Akil Baddoo's Legend Continues To Grow

Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo, who homered on the first pitch of his career and hit a grand slam the previous two days, had a game-winning, 10th-inning walk-off single against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday. He became the first Tigers player to hit home runs in his first two Major League games, and on Tuesday […]

Gerrit Cole Dominates Orioles

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole absolutely dominated the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night, striking out 13 while scattering four hits without a walk in seven scoreless innings in a 7-2 win. Cole threw 97 pitches and touched 100.5 mph with his fastball. His 13 K's were the most in a regular season game […]

Russell Wilson To Stay With Seahawks?

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Carlos Dunlap said that quarterback Russell Wilson is "here to stay" while summarizing his conversation with Wilson after the quarterback gave him assurance that he'd be with the team in 2021 before Dunlap re-signed with Seattle. It's something to note, but it doesn't necessarily mean that Wilson won't be traded at […]

Brewers Land Pitchers Chad Sobotka, Patrick Weigel

The Milwaukee Brewers acquired right-handed pitchers Chad Sobotka and Patrick Weigel from the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday in exchange for infielder Orlando Arcia. Arcia had spent all six of his major league seasons with the Brewers and has a career .244 batting average with 42 home runs, 180 RBI and 39 stolen bases. He figures […]

Ehire Adrianza Placed On Restricted List

Atlanta Braves infielder Ehire Adrianza had to leave the team for a personal reason and has been placed on the restricted list. He can return to the team after he goes through the league's COVID-19 intake protocols. Adrianza made the team's Opening Day roster after he swung a hot bat in spring training, but he's […]

Jonathan Lucroy To Catch Max Scherzer Tuesday

The Washington Nationals will activate catcher Jonathan Lucroy to catch starting pitcher Max Scherzer in the team's first regular season game of the season on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves. Lucroy needs eight more days to reach 10 years in the major leagues. The 34-year-old backstop will be replacing Yan Gomes, who was among those […]

Jeff Gladney Turns Himself In On Assault Charge

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Jeff Gladney turned himself in to the Dallas County Jail on Monday after a family violence assault charge, according to the Dallas Police Department. The charges stem from an incident last Friday when Gladney allegedly assaulted a 22-year-old woman. The 24-year-old was a first-round pick out of TCU in 2020 and started […]

Sammy Watkins Reunites With Greg Roman

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Sammy Watkins, who signed a one-year, $5 million deal with the team last Friday, will reunite with offensive coordinator Greg Roman in Baltimore. Watkins, 27, had his best season with the Buffalo Bills in 2015, when Roman was the play-caller. Watkins' personal receivers coach Keith Williams is also the pass-game specialist […]

Another Lawsuit Filed Against Deshaun Watson

Another lawsuit has been filed against Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, this one alleging that he assaulted a licensed aesthetician. The lawsuit said "Watson's behavior is part of a disturbing and escalating pattern" and was the 22nd lawsuit filed by Houston attorney Tony Buzbee against Watson since March 16. Eighteen women released statements through Watson's […]

Bengals Don't Feel Forced To Trade Back

Cincinnati Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin said that the team won't sell the No. 5 overall pick in this year's draft and risk missing out on a top-tier talent. The Bengals are in an enviable position with the option of sitting tight at five overall to take one of the top non-quarterback talents […]

Robby Anderson Reunited With Sam Darnold

After playing together for two years with the New York Jets, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson and quarterback Sam Darnold will work together again in 2021 after Darnold was traded to Carolina on Monday. Anderson said he and Darnold "had very good chemistry," and he looks forward to rebuilding the trust between Darnold and […]

Falcons Open To Moving Out Of No. 4 Spot In Draft

With the Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Jets and San Francisco 49ers locked into the first three overall picks of this year's draft, the Atlanta Falcons have received trade calls from multiple teams and "are open to moving" out of the No. 4 overall pick, according to a source. The Jags are expected to take Clemson […]

Rodney Hudson Receives Extension From Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals gave new center Rodney Hudson a new contract extension when he was acquired from the Las Vegas Raiders, according to a source. He'll receive a three-year, $30 million contract. Hudson had $9.9 million on the books and he adds two years and $20.1 million with $16 million in total guarantees. He had […]

Quinton Dunbar Signs With Lions

Former Seattle Seahawks defensive back Quinton Dunbar signed an undisclosed one-year deal with the Detroit Lions on Monday, according to his agent. Dunbar played in only six games for Seattle last year because of a knee injury that required season-ending surgery. The 28-year-old had one interception and five passes defensed last season. The Lions have […]

Panthers Sign Martez Ivey

The Carolina Panthers signed free-agent offensive lineman Martez Ivey to an undisclosed one-year deal on Tuesday, according to his agents, Robert Bailey and Drew Rosenhaus. Ivey was an undrafted free agent out of the University of Florida in 2019 and signed with the New England Patriots. However, he was cut before the start of that […]

