Saints, Bradley Roby Agree To Extension

The New Orleans Saints and cornerback Bradley Roby agreed to an undisclosed contract extension on Tuesday night, according to a source. The extension will primarily give the Saints extra salary cap space in 2022. New Orleans also restructured defensive end Marcus Davenport's contract on Tuesday to create an additional $6.8144 million in cap space, so […]

Saints Restructure Marcus Davenport's Deal

The New Orleans Saints converted over $8 million of defensive end Marcus Davenport's $9.553 million base salary in 2022 into a signing bonus on Tuesday to create $6.8144 million in salary cap space this year, according to a source. The Saints began the offseason with one of the worst salary cap situations once again, but […]

Chargers Release Bryan Bulaga

The Los Angeles Chargers released offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga on Tuesday. The Chargers waived him with a failed-physical designation. The 32-year-old injured his back in the Week 1 season-opener, and he never returned in his second season in LA. If Bulaga proves he's back to full health, the 11-year veteran shouldn't have trouble latching on […]

Colts Bring Back Matt Pryor

The Indianapolis Colts are re-signing offensive tackle Matt Pryor to a one-year, $5.5 million deal on Tuesday, according to a source. Pryor will have a chance to make $6 million in incentives. The Colts acquired Pryor just before the 2021 season for some picks, and he ended up serving as valuable offensive line depth in […]

Steelers Add Levi Wallace

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed free-agent cornerback Levi Wallace to a two-year deal worth $8 million on Tuesday. Wallace spent his first four seasons in the NFL with the Buffalo Bills and finished with 58 tackles (47 solo), two interceptions, 10 passes defensed and one fumble recovery in 17 starts in 2021. The 26-year-old has accumulated […]

Jets Give Jordan Whitehead A Two-Year Deal

The New York Jets agreed on a two-year, $14.5 million deal with free-agent safety Jordan Whitehead on Tuesday, according to his agent, Sunny Shah. Whitehead had another solid season for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021 in his fourth year with the team, totaling 73 tackles (58 solo), five tackles for loss, two interceptions, eight […]

Jets Sign Cornerback D.J. Reed

The New York Jets signed free-agent cornerback D.J. Reed to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday, according to sources. Reed will head to the AFC after spending his first four NFL seasons in the NFL in the NFC with the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks. He started 14 games last year for Seattle and finished […]

Texans Expected To Keep Laremy Tunsil

The Houston Texans are expected to keep Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil around for next season, according to league sources. Tunsil was the subject of unprompted exploratory trade calls from other teams, but the Texans will move forward with him. The two-time Pro Bowler played in a career-low five games in 2021 due to […]

Desmond King Returning To Texans

The Houston Texans re-signed defensive back Desmond King to a two-year, $7 million deal on Tuesday that includes $3.5 million fully guaranteed, according to his agents, Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha. King did have a career-high 93 tackles (68 solo), three interceptions, six passes defensed and a forced fumble in 16 games (12 starts), but […]

Texans Re-Sign Pharaoh Brown Tuesday

The Houston Texas re-signed tight end Pharaoh Brown to a one-year deal worth up to $4 million on Tuesday, according to a source. Brown will get $3 million guaranteed in his new one-year deal. The 27-year-old had 23 catches on 34 targets for 171 yards and no touchdowns in 15 games (12 starts) in his […]

Boston Scott Non-Tendered By Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles aren't tendering restricted free-agent Boston Scott, according to a league source. It means that Scott will be an unrestricted free agent when the new league year begins on Wednesday, although a return to the Eagles is a possibility. The 26-year-old carried the ball a career-high 87 times for 373 yards and a […]

Von Miller Interested In Joining Cowboys

Free-agent pass-rusher Von Miller has strong interest in joining the Dallas Cowboys after the team whiffed on re-signing Randy Gregory on Tuesday. Miller has a home very close to the Cowboys facilities and played his college ball in Texas at Texas A&M. The Los Angeles Rams are very much interested in re-signing Miller after he […]

Max Muncy Playing First Base Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy (elbow) is playing first base in the team's simulated game on Tuesday. Muncy suffered UCL damage in his left elbow in the final regular season game last year and wasn't able to play in the postseason. The 31-year-old avoided surgery, though, and is expected to be ready for […]

Rockies To Consider Ryan Rolison For Bullpen Role

The Colorado Rockies will consider using left-hander Ryan Rolison, their top pitching prospect, as a long-relief option in their bullpen to start the 2022 season. Rolison would be making his major league debut. Chad Kuhl, who the Rockies signed on Monday, is in line for the fifth spot in the starting rotation. Rolison was the […]

Padres Enter Bidding War For Freddie Freeman

The San Diego Padres, who had the second-largest payroll in baseball last year, have jumped into the bidding war for free-agent All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman, according to a person with direct knowledge of the talks. It could be because the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers are perceived as the favorites for Freeman's services, but the […]

