Jets Interviewing Robert Saleh A Second Time

The New York Jets are flying San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh out for a second interview on Tuesday. Saleh is the first known finalist for the team's head-coaching opening. He's also still a candidate for the Detroit Lions head-coaching vacancy. Saleh has been San Fran's defensive coordinator since 2017, but his last two […]

Bills Signing Devonta Freeman To Practice Squad

The Buffalo Bills are signing former Giants running back Devonta Freeman to their practice squad on Tuesday, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Buffalo is in need of some extra running back depth due to the injury to rookie Zack Moss (ankle), who will miss the rest of the postseason. The Bills also have T.J. […]

Austin Riley Expected To Begin 2021 Season At 3B

The Atlanta Braves expect Austin Riley to begin the 2021 season at third base, which is why the club is more focused on adding a left fielder than a third baseman, according to a source. Riley started 45 games at third base in 2020 but also saw some time in left field. The 23-year-old power […]

Allen Robinson II Ready To Move On In Free Agency?

Chicago Bears impending free-agent wide receiver Allen Robinson II said that everything is on the table in terms of his future, but also added that "I personally feel like we had an opportunity to be able to get something done over the past 365 days." Robinson, who had 102 catches for 1,250 yards in 2020 […]

Bruce Irvin Has Second Knee Surgery

Seattle Seahawks defensive end/outside linebacker Bruce Irvin (knee) recently had a second surgery for a torn ACL that he suffered in the Week 2 win over the Patriots. "He's come out of that really well but he's behind because of that," head coach Pete Carroll said. Irvin is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent […]

Carson Wentz Could Remain In Philadelphia

With the Philadelphia Eagles decision to fire head coach Doug Pederson on Monday, quarterback Carson Wentz's chances of staying with the team significantly increased, according to a source. Wentz planned to ask for a trade in the offseason because his relationship with Pederson was fractured beyond repair. Wentz was benched for rookie Jalen Hurts for […]

Zack Moss' Postseason Is Over

Buffalo Bills rookie running back Zack Moss (ankle) will miss the rest of the playoffs after suffering an ankle injury in the 27-24 wild-card win over the Colts last Saturday. He was carted off the field on Saturday. Moss was the team's second-leading rusher behind Devin Singletary this year, and he had 576 total yards […]

Josh Jacobs Not Charged With DUI

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs was charged with failure to exercise due care in the wake of his single-car accident last week. Jacobs sustained some minor injuries, including a laceration to his forehead, but he was not charged with driving under the influence. His attorneys were prepared to enter a not-guilty plea if […]

Cowboys Defense Adding Dan Quinn As Defensive Coordinator

The Dallas Cowboys have an agreement in place to make former Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn their next defensive coordinator, according to a source. Quinn will sign a three-year contract. He was fired after Atlanta started 0-5 this year and he will replace Mike Nolan, who was fired after just one season. The 50-year-old […]

Jared Veldheer Makes Playoff History

Offensive tackle Jared Veldheer, who started for the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday in their wild-card loss to the Buffalo Bills, is now signing with the Green Bay Packers, according to a source. Veldheer will become the first player in NFL history to play two playoff games for two different teams. He will be allowed to […]

Pete Carroll Wants To Run The Ball More In 2021

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that he wants to run the ball more in 2021 in order to force defenses into looks that they can throw deep on. "I know fans don't want to hear it," Carroll said. Seattle started 5-0 this year and quarterback Russell Wilson was a front-runner for the MVP […]

Browns Should Be At Full Strength Against Chiefs

The Cleveland Browns received an "all clear" on their latest round of COVID-19 testing on Monday, according to a source informed of the situation. Cleveland was without head coach Kevin Stefanski, Pro Bowl left guard Joel Bitonio and cornerback Denzel Ward, among others, in their stunning wild-card upset over the division-rival Steelers on Sunday night. […]

Eagles Fire Doug Pederson

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson has been fired, according to a source. Pederson met with ownership again on Monday to discuss his future plans for the team and their offense in particular, but apparently the team's brass didn't like what they were hearing and were ready to move on after Pederson led the team […]

Dodgers Prefer To Keep Justin Turner At Third Base

The Los Angeles Dodgers are interested in free-agent second baseman DJ LeMahieu, but their first third base choice remains Justin Turner. The veteran third baseman is reportedly seeking a four-year deal, but the Dodgers so far prefer to bring him back for just two years. The 36-year-old hit .302/.382/.503 (139 OPS+) in the last seven […]

Reds Open To Talks For Eugenio Suarez, Others

The Cincinnati Reds are open to listening to trade offers for third baseman Eugenio Suarez, outfielder Nick Castellanos and second baseman Mike Moustakas, with Suarez generating the most interest among the trio. The Nationals talked about Suarez, but Washington won't trade top pitching prospects Jackson Rutledge or Cade Cavalli, making a deal unlikely. If Suarez […]

