Blue Jays Had Interest In Tyler Mahle

The Toronto Blue Jays were very interested in trading for Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tyler Mahle prior to MLB's lockout in early December, according to a source. The Blue Jays have Jose Berrios, Kevin Gausman and Hyun Jin Ryu atop their 2022 starting rotation, with Alek Manoah, who impressed in his rookie season, slated to […]

MLB Officially Announces Spring Training Delay

Major League Baseball announced on Friday that spring training games won't begin until at least March 5. "We regret that, without a collective bargaining agreement in place, we must postpone the start of spring training games," a statement said. "All 30 clubs are unified in their strong desire to bring players back to the field […]

Travis Etienne Jr. Continues To Make Progress

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (foot), who missed all of his rookie season after suffering a Lisfranc injury in the preseason, continues to make progress. The first-round pick could have an even bigger role in 2022, too, after James Robinson tore his Achilles late in the 2021 season. Etienne told Darien Rencher on […]

DK Metcalf May Wait To Sign Extension

The Seattle Seahawks have $36.4 million in salary cap space in 2022, which is the eighth most in the league, according to OvertheCap.com. The biggest contract they're likely to give out is to wide receiver DK Metcalf. He's eligible for an extension after playing the third season of his four-year rookie deal. Pro Football Focus […]

Aaron Donald Wants Von Miller, Odell Beckham Jr. Back

Los Angeles Rams All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald, who is rumored to be considering retirement after winning Super Bowl LVI over the Cincinnati Bengals, said that he's open to returning in 2022 if the Rams bring everybody back, including impending free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and pass-rusher Von Miller. "I'm gonna enjoy the moment. […]

Roger Goodell Could Receive Extension

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is negotiating a fourth contract extension that could be in place in the coming months, according to Sports Business Journal, citing multiple sources. Goodell last signed a deal in 2017, which takes him through the 2024 season. "[Goodell's] at the top of his game right now. Why would we want him […]

Commanders Hire Juan Castillo As Tight Ends Coach

The Washington Commanders hired veteran assistant coach Juan Castillo to be their new tight ends coach on Friday, replacing the retiring Pete Hoener, according to a source. Castillo worked with head coach Ron Rivera two decades ago with the Philadelphia Eagles from 1999-2003 and was most recently the Chicago Bears offensive line coach. It will […]

Doug Pederson To Call Offensive Plays For Jaguars

Jacksonville Jaguars new head coach Doug Pederson said that he will call offensive plays in 2022, while also surrounding quarterback Trevor Lawrence with a support system in his second NFL season. Pederson got the most out of Carson Wentz in his time with the Philadelphia Eagles and won a Super Bowl with Nick Foles as […]

Dolphins Sign Fullback John Lovett

The Miami Dolphins signed former Green Bay Packers fullback John Lovett to a one-year deal on Friday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The Dolphins also signed defensive end Daeshon Hall on Friday. Lovett played in eight games for the Packers in 2020, carrying the ball only three times for six yards and […]

Kevin O'Connell Will Call Plays In Minnesota

New Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said that he will call the offensive plays for the team in 2022. O'Connell spent the last two seasons as the Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator, working closely with head coach Sean McVay, who called the plays in LA. "I feel like I've been around one of the […]

Packers Hire Tom Clements As Quarterbacks Coach

The Green Bay Packers hired Tom Clements as their new quarterbacks coach on Thursday. Clements has long been credited for quarterback Aaron Rodgers' development early in his career, and he's coming out of retirement to work with Rodgers again, if he stays in Green Bay. A source said Clements' arrival doesn't guarantee that the 2021 […]

Raiders Sign Cre'von LeBlanc

The Las Vegas Raiders signed defensive back Cre'von LeBlanc to an undisclosed deal on Thursday. LeBlanc didn't play at all for the Raiders last season, and he last played in nine games for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2020, recording 22 tackles (19 solo), one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and one sack. He also spent […]

Dolphins Sign River Cracraft

The Miami Dolphins signed wide receiver River Cracraft to an undisclosed deal on Thursday. Cracraft is familiar with new head coach Mike McDaniel from their time together with the San Francisco 49ers. The 27-year-old has been in the NFL since 2018 and has mostly served as a kick and punt returner on special teams for […]

Jason Pierre-Paul Undergoes Surgery

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul (shoulder) underwent surgery on his injured shoulder on Thursday. The veteran pass-rusher missed the final three games of the regular season with the injury, but he returned for two playoff games. The 33-year-old could be held out of spring workouts, but barring any setbacks, he should be good to […]

Impossible For Carson Wentz To Return In 2022?

