Nick Lodolo Moving Past Last Year's Injuries

Cincinnati Reds farm director Shawn Pender said that left-handed pitcher Nick Lodolo (finger, shoulder) is feeling good, and the team thinks they have figured out his blister issues and shoulder fatigue, which Lodolo took the blame for. MLB Pipeline ranked Lodolo as the No. 31 overall prospect at the end of the 2021 season. The […]

Juan Soto Turned Down Contract Extension

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto turned down a 13-year, $350 million contract offer from the Nationals before the lockout in early December, according to ESPN Deportes' Enrique Rojas. The 23-year-old star outfielder finished second in National League MVP voting in 2021 and has slashed .301/.432/.550 in his first four big-league seasons. Soto is currently due […]

Kenny Pickett The Top QB Draft Prospect

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett is considered the top QB prospect entering this year's NFL draft in April. He's the headliner of a QB class that lacks true star power of previous groups in recent years. Pickett's combination of swagger, athleticism and arm talent will likely make him the first quarterback off the board in this […]

Eric Ebron Says He's Medically Cleared

Pittsburgh Steelers impending free-agent tight end Eric Ebron (knee) said on his Twitter account on Wednesday that he's been medically cleared by his doctor. Ebron landed on Injured Reserve after getting injured in Week 11 and underwent season-ending surgery. The 28-year-old ended up playing in only eight games in his first year in Pittsburgh, and […]

Broncos Hire Tyrone Wheatley As Running Backs Coach

The Denver Broncos hired former Morgan State head coach Tyrone Wheatley as their running backs coach under head coach Nathaniel Hackett on Wednesday. Wheatley spent the last three seasons at Morgan State, but before that he worked as the running backs coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2017-18 and as the Buffalo Bills running backs […]

Andrew Thomas Undergoes Ankle Surgery

New York Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas (ankle) had surgery on his left ankle in late January, according to a source. Thomas had surgery on the same ankle after his rookie season, but he's expected to be 100% by the start of the offseason program. The 23-year-old also suffered a mid-foot sprain to his right […]

Falcons Release Dante Fowler Wednesday

The Atlanta Falcons released linebacker Dante Fowler on Wednesday. His 2022 season was voided after his last restructure, so he'll become a free agent before the new league year begins. The 27-year-old signed a three-year, $48 million deal in March of 2020, but he later took a pay cut for last season. Fowler will now […]

Dolphins Hire Tyrone McKenzie As Linebackers Coach

The Miami Dolphins hired Tyrone McKenzie as their new outside linebackers coach on Wednesday, according to a source. McKenzie is a former New England Patriots player and is an up-and-coming young coach. He has spent time coaching linebackers with the Tennessee Titans, Detroit Lions and Indianapolis Colts. McKenzie began his coaching career four years after […]

Dolphins Working To Hire Darrell Bevell

The Miami Dolphins are working toward adding Darrell Bevell as their pass-game coordinator/quarterbacks coach, according to sources. Bevell is a long-time offensive coordinator and interim coach with two different teams and would give new head coach Mike McDaniel plenty of experience. He'll be tasked with helping quarterback Tua Tagovailoa improve in his third NFL season […]

Vikings Officially Name Kevin O'Connell Head Coach

The Minnesota Vikings officially named former Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell as their 10th head coach in franchise history on Wednesday. O'Connell was the Rams offensive coordinator the last two seasons and led them to a win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI. The Rams finished ninth in total offense (372.1 […]

Bengals Sign Zac Taylor To Contract Extension

The Cincinnati Bengals signed head coach Zac Taylor to a contract extension that runs through the 2026 season on Wednesday. Taylor and the Bengals lost Super Bowl LVI to the Los Angeles Rams, but Taylor was still well-deserving of an extension after taking the franchise to their first Super Bowl appearance since 1989. The 38-year-old […]

Adrian Peterson Won't Face Felony Charges

Free-agent running back Adrian Peterson will not face felony domestic-violence charges, according to TMZ. His case will be sent to the Los Angeles City attorney, who could still bring misdemeanor domestic-violence charges against Peterson. His wife, Ashley, said that at "no point" did Peterson hit her during their altercation at the Los Angeles International airport […]

Buccaneers, Vikings On Deshaun Watson's Radar

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has started evaluating potential fits for his services in 2022, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Minnesota Vikings are among the teams on his radar. Watson didn't play at all in 2021 while facing 22 civil lawsuits and a criminal investigation for alleged sexual assault. The 26-year-old has a no-trade […]

Leonard Fournette Expected To Test The Open Market

Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent running back Leonard Fournette is expected to test the open market when free agency begins next month, according to sources. The Bucs could have a vastly different roster in 2022, especially since quarterback Tom Brady has retired, at least for now. Fournette missed four games late in the season due […]

Ryan Zimmerman Announces Retirement

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman announced his retirement on Tuesday. Zimmerman spent 16 years in the big leagues, all with the Nationals. He was drafted in the first round in 2005 after the team moved from Montreal to Washington, and he ends his career as the franchise's leader in games played (1,799), runs scored […]

MLB Trying To Reduce Size Of Domestic Reserve List

Major League Baseball has asked for the ability to eliminate hundreds of minor league playing jobs in their latest labor offer to the Players Association, according to sources familiar with the proposal. The current Domestic Reserve List is at 180, and the league proposed reducing the maximum number of players to as few as 150 […]

Miles Boykin Could Be Cut This Offseason

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Miles Boykin is a cut candidate this offseason. He has a salary cap number of $2.75 million in 2022, and the Ravens would save $2.54 million against the cap if they were to cut him. The third-round pick in 2019 has been a disappointment and is coming off an injury plagued […]

Julio Jones To Be A Salary Cap Casualty?

