Falcons Signing Casey Hayward To Two-Year Deal

The Atlanta Falcons are signing free-agent cornerback Casey Hayward to a two-year, $11 million contract on Thursday, according to a source. Hayward will give the Falcons some key depth in their secondary. He played last season with the Las Vegas Raiders, securing 46 tackles (39 solo), three tackles for loss, one safety, one interception and […]

Rangers Asked About Kyle Seager

The Texas Rangers inquired whether third baseman Kyle Seager wanted to reverse his retirement and join his brother Corey Seager on the left side of their infield. Kyle, who hit 35 home runs in 2021 with the Seattle Mariners, declined the Rangers offer. As of right now, the Rangers plan to use Andy Ibanez as […]

Alex Dickerson Signs With Atlanta

Free-agent outfielder Alex Dickerson signed a one-year deal worth $1 million with the Atlanta Braves. Dickerson did have a career-high 13 home runs in 2021 with the San Francisco Giants, but other than that he was mostly underwhelming with a .233/.304/.420 slash line, 38 RBI and 37 runs scored in 283 at-bats over 111 games. […]

Jonathan Villar Agrees With Cubs

Free-agent infielder Jonathan Villar agreed to an undisclosed deal with the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, pending a physical, according to a source familiar with the situation. Villar spent the 2021 season with the New York Mets, where he slashed .249/.322/.416 with 18 home runs, 42 RBI, 14 stolen bases and 63 runs scored in 454 […]

Eagles Sign Howie Roseman To Three-Year Extension

The Philadelphia Eagles signed general manager Howie Roseman to a three-year contract extension on Thursday, according to a source. Roseman has been the team's primary decision-maker since 2010. The Eagles won their first Super Bowl title in 2017 under Roseman after he fired former head coach Chip Kelly following the 2016 season. Philadelphia made the […]

Tre'Quan Smith To Visit Falcons

Former New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith, who was drafted by Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot, will visit the Falcons on Thursday, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The Falcons have also visited with former Cleveland Browns wideout Jarvis Landry and are extremely desperate for pass-catchers with Calvin Ridley suspended […]

Bengals Re-Sign Mike Thomas

The Cincinnati Bengals re-signed wide receiver Mike Thomas to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday, according to a source. Thomas will return for a third season in Cincinnati after spending the first four seasons of his career with the Los Angeles Rams. The 27-year-old had only five receptions for 52 yards on 11 targets in […]

Bills Release Cole Beasley

The Buffalo Bills are releasing wide receiver Cole Beasley on Thursday, according to sources. The Bills gave Beasley permission to seek a trade earlier this month, so it's not a huge surprise that they are moving on from the 32-year-old wide receiver after he created some controversy in 2021 by not getting vaccinated against COVID-19. […]

Panthers Unlikely To Land Deshaun Watson

Barring a Hail Mary, it seems unlikely that the Carolina Panthers will land Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson in a trade, according to The Athletic's Joe Person. The Cleveland Browns were also informed on Thursday that Watson won't waive his no-trade clause to play for them. The Panthers reportedly have offered a package for Watson […]

Corey Dickerson Nearing Deal With Cardinals

Free-agent outfielder Corey Dickerson is nearing an agreement with the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, according to a source. Dickerson split the 2021 season with the Miami Marlins and Toronto Blue Jays and finished with a .271/.326/.408 slash line, six home runs, 29 RBI and six stolen bases in 365 total plate appearances spread across […]

Browns Out On Deshaun Watson

The Cleveland Browns have been informed that they are out of the running for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, according to sources. The Browns still view Baker Mayfield as their quarterback going forward, and they told his agents at the combine that they'd only explore top-tier QBs like Watson. Watson has a no-trade clause in […]

Trey Mancini To See Work In Corner Outfield

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/designated hitter Trey Mancini will get some work in the corner outfield spots this spring, and Ryan Mountcastle will focus on first base, according to manager Brandon Hyde. With Mountcastle likely to be the team's primary first baseman, it's probable that most of Mancini's starts in 2022 will come as the DH. […]

Archie Bradley Set To Join Angels

Free-agent relief pitcher Archie Bradley is close to signing with the Los Angeles Angels and is headed to Arizona now, according to a source. Bradley spent last season pitching for the Philadelphia Phillies, where he recorded a 3.71 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 40 strikeouts, 22 walks and two saves in 51 relief innings over 53 appearances. […]

Colts Agree With Brandon Facyson

The Indianapolis Colts agreed to a one-year, $3.84 million deal with former Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Brandon Facyson, according to a source. He can make another $800,000 in incentives. Facyson made nine starts last season and recorded his first career interception in Las Vegas. Defensive coordinator Gus Bradley likes the former undrafted free agent, and […]

Commanders Expected To Sign Andrew Norwell

The Washington Commanders are expected to sign former Jacksonville Jaguars and Carolina Panthers offensive guard Andrew Norwell, according to a source. He will fill a big void on Washington's offensive line after they lost Pro Bowler Brandon Scherff in free agency and released guard Ereck Flowers. Norwell is familiar with head coach Ron Rivera from […]

