Ben Rice Expected To Return On Tuesday

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he expects first baseman/designated hitter Ben Rice (elbow) to be back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. Rice was hit multiple times on his left elbow on Saturday and sat out the last two games as a result. The 26-year-old was just dealing […]

Titans Have Turned Down Offers For No. 1 Overall Pick

The Cleveland Browns, who hold the No. 2 overall pick, and the New York Giants, who sit at No. 3 in this year's NFL draft, both inquired about the possibility of trading up to No. 1 overall with the Tennessee Titans, but the Titans have resisted the overtures and are fully expected to hold onto […]

Saints Targeting Jaxson Dart?

There is skepticism that the New Orleans Saints will take Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders if he's available at their pick at No. 9 overall in this year's NFL draft on Thursday night, even with Derek Carr's (shoulder) availability in question for the start of the 2025 season this fall. The Saints are believed to be […]

Falcons Have Had Trade Discussions Regarding Kirk Cousins

The Atlanta Falcons have said publicly that they aren't interested in trading quarterback Kirk Cousins but that they'd entertain offers if the right deal is on the table. According to sources, they've privately had talks with other teams and have asked for a lot in return. Specifically, the Falcons have asked any acquiring team to […]

Falcons Could Take A Tight End On Day 2 Of The Draft

The Athletic's Josh Kendall thinks that it wouldn't be a surprise if the Atlanta Falcons select a tight end on Day 2 of this year's NFL draft, and he projects that they'll select LSU tight end Mason Taylor in third round at pick No. 81. Kyle Pitts, the former fourth overall pick in 2021, is […]

Steelers Very Interested In Jaxson Dart, Shedeur Sanders

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gerry Dulac said on The Rich Eisen Show that the Pittsburgh Steelers really like both Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart and Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders. "I will tell you Rich that they have a first-round grade on Jaxson Dart, and they really like Shedeur Sanders," Dulac said. "Despite whatever post was put […]

Seahawks Open To Trading Sam Howell

The Seattle Seahawks are open to trading quarterback Sam Howell and have received inquiries from teams interested in landing the backup signal-caller, according to sources. The interest comes after Seattle reunited with former backup Drew Lock last week. Sam Darnold is the starter, but the Seahawks also have Jaren Hall as their No. 4 QB. […]

Raiders Not Afraid To Take A Running Back Early In The Draft

The Las Vegas Raiders have been heavily linked to Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty in the 2025 NFL draft, and new general manager John Spytek made it clear that he's a big believer in taking a RB high in the draft. "I mean we just saw Saquon Barkley just change the Eagles in one […]

Shavon Revel Expected Back Around The Start Of Training Camp

East Carolina cornerback Shavon Revel (knee) tore his left ACL in September and isn't expected to be back until around the start of training camp at the end of July, which will be more of a problem for some teams than others, according to SI.com's Albert Breer. Revel is highly regarded and likely would have […]

Josh Simmons May Not Be Cleared Until August

Ohio State offensive tackle Josh Simmons (knee), who tore his patellar tendon back in October, might not be medically cleared to play football until August after going through a combine re-check in mid-April, according to SI.com's Albert Breer. It's a tough injury for big men to return from, meaning there's a good chance the 22-year-old […]

Jihaad Campbell A Candidate To Start On PUP List

Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell (shoulder) had shoulder surgery after the NFL scouting combine in February, and teams are projecting him as a candidate to start his rookie season on the Physically Unable to Perform list in 2025, according to SI.com's Albert Breer. Before his labrum injury, the 21-year-old linebacker was considered a potential top-10 pick […]

Mykel Williams Still Hampered By Ankle Injury

University of Georgia edge rusher Mykel Williams (ankle) had a so-so workout last week for NFL teams and said that he wasn't at his best because of an ankle injury that he suffered last fall, according to SI.com's Albert Breer. The 20-year-old defensive end is largely expected to be a first-round selection in this year's […]

Will Johnson Could Fall In Draft Due To Knee Injury

Michigan cornerback Will Johnson (knee) has a knee issue that has been flagged leading up to this week's 2025 NFL draft. SI.com's Albert Breer writes that it shouldn't affect Johnson in the short term, but NFL teams are concerned that it could impact his overall longevity. In addition to questions about his long speed, Johnson […]

Shedeur Sanders Could Fall Out Of First Round

Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer thinks there are a wide range of possibilities for Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders in the first round of this year's NFL draft on Thursday night, with him possibly going as high as No. 3 to the New York Giants or falling out of the first round entirely. The Giants have done […]

Cam Skattebo Visiting With Lions, Titans

Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo, who has already had top-30 visits with the Arizona Cardinals, Cleveland Browns and New York Giants, will have two final visits with the Detroit Lions and Tennessee Titans, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The 2025 RB draft class is a very strong one, but Skattebo has plenty of […]

