MLB, Players Still Far Apart With Tuesday Deadline Looming

The Major League Baseball players union's recent request on the bonus pool was for $85 million, while the league's offer came in at $25 million. So despite the fact that the two sides had a positive day during 16 hours of negotiating on Monday, they still remain far apart, and things are looking bad for […]

Jordan Wicks Working On Four-Pitch Mix

Chicago Cubs left-handed pitcher Jordan Wicks, listed as the team's No. 6 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has become almost a new pitcher in the last seven months. The 22-year-old southpaw was the No. 21 overall pick in last year's draft. "I feel like I'm loaded up, weapon-wise," Wicks said. "Different than I ever have been." […]

MLB Hopes To Finalize Deal Before Tuesday Deadline

Major League Baseball and the Players Association moved the deadline for a new collective bargaining agreement that would save regular season games from being canceled to 5 p.m. ET Tuesday after a 16-hour day of negotiations on Monday. While the two sides made progress, gaps remain on competitive-balance tax thresholds, minimum salary and bonus pool […]

Carson Wentz Throws To Colts Receivers

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz's future with the team is in question this offseason, but he posted photos on Instagram of him working out with wide receivers Michael Pittman Jr. and Dezmon Patmon with the caption, "Another day at the office with the guys." Wentz's entire $22 million base salary becomes guaranteed on March 18, […]

Ian Thomas Facing Five Misdemeanor Charges

Carolina Panthers tight end Ian Thomas, who signed a three-year extension with the team last week, is facing five misdemeanor charges for attempting to escape police on a dirt bike last July. Thomas was arrested for failing to heed lights and sirens, reckless driving and operating an uninsured, unregistered dirt bike in North Carolina. The […]

Jaguars Re-Sign Tyler Shatley To Two-Year Deal

The Jacksonville Jaguars re-signed offensive lineman Tyler Shatley to a two-year deal worth up to $6.8 million with $2.35 million guaranteed on Monday, according to a source. The Jaguars made it a priority to re-sign Shatley, who started 18 games over the last two seasons and is one of the team's leaders. The 30-year-old hasn't […]

Broncos Would Like To Have Melvin Gordon III Back

Denver Broncos general manager George Paton said that he'd like to have impending free-agent running back Melvin Gordon III back in 2022. "I've had really good discussions with Melvin. I'd like to have him back," Paton said. That's not what Javonte Williams' fantasy managers in dynasty/keeper leagues want to hear, but it doesn't mean that […]

Dak Prescott Has Shoulder Surgery

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said that quarterback Dak Prescott (shoulder) had surgery on his left shoulder at the start of the offseason. However, McCarthy has "no concern" about Prescott's availability for offseason workouts. Prescott was shut down in training camp last summer due to a shoulder strain, but it never affected him during […]

Browns Prepared To Pay Up For David Njoku

The Cleveland Browns definitely want impending free-agent tight end David Njoku back, and they are prepared to pay him the big bucks that he'd get on the open market. Cleveland has been talking to Njoku's agents for months, and they are poised to try to get a deal done before or during the legal tampering […]

Browns Hope To Re-Sign Jadeveon Clowney

The Cleveland Browns are hoping to re-sign pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney, who had nine sacks in just 14 games last year. However, Clowney typically operates on his own timetable, and it's anyone's guess as to where he'll wind up in 2022. Given his nine-sack season, he'll likely command a deal in the double-digit millions. Pro Football […]

Could Browns Move On From J.C. Tretter?

Cleveland Browns center J.C. Tretter ranked second among qualifying centers in 2021, but his salary cap number for 2022 sits at $9.86 million. On top of it, 2020 fifth-rounder Nick Harris is poised to step into the role if Cleveland decides to part ways with Tretter in order to save $8.235 million on the cap. […]

Baker Mayfield Ahead Of Schedule

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) is ahead of schedule in his rehab from surgery to fix the labrum in his left shoulder on Jan. 19, according to a source. Doctors are encouraged by his excellent progress, and Mayfield's natural throwing motion won't be impacted too much, since it's his non-throwing shoulder. The plan remains […]

Browns, Jarvis Landry To Discuss Contract Restructure

Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry will meet with wide receiver Jarvis Landry's agent at the NFL combine this week to discuss restructuring his contract. The five-time Pro Bowl pass-catcher battled injuries in 2021, but he has a chance to return to the Browns in 2022. Landry is heading into the final year of his […]

Ezekiel Elliott Not Going Anywhere

Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones gave a ringing endorsement for running back Ezekiel Elliott on Monday. "I want Zeke on my team," Jones said. "He's a damn good running back, and I think he's going to help us win this year. Obviously, his contract, his money is guaranteed. He's going to be here, […]

Cowboys Non-Committal On Amari Cooper

Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones was non-committal when asked about impending free-agent wide receiver Amari Cooper's future with the team. "It's too early for me to address that yet," Jones said. "We're continuing to have conversations. A lot of things affect that. There are some moving parts to that that we'll have to […]

James Bradberry A Trade Candidate

SNY's Ralph Vacchiano is putting a 19.3% chance that New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry stays with the team. Bradberry is the team's top cornerback despite having a down 2021 season. His salary cap number is $21.9 million, which is just way too high for the cap-strapped Giants. He's also in the last year of […]

Saquon Barkley Not In Giants Long-Term Plans?

