltimore, he hit just .189 with five homers, four doubles, 23 RBI and a .565 OPS while striking out […]

Sandy Alcantara Expected To Be Ready For Opening Day

The Miami Herald's Barry Jackson writes that Miami Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara (elbow), who is returning from Tommy John surgery, is ready to pitch on Opening Day on March 27 against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates. Alcantara, a former National League Cy Young winner, had Tommy John surgery in October of 2023 and missed all of […]

Sal Frelick Not An Option At Shortstop For Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy said that outfielder Sal Frelick will not be an option at shortstop in 2025 as the team looks to replace Willy Adames. The starting job at the 6 in Milwaukee will come down to Brice Turang and Joey Ortiz, but Murphy wouldn't shed light on who might have the upper […]

Brandon Woodruff Not Expected To Be Ready For Start Of Spring Training

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy said that right-hander Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) isn't expected to be 100 percent for the start of spring training after having serious right-shoulder surgery in October of 2023 to fix his anterior capsule. The 31-year-old didn't pitch at all in 2024 and had his rehab paused last August because he wasn't […]

Christian Yelich Not Expected To Be 100% For Start Of Spring Training

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy said that he doesn't think outfielder Christian Yelich (back) will be 100 percent at the start of spring training. Murphy added that he thinks Yelich will be ahead of right-hander Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) as far as being game-ready this spring. It's no surprise for the 33-year-old Yelich after he underwent […]

Harrison Bader Joins Twins

The New York Post's Jon Heyman reports that free-agent outfielder Harrison Bader has signed with the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday on an undisclosed one-year deal that includes a mutual option for the 2026 season. Bader will essentially head to spring training this year as Minnesota's fourth outfielder but also as a much-needed insurance policy for […]

Brock Purdy Could Make Up To $60 Million Per Year

Despite underwhelming in 2024 after throwing for a single-season franchise record of 4,280 passing yards in 2023, The Athletic's Dianna Russini thinks San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy could make up to $55-$60 million on his next deal. Purdy is entering the final year of his rookie deal in 2025 and is set to become […]

Myles Garrett's Situation With Browns Could Get Messy

The Athletic's Dianna Russini said on the Dan Le Batard Show that the situation with All-Pro pass-rusher Myles Garrett and the Cleveland Browns could "get really messy" this offseason. "I had somebody in the league share with me yesterday that they just think this could get really messy. This is about winning for Myles Garrett. […]

Broncos Likely To Bring Back Wil Lutz

The Athletic's Nick Kosmider writes that it's probably a no-brainer decision for the Denver Broncos to bring back veteran kicker Wil Lutz in 2025 despite the fact that he has no guaranteed money left on his current deal. If the Broncos wanted to, they could cut Lutz this offseason for a savings of at least […]

Nik Bonitto In Line For Contract Extension This Offseason?

Although Denver Broncos general manager George Paton said the team hasn't had conversations yet, The Athletic's Nick Kosmider thinks it will be a pressing question this offseason as to whether the team will agree to a lucrative contract extension with pass-rusher Nik Bonitto. The former second-rounder in 2022 is entering the final year of his […]

Courtland Sutton Likely Wants Contract Restructured

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton made it clear last offseason that he was unhappy with the structure of his contract, which at the time had two years left with little guaranteed money. Sutton and the Broncos eventually revised his contract to add $1.7 million in incentives for 2024, ultimately reaching most of them after […]