Chiefs Expect Orlando Brown Jr. To Stick Around

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said that he expects impending free-agent offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. to be their left tackle moving forward. The Chiefs would likely slap the franchise tag on Brown first before attempting to sign him to a new deal to keep him in KC long term. The Chiefs traded […]

Tom Brady Officially Announces Retirement

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady officially announced his retirement in a statement on Tuesday. "This is difficult for me to write, but here it goes: I am not going to make that competitive commitment anymore. I have loved my NFL career, and now it is time to focus my time and energy on other […]

Angels, Shohei Ohtani Haven't Discussed Extension

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter/starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani, who won the American League MVP last season, said that he and the team have not discussed a contract extension. The two-way superstar is under club control through the end of the 2023 season after he and the Angels agreed to a two-year, $8.5 million deal last […]

Spring Training Likely To Be Delayed

Major League Baseball and player representatives continue to hold much different views of the game's economics when it comes to a new Collective Bargaining Agreement, and the scheduled start of spring training in mid-February is in jeopardy. In another few weeks, Opening Day on March 31 could be a long shot as well. Players remain […]

49ers Plan To Turn To Trey Lance In 2022

The San Francisco 49ers plan remains to turn to first-round quarterback Trey Lance in 2022. The 49ers have a ton of respect for what Jimmy Garoppolo was able to do in taking the team far in the postseason this year, but they are expected to trade him this offseason. Lance's rookie year was a roller […]

Washington Preparing To Make A Run At A QB

The Washington Football Team is preparing to take a big swing at a quarterback this offseason, according to team sources. Washington has just quarterback Taylor Heinicke under contract for 2022 and more than $40 million of salary cap space to work with and the 11th overall pick in the draft to potentially dangle in a […]

Adam Stenavich Promoted To Offensive Coordinator

The Green Bay Packers promoted Adam Stenavich to offensive coordinator on Monday. Stenavich served as the team's offensive line coach for the Packers in 2019 and 2020 and added the duties of run-game coordinator this past season. He helped running backs Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon become only the second RB duo in team history […]

Giants Planning To Retain Patrick Graham As D Coordinator

The New York Giants are planning to retain respected defensive coordinator Patrick Graham for head coach Brian Daboll's new coaching staff if Graham doesn't secure a head-coaching job elsewhere, according to sources. Graham has already interviewed for the Minnesota Vikings head-coaching job and is still in the running. He has been the team's defensive coordinator […]

Giants Don't Think Daniel Jones' Neck Will Be An Issue

New York Giants owner John Mara said that the team's medical staff has every confidence that quarterback Daniel Jones' neck won't be an issue moving forward. Mara and new head coach Brian Daboll also believe in Jones as the guy under center for the Giants, but it remains to be seen if they'll pick up […]

Likely A Matter Of Time Before Tom Brady Retires

It's likely a matter of time before Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady officially announces his retirement. Reports surfaced last Saturday that Brady was going to retire after 22 years in the NFL, but Brady's denials have been tentative. The 44-year-old has accomplished more than any single player in the history of the league, and […]

Jimmy Garoppolo To Have Offseason Surgery

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (thumb) is expected to have surgery on his right thumb as soon as it can be scheduled. Garoppolo was dealing with a torn ligament in his thumb and dealt with pain during the playoffs on every throw. He'll likely be looking at a four- to six-week recovery after he […]

Tyler Higbee Avoids Serious Injury

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (knee), who was injured in the NFC Championship win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, appears to have avoided any significant damage, according to a source. However, his availability for the Super Bowl against the Cincinnati Bengals in two weeks is up in the air and will […]

C.J. Uzomah Has MCL Sprain

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that the MRI exam on tight end C.J. Uzomah's knee was "encouraging," and he is dealing with an MCL sprain. Uzomah has a chance to be ready for the Super Bowl in two weeks against the Los Angeles Rams. The 29-year-old came down awkwardly on his left knee […]

Titans Prepared To Make A.J. Brown One Of The Highest-Paid WRs

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown has emerged as one of the best receivers in the league and is entering a contract year in 2022, and the Titans would like to work out a long-term contract extension that would make Brown one of the highest-paid wide receivers in the NFL. Despite playing in a run-first […]

Julio Jones All In For Divisional Round

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Julio Jones, who played in just 10 games all season due to various lower-body injuries in his first year with the team, did not miss a single repetition in practice this week and is all in health-wise for the Divisional Round game on Saturday against the Cincinnati Bengals. The 32-year-old was […]

Leonard Fournette Will Play Sunday

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers activated running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) from Injured Reserve on Saturday, and he will play on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round, according to a source. Fournette has been out since Week 16 with a hamstring injury, but he's expected to be Tampa's lead RB on Sunday. […]

Colts To Let Zach Pascal Walk In Free Agency?