Cowboys Expected To Pick Up Tyler Smith's Fifth-Year Option

The Dallas Cowboys are expected to pick up the fifth-year option for the 2026 season for offensive guard Tyler Smith, the former first-rounder (24th overall) in 2022 out of Tulsa, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Dallas Morning News' Calvin Watkins. It doesn't come as much of a surprise after the 24-year-old […]

Cam Jurgens, Eagles Agree On Four-Year Extension

Pro Bowl center Cam Jurgens and the Philadelphia Eagles agreed to a four-year, $68 million contract extension on Monday that includes $39.4 million guaranteed, according to the Eagles and his agent, Ryan Tollner. The deal ties Jurgens to the Eagles through the 2029 season. The move comes despite the fact that Jurgens had offseason back […]

C.J. Stroud Expects To Be "Running The Show" In New Offense

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud said he'll be "taking full ownership, running the show" in new offensive coordinator Nick Calley's system and appreciates how Calley is already putting trust in him. Stroud didn't look at all like a rookie in 2023 under previous offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik, but he came back down to Earth a […]

"No Limitations" For J.J. McCarthy

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said on Monday that quarterback J.J. McCarthy (knee) is "full" with "no limitations" during the team's voluntary offseason program. McCarthy suffered a meniscus tear in his knee in the preseason last year that required surgery and caused him to miss his entire rookie campaign after being taken in the […]

Fred Warner Could Stay Away From Offseason Program

There is some uncertainty as to whether San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner will take part in the team's offseason program (which begins on Tuesday) as he seeks a long-term contract extension, according to The Athletic's Michael Silver. Warner and the 49ers have yet to have substantive contract talks this offseason, but Silver reports that […]

George Kittle May Not Take Part In Offseason Workouts

There is some uncertainty as to whether San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle will attend voluntary activities as he seeks a new contract, according to The Athletic's Michael Silver. Kittle is heading into the final year of a five-year, $75 million deal and is considered much more of a long shot to get something […]

Brock Purdy Might Not Participate In Voluntary Workouts

There is some uncertainty about whether San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, who is seeking a new long-term contract, will show up for voluntary activities, according to The Athletic's Michael Silver. The 49ers' offseason program begins on Tuesday. Silver also reports that there has been some progress toward a multi-year extension for Purdy that will […]

Jets Picking Up Jermaine Johnson's Fifth-Year Option

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the New York Jets are picking up defensive end Jermaine Johnson's (Achilles) $13.4 million fifth-year option for the 2026 season. The Jets are picking up Johnson's fifth-year option despite the fact that he tore his right Achilles in Week 2 of last year. The 26-year-old pass-rusher had enough time to […]

Jets Picking Up Sauce Gardner's Fifth-Year Option

The New York Jets are picking up cornerback Sauce Gardner's $20.1 million fifth-year option for the 2026 season, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. It's no surprise after Gardner, the former fourth overall pick in 2022 out of Cincinnati, made two Pro Bowls and was named a first-team All-Pro in two of his first three NFL […]

Jets Picking Up Garrett Wilson's Fifth-Year Option

The New York Jets are picking up the fifth-year option on wide receiver Garrett Wilson, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. It will cost the Jets $16.8 million for the 2026 season. The 24-year-old former first-rounder (10th overall) out of Ohio State could work out a long-term contract extension this offseason that would make his fifth-year […]

Spencer Strider Placed On 15-Day Injured List With Hamstring Strain

The Atlanta Braves announced on Monday that they placed right-hander Spencer Strider (hamstring) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 18) with a right-hamstring strain and recalled right-hander Michael Peterson from the minors in a corresponding move. Strider injured his hamstring playing catch on Monday and will now have to miss the next two […]

Tobias Myers To Start On Thursday Against Giants

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Tobias Myers (oblique) is set to come off the 15-day injured list to start against the San Francisco Giants on Thursday at Oracle Park. It will be Myers' season debut after making three minor-league rehab starts for Triple-A Nashville. The 26-year-old looked good during his three starts in the minors, allowing three […]

Logan Henderson Heading Back To Triple-A

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Logan Henderson is expected to be optioned to Triple-A Nashville to make room for right-handed reliever Craig Yoho on the active major-league roster this week. The Brewers' starting rotation didn't have imminent room for Henderson despite his excellent debut on Sunday now that right-hander Tobias Myers (oblique) is returning from the injured […]

Brewers Calling Up Craig Yoho

Sources told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Curt Hogg that the Milwaukee Brewers are recalling pitching prospect Craig Yoho from Triple-A Nashville on Monday. Yoho has been one of the nastiest pitchers in the minors and will now be joining Milwaukee's bullpen after allowing just an unearned run on five hits while walking three, saving one […]

Christian Walker Getting A Day Off

Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker is taking the day off for Monday's series opener against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays at Daikin Park. Zach Dezenzo is starting at first base and is batting ninth against Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman. Although he did go deep over the weekend against the San Diego Padres, Walker […]