Jets Pick Up Quinnen Williams' Fifth-Year Option

The New York Jets will exercise defensive tackle Quinnen Williams' fifth-year option, as expected, according to general manager Joe Douglas. Douglas said he had a "productive conversation" with Williams' agent in Indianapolis during the NFL combine in February. Williams was the third overall pick in the 2019 draft and will be guaranteed $11.5 million in […]

Malik Willis Compared To Jalen Hurts

An anonymous NFL quarterbacks coach compared Liberty quarterback Malik Willis to Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts. The same coach also said Willis' arm is "probably top eight in the NFL." "Jalen Hurts, I think, throws it better right now than Malik. More accurately. Has more throws in his arm where he has some touch and […]

Eddie Rosario Placed On Injured List Tuesday

The Atlanta Braves placed outfielder Eddie Rosario (eye) on the 10-day injured list with blurred vision and swelling in his right retina on Tuesday and recalled right-hander William Woods from the minors in a corresponding move. Rosario's injured list placement is retroactive to April 25. The 30-year-old will undergo a laser procedure on his eye […]

Tigers Activate Andrew Chafin From Injured List

The Detroit Tigers reinstated relief pitcher Andrew Chafin (groin) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Chafin suffered a groin injury in spring training and opened the regular season on the injured list, so he'll be making both his season and Tigers debut when he gets into a game. The 31-year-old veteran left-hander had an […]

14-Pitcher Maximum To Remain Until End Of May

Major League Baseball and the players union have agreed that a 14-pitcher maximum will be in place from May 2-29, as the two sides continue to prioritize player health. It will replace the previous plan to go down to a 13-pitcher maximum on May 2. Active MLB rosters will be reduced from 28 players down […]

Aaron Hicks Put On Paternity List

The New York Yankees placed outfielder Aaron Hicks on the paternity list on Tuesday and recalled infielder/outfielder Miguel Andujar from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. Hicks could miss as much as three days while on the list, so fantasy managers need to adjust their lineups this week accordingly. With Hicks away from the team, […]

Victor Robles Alters Batting Stance

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles has altered his batting stance after his hands ended up in a different spot over time and with bad habits. Hitting coach Darnell Coles has repositioned Robles' hands and made some additional adjustments to his stance. Robles hit .255 with 17 home runs and 65 RBI in his first full […]

Taijuan Walker Expected To Start Saturday

New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (shoulder), who is on the injured list with right shoulder bursitis, said he felt good after throwing four innings and 64 pitches in a simulated game on Monday. The Mets expect Tylor Megill to take the ball on Friday for the opening of a three-game series against the […]

Carlos Correa Open To Long-Term Deal With Twins

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa's $35.1 million salary in 2022 is the highest for an infielder in major league history and he can opt out of his three-year deal with the Twins after this season. However, Correa has already spoken with president of baseball operations Derek Falvey and general manager Thad Levine to express his […]

Eddie Rosario To Have Eye Surgery

Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario (eye) saw a retinal specialist on Monday and will undergo a laser procedure in the coming days to correct blurred vision and swelling in his right eye. The blurred vision and swelling in his eye certainly explains his rough start to the season -- 3-for-44 (.068 batting average) with no […]

Rasheem Green Visits With Texans

Seattle Seahawks free-agent pass-rusher Rasheem Green visited with the Houston Texans on Monday. Green previously visited with the Carolina Panthers and has had talks about returning to the Seahawks. He has also met with the Baltimore Ravens since he became a free agent in March. At this point in the offseason, Green might have to […]

Patriots, Texans Exchange Draft Picks In Trade

The New England Patriots traded their fifth-round draft pick this year to the Houston Texans on Monday in exchange for sixth- and seventh-round picks, according to sources. The Patriots are familiar with the Texans front office, as general manager Nick Caserio worked for the Patriots for 20 years before moving to Houston. New England had […]

Mike McGlinchey Expects To Be Ready For Training Camp

San Francisco 49ers right tackle Mike McGlinchey (quadriceps), who tore his quadriceps last November, said he expects to be able to participate in training camp this summer. McGlinchey suffered the injury in Week 9 and missed the rest of the season. The 27-year-old is sitting out of the voluntary offseason program right now, but he […]

49ers "Can't Imagine" Trading Deebo Samuel

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said he "can't ever imagine wanting to move on from Deebo Samuel." "He's just too good of a player ... We've got nothing but love for him and nothing but appreciation for what he's brought, but you just don't let guys like that walk. So, I can't envision […]

Elijah Mitchell Underwent Cleanup Surgery On Knee

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (knee) was playing hurt toward the end of his rookie season last year and said that he required a cleanup procedure on his knee. Mitchell expects to be fully healthy ahead of training camp, so fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned heading into draft day. The 23-year-old was […]