ESPN's Mike Wells believes the Indianapolis Colts should let impending free-agent wide receiver Zach Pascal walk in free agency this offseason. Pascal finished the 2021 season with 38 catches for 384 yards and three touchdowns, a disappointment given how much receiving help the Colts needed this year. The 27-year-old was coming off back-to-back seasons with […]

Jared Goff Finished The Year Off Strong

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff had a rough beginning to his time in Detroit in 2021, but he finished the season on a high note and might have earned the starting role heading into the 2022 season, especially considering that this year's QB class in the draft is weak. Goff's 91.5 passer rating set a […]

Aaron Rodgers Hasn't Thrown A Pick Since Week 10

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers hasn't thrown an interception since Week 10 against the Seattle Seahawks, which was his first game back from COVID-19. Since that interception, Rodgers has thrown 20 touchdown passes, which is the fourth-longest streak by any quarterback within a single season in the last 40 years. Truly incredible, especially when […]

Za'Darius Smith, Whitney Mercilus Activated From IR

The Green Bay Packers activated outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith (back) and outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (biceps) from Injured Reserve on Friday. Both Smith and Mercilus will be available for the team's Divisional Round matchup against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday evening. Smith hasn't played since Week 1, while Mercilus has been out since Week […]

Derrick Henry Won't Be On A Snap Count

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (foot) will not be on a snap count and won't have any limitations in the Divisional Round game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday, according to sources. The Titans coaches will keep a close eye on him to watch his conditioning and comfort, however. Henry practiced in pads this […]

Is Leonard Fournette Playing In The Divisional Round? Should I Start Leonard Fournette?

We're down to eight teams alive in the NFL postseason. Fantasy football managers don't have as many players to choose from with only three weeks remaining, but it's still important to stay abreast of the latest injury news before finalizing playoff and DFS lineups for the Divisional Round this weekend. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won […]

Ravens Part Ways With Defensive Coordinator Don Martindale

The Baltimore Ravens parted ways with defensive coordinator Don Martindale on Friday, head coach John Harbaugh said in a statement. Martindale, who had one year remaining on his contract, and the Ravens "agreed to move forward in separate directions," Harbaugh said. Injuries were mostly to blame, but the Ravens defense fell to 25th in the […]

Is Derrick Henry Playing In The Divisional Round? Should I Start Derrick Henry In DFS?

As fantasy football managers are finalizing their playoff and DFS lineups for the Divisional Round of the NFL postseason, some injury situations will shape their decisions and separate the winners from the losers. Let's take a look at the Tennessee Titans, the AFC's No. 1 seed, after their bye week in the Wild-Card round. The […]

Jets, Braxton Berrios Have Discussed Extension

New York Jets impending free-agent wide receiver/kick returner Braxton Berrios confirmed on the "Pardon My Take" podcast this week that he has had discussions with the team about a contract extension. Berrios said that head coach Robert Saleh is a "phenomenal coach" but that he's "indifferent" in regards to where he might end up in […]

Nick Bosa Cleared To Play Saturday

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa has cleared the league's concussion protocol and doesn't carry an injury designation into Saturday's game against the Green Bay Packers in the Divisional Round. Bosa was trending this way after getting in a full practice on Thursday, but it's now official after he was initially listed as questionable […]

Cyril Grayson Jr. Questionable For Sunday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Cyril Grayson Jr. (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round. Grayson missed the first two days of practice before he was limited on Friday, which gives him a chance to play on Sunday. There is some opportunity for Tampa's pass-catchers […]

Breshad Perriman Won't Play Against Rams

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Breshad Perriman (abdomen, hip) missed practice all week and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round. Cyril Grayson Jr. (hamstring) is questionable, so quarterback Tom Brady could be down to Mike Evans, Tyler Johnson and Scotty Miller in three-wide sets against […]

Ronald Jones II Ruled Out For Divisional Round

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers ruled out running back Ronald Jones II (ankle) for the Divisional Round game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Jones tweaked his ankle in Week 17 and hasn't played since. Leonard Fournette (hamstring) remains on Injured Reserve, but there's a chance that he's activated on Saturday and plays on Sunday […]

Matt Ryan Unlikely To Be Traded?

The Athletic's Jeff Schultz and Josh Kendall believe the most likely scenario with Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is that he won't be traded this offseason. If they were to trade him, it would likely come as a post-June trade that splits the dead salary cap money across two years ($24.9 million in 2022 and […]