Diontae Johnson Playing His Final Season In Pittsburgh?

The Pittsburgh Steelers have always been the team that isn't willing to overpay for wide receivers, which makes it likely that contract-year wide receiver Diontae Johnson will sign elsewhere after the 2022 season, in the opinion of The Athletic's Mark Kaboly. The Steelers will present a number to Johnson at some point in the next […]

Saints Plan To Have Jameis Winston Starting In Week 1

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen said the team's plan is for quarterback Jameis Winston (knee) to be the Week 1 starter. "We like the progress that he's making. Man I really loved a lot of the things he did last year for us," Allen said. "He's doing well in the rehab process. Jameis […]

Michael Thomas Still Has Hurdles To Clear

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) still has hurdles to clear as he attempts to return from left ankle surgery that kept him out all of last season. "There's still a few hurdles that we've got to climb, with any of our guys that had any injuries they're trying to get back from. […]

Velus Jones Jr. Could Be Used All Over

Chicago Bears third-round wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. had limited offensive production in his six-year college career, but the Bears love his 4.3-second 40-yard dash speed and hope to line him up outside, in the slot, in the backfield and as a returner on special teams. The 24-year-old is old for a rookie, but his […]

Bears Believe In Justin Fields

The Chicago Bears are fully committed to second-year quarterback Justin Fields. "We're all in on Justin [Fields]. I believe in Justin, the staff believes in Justin," general manager Ryan Poles said. The former first-round pick doesn't have many weapons in the passing game, even after the Bears took receiver Velus Jones Jr. in the third […]

Dodgers-Cubs Postponed Friday

The game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs scheduled for Friday at Wrigley Field has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game is scheduled to be made up on Saturday at 6:40 pm CDT as the second game of a split doubleheader. The originally scheduled game on Saturday has been moved up […]

Packers Sign First-Rounder Quay Walker

The Green Bay Packers signed first-round linebacker Quay Walker to his rookie deal on Thursday. The No. 22 overall pick signed shortly after the team signed their other first-rounder, defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt, to a four-year, fully guaranteed deal worth $12.86 million with a $6.533 million signing bonus. Walker and Wyatt were two of five […]

Eagles Sign First-Rounder Jordan Davis

The Philadelphia Eagles signed first-round defensive lineman Jordan Davis to a four-year, fully guaranteed $17 million deal that includes a $9.5 million signing bonus on Thursday, according to a source. The Eagles traded up within the first round of this year's draft to take Davis at No. 13 overall out of Georgia. He was one […]

Seahawks Unlikely To Trade For Baker Mayfield?

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said he doesn't think the team will trade for a quarterback, even though he said they'll continue to look. "I don't see us making a trade for anybody at all. I don't see that happening," Carroll said. The Seahawks have been connected to Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield ever […]

Pete Carroll Thinks Seattle Will Lock Up DK Metcalf

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll thinks the team will eventually sign wide receiver DK Metcalf to a contract extension. "We want him to be here. He wants to be here. We'll figure it out. It'll just take us some time but we'll get it done," Carroll said. This comes after Metcalf recently expressed confidence […]

Is Trevor Bauer's Career Over?

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer was hit with a two-year suspension by Major League Baseball for violating the league's sexual-assault and domestic-violence policy, and many people think he will never pitch again at the big-league level. "No one wants to stand up there next to him," one long-time baseball person said. The Dodgers […]

Xander Bogaerts Expected To Opt Out

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts is expected to exercise the opt-out clause in his contract after this season and become a free agent. "He's going to leave," one friend predicted of the Red Sox star. The Red Sox reportedly offered only to add one year at $30 million, which even fans and local media […]

Carlos Correa Has Right Finger Contusion

Updating a previous report, the Minnesota Twins are calling shortstop Carlos Correa's (finger) injury a right middle finger contusion. He will undergo imaging on Friday when the team returns to Minneapolis, according to interim manager Jayce Tingler. Correa was removed from the game early on Thursday after being hit on two separate occasions. For now, […]

Chargers Sign Kyle Van Noy

The Los Angeles Chargers signed free-agent outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy to an undisclosed deal on Thursday. Van Noy was released by the New England Patriots in March after his second stint with the team. He recorded 66 tackles (42 solo), five sacks, one interception, two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery for a touchdown and […]

Rocco Baldelli Tests Positive For COVID-19

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the team. Former San Diego Padres manager and current bench coach Jayce Tingler and will serve as the Twins acting manager for however long Baldelli is out. It remains to be seen if the Twins have any other COVID positives on the coaching […]