Cardinals Bring Up Brendan Donovan

The St. Louis Cardinals recalled infielder Brendan Donovan from Triple-A Memphis on Monday and optioned outfielder Lars Nootbaar to Memphis in a corresponding move. Donovan, the team's No. 12 prospect per MLB Pipeline, was a seventh-round pick back in 2018. The 25-year-old has hit well in his minor league career, posting a .285/.386/.429 slash line […]

Tanner Houck Placed On Restricted List

Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck and Kutter Crawford were placed on the restricted list on Monday because they are unvaccinated from COVID-19. In a corresponding move, Tyler Danish and John Schreiber were called up from the minor leagues. The Red Sox are traveling to Canada this week to face the Toronto Blue Jays, but […]

Taijuan Walker Could Return This Weekend

New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (shoulder) is throwing a simulated game on Monday at Busch Stadium, and assuming he comes out of it fine, he will return to the Mets starting rotation this weekend against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies. The 29-year-old right-hander will likely return to the bump on either Friday or Saturday, […]

Andrew Painter Impressing In Minors

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Andrew Painter, the team's first-round pick last year, struck out 14 hitters in five scoreless innings for Low-A Clearwater on Saturday and has struck out 30 hitters in 12 scoreless innings in three starts so far this year in the minors. "He's doing pretty good," said manager Joe Girardi. Right-hander Mick Abel, […]

Didi Gregorius Not Playing Monday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius (hand) remains out of the starting lineup on Monday against the Colorado Rockies. Gregorius will miss his fifth straight game due to a bruised left hand suffered last Tuesday, but he's making progress and could be available in a pinch-hitting role after taking batting practice on Sunday, according to manager […]

Bryce Harper To Test His Arm Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) is scheduled to test his injured right elbow on Tuesday by throwing in a pre-game workout in Philadelphia. However, even in a best-case scenario, it's doubtful that Harper will play defense this week, according to manager Joe Girardi. The team will want him to increase the intensity and distance […]

Alvin Kamara's Hearing Moved To August

A hearing scheduled for Monday in the battery case against New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has been moved to Aug. 1. Justice of the Peace Harmony Letizia said the court needed more time to review surveillance video and other evidence before proceeding with the case. Kamara told the police that he threw "a […]

Deebo Samuel's Trade Market To Heat Up This Week

The San Francisco 49ers are getting calls from several teams who want to trade for wide receiver Deebo Samuel, and trade talks for the star wideout are expected to escalate during NFL draft week. The New York Jets, Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers are some of the teams with interest in trading for Samuel, […]

Packers In The Mix For Deebo Samuel?

On the Pat McAfee show on Monday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said that the Green Bay Packers "should be in the mix for Deebo Samuel." It remains to be seen if the Packers will actually swing a blockbuster trade with the San Francisco 49ers for one of the best receivers in the game, but they […]

Vikings Not Expected To Pick Up Garrett Bradbury's Option

The Minnesota Vikings are not expected to pick up center Garrett Bradbury's fifth-year option at $13.202 million for the 2023 season by the May 2 deadline, so they could be looking for a long-term answer at the position in this week's draft. The Vikings have the No. 12 overall pick in the first round on […]

Jack Conklin Taking Part In Offseason Program

Cleveland Browns right tackle Jack Conklin (knee), who had surgery last December to fix a torn patella tendon in his knee, is taking part in the team's voluntary offseason program. "He's here, and he's working really hard," head coach Kevin Stefanski said this week. "I don't have a date for you, but he's on schedule […]

D'Ernest Johnson Expected To Sign Tender

The deadline for teams to sign Cleveland Browns restricted free-agent running back D'Ernest Johnson to an offer sheet came and went at midnight last Friday, so he'll likely sign his tender to return to Cleveland. "D'Ernest is a good player," general manager Andrew Berry said Friday. "We anticipate him being here. We will deal with […]

Diontae Johnson Wants To Stay In Pittsburgh Long-Term

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson wants to stay with the team long-term. "My understanding is that Diontae Johnson wants to be in Pittsburgh long-term. I think he's prepared to play it out...I think he sees himself as having a chance in Year 4 to be a top guy," ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler said. The 25-year-old […]

More Teams Interested In Trading Back In First Round

Within the past week as this year's NFL draft has drawn closer, multiple teams in the top half of the draft have inquired with others to try to trade back in the first round, according to sources. So far, the interest in moving back in Thursday's first round has greatly exceeded the interest in moving […]

Jameson Williams Compared To Tyreek Hill

Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams is considered the best receiver in this year's draft by a wide margin, according to an anonymous wide receivers coach. "To me, it's not close. There's a big drop after him. He's blazing fast and you can't replicate that top-end, and his play speed is different — like Tyreek Hill […]