Diamondbacks Recall Jon Duplantier

The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled right-handed pitcher Jon Duplantier from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday after they placed starting pitcher Taylor Widener (groin) back on the injured list with a groin strain. Duplantier didn't come out of the bullpen in relief on Tuesday night, but he was available. He's returning to the big leagues after a two-year […]

Ricky Seals-Jones Signs With Washington

Veteran tight end Ricky Seals-Jones signed an undisclosed deal with the Washington Football Team on Tuesday, according to a source. Seals-Jones will join a tight end group in D.C. that includes Logan Thomas, Temarrick Hemingway, John Bates, Deon Yelder, Tyrone Swoopes and Sammis Reyes. The 26-year-old played in just two games with the Kansas City […]

Adam Thielen Is Extremely Efficient

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen was slightly more efficient than impressive rookie teammate Justin Jefferson last year, even though Thielen had fewer targets and catches. Thielen had the sixth-best catch rate over expectation at +9.2 percent and also caught 14 touchdown passes. He has a catch rate over expectation of +15.2 percent on outbreaking […]

Justin Jefferson Good All Over The Field

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, who nearly won Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2020, is extremely good all over the field. He recorded 100 or more receiving yards on seven different routes last year, with Travis Kelce being the only other player to do so in the NFL. Jefferson had an NFL-high 606 […]

Tyler Lockett Remains A Dependable Option For Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett, who owns the highest catch-rate difference in Next Gen Stats history, saw his catch-rate difference drop by more than four percentage points from 2019 to 2020, mostly due to the emergence of teammate D.K. Metcalf. Lockett had a higher expected catch rate (67.8 percent), and his catch rate actually […]

William Fuller V Excels In Press Coverage, Go Routes

Miami Dolphins wide receiver William Fuller V was suspended for the final five games of last season while with the Houston Texans, but he was still among the league's best pass-catchers. He was leading the NFL in touchdowns on go routes (five) before his suspension. Fuller had 423 receiving yards gained against press coverage, utilizing […]

Tim Patrick Was A Pleasant Surprise In 2020

Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick was one of the biggest surprises in 2020 after Courtland Sutton went down with a season-ending injury early in the season. He finished the year with 51 catches but posted 14.5 yards per catch. Patrick hauled in six touchdown passes and recorded 310 of his 742 yards on downfield […]

Steelers Sign First-Rounder Najee Harris

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed first-round running back Najee Harris to the standard four-year rookie contract on Tuesday. The deal is worth a fully guaranteed $13.1 million. Harris was the first running back off the board in last month's draft, going at pick No. 24 overall to the Steelers. With James Conner out of town, Harris […]

Derwin James Cleared For Offseason Workouts

Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Brandon Staley said that safety Derwin James (knee) is cleared for full participation at the team's organized team activities after he suffered a torn meniscus before the start of last season. James' role with the team could involve playing more deep safety under the new coaching staff. "I love it. […]

Antonio Brown Passes Physical, Officially Re-Signs

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (knee) passed his physical on Tuesday and officially re-signed his one-year deal worth up to $6.25 million, with $3.1 million fully guaranteed and a $2 million signing bonus. Brown played for just over the league minimum last year and had 45 catches for 483 yards and four touchdowns […]

Jordan Love Working On Deep-Ball Accuracy

The Green Bay Packers coaching staff noticed in quarterback Jordan Love's development as a rookie that he tended to lift his left heel as he completed his throwing motion on deep passes. Head coach Matt LaFleur and quarterbacks coach Luke Getsy think Love can develop more accuracy with a better-anchored left foot. The pressure is […]

Joe Burrow Ready To Go At OTAs

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (knee) is at the team's first day of organized team activities on Tuesday and is wearing a jersey, carrying a helmet and has a brace on his surgically repaired knee. While Burrow probably won't do much at OTAs over the next couple weeks, the good news is that he's out […]

Luis Guillorme Could Start Rehab Assignment Next Week

New York Mets infielder Luis Guillorme (oblique), who hasn't played since April 25 due to a strained oblique in his right side, could start a rehab assignment in the minor leagues next week. It was initially believed that Guillorme would return from the 10-day injured list when he was eligible, but that turned out not […]

Michael Conforto, Jeff McNeil Out Until Late June

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) and second baseman Jeff McNeil (hamstring) are likely to be out of action until late June, according to general manager Zack Scott. "They're significant hamstring strains," Scott said. Conforto and McNeil were both injured on April 30. Brandon Nimmo (finger), Albert Almora Jr. (shoulder) and Kevin Pillar (face) […]

Matthew Stafford's Thumb Isn't An Issue

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (thumb) said that offseason thumb surgery hasn't kept him from taking part in his first offseason workouts with the Rams. Stafford played through a torn ligament in his right thumb in the second half of last year while throwing for 4,084 yards and 26 touchdowns in his last season […]

