James Paxton Throwing Simulated Innings

Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton (elbow) threw two simulated innings in the bullpen in Fort Myers, Fla., on Thursday and was stretched out to 35 pitches. "He's in a good spot," said manager Alex Cora. The Red Sox continue to be encouraged with the progress that Paxton is making in his comeback from Tommy […]

Mariners Reinstate Mitch Haniger Friday

The Seattle Mariners reinstated outfielder Mitch Haniger from the COVID-19 injured list on Friday and designated right-hander Matt Koch for assignment in a corresponding move. Haniger tested positive for COVID-19 on April 16 and hasn't played since, so fantasy managers shouldn't be too surprised if is slow to get back into a groove at the […]

Joe Musgrove, Padres Apart In Contract Talks

The San Diego Padres recently made multiple attempts to sign starting pitcher Joe Musgrove to a contract extension, but talks did not lead to an agreement. Musgrove, who can become a free agent after this year, is making $8.625 million this year in his final year of salary arbitration. The Padres last offer was an […]

Peter Lambert Had Flareup In Forearm

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black said that right-hander Peter Lambert (forearm), who is currently at the team's spring training facility in Arizona, had "a little bit of a flareup" in his forearm several weeks ago. Lambert is throwing and will progress to mound work shortly, however. The 25-year-old had Tommy John surgery in 2020 and […]

Garrett Hampson Could Be Nearing Rehab Assignment

Colorado Rockies infielder/outfielder Garrett Hampson (hand) took soft toss in the batting cages on April 26 and took batting practice on the field on April 27. It could take a couple batting practice sessions before he goes on a minor league rehab assignment. Hampson is currently on the injured list with a bruised right hand, […]

Packers Pick Up Rashan Gary's Fifth-Year Option

The Green Bay Packers picked up the fifth-year option on linebacker Rashan Gary on Friday, according to a source. It will lock him into a salary between $10.9 million and $11.7 million for 2023, depending on playing time. The 24-year-old showed improvement in his third season last year, recording 47 tackles (27 solo), eight tackles […]

Raiders Decline Options On Josh Jacobs, Johnathan Abram

The Las Vegas Raiders declined the fifth-year options on running back Josh Jacobs, safety Johnathan Abram and defensive end Clelin Ferrell on Friday. Jacobs had over 1,000 rushing yards in each of his first two seasons after he was taken with the 24th overall selection in 2019 and was a Pro Bowler in 2020, but […]

Jets, Lions Made Offers For Deebo Samuel

The New York Jets and Detroit Lions both made offers for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel during the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night, but the 49ers wouldn't do it, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said on Friday on the Pat McAfee Show. The Jets offered pick No. 10 overall and […]

Buccaneers Likely To Keep First Pick In Second Round

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hold the first pick in the second round of this year's NFL draft on Friday, and they are likely to hold onto the selection, barring a big offer. Tampa still needs help along the defensive line since they have yet to re-sign defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh. The Buccaneers made a last-minute […]

Giants Could Target Sam Howell In Third Round

SNY's Ralph Vacchiano thinks the New York Giants could take North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell if he falls to them in the third round of the 2022 NFL draft. Howell seemingly got the Giants attention the most in the last few months. He can run and has a strong arm, but he needs time to […]

Titans Offered A.J. Brown $16 Million Per Year

New Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown said it "wasn't my fault" that the Tennessee Titans traded him during the first round of Thursday's NFL draft. "I wanted to stay, but the deal they offered was a low offer. The deal they offered wasn't even $20 million a year," Brown said. He said the Titans […]

Lewis Cine Goes To Minnesota To Close Out First Round

The Minnesota Vikings drafted Georgia safety Lewis Cine with the No. 32 overall pick and final selection of the first round in the 2022 NFL draft on Thursday night. He becomes the fifth defender out of Georgia to be selected in the first round of this year's draft. Like the pick before him at No. […]

Bengals Select Daxton Hill With Pick No. 31

The Cincinnati Bengals selected Michigan safety Daxton Hill with the No. 31 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft on Thursday. While he primarily played safety in college, he has the athleticism and frame to transition to cornerback, if needed, at the next level. Hill could have an even bigger role in his rookie season […]

George Karlaftis Goes To Chiefs Late In First Round

The Kansas City Chiefs took Purdue edge rusher George Karlaftis with the No. 30 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft on Thursday night. Karlaftis doesn't have the upside of the edge rushers taken earlier in the evening, but the 21-year-old pass-rusher was extremely productive in college and is very explosive out of his stance […]

Patriots Take Offensive Guard Cole Strange In The First Round

The New England Patriots selected Tennessee-Chattanooga offensive guard Cole Strange with the No. 29 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft on Thursday night. It might be a bit of a reach for Strange at the tail end of the first round, but that shouldn't come as too big of a surprise from head coach […]

