Alvin Kamara Says He'll Be Back Sunday

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara, who tested positive for COVID-19 last week and missed the Week 17 win over the Panthers, said he'll be back for Sunday's wild-card game against the Bears. However, he's not back with the team and must wait the mandatory 10 days before he's allowed to return. But he […]

Jaguars To Meet With Urban Meyer For Head-Coaching Job

The Jacksonville Jaguars plan to meet with Urban Meyer on Friday to continue discussing the team's head-coaching vacancy, according to sources. No deal is imminent and the Jaguars have at least one more interview scheduled. Jacksonville has already interviewed Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bienemy and Falcons interim head coach Raheem Morris, with 49ers defensive coordinator […]

Astros Targeting Brad Hand, Alex Colome, Others

The Houston Astros continue to search for bullpen help and are targeting some of the biggest free-agent relievers on the market, including Brad Hand, Alex Colome, Liam Hendriks and Trevor Rosenthal, according to sources. Houston saw veteran relievers Roberto Osuna, Chris Devenski and Brad Peacock to free agency. They signed Ryne Stanek on Thursday to […]

Astros Sign Ryne Stanek On Thursday

The Houston Astros signed veteran reliever Ryne Stanek to a one-year deal worth $1.1 million on Thursday, according to a source. The 29-year-old was used as an opener by the Rays in 2018-19 and made 56 starts, none of which lasted more than two innings. Stanek allowed eight runs in 10 relief innings for the […]

Tomoyuki Sugano Won't Join MLB In 2021

Japanese right-handed pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano didn't reach an agreement with a major league team on Thursday before his posting window expired, meaning he will return to Nippon Professional Baseball for the 2021 season. He'll be eligible to come to the U.S. as a free agent before the 2022 season. Sugano turned 31 years old on […]

Jared Goff Says He Feels Good

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (thumb) said he felt good after a second straight day of being limited in practice on Thursday. Goff went through routine warm-up drills, completed short and intermediate throws and did red-zone work with his receivers. His grip looked strong and his passes had their usual velocity. Goff said he's […]

Deshaun Watson Unhappy With Organization

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is extremely unhappy with the organization after owner Cal McNair told him he would be involved in the next general manager and head coach hiring process to provide feedback, but then did neither in their hire of Nick Caserio as the next GM, according to sources. The league's passing leader […]

Jared Goff Questionable For Saturday

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (thumb) is officially listed as questionable for Saturday's wild-card playoff game against the Seahawks. Linebacker Micah Kiser (knee) is also questionable. Goff had surgery last week to fix a broken and dislocated right thumb and missed the Week 17 win over the Cardinals. The 26-year-old has been limited in […]

Mets Likely Out On Trevor Bauer

The New York Mets are unlikely to attempt to sign free-agent starting pitcher Trevor Bauer after Thursday's blockbuster trade that netted them shortstop Francisco Lindor and starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco. New York now has Jacob deGrom, Marcus Stroman, Noah Syndergaard, David Peterson, Steven Matz, Seth Lugo and Carrasco in the fold for their rotation. Bauer […]

Padres Trying To Land Tomoyuki Sugano

The San Diego Padres are still working on reaching an agreement with Japanese star Tomoyuki Sugano, according to two sources. The deadline to sign Sugano to a deal is at 5 pm ET on Thursday. Even though the Padres traded for Blake Snell and Yu Darvish last week, they are still looking to add to […]

Andrew Whitworth To Play In Wild-Card Game

The Los Angeles Rams activated left tackle Andrew Whitworth (knee) from Injured Reserve on Thursday, and he will play in the wild-card game against the Seahawks on Saturday after recovering from a torn MCL and a damaged PCL. The 39-year-old four-time Pro Bowler could be making his final postseason push for the Rams after spending […]

Amari Cooper Has Ankle Surgery

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (ankle) underwent an ankle scope, according to a source. The procedure was just some postseason maintenance that will come with minimal rehab, so Cooper should be ready in plenty of time before training camp this summer. Things could've soured for the former Raider receiver when quarterback Dak Prescott (ankle) […]

Allen Robinson II Doesn't Practice Thursday

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II (hamstring) didn't take part in practice on Thursday. Robinson was a full participant in practice on Wednesday, so the Bears are likely just giving him a breather before the wild-card playoff game against the Saints on Sunday. Receivers Darnell Mooney (ankle) and Cordarrelle Patterson (personal) also missed practice […]

Stefon Diggs, Cole Beasley Questionable Against Colts

Buffalo Bills wide receivers Stefon Diggs (oblique) and Cole Beasley (knee) were both listed as questionable for the wild-card playoff game against the Colts on Saturday. Beasley took part in practice on Thursday for the first time since sitting out of the Week 17 win over the Dolphins. Diggs said he's fine and will play […]

Alex Smith Officially Questionable For Wild-Card Weekend

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (calf) is officially listed as questionable for the wild-card playoff game against the Buccaneers on Saturday night. Smith stretched with teammates on Thursday but didn't appear to do much else, and head coach Ron Rivera said that Smith is "a little bit sore." Taylor Heinicke took the majority of […]

