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Geoff Swaim Agrees To One-Year Extension
The Tennessee Titans agreed to a one-year contract extension with tight end Geoff Swaim on Monday, according to a source. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. Swaim had a career-high 31 catches for 210 yards and three touchdowns on 40 targets in 16 regular season games in his second year in Tennessee in 2021. […]
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Browns Release Jarvis Landry
The Cleveland Browns released wide receiver Jarvis Landry on Monday. Cleveland gave Landry permission to seek a trade after the acquired Amari Cooper from the Dallas Cowboys over the weekend, but now Landry will be free to sign with any team. The 29-year-old pass-catcher was scheduled for a non-guaranteed $14.3 million base salary in 2022 […]
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Dolphins Reach Agreement With Chase Edmonds
The Miami Dolphins and free-agent running back Chase Edmonds agreed on a two-year, $12.6 million deal on Monday that includes $6.1 million guaranteed, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Edmonds shared the backfield with James Conner, who was much more productive, in 2021. He finished with 592 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 116 carries […]
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Pete Alonso Involved In Scary Car Accident
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso said he got into a "brutal" car accident on Sunday in which his car flipped over three times. He said he feels fortunate to be alive, but all is well now and he will be back on the field on Tuesday. The 27-year-old is entrenched as the team's […]
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Ian Happ Recovering From Surgery
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (shoulder) is recovering from right elbow surgery that he had in February, but he should be fine for the start of the regular season. Happ said the surgery was a cleanup procedure that removed loose bodies from his throwing elbow. The surgery wasn't serious, but it's something to watch for […]
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Adbert Alzolay To Start On Injured List
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay (shoulder) will start the regular season on the injured list. Alzolay is dealing with shoulder tightness, and with a condensed spring training schedule this year, he won't have enough time to get ready for Opening Day. The 27-year-old right-hander was in a position to win a spot at the […]
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Twins Have Checked In On Trevor Story
The Minnesota Twins are once again in need of a shortstop after trading Isiah Kiner-Falefa to the New York Yankees on Sunday night, and they have money to spend. As a result, they have checked in on free-agent shortstop Trevor Story, and he's a logical fit. Story wants to remain at shortstop and has turned […]
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Fernando Tatis Jr. Has Fractured Wrist
San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) has a fractured wrist and surgery is probable. He could miss a few months of action, but he's been a quick healer in the past. It's the first big injury of the spring and will seriously impact the Padres early season approach in the middle infield. The […]
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Brandon Scherff Drawing Plenty Of Interest
The Jacksonville Jaguars, Cincinnati Bengals and New York Jets are the three teams showing the most interest in free-agent offensive guard Brandon Scherff, according to sources. Scherff is not expected to re-sign with the Washington Commanders. The 30-year-old has spent his entire seven-year career in Washington, but he figures to go elsewhere for the 2022 […]
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Dolphins, Emmanuel Ogbah Reach Four-Year Deal
The Miami Dolphins and defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah agreed to a four-year, $65 million deal on Monday that includes $32 million fully guaranteed at signing, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Obgah has really emerged with the Dolphins in the last two seasons, recording nine sacks in each of the last two years after he […]
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Melvin Gordon III Unlikely To Re-Sign?
There had been mutual interest in Denver Broncos free-agent running back Melvin Gordon III returning in 2022, but it looks like that won't be happening. Gordon had 1,904 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns while catching 60 passes for 371 yards and three receiving touchdowns in a split backfield in Denver the last two years, but […]
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Packers Release Za'Darius Smith
The Green Bay Packers released Pro Bowl pass-rusher Za'Darius Smith on Monday, according to a source. Smith's salary cap number of $27.6 million this year was never going to work for a team trying to get under the cap in 2022. The 29-year-old also played in only one game last season due to a back […]
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Browns Fielding Trade Calls For Baker Mayfield
The Cleveland Browns aren't entirely sold on going forward with Baker Mayfield as their starting quarterback and are fielding exploratory trade calls on him, according to league sources not authorized to speak. The Browns are exploring trade scenarios for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson as well. Cleveland isn't expected to land Watson, however. Mayfield played […]
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Lance McCullers Jr. Won't Be Ready For Start Of Season
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said that starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) is behind schedule and won't start the season on time. McCullers injured his right forearm in the playoffs last year and needs more time before he gets back on a mound. The 28-year-old right-hander said in February that he had a significant […]
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Jacob deGrom Plans To Opt Out After Season
New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom said he plans to opt out of his contract following the 2022 season with the hopes of negotiating a long-term deal with the team. The 33-year-old right-hander tossed his first bullpen session of the spring on Monday and said that his troublesome right elbow felt fine in the […]