In the opinion of The Athletic's Bob Kravitz, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz will not be with the team in 2022. The Colts don't have many favorable options to replace Wentz, but the experiment with Wentz in 2021 was an abject failure. Head coach Frank Reich and general manager Chris Ballard both failed to commit […]

Forrest Whitley Should Return By June

Houston Astros pitching prospect Forrest Whitley (elbow) should return to game action by June after missing all of last season due to Tommy John surgery. Whitley reached Double-A in 2017, a year after graduating high school, and was once the top pitching prospect in the game. But several injuries and command issues have made him […]

Luis Matos One Of The Best Pure Hitting Prospects

San Francisco Giants outfielder Luis Matos is one of the best pure hitting prospects in the minor leagues after signing for $750,000 out of Venezuela in 2018. He finished last season as MLB Pipeline's No. 77 overall prospect, but he's primed to enter the top 10 when the 2023 season begins. Matos won Low-A West […]

No Deal Between MLB, Players After Thursday's Meeting

No new deal was struck between Major League Baseball and the Players Association after their latest meeting on Thursday, and we are now 11 days from the deadline the league set in order to start the regular season on time. The Players Association backed off its request for arbitration for all players with two-plus years […]

DJ LeMahieu Fully Recovered After Surgery

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (abdomen) said that he is fully recovered from surgery last October to fix a core muscle injury. LeMahieu is already at the team's spring training complex and is waiting for the end of the league's lockout. The 33-year-old has been swinging a bat all winter. LeMahieu struggled to the […]

Aaron Judge's Yankees Tenure Could Be Over Soon

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge hinted on the latest R2C2 podcast with Ryan Ruocco and CC Sabathia that his tenure with the team could be over if he doesn't sign a contract extension before the start of the 2022 season. Judge broke out in his rookie season in 2017 and has been one of […]

Ejiro Evero Officially Named Defensive Coordinator

The Denver Broncos officially named Ejiro Evero as their new defensive coordinator on Thursday. The Broncos also hired Dwayne Stukes as their special teams coach and Marcus Dixon as the defensive line coach. Evero was the secondary coach/pass-game coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams in 2021 after serving as the team's safeties coach for four […]

Aaron Donald Hints At Returning In 2022

Los Angeles Rams All-Pro pass-rusher Aaron Donald hinted that he'll return in 2022 at the team's Super Bowl parade on Wednesday after admitting he'd consider retirement if he won the Super Bowl over the Cincinnati Bengals. "We built a super team, we can bring the super team back," Donald said. "Why not run it back? […]

Thomas Brown Interviewing With Vikings

Los Angeles Rams running backs/assistant head coach Thomas Brown will interview for a key spot on Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell's staff on Friday, according to a source. Brown will be interviewing for the offensive coordinator position. Rams passing-game coordinator/tight ends coach Wes Phillips is also a possibility to join O'Connell's staff in Minnesota. […]

Sean McVay Not Retiring?

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay's fiancee, Veronika Khomyn, posted a picture on Instagram on Wednesday of her and McVay and said, "He is NOT retiring!!!" Speculation about McVay retiring has been swirling since before the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI. The 36-year-old has expressed his desire to start a […]

Panthers Give Frankie Luvu A Two-Year Extension

The Carolina Panthers agreed to a two-year contract extension with linebacker and special-teamer Frankie Luvu on Thursday. Luvu was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent next month. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The 25-year-old played 16 games for the Panthers in his first season in Carolina in 2021 and recorded 43 […]

Seahawks Still See Jamal Adams As A Difference-Maker

Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Clint Hurtt still views All-Pro safety Jamal Adams as a difference-maker in this defense. "How we use him, that's going to be on me. It's our responsibility, my responsibility to make sure we put him in positions so he can be at his very best, and we know how great he […]

Marcus Peters Expects To Be Back This Summer

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters (knee) said that he expects to be back from his torn ACL by June or July, which means he could be a full-go for the beginning of training camp. Peters blew his knee out in practice just days before the season-opener in 2021 and missed the entire season. Despite the […]

Lamar Jackson Resumes Throwing

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (ankle) posted video clips on his Instagram on Tuesday of him back on the field throwing to wide receivers Rashod Bateman and James Proche II. Jackson sat out the final four games of the 2021 season due to a bone bruise in his ankle, and head coach John Harbaugh said […]

Matt Harvey Facing Suspension Over Opioids

Free-agent right-handed pitcher Matt Harvey could be suspended for at least 60 days if he signs with a team for saying that he provided opioids to Tyler Skaggs on several occasions, according to a Major League Baseball official. Harvey's admission in federal court on Tuesday qualifies as distribution under the league's drug policy. He would […]

Dolphins Add Sam Madison To Coaching Staff

The Miami Dolphins hired former Dolphins legend Sam Madison as their cornerbacks coach/pass-game specialist on Wednesday, according to a source. Madison was a four-time Pro Bowler with Miami from 1997 to 2005 and spent the last three seasons coaching the secondary and cornerbacks for the Kansas City Chiefs. The Dolphins previous cornerbacks coach, Charles Burks, […]