Justin Verlander Looks Good In Spring Debut

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (elbow) made his first appearance in a game on Friday in spring training since the season-opener of the shortened 2020 season. The veteran right-hander looked sharp while throwing two hitless innings against the Cardinals. Verlander tossed 31 pitches and averaged 94.8 mph with his fastball. "It felt good to […]

Alex Reyes Diagnosed With Frayed Labrum

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Alex Reyes (shoulder) was diagnosed with a frayed labrum in his right shoulder and received a stem-cell injection from Dr. James Andrews. Reyes will not be allowed to throw for "at least" two weeks, so the Cardinals are expecting him to return in late May or early June. It's extremely […]

Michael Pineda Agrees With Tigers

Free-agent starting pitcher Michael Pineda agreed to a one-year, $5.5 million deal with the Detroit Tigers on Friday. Pineda can make another $2.5 million in incentives. The 33-year-old right-hander spent the last three seasons pitching for the Minnesota Twins, and he went 9-8 with a solid 3.62 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 88 strikeouts in 109 […]

Tyler Kroft Visiting With Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons hosted free-agent tight end Tyler Kroft on a visit on Friday. As things currently stand, tight end Kyle Pitts is Atlanta's top pass-catcher of any kind, so the Falcons could certainly use some more bodies for 2022 with Calvin Ridley suspended all season and Russell Gage moving to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers […]

Eagles Re-Sign Running Back Boston Scott

The Philadelphia Eagles re-signed running back Boston Scott to a one-year, $1.75 million deal on Friday that is worth up to $2.25 million with incentives, according to a source. Scott will receive $1.1 million guaranteed. The 26-year-old will return to a crowded Eagles backfield that also includes Miles Sanders, Jordan Howard and Kenneth Gainwell. Scott […]

Broncos Sign Alex Singleton

The Denver Broncos signed free-agent linebacker Alex Singleton to an undisclosed deal on Friday, according to a source. Singleton led the Philadelphia Eagles in tackles each of the last two seasons -- 120 in 2020 and 137 in 2021 -- while also serving as a special teams captain. He should help improve the Broncos run […]

Anthony Harris Re-Signs With Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles re-signed strong safety Anthony Harris to a one-year deal on Friday, according to a source. ESPN reported that he will receive $2.5 million this year. Harris is the former Minnesota Vikings franchise player that spent the first six seasons of his NFL career in Minnesota. The 30-year-old had 72 tackles (36 solo), […]

James Washington Heading To Hometown Cowboys

Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington signed an undisclosed one-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys on Friday, according to his agents, Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha. Washington will head to his home state of Texas. Washington was a second-round selection by Pittsburgh in 2018 out of Oklahoma State, but he never materialized as a […]

Browns Officially Trade For Deshaun Watson

The Cleveland Browns officially acquired quarterback Deshaun Watson and a 2024 fifth-round pick from the Houston Texans on Friday in exchange for a 2022 first-round pick, a 2023 first-round pick, a 2024 first-round pick, a 2023 third-rounder and a 2024 fourth-rounder. The Browns were thought to be out of the running for Watson on Thursday, […]

Jameis Winston Back In Play For Saints

Free-agent quarterback Jameis Winston is now expected to be back in play to re-sign with the New Orleans Saints, according to sources. The Saints were looking like the favorites to land Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson as of Friday morning, but the 26-year-old signal-caller changed his mind and decided to go play for the Cleveland […]

Panthers Agree With Bradley Bozeman

The Carolina Panthers agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with former Baltimore Ravens center Bradley Bozeman on Friday. Bozeman will be replacing Matt Paradis in Carolina after spending the first four seasons of his career with the Ravens. The Panthers have made the offensive line a priority this offseason, also adding right guard Austin Corbett […]

Baker Mayfield Prefers To Join Colts

Quarterback Baker Mayfield has informed the Cleveland Browns that he'd prefer to be traded to the Indianapolis Colts, according to sources. The Browns said earlier this week that they'd work with him on a trade prior to his request, but it remains to be seen if the Browns will accommodate such a move within the […]

Browns Give Deshaun Watson A Five-Year Deal

The Cleveland Browns are giving new quarterback Deshaun Watson a fully guaranteed five-year, $230 million deal. It is $80 million more than the previous record for fully guaranteed money at signing ($150 million). The 26-year-old surprised everyone by changing his mind and deciding to waive his no-trade clause to play for the Browns. Stay tuned […]

Bengals Cut Trey Hopkins Friday

The Cincinnati Bengals cut center Trey Hopkins on Friday. Hopkins was one of the worst starting centers last year and contributed to the team's poor offensive line play in front of quarterback Joe Burrow. He allowed four sacks and 20 QB pressures while making 15 starts in 2021. The 29-year-old offensive lineman entered the league […]