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Seiya Suzuki Works Out For Padres
Free-agent outfielder Seiya Suzuki worked out for the San Diego Padres at Petco Park over the weekend, according to sources. Suzuki also visited with starting pitcher Yu Darvish (the two share an agent) and his family before the right-hander left for spring training in Arizona. It's no secret that the Padres are looking for another […]
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Sean Doolittle Back With Nationals
The Washington Nationals signed free-agent relief pitcher Sean Doolittle to an undisclosed deal on Monday, pending a physical. The 35-year-old left-hander pitched for Washington from 2017-20 and was named to his second All-Star team with the Nats in 2018. Doolittle spent last season pitching for the Cincinnati Reds and Seattle Mariners, posting a combined 4.53 […]
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Ian Kennedy Agrees With Diamondbacks
Free-agent relief pitcher Ian Kennedy agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday, pending a physical, according to sources. The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal later announced the deal was worth $4.75 million. Kennedy previously pitched for Arizona from 2010-13. He began his career as a starting pitcher and has made 290 starts […]
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Odubel Herrera Returns To Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies re-signed outfielder Odubel Herrera to an undisclosed one-year deal on Monday. The Phillies weren't going to spend big bucks on a new center field in free agency, so they decided to settle for Herrera, who was actually pretty solid against right-handed pitchers in 2021. The 30-year-old is projected to serve in a […]
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Brad Hand Agrees With Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies and free-agent left-hander Brad Hand agreed to a one-year, $6 million deal on Monday, according to sources familiar with the deal. The New York Mets were considering re-signing Hand, but instead he'll land with the division-rival Phillies for the 2022 season. Corey Knebel is projected to open the season as the team's […]
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Falcons, Jake Matthews Agree On Three-Year Extension
The Atlanta Falcons and left tackle Jake Matthews agreed on a three-year contract extension on Monday, according to sources. Matthew receives $52.5 million over the first three years of the deal with a new money average of $18.5 million. The deal will give the Falcons some much-needed salary cap space for this season. The 30-year-old […]
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Bills Give Mitch Morse A Two-Year Deal
The Buffalo Bills are giving center Mitch Morse a two-year, $19.5 million contract extension on Monday with $12 million guaranteed, according to a source. Morse is now under contract through the 2024 season, and his pay for the 2022 season increases from $8.5 million to $11.25 million. The 29-year-old will continue to help protect quarterback […]
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Buccaneers Re-Sign Ryan Jensen
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers re-signed center Ryan Jensen to a three-year, $39 million deal on Sunday night, according to Jensen's agent. Jensen will earn $23 million guaranteed upon signing. News of the re-signing came just hours after quarterback Tom Brady announced that he is unretiring to return to Tampa. Jensen made the Pro Bowl for […]
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Vikings Tender Kicker Greg Joseph
The Minnesota Vikings are tendering restricted free-agent kicker Greg Joseph on Monday. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Joseph's tender will be worth $2.433 million in 2022. Joseph led the league in touchback percentage last year and improved as the season went on. The 27-year-old made 86.8% of his 38 field-goal tries (five misses) and made […]
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Lions Bringing Back Tim Boyle
The Detroit Lions are re-signing quarterback Tim Boyle to a one-year, $2 million deal that includes $1.75 million guaranteed on Monday, according to sources. Boyle can earn another $500,000 in incentives. The 27-year-old started three games for the Lions last year when Jared Goff was unavailable, and he threw three touchdowns and six interceptions in […]
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Patriots Give Brian Hoyer A Two-Year Deal
The New England Patriots agreed with veteran quarterback Brian Hoyer on a two-year, $4 million deal on Monday that includes $3 million guaranteed and incentives, according to a source. Hoyer will return to mentor young QB Mac Jones as he heads into his sophomore season. The 36-year-old is more of a coach than a player […]
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Darrel Williams Heading To Free Agency
The Kansas City Chiefs tried to reach an agreement with running back Darrel Williams ahead of the negotiating window that opens on Monday, but the two sides haven't struck a deal, according to sources. The 26-year-old is headed to free agency following a breakout season with over 1,000 scrimmage yards and eight touchdowns. Williams took […]
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Preston Smith Inks Four-Year Extension
The Green Bay Packers agreed to a four-year extension worth $52.5 million in new money with pass-rusher Preston Smith on Monday, according to a source. He'll receive $65 million over five years in all with a chance to make $71 million. Smith will make $14 million in Year 1 of the deal. The 29-year-old was […]
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Davante Adams Won't Play On Franchise Tag
Green Bay Packers star wide receiver Davante Adams has informed the team that he won't play on the franchise tag, and the two sides remain far apart on a long-term deal, according to sources. Adams received the tag last week, but this will be an interesting situation to watch as free agency opens this week. […]
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Rockies Searching For Middle-Of-The-Order Bat
The Colorado Rockies continue to search for a middle-of-the-order bat in free agency with spring training quickly approaching. Third baseman Kris Bryant and outfielders Kyle Schwarber and Michael Conforto are among the team's potential targets on the open market, according to sources. The Rockies could especially use a power bat for the middle of their […]
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