Cardinals Signing Darece Roberson On Thursday

The Arizona Cardinals are signing former Wayne State wide receiver Darece Roberson to an undisclosed deal on Thursday, according to a source. Roberson was draft-eligible last year but didn't get a chance due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He ran well at his Pro Day earlier this month and impressed the Cardinals enough to where they […]

Falcons Sign Duron Harmon

The Atlanta Falcons signed free-agent safety Duron Harmon to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday. In eight NFL seasons, Harmon has played in 127 games (45 starts) and has recorded 248 tackles (191 solo) with two tackles for loss, 19 interceptions and 33 passes defensed. He spent seven seasons with the New England Patriots and […]

Lane Taylor Agrees With Texans

Former Green Bay Packers starting offensive guard Lane Taylor agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with the Houston Texans on Thursday, according to a source. Taylor will be reunited with his former Packers offensive line coach in James Campen. He is coming off a torn ACL but is expected to be ready to go for […]

Shogo Akiyama Continues To Rehab At Alternate Site

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Shogo Akiyama (hamstring) continues to progress at the team's Louisville alternate training site. Manager David Bell said that Akiyama pretty much has no restrictions, although he has intentionally not been running at 100 percent intensity yet. "We're pushing him a little bit harder now," Bell said. "He's going to start playing in […]

Sonny Gray To Return From Injured List And Start Saturday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sonny Gray (back) will be activated from the 10-day injured list to make his 2021 regular season debut on Saturday against the Cleveland Indians. Gray missed the start of the year after dealing with a mid-back strain in spring training. He threw in a game at the team's alternate training site […]

Shohei Ohtani Throws Another Bullpen

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (finger) threw another bullpen session on Wednesday, and manager Joe Maddon said that he believes Ohtani threw the bullpen without a bandage on his blistered finger. The Angels are being cautious with their two-way star, and Ohtani is unlikely to return to the rotation this week. But […]

Wil Myers Dealing With Patellar Tendinitis, Out Again Thursday

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers (knee), who exited the game early with right knee inflammation on Tuesday, is dealing with patellar tendinitis and remains out of the starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The good news is that manager Jayce Tingler said that Myers is making progress and could return […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. To Adopt Two-Handed Follow-Through?

San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller said he was assured that once shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr.'s shoulder is healed, he will not be putting himself at long-term risk by returning to action, other than maybe the risk of another dislocation. The Padres are trying to have Tatis move toward a two-handed follow-through on his […]

Seahawks Add Aldon Smith To Defense

The Seattle Seahawks signed free-agent pass-rusher Aldon Smith to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday, according to sources. Smith was an All-Pro for the San Francisco 49ers back in 2012 and recorded five sacks, 14 QB hits and 50 pressures for the Dallas Cowboys last season in his return to action after being out of […]

Falcons Agree With Cordarrelle Patterson

The Atlanta Falcons agreed to terms with free-agent wide receiver/returner Cordarrelle Patterson on a one-year, $3 million deal on Thursday, according to a source. Patterson hasn't really made his mark in the NFL on the offensive side of the ball, but he's become one of the best kick returners in the league, as he was […]

Yasiel Puig Denies Sexual-Assault Allegations

Free-agent outfielder Yasiel Puig has denied claims in a lawsuit that he sexually assaulted a woman in 2018 and said that allegations have prevented him from being signed. The woman claiming she was sexually assaulted did not file a police report, and Puig hasn't been charged with a crime. Puig and his attorneys claim that he […]

Dolphins Re-Sign Calvin Munson, Jamal Perry

The Miami Dolphins signed free-agent linebacker Calvin Munson and defensive back Jamal Perry to undisclosed deals on Wednesday. Both players were exclusive-rights free agents. Munson began his career with the New York Giants in 2017 and joined the New England Patriots the next season. He has appeared in 18 games for the Dolphins in the […]

Texans Sign Antony Auclair

The Houston Texans signed free-agent tight end Antony Auclair to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday. Auclair appeared in eight games (two starts) for the Super Bowl-champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers last year, mostly serving as a blocking tight end. He played behind names such as Rob Gronkowski, Cameron Brate and Tanner Hudson and was targeted just […]

Browns Re-Sign Sheldon Day, Stephen Carlson

The Cleveland Browns re-signed free-agent defensive tackle Sheldon Day and tight end Stephen Carlson to undisclosed deals on Wednesday on the same day they inked Pro Bowl edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney to a deal worth up to $10 million. Day was on the team's practice squad after signing with Cleveland late last season. He last […]

Andrelton Simmons Has Mild COVID-19 Symptoms

Minnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons, who was placed on the league's COVID-19 list on Wednesday, is said to have very mild symptoms of the virus. It's a good sign, as Simmons could be able to clear the league's health and safety protocols in short order. Until he's able to return, Jorge Polanco and Luis Arraez […]