DJ LeMahieu Engaging With Other Teams

Free-agent second baseman DJ LeMahieu, a two-time batting champion and the New York Yankees best player the last two years, has become dismayed by the slow-play tactics of the Yankees, according to a source close to his family. LeMahieu expects a deal at least on par with J.D. Martinez's five years and $110 million, and […]

Francisco Lindor Open To Contract Extension

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor, who is eligible for free agency after the 2021 season, said that he's open to discussing a long-term contract extension with his new team. If the 27-year-old does work out an extension with owner Steve Cohen, president Sandy Alderson and general manager Jared Porter, it would likely come before […]

Dolphins Sign Jordan Scarlett To Futures Deal

The Miami Dolphins signed running back Jordan Scarlett to a futures deal on Monday, according to his agent. Scarlett played his college ball at the University of Florida, so he'll be returning home after also attending high school in Florida. The 24-year-old was a fifth-round draft pick of the Carolina Panthers in 2019, but he […]

Ronald Jones II's Status Up In The Air For Divisional Round

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said that he doesn't know if running back Ronald Jones II (quadriceps) will be able to play on Sunday in the Divisional Round against the New Orleans Saints. Arians said that Jones was fine last Thursday and Friday but was a little sore. The running back didn't feel […]

Jack Conklin Day-To-Day

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that right tackle Jack Conklin (hamstring), offensive guard Michael Dunn (calf) and cornerback Robert Jackson (hamstring) are all day-to-day following the team's upset win over the division-rival Steelers in the wild-card round on Sunday night. Conklin went into the game against Pittsburgh with a questionable tag due to […]

Buccaneers Defense Getting Devin White Back

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers activated linebacker Devin White and defensive tackle Steve McLendon from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday. They are both expected to play in the Divisional Round against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. White and McLendon have missed the last two games. Getting White back is huge, as the second-year linebacker has […]

Dan Quinn A Top Candidate To Run Cowboys Defense

Former Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn spent Saturday interviewing for the Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator job, according to a source. Quinn is on a flight on Monday to meet the Dallas brass in person and is a top candidate for the defensive coordinator position. A deal could come as soon as Monday, according to […]

Cooper Kupp Has Bursitis In Knee

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that wide receiver Cooper Kupp (knee) has bursitis in his knee, but "the hope is to have him ready to go" for the Divisional Round against the Green Bay Packers. Kupp hauled in four of his nine targets for 78 yards in the 30-20 win over Seattle, […]

Aaron Donald Expected To Play Against Packers

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that he doesn't expect defensive lineman Aaron Donald's (ribs) injury to "affect his game status for this week." Donald was injured while taking Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson down on a tackle late in the wild-card win on Saturday. The All-Pro pass-rusher made several trips to the […]

John Wolford Day-To-Day With Stinger

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that quarterback John Wolford (neck) is day-to-day with a stinger. Wolford started the wild-card game against the Seahawks but was knocked out in the first quarter and sent to a local hospital. The good news is that he turned out OK, although he could miss some practice […]

Latavius Murray Questionable To Return Against Bears

New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray (thigh) and cornerback Patrick Robinson (thigh) were both injured in the wild-card playoff game against the Bears on Sunday and are questionable to return in the fourth quarter. With the Saints up 21-3, we'd be surprised if either player returned. Before injuring his leg, Murray saw just four […]

Donovan Peoples-Jones, Myles Garrett Active Against Steelers

Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (concussion), offensive tackle Jack Conklin (illness, knee), defensive end Myles Garrett (shoulder), defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson (neck) and offensive guard Wyatt Teller (ankle) are active for the wild-card game against the Steelers on Sunday night. It's great news for a Browns offense that will be without head coach […]

Anthony Miller Ejected From Wild-Card Game

Chicago Bears wide receiver Anthony Miller was ejected from the wild-card playoff game against the Saints in the third quarter on Sunday after an altercation with New Orleans cornerback Chauncey Gardner-Johnson. Chicago wideout Javon Wims was ejected and suspended for an altercation with Gardner-Johnson earlier this season, so the two teams have a history from […]

Bears Defense Dealing With Injuries To Secondary

Chicago Bears defensive back DeAndre Houston-Carter (concussion) exited the wild-card playoff game against the Saints on Sunday with a head injury and is being evaluated for a concussion. Meanwhile, the Bears ruled defensive back Sherrick McManis (hamstring) out for the second half. Chicago's secondary was also missing cornerbacks Buster Skrine (concussion) and Jaylon Johnson (shoulder) […]

Yankees Sign Jhoulys Chacin, Tyler Lyons, Socrates Brito

The New York Yankees signed right-hander Jhoulys Chacin, left-hander Tyler Lyons and outfielder Socrates Brito to minor league deals on Sunday. Chacin has 12 major league seasons under his belt and has thrown 1,324 innings, including 226 starts. The 33-year-old has a 6.06 ERA (75 ERA+) in 108 1/3 innings with the Brewers, Red Sox […]