Mike Pennel Signs With Bears

The Chicago Bears signed free-agent defensive tackle Mike Pennel to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday, according to his agent, Andy Simms. Pennel served a two-game suspension to open last season with the Kansas City Chiefs, but he played in the other 14 games (one start) and recorded 29 tackles (13 solo) and one QB […]

Cardinals Sign Lefty Wade LeBlanc

The St. Louis Cardinals signed veteran left-hander Wade LeBlanc on Thursday, and he will join the team for their game on Thursday night against the Atlanta Braves. LeBlanc's one-year deal will pay him $800,000 while in the major leagues and $150,000 while in the minors. Manager Mike Shildt said that LeBlanc will pitch out of […]

Alex Bregman Lands On Injured List With Quad Strain

The Houston Astros placed third baseman Alex Bregman (quadriceps) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a strained left quadriceps. Catcher Garrett Stubbs was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move. Bregman injured himself in the first inning of Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers while running to first base and hobbled […]

Jordan Willis Suspended For First Six Games

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Jordan Willis has been suspended without pay for the first six games of the 2021 regular season for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances. Despite the suspension, Willis will be able to participate in all offseason practices and all three preseason games. He'll be eligible to return on Monday, […]

Raiders Sign Darron Lee Thursday

The Las Vegas Raiders signed former New York Jets first-round linebacker Darron Lee to an undisclosed deal on Thursday. The Raiders also added cornerback De'Vante Bausby to their roster and waived cornerback TJ Morrison in a corresponding move. Lee, 26, was the 20th overall pick in 2016. He spent three seasons with the Jets before […]

Tyler Glasnow Moved To 60-Day Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays transferred starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (elbow) to the 60-day injured list on Thursday to make room for infielder Mike Ford, whom they acquired in a trade from the New York Yankees. Glasnow was a candidate for the American League Cy Young award before he suffered a partially torn UCL and flexor […]

Tyrann Mathieu Wants To Finish His Career With Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu said on Thursday that it's at the top of his priority list to finish his career with the team. "It's been everything I've asked for," said Mathieu. "I feel I can play football anywhere, but when you develop relationships with certain people, these people become a part of your […]

Chargers Expected To Sign Willie Yarbary

The Los Angeles Chargers are expected to sign defensive lineman Willie Yarbary, a 6-foot-2, 285-pound Wake Forest product who recently played for the Massachusetts Pirates of the National Arena League and in the Spring League. Yarbary is one of four Spring League participants that could be signed by the Chargers for depth purposes. He'll strictly […]

Elijah Moore Impressing Early On

New York Jets rookie wide receiver Elijah Moore has been impressing the coaches so far at organized team activities and minicamp. The Ole Miss star has been a standout of the team's offseason practices after being taken 34th overall in this year's draft. Head coach Robert Saleh said Moore's "work ethic is off the charts." […]

Chris Herndon Dealing With Hamstring Tightness

New York Jets tight end Chris Herndon (hamstring) was limited at the team's minicamp practice on Wednesday due to what head coach Robert Saleh said was "a little bit of tightness" in his hamstring. However, Saleh said that Herndon is "perfectly fine." It doesn't sound like an injury that should impact Herndon's availability for training […]

Patrick Mahomes Doesn't Foresee Any Issues With Toe

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (toe) said that he doesn't "see any problems moving forward" with his surgically repaired toe. Mahomes was able to move around well, which included some scrambling, during the team's mandatory minicamp this week. It was reported around a month ago that the former MVP was ahead of schedule, so […]

Tyler Lockett Says New Offense Allows For More Freedom

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett said that offensive coordinator Shane Waldron's new scheme gives him and the other receivers more freedom. "I think with the offense Shane brings in, it gives us more freedom. More freedom to be able to be the receivers that we can be. We got free range to do a […]

Broncos Sign De'Mornay Pierson-El

The Denver Broncos are signing wide receiver/return specialist De'Mornay Pierson-El to an undisclosed deal on Thursday. Pierson-El was with the Las Vegas Raiders the last two seasons as a member of their practice squad, but he has never appeared in a regular season NFL game. He also spent time in both the AAF and XFL […]

Drew Lock, Teddy Bridgewater Both Improving

Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur said that both quarterbacks Drew Lock and Teddy Bridgewater, who are expected to share repetitions evenly in training camp next month, have both improved at minicamp this week. The two signal-callers had 29 snaps apiece in practice on Wednesday. "I've seen improvement in Drew's decision-making, timing and accuracy and […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Looking Good

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield said that wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) looked "great" on Wednesday at mandatory minicamp. Beckham suffered a torn ACL in Week 7 last year and missed the rest of the 2020 season. "It looks really great," Mayfield said. "After seeing him run and really just talking to him, as […]

Jadeveon Clowney Feels Great

Cleveland Browns defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (knee) took part in nearly every drill in minicamp on Tuesday and plans to be full go for the rest of minicamp. The three-time Pro Bowler said he "felt great" after surgery on his left meniscus ended his season early in 2020. "I felt great coming in, and I […]

Gardner Minshew II Pushing Trevor Lawrence For Starting Job?

