MLB Stops Drug Testing During Lockout

Major League Baseball has stopped drug testing players during the lockout that began on Dec. 2 of last year. Testing for steroids was stopped for the first time in almost 20 years due to the expiration of the league's drug agreement between management and the players' association. "It should be a major concern to all […]

JJ Bleday Bulks Up For 2022 Season

Miami Marlins outfield prospect JJ Bleday checked into the team's development camp a few weeks ago at 215 pounds, up nearly 20 pounds from the 195 he weighed at the start of spring training a year ago. "I feel more grounded when I'm a little bit bigger, have more body control," Bleday said. The fourth […]

Trevor Bauer Won't Face Criminal Charges

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer won't face any criminal charges following a sexual-assault allegation in the Los Angeles court system, according to sources. However, Bauer's active investigation by Major League Baseball remains open, and he has not been cleared to rejoin the Dodgers. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred retains the right to suspend Bauer […]

Bears Hire Defensive Line Coach Travis Smith

The Chicago Bears hired defensive line coach Travis Smith on Tuesday, according to a source. Smith spent the previous three seasons as an assistant defensive line coach with the Las Vegas Raiders. He played a key role in the development of defensive end Maxx Crosby, who has become one of the better edge rushers in […]

Eric Bieniemy's Contract Expiring

Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy didn't land a head-coaching job this offseason, but he won't necessarily be back with the Chiefs in 2022. Bieniemy's contract is expiring, so he'll either return to the Chiefs for a fifth season or become a "hot free-agent offensive coordinator." The 52-year-old was a candidate to become the […]

Titans Extend Mike Vrabel, Jon Robinson

The Tennessee Titans announced contract extensions for both head coach Mike Vrabel and general manager Jon Robinson on Tuesday. Terms of the extensions were not disclosed. With injuries to running back Derrick Henry and wide receivers A.J. Brown and Julio Jones during the regular season, Vrabel still managed to lead the Titans to 12 wins […]

Deshazor Everett Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter

Washington Commanders safety Deshazor Everett has been charged with involuntary manslaughter stemming from a December car crash last year that killed his girlfriend, Olivia Peters, who was riding in the car he was driving. Everett was released on bond after appearing in court and being charged with involuntary manslaughter. The 29-year-old served as Washington's special […]

Vikings Expected To Hire Curtis Modkins As RBs Coach

The Minnesota Vikings are expected to hire Denver Broncos running backs coach Curtis Modkins as their run-game coordinator/running backs coach, according to a source. Denver's ground game with Melvin Gordon III and Javonte Williams was the offense's strength in 2021, and Modkins will now head to Minnesota to work with lead-back Dalvin Cook. Modkins joined […]

Colts Sign R.J. McIntosh To One-Year Deal

The Indianapolis Colts are signing former New York Giants defensive lineman R.J. McIntosh to a one-year deal on Tuesday, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. McIntosh was on the Giants practice squad all of last season and hasn't played in an NFL game since 2019. The 25-year-old former […]

Lions Re-Sign Kicker Aldrick Rosas

The Detroit Lions re-signed veteran kicker Aldrick Rosas to a Reserve/Future contract on Tuesday. Rosas took over as Detroit's kicker in 2021 when they moved on from Austin Seibert, but Riley Patterson finished out the season as the team's placekicker. The 27-year-old Rosas and Patterson could be in a competition for the starting job in […]

Raiders Hire Tom McMahon To Coach Special Teams

The Las Vegas Raiders hired Tom McMahon as their new special teams coordinator on Monday, according to multiple reports. McMahon was the Denver Broncos special teams coordinator for the last four seasons, three of which were under recently fired head coach Vic Fangio. McMahon and head coach Josh McDaniels coached together for the St. Louis […]

Bills Hire Aaron Kromer As Offensive Line Coach

The Buffalo Bills announced on Monday that they hired Aaron Kromer as the team's offensive line coach. Kromer will be returning to Buffalo after coaching with the team from 2015-16. He served as the Los Angeles Rams offensive line coach and run-game coordinator from 2017-20. Kromer has helped 16 players earn a total of 23 […]

Lions Promote Ben Johnson To Offensive Coordinator

The Detroit Lions promoted tight ends coach Ben Johnson to offensive coordinator, according to sources. The 35-year-old was heavily involved last season after head coach Dan Campbell took over play-calling duties halfway through the season. An assistant for the last three years, Johnson was a leading candidate all along for the promotion. He served as […]

Pep Hamilton Promoted To Offensive Coordinator

Houston Texans quarterbacks coach/passing-game coordinator Pep Hamilton is being promoted to offensive coordinator after the team hired Lovie Smith as their new head coach on Monday. There's also the possibility that former quarterback Josh McCown, who was a finalist for the head-coaching position, could join Smith's coaching staff, according to sources. Hamilton will be replacing […]

Joe Judge To Join Patriots As Offensive Assistant

The New England Patriots are working to hire former New York Giants head coach Joe Judge as an offensive assistant on Tuesday, according to a source with knowledge of the talks. Judge previously worked with the Patriots for eight seasons from 2012-19, the last five years as the special teams coordinator. He added the title […]