Browns Defense Getting Andrew Sendejo Back

The Cleveland Browns placed safety Ronnie Harrison on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday but also activated safety Andrew Sendejo from the same list. Linebacker Montrel Meander was added to the practice squad COVID-19 list. Sendejo will be a welcomed addition after recording 67 combined tackles, two passes defensed and a forced fumble in 14 games […]

Mets Still In The Market For George Springer

The New York Mets Thursday blockbuster trade for shortstop Francisco Lindor and starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco doesn't mean they are out on top free agents such as outfielder George Springer and relief pitcher Liam Hendriks. The Lindor/Carrasco trade could add more than $30 million to the team's 2021 payroll, and the Mets will likely try […]

Stefon Diggs, Cole Beasley Return To Practice

Buffalo Bills wide receivers Stefon Diggs (oblique) and Cole Beasley (knee) returned to practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. Diggs was limited on Tuesday and said he's fine to play in the wild-card playoff tilt against the Colts on Saturday. Beasley, however, is up in the air after missing the Week 17 win […]

Alex Smith Working Off To The Side Thursday

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (calf) was working off to the side without a helmet at practice on Thursday, with Taylor Heinicke taking first-team repetitions during the period of practice open to the media. Head coach Ron Rivera said that Smith was throwing the ball well during a limited practice on Wednesday. Barring a […]

Saints Still Hopeful Alvin Kamara Can Play

The New Orleans Saints remain hopeful that running back Alvin Kamara will be able to play in Sunday's wild-card game against the Bears after he tested positive for COVID-19 last week and was forced to miss the Week 17 win over the Panthers. Kamara is participating in live practices this week remotely, according to a […]

Stephen Gostkowski Activated From COVID-19 List

Tennessee Titans kicker Stephen Gostkowski was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday. Gostkowski missed the Week 17 win over the Texans but is now on track to play against the Ravens in the wild-card playoff game on Sunday. The three-time Super Bowl winner missed seven of his first 17 field-goal tries for Tennessee this […]

Mike Evans To Be Game-Time Decision Saturday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said that wide receiver Mike Evans (knee) will be a game-time decision on Saturday night against the Washington Football Team in the wild-card playoff tilt. The good news is that Evans was testing his hyperextended knee in practice on Thursday after missing practice on Wednesday, and he looked […]

DeForest Buckner Back At Practice

Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (ankle) returned to practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. Strong safety Khari Willis (concussion) was also practicing without a non-contact jersey, which likely indicates that he's cleared the concussion protocol and should be good to play in the wild-card game against the Bills on Saturday. Buckner, who […]

Cleveland Lands Amed Rosario, Andres Gimenez, Others

Cleveland is trading away shortstop Francisco Lindor and starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco on Thursday in exchange for shortstop Amed Rosario, infielder Andres Gimenez, right-hander Josh Wolf and outfielder Isaiah Greene. Rosario, who has a career slash line of .268/.302/.403 with 32 homers, 148 RBI and 50 steals in four seasons, should have a better chance […]

Mets Acquiring Francisco Lindor, Carlos Carrasco

The New York Mets are finalizing a deal to acquire shortstop Francisco Lindor and starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco from Cleveland in exchange for shortstop Amed Rosario, infielder Andres Gimenez, outfielder Isaiah Greene and right-hander Josh Wolf, according to a source. Lindor, who was set to become a free agent after the 2021 season, is a […]

Yadier Molina Inevitably Returning To Cardinals?

The idea of the St. Louis Cardinals re-signing catcher Yadier Molina is approaching inevitable territory, but there is still an opportunity for another team to come in with a higher bid and steal Molina away. But the Cardinals have the trump card that Molina wants two years and he wants to remain with the Red […]

Antoine Bethea Retires From NFL

Veteran safety Antoine Bethea announced his retirement on Thursday after 14 seasons in the league. The 36-year-old played for the Indianapolis Colts (eight seasons), San Francisco 49ers (three seasons), Arizona Cardinals (two seasons) and New York Giants (one season). He made three Pro Bowls and started 200 of the 209 games he played in, including […]

Steelers Activate Eric Ebron From COVID-19 List

The Pittsburgh Steelers activated tight end Eric Ebron and linebacker Cassius Marsh from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday. Ebron was considered a high-risk close contact and did not play in the Week 17 loss to the Browns, but he will be available in the rematch against Cleveland during the wild-card game on Sunday night. The […]

Jim Schwartz, Rich Scangarello, Marty Mornhinweg Won't Return

Philadelphia Eagles senior offensive assistant Rich Scangarello and senior offensive consultant Marty Mornhinweg, who are on expiring contracts, will not return to the team in 2021, according to sources. Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz also will not be with the team next season. The Eagles are expected to go with a new offensive coordinator for the […]

Mitchell Trubisky Ready To Go For It Against Saints

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky said he wants head coach Matt Nagy to go for it in the wild-card playoff game against the Saints on Sunday. "I think we definitely need to open it up a little bit," Trubisky said. "As far as staying aggressive, I like going for it on fourth down. That's just […]