Jacksonville Jaguars passing-game coordinator Brian Schottenheimer said the team hasn't settled on a starting quarterback despite taking Clemson star Trevor Lawrence No. 1 overall in this year's draft. Schottenheimer cautioned against assuming that Gardner Minshew II was entrenched as Lawrence's backup. The Jags also have C.J. Beathard and Jake Luton in the QB room. "We're […]

Drew Brees Impressed With Justin Herbert

Retired quarterback and future Hall of Famer Drew Brees took in the Los Angeles Chargers minicamp practice on Wednesday and was very impressed with second-year signal-caller Justin Herbert. "I think his physical tools are as good as anybody I've ever seen," Brees said. "By all accounts, he's a great worker. He's got great leadership qualities, […]

Allen Robinson II May Play 2021 On Franchise Tag

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II said he doesn't have any contract-extension updates and sounded resigned to possibly playing the 2021 season on his one-year franchise tag. The deadline to sign franchise-tagged players to long-term deals is on July 15. Robinson will make $17.98 million if he plays on the franchise tag after leading […]

Steelers To Lean On Ben Roethlisberger, Running Game

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is learning new offensive coordinator Matt Canada's scheme in his 18th NFL season. Canada intends to build off the strengths of Roethlisberger while also placing a renewed emphasis on a running game that is expected to feature rookie first-round running back Najee Harris after the team finished last in rushing […]

Danielle Hunter Looks Fantastic

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said that defensive end Danielle Hunter (neck) "looks fantastic" after having surgery on a herniated disc in his neck last October and missing all of the 2020 season. The Vikings are hoping that Hunter can return to his Pro Bowl form and stay healthy after a disappointing year on […]

Robby Anderson Notices A Difference In Sam Darnold

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson, who spent two seasons with quarterback Sam Darnold with the New York Jets, said that Darnold has a different "aura" about him with his new squad. "I saw like a new energy out of him, a glowing charisma that I didn't really see in New York," said Anderson. Darnold […]

Calais Campbell Considering Retirement

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell, who will turn 35 on Sept. 1, is contemplating retirement after the 2021 season, which will be his 14th NFL season. The six-time Pro Bowler is taking things year-to-year at this juncture. Campbell was traded to the Ravens from the Jacksonville Jaguars last year, and he managed 28 tackles […]

Nick Chubb Wants To Remain With Team Past Rookie Contract

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb, who is heading into the final season of his rookie contract, said that he wants to remain in Cleveland long-term. "Cleveland drafted me and trusted me and put their faith in me to help build this culture and this team I'm a part of. Cleveland is where I want […]

Derek Carr Wants To Stay With Raiders

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr, who was once again the subject of trade rumors this offseason, reasserted his desire to remain with the team on Tuesday. "I'd probably quit football if I had to play for somebody else," Carr said. He was briefly the highest-paid player in the history of football when he signed […]

Kellen Mond Signs Rookie Deal With Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings signed third-round quarterback Kellen Mond to his four-year rookie deal on Tuesday. The four-year deal is worth $5.2 million. Mond was taken with the 66th overall pick of this year's draft and is expected to back up starter Kirk Cousins in 2021. The dual-threat signal-caller will strictly be a dynasty/keeper league asset […]

Duane Brown Wants A New Deal

Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Duane Brown was present for the start of the team's mandatory minicamp this week, but he wants a new deal as he enters the final year of his contract in 2021. Brown is set to make $10 million this year, and his contract situation is one to monitor this summer. The […]

Tua Tagovailoa Struggles In First Day At Minicamp

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw five interceptions at the first day of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, albeit in monsoon-like weather, according to some beat reporters. Tagovailoa said the interceptions stemmed from an emphasis on being aggressive with his throws downfield. Some may raise their eyebrows, especially after his disappointing rookie season, but fantasy managers […]

Mekhi Becton Won't Take Part In Minicamp

New York Jets left tackle Mekhi Becton (foot) will not take part in minicamp this week, but head coach Robert Saleh said that the team is "very confident he'll be ready to go (by training camp). He's just got a little nagging foot injury. It's not worth it to put him out there and make […]

Derek Wolfe Won't Practice This Week

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Derek Wolfe won't practice this week after recently dealing with a bout of pneumonia, according to head coach John Harbaugh. Wolfe also skipped voluntary workouts recently after signing a three-year, $12 million contract extension in March. In his first season with Baltimore after eight seasons with the Denver Broncos to begin […]