Packers Select Devonte Wyatt At No. 28 Overall

The Green Bay Packers drafted Georgia defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft on Thursday evening. The Packers had two picks near the end of the first round, but they didn't take a wide receiver. Both of their selections, linebacker Quay Walker and Wyatt, are from Georgia […]

Devin Lloyd Goes To Jaguars At No. 27 Overall

The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Utah linebacker Devin Lloyd with the No. 27 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft on Thursday night. The Jaguars traded with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to get back into the first round to take Lloyd. He didn't test all that well at the combine, which caused him to slide in […]

Jets Take Jermaine Johnson II With Third First-Round Pick

The New York Jets selected Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson II with the No. 26 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft on Thursday. The Jets traded picks No. 35, 69 and 163 to the Tennessee Titans in order to bring in Johnson. The Titans gave them picks No. 26 and 101 in exchange. […]

Tyler Linderbaum Taken In First Round By Baltimore

The Baltimore Ravens selected Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum with the No. 25 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft on Thursday. This could be one of the sneaky best picks of the first round. Linderbaum has a wrestling background and understands how to get leverage against other big bodies on the line. The 22-year-old was […]

Cowboys Bolster Offensive Line With Tyler Smith

The Dallas Cowboys took Tulsa offensive tackle Tyler Smith with the 24th overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft on Thursday night. The Cowboys had one of the best offensive lines in all of football several years ago, but that's no longer the case, and Dallas really needed to address the position, so this pick […]

Bills Trade Up To Select Kaiir Elam

The Buffalo Bills traded up in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft on Thursday to select Florida cornerback Kaiir Elam with the No. 23 overall selection. Instead of giving quarterback Josh Allen another weapon on offense, the Bills decided to solidify an already strong secondary with Elam. The 20-year-old was a late riser […]

Packers Take Quay Walker In First Round

The Green Bay Packers drafted Georgia linebacker Quay Walker with the No. 22 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft on Thursday evening. It's a bit surprising that the Packers didn't go receiver with their first pick in the first round, but the top receiving trio of Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave and Jameson Williams were […]

Trent McDuffie Selected By Chiefs On Thursday

The Kansas City Chiefs selected Washington cornerback Trent McDuffie with the 21st overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft on Thursday evening. The Chiefs traded with the New England Patriots in order to move up and take McDuffie. He is a lockdown cornerback, but he lacks ideal length and size at 5-foot-10 and 193 pounds. […]

Kenny Pickett Stays In Pittsburgh, Taken By Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett with the 20th overall pick of the 2022 NFL draft on Thursday. Pickett becomes the first quarterback taken in this year's draft, and he won't have to leave the city of Pittsburgh as he heads to the NFL. He is probably the most pro-ready signal-caller in this […]

Saints Take Trevor Penning At No. 19

The New Orleans Saints selected Northern Iowa offensive tackle Trevor Penning with the No. 19 overall pick of the 2022 NFL draft on Thursday evening. Penning was a dominant presence on the offensive line in his three college seasons, and he's a big man at 6-foot-7 and 333 pounds. The 22-year-old is a raw prospect, […]

Titans Replace A.J. Brown With Treylon Burks

The Tennessee Titans made quite the splash in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft on Thursday night, first by trading wide receiver A.J. Brown to the Philadelphia Eagles, and then by taking Arkansas wideout Treylon Burks with the No. 18 pick that they acquired from the Eagles. Burks was compared to a young […]

Chargers Take Guard Zion Johnson At No. 17

The Los Angeles Chargers drafted Boston College offensive lineman Zion Johnson with the No. 17 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft on Thursday night. The Chargers have had offensive-line issues for years, so hopefully Johnson will help solidify their blocking up front for the run and the pass. He was a three-year starter and […]

Jahan Dotson Taken By Commanders In First Round

The Washington Commanders selected Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson with the No. 16 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft on Thursday night. Dotson was named to the first-team All-Big Ten team in his senior season and will pair nicely with Terry McLaurin in D.C. He has elite speed and will give quarterback Carson […]

Texans Select Kenyon Green At 15 Overall

The Houston Texans took Texas A&M offensive guard Kenyon Green with the No. 15 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft on Thursday evening. Green will stay in his home state and becomes the first offensive guard taken in this year's draft. The 21-year-old was a consensus two-time All-American in college and should be a […]

Ravens Draft Kyle Hamilton At No. 14 Overall

The Baltimore Ravens selected Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton with the No. 14 overall pick of the 2022 NFL draft on Thursday night. Hamilton is extremely versatile and will allow the Ravens to be multiple with their looks in the secondary. He can cover a ton of ground and is incredibly fast at 6-foot-4. Hamilton […]