Antwaun Woods Visiting With Colts

Former Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Antwaun Woods, who was waived last week, is visiting the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, according to a source. Woods, a former undrafted free agent out of USC, played two seasons with the Tennessee Titans before joining the Cowboys in 2018. The 6-foot-1, 310-pounder has recorded 83 tackles (25 solo), four […]

Eric Fisher Joins Colts On One-Year Deal

Pro Bowl left tackle Eric Fisher is signing a one-year, $9.4 million deal with the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, according to a source. The former No. 1 overall pick of the Kansas City Chiefs in 2013 will now be quarterback Carson Wentz's blind-side protector in 2021. The 30-year-old tore his right Achilles before the Super […]

Tanner Roark Signs With Braves

The Atlanta Braves signed starting pitcher Tanner Roark to a minor league deal on Monday, according to a source. Roark was 0-1 with a rough 6.43 ERA and 1.28 WHIP while striking out five and walking two in three outings (one start) covering seven innings for the Toronto Blue Jays before being let go. The […]

Broncos Put Ja'Wuan James On NFI List

The Denver Broncos placed right tackle Ja'Wuan James (Achilles) on the Non-Football Injury list on Friday after he tore his Achilles while working away from the team's facilities on Tuesday. While it's not a guarantee, James is in danger of missing the entire 2021 season after opting out of last season due to COVID-19. He […]

Framber Valdez Throws Live Batting Practice

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (finger) threw a live batting practice session on Friday and threw all of his pitches during a 20-pitch session against live hitters, according to manager Dusty Baker. "That was the best news I've had in a while," Baker said. The left-hander has missed all of the season to this […]

Jacob deGrom Feels Good After Bullpen Session

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (lat) remains on track to start on Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks after he felt "really good" following a bullpen session on Friday, according to manager Luis Rojas. deGrom was scratched from Monday's start with right lat inflammation. While the Mets haven't officially committed to him for Sunday, […]

Twins Call Up Trevor Larnach

The Minnesota Twins called up outfielder Trevor Larnach, the team's No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline, on Friday after Byron Buxton (hip) landed on the injured list with a hip strain. Larnach will be making his MLB debut after going 3-for-13 (.231) with four RBI, including home runs in each of his last two games, […]

Justin Verlander Throwing From 90 Feet

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (elbow) is throwing from 90 feet and has been feeling great, but he said that it's much too early to have a timetable for a return after recovering from Tommy John surgery. The two-time Cy Young winner made just one start last year before being placed on the injured […]

Eagles Claim Kerryon Johnson Off Waivers

The Philadelphia Eagles claimed former Detroit Lions second-round running back Kerryon Johnson off waivers on Friday, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. The Lions waived the Auburn product on Thursday. Johnson became expendable after the team drafted D'Andre Swift in the first round in 2020, signed free-agent running back Jamaal Williams and then drafted Jermar […]

Neville Hewitt Signs With Texans

Former New York Jets unrestricted free-agent linebacker Neville Hewitt is signing an undisclosed one-year deal with the Houston Texans on Friday, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Hewitt has racked up 248 tackles and 6.5 sacks in 44 games since 2018 with the Jets. The 28-year-old had a career year in 2020, posting career-highs in […]

Luis Guillorme Expected To Return Sunday

New York Mets infielder Luis Guillorme (oblique) is expected to return from the injured list as soon as he's eligible on Sunday. His return will likely push infielder Jose Peraza back to Triple-A. Guillorme is well off the fantasy radar as a utility bench infielder for the Mets. The 26-year-old Dominican is slashing a nice […]

Jacob deGrom To Throw Bullpen Friday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (lat) played catch up to 90 feet on Thursday and will attempt to throw a bullpen session on Friday. He remains lined up to return to the starting rotation on Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks after missing just one start with right lat soreness. David Peterson will start […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Has Decreased His Whiffs

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is hitting .327/.424/.702 this year and is leading or tied for the major league lead in runs and home runs. The 23-year-old is striking out less as the rest of the league strikes out more. He has the third-largest drop in strikeout rate, from 30 percent last year to […]

Jose Altuve Hits Big Home Run On His Birthday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve hit a huge three-run home run in the eighth inning off of New York Yankees reliever Chad Green on his 31st birthday on Thursday to give his club the 7-4 victory. It was Altuve's first career homer on his birthday and helped the Astros avoid a three-game sweep. He […]

Josh Hill Announces Retirement

Detroit Lions tight end Josh Hill announced his retirement on Thursday, less than two months after he signed with the team as a free agent. Detroit signed veteran Darren Fells as a replacement. The soon-to-be 31-year-old spent his first eight seasons with the New Orleans Saints before being released. His one-year deal was scheduled to […]

