Preston Smith Inks Four-Year Extension

The Green Bay Packers agreed to a four-year extension worth $52.5 million in new money with pass-rusher Preston Smith on Monday, according to a source. He'll receive $65 million over five years in all with a chance to make $71 million. Smith will make $14 million in Year 1 of the deal. The 29-year-old was […]

Davante Adams Won't Play On Franchise Tag

Green Bay Packers star wide receiver Davante Adams has informed the team that he won't play on the franchise tag, and the two sides remain far apart on a long-term deal, according to sources. Adams received the tag last week, but this will be an interesting situation to watch as free agency opens this week. […]

Rockies Searching For Middle-Of-The-Order Bat

The Colorado Rockies continue to search for a middle-of-the-order bat in free agency with spring training quickly approaching. Third baseman Kris Bryant and outfielders Kyle Schwarber and Michael Conforto are among the team's potential targets on the open market, according to sources. The Rockies could especially use a power bat for the middle of their […]

Red Sox Sign Jake Diekman

The Boston Red Sox will sign free-agent left-hander Jake Diekman, pending a physical, according to a source. It's believed to be a multi-year deal, but the exact details of the contract are unknown. The southpaw reliever had a 3.86 ERA, .211 batting average against and a 1.34 WHIP in 67 relief outings (60 2/3 innings) […]

Vince Velasquez Agrees With White Sox

Free-agent right-hander Vince Velasquez agreed to an undisclosed deal with the Chicago White Sox on Sunday, pending a physical, according to sources familiar with the situation. Not much went right for Velasquez in 2021, as he had a 6.30 ERA and 1.48 WHIP with 101 strikeouts and 49 walks in 94 1/3 innings over 25 […]

Carlos Martinez Agrees With Giants

Free-agent right-hander Carlos Martinez agreed to a minor league deal with the San Francisco Giants on Sunday night, according to a source. The deal will be worth $2.5 million if Martinez makes the major league roster and includes $1.5 million in incentives. The two-time All-Star hasn't pitched well in the last two seasons, and he […]

Yankees Will Try To Bring Anthony Rizzo Back

The New York Yankees see free-agent first baseman Anthony Rizzo as a realistic first base option now, and they will try to bring him back. The Yankees expectation all along has been that the sweepstakes for free-agent first baseman Freddie Freeman is between the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers. It's not what Luke Voit […]

Ehire Adrianza Goes To The Nationals

The Washington Nationals signed free-agent infielder Ehire Adrianza to a one-year deal on Sunday, pending a physical. Adrianza's deal will be worth $1.5 million and includes performance bonuses. The 32-year-old is primarily a shortstop and is expected to serve as a utility infielder in D.C. Adrianza spent the 2021 season with the Atlanta Braves, hitting […]

Joe Ross Expected To Miss 6-8 Weeks

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross (elbow) suffered a setback in his recovery this offseason and underwent surgery on March 7 to remove a bone spur from his right elbow, according to general manager Mike Rizzo. Ross is expected to miss six to eight weeks, so he'll open the 2022 season on the injured list. […]

Twins Acquire Gary Sanchez, Gio Urshela From Yanks

The Minnesota Twins acquired catcher Gary Sanchez and third baseman Gio Urshela from the New York Yankees on Sunday night in exchange for third baseman Josh Donaldson, shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa and catcher Ben Rortvedt, according to a source. The Twins traded away catcher Mitch Garver earlier in the week, but they'll now have Sanchez as […]

Yankees Trading For Josh Donaldson, Isiah Kiner-Falefa

The New York Yankees are acquiring third baseman Josh Donaldson, shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa and catcher Ben Rortvedt from the Minnesota Twins on Sunday night in exchange for catcher Gary Sanchez and infielder Gio Urshela, according to a source. Donaldson will become the Yankees starting third baseman in 2022 after slashing .247/.352/.475 with 26 home runs […]

Anibal Sanchez Signs With Nationals

The Washington Nationals signed free-agent starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez on Sunday. The Nationals were one of the teams that came away impressed with Sanchez's showcase for interested teams on Saturday, and they didn't wait long to reunite with the veteran hurler. The 38-year-old signed a minor league deal that includes an invite to spring training. […]

Five NL Teams The Finalists For Nelson Cruz

The Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, Milwaukee Brewers, Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals appear to be the finalists for the services of free-agent designated hitter Nelson Cruz. American League teams are also lurking, but the Dodgers and Padres have been pegged as the favorites. Now that the NL has a full-time DH, Cruz's market […]

Odubel Herrera Close To Re-Signing

Free-agent outfielder Odubel Herrera is close to re-signing with the Philadelphia Phillies, according to sources. The 30-year-old played in 124 games with the Phillies last year, with 104 of them coming in center field. If he re-signs, he figures to be at least part of the solution to the team's center field hole in 2022. […]

Phillies Encouraged By Zach Eflin's Progress

The Philadelphia Phillies are encouraged by starting pitcher Zach Eflin's (knee) progress this spring, according to general manager Dave Dombrowski. There are still some hurdles for Eflin to clear, but barring any setbacks, he could be ready for Opening Day. The 27-year-old right-hander has been throwing off a mound after undergoing surgery to fix a […]

