Alex Smith Limited Wednesday

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (calf) was limited in practice on Wednesday, with head coach Ron Rivera saying, "it looked like he threw the ball well." The 36-year-old QB missed Weeks 15 and 16 with a calf strain but returned in the Week 17 win over the Eagles, but his movement was limited in […]

Buccaneers Defense Getting Shaquil Barrett Back

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers activated outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday, while linebacker Devin White remains on the list. Barrett should be available to play in the wild-card playoff game against the Washington Football Team on Saturday night, which will give an already improved Tampa defense more firepower this weekend. Barrett […]

Cooper Kupp Activated From COVID-19 List

The Los Angeles Rams activated wide receiver Cooper Kupp from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday, putting him on track to play in the wild-card playoff game against the Seahawks on Saturday. Kupp tested positive for COVID-19 and sat out of the Week 17 win over the Cardinals. His return will be a big boost for […]

Terry McLaurin, Antonio Gibson Limited

Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin (ankle) and rookie running back Antonio Gibson (toe) were both limited in practice on Wednesday. Barring setbacks, both players should be active for the wild-card playoff game against the Buccaneers on Saturday night. McLaurin is the team's top wideout and caught 87 passes for 1,118 yards and four […]

Stefon Diggs Says He's Fine

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (oblique) downplayed the severity of the oblique injury that landed him on the injury report for wild-card weekend and said he's "fine." Diggs was limited in practice on Tuesday but should be available to face the Colts on Saturday. The 27-year-old led the NFL with 127 receptions and 1,535 […]

T.J. Yeldon Activated From Reserve/COVID-19 List

The Buffalo Bills activated running back T.J. Yeldon from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday. Yeldon tested positive for the virus and has been on the list since Dec. 27. The 27-year-old has played in just three games for the Bills this season and hasn't appeared since a Week 5 loss to the Titans. He's accumulated […]

Mike Evans Absent Wednesday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (knee) was absent during the portion of practice open to the media on Wednesday. Evans took part in the team's Tuesday walkthrough, but he wouldn't have been available had it been a regular practice. He suffered a hyperextended knee in the Week 17 win over the Falcons but […]

Taylor Heinicke Takes First-Team Reps Wednesday

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke saw first-team repetitions in practice on Wednesday with Alex Smith (calf) still dealing with a calf strain. Smith returned to play in the Week 17 win over the Eagles after missing the previous two games, but the veteran's movement was limited and he had an up-and-down performance because of […]

Joe Musgrove Trending In Promising Direction

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove, who is reportedly drawing trade interest this offseason, could be on the right track to breaking out in 2021 and beyond. The right-hander has a 96 ERA+, but he also has a 3.69 FIP in the last three seasons. The 28-year-old had his best season in 2020 with a […]

White Sox Looking At Brad Hand, Liam Hendriks

The Chicago White Sox are among the teams interested in free-agent relief pitcher Brad Hand. They are seeking a top closer and are also interested in former A's closer Liam Hendriks. Alex Colome is a free agent this offseason after serving as Chicago's closer the last two years. Looking to shed payroll, Hand was waived […]

Nationals Looking For Corner Outfielder

The Washington Nationals are looking to sign a free-agent corner outfielder despite already trading for first baseman Josh Bell this offseason. Marcell Ozuna is the biggest name available, but he could be out of the team's price range after having a big year in Atlanta. Veteran Michael Brantley is more affordable and still brings a […]

Angels Showing Interest In Willson Contreras

The Los Angeles Angels are showing interest in trading for Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras. Manager Joe Maddon has a lot of history with the 28-year-old backstop from his time as the skipper in Chicago and was a strong advocate for Contreras in Chicago. Max Stassi is coming off a strong season with an .886 […]

Shane Bieber Creates Deceiving Spin On His Pitches

Cleveland starting pitcher Shane Bieber won the American League Cy Young award in 2020 by allowing just 14 earned runs in 12 starts (77 1/3 innings) while striking out 122 batters. He has a 2.84 ERA and more than six times as many strikeouts as walks in the last two years. Bieber doesn't throw that […]

Blue Jays, Mets The Likeliest Trade Partners For Francisco Lindor

The Toronto Blue Jays and New York Mets are the likeliest trade partners for Cleveland shortstop Francisco Lindor. The Blue Jays, Mets, Giants and Twins appear willing to spend, but it will be difficult to find a match like the Dodgers were for outfielder Mookie Betts last year. Plus, there are solid free-agent shortstops available […]

Dave Gettleman Returning As General Manager

New York Giants co-owner John Mara announced on Wednesday that general manager Dave Gettleman will return for a fourth season with the same title and responsibilities in 2021. Mara said he "really didn't contemplate" firing Gettleman despite the team's 6-10 record this year. Mara thought Gettleman and head coach Joe Judge "worked very well together" […]