The Tennessee Titans are around $7 million over the salary cap at the start of the offseason, and wide receiver Julio Jones -- $4.8 million in cap savings if he's cut after June 1 -- could be a cap casualty. Other potential cuts include left tackle Taylor Lewan ($12.9 million in savings), linebacker Zach Cunningham […]

Allen Robinson II Unlikely To Return

The Athletic's Kevin Fishbain doesn't see a scenario in which the Chicago Bears re-sign wide receiver Allen Robinson II this offseason. In a contract year in 2021, Robinson had the worst season of his career, and injuries didn't help his cause. The 28-year-old finished with 38 receptions on 66 targets for 410 yards and only […]

Roquan Smith A Candidate For Contract Extension

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith is an obvious candidate to receive a new deal. He'll turn 25 this year, is the leader of the defense and is coming off back-to-back Pro Bowl-quality seasons. Smith will play the 2022 season under the fifth-year option at $9.735 million guaranteed, but a new contract could reduce his salary […]

Tarik Cohen Could Be A Cut Candidate

Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen, who missed all of the 2021 season due to a torn ACL in his knee, could be in danger of being cut this offseason. The Bears would only have $3.5 million in dead money if they were to cut Cohen, while he'd save the team $2.25 million against the […]

Cardinals Want More Leadership From Kyler Murray

The Arizona Cardinals want to see more leadership from disgruntled quarterback Kyler Murray. There have been recent reports suggesting that Murray has displayed immaturity, and he removed all images affiliated with the Cardinals on his social media accounts. On reports of his immaturity, Murray had this to say: "All of this nonsense is not what […]

Joe Burrow Won't Need Surgery On Knee

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, who suffered a knee injury late in the Super Bowl loss to the Los Angeles Rams, won't need surgery, according to sources. Burrow will have to rehab his knee, but the sprain shouldn't drastically affect his offseason. It's great news for the 25-year-old, who missed most of his rookie season […]

Texans Hire Jacques Cesaire As Defensive Line Coach

The Houston Texans hired Buffalo Bills assistant defensive line coach Jacques Cesaire as their new defensive line coach on Monday, according to sources. Cesaire will be replacing Bobby King, who left to coach for the Tennessee Titans. He has been in Buffalo since 2020, coaching under defensive line coach Eric Washington and defensive coordinator Leslie […]

Raiders Add Antonio Pierce As Linebackers Coach

The Las Vegas Raiders reached an agreement with Antonio Pierce as their linebackers coach on Monday, according to sources. Pierce was a Pro Bowl linebacker with the New York Giants and returns to the NFL at the coaching level after spending the last few years as a defensive assistant with Arizona State. Pierce will be […]

Sean McVay Not Focused On Coaching Future

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay has been non-committal on whether he plans to return to coach in 2022 after winning Super Bowl LVI over the Cincinnati Bengals. When asked if he'll return to coach the Rams next season, the 36-year-old said, "We'll see." "I'm just enjoying this moment right now," McVay said. It […]

Colts May Need To Restructure Carson Wentz's Contract

If the Indianapolis Colts decide to trade quarterback Carson Wentz this offseason, they will likely have to restructure his contract. Currently, Wentz has three years and around $82 million left on his deal, and the $28.3 million he's owed this year ranks 10th among quarterbacks. If he's released by March 18, he would only be […]

Mike Pettine To Join Vikings Defensive Staff

The Minnesota Vikings plan to hire Mike Pettine to new head coach Kevin O'Connell's defensive staff, according to sources. Ed Donatell will serve as the defensive coordinator, but Pettine will also work with the defense, and he'll give O'Connell some much-needed guidance as a former head coach himself. Pettine has been a defensive coordinator for […]

Jaguars Set To Pick First In 2022 NFL Draft

The Jacksonville Jaguars, who went 3-14 in 2021, will have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft on April 28 in Las Vegas. New head coach Doug Pederson has a track record for quarterback development, so the hope is that he'll help Trevor Lawrence, last year's No. 1 overall pick, improve upon […]

Vikings Hire Jerrod Johnson As Offensive Assistant

The Minnesota Vikings hired Jerrod Johnson to serve as an offensive assistant and to work with the quarterbacks under new head coach Kevin O'Connell, according to a source. Johnson is a two-time participant in the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship, and Johnson served as a quality control coach for the Indianapolis Colts in 2021. The […]