SNY's Ralph Vacchiano doesn't believe that New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is in the team's long-term plans. He's heading into the final year of his contract in 2022 and is guaranteed $7.2 million. Cutting him is pointless, since he'd still count for $7.2 million against the salary cap. With the Giants needing to […]

Packers Preparing Short-Term Deal For Aaron Rodgers

The Green Bay Packers and quarterback Aaron Rodgers' representation are working on a short-term deal should he decide to remain in Green Bay. It would be a short-term deal that would make Rodgers the highest-paid player in the NFL on a per-year basis. "Obviously everything around here centers around the quarterback. That's kind of how […]

Austin Wells Has Improved As A Catcher

New York Yankees catching prospect Austin Wells, the team's first-round pick (28th overall) in 2020, has shown plenty of improvement behind the plate. The Yankees No. 6 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, might not be a catcher long term, but the team says they are committed to offering him more time behind the plate. "The improvements […]

MLB Willing To Miss A Month Of Regular Season Games

Major League Baseball indicated a willingness on Monday to miss a month of regular season games and took a more threatening tone than Sunday, according to sources briefed of Monday's first meeting between the league and Players Association. The league is pressing for a 14-team postseason, among other things, and it hasn't been well-received by […]

David Njoku A Candidate For The Franchise Tag

Cleveland Browns impending free-agent tight end David Njoku could receive the franchise tag before the March 8 deadline, according to a league source. The tag for tight ends is estimated to be around $11 million in 2022. Njoku is projected at a $6.7 million annual value, according to Spotrac, but the franchise tag would give […]

No Workouts At The Combine For Derek Stingley Jr.

Louisiana State cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (foot), who could be the top cornerback prospect in this year's draft, will wait until his Pro Day on April 6 to work out, according to a source. Stingley underwent surgery for a Lisfranc injury during the season and is almost 100% healthy. However, he's not quite there yet […]

Evan Neal Won't Work Out At The Combine

Alabama offensive lineman Evan Neal, a potential top overall pick in this year's draft, will wait until his Pro Day on March 30 to work out, according to a source. Neal will take part in interviews at the combine this week, but he's decided to take a couple of extra weeks to prepare after a […]

Jaguars Likely To Make An Offer To D.J. Chark Jr.

Jacksonville Jaguars impending free-agent wide receiver D.J. Chark Jr. could draw a short-term contract extension from the team, but he's also likely to be coveted by several teams that may be willing to offer him more money. Chark was limited to just four games in 2021 after he suffered a season-ending fractured ankle in Week […]

Jameis Winston Resumes Running

New Orleans Saints impending free-agent quarterback Jameis Winston (knee) ran on an anti-gravity treadmill on Monday for the first time since undergoing surgery on the left ACL that he tore on Oct. 31 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It's notable progress for the 28-year-old signal-caller, who could be one of the most coveted free-agent QBs […]

Derek Jeter Stepping Down As Marlins CEO

Derek Jeter announced in a statement on Monday that he is stepping down as the chief executive officer of the Miami Marlins, according to sources. In his statement, he wrote, "Today I am announcing that the Miami Marlins and I are officially ending our relationship and I will no longer serve as CEO nor as […]

Andrew Billings Signs With Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders signed defensive tackle Andrew Billings to an undisclosed deal on Monday, according to his agency. Billings, a fourth-round pick by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2016, played in only six games for the Cleveland Browns last season and had one combined tackle. He latched on with the Miami Dolphins practice squad after […]

Matt Corral Won't Throw At The Combine

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral (ankle) won't throw at the NFL combine this week as he continues to work his way back from an ankle injury that he suffered in the Sugar Bowl, according to a source. Corral resumed light throwing two weeks ago and his plan is to be full-go for his pro day on […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling Likely Too Expensive For Packers

Green Bay Packers impending free-agent wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling is expected to command a deal around three years and $24 million in free agency, according to Spotrac, and that's probably too expensive for the Packers. They could make up for losing MVS by drafting a receiver early to join Davante Adams, Allen Lazard and Randall […]

Packers Might Not Be Able To Afford Rasul Douglas

Green Bay Packers impending free-agent cornerback Rasul Douglas was one of the NFL's breakout stars last year, but Spotrac projects him to earn $9 million per year on his next deal, and the Packers probably can't afford that given their salary cap situation. Even if Douglas walks in free agency, Green Bay should be fine […]