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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Ryan Kerrigan Signing With Eagles

Former Washington Football Team defensive end Ryan Kerrigan announced on his Instagram that he's signing an undisclosed deal with the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday. After spending 10 seasons with Washington, the four-time Pro Bowler will remain in the NFC East and join the division-rival Eagles. The 32-year-old veteran has racked up 454 tackles (119 for […]

Bengals Sign Trent Taylor

The Cincinnati Bengals signed former San Francisco 49ers slot receiver and punt returner Trent Taylor to an undisclosed deal on Monday, according to a source. Taylor is a good fit with Cincinnati, who lost slot receiver/punt returner Alex Erickson in free agency this offseason. Taylor, 27, caught 10 of his 21 targets for 86 yards […]

Bobby McCain Signing With Washington

Former Miami Dolphins safety Bobby McCain is signing an undisclosed one-year deal with the Washington Football Team on Friday, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. McCain was a starter and team captain over six seasons with the Dolphins before he was released this offseason, but he should immediately play a key role in Washington's secondary […]

DaeSean Hamilton Has Torn ACL

Denver Broncos wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton (knee) has suffered a torn ACL away from the team's facilities, according to sources. It was reported on Thursday that the Broncos were waiving Hamilton due to a surplus of depth at the position, but he hasn't officially been waived and the team was in the process of working […]

Kelvin Benjamin Trying Out As Tight End With Giants

Free-agent wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin, who hasn't played in the NFL since 2018, is trying out with the New York Giants during their rookie minicamp this weekend as a tight end. Benjamin was a first-round pick by the Carolina Panthers back in 2014, when current Giants general manager Dave Gettleman was in charge. His best […]

Matt LaFleur Says Packers Want Aaron Rodgers Back

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur reiterated that the team wants quarterback Aaron Rodgers to return in 2021 and beyond. "We still obviously feel the same way. We want him back in the worst way. I know he knows that. We'll continue to work at it each and every day," LaFleur said. It was […]

Joe Tryon Recovering From Surgery

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon (knee), who was the team's first-round selection in this year's draft, is not taking part in rookie minicamp this weekend and recently had a minor surgical procedure on his knee, according to head coach Bruce Arians. Tryon came off the board at No. 32 overall in the first round […]

Antonio Brown Facing Civil Lawsuit

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown is facing a civil lawsuit over allegations of assault and battery stemming from an altercation with a moving truck driver last year. Brown and his trainer, Glenn Holt, both face one count of battery and one count of assault in the lawsuit. Brown pleaded no contest to a […]

Isaiah Simmons, Zaven Collins Expected To Start

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said it's fair to assume that linebackers Isaiah Simmons (last year's first-round pick) and Zaven Collins (this year's first-rounder) will line up together as starters this season. It means that Jordan Hicks is the odd-man out, and it was reported this week that the organization has given Hicks permission […]

Justin Fields Taking Part In Rookie Minicamp

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields, who the team traded up for to select at No. 11 overall in this year's NFL draft, will be taking part in the team's virtual rookie minicamp this weekend. Head coach Matt Nagy, who was present in Kansas City when the team transitioned from Alex Smith to Patrick Mahomes, would […]

Jaylen Waddle Signs Four-Year Rookie Deal

Former Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle signed his four-year, fully guaranteed rookie contract with the Miami Dolphins on Friday, according to a source. Waddle was the sixth overall pick in this year's NFL draft. He's expected to immediately line up in three-receiver sets alongside DeVante Parker and Will Fuller in his rookie season, and he'll […]

Antonio Hamilton Visiting With Buccaneers

Kansas City Chiefs free-agent cornerback Antonio Hamilton is visiting with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday. Hamilton will try out for the team during their rookie minicamp this weekend. The 28-year-old played 24 snaps on special teams in the Super Bowl against Tampa in February. If signed by the Bucs, he'd be competing for the […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Helped Off Field After Stolen Base

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Asdrubal Cabrera suffered an undisclosed lower-body injury while stealing a base on Thursday night in the sixth inning against the Miami Marlins. Cabrera tumbled to the ground after an awkward step and looked to be grabbing his hamstring as the trainer came onto the field. The veteran infielder was walking very gingerly […]

Mike Moustakas Injured Thursday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Mike Moustakas (finger) left the game early on Thursday against the Colorado Rockies and was having his finger looked at by a trainer in the dugout. The Reds also lost outfielder/infielder Nick Senzel to an undisclosed injury earlier in the game and are dealing with a short bench. Before leaving the […]

Corbin Burnes Sets MLB Record Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes set the record for strikeouts without a walk to begin the season on Thursday in a 2-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. Burnes extended the mark to 58 strikeouts before issuing his first walk this year in the fifth inning. The 26-year-old also set a record for strikeouts […]

Washington Signs First-Rounder Jamin Davis, Rest Of Picks

The Washington Football Team signed all 10 of their 2021 NFL draft picks to their rookie contracts, including first-round linebacker Jamin Davis. Davis was taken at No. 19 overall out of Kentucky after a junior season in which he recorded 102 tackles and three interceptions in 10 games. He'll join an already nasty defense in […]

Broncos Sign Cameron Fleming

The Denver Broncos signed free-agent offensive tackle Cameron Fleming to a one-year deal worth up to $3.67 million on Thursday, according to a source. Fleming was a fourth-round pick by the New England Patriots out of Stanford in 2014, and he won two Super Bowls in his four years with the team. He was mostly […]