Teddy Bridgewater Likely Done In Carolina

The Carolina Panthers spoke with quarterback Teddy Bridgewater after their trade for Sam Darnold on Monday and allowed Bridgewater the opportunity to talk with teams to potentially facilitate a trade, according to sources. The Panthers are open to hanging onto Bridgewater, but they will give him a chance to decide his own future. Carolina traded […]

Panthers Acquire Sam Darnold From Jets

The Carolina Panthers are acquiring quarterback Sam Darnold from the New York Jets on Monday in exchange for a 2021 sixth-round draft pick and second- and fourth-round picks in 2022, according to sources. The move basically means that the Jets will take BYU quarterback Zach Wilson with the second overall pick as their next QB […]

Daniel Jones Organizes Throwing Sessions

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones organized some throwing sessions with his teammates this week in Arizona, according to sources. The wide receivers and tight ends who flew out to join the sessions will be joined by some of the team's offensive linemen as well. It remains to be seen exactly which wide receivers and […]

Saints Will Be Flexible At Quarterback Position

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton said the team wants to maintain flexibility in the process of deciding who the starting quarterback will be over the coming months. The competition will be between Jameis Winston, Taysom Hill and possibly a rookie and will take place through the spring and summer months. "The most important […]

NFL Approves 17-Game Regular Season

NFL owners approved the 17-game regular season on Tuesday. The preseason schedule will be reduced from four games to three. Before the move became official on Tuesday, several prominent NFL players voiced their displeasure with the league likely adding an additional game to the regular season. The league has gone with a 16-game regular season […]

Tyson Alualu Chooses To Stay With Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers are re-signing free-agent defensive lineman Tyson Alualu to a two-year, $5.5 million deal on Tuesday, according to a source. Alualu will receive $1.925 million guaranteed. Alualu made headlines last week when he changed his mind about signing a two-year, $6 million deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars, the team that took him in […]

Steelers Sign Kalen Ballage

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed free-agent running back Kalen Ballage and offensive lineman Rashaad Coward to undisclosed one-year deals on Tuesday. Ballage, 25, spent time with the New York Jets and Los Angeles Chargers in 2020, running for 303 yards and three touchdowns on 91 carries. He also had 29 receptions for 166 yards last year. […]

Panthers Sign Micah Simon After Pro-Day Workout

The Carolina Panthers signed wide receiver Micah Simon, who went undrafted in 2020, to an undisclosed deal after they saw him work out at BYU's Pro Day last week. Simon caught passes from quarterback Zach Wilson and ran a 4.34-second 40-yard dash. He had 1,109 receiving yards in his four-year career at BYU, which included […]

Justin Fields Runs 4.44-Second 40-Yard Dash

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields was clocked at a 4.44-second 40-yard dash at his school's Pro Day on Tuesday. The only first-round quarterback to run a faster 40-yard dash at the combine since 2006 than Fields' unofficial 4.44-second time was Robert Griffin III. Griffin ran a 4.41-second 40-yard dash at the 2012 combine. Fields, who […]

DeVonta Smith Works Out Tuesday

Alabama star wide receivers DeVonta Smith (finger) and Jaylen Waddle were not expected to work out at their school's second Pro Day on Tuesday, but Smith caught some passes from quarterback Mac Jones. Smith has worked out with Jones recently, but the finger that he injured in the National Championship isn't 100 percent and is […]

Najee Harris To Work Out At Second Pro Day

Alabama star running back Najee Harris (ankle) will work out for scouts at his school's second Pro Day on Tuesday and will go through position drills. However, he won't run the 40-yard dash while continuing to train through an ankle injury that he suffered late last season. Harris grinded through the injury during the Senior […]

Zach Wilson Electric In Pro Day Workout

BYU quarterback Zach Wilson didn't take part in any physical testing at his school's Pro Day on Friday after tweaking his hamstring a few weeks ago, choosing to stick with a throwing session and measurements. Wilson was electric during his workout and impressed with his ability to throw accurately on the run. He measured 6-foot-2 […]

Bills Sign Brandon Powell

The Buffalo Bills signed free-agent kick returner/wide receiver Brandon Powell to an undisclosed one-year deal on Friday. Powell played for the Atlanta Falcons last year, returning 17 punts for 152 yards and 17 kickoffs for 343 yards in 15 games. His longest return of the year went for 29 yards. Powell also caught 12 passes […]

Al Woods Heads Back To Seattle

The Seattle Seahawks signed free-agent defensive tackle Al Woods to a one-year, $3 million deal on Friday. Woods receives a $750,000 signing bonus after spending the 2011 and 2019 seasons with the Seahawks. The move comes as the team plans to release long-time starter Jarran Reed after unsuccessfully trying to trade him this week. Woods, […]

Mike Thomas Re-Signs With Bengals

The Cincinnati Bengals re-signed wide receiver Mike Thomas to an undisclosed deal on Friday. Thomas caught a career-high 13 passes for 132 yards and one touchdown for the team last year in 14 games (no starts). The 26-year-old was a sixth-round draft pick out of Southern Mississippi in 2016 by the Los Angeles Rams. He […]