Saints Meet With Deshaun Watson Again

The New Orleans Saints brass met with Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson a second time on Wednesday evening, according to sources. The Saints, Carolina Panthers and Cleveland Browns have been the most aggressive suitors for Watson, with the Saints and Panthers reportedly offering multiple first-round picks for the 26-year-old signal-caller. The Saints also continue to […]

Trent Sherfield Lands With Dolphins

Former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Sherfield has agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with the Miami Dolphins on Thursday, according to a source. He will reunite with head coach Mike McDaniel and receivers coach Wes Welker in Miami. Sherfield spent the 2021 season with the San Francisco 49ers, catching just nine of 20 […]

Bobby Dalbec To See Work At 2B, Outfield

Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec will get repetitions at second base and in the outfield this spring, according to manager Alex Cora. It will give Dalbec some more versatility in Boston, but he's still expected to see most of his time at first base in 2022 for the Red Sox. The 26-year-old finished […]

Mets Sign Travis Jankowski

The New York Mets signed free-agent outfielder Travis Jankowski to a minor league deal with an invite to spring camp on Thursday. Jankowski spent the 2021 season with the Philadelphia Phillies and hit .252/.364/.351 with a homer, 10 RBI and five stolen bases in 157 plate appearances over 76 games. The 30-year-old spent the first […]

Cubs Sign Daniel Norris

The Chicago Cubs are signing free-agent left-hander Daniel Norris to an undisclosed major league deal, according to a source. The Milwaukee Brewers acquired Norris from the Detroit Tigers at the trade deadline last summer, but he struggled with the Brew Crew to the tune of a 6.64 ERA and 1.57 WHIP in 20 1/3 innings […]

Matthew Boyd Heads To Giants

The San Francisco Giants signed free-agent left-hander Matthew Boyd to a one-year, $5.2 million deal on Wednesday evening. The deal includes $2.3 million in incentives. Boyd becomes the fifth starting pitcher signed or re-signed by the Giants this offseason following Anthony DeSclafani, Alex Wood, Alex Cobb and Carlos Rodon. The 31-year-old southpaw had surgery to […]

Red Sox Looking At Trevor Story

After losing out on first baseman Freddie Freeman, the Boston Red Sox are taking a look at free-agent shortstop Trevor Story. However, Story would likely have to play second base in Boston with two-time World Series champion Xander Bogaerts at shortstop. Other possible options for Story include the St. Louis Cardinals, Minnesota Twins, Houston Astros […]

Freddie Freeman Agrees To Six-Year Deal With Dodgers

Free-agent first baseman Freddie Freeman agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night on a six-year, $162 million deal. The Atlanta Braves are said to have offered $140 million for five years, but Freeman had been looking for at least a six-year deal all along. The 32-year-old five-time All-Star had a .300/.393/.503 […]

Nick Martinez's Deal Becomes Official

The San Diego Padres' four-year deal with starting pitcher Nick Martinez became official on Wednesday, and the deal is for $25.5 million, according to a source. Martinez will receive a $2 million signing bonus and make $4 million in 2022. In each of 2023, 2024 and 2025 he'll have a $6.5 million player option and […]

Royals To Give Bobby Witt Jr. A Look At Third Base

The Kansas City Royals have been planning to give shortstop prospect Bobby Witt Jr. a look at third base to open the 2022 season, with Adalberto Mondesi at shortstop, Nicky Lopez at second base and Whit Merrifield in right field. Witt is currently MLB Pipeline's No. 3 overall prospect in baseball, behind only Adley Rutschman […]

Griffin Canning Expected To Miss Start Of Season

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Griffin Canning (back) had a setback with his lower back strain while throwing a bullpen session a month ago and is expected to miss the start of the regular season. The right-hander was set to compete for the sixth spot in the starting rotation after missing most of 2021 with […]

Anthony Rendon Says He's Completely Healthy

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (hip), who had season-ending right hip surgery in early July of last year, said on Wednesday that he's completely healthy and ready for the season. Rendon also battled injuries to his groin, knee and hamstring last year, but he was cleared for baseball activity in November and hasn't […]

Dodgers Making Progress With Freddie Freeman

The Los Angeles Dodgers and free-agent first baseman Freddie Freeman are making progress on a multi-year deal on Wednesday night, according to a source. A potential deal could guarantee Freeman around $150 million. The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reports that the left-handed slugger is expected to receive a six-year, $160 million deal. Freeman said his goodbyes […]

Broncos Planning To Sign Tom Compton

The Denver Broncos are planning to sign former San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman Tom Compton to a one-year deal, according to a source. The 32-year-old spent the last two seasons with the 49ers, playing in all 17 games last year while making seven starts. The Broncos will look to improve their offensive line in order […]

Trent Brown To Visit With Seahawks Thursday

Free-agent offensive tackle Trent Brown is scheduled to visit with the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, according to a source. Brown was a Pro Bowler in 2019 with the Las Vegas Raiders, but he's played in only two full seasons in seven NFL seasons and has suited up for a combined 14 games the last two […]