Kolten Wong Expected Back Next Week

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong (oblique) is expected to return from the 10-day injured list sometime during next week's road trip to the San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs, according to manager Craig Counsell. Wong already aggravated his oblique issue once, and this type of injury is notorious for lingering with players. Hopefully, the […]

Tyrone Taylor Has Boosted His Stock

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Tyrone Taylor, who was called up from the alternate training site on Wednesday when Lorenzo Cain landed on the injured list, has impressed the team within the past year. It sounds as if Cain's absence could be at least a week. Taylor has also boosted his stock more than any other position […]

Steelers Re-Signing Vince Williams

The Pittsburgh Steelers are re-signing inside linebacker Vince Williams to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday, according to sources. Williams was released in March in a move to get the team under the salary cap. In 14 starts for Pittsburgh last year, he had 70 tackles and three sacks for the Steelers. Williams' usage jumped […]

Buccaneers Re-Sign Steve McLendon

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers re-signed defensive tackle Steve McLendon to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday. McLendon is the latest player to return from the team's Super Bowl-winning squad from a year ago. The Buccaneers acquired McLendon last year in a trade with the New York Jets, and he played a key role in the […]

Colts Could Bring Justin Houston Back

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay said that "Justin could come back" in reference to veteran free-agent defensive end Justin Houston. Houston is visiting with the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday, but there's still a chance he re-signs with Indianapolis this offseason. If Houston isn't retained, Irsay is confident that the team can draft an edge rusher […]

Cordarrelle Patterson Visiting With Falcons

Veteran free-agent wide receiver/returner Cordarrelle Patterson is visiting with the Atlanta Falcons on Wednesday, according to sources. The expectation is that the two sides will agree on a deal soon. Patterson hasn't done much offensively in his eight-year career, but he remains one of the league's best kick returners who can also be effective on […]

Aaron Donald Could Face Assault Charges

A Pittsburgh attorney intends to seek assault charges against Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald on behalf of his client, according to multiple reports. Todd Hollis said that Donald assaulted his client, DeVincent Spriggs, on April 11 at a club in the Pittsburgh area. Spriggs was left with a concussion and other injuries. Donald […]

Joshua Dobbs Agrees With Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal to re-sign quarterback Joshua Dobbs on Wednesday, according to his agent, Mike McCartney. Dobbs will return to Pittsburgh as the fourth signal-caller on their roster, joining Ben Roethlisberger, Mason Rudolph and former Washington Football Team QB Dwayne Haskins. Dobbs spent his first two seasons with the […]

Several Teams Won't Take Part In Voluntary Offseason Workouts

The Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks players were the first groups in the NFL to announce that they won't attend voluntary offseason workouts this year due to concerns over COVID-19. Players from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions later announced that they would do the same. Voluntary workouts for NFL teams are set to […]

Browns Signing Jadeveon Clowney

The Cleveland Browns are signing free-agent pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney to a one-year deal worth up to $10 million on Wednesday after he passed his physical, according to sources. Clowney has been on Cleveland's radar for years, so they finally get their man. The pass-rusher is fresh off another lost season in 2020 due to a […]

Najee Harris, DeVonta Smith, Jaylen Waddle Good To Go

Alabama running back Najee Harris' ankle checked out well with no concerns recently, and the injury shouldn't affect his draft stock, according to sources. Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith's (finger) dislocated finger with torn ligaments is healing fine, and he doesn't have any issues ahead. Wideout Jaylen Waddle (ankle), the top pass-catching prospect in this […]

Aldon Smith Visiting Seahawks On Wednesday

Former Dallas Cowboys free-agent pass-rusher Aldon Smith is visiting the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday. Smith is a potential low-risk, high-reward defensive addition for the Seahawks if he checks out. Smith returned to the NFL in 2020 and had 50 QB pressures and five sacks for Dallas. The 31-year-old's promising career was derailed for years due […]

Jabril Cox To Take Part In Pro Day April 26

Louisiana State University linebacker Jabril Cox (hamstring) will have his Pro Day on Monday, April 26. Hamstring tightness kept Cox out of his school's first Pro Day. NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah has Cox ranked as the No. 50 overall player heading into this year's NFL draft. He transferred from North Dakota State and didn't look […]

Panthers Sign Mikey Daniel

The Carolina Panthers signed free-agent fullback Mikey Daniel to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday after he worked out for the team, according to a source. Daniel was in training camp with the Atlanta Falcons last year after signing as an undrafted rookie out of South Dakota State, but he did not appear in a game. […]

Alex Bregman Still Doesn't Feel Right

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (hamstring) said he still doesn't feel like his legs are fully underneath him early in the season after he dealt with hamstring problems last year and in spring training. He missed the first two weeks of Grapefruit League games, and manager Dusty Baker has held Bregman out of the […]