Matt Ryan, Julio Jones Not Off Limits Under Next GM

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank said that none of the team's players will be off limits, including quarterback Matt Ryan and wide receiver Julio Jones, when the club hires a new general manager. "Who will come forward with a plan for us to have a championship team, a competitive team, et cetera. And that may […]

Trevor Lawrence Will Enter 2021 Draft

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence announced his intention to forego his remaining eligibility and enter the 2021 NFL draft as an underclassman. Clemson lost to Ohio State in the college semifinal on Jan. 1, only Lawrence's second loss in his career -- the other against last year's first overall pick Joe Burrow and his LSU team […]

Michael Thomas Expected To Be Limited Wednesday

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) is expected to be limited in practice on Wednesday and will continue to ramp up throughout the week, according to a source. Thomas went on Injured Reserve at the end of the regular season to allow his high-ankle injury to heal, and the progress has been good. […]

Chan Gailey Resigns As Offensive Coordinator

The Miami Dolphins announced on Wednesday that offensive coordinator Chan Gailey has resigned. This may turn out to be good news for young quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, as the Dolphins can now embark on a search for an offensive coordinator with a scheme that best suits the young signal-caller's skills and strengths. Miami will have a […]

Mike Evans Has A Chance To Play Against Washington

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (knee) has a real chance to play in the wild-card playoff game against the Washington Football Team on Saturday night after going down awkwardly in the Week 17 win over the Falcons. Evans suffered a hyperextended knee and the MRI exam came back clean for structural damage. He […]

Andrew Whitworth Could Be Activated From Injured Reserve

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that there's a good chance that Pro Bowl left tackle Andrew Whitworth (knee), who tore his MCL and posterior cruciate ligament in Week 10, will be activated from Injured Reserve ahead of the wild-card game against the Seahawks on Saturday. The four-time Pro Bowler and two-time first-team […]

Cooper Kupp Expected To Be Activated

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that he expects wide receiver Cooper Kupp and defensive lineman Michael Brockers to be activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of the team's wild-card playoff game against the Seahawks on Saturday. Kupp and Brockers should be available to practice this week after sitting out of the Week […]

Jared Goff, John Wolford Decision Will Wait

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay has no plans to reveal whether it'll be quarterback Jared Goff (thumb) or John Wolford under center before kickoff of the wild-card playoff game against the Seahawks on Saturday. Goff had surgery on his right thumb last week and while there is a possibility that he can return […]

Red Sox Have Serious Interest In Jake Odorizzi

The Boston Red Sox have serious interest in right-handed pitcher Jake Odorizzi, according to a source. Chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom was with the Rays front office when Tampa Bay acquired Odorizzi in December of 2012, so there is familiarity between the two. Odorizzi is in the middle tier of free-agent starters and had a […]

Dodgers Re-Sign Blake Treinen For Two Years

The Los Angeles Dodgers re-signed right-handed pitcher Blake Treinen to a two-year, $17.5 million deal through the 2022 season on Tuesday. The deal includes a team option worth $8 million ($1 million buyout) for the 2023 season, according to a source. The 32-year-old went 3-3 with a 3.86 ERA (11 earned runs in 25 2/3 […]

Rashard Higgins, Jedrick Wills Jr. Cited For Drag Racing

Cleveland Browns rookie left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. and wide receiver Rashard Higgins were both cited for drag racing on Tuesday. The two players were pulled over and were each written $124 tickets. Police also conducted a probable-cause search in one of the vehicles for a suspected marijuana joint, but neither player was cited for […]

Jets Non-Committal On Sam Darnold's Future

New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas, who previously said that quarterback Sam Darnold was untouchable, was non-committal on whether Darnold would be the team's starting quarterback in 2021. Douglas said the team's new head coach will be "a big part of that." The Jets also have the second overall pick in the draft and […]

Texans Working To Hire Nick Caserio As General Manager

The Houston Texans are working to hire New England Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio as their new general manager, according to sources. The Texans tried to do the same last year but were denied by the Patriots. Caserio would be succeeding former head coach/general manager Bill O'Brien, who was fired by the Texans […]

Giants Defense Keeping Patrick Graham Around

New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham signed a contract extension with the team on Tuesday. He will be the team's coordinator in 2021 and will not pursue head-coaching jobs this offseason. The New York Jets were one team that was planning on interviewing Graham for their vacant head-coaching gig. The Giants Defense surprised this […]

Tigers Sign Robbie Grossman

The Detroit Tigers signed outfielder Robbie Grossman to a two-year contract worth $10 million on Tuesday, according to a source. The deal includes $500,000 in incentives for each year of the deal. It's the first multi-year free-agent deal for Detroit since the offseason of 2015-16 when they signed Jordan Zimmermann and Justin Upton to long-term […]