Nick Kwiatkoski Visits With Falcons

Veteran free-agent linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski visited with the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday, according to a source. He has two other visits lined up and should find a home soon. The Las Vegas Raiders released Kwiatkoski in March in order to save just over $3 million on this year's salary cap. The 28-year-old was originally a […]

Logan Allen Claimed By Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles claimed left-hander Logan Allen off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday. Allen and first baseman Bobby Bradley were both designated for assignment by the Guardians on Sunday. Bradley cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Columbus. Allen allowed three earned runs while walking three and striking out six in six innings […]

Scott Oberg Could Retire

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Scott Oberg (elbow) has not been playing catch, and the concept of attempting a comeback at this point seems far-fetched. Four instances of a blood clot in his right forearm have derailed the right-hander's career, with the first incident coming in August of 2016 and the fourth in March of last […]

Rays Reinstate Francisco Mejia From COVID Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated catcher Francisco Mejia from the COVID-19 injured list on Thursday and optioned catcher Rene Pinto back to Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. Mejia has been out nearly two weeks after testing positive for the virus. Before contracting COVID-19, he was sharing playing time with Mike Zunino and had started […]

White Sox Place Andrew Vaughn On Injured List

The Chicago White Sox officially placed outfielder Andrew Vaughn (hand) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a bruised right hand and recalled infielder Danny Mendick from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. The injured list stint is retroactive to May 2. It's yet another injury blow to the White Sox. The 24-year-old hasn't […]

Connor Joe Sitting Out Thursday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Connor Joe is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Washington Nationals. It will be his first day off since April 20. Joe has been swinging a hot bat of late and has his average up to .272 with four home runs, 10 RBI, 16 runs scored and one stolen […]

Carter Kieboom Resumes Throwing

Washington Nationals third baseman Carter Kieboom (elbow) has resumed throwing, while outfielder Ehire Adrianza (quadriceps) has begun running on an anti-gravity treadmill. Kieboom can't come off the injured list for another month, and it's still unclear if he'll be ready when he's eligible to return on June 7. The 24-year-old has yet to play in […]

Stephen Strasburg, Joe Ross Face Live Hitters

Washington Nationals starting pitchers Stephen Strasburg (neck) and Joe Ross (elbow) faced live hitters on Tuesday and will do so again on Friday. Both pitchers continue to ramp up their throwing programs in order to return to Washington's starting rotation. Strasburg and Ross could both be nearing minor league rehab assignments, but there remains no […]

Nelson Cruz Out Of Lineup Again Thursday

Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Colorado Rockies. It's the second straight game he's missed after being taken out of the game early on Tuesday due to back stiffness. The 41-year-old slugger, who has really struggled at the plate this year, could wind up […]

Josh Hader Will Be Available Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers closer Josh Hader (back) said his back is better and that he's available to pitch on Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds. Hader hasn't pitched since April 27 due to mid-back spasms, but if a save situation arises on Thursday, the hard-throwing left-hander should enter the ballgame. Right-hander Devin Williams has seen the save […]

Darius Leonard Focuses On Mental Health In Offseason

Indianapolis Colts All-Pro linebacker Darius Leonard didn't feel right at the end of last season due to an ankle injury and the loss of his cousin. Leonard was the NFL's leader in turnovers last December, but an ankle injury was wearing him down and a bout with COVID-19 left him isolated. "Last year, I wasn't […]

Kyle Van Noy Meeting With The Chargers

New England Patriots veteran free-agent linebacker Kyle Van Noy is meeting with the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, according to a source. If all goes well with the visit, there's a good chance he'll sign with the Bolts, and he could be a potential important addition to head coach Brandon Staley's defense. The 31-year-old was […]

D'Eriq King Signs With Patriots

Former Miami and Houston quarterback and wide receiver D'Eriq King signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent. Patriots director of player personnel Matt Groh convinced King that he'd be given a chance to prove himself in a multi-dimensional role. King could line up anywhere from QB to WR, running back and […]

Ron Rivera Has High Hopes For Antonio Gibson, Brian Robinson Jr.

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera likened the potential one-two punch of running backs Antonio Gibson and rookie Brian Robinson Jr. to the Jonathan Stewart/D'Angelo Williams pairing he used with the Carolina Panthers from 2011-14. Washington took Robinson in the third round of the draft out of Alabama, but he didn't start in college until […]

Nick Lodolo To Return To Rotation On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds rookie left-hander Nick Lodolo (back) is penciled in to start Game 1 of a doubleheader on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Lodolo has been on the injured list for a week with a lower back strain, but the 24-year-old southpaw is scheduled to rejoin the Reds this weekend. It's a nice matchup to […]