Quinnen Williams Has Successful Surgery

New York Jets star defensive lineman Quinnen Williams (foot) underwent successful surgery on Thursday to fix a broken bone in his foot, according to a source informed of the situation. The surgery was performed by Dr. Robert Anderson. Head coach Robert Saleh said the team is expecting Williams to be back by training camp this […]

Jets Release Josh Doctson

The New York Jets released former first-round wide receiver Josh Doctson on Friday. Doctson never actually played a snap for the Jets after opting out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19. The Jets also cut cornerback Kyron Brown, tight end Connor Davis, offensive lineman Leo Koloamatangi, kicker Chase McLaughlin and wide receiver Jaleel Scott […]

Kwity Paye Is First First-Rounder To Sign

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Kwity Paye became the fastest first-round pick to sign his first NFL contract on Thursday. Defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo, safety Shawn Davis, wide receiver Mike Strachan and offensive lineman Will Fries also signed their rookie contracts with the Colts. Paye was the 21st overall pick in last week's draft and will […]

Tyler Lockett Impressed With D'Wayne Eskridge

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett believes that rookie D'Wayne Eskridge, selected with the No. 56 overall pick in last week's NFL draft, will be an immediate contributor in 2021 alongside himself and DK Metcalf. "He's very explosive," Lockett said. Eskridge stands at just 5-foot-9, but he ran a 4.40-second 40-yard dash at Western Michigan's […]

Jared Goff Says Offense Features Spread Principles

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff said that he and offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn have been in constant dialogue about the team's evolving playbook. "I think the to describe it, is the way he described it to us, is multiple with spread principles, and I think it's going to have a little bit of what they […]

Jeff Okudah Feeling Better After Surgery

Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah (groin) is close to 100 percent recovered from groin surgery that ended his disappointing rookie season. With an all new defensive coaching staff in 2021, Okudah is optimistic that he'll turn things around in his sophomore season. The No. 3 overall pick had just one interception and two passes defensed […]

Dolphins Sign Jason McCourty

The Miami Dolphins signed veteran free-agent cornerback Jason McCourty to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday, according to a source. The 12-year veteran will reunite with head coach Brian Flores after the two worked together with the New England Patriots. The 33-year-old McCourty will give Miami a veteran presence in the secondary and is expected […]

Bobby McCain To Visit With Washington

Former Miami Dolphins safety Bobby McCain, who was released on Thursday, is scheduled to visit with the Washington Football Team on Monday, according to a source. The 27-year-old was taken in the fifth round in 2015 out of Memphis and grew into a dependable member of Miami's secondary. But the Dolphins are gearing up to […]

Neville Hewitt Visits With Texans

New York Jets unrestricted free-agent linebacker Neville Hewitt visited with the Houston Texans on Thursday, according to a source. The Texans have signed more free agents this offseason than any other team, but they may be adding to that list with Hewitt. He led the Jets with 134 tackles (six for loss) and added two […]

Colton Welker Suspended 80 Games

Colorado Rockies third base prospect Colton Welker received an 80-game suspension from Major League Baseball on Thursday for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance. The suspension is effectively immediately. Welker is listed as the Rockies' No. 11 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. It's a significant setback in terms of his development after the minor league seasons […]

Francisco Lindor Breaks Hitless Streak Thursday

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor ended an 0-for-26 slide at the plate with a hard-hit single in the team's 4-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. Lindor finished 1-for-3 at the plate with a run scored, three walks and a strikeout. He's now hitting .163/.297/.207 on the season with just one home […]

Zack Wheeler Tosses Another Complete-Game Shutout

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (3-2) threw his second complete-game shutout of the season on Thursday to help his team beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-0. The right-hander was masterful on the day, allowing just three hits while striking out eight and walking none in nine innings to drop his season ERA to 2.83. Wheeler […]

David Phelps Placed On Injured List

The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-hander David Phelps (lat) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a right lat strain. Phelps had to leave after feeling pain while warming up after entering to pitch the eighth inning in the win on Wednesday over the Oakland Athletics. In a corresponding move, the team activated starting […]

George Springer Likely Out Longer Than 10 Days

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (quadriceps) isn't expected to be ready to return to the lineup when his latest stint on the 10-day injured list ends on May 13, according to general manager Ross Atkins. Springer aggravated his strained right quadriceps and had been out of the lineup for two days before undergoing an […]

Titans Sign Brian Hill

The Tennessee Titans agreed to terms on undisclosed deals with running back Brian Hill, linebacker Justin March-Lillard and defensive back Greg Maybin on Thursday. The team also released cornerback Kareem Orr. Hill will compete with Darrynton Evans for the No. 2 role behind workhorse Derrick Henry in 2021. The 25-year-old carried the ball 100 times […]