Jimmy Nelson Back With The Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers re-signed relief pitcher Jimmy Nelson to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday. Nelson's deal is a major league contract with a team option for 2023. The 32-year-old veteran had elbow surgery last August but was solid before the injury, posting a 1.86 ERA and 0.93 WHIP with 44 strikeouts and 13 walks […]

Chris Martin Signs With Cubs

The Chicago Cubs signed free-agent relief pitcher Chris Martin to a one-year deal that guarantees him $2.5 million, according to a source. He'll have $500,000 in performance bonuses and a $250,000 roster bonus. The 35-year-old right-hander will work in a setup role in Chicago's bullpen, but he could have a shot at save chances if […]

Devin Williams Working On A New Pitch

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams is working on a slider/cutter for the 2022 season. Williams threw a slider in the minors but abandoned it in the majors because the baseballs have lower seams. He worked on the pitch all winter and thinks it could be a third weapon to complement his fastball and changeup. […]

Mike Montgomery Signs With Mets

Free-agent left-hander Mike Montgomery signed a minor league deal with the New York Mets on Tuesday, pending a physical, according to a source. Montgomery spent last season in Korea and had a 5.26 ERA while also getting suspended 20 games for throwing a rosin bag at an umpire. The 32-year-old southpaw pitched in only three […]

Marlins Haven't Been Pursuing Nick Castellanos

Free-agent outfielder Nick Castellanos had plenty of interest in signing with the Miami Marlins before the lockout, but the Marlins have not been aggressively pursuing him, according to a source. The Florida native hit .309 with 34 home runs and 100 RBI with the Cincinnati Reds in 2021, but he's yet to find a home […]

Falcons Re-Sign Younghoe Koo

The Atlanta Falcons re-signed kicker Younghoe Koo to a five-year, $24.25 million contract extension with $11.5 million guaranteed on Tuesday, according to a source. Koo was scheduled to become a restricted free agent, but instead the Falcons are locking up one of the league's most accurate kickers. The 27-year-old cashes in after making 92.6% of […]

Russell Gage Expected To Sign With Buccaneers

Former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage is expected to sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to a source. Gage had 66 receptions on 94 targets for 770 yards and four touchdowns in 14 games (nine starts) for the Falcons in 2021 and took on a much bigger role for most of the year […]

Patriots Re-Sign James White To Two-Year Deal

The New England Patriots re-signed running back James White to a two-year, $5 million deal on Tuesday, according to a source. The 30-year-old will return after suffering a hip injury last year that limited him to just three games. He finished the year with just 12 catches for 94 yards and 10 carries for 38 […]

Cesar Hernandez Could Bat Leadoff

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said he'd love for second baseman Cesar Hernandez to be his leadoff hitter this season. It would be a curious placement for the 31-year-old switch-hitter, who had a .308 on-base percentage in 637 plate appearances with the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox in 2021. Hernandez has gotten on base […]

Jake Lamb Signs With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed free-agent corner infielder Jake Lamb to a minor league deal. Lamb will make $1.5 million if he's on the major league roster in 2022. The 31-year-old lefty hitter was an All-Star for the Arizona Diamondbacks back in 2017, but he's fallen off since then and has slashed just .203/.308/.355 […]

Adbert Alzolay To Miss At Least Two Months

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay (lat) said that he will miss upwards of two months with a strained right lat at the top of his shoulder. He said it was the same injury he sustained in 2018 in Triple-A, when he was on the injured list for almost four months. Alzolay first said he […]

Adley Rutschman Dealing With Elbow Soreness

Baltimore Orioles catching prospect Adley Rutschman (elbow) is dealing with some elbow soreness in camp, but manager Brandon Hyde thinks Rutschman will be OK in a day or two. The 24-year-old, who is the top prospect in baseball entering the 2022 season, hit .271/.392/.508 with 18 home runs and 55 RBI in 80 games for […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Says He Has A Flexor Tendon Injury

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) said he's dealing with a flexor tendon injury and not a UCL issue. He has undergone platelet-rich plasma and stem-cell treatments and isn't throwing yet. "I'm going to have a good amount of rehab here for at least a couple of weeks and we'll see the next […]

Mike Clevinger Says He'll Be Ready

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (elbow), who missed all of last season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, said that he'll be ready for the start of the 2022 season. "I feel healthier than I have in my entire career," Clevinger said. The right-hander made just five starts for the Friars in 2020 […]

Astros To Make New Offer To Carlos Correa

The Houston Astros plan to make a new offer to free-agent shortstop Carlos Correa shortly, according to a source. Correa's potential return is creating buzz in camp, and "players can't stop talking about it," according to one source. Correa and Freddie Freeman are the biggest names left on the open market with spring training games […]