Bills Release Star Lotulelei

The Buffalo Bills released veteran defensive tackle Star Lotulelei on Friday. If it's designated as a post-June 1 cut, the Bills will have a $5.1 million dead salary cap hit. They would also create around $4 million in 2022 cap space. The 32-year-old pass-rusher had 17 tackles (11 solo), four tackles for loss, three QB […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Signing With The Chiefs

Free-agent wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is signing an undisclosed deal with the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport is reporting that Smith-Schuster's deal is for one year and $10.75 million. Kansas City lost Byron Pringle in free agency, but they replace him with Smith-Schuster. Not bad. The 25-year-old former Pittsburgh Steelers wideout […]

Patriots Agree With Ja'Whaun Bentley

The New England Patriots agreed to re-sign linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley on a two-year deal worth a maximum of $9 million on Friday, according to a source. Bentley was the team's leading tackler last season with 109 (68 solo), and he also had five tackles for loss, five QB hits, three forced fumbles and one sack […]

Durham Smythe Returning To Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins re-signed tight end Durham Smythe to a two-year deal on Friday. The Miami Herald's Barry Jackson is reporting that the deal is worth $8 million. The Dolphins have a crowded room at the position with Smythe, Mike Gesicki, Hunter Long and Adam Shaheen. Smythe caught a career-high 34 passes on 41 targets […]

Austin Hooper Signs With Titans

Free-agent tight end Austin Hooper is signing with the Tennessee Titans on Friday, according to a source. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero is reporting that it's a one-year, $6 million deal. The Cleveland Browns slapped the franchise tag on David Njoku and later released Hooper after he signed a four-year, $42 million deal with the team […]

Deshaun Watson Will Join The Browns

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has decided that he wants to play for the Cleveland Browns in a last-minute plot twist, according to sources. Watson has informed the Texans that he is willing to waive his no-trade clause to be dealt to Cleveland, and he will be joining the Browns in 2022 and beyond. The […]

Quinton Jefferson Returning To Seattle

Free-agent defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson said that he is signing with the Seattle Seahawks on an undisclosed two-year deal on Friday. Jefferson was taken in the fifth round of the 2016 draft by the Seahawks out of Maryland, and he spent his first four years in the NFL with the team. He played for the […]

Seahawks Have Called On Matt Ryan

The Seattle Seahawks would prefer to add an experienced veteran quarterback and they have inquired about Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield and others, according to a league source. Seattle traded Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos last week and would like to upgrade over Drew Lock heading into the 2022 […]

Seahawks Release Carlos Dunlap

The Seattle Seahawks are releasing defensive end Carlos Dunlap on Friday, according to a source. Seattle re-signed Dunlap to a two-year, $16.6 million deal last March after he was previously cut as a salary cap move. The two-time Pro Bowler had five sacks in eight games for the Seahawks in 2020 after being acquired from […]

Panthers Give DJ Moore A Three-Year Extension

The Carolina Panthers gave wide receiver DJ Moore a three-year, $61.884 million contract extension in new money on Friday, according to his agents. The new-money average is $20.628 million, and there is a full guarantee of $41.61 million. Moore is now tied to Carolina for four years and $73 million. Now, if the Panthers could […]

George Odum Signs With 49ers

Indianapolis Colts free-agent safety George Odum signed a three-year, $10.95 million deal with the San Francisco 49ers on Friday, according to a source. Odum was a first-team All-Pro for the Colts in 2020 when he had 21 tackles (14 solo) and a forced fumble in 16 games (zero starts). He had a career-high 55 tackles […]

Matt Carpenter Agrees With Rangers

Free-agent infielder Matt Carpenter agreed to a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers on Friday, according to a source. Carpenter had offers for a major league deal from at least one other team, but he decided to bet on himself for a chance to play at home. Carpenter lives in Fort Worth, Texas, and […]

Alcides Escobar To See Bulk Of Time At Shortstop

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said that shortstop Alcides Escobar will see the bulk of the time at shortstop this year, at least as things stand right now. The Nationals could always sign another player before the start of the season, but until/if that happens, Escobar will be the guy. The Nats picked the 35-year-old […]

Nolan Jones, Tyler Freeman Not Cleared For Games

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Nolan Jones (ankle, back) and shortstop Tyler Freeman (shoulder) have yet to be cleared to play in spring games. Jones had ankle surgery in the offseason and is now dealing with back pain, although he's starting to run, hit and throw in camp. Freeman, meanwhile, had soreness in his left shoulder […]

Derek Holland Joining The Red Sox

Free-agent left-hander Derek Holland announced on Twitter that he will be joining the Boston Red Sox this year. Holland made 39 appearances (one start) for the Detroit Tigers in 2021 and had a 5.07 ERA and 1.57 WHIP while striking out 51 and walking 20 in 49 2/3 innings. He's made just 14 starts over […]

Adam Engel Had Surgery For Torn Labrum

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Engel (shoulder) said that he had offseason surgery on his left shoulder to fix a torn labrum, which required five suture anchors to be used. The recovery from surgery allowed him to rest his legs after he dealt with hamstring issues last year as well, and he felt that his […]