Von Miller Says He's Still Got It

Denver Broncos pass-rusher Von Miller (ankle), who missed all of last season due to injury, said he still has what it takes to be great at age 32 and said he feels great. "It never left," Miller said when asked if he could return to his previous level of play. "I felt like last season […]

Dinelson Lamet Benefits As Padres Move To Six-Man Rotation

San Diego Padres manager Jayce Tingler said that the team is going to a six-man starting rotation, beginning on Monday against the Milwaukee Brewers. The left-handed Blake Snell made the start on Monday, with Joe Musgrove, Chris Paddack, Ryan Weathers, Dinelson Lamet and Yu Darvish following him this week. Lamet got a late start to […]

Chris Rodriguez Throws Bullpen Session

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Chris Rodriguez (shoulder), who has been out since May 5 with right shoulder inflammation, threw a bullpen session on Saturday. Rodriguez also threw a bullpen last Tuesday and is nearing a return from the injured list. The 22-year-old right-hander made his major league debut earlier this year and was pitching […]

Matt Thaiss Increasing His Versatility

Los Angeles Angels corner infielder Matt Thaiss, who was originally drafted as a catcher in 2016, has been working to increase his versatility and has been catching again at Triple-A Salt Lake. Thaiss was converted to first base after being drafted, but he's also seen action at third base, second base and in the outfield. […]

Shohei Ohtani Comes Up Clutch In Pinch-Hit Appearance

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter/starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani had a game-tying, pinch-hit sacrifice fly in the seventh inning of the 6-5 win over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday and stayed in the game in right field for the final two innings. Ohtani has played in all but one of the team's 47 games so far […]

Texans Release Ryan Finley

The Houston Texans are releasing quarterback Ryan Finley on Monday after they recently signed quarterback Jeff Driskel. The Texans acquired Finley from the Cincinnati Bengals in a trade, but it was just a late-round pick swap. With Finley now gone, Houston's quarterback depth chart consists of Deshaun Watson, Tyrod Taylor, Driskel and rookie Davis Mills. […]

Melvin Ingram Visiting Dolphins

Former Los Angeles Chargers pass-rusher Melvin Ingram will visit with the Miami Dolphins, according to an informed source. The 32-year-old played in seven games with the Chargers last year and had just 10 tackles. It was the first time in his nine-year career that he failed to record a sack. The former first-round pick in […]

Deshaun Watson Still Wants To Be Traded

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson will not take the field for organized team activities over the next three weeks and still wants to be traded, according to sources. Watson initially requested a trade in January before he was accused in 22 separate lawsuits in March and April of sexual assault and misconduct during massage sessions. […]

Aaron Rodgers Doesn't Report To OTAs

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was not among the group of players that reported on Monday for the start of organized team activities. Rodgers has been a regular participant in the team's offseason program and OTAs throughout his career, until now. It doesn't come as a surprise, though, as he's reportedly not happy with […]

Julio Jones Requested A Trade

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones requested a trade from the organization a few months ago, according to sources. The Falcons agreed to listen to offers and will continue to listen to offers. Jones said, "I'm out of there, man," when FOX Sports' Shannon Sharpe asked him if he'd like to be traded or remain […]

Chase Edmonds Ready To Be The Starter

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury feels that running back Chase Edmonds can be an every-down back in the NFL, and Edmonds will enter training camp this summer as the team's No. 1 back after they let Kenyan Drake walk in free agency and didn't spend a single draft pick at the position. The 25-year-old […]

Bradley Chubb Undergoes Ankle Surgery

Denver Broncos star outside linebacker Bradley Chubb (ankle) had a minor ankle procedure last week to remove a bone spur. Chubb will miss organized team activities as a result, but he's expected to be ready for training camp in two months. It's the same ankle that forced the Pro Bowler to miss the last two […]

Patriots Kicking The Tires On Julio Jones

The New England Patriots have had internal discussions about trading for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones. Trade talks for Jones could intensify as June 2 approaches. That's when the Falcons could save more than $15 million against the salary cap by releasing or trading the 32-year-old. Jones played just nine games last year due […]

Patrick Mahomes Will Take Part In OTAs

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (toe) is ahead of schedule in his rehab and will take part in the team's organized team activities that start on May 25, according to a source. The thought right now is that Mahomes will "do some stuff" and be fully ready for training camp in the summer. The […]

49ers Sign Bennie Fowler, Waive Marqise Lee

The San Francisco 49ers signed free-agent wide receiver Bennie Fowler to an undisclosed one-year deal on Friday. In a corresponding move, the Niners waived wide receiver Marqise Lee less than a week after signing him. Fowler has played for the Denver Broncos, New York Giants and New Orleans Saints in his seven years in the […]