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Antonio Brown Undergoes Knee Surgery
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (knee) underwent successful knee surgery on Tuesday. The procedure was just a cleanup after Brown had some issues with his knee last year. Brown is expected to be ready after just a few weeks of recovery. Head coach Bruce Arians said that Brown's deal will be official when […]
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Penei Sewell Signs Rookie Deal
The Detroit Lions and offensive tackle Penei Sewell agreed to terms on his four-year, $24.1 million fully guaranteed rookie contract on Wednesday. Sewell, who was taken seventh overall in last month's NFL draft, will receive a $14.88 million signing bonus. The Oregon product missed rookie minicamp last weekend after testing positive for COVID-19, but it […]
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Broncos Officially Waive DaeSean Hamilton
The Denver Broncos officially waived wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton (knee) with a non-football injury designation on Tuesday after he tore his ACL while training on his own last week. The Broncos were on the verge of trading Hamilton to the San Francisco 49ers last week, but his injury ended any chances of a deal happening. […]
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Colts Discussing Extension With Darius Leonard
The Indianapolis Colts are discussing a new contract with star linebacker Darius Leonard, but the timing could be interesting with San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner also up for a very rich new contract extension. Leonard is one of the best defensive players, regardless of position in the NFL, so it's no surprise that Indy […]
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Broncos Sign Patrick Surtain II To Rookie Deal
The Denver Broncos agreed to terms with first-round cornerback Patrick Surtain II on Tuesday, according to a source. Denver passed on a quarterback in the top 10 of the first round of last month's draft, instead choosing to bolster their secondary with Surtain. The Alabama product has a chance to make the Broncos secondary one […]
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George Springer Progresses To Running Work
Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said on Tuesday that outfielder George Springer (quadriceps) is doing some running drills now in his rehab, and the next steps will include sprints and then running the bases. There haven't been any setbacks in his rehab from a quad injury, but Springer still has at least another week […]
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Cavan Biggio Dealing With Sore Neck
Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo moved infielder Cavan Biggio (neck) to designated hitter on Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox because he's been dealing with a sore neck that makes it harder to throw. Biggio has primarily been playing third base, but Santiago Espinal got the nod at the hot corner while batting eighth […]
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Giants Claim Ryquell Armstead Off Waivers
The New York Giants claimed former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead off waivers on Tuesday, according to a source. The Jaguars waived Armstead on Monday, and he didn't go long without a team. The 24-year-old missed all of last year with an injury while also going on the league's COVID-19 list two separate times. […]
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Broncos Sign Damion Willis
The Denver Broncos are signing free-agent wide receiver Damion Willis to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday, according to a source. Willis has spent time with the Cincinnati Bengals and Jacksonville Jaguars. He played in 10 games (two starts) with Cincinnati in 2019 and had just nine catches on 16 targets for 82 yards and no […]
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Bills To Work Out Jeff Badet
The Buffalo Bills are bringing in free-agent wide receiver/kick returner Jeff Badet for a workout. Badet has played for the Minnesota Vikings and Washington Football Team. The 26-year-old was recently cut by Washington after playing in just three games for the team last season. Badet did not record any statistics in Washington while playing just […]
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Justin Turner To Be Rested Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner will receive the day off on Tuesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, allowing first baseman Albert Pujols to make his second straight start at first base after making his team debut with the Blue on Monday night. Because of Corey Seager's (hand) injury, Gavin Lux has shifted to shortstop […]
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Washington Likely Moving On From Morgan Moses
The Washington Football Team is likely moving on from long-time starting offensive tackle Morgan Moses, according to sources, giving Moses the ability to look for a trade. He is due $7.75 million this season, and any team that wants to trade for him will pick up his salary. It comes after the team acquired offensive […]
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Joe Burrow On Track For Week 1 Return
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (knee), who had reconstructive left knee surgery last December, is "all systems go" for the 2021 regular season opener against the Minnesota Vikings, according to Dr. Neal ElAttrache. Doctors don't want any contact for Burrow until nine months, which could lead to Burrow resting during the preseason. Before the injury […]
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Albert Pujols Records RBI In Dodgers Debut
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Albert Pujols, who said he's willing to accept a limited role with his new team, delivered a crucial RBI single in the team's 3-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night after getting the start at first base while batting cleanup. "I told them I'm here to do whatever […]
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Jaguars Waive Ryquell Armstead
The Jacksonville Jaguars waived running back Ryquell Armstead on Monday after he missed all of the 2020 season because of complications related to COVID-19. The 24-year-old went on the Reserve/COVID-19 list twice last year, spending 19 days on the list the first time. He dealt with a groin injury and another illness before going back […]
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Courtland Sutton Plans To Be Ready For Training Camp
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (knee), who suffered a torn ACL in Week 2 last season, said that "the game plan" is to be full-go when training camp begins this summer. "It feels really good," Sutton said of his knee. He's currently working with trainers at 80 percent but is on track to push […]
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Myles Gaskin The Favorite For Lead-Back Duties?
Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin rose from the bottom of the depth chart last year to win a starting job, and it's looking like the lead-back role in 2021 is his to lose. Gaskin dealt with injuries and COVID-19, but when he was on the field, he was effective in the run game, passing […]
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Jaguars, Eagles Swap Cornerbacks In Trade
The Jacksonville Jaguars are trading cornerback Josiah Scott to the Philadelphia Eagles on Tuesday in exchange for cornerback Jameson Houston and a 2023 sixth-round pick, according to sources. Scott was drafted by the Jaguars in the fourth round last year and recorded 11 tackles (10 solo) and one tackle for loss in six games in […]
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Eric Hosmer Expected To Be Activated Wednesday
The belief is that San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer will be activated from the league's COVID-19 list on Wednesday. Hosmer went on the COVID-19 list last Wednesday as a close contact. The 31-year-old left-handed hitter was slashing a solid .305/.370/.443 with four home runs, six doubles, 21 RBI and even three stolen bases […]
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Brian Hoyer Back With Patriots
The New England Patriots are re-signing veteran quarterback Brian Hoyer to an undisclosed one-year deal on Monday, according to a source. Hoyer will be added to a quarterback depth chart that includes Cam Newton, rookie first-rounder Mac Jones and Jarrett Stidham. The 35-year-old journeyman started one game for New England last year, going 15-for-24 for […]
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Kevin Pillar Hit In The Face By A Pitch
New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar was hit by a pitch directly in the face on Monday against the Atlanta Braves and was forced to leave the game early. It was a very frightening scene, but fortunately Pillar was able to walk off the field under his own power. It came with the bases loaded […]
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Max Fried Leaves Early Monday
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried left his start on Monday against the New York Mets with an undisclosed injury in the seventh inning. Fried had thrown six innings of one-run ball before leaving his start, giving up five hits while walking two and striking out eight to drop his ERA on the year to […]
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Travis Etienne Sees Reps At Wide Receiver
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Travis Etienne took repetitions from the wide receiver position during the team's three-day rookie minicamp over the weekend. "At the worst-case scenario, you have a running back with the skillset of a wide receiver," head coach Urban Meyer explained. "Best-case scenario you'll have a hybrid player who does both and […]
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Trevor Lawrence Looks Great At Rookie Minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer said that quarterback Trevor Lawrence (shoulder), the first overall pick of the draft, "looked great" during rookie minicamp over the weekend. Lawrence was on a 30- to 40-throw "pitch count" after February surgery on his non-throwing shoulder. The Jags are being cautious with their franchise signal-caller, but Meyer expects […]
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Kelvin Benjamin Signs With Giants
The New York Giants signed former first-round wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin following a tryout at rookie minicamp last weekend. Benjamin, who hasn't been on an NFL roster since the end of the 2018 season, will play tight end. The 6-foot-5, 245-pounder will be reunited with general manager Dave Gettleman, who drafted Benjamin with the Carolina […]
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Amon-Ra St. Brown Ready For His Opportunity
Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has a large chip on his shoulder after 16 receivers came off the board before him in this year's NFL draft. St. Brown was the 112th overall selection in the fourth round after catching 178 passes in his three-year career at USC. He lined up both outside […]
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Michael Conforto, Jeff McNeil Heading To Injured List
New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) and infielder Jeff McNeil (hamstring) will both land on the 10-day injured list on Monday after they suffered hamstring strains in Sunday's game. Outfielder Johneshwy Fargas will be called up from the minors. The team is getting multiple opinions on both injuries. It's unclear how long they'll be […]
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Von Miller Back At Team Facilities
Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (ankle) is back at the team's facilities on Monday for Phase 2 of the offseason program. Miller was looking really good in training camp a year ago before he suffered a season-ending ankle injury just before the start of the regular season. There will be a lot of eyes on […]
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Patriots Signing Alex Redmond
The New England Patriots are signing veteran offensive guard Alex Redmond to an undisclosed deal on Monday, according to his agent. The 26-year-old started 24 games over the last three seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals. New England is also re-signing center James Ferentz. They will join a Patriots offensive line that will likely feature starters […]
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Marqise Lee Heading To San Francisco
Former Jacksonville Jaguars and New England Patriots wide receiver Marqise Lee is signing an undisclosed deal with the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, according to a source. Lee spent the first five seasons of his NFL career with Jacksonville after they selected him in the second round out of USC in 2014. The 29-year-old opted […]
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