Jaguars Hire Mike McCoy As Quarterbacks Coach

The Jacksonville Jaguars are hiring former Los Angeles Chargers head coach Mike McCoy as their quarterbacks coach, according to sources. McCoy will join new head coach Doug Pederson's staff and will get a chance to work with last year's No. 1 overall pick in quarterback Trevor Lawrence. McCoy hasn't coached in the NFL since 2018. […]

Jaguars To Hire Mike Caldwell As Defensive Coordinator

The Jacksonville Jaguars are working on a deal on Tuesday to hire former Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebackers coach Mike Caldwell as their new defensive coordinator, according to sources. Caldwell is a former teammate and fellow assistant coach with head coach Doug Pederson. After 14 years as a defensive assistant, Caldwell will become a defensive […]

Giants Hire Don Martindale As Defensive Coordinator

The New York Giants are finalizing a deal to hire former Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Don Martindale as their new defensive coordinator on Tuesday, according to a source. Martindale will fill the void left last week when Patrick Graham left for the defensive coordinator position with the Las Vegas Raiders. The 58-year-old Martindale spent the […]

Packers Expected To Hire Rich Bisaccia

The Green Bay Packers are expected to hire former Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Rich Bisaccia as their new special teams coordinator, according to sources. The Packers special teams unit was yet again a huge problem in 2021 and was almost single-handedly responsible for their Divisional Round loss to the San Francisco 49ers in […]

Brian Hoyer Doesn't Plan To Retire

New England Patriots impending free-agent quarterback Brian Hoyer doesn't have plans to retire this offseason, according to a league source. Hoyer was the primary backup to rookie Mac Jones in 2021, but it's unknown if the Patriots will try and bring the veteran signal-caller back in 2022. The 36-year-old Hoyer has plenty of experience, but […]

Kevin O'Connell High On Kirk Cousins

Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator and soon-to-be Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell has conveyed his belief in quarterback Kirk Cousins and is high on him, according to sources. The Vikings front office must decide on Cousins' future due to his $45 million salary cap hit in 2022, but O'Connell apparently wants to move forward […]

Kyler Murray Upset With Cardinals?

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray unfollowed the team's official Twitter and Instagram accounts on Sunday, leading to speculation that he's upset with the team. Murray also got rid of any Cardinals-related photos from his personal Instagram account. It came after he led all QBs in the Pro Bowl by going 18-for-27 for 160 yards, three […]

C.J. Uzomah Says He's Day-To-Day

Cincinnati Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah (knee) said he's day-to-day after spraining his MCL in the AFC Championship win over the Kansas City Chiefs. "I'm not missing the biggest game of my life," Uzomah said. The 29-year-old missed practice all week, but he will have a chance to play in the Super Bowl against the […]

Steelers Tab Teryl Austin As New Defensive Coordinator

The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to finalize a deal with Teryl Austin to make him the team's new defensive coordinator, replacing Keith Butler, according to a source. Austin previously served as the senior defensive assistant and secondary coach. He previously served as the defensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Bengals and also coached […]

Packers Want Aaron Rodgers To Return

Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy said that the entire organization wants quarterback Aaron Rodgers to return in 2022 after the team's disappointing loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. "A key factor will be whether Aaron Rodgers comes back for the 2022 season. Matt, Brian, executive vice president/director […]

Steelers An Ideal Fit For Jimmy Garoppolo?

The San Francisco 49ers are fully expected to trade quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo this offseason, and the Pittsburgh Steelers could be the ideal fit with Ben Roethlisberger heading off into retirement. Considering the Steelers are currently going with a competition between Mason Rudolph and Dwayne Haskins in 2022, Jimmy G would be an upgrade and is […]

Jameis Winston To Replace Tom Brady In Tampa?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could consider a reunion with quarterback Jameis Winston now that Tom Brady has officially announced his retirement. The Bucs still have enough talent to contend, but they don't have enough salary cap space to spend big. Winston is still only 28 years old and wouldn't cost Tampa draft picks or a […]

Buccaneers Not Ruling Out Rob Gronkowski's Return

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are holding out hope that tight end Rob Gronkowski will come back for the 2022 season, even after quarterback Tom Brady officially announced his retirement from football last week. Gronkowski didn't rule out a return for the 2022 season after the Divisional Round loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The Bucs […]

Raiders Hire Patrick Graham As Defensive Coordinator

The Las Vegas Raiders hired former New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham as their new defensive coordinator on Friday night, according to sources. New head coach Josh McDaniels was able to lure Graham away from the Giants after he interviewed for the Minnesota Vikings head-coaching job. Graham was a close friend of former head […]

Players Association Rejects Idea For Federal Mediator

The Major League Baseball Players Association on Friday rejected the league's request for a federal mediator to negotiate between the two sides for a new collective bargaining agreement. "Two months after implementing their lockout, and just two days after committing to Players that a counterproposal would be made, the owners refused to make a counter, […]