Adam Ottavino Chooses The Mets

The New York Mets agreed to a $4 million deal plus incentives with free-agent relief pitcher Adam Ottavino on Sunday, pending a physical. Ottavino spent the 2019 and 2020 seasons with the New York Mets before spending last year in the Boston Red Sox's bullpen. The 36-year-old New York native was a part-time closer in […]

Patriots Re-Sign Devin McCourty Sunday

The New England Patriots re-signed defensive back Devin McCourty to a one-year deal worth $9 million on Sunday, according to a source. The veteran safety will return to New England for his 13th season. McCourty's salary cap charge will be lower than $9 million in 2022, which is important for a Patriots team with around […]

Bills Bring Back Isaiah McKenzie

The Buffalo Bills agreed to a two-year deal to re-sign wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie on Sunday. The deal will be worth $8 million. The 26-year-old finished the 2021 regular season with 20 receptions on 26 targets for 178 yards and one touchdown in 15 games (two starts) for Buffalo. He also contributed nine carries for […]

Cardinals Finalize Three-Year Deal With Zach Ertz

The Arizona Cardinals finalized a three-year deal to re-sign three-time Pro Bowl tight end Zach Ertz on Sunday, according to a source. Ertz will come back on a deal ($31.65 million) that keeps him among the league's top-10 highest-paid tight ends at the age of 31. The move is nothing but great news for the […]

Lions Re-Sign C.J. Moore

The Detroit Lions re-signed safety C.J. Moore to a one-year deal worth up to $2.4 million on Sunday. Moore, who is a core special teams player for the Lions, will receive $800,000 guaranteed. In his three seasons in Detroit, he has played a total of 855 special teams snaps. From a defensive standpoint, he has […]

Patriots Using Second-Round Tender On Jakobi Meyers

The New England Patriots have decided to use a second-round tender on restricted free-agent wide receiver Jakobi Meyers, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. The Patriots won't tender fullback Jakob Johnson, who is expected to have a market for his services in free agency. The second-round tender is worth $3.986 million in 2022. Meyers finished […]

Broncos Could Be In Market For Chandler Jones

Adding a new pass-rusher to pair with Bradley Chubb is a massive need for the Denver Broncos this offseason, especially in the tough AFC West. The Broncos are also in a very good spot to go out and spend in free agency (around $23 million in salary cap space), even after their blockbuster trade for […]

Colts Not Expected To Tender Taylor Stallworth

The Indianapolis Colts are not expected to tender restricted free-agent defensive tackle Taylor Stallworth, according to his agent. However, the Colts haven't ruled out bringing Stallworth back in 2022 after he recorded 16 tackles and three sacks for the Colts last season. The 26-year-old also had 16 tackles (11 solo), four tackles for loss and […]

Broncos Extend Andrew Beck

The Denver Broncos gave restricted free-agent fullback/tight end Andrew Beck an undisclosed one-year deal on Sunday, according to his agent. Denver envisions Beck's hybrid position type have a role in their offense under new head coach Nathaniel Hackett. Beck has just one carry for three yards and has caught nine of 12 targets for 90 […]

Saints, Panthers Have Made Offers For Deshaun Watson

The New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers have made offers for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson and are likely to meet with him soon, according to sources. Other teams are also involved with Watson. He has a no-trade clause and wants to meet with interested teams before formally waiving his no-trade clause. The 26-year-old won't […]

Chiefs Expected To Trade Or Release Frank Clark

The expectation around the league is that the Kansas City Chiefs will either trade or release defensive end Frank Clark. If he's not traded or released, his contract must be reworked, and his $26.3 million salary cap hit is a tough sell for the Chiefs. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler lists the San Francisco 49ers as a […]

Panthers Restructure Pat Elflein's Contract

The Carolina Panthers converted $4.865 million of center Pat Elflein's 2022 compensation into a signing bonus on Sunday, which creates $2.432 million in salary cap space for this season, according to a source. The Panthers continue to move money around to create cap space in 2022, and they are now closing in on $30 million […]

Buccaneers Re-Sign Aaron Stinnie

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers re-signed offensive guard Aaron Stinnie to a one-year deal worth $1.4 million on Saturday. Stinnie can make as much as $2.5 million next season with incentives. The 28-year-old has been with Tampa for the last three seasons, mainly serving as offensive line depth. However, with guards Ali Marpet and Alex Cappa […]

Dont'a Hightower More Likely To Leave In Free Agency

ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss lists New England Patriots linebackers Dont'a Hightower, Ja'Whaun Bentley and Jamie Collins Sr., offensive tackle Trent Brown and cornerback J.C. Jackson as those impending free agents more likely to depart the team this offseason. Hightower could be a landing spot in Pittsburgh due to his Brian Flores connection. He's heading into […]

Patriots Likely To Re-Sign Devin McCourty, Matthew Slater

The New England Patriots are likely to re-sign free safety Devin McCourty and wide receiver Matthew Slater. Slater will have a minimal salary cap charge, while McCourty still figures to command a significant contract. While both players are nearing the end of their respective careers, McCourty and Slater are two of the greatest leaders and […]