Malcolm Butler Visiting Texans

The Houston Texans are visiting with free-agent cornerback Malcolm Butler on Friday, according to league sources not authorized to speak publicly. Butler retired last year while with the Arizona Cardinals due to personal reasons. The former Pro Bowler in 2015 and Super Bowl hero with the New England Patriots last played in 2020 with the […]

Robinson Cano Will Be At Camp

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano will be coming to spring training camp, but it's uncertain what his role will be in 2022. The new designated hitter spot in the National League may help Cano's chances, but Pete Alonso, Dominic Smith and J.D. Davis are also daily DH candidates for the Mets. Cano was […]

Jaguars Release Carlos Hyde

The Jacksonville Jaguars released running back Carlos Hyde on Friday, according to a source. Hyde played in only 12 games for the Jaguars in his first year with the team and finished the season on Injured Reserve with a concussion. The 31-year-old veteran finished with 253 rushing yards and a touchdown on carries, and he […]

Bryan Reynolds Turned Down Two Long-Term Offers

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds turned down two long-term deals with the team before the 2021 season, according to a source. Reynolds finished 11th in National League MVP voting last year and was 16th in fWAR (5.5) last season. The 27-year-old bet on himself and made the right decision. The Pirates and Reynolds have yet […]

Bryce Harper Stumping For Kris Bryant

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper, who won the National League MVP last year, is stumping for free-agent third baseman Kris Bryant, who is one of his good friends and neighbor in Las Vegas. The Phillies have plenty of needs and also options in free agency, and Bryant can fit at either the hot corner or […]

Cardinals Sign Drew VerHagen To Two-Year Deal

The St. Louis Cardinals reopened MLB free agency on Friday by signing right-hander Drew VerHagen to a two-year, $5.5 million deal, according to a source. VerHagen pitched for the Detroit Tigers from 2014-19 and played in Japan the last two seasons. He will make up to $2.5 million this year and $3 million in 2023, […]

Max Scherzer To Be At Camp Friday

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer is ready to play ball and will be at the team's spring camp on Day 1 on Friday despite being one of the more vocal detractors of the new collective bargaining agreement during player deliberations on Thursday. Before the lockout in early December, Scherzer and the Mets agreed […]

Bears Release Tarik Cohen

The Chicago Bears are releasing running back Tarik Cohen (knee) on Friday with an injury designation, according to a source. Cohen hasn't been able to pass a physical stemming from his knee injury in 2020, but his goal is to be ready for the upcoming season after he missed all of 2021. The 26-year-old is […]

Jason Kelce Returning In 2022

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce announced on social media on Thursday that he will return for the 2022 season. The 34-year-old has considered retirement the last couple of offseasons, but he said he's still having way too much fun playing football. Kelce has battle injuries consistently, but the five-time Pro Bowler and four-time first-team All-Pro […]

Teams Continue To Call On Fletcher Cox

Philadelphia Eagles Pro Bowl defensive tackle Fletcher Cox was nearly dealt at last year's trade deadline, and teams around the league have continued to call on him this offseason. Cox, who made six straight Pro Bowls from 2015-20, had 35 tackles (25 solo), seven tackles for loss, 12 QB hits, two forced fumbles, one fumble […]

Bengals Won't Tender Wyatt Ray

The Cincinnati Bengals will not tender a contract to outside linebacker Wyatt Ray, according to a source. Ray played in 15 games for the Bengals in 2021 but will now become an unrestricted free agent. The 25-year-old recorded 15 tackles (five solo), one forced fumble and one sack in his 15 games played last year. […]

Raiders To Release Cory Littleton

The Las Vegas Raiders informed linebacker Cory Littleton that they will release him when the new league year begins next week, according to a source. Littleton had a nice year in 2021, accumulating 98 tackles (51 solo), four passes defensed, one fumble recovery and half a sack in 17 games (13 starts) for the Raiders […]

Lamarcus Joyner Re-Signs With Jets

The New York Jets re-signed veteran safety Lamarcus Joyner to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday, according to his agent. Joyner suffered a season-ending triceps injury in Week 1 of last year. The 31-year-old entered the season as the starting safety opposite Marcus Maye. With Maye likely to leave in free agency, the Jets decided […]

Texans Working Out DaeSean Hamilton

The Houston Texans are working out former Denver Broncos wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton on Friday. Hamilton was released by the Broncos earlier this week. The 27-year-old tore his ACL last May and missed all of the 2021 season. In three prior seasons with the Broncos, Hamilton combined for 81 catches on 141 targets for 833 […]

Titans Release Darrynton Evans

The Tennessee Titans released running back Darrynton Evans on Thursday. Evans, who was a third-round pick in 2020, played in just six games in the last two years due to injuries. The 23-year-old had only two carries for seven yards in one game in 2021 and rushed 14 times for 54 yards in five games […]

Tyler Conklin Wants To Re-Sign With Vikings

Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent tight end Tyler Conklin said he "would love" to re-sign with the team for the 2022 season. Conklin had a career-high 61 catches for 593 yards and three touchdowns in 2021, and it helped that Irv Smith didn't play all year due to injury. His best path to fantasy relevance again […]

Colts Could Be A Fit For Zach Ertz

The Indianapolis Colts could be a perfect fit for Arizona Cardinals impending free-agent tight end Zach Ertz. Jack Doyle just announced his retirement, and Ertz played for head coach Frank Reich in Philadelphia when Reich was the offensive coordinator from 2016 to 2017. The Colts were also interested in Ertz last offseason and at the […]

N'Keal Harry A Trade Candidate

New England Patriots wide receiver N'Keal Harry is a potential trade candidate before next month's draft, according to a source. Teams have been showing interest in the 2019 first-rounder. Harry has been a massive disappointment for the Patriots in three seasons. The 24-year-old had just 12 catches on 22 targets for 184 yards in 12 […]

49ers Sign JaMycal Hasty, Nate Sudfeld

The San Francisco 49ers signed running back JaMycal Hasty and quarterback Nate Sudfeld on Thursday. San Fran also inked defensive lineman Kevin Givens, defensive lineman Maurice Hurst and offensive lineman Colton McKivitz to one-year deals. Sudfeld received a one-year, fully guaranteed $2 million deal with upside to get it to $3 million. Some people believe […]

Raheem Mostert Will Be Ready For 2022 Season

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (knee) is making a full recovery and will be ready to play this season, according to his agent, Brett Tessler. Mostert underwent tests this week in Dallas with Dr. Dan Cooper after suffering a cartilage injury in his knee early in 2021. He played in just one game […]

Browns To Tender D'Ernest Johnson

The Cleveland Browns plan to tender a contract to restricted free-agent running back D'Ernest Johnson at the right-of-first-refusal level, according to a source. If another team doesn't steal him away, Johnson will be set to make $2.43 million in 2022. The 26-year-old took advantage of his opportunities when he had them last year, finishing with […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick Makes Sense For Bills

Washington Commanders impending free-agent quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick makes a lot of sense to be Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen's backup in 2022. Mitchell Trubisky, who was Allen's backup last year, will move on in free agency and could land a big deal at the top of a weak free-agent class. Fitzpatrick was previously with the […]

Jaguars Interested In Terron Armstead

The Jacksonville Jaguars are reportedly interested in New Orleans Saints impending free-agent left tackle Terron Armstead. This comes despite the fact that the Jaguars placed the franchise tag on left tackle Cam Robinson for the second straight year. Armstead was limited to eight games last year and missed the final four games of the season […]

Bills The Top Suitor For Evan Engram?

The Buffalo Bills have been identified as a top suitor for New York Giants impending free-agent tight end Evan Engram, according to a source. One source thinks Engram is best suited for a one-year, prove-it deal in the $7-8 million range, with incentives potentially pushing it to $10 million. The four-year, $42 million deal the […]

Giants, Sterling Shepard Agree On Restructured Contract

The New York Giants and wide receiver Sterling Shepard agreed on a restructured deal on Thursday, according to sources. Shepard, the longest-tenured player on the team, will return for a seventh season. The Giants wanted him to take a pay cut after he suffered an Achilles injury midway through the 2021 season. Shepard has been […]

Saints Restructure Alvin Kamara's Deal

The New Orleans Saints converted $10.465 million of running back Alvin Kamara's 2022 compensation into a signing bonus on Friday, creating $8.372 million in salary cap space for the upcoming league year, according to a source. Still, the Saints remain more than $23 million over the salary cap, so they have plenty of work to […]

Chargers Acquire Khalil Mack From Bears

The Los Angeles Chargers are sending a second-round pick and a sixth-round pick in 2023 for Chicago Bears six-time Pro Bowl defensive end Khalil Mack on Thursday, according to sources. Mack only played in seven games in 2021 due to a foot injury, but when he's healthy, he has game-changing talent and will be a […]

Yankees Have Interest In Michael Conforto

The New York Yankees were among the teams showing interest in free-agent outfielder Michael Conforto before the lockout. With the lockout set to end on Thursday, Conforto could soon find a home, but it remains to be seen if it will be with the Yankees. The 29-year-old struggled to the tune of a .232/.344/.384 slash […]

MLB, Players Association Reach Tentative Agreement

Major League Baseball and the Players Association have reached a tentative agreement on a new labor deal on Thursday, according to sources. It needs to be officially ratified by both parties, but that's expected to be a formality. Players can report to spring training camps as early as Friday, while Opening Day is expected to […]

Alec Ingold Becomes A Free Agent

The Las Vegas Raiders are not tendering a contract to impending restricted free-agent fullback and team captain Alec Ingold, according to a source. Ingold suffered a torn ACL in Week 10, but he's expected to be fully recovered in time for training camp this summer. Despite the